HUD Proposes Information Collection for Community Project Funding Grants

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a notice seeking public comment on a proposed information collection for its Economic Development Initiative Community Project Funding Grants. The notice outlines the need for grant application and performance reports from approximately 2,500 recipients.

Stifel Nicolaus Consent Order and Monetary Penalty

The South Dakota Division of Securities has issued a consent order against Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. The order includes a monetary penalty for alleged violations of state securities laws. This action addresses specific compliance failures identified by the regulator.

Edward D. Jones & Co., LP Consent Order and Penalty

The South Dakota Division of Securities has issued a consent order and penalty against Edward D. Jones & Co., LP. The order addresses alleged violations of state securities laws and includes a financial penalty.

LPL Financial LLC Consent Order and Monetary Penalty

The South Dakota Division of Securities has issued a consent order against LPL Financial LLC, imposing a monetary penalty. This action addresses alleged violations of state securities laws and regulations by the financial services firm.

SWBC Investment Services LLC Consent Order and Penalty

The South Dakota Division of Securities has issued a consent order and penalty against SWBC Investment Services LLC. The order addresses violations related to the sale of unregistered securities and imposes a financial penalty.

RBC Capital Markets LLC Consent Order and Penalty

The South Dakota Division of Securities issued a consent order and penalty against RBC Capital Markets LLC for alleged violations of state securities laws. The firm agreed to pay a penalty of $50,000 and implement enhanced compliance measures.

FCC Notice of Information Collection Review

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a notice to review an existing information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The FCC is seeking public comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of the collection, which applies to state, local, or tribal governments.

FCC Notice: Information Collection Review and Approval

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has submitted an information collection for review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The public has 30 days to comment on the collection, with a deadline of April 16, 2026.

FCC Information Collection Review and Comment Request

The FCC has published a notice requesting comments on an existing information collection (OMB Control Number 3060-0783) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The comment period ends on May 18, 2026.

FCC Proposed Rule: Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Service Modernization

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed new rules to modernize internet-based telecommunications relay services (TRS). The proposals include the use of advanced speech recognition and text-to-speech technologies, compatibility with Real-Time Text, captioning for Video Relay Service, and streamlining provider certification. The FCC is seeking public comment on these changes.