Public Policy
Policy design, regulation, implementation, and government programs.
CMS proposes nationwide expansion of joint-replacement payment model
CMS has proposed expanding its joint-replacement bundled-payment model nationwide for hip, knee and ankle procedures, with a planned start date of October 1, 2027.
SCAG votes $9.6 million in FIFA World Cup transit funding to Metro
SCAG says its Regional Council voted to allocate $9.6 million in federal World Cup transit funding to LA Metro for 2026 tournament operations.
CMS publishes April 9 MLN Connects with new lab reporting reminders and fee updates
CMS used its April 9 MLN Connects newsletter to remind laboratories about upcoming CLFS reporting deadlines and to publish several Medicare operational updates.
DNREC launches statewide assessment of wastewater systems in manufactured home communities
DNREC has begun a statewide assessment of wastewater and drinking-water infrastructure in Delaware manufactured home communities.
Guam retested all-hazards alert sirens this afternoon
Guam Homeland Security said it retested the island’s all-hazards alert sirens at 3:45 p.m. on April 7.
Ofcom’s new CSEA reporting duty for UK platforms takes effect on 7 April
A new Ofcom-linked reporting duty now requires many UK platforms to report detected and unreported CSEA content to the National Crime Agency.
Canada launches Build Communities Strong Fund and announces first projects
Canada has launched the Build Communities Strong Fund and announced the first 13 projects under the new federal infrastructure program.
SEC reports FY2025 enforcement results
The SEC says it filed 456 enforcement actions in fiscal 2025 and obtained $17.9 billion in monetary relief.
NRC logs Browns Ferry Unit 3 reactor protection system actuation in April 7 event report
The NRC’s April 7 event report includes a Browns Ferry Unit 3 reactor protection system actuation, with no reported impact on public health or safety.
Tangipahoa Water District rescinds Eastern Heights boil advisory after water-main break
Tangipahoa Water District has lifted a precautionary boil advisory for Eastern Heights after Louisiana Department of Health testing found the water safe.
FDIC board schedules open meeting on stablecoin, AML, and reputation-risk rules
The FDIC Board approved a package that includes a stablecoin rule proposal, AML/CFT changes and a final rule to remove reputation risk from supervision.
Iowa DOT schedules overnight U.S. 6/Hickman Road closures near Des Moines
Iowa DOT will close eastbound and westbound U.S. 6/Hickman Road overnight on April 8 and 9 for interchange construction near Des Moines.
Public hearing on Columbia Regional Airport terminal loop road set for April 6
Columbia will hold a public hearing on the Terminal Building Loop Road project at Columbia Regional Airport, with funding split 90% FAA and 10% local sales tax.
Massachusetts AG opens comments on draft assisted-living regulations
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell released draft assisted-living regulations and opened a public comment period on April 6.
Southbound EDSA Magallanes Flyover reopens after Holy Week repairs
The southbound lane of the EDSA Magallanes Flyover reopened on April 6 after Holy Week rehabilitation work, according to multiple reports.
Marcos approves Batangas ecozone expansion
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved an expansion of the First Philippine Industrial Park II ecozone in Batangas, adding 71,982 square meters.
Liberating the Department of Homeland Security From the Democrat-Caused Shutdown
The White House issued a memorandum directing DHS and OMB to use funds tied to DHS functions to compensate employees during the shutdown, while Congress pursues broader funding legislation.
Urgent National Action to Save College Sports
The White House issued an executive action on April 3, 2026 aimed at reshaping college sports governance, with agencies told to assess whether rule violations could affect federal grants and contracts.
President Trump signs executive order on college sports
The White House says Trump’s college sports order is meant to enforce rules on pay-for-play, eligibility and transfers, with federal funding pressure on noncompliant schools.