💰Grant Application for Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (2026)
This document contains a notice that the IRS has provided a grant opportunity in www.grants.gov for organizations interested in applying for a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) matching grant. The IRS is authorized to award multi-year LITC grants not to exceed three years. Grants may be awarded for the development/start up, expansion, or continuation of programs providing qualified services to eligible taxpayers. The budget and the period of performance for the grant will be January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026. The application period runs from May 15, 2025, through July 14, 2025.
Learn More📊SEC Proposes Fee Discounts for Academic Purchasers of Equity Reports
The Securities and Exchange Commission announces a proposed rule by Cboe BYX Exchange to amend the Fee Schedule, providing discounts on fees for qualifying academic institutions purchasing historical U.S. equity short volume reports. This initiative aims to promote academic research and provide access to valuable market data for educational purposes.
Learn More📈MIAX Pearl Updates Data Feed Rules Following NYSE Texas Name Change
The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding MIAX Pearl's proposed rule change to amend Exchange Rule 2613, updating the name from NYSE Chicago, Inc. to NYSE Texas, Inc. This change aims to ensure clarity and transparency in data feeds used for equity securities.
Learn More📚Executive Order Reinstates School Discipline Policy Changes
This Executive Order aims to reinstate commonsense school discipline policies, addressing the impact of previous discriminatory practices that inhibited effective disciplinary measures in schools. It emphasizes that disciplinary decisions should be based on student behavior, not racial statistics, and outlines steps for state and local educational agencies to comply with Title VI protections against racial discrimination.
Learn More📄GSA Rescinds Regulation on Travel Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
GSA plans to issue a final rule that rescinds Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Case 2022-05, titled "Updating the FTR With Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Language," published on February 16, 2024.
Learn More📜GSA to Rescind Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Regulations
GSA will be issuing a final rule partly rescinding the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2024-01, "Updating the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Language," published on August 22, 2024.
Learn More🎨GSA Plans Rescission of Art in Architecture Regulation
GSA plans to issue a final rule rescinding the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2021-02, "Art in Architecture," published on February 2, 2022.
Learn More📈Cboe EDGX Proposes Rule Change for Retail Equities Membership Program
The Cboe EDGX Exchange proposes a rule change to clarify the eligibility requirements for its Retail Equities Membership Program. The amendment specifies the timing of membership application approvals and aims to ensure uniformity in the process, facilitating better alignment with current practices. The update is intended to enhance clarity for potential program participants and remove outdated criteria.
Learn More⚔️Executive Order 14185
Executive Order 14185 mandates the elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices within the U.S. Armed Forces, emphasizing a shift towards merit-based practices in hiring and promotion. The order seeks to ensure that military operations remain free from race- or sex-based preferences, advocating for traditional values and cohesive unit morale. An internal review of DEI initiatives is also required within the Department of Defense.
Learn More🌍Nomination Notice for Indigenous Health Advisory Committee Delegates
On January 8, 2025, we published a Federal Register Notice requesting nomination letters for the CIIHE TAC delegates. This correcting amendment corrects two errors: the submission deadline and the notification timeframe for nominee selection.
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