Dentist Charged with Racketeering and Medicaid Fraud

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced criminal charges against Faddi S. Salim, DDS, for an alleged massive Medicaid fraud scheme involving dental crowns. Salim has been charged with one count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise (20-year felony) and 131 counts of Medicaid fraud (each punishable by up to 4 years imprisonment and $50,000 fine). The AG alleges Salim repeatedly billed Medicaid for crowns that were unnecessary and never provided to patients.

Kansas Labor Report Shows 3.9% Unemployment, 1.47M Jobs

The Kansas Department of Labor released the January 2026 Kansas Labor Report, showing a 3.9% unemployment rate and 1.47 million jobs in the state. The February 2026 report is scheduled for release on April 17, 2026. This is a routine statistical release with no regulatory implications.

Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Subsurface Wastewater Treatment Systems

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality released a draft programmatic environmental assessment for subsurface wastewater treatment systems. The assessment covers conventional septic systems to advanced treatment systems meeting drinking water standards. Qualifying systems must have fewer than 300 drainfields and disturb fewer than 10 acres. Public comments are due May 1, 2026.

Lifeline Program Reform Bridging Digital Divide Low-Income

The FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC No. 26-8) proposing comprehensive reforms to the Lifeline program to enhance program integrity and combat waste, fraud, and abuse. The proposals include new eligibility verification requirements, usage monitoring standards, and enhanced accountability measures for service providers. Public comments are due May 4, 2026 and reply comments are due June 2, 2026.

Copyright Office Regulations Search Results

This is a search results index from regulations.gov listing 445 available Copyright Office regulatory documents. It does not constitute a regulatory action but provides access to the complete corpus of Copyright Office rulemakings available for public review.

FCC Debars Peretz Klein from E-Rate Program

The FCC Enforcement Bureau has debarred Peretz Klein from the E-Rate program and all federal universal service support mechanisms for three years, effective April 3, 2026. The debarment is issued pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8 and prohibits Mr. Klein from participating in these federal programs during the debarment period. Schools, libraries, and service providers must immediately cease any business arrangements with Mr. Klein.

Brokering Prior Approval Information Collection Extension Request

The Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) published a 60-day notice seeking public comments on extending OMB Control Number 1405-0142 for the Brokering Prior Approval information collection (Form DS-4294). The collection applies to U.S. and foreign persons engaging in ITAR-controlled defense article and defense services brokering. DDTC estimates 170 respondents with a total burden of 340 hours.

Annual Brokering Report Information Collection Extension

The Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) published a 60-day notice seeking public comment on extending OMB approval for the Annual Brokering Report (OMB Control No. 1405-0141). The collection applies to persons engaged in manufacturing, exporting, or temporarily importing defense articles in the United States, with an estimated 1,142 respondents. Comments are due by June 5, 2026.

New Postal Products

The Postal Regulatory Commission published a notice on April 6, 2026, concerning Postal Service filings for competitive negotiated service agreements. The notice identifies multiple dockets (K2025-6, MC2026-185/K2026-185, MC2026-186/K2026-186, MC2026-187/K2026-187) and invites public comment on whether the proposed agreements are consistent with 39 U.S.C. policies. Comments are due April 9, 2026.

Indian Alien Indicted After 100 MPH Chase Causing Fatal Collision

DHS/ICE announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged an arrest detainer with Ohio local authorities for a criminal illegal alien from India. The individual was indicted on vehicular homicide, involuntary manslaughter, and reckless homicide charges after leading police on a high-speed chase that caused a fatal head-on collision killing a pregnant 17-year-old and her unborn child. The defendant is held on a $1 million bond.