Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alaska
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artific
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Fight to Protect Iowa Pensions
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 23 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Fight to Protect Iowa Pensions
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DES MOINES- Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she is leading a coalition of 13 states to defend pension plans regulated by Iowa's Insurance Commissioner.
It is common for employers to transfer employee pensions to state-regulated insurance companies. Here, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), a pharmaceutical company,
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Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement
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Co nsumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs Between May 2009 and December 2019 May Qualify for Settlement Money
Attorney General Charity Clark recently joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Gl
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BIA Office of Justice Services Principal Director Addington Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following testimony by Charles Addington, principal director of the Office of Justice Services at the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs, from a July 14, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country." MMIP stands for missing and murdered indigenous pers
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Chugach Alaska Corporation Urges Retention of Socioeconomic Provisions in FAR Sunset Review Process
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CHUGACH ALASKA CORPORATION
3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 1200
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
July 23, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION (www.regulations.gov)
Regulatory Secretariat Division
General Services Administration
1800 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20405
Re: Comments of Chugach Alaska Corporation on the Proposed Rule, F
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Coast Guard Cutter Healy experiences engineering casualty
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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Coast Guard Cutter Healy experiences engineering casualty
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Coast Guard Cutter (CGC) Healy experienced a significant engineering casualty while operating northwest of Port Angeles, Washington. There were no reported injuries. On July 13 th, tugs safely towed CGC Healy back to homeport for an investigation into the incident and to undergo major repairs.
"The
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Environmental Groups Oppose EPA Proposal to Weaken and Delay PFAS Drinking Water Standards
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20460
RE: Docket ID: EPA -HQ-OW-2025-1742 Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFOA and PFOS Maximum
Contaminant Levels
Dear Administrator Zeldin,
On behalf of the National Wildlife Federation and affiliates from Ala
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Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: 2nd Quarter 2026 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 25 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 24, 2026, by Senior Director Joshua L. Andrews, senior manager Matt Abdifar, senior counsel John G. Horan, partners Jessica C. Abrahams and Dana B. Pashkoff and associates Michelle Y. Francois and Asher Friedman Young:
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Second Quarter 2026 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review
FAR Overhaul rulemaking, proposed grant reforms, and small business program develo
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Understanding the Financial Health of Native CDFI Loan Funds - Closer Look at the Numbers
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis:
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Understanding the financial health of Native CDFI loan funds: A closer look at the numbers
New analysis sheds light on how Native CDFI loan funds balance financial sustainability with serving historically underserved communities
Article Highlights
* A key financial ratio shows Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) loan funds lend more of their assets
* Another
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Gibson Dunn Team Helps Secure Published Fourth Circuit Decision Reversing Class Certification in Closely Watched Boeing Securities-Fraud Litigation
LOS ANGELES, California, July 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Team Helps Secure Published Fourth Circuit Decision Reversing Class Certification in Closely Watched Boeing Securities-Fraud Litigation
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In a published decision issued on July 20, 2026, the Fourth Circuit reversed certification of a shareholder class in the closely watched Boeing securities-fraud litigation arising from the January 2024 door-plug i
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Gov Contract Pros Raises Deep Concerns Over FAR Council's Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Impacting Small Businesses and Regulatory Compliance
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
4445 Willard Ave, Suite 600
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(o) 240.760.2902
www.govcontractpros.com
July 23, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
William F. Clark
Director, Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy
U.S. General Services Administration
1800 F St. NW
Washington, DC 20405
RE: GCP Comments on the Revolutionary FA
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Gov. Pillen is Part of Virtual Panel on Transportation Emergency Response
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 23 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Pillen is Part of Virtual Panel on Transportation Emergency Response
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CONTACT:
Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
LINCOLN, NE - When an emergency strikes impacting Nebraska roadways, the Department of Transportation is a frontline tactical force. Speaking as part of a panel during the Western Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (WASHTO) Conference, Governor Jim Pillen h
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House Natural Resources Committee Advances Public Lands, Alaska Native, Law Enforcement Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Committee Advances Public Lands, Alaska Native, Law Enforcement Legislation
Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported legislation that will improve the management of and visitor experiences at public lands, and support law enforcement officers and Alaska Native traditions. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.
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Interior Releases Major Update on Coal Potential Beneath Federal Lands
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release:
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Interior Releases Major Update on Coal Potential Beneath Federal Lands
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Cheyenne, Wyo. -The Department of the Interior today released a U.S. Geological Survey report on coal resources beneath federally managed public lands in the United States, estimating that there are 4.2 billion short tons of reported coal reserves associated with active mines and an additional 356 billion short tons of av
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Koniag Urges FAR Council to Preserve Small Business and 8(a) Program Authorities in Procurement Overhaul
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
3800 Centerpoint Drive
Suite 700
Anchorage, AK 99503
FAR Case 2026-002
July 23, 2026
Submitted via Regulations.gov
Re: FAR Case 2026-002
INTRODUCTION AND INTEREST OF KONIAG, INC.
Koniag, Incorporated ("Koniag") respectfully submits these comments in response to the Federal
Acquisition Regulatory Council's (FAR Coun
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Nakupuna Companies Urges Clarity and Small Business Protections in Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
251 18th St. South, Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22202
July 23, 2026
Submitted Electronically via eRulemaking portal at: https://www.regulations.gov
To: Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council
Re: FAR Case 2026-002 - Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts
6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, 41, and 52
The Nakupuna
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Native American Contractors Association Advocates for Clarity and Inclusivity in FAR Overhaul to Protect Small Business and Tribal Sole Source Authorities
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
RE: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 6, 7, and
10; FAR Case 2026-002, Docket No. FAR-2026-0002 (91 Fed. Reg. 37636 (June 23, 2026))
I. Introduction And Interest Of The Native American Contractors Association
The Native American Contractors Association (NACA) respectfully submits thes
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Othram Inc. CEO Mittelman Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following written testimony by David Mittelman, CEO of Othram Inc., Woodlands, Texas, from a July 14, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country." MMIP stands for missing and murdered indigenous persons.
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Chairman Gosar, Chairman Hurd, Ranking Members, and Members o
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Protect Borrowers Issues Commentary: Let Them Eat Credit
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by Mark Huelsman, senior fellow and the Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Hope Center for Student Basic Needs.
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Let Them Eat Credit
As Grocery Prices Skyrocket, Americans Are Going Into Debt Just to Eat, and Congress Is Making It Worse.
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Over the past several years, high grocery prices have become an enduring symbol of our national politics. The
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Radford summer camps make STEM learning a blast
RADFORD, Virginia, July 23 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Radford summer camps make STEM learning a blast
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Her dark green waders dripping wet from the waist down, Lillian MacNamara stepped out of the New River and walked over to a small group of her fellow students standing along the river bank.
"Is the water cold?" one of the students asked.
"A little," MacNamara replied. She paused, smiled and added, "but it's kind of like getting a big hug."
But when
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Sen. Cruz Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Sanctions on China's Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Fleet
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Cruz Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Sanctions on China's Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Fleet
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, sent a bipartisan letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent outlining a strategy to counter illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing conducted b
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Senate Committee Votes to Advance Trump Corporate Insiders to Oversee USPS
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Financial Services] -- Americans for Financial Reform, which describes itself as a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based and civic and community groups, posted the following news release:
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Senate Committee Votes to Advance Trump Corporate Insiders to Oversee USPS
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Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted to advance Jeff
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Senator Coons, Blumenthal, Graham, Colleagues Introduce Landmark Bipartisan Legislation With 60+ Cosponsors to Apply Greater Economic Pressure on Russian Oil
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Senator Coons, Blumenthal, Graham, colleagues introduce landmark bipartisan legislation with 60+ cosponsors to apply greater economic pressure on Russian oil
Before he passed, Senator Lindsey Olin Graham (R-S.C.) championed an agreement with President Trump to employ critical sanctions against Russian allies
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U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.),
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Than Just a Career: BOSN Paul Zado Reflects on 32 Years at Sea
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news:
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Than Just a Career: BOSN Paul Zado Reflects on 32 Years at Sea
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After 32 years at sea, Chief Warrant Officer Paul Zado doesn't just measure his Coast Guard career by the cutters he served aboard, the commands he held or the historic moments he witnessed.
He measures it in people.
The shipmates who stood watch beside him, the young members who grew into confident professionals, th
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Urban Indian Health Institute Director Echo-Hawk Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following testimony by Abigail Echo-Hawk, director of the Urban Indian Health Institute, Seattle, from a July 14, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Innovative Technologies and Initiatives to Tackle the MMIP Crisis in Indian Country." MMIP stands for missing and murdered indigenous persons.
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Chairman Gosar, Chairman Hurd, and Members of the
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Warren, Heinrich, Colleagues Renew Push to Improve Tribal Public Health Security, Preparedness
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Warren, Heinrich, Colleagues Renew Push to Improve Tribal Public Health Security, Preparedness
Bill would ensure tribes have equal access to critical federal investments in public health preparedness
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U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, led colleagues in reintrodu
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Young, Colleagues Urge Sanctions on China's Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Fleet
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young, Colleagues Urge Sanctions on China's Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing Fleet
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) and a group of Senate colleagues sent a bipartisan letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging the administration to crack down on China's illegal fishing practices, which undermine international law, threaten global fish stocks, and harm American fi
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