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Update on the Free Inquiry Rule

Homeroom

Paydar, Assistant Secretary, Postsecondary Education In September 2021, the Department announced it was conducting a review of regulations related to First Amendment freedoms, including religious freedoms, which impose additional requirements on its higher education institutional grant recipients.

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Eight Things Local Leaders Need to Know about EPA’s Proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

NLC (National League of Cities)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rule establishing National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI). The proposed rule builds on the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions finalized in 2021. On November 30, 2023, the U.S.

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An increase in cyber attack fines highlights firms’ need to tighten security

Open Access Government - Technology News

It showed the number of companies that reported receiving a fine following a cyber attack almost doubled from 11% in 2021, to 20% in 2022. Regulators bare their teeth with substantial fines. And in recent years, regulators including the ICO and the DPC of Ireland have issued multi-million-pound (or euro) fines.

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A History of Ohio Land Banking 2009–2021: From Legislation to Operation

Center for Community Progress

The government land banks’ ability to transact these properties is more regulated and less flexible when it comes to property disposition compared to private-entity transactions. The post A History of Ohio Land Banking 2009–2021: From Legislation to Operation appeared first on Center for Community Progress.

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FY 2021 American Rescue Plan Act Indigenous Communities Notice of Funding Opportunity

iGrantWriters

The regulation at 13 C.F.R. Eligibility Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Under this Indigenous Communities NOFO, eligible applicants include: (i) An Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes, as defined in section 3(4) of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122(4)(A)) and 13 C.F.R. defines â??Indian Indian Tribeâ??

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Combating cyber-enabled fraud: Sapphire’s proactive cyber security approach

Open Access Government - Technology News

The Government is an appealing target for a wide range of malicious actors, with the public sector accounting for around 40% of the 777 incidents managed by NCSC between September 2020 and August 2021. It’s pleasing to see the Government strengthening regulations around cold calling and adding legislation such as the Online Safety Bill.

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How Data and Integrated Planning Approaches Can Help Cities Fight Air Pollution 

The City Fix

Bogotá is not alone: According to 2021 data, of 174. In Bogotá, Colombia, over 3,000 people die prematurely each year due to exposure to air pollution—namely from PM2.5, a fine particulate matter produced by vehicle exhaust, burning and industrial outputs.

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