Monday - August 24, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alaska

9 items
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
Families USA Urges CMS to Strengthen and Regularly Update Essential Health Benefits Standard
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. Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov Re: CMS-9874-NC: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typ  more
Grand Ronde Tribal Council Urges CFTC to Prohibit Sports Betting Contracts as Illegal Gaming
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. The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon Umpqua Molalla Rogue River Kalapuya Chasta Tribal Council 1-800-422-0232 Phone (503) 879-2301 9615 Grand Ronde Road Fax (503) 879-5964 Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 April 30, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick sent Via: CFTC Comments Portal Secretary of the Commiss  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
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 Mount Washington Resort & Spa Appoints Jace Conrad Wirth to General Manager, Bretton Woods Ski Area
IRVING, Texas, July 13 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa Appoints Jace Conrad Wirth to General Manager, Bretton Woods Ski Area Seasoned mountain resort executive will bring nearly two decades of experience to lead operations at New Hampshire's largest ski area - Bretton Woods, NH - Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Jace Conrad Wirth as General Manager of Bretton Woods Ski Area. Wi  more
Squaxin Island Tribe Opposes CFTC Proposal to Legalize Sports Betting Through Event Contracts
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. Squaxin Island Tribe Comments in Response to Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("ANPRM"), published on March 26, 2026, in the Federal Register, Vol. 91, No. 50 p.12516 April 30, 2026 These comments are submitted on behalf of the Squaxin Island Tribe in response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's ("CFTC") Ad  more
State of Alaska Opposes Fixed Vehicle Limit in Proposed Denali National Park Road Rule
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. Department of Natural Resources OFFICE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PERMITTING 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1430 Anchorage, AK 99501-3561 Main: 907.269-8690 July 17, 2026 Denali National Park and Preserve Attention: Superintendent Brooke Merrell P.O. Box 9 Denali Park, AK 99755 Submitted online at regulations.gov Re:   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