Citizen Portal News South Carolina

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2 weeks ago

Subcommittee carries SB 818 over after heated testimony over who should regulate fiduciary services Lawmakers carried over Senate Bill 818 after extended testimony from the Board of Financial Institutions, lawyers, bar sections and service providers about whether narrowing the statutory definition of "trust business" would deregulate corporate fiduciaries or preserve critical guardianship services.

Heated debates surrounding Senate Bill 818 could drastically reshape the regulation of fiduciary services in South Carolina, raising alarms about potential risks for vulnerable populations.

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2 weeks ago

House advances bill to authorize pharmacists to perform CLIA-waived tests under collaborative agreements Lawmakers advanced Senate Bill 449, as amended, to allow pharmacists to perform federally approved CLIA-waived laboratory tests and to treat positive results under physician-authorized collaborative practice agreements; implementation is contingent on boards issuing regulations. The amendment was adopted and the measure moved to the next reading.

The South Carolina House just took a significant step to empower pharmacists by allowing them to conduct lab tests and provide treatments under new collaborative agreements with physicians!

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Citizen Portal News North Dakota

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3 weeks ago

DMR: Longer laterals and efficiency keep state production flat despite price swings The Department of Mineral Resources told the Budget Section that operators’ shift to longer lateral completions (average ~13,400 feet) and operational efficiencies have flattened production while reducing rig and frac counts; ND gas capture remains high at about 95%.

North Dakota's oil production remains steady as operators embrace longer lateral completions and heightened efficiencies—what does this mean for the state's future?

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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1 month ago

Lawmakers press PJM and utilities on supplemental transmission projects, oversight and rate impacts A Maryland Senate committee probed how supplemental (local) transmission projects are planned and reviewed, with PJM and utilities saying PJM performs a "do no harm" grid review while FERC later decides cost recovery; lawmakers raised transparency concerns and pressed how ratepayers will be affected.

Lawmakers are questioning the transparency and planning of supplemental transmission projects, raising concerns about how costs impact Maryland ratepayers.

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Citizen Portal News Oklahoma

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1 month ago

Oklahoma Senate passes bills extending Construction Industries Board authority and tightening teacher-status rules The state Senate passed multiple measures March 3, 2026, including SB1457 to extend the Construction Industries Board sunset to 2031 and SB1732 to raise licensing fees, plus SB1317 and SB1533; SB1457 passed 40–3, SB1732 passed 35–9, and SB1317 and SB1533 passed unanimously.

The Oklahoma State Senate just passed key measures that reshape contractor oversight and redefine teacher career status—changes that could impact thousands!

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Citizen Portal News Nebraska

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1 month ago

Nebraska Advances Grain‑dealer Oversight Bill; Committee Amendments Tighten Payment Deadlines and Coordinate with Federal Licenses The Legislature advanced LB894, updating the Grain Dealer Act and Grain Warehouse Act: payment deadlines were shortened, dual‑licensing rules clarified for federally licensed warehouses and the Public Service Commission was given limited fee‑setting authority under a statutory cap. Floor debate focused on fee increases, constitutional questions about delegation, and fiscal coverage.

Nebraska's Legislature just took a major step to tighten grain-dealer oversight with new payment deadlines and fee-setting powers, stirring up a heated debate on the implications for the agricultural sector.

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Citizen Portal News Iowa

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1 month ago

Senate clears a package of bills on procedural and agency changes, including gambling rules and DOT modernization Lawmakers passed multiple bills on the floor: Senate File 2289 (gambling, building code, residential care — amended and passed), SF 2039 (legislative intervention in judicial review), SF 2088 (DOT modernization, amendment delaying an electronic-reporting provision), SF 2186 (military deployment custody adjustments), SF 2207 (agency bill‑submission deadline), and SF 2219 (exempting FFA and 4‑H activities from chronic‑absence counts).

The Iowa Senate took decisive action by passing a series of impactful bills that modernize agency processes, support military families, and reshape school attendance rules.

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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1 month ago

Rules counsel says HB 2912 risks blurring legislature and Corporation Commission roles Rules counsel told the committee that House Bill 2912 would require electric utilities to submit integrated resource plans for Commission approval and that the change could blur the Commission’s rate-making authority; a floor amendment to clarify the public-health nexus was recommended and the committee voted to recommend the bill as constitutional and in proper form.

House Bill 2912 could reshape Arizona's electricity planning landscape, but raises serious questions about the balance of power between the legislature and the Corporation Commission.

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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1 month ago

House subcommittee advances internet-gaming tax substitute and moves to create independent Virginia Gaming Commission A House subcommittee adopted a substitute for House Bill 161 to authorize internet gaming and impose a 20% tax (5% to a problem-gambling fund), passed 5–2; it also reported out House Bill 271 to form an independent Virginia Gaming Commission, 7–0, and approved a separate skill-games tax substitute.

Virginia is on the verge of transforming its gaming landscape with new measures to legalize internet gaming and establish an independent Gaming Commission!

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Citizen Portal News US

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1 month ago

Senators press SEC chair on Chinese issuers, PCAOB access and possible delistings Several senators warned that China-based firms listed in U.S. markets can shield audits and limit oversight; Chairman Atkins pointed to new PCAOB board members and an SEC concept release on foreign private issuers as steps toward addressing inspection and disclosure gaps.

Senators are raising alarms over $1 trillion in U.S. investor capital tied to Chinese companies that could be hiding crucial audit information from regulators.

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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1 month ago

Committee advances bill tightening oversight of transportation network companies The committee reported a substitute for a TNC oversight bill that reinstates reenactment language, increases background‑check frequency, broadens disqualifying circumstances for TNC partners, requires identity verification, and directs civil penalties to the DMV for administration.

Virginia's House Committee just took a bold step to enhance safety in ride-sharing by tightening regulations on transportation network companies and their partners!

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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1 month ago

Committee endorses RTO oversight language and adopts opt-out protections for renewable communities program Lawmakers advanced HB238 to require the Public Service Commission to participate in regional transmission organizations (RTOs/ISOs) and adopted a third substitute establishing clearer customer notice and opt-out procedures for the Renewable Communities program; PSC chair and utilities supported giving Utah a 'seat at the table.'

Utah's Senate Committee is pushing forward a pivotal bill that could reshape clean energy regulations, ensuring consumer protections and giving the Public Service Commission a stronger voice in regional energy planning.

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Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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2 months ago

New Hampshire's HB 12-92 could revolutionize access to regenerative stem-cell therapies, but will it safeguard vulnerable patients from unproven treatments?

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Citizen Portal News US

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2 months ago

Senate committee reviews HB 24-30 SD1 to move cannabis oversight to Commerce; officials stress funds must not be commingled A Senate committee heard testimony on House Bill 24-30 SD1, which shifts cannabis regulatory functions to the Department of Commerce and funds the regulator without general fund dollars; officials said the governor's executive order became effective 01/18/2026 and that federal contracts should not be jeopardized so long as funds are not commingled.

The Senate committee is shaking things up by moving cannabis oversight to the Department of Commerce, aiming to secure funding without dipping into general funds!

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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2 months ago

Board backs NASBA white paper on private equity and asks for APS disclosure guidance; declines AICPA technical comment for now After an extended discussion of alternative practice structures (APS) and private-equity investment, the board instructed staff to draft a letter to NASBA supporting the white paper, urging required disclosure of APS to the public and recommending peer-review consideration; the board opted not to prepare a detailed response to the AICPA exposure draft at this time.

Tennessee's Board of Accountancy is making waves by advocating for public disclosure of private equity investments and alternative practice structures to enhance transparency in the accounting profession.

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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2 months ago

Committee advances bill to create Arizona bullion depository and permit transactional gold and silver The Committee on Regulatory Oversight gave House Bill 2,123 a due‑pass recommendation (4‑0‑1). The bill would establish an Arizona Bullion Depository under the state treasurer, allow third‑party administration and electronic payment interfaces, require all‑risk insurance, and recognize gold and silver as functional tender.

Arizona is one step closer to allowing gold and silver as a form of payment with the advancement of House Bill 2,123, which aims to create a state bullion depository!

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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2 months ago

Contested bill allowing human 'natural organic reduction' advances after testimony for and against The committee passed a first-substitute to SB 49 to allow natural organic reduction (human composting) as a disposition option in Utah. Supporters—families and funeral directors who send remains out-of-state—described demand and environmental benefits; funeral-directors’ association urged stronger regulations and tracking of resultant soil.

Utah is on the brink of a groundbreaking change in funeral services as a bill to authorize human composting moves forward, blending environmental sustainability with family needs.

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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2 months ago

Senators prepare probe of proposed gas pipeline; consultants warn mega-projects run over budget Senator Giesel said consultants and committee staff will examine the governor's gas-line proposal, asking DOT about road and bridge readiness and asking the Regulatory Commission of Alaska about oversight lost in earlier legislation; a resource committee review is imminent.

Senator Giesel warns that mega projects often spiral out of control, as Alaska's resource committee gears up to scrutinize the proposed gas pipeline's costs and regulatory oversight.

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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2 months ago

Public Service proposes moving telecom plan review from 3 to 5 years; committee hears ~$450,000 cost estimate The Department of Public Service has proposed shifting the state telecommunications plan review from every three years to every five years to lower recurring expense; committee members said the department estimated outside contract costs at roughly $450,000 under the current cadence.

A contentious proposal to extend the state's telecommunications plan review from three to five years could save taxpayers a staggering $450,000—will it impact oversight?

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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2 months ago

Insurance bill tightens oversight of insurer–affiliate transactions, authorizes OIR reviews HB 13199 would require property insurers to document that payments to affiliates are fair and reasonable, require affiliate registration with OIR, permit OIR to review dividends and pledges, and allow refunds of improper transfers; the committee advanced the bill after mixed public testimony.

A new bill in Florida aims to tighten oversight of property insurers' financial dealings with affiliates, promising to protect homeowners from unfair costs.

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Citizen Portal News Delaware

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2 months ago

Senate committee advances discussion on SB 208 to license master’s-level psychology clinicians Senate oversight committee heard sponsor, regulator and public testimony on SB 208, which would create licensure and supervised-registration pathways for master’s-level psychology clinicians to expand Delaware’s mental-health workforce; no committee vote was taken and regulators will review bill language.

Delaware's Senate is discussing a groundbreaking bill that could dramatically expand access to mental health care by licensing master's-level psychology clinicians, but not everyone is on board.

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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2 months ago

Assembly moves to rewrite solid-waste code, shift operations to contract and adopt RFP procurement Borough staff proposed a major rewrite of Title 8 solid-waste code to remove contract-specific language, transition operational details into a new contract effective 07/01/2027, and use a value-based request-for-proposals approach instead of strictly price-based bids; assembly members asked technical and procurement clarifying questions.

The Kodiak Island Borough is revamping its solid waste code to prioritize regulatory oversight and contractor flexibility, paving the way for a more efficient waste management system by 2027.

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Citizen Portal News US

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3 months ago

Lawmakers and experts warn agentic AI could accelerate bank runs; urge regulators to study implications Members and witnesses told a House subcommittee that agentic AI may speed trading and deposit outflows, increasing volatility and the risk of seconds‑scale runs; experts recommended stress‑testing, better liquidity tools and data before easing capital constraints.

Lawmakers caution that the rise of agentic AI could trigger bank runs at lightning speed, outpacing traditional oversight and posing a systemic risk to financial markets.

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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4 months ago

Florida regulator urges disclosure and 'human-in-the-loop' oversight for AI in insurer filings The state insurance commissioner told senators the Office of Insurance Regulation encountered a filing that used AI the company could not explain; he urged statutory disclosure, auditing and human oversight of AI in rate and product filings.

Florida's insurance commissioner warns that a lack of transparency in AI-driven insurer filings could be a "very dangerous mechanism" and calls for urgent oversight measures.

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Citizen Portal News California

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4 months ago

Panel flags data quality and farmer-reporting questions; staff to consolidate comments and set schedule Panelists raised auditing and reporting concerns about coalition data and farm-level summary tables, recommended coalition-level calculations to reduce farmer burden, and staff outlined an accelerated timetable that includes a Dec. 17 public listening session and a Jan. 14 draft target.

Concerns are mounting over the quality of coalition and farm-level reporting data, prompting calls for better auditing practices and a more streamlined approach to reduce the burden on farmers.

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Citizen Portal News California

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4 months ago

Board approves final sunset report with edits after public comment; seeks sole oversight of schools if possible The Board approved its final sunset report to the Legislature with two amendments: replacing 'businesses' with 'beauty industry' and adding a DEI-survey summary; public commenters debated whether the report should emphasize 'consumer harm' or 'consumer protection.' The motion passed by roll call.

The Board of Barbering and Cosmetology is shaking things up with its final sunset report, balancing consumer protection and harm amidst heated public debate.

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5 months ago

Privacy+Security Fall Forum @TeachPrivacy @privsecacademy on “How #Vendors Can Become Your #Liability” w/ Amy Pimentel (McDermott Will) Shannon Ralich (@MachinifyAI) Siri Swayampu (@Lowes Companies) Tien Pham (@FINRA) #VendorLiability #RegulatoryOversight #CCPA #ActiveMonitoring

Citizen Portal News Nevada

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5 months ago

Board approves Boomer’s Sportsbook at Ojos Locos and permits Lucky Lucy revenue share under two‑year limit The board approved Boomer’s Sportsbook LLC to operate a kiosk‑only race book and sportsbook at Ojos Locos Sports Cantina & Casino in North Las Vegas, set operational conditions (surveillance standard, reserve agreement, ticket‑writer employment rules, administrative approvals for operation changes) and separately approved Lucky Lucy’s revenue share

Nevada's Gaming Control Board just greenlit Boomer’s Sportsbook for a cutting-edge kiosk-only operation at Ojos Locos, shaking up the local gaming scene with new revenue-sharing agreements!

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Citizen Portal News Connecticut

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5 months ago

Board member reports NASBA annual meeting: CPE, alternative practice structures and deregulation risks on agenda A board member who serves as Northeast regional director for NASBA summarized the Nov. 2025 NASBA annual meeting: NASBA plans a task force to reassess the 40-hour annual CPE requirement, a white paper on alternative practice structures seeks state feedback (deadline Jan. 31), and NASBA is preparing resources to counter state-level deregulation push

Connecticut's board member reveals critical changes at the NASBA annual meeting, including a reevaluation of the 40-hour CPE standard and urgent discussions on deregulation risks.

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5 months ago

BasisPointInsight.com - When SEBI’s Discretion Overshadows Deterrence and Investor Trust by Indra Chourasia SEBI’s settlement framework, designed for swift justice, risks eroding market faith as discretion eclipses discernment and leniency replaces deterrence. by Indra Chourasia, BasisPointInsight.com

1/2 When Enforcement Looks Negotiable, Trust Becomes the Casualty

SEBI’s settlement framework was meant to deliver swift justice, but growing discretion now risks diluting deterrence.

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