Moore introduces bill to curb prediction-market 'event contracts' citing security and insider‑trading risks Rep. Blake Moore announced the Event Contract Enforcement Act to tighten regulation of prediction markets (often called prop betting or event contracts), saying the bill would give the CFTC stronger enforcement tools to address national-security and insider-trading risks.

Rep. Blake Moore's new legislation aims to clamp down on risky prediction markets that could jeopardize national security and enable insider trading.

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Legislators Press BPPE on Enforcement, Student Protections and Fee Plan During Sunset Review Joint Assembly and Senate committees questioned Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education leaders about enforcement against predatory institutions, the health and fairness of the Student Tuition Recovery Fund and a proposed fee package intended to address the bureau's structural deficit.

Lawmakers are demanding answers from BPPE on how to protect students from predatory institutions while addressing a looming budget crisis and proposed fee increases.

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Cannabis regulators ask for $32.9M to expand testing, enforcement and public education after fraud findings The Cannabis Control Commission told the joint committee the regulated market is a major revenue source but the agency remains underfunded. Commissioners highlighted testing fraud investigations, proposed a state confirmatory laboratory and a secret-shopper program, and requested $32.9 million to bolster enforcement and public health work tied to a growing retail market.

Massachusetts cannabis regulators are calling for $32.9 million to combat testing fraud and ensure public safety in a booming market that has already generated over $1.65 billion in sales!

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Labor, industry and inspectors urge stricter crane licensing and stop‑work powers Operators, unions and state crane inspectors told the committee that HB 5405 will close enforcement gaps, let inspectors stop unsafe work immediately and deter unlicensed out‑of‑state operators after several incidents and a recent fatality.

Connecticut’s crane safety is under scrutiny as industry leaders push for House Bill 5405 to enhance licensing, inspections, and enforcement following a series of alarming incidents, including a tragic fatality.

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LCB deadlocks on petition to tighten medical-cannabis patient verification; board cites enforcement limits A January petition from John Kingsbury asking the board to clarify that retailers must verify medical cannabis recognition cards before applying a tax exemption drew extensive discussion; the board did not reach a decision and said staff will coordinate next steps and an extra meeting to secure full participation.

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is caught in a deadlock over a petition that could reshape medical cannabis tax exemptions—what could this mean for patients and retailers?

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OCM reports thousands of licensed stores and flags inversion, seeks more enforcement resources OCM acting executive director said the regulated market now includes ~595 stores and nearly all licensees are onboarded to a seed‑to‑sale tracking system; he urged more enforcement resources to tackle inversion and illicit stores and said seed‑to‑sale should remain a public‑funded function to protect market integrity.

New York's cannabis market is booming with over 595 licensed stores, but the battle against illicit products is heating up as officials call for more enforcement resources to protect market integrity.

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Committee amends breach law to limit private class actions, advances Security Breach bill The committee adopted an amendment to align terminology in the Security Breach Notification Act and advanced Senate Bill 17 16 as amended; the bill narrows private class actions and confirms the attorney general’s enforcement role. Vote was 8-0.

Senator Howard's amendment to the Security Breach Notification Act could reshape how cybersecurity breaches are defined and enforced, potentially limiting private class actions against compliant businesses.

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Garfield County weighs returning water-hauling oversight to counties amid liability concerns County commissioners discussed a regional push to shift water-hauling oversight from the Board of Health to individual counties; staff warned counties would assume testing and liability responsibilities, prompting consideration of an ordinance to prohibit hauling in populated areas.

Garfield County commissioners are grappling with a controversial proposal to shift oversight of commercial water hauling back to counties, a move that could expose them to significant legal liabilities.

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Charlotte County board suspends local permitting privileges for contractor Rafael Martinez, forwards case to state regulators The Charlotte County Construction Industry Licensing Board voted to suspend contractor Rafael Martinez’s county permitting privileges for alleged permit noncompliance and failure to satisfy a civil judgment, and to forward the case to the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation for possible state action.

Contractor Rafael Martinez faces suspension of his permitting privileges in Charlotte County after failing to comply with essential regulations and a civil judgment.

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Maryland regulator says new law and tools are yielding seizures of illicit cannabis products The Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis Commission told the subcommittee it has seized more than $2.3 million in illicit cannabis product since receiving expanded authority under recent legislation and credited a new truth‑in‑labeling provision for speeding enforcement.

Maryland's Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis Commission has seized over $2.3 million in illicit cannabis products in just seven months, thanks to new enforcement powers!

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House committee backs bill to add two exempt positions at Department of Insurance for PBM enforcement The House Insurance Committee gave HB 372 a favorable report, directing two exempt positions to the Department of Insurance to help enforce pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) rules after the department reported a surge in PBM complaints.

The House Insurance Committee just moved to strengthen pharmacy benefit manager oversight by adding two key positions to the Department of Insurance—will this be the game-changer needed to tackle the surge in complaints?

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Attorney General: dental disciplinary referrals rose; board enforcement sees modest backlog progress Senior Assistant AG Carl Sani told the Dental Board of California the DOJ's licensing section saw referrals from the board rise from 95 to 141 in the last fiscal year and reported generally steady prosecution intervals; the board's enforcement chief said staffing and targeted unlicensed-practice sweeps have reduced some backlog and recovered $385,607 in costs.

Referrals to the Dental Board of California surged by over 48% last fiscal year, raising questions about the effectiveness of enforcement and case management.

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Providers tell lawmakers ADHS enforcement is punishing technical violations; tribal advocate calls for accountability Behavioral health operators and a Navajo Nation advocate told the committee that enforcement and unlicensed patient-brokering have harmed patients and good operators alike; ADHS and Access described technical assistance, new systems and outreach but members pressed for clearer statutory tools and timelines.

Behavioral health operators are urging lawmakers to rethink enforcement practices that penalize technical errors while vulnerable patients face unsafe placements and exploitation through social media.

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ATCC says House Bill 12 empowered rapid seizures of unlicensed THC, posts dashboard showing $2.29M seized The Alcohol, Tobacco and Cannabis Commission told the Economic Matters Committee that enforcement tools created by House Bill 12 have allowed on‑site seizures and accelerated charges: about 1,200 inspections yielded roughly 111 charges and an estimated $2.29 million in seized unlicensed THC products in the initial months, the agency said.

Maryland's new House Bill 12 has unleashed a wave of enforcement, resulting in over $2.29 million in seized unlicensed THC products in just a few months!

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Auditors find enforcement gaps in Arizona Board of Pharmacy’s prescription monitoring program; committee votes to continue board An Auditor General review found the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy met licensing deadlines but did not adequately enforce Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program requirements and left many complaints unresolved; the joint Health and Human Services Committee voted to continue the board for six years with recommended statutory changes.

An alarming audit reveals the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy is falling short on enforcing prescription monitoring, leaving thousands of prescribers unchecked!

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State lab and regulators warn of unregistered high‑THC hemp products and synthetic compounds in consumer goods Department officials told lawmakers the specialized products division and state lab found high rates of unregistered industrial hemp products, detected semi‑synthetic cannabinoids and novel psychoactive compounds in marketed items, and flagged resource constraints in enforcement and lab testing.

Utah regulators reveal alarming findings: nearly 50% of industrial hemp products are unregistered or illegal, raising serious public health concerns.

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OMBC flags roughly 1,900 delinquent licenses; board presses staff to escalate enforcement The board was told it has roughly 1,900 delinquent licenses and discussed stepped‑up reminders, audits and the authority to issue citations for delinquent practice. President Pines urged immediate citations and stronger follow‑up while staff warned audits require staffing and that some delinquencies represent retirees.

The Osteopathic Medical Board of California has flagged nearly 1,900 delinquent licenses and is ramping up enforcement measures to ensure compliance, sparking a heated discussion on accountability.

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Committee backs 'Florida Agegate Act' restricting display and marketing of non‑FDA nicotine devices SB 980 (delete‑all amendment) establishes the 'Florida Agegate Act' to restrict advertising, promotion and retail display of non‑FDA approved nicotine dispensing devices accessible to under‑21s, sets escalating penalties and inspection authority, and was reported favorably by the committee.

Florida's Senate just took a bold step to protect youth by advancing the Agegate Act, aimed at restricting the display and marketing of non-FDA approved nicotine devices!

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Subcommittee narrows DEQ drone‑inspection bill, allows civil drone use against permittees The subcommittee amended HB950 to permit the Department of Environmental Quality to use drones for civil enforcement against permittees with limits tied to existing right‑of‑entry provisions, added civil‑enforcement language and reported the bill to the next stage (4–3).

Virginia is on the verge of revolutionizing environmental inspections with the proposed Drones Act, allowing the DEQ to efficiently surveil vast areas while tackling privacy concerns.

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State Board reviews renewal and enforcement snapshot, discusses newsletters and communications committee Legal-division staff Kat presented 2026 renewal and enforcement statistics: registration and license renewals were largely flat year-over-year; DCP opened 58 enforcement cases. Board members discussed retiree status capture and coordinated communications; NASBA offered to assemble a revived board newsletter and members proposed a biannual cadence and a communications committee.

The latest renewal and enforcement statistics reveal a steady trend, but discussions about retiree status and reviving the board's newsletter could reshape communication strategies moving forward.

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News from E+E Leader Enforcement Is Outpacing Corporate Compliance Models

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California Bans Health Data Resales
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French Software Firm Fined For Breach
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TREC opens and resolves multiple disciplinary matters, including fines, referrals and audits During a lengthy legal session Dec. 17, the commission voted on dozens of enforcement items: it assessed civil penalties, opened administrative complaints, referred a matter to the title‑company regulator, ordered audits and deferred others for more information.

The Tennessee Real Estate Commission took significant disciplinary actions recently, including hefty fines and multiple audits, revealing a growing emphasis on compliance in the real estate sector.

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Senate probes FCC enforcement and whether public‑interest rules chill broadcast speech Senators pressed FCC Chair Brendan Carr about comments and investigations critics say threaten broadcasters after his warnings over Jimmy Kimmel. Democrats warned of a chilling effect; Republicans defended stricter public‑interest enforcement. Commissioners disagreed on scope and First Amendment limits.

Senators are questioning whether the FCC's latest actions are intimidating broadcasters into silence, warning of a dangerous chilling effect on local journalism.

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Authorities in central Bekaa uncovered a large warehouse of spoiled food and nuts, leading to legal action and disposal efforts. This incident raises concerns about food safety and the need for better regulatory oversight in Lebanon.

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Commission issues fines, suspensions and referrals in a slate of enforcement votes The commission voted on a long docket of audits, complaint investigations and license matters, approving staff recommendations that ranged from diversion and coursework to revocation, large fines and referrals to law enforcement or the attorney general for cases involving alleged trust-fund commingling and fraud.

The Colorado Real Estate Commission has taken decisive action against widespread financial misconduct, including potential fraud and trust fund mismanagement, with significant fines and referrals to law enforcement on the table.

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At‑sea whiting processing EFP triggers broad advisory concern over salmon bycatch, enforcement and monitoring A proposed EFP to allow at‑sea processing of Pacific whiting south of 42°N drew praise from industry for potential efficiency and climate resilience, but advisory bodies — CDFW, GMT, EC, GAP, SAS, STT — flagged risks to ESA‑listed salmon (Klamath Chinook, CCC/SONC coho), enforcement gaps (VMS/processor accounting), observer/genetic sampling needs, and suggested tightened terms (14‑coho cap, May 15 start, haul‑by‑haul reporting).

A controversial fishing permit proposal for at-sea processing of Pacific whiting has sparked fierce debate over potential risks to vulnerable salmon populations and enforcement challenges.

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Spalding County commissioners debate ‘no-through-truck’ ordinance; board tables change for redlined weight language Commissioners debated whether to add axle counts or a weight threshold to a no-through-truck ordinance, weighing enforcement challenges and impacts on local businesses; the board agreed to table final action and asked staff to draft redline language and provide recommended weight thresholds before 6:00 p.m.

Spalding County commissioners are at a crossroads, debating how to fine-tune a no-through-truck ordinance that could impact local businesses and enforcement strategies.

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JBCC meeting roundup: multiple default orders, dismissals and sanctions including permanent revocations and fines At its Nov. 6 meeting, the Judicial Branch Certification Commission entered multiple default orders and final orders affecting certified process servers, adopted agreed final orders and settlement agreements, dismissed certain complaints on committee recommendation, and denied requests for reconsideration.

The Judicial Branch Certification Commission has taken significant action, issuing multiple default orders and permanent revocations against certified process servers, with fines reaching up to $2,700.

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