This Week in Environment — Washington (#9, 2026) NOAA approves Northeast Multispecies Fishery Framework Adjustment 69; White House orders review of environmental permitting barriers for housing; major ESA review and several EIS notices published.
This Week in Finance — Washington (#9, 2026) Trump signs executive orders to reduce mortgage barriers; FinCEN issues Geographic Targeting Order for MSBs; SEC approves FICC rule changes for bond margin; Congressional hearings on privacy and monetary policy scheduled.
This Week in Fisheries — Washington (#9, 2026) NMFS issues BSAI, GOA 2026-2027 harvest specs; revisions to Atlantic groundfish limits; marine mammal MMPA permit collection notice; ESA abalone research application; federal comment periods opening.
This Week in Hospitality & Retail — Washington (#9, 2026) FTC proposes rulemaking on rental housing fee disclosure; DHS shutdown impacts TSA operations nationwide; Fidelity Bonding Issuance comment request opens.
This Week in Healthcare — Washington (#9, 2026) House committee to examine US provider landscape; CMS hearing set for Medicare/Medicaid fraud; Ways & Means to focus on kidney health prevention; House Veterans' Affairs advances EHR modernization.
This Week in Higher Ed — Washington (#9, 2026) Department of Education proposes major Workforce Pell Grant regulations; NSF seeks comments on graduate STEM survey and MRSEC reporting; findings of research misconduct issued; major White House investment roundups.
This Week in Freight & Transport — Washington (#9, 2026) Postal Service moves on contracts; Surface Transportation Board approves Pacific Northwest Bus expansion; Federal focus on aviation exemptions, maritime IMO sessions, hazardous materials forum, rail coupler duties; DHS shutdown impacts aviation security.