Oregon Enforcement Orders for United Advocacy Counseling and NEXT Insurance

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has added two new enforcement orders. United Advocacy Counseling (DM-25-0060) and NEXT Insurance US LLC (INS-25-0051) are subject to these orders, with dates of March 17, 2026, and March 16, 2026, respectively.

Paxton Stops Illegal Sewage Dumping into Cedar Creek

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a court order against Angelina County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 to stop illegal sewage dumping into Cedar Creek. The order requires the district to immediately cease discharges and clean up affected areas.

DEA Bans 'Designer Xanax' Nationwide Following AG Coleman's Call

The DEA has officially scheduled bromazolam, a drug contributing to overdose deaths, as a controlled substance nationwide following a request from Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman. This action empowers law enforcement to crack down on the substance, often referred to as 'Designer Xanax'.

Nevada DEQ Groundwater Discharge Permit Renewal for RV Park

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has issued a notice of proposed action for a groundwater discharge permit renewal for Carver's Smoky Valley RV & MHP. The applicant is Smoky Valley Enterprises LLC, and the permit number is NS0020018. Public notice and draft permit documents are available for review.

Nevada Gold Mines NPDES Permit Renewal Public Comment

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is seeking public comment on the proposed renewal of NPDES permit NV0021725 for Nevada Gold Mines Turquoise Ridge. The public comment period is open for this proposed action concerning wastewater discharge.

CIHR Team Grant: GACD 2026 NCD Multi Sectors Funding Opportunity

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced a new Team Grant opportunity, the GACD 2026 NCD Multi Sectors funding call. This initiative aims to fund implementation research focused on tackling non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries and underserved populations. Applications are due by June 23, 2026, for Stage 1 and October 22, 2026, for Stage 2.

CIHR Operating Grant for ECRs in Human Development, Child and Youth Health

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced an Operating Grant opportunity for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in Human Development, Child and Youth Health for 2026. The program aims to build research capacity and generate new knowledge in this field, with a registration deadline of September 15, 2026, and an application deadline of October 20, 2026.

Hunters and Anglers Act Passed by House

The House of Representatives passed the "Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act" by a recorded vote of 215-202. This bill aims to protect access for recreational hunting and fishing activities. The vote occurred on March 18, 2026.

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act Failed

The House of Representatives voted on the "Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act" on March 18, 2026. The motion to recommit the bill failed with a vote of 206 yeas to 209 nays. This indicates a legislative setback for the proposed act.

Deporting Fraudsters Act - House Vote

The House of Representatives passed the Deporting Fraudsters Act by a vote of 231 Yeas to 186 Nays. This legislation, if enacted, would likely introduce new provisions or modify existing ones related to the deportation of individuals convicted of fraud offenses.