Labor Department Issues Apprenticeship Guidance

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration has issued new guidance to streamline the Registered Apprenticeship system, reduce burdens for program sponsors, and improve transparency. The guidance aims to accelerate growth and clarify program design, roles, and completion rates, with a commitment to 30-day registration determinations.

Labor Dept Recovers $293K Back Wages for Construction Workers

The U.S. Department of Labor recovered $293,698 in back wages for 56 construction workers from Speedy's Framing LLC for overtime violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The company also paid a $24,795 civil penalty.

NY AG Sues Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Monopoly

New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a bipartisan group of 25 state attorneys general, announced they will continue their lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for monopolizing the live entertainment industry. The states reject a recent settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, deeming it insufficient to address the core monopoly issues.

NY AG OSI Investigates Civilian Death After Police Encounter

New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian following an encounter with Buffalo Police Department officers on March 5, 2026. The investigation is conducted under New York State Executive Law Section 70-b, which mandates OSI to assess incidents where a police officer may have caused a civilian's death.

Colorado HB26-1157: Human Services Supplemental Appropriation

Colorado HB26-1157 provides a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Human Services for the 2026 Regular Session. The bill has passed both houses and was signed into law on March 6, 2026.

Colorado Bill: Missing Person Alert Training for Peace Officers

Colorado Bill SB26-120 requires peace officers seeking certification or recertification to undergo training on missing person alerts. It also outlines procedures for higher education institutions to follow when a student is reported missing, including a preliminary wellness assessment period before notifying law enforcement.

Colorado Bill Updates Behavioral Health License Terminology

Colorado House Bill HB26-1220 proposes to update terminology within behavioral health licenses. The bill aims to change references from "acute treatment unit" to "behavioral health entity" to align with existing licensing structures established in previous legislative sessions.

Colorado Bill: Optional Individualized Readiness Plan for School

Colorado HB26-1050 proposes to make it optional for local education providers to offer individualized readiness plans to students who meet minimum proficiency requirements on school readiness and kindergarten reading assessments. This bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Colorado Mandatory Lethality Assessment Act for Domestic Violence

Colorado Bill HB26-1009 proposes the "Colorado Mandatory Lethality Assessment Act," requiring peace officers to conduct lethality assessments during domestic violence incidents. The bill mandates training for officers and immediate victim referral if high-risk is indicated.

Colorado Bill Expands Definition of Emergency Services

Colorado HB26-1069 clarifies that emergency services include non-hospital transport and telemedicine, and expands the definition of 'first responder'. The bill mandates reimbursement for certain services starting January 1, 2027, and requires rule adoption by June 1, 2027.