Tuesday - July 21, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California

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94 Health Organizations Urge CMS to Enforce Essential Health Benefits and Protect Prescription Drug Coverage
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 15, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Comments in response to the Request for Information on Essential Health Benefits [CMS-9874-NC] Dear Administrator Oz: We, the undersign  more
AASCU Expands a Proven Fix for a Hidden Barrier to Graduation: The Course Schedule
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The American Association of State Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * AASCU Expands a Proven Fix for a Hidden Barrier to Graduation: The Course Schedule A new accelerator program brings course scheduling reform to 12 more institutions, funded by Lumina Foundation with support from the Gates Foundation. - NEW ORLEANS, July 16, 2026--The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) today announced the Student-Centered C  more
AG Nessel Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial Technology Companies
LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial Technology Companies * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in sending a letter (PDF) to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as fin  more
All Copays Count Coalition Urges Federal Action to Ban Copay Accumulators and Maximizers in Health Plans
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Hon. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 The Hon. Mehmet Oz Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 Attention: CMS-9874-NC   more
American College of Physicians Urges Comprehensive National Standard for Essential Health Benefits to Improve Coverage Affordability and Quality
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 14, 2026 Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Re: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard Dear Secretary Kennedy, The American College o  more
Andreessen Horowitz Urges CFTC to Uphold Federal Preemption and Enhance Regulation of Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 April 30, 2026 BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Re: Prediction Markets - RIN 3038-AF65 Andreessen Horowitz ("a16z") appreciates the opportunity to submit the below comment  more
Attorney General Bonta Shares Updated Resources on Statewide and Local Rent Increase Limits
SACRAMENTO, California, July 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Shares Updated Resources on Statewide and Local Rent Increase Limits * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced updated resources on residential rent increase limits under state and local laws. Under the Tenant Protection Act (TPA), most landlords cannot raise rent by more than 10% total or by 5% plus the percentage change in the cost   more
Bechtel Awarded Delivery Partner Role for Newcastle to Sydney High Speed Rail in Australia
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 13 -- Bechtel issued the following news release: * * * Bechtel awarded Delivery Partner role for Newcastle to Sydney High Speed Rail in Australia 2-year Development Phase will Get Project 'Construction Ready' Pending Final Investment Decision - Bechtel is taking a new role helping Australia realize its high-speed rail ambitions, with the company today announced as the High Speed Rail Authority's Delivery Partner for the Development Phase of the Newcastle to S  more
Calif. Employment Development Dept. California's Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.2% in June
SACRAMENTO, California, July 19 -- The California Employment Development Department issued the following news: * * * California's Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.2% in June This month marks the lowest unemployment rate since May of 2024 Important Note: The employment data for the month of June 2026 comes from the survey week that included June 17. The release date for July 2026 data is scheduled for release on August 21. - California's unemployment rate dropped to 5.2 percent1 in June, as the  more
Calif. Insurance Commissioner Lara Announces Several Appointments and Reappointments to Statewide Advisory Boards
SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- The California Department of Insurance issued the following news release: * * * Commissioner Lara announces several appointments and reappointments to statewide advisory boards Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara today announced several appointments and reappointments to the California Department of Insurance's statewide governing boards to help drive forward the Department's mission to protect California consumers and businesses. These include naming newly  more
California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Elmer Osiel Lopez Castaneda
SACRAMENTO, California, July 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Department of Justice Releases Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Elmer Osiel Lopez Castaneda * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506 (AB 1506), today released a report on the death of Elmer Osiel Lopez Castaneda following an officer-involved shooting in Newark, California on April 13, 2023. The incident involved officers fr  more
CalState-Fresno: Real Estate Researchers Uncover Hidden Complexities of Home Solar
FRESNO, California, July 15 (TNSjou) -- California State University Fresno campus issued the following news release: * * * Real estate researchers uncover hidden complexities of home solar Common sense would suggest adding solar panels to a house should increase its resale value. After all, a home solar installation can potentially reduce the electricity bill or even make a house energy independent. But a new research paper by three professors at the Craig School of Business at Fresno State d  more
Cherokee Nation Urges CFTC to Define Gaming Consistently and Protect Tribal Sovereignty in Event Contract Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CHEROKEE NATION OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Chad C. Harsha Attorney General P.O. Box 1533 Tahlequah, OK 74465 918-453-5000 April 30, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via CFT  more
CMS Urged to Modernize Essential Health Benefits to Include Coverage for Anti-Obesity Medications
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-9847-NC 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Request for Information: Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Standard. CMS-9874-NC   more
Coast Guard medevacs cruise ship passenger offshore Humboldt Bay
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard medevacs cruise ship passenger offshore Humboldt Bay * SAN FRANCISCO - The Coast Guard medevaced an ailing cruise ship passenger 45 miles offshore Humboldt Bay Thursday. An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay hoisted a 51-year-old woman and brought her safely to Mendocino Coast Hospital in Fort Bragg, California. The woman wa  more
Colorado River Indian Tribes Demand CFTC Enforce Ban on Unlawful Sports Betting in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES Colorado River Indian Reservation 26600 MOHAVE ROAD PARKER, ARIZONA 85344 TELEPHONE (928) 669 9211 FAX (928) 669-1216 April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Comrnission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington,   more
Comite Civico del Valle and Earthworks Reaffirm Commitment to Responsible Lithium Valley Development Following Court of Appeal Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Environment] -- Earthworks issued the following news release: * * * Comite Civico del Valle and Earthworks Reaffirm Commitment to Responsible Lithium Valley Development Following Court of Appeal Hearing * SAN DIEGO, CA - On Thursday, California's Fourth District Court of Appeal heard oral arguments in the appeal by Comite Civico del Valle (CCV) and Earthworks concerning Imperial County's approval of the Hell's Kitchen Lithium Project in the Salton Sea region.   more
Cooley Further Reinforces Leading Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice
PALO ALTO, California, July 14 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Further Reinforces Leading Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Expanding representation of financial institutions and fintechs Cooley today announced that Michael La Marca has joined the firm as a partner in its global cyber/data/privacy group, where he will be based in New York, less than two months after adding Meredith Halama and Katie Cramer to the practice, in Washington, DC, and Denver,  more
Cooley's Vanilla Platform Surpasses $100 Billion in Fund Subscriptions, Introduces Vanilla Transfers to Streamline Investor Transactions
PALO ALTO, California, July 13 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley's Vanilla Platform Surpasses $100 Billion in Fund Subscriptions, Introduces Vanilla Transfers to Streamline Investor Transactions Cooley today announced that Vanilla, its cloud-based fund subscription platform, has surpassed $100 billion in closed subscriptions, helping more than 1,200 fund clients manage subscriptions with over 50,000 limited partners (LPs).[1] The milestone underscores Vani  more
Delta Dental Supports CMS Decision to Exclude Routine Adult Dental Services From Essential Health Benefits
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-9874-NC P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Re: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard Dear Dr. Oz: On behalf of Delta Dental of California, New  more
Earthjustice: With Two New Rulemakings, Trump Administration Attempts to Further Weaken Endangered Species Act
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 18 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 17, 2026: * * * With Two New Rulemakings, Trump Administration Attempts to Further Weaken Endangered Species Act Rules eliminate protections for threatened wildlife and prioritize "economic interests" over critical habitat - Washington, D.C. -- The Trump administration today announced it finalized two rulemakings in an attempt to weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA), putting imperiled wildlife a  more
Elk Valley Rancheria Urges CFTC to Prohibit Sports-Event Contracts as Gaming to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Market Integrity
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20581 April 29, 2026 VIA CFTC COMMENT PORTAL https://comments.cftc.gov Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65 - Comments of Elk Valley Rancheria, California Dear Secret  more
Enterprise Rancheria Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Unlawful Sports-Related Event Contracts in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 30, 2026 Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov RE: Enterprise Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) Dear Chairmen Selig and Secretary Kirkpatrick: On behalf of the Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe of the Enterprise Rancheria, a federally recognized  more
Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Urges CFTC To Enforce Ban On Unlawful Sports Betting Contracts Threatening Tribal Sovereignty
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 29, 2026 Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov RE: Graton Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) Dear Chairmen Selig and Secretary Kirkpatrick: On behalf of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (the Tribe or Graton), I write to in resp  more
Fresno State Receives Highest Rating on Money's Best Colleges List
FRESNO, California, July 19 -- California State University Fresno campus issued the following news release: * * * Fresno State receives highest rating on Money's best colleges list Fresno State received a 5-star rating, the highest possible, on Money's 2026 Best Colleges list published on June 23. Money's annual list showcases the top value colleges and universities based on graduation rates, cost, financial aid, student debt, alumni salaries and more. The ratings highlight schools where st  more
Fresno, Calif., Fast Food Worker Urges Regulators to Crack Down on Kalshi Prediction Markets for Exploitative Gambling Practices
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. I am a fast food worker from Fresno, California. I make around $20 an hour. I am submitting this comment because the Commission is asking the public what it should consider in regulating prediction markets, and I want the Commission to understand what these markets look like from where I sit - not from a trading desk, not f  more
Global Semiconductor Equipment Sales Forecast to Reach a Record $229 Billion in 2028, SEMI Reports
MILPITAS, California, July 14 (TNSxrep) -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release: * * * Global Semiconductor Equipment Sales Forecast to Reach a Record $229 Billion in 2028, SEMI Reports AI-fueled Investment in Leading-edge Logic, Advanced Memory, Test and Packaging Drives Five-Year Growth Surge in Semiconductor Equipment - Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment m  more
HHS seeks proposals for NIOSH Miner Safety and Health Training Program - Western U.S.
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has announced the availability of funding for the NIOSH Miner Safety and Health Training Program in the Western U.S.. This initiative aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of health and safety training for miners operating in states such as California, Colorado, Alaska, and Texas, among others. With an estimated total funding of $2.5 million and an award ceil  more
Insider Trading in Prediction Markets Raises $143 Million in Anomalous Profits and Challenges Regulatory Framework
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Joshua Mitts David J. Greenwald Professor of Law 435 West 116th Street New York, NY 10027 joshua.mitts@law.columbia.edu Moran Ofir Professor of Law and Finance 199 Abba Khoushy Ave Mount Carmel, Haifa 3103301, Israel moranofir@law.haifa.ac.il April 30, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Co  more
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Urges CFTC to Protect Tribal Gaming Sovereignty and Prohibit Sports Wagering on Regulated Exchanges
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Office of Tribal Ogema 2608 Government Center Drive Manistee, MI 49660 231-723-8288 April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Submitted via the Federal Rulemaking Portal Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Steet. N.W. W  more
Lujan, Welch, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Welch, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices * Legislation Cracks Down on Lavish Gifts to Supreme Court Justices With $50 Limit Aligning Ethics Rules With Congress, Other Judges, and Federal Officials Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the High Court G  more
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Urges CFTC to Enforce Ban on Unlawful Sports Betting in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 2 Matt's Path Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation P.O. Box 3060 Mashantucket, CT 06338-3060 Office of Legal Counsel Tel: 860-396-2099 Fax: 860-396-6295 JCummings@mptn-nsn.gov April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st   more
Meet the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy Ambassadors
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 15 -- Cancer Nation (formerly the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship) issued the following statement: * * * Meet the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy Ambassadors We are proud to welcome the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy cohort. Following a competitive application process, 12 survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals from across the country have been selected to serve as Cancer Nation Ambassadors. The Cancer Nation Leadership Acade  more
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Urges CFTC to Uphold Sovereignty and Ban Sports-Related Event Contracts on Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians Executive Branch of Tribal Government Office of the Chief Executive April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking P  more
Morongo Band of Mission Indians Urges CFTC to Prohibit Illegal Sports-Related Event Contracts on Prediction Markets to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. A SOVEREIGN NATION Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on E  more
National Congress of American Indians Urges CFTC to Uphold Tribal Sovereignty by Prohibiting Sports and Gaming Event Contracts on Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. National Congress of American Indians | 1516 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005 | (202) 466-7767 | www.ncai.org Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal April   more
Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark Appoints Jaime Olivares as Executive Chef
IRVING, Texas, July 14 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark appoints Jaime Olivares as Executive Chef San Diego Native to Lead a New Chapter of Locally Inspired Dining at the City's Premier Ballpark-Front Hotel - San Diego, CA - Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark is pleased to announce the appointment of Jaime Olivares as Executive Chef, where he will lead the hotel's dynamic culinary program across its three distinctive   more
Public Citizen Issues Letter to Calif. Gov. Newsom
WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSletter) -- Public Citizen issued the following letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 30, 2026 Governor Newsom Should Halt Cal/OSHA Cuts Amid Rising Heat Threats Dear Governor Newsom: Public Citizen, a national nonprofit consumer and worker advocacy organization with more than one million members and supporters, urges your administration to immediately avoid making the proposed cuts to Cal/OSHA enforcement funding. We a  more
Record 22 University of Delaware Students, Alumni Earn Prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
DOVER, Delaware, July 15 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * Launching research careers A record 22 UD students, alumni earn prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships - The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellows Program's (GRFP) 2026 Class of Fellows includes 22 University of Delaware students and alumni -- a record number of recipients for a single year. UD's previous record-high was 19, in 2022. Since 2  more
Seton Hall Law School Professor: CFTC Should Exercise Caution in Approving Event Contracts Due to Gambling Risks and Limited Hedging Utility
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Ilya Beylin Associate Professor Seton Hall Law School 1109 Raymond Blvd. Newark, NJ 07102 Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary of the Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20581 Mark Fajfar, Senior Assistant General Counsel, (202) 418-6636,   more
Stillaguamish Tribe Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Sports-Related Event Contracts to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 2lst Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemakittg Portal Re Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-4F65) Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Event Contracts 91 Fed  more
Summer changes courtesy of Facilities Management
SEASIDE, California, July 17 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * Summer changes courtesy of Facilities Management * By Mark Muckenfuss This summer has been a particularly busy one for Cal State Monterey Bay's Facilities Management, says Julie Wyrick, associate vice president of the department. When students and faculty largely evaporate for the summer months, it provides an opportunity for work crews to access many campus areas normally fil  more
USofCare Urges CMS to Preserve State Flexibility and Prevent Access Reductions in Essential Health Benefits Review
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services Submitted via regulations.gov. RE: "Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard" Dear Administrator Oz, United States of Care (USof  more
Video Footage of Use of Force, Other Critical Records Unsealed in Lawsuit Against ICE Contractor GEO Group
SAN RAFAEL, California, July 13 -- The First Amendment Coalition posted the following news release: * * * Video Footage of Use of Force, Other Critical Records Unsealed in Lawsuit Against ICE Contractor GEO Group RIVERSIDE, CA -- Video footage of a use of force incident, along with more than 50 other records have been released nearly two months after Public Justice's motion to intervene in Hugo Gonzalez, et al. v. The GEO Group, Inc., et al. was granted. The records are currently available on  more