The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) updated its rulemaking website Inbox Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Unsubscribe Tue, Sep 1, 3:58 PM (4 days ago) to me Rulemaking filed September 1, 2026 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. washington state department of labor and industries - updates from l and i - www dot l n i dot w a dot gov - 3609025800 The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) updated its rulemaking website Rulemaking filed September 1, 2026 For information on all L&I meetings and public hearings related to rulemaking, please visit our public participation calendar. Division: Customer Service, Compliance, and Public Safety (Boiler Program) Topic: Adoption (CR-103) – Boiler Rule Updates & Fee Increases (FY27) Brief Description: This rulemaking amends Chapter 296-104 WAC, Board of boiler rules—Substantive. The changes affect the definitions, fees, and inspection, operation, and maintenance requirements for boilers and pressure vessels. The amendments are needed to make updates, clarifications, housekeeping, and other changes to the rules. Effective date: October 2, 2026 Additional information about this rulemaking: CR-103 Adoption Adoption Language Concise Explanatory Statement (CES) Final Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) facebookX app logowebsite © Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. Webmaster@Lni.wa.gov Access Agreement | Privacy & Security Statement | Intended Use/External Content Poli

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) updated its rulemaking website Inbox Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Unsubscribe Tue, Sep 1, 3:58 PM (4 days ago) to me Rulemaking filed September 1, 2026 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. washington state department of labor and industries - updates from l and i - www dot l n i dot w a dot gov - 3609025800 The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) updated its rulemaking website Rulemaking filed September 1, 2026 For information on all L&I meetings and public hearings related to rulemaking, please visit our public participation calendar. Division: Customer Service, Compliance, and Public Safety (Boiler Program) Topic: Adoption (CR-103) – Boiler Rule Updates & Fee Increases (FY27) Brief Description: This rulemaking amends Chapter 296-104 WAC, Board of boiler rules—Substantive. The changes affect the definitions, fees, and inspection, operation, and maintenance requirements for boilers and pressure vessels. The amendments are needed to make updates, clarifications, housekeeping, and other changes to the rules. Effective date: October 2, 2026 Additional information about this rulemaking: CR-103 Adoption Adoption Language Concise Explanatory Statement (CES) Final Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) facebookX app logowebsite © Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. Webmaster@Lni.wa.gov Access Agreement | Privacy & Security Statement | Intended Use/External Content Poli

2027–29 Agency Request Budget: Director’s Message Inbox Oregon Department of Human Services Unsubscribe Thu, Sep 3, 11:15 AM (2 days ago) to me To the Child Welfare Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare 2027–29 Agency Request Budget message from ODHS Director Wendt Date: Sept. 3, 2026 To: Child Welfare Community From: Oregon Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Please read this important update from ODHS Director Liesl Wendt. It is about the 2027-2029 budget process. To receive future Oregon Department of Human Services updates, sign up online. Thank you, Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Program section divider decorative ODHS colorsOregon Department of Human Services logo colorcolorful decorative border Greetings, This message is admittedly long, but it’s one of my most important messages of the year. So, please forgive me. On Tuesday, ODHS released our Agency Request Budget for 2027–29 (scroll down a bit to the first blue box). This proposal reflects months of work by staff across the agency, as well as input from partners and providers. Thank you to everyone who helped us make difficult choices while keeping the people and communities we serve at the center. The agency request budget is our opening proposal—not the state’s final budget. The Governor will use requests from all state agencies to develop a balanced statewide budget. The Legislature will then consider and adopt a final budget during the 2027 session. A different budget environment Agencies received budget instructions this year that new funding proposals or Policy Options Packages (POPs) had to be cost-neutral. This means that any new investment had to be supported by savings or changes elsewhere in our budget. At the same time, the 2025 federal budget bill known as H.R. 1 is shifting significant new costs and responsibilities to states. These federal changes will affect ODHS programs, operations and the people we serve. Some costs and impacts are still developing. Governor Kotek directed agencies to focus on sustaining services for people in Oregon and Tribal communities while protecting Oregon values, improving customer service and operating more efficiently. We built our request around that direction, with people’s safety, stability and access to essential supports as our highest priorities. Caseload and service costs continue to grow Oregon’s changing population is a major driver of our request. ODHS is serving more older adults and more people with physical, intellectual or developmental disabilities. The cost of providing care is also rising. Our current service level budget—the amount needed to continue services under current laws and policies—includes a $941 million General Fund increase for caseload growth and the rising cost per case. This is a 20% increase over the 2025–27 biennium and one of the largest sources of General Fund growth in the request. These estimates are based on the state’s twice-yearly caseload forecasts. The next forecast, expected in September 2026, may change the amount needed. Focused investments in children, families and safety Because new POPs had to be cost-neutral, we focused on a small number of investments that protect people, strengthen customer service and improve how ODHS operates. Three proposals support the shared goal that children should grow up in family homes whenever possible: One would increase payments to foster families caring for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This would help more children live with families instead of in group settings. A second would expand crisis response, in-home coaching and caregiver support. The goal is to help foster families respond to children’s needs and prevent disruptions. A third would pay Tribal foster families at the same rates as state foster families. This would support fair compensation and help more Tribal children remain connected to their Tribes, families and cultures. Another proposal would improve the Office of Aging and People with Disabilities’ licensing and safety systems. The CALMS proposal would replace paper and email processes with one online system, making it easier to manage information, support licensed providers and respond to safety concerns. We had considered requesting a separate budget appropriation for the new Office of Customer Experience which is a central piece of our Transformation Project that aims to improve how we serve customers. The new division will oversee service delivery across several ODHS programs. Our goal is to better organize our services around the needs of a community member, rather the program silos. After further review, we determined that a separate appropriation is not essential to begin Transformation. We will move forward now within our existing budget structure and use cost allocation to make needed adjustments. Impact on Immigrant and Refugee Communities Federal changes to health and food benefits will affect some immigrant and refugee families in Oregon. Some refugees, people granted asylum and other immigrants may lose access to federally funded health coverage because of new eligibility rules. For some older adults and people with disabilities, Oregon’s Healthier Oregon Program may help them continue to receive health care and long-term services and supports. These changes could also shift more of the cost of these services to the state. At the same time, the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement and community partners are hearing that concerns about immigration enforcement are affecting whether some families seek help or use services they qualify for. The Oregon Department of Human Services proposed budget maintains current services and support through the Refugee Program and the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement. We remain committed to helping people understand what is changing, what is not changing and what services are still available. We will continue working with community partners to share accurate information, support access to services and understand what communities need. Required reduction options Oregon law requires every agency to identify possible reductions equal to 10% of its current budget and rank them from least to most disruptive. In developing this list, we worked to: Protect the safety and stability of the people we serve. Limit harm to local providers and programs. Reduce impacts on our workforce wherever possible. Preserve the agency’s ability to meet its legal and operational responsibilities. These options are not decisions. They are a required part of the budget process. However, given the state’s financial outlook and new federal costs, we must recognize that some reductions may ultimately be necessary. If I were to leave you with one message about our Agency Request Budget (ARB) it would be: the options are not final, however the budget pressures are real. What happens next The budget will continue to change as new information becomes available. Major factors include future revenue and caseload forecasts, the full effects of federal policy changes, the Governor’s statewide priorities, legislative decisions and unexpected needs that may require a state response. This was a difficult request to build, and harder decisions may still be ahead. Whatever the final budget brings, we will continue to support our employees and put the children, adults and families who rely on ODHS at the center of our choices. Thank you for your leadership and for the care you bring to this work. Your steadiness, honesty and partnership will be especially important as we guide our communities in the month ahead. You can stay up to date on all budget and other ODHS news on our newsroom or social media. Thank you, Liesl Liesl Wendt, Director, ODHS Liesl Wendt headshot

2027–29 Agency Request Budget: Director’s Message Inbox Oregon Department of Human Services Unsubscribe Thu, Sep 3, 11:15 AM (2 days ago) to me To the Child Welfare Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare 2027–29 Agency Request Budget message from ODHS Director Wendt Date: Sept. 3, 2026 To: Child Welfare Community From: Oregon Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Please read this important update from ODHS Director Liesl Wendt. It is about the 2027-2029 budget process. To receive future Oregon Department of Human Services updates, sign up online. Thank you, Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Program section divider decorative ODHS colorsOregon Department of Human Services logo colorcolorful decorative border Greetings, This message is admittedly long, but it’s one of my most important messages of the year. So, please forgive me. On Tuesday, ODHS released our Agency Request Budget for 2027–29 (scroll down a bit to the first blue box). This proposal reflects months of work by staff across the agency, as well as input from partners and providers. Thank you to everyone who helped us make difficult choices while keeping the people and communities we serve at the center. The agency request budget is our opening proposal—not the state’s final budget. The Governor will use requests from all state agencies to develop a balanced statewide budget. The Legislature will then consider and adopt a final budget during the 2027 session. A different budget environment Agencies received budget instructions this year that new funding proposals or Policy Options Packages (POPs) had to be cost-neutral. This means that any new investment had to be supported by savings or changes elsewhere in our budget. At the same time, the 2025 federal budget bill known as H.R. 1 is shifting significant new costs and responsibilities to states. These federal changes will affect ODHS programs, operations and the people we serve. Some costs and impacts are still developing. Governor Kotek directed agencies to focus on sustaining services for people in Oregon and Tribal communities while protecting Oregon values, improving customer service and operating more efficiently. We built our request around that direction, with people’s safety, stability and access to essential supports as our highest priorities. Caseload and service costs continue to grow Oregon’s changing population is a major driver of our request. ODHS is serving more older adults and more people with physical, intellectual or developmental disabilities. The cost of providing care is also rising. Our current service level budget—the amount needed to continue services under current laws and policies—includes a $941 million General Fund increase for caseload growth and the rising cost per case. This is a 20% increase over the 2025–27 biennium and one of the largest sources of General Fund growth in the request. These estimates are based on the state’s twice-yearly caseload forecasts. The next forecast, expected in September 2026, may change the amount needed. Focused investments in children, families and safety Because new POPs had to be cost-neutral, we focused on a small number of investments that protect people, strengthen customer service and improve how ODHS operates. Three proposals support the shared goal that children should grow up in family homes whenever possible: One would increase payments to foster families caring for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This would help more children live with families instead of in group settings. A second would expand crisis response, in-home coaching and caregiver support. The goal is to help foster families respond to children’s needs and prevent disruptions. A third would pay Tribal foster families at the same rates as state foster families. This would support fair compensation and help more Tribal children remain connected to their Tribes, families and cultures. Another proposal would improve the Office of Aging and People with Disabilities’ licensing and safety systems. The CALMS proposal would replace paper and email processes with one online system, making it easier to manage information, support licensed providers and respond to safety concerns. We had considered requesting a separate budget appropriation for the new Office of Customer Experience which is a central piece of our Transformation Project that aims to improve how we serve customers. The new division will oversee service delivery across several ODHS programs. Our goal is to better organize our services around the needs of a community member, rather the program silos. After further review, we determined that a separate appropriation is not essential to begin Transformation. We will move forward now within our existing budget structure and use cost allocation to make needed adjustments. Impact on Immigrant and Refugee Communities Federal changes to health and food benefits will affect some immigrant and refugee families in Oregon. Some refugees, people granted asylum and other immigrants may lose access to federally funded health coverage because of new eligibility rules. For some older adults and people with disabilities, Oregon’s Healthier Oregon Program may help them continue to receive health care and long-term services and supports. These changes could also shift more of the cost of these services to the state. At the same time, the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement and community partners are hearing that concerns about immigration enforcement are affecting whether some families seek help or use services they qualify for. The Oregon Department of Human Services proposed budget maintains current services and support through the Refugee Program and the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement. We remain committed to helping people understand what is changing, what is not changing and what services are still available. We will continue working with community partners to share accurate information, support access to services and understand what communities need. Required reduction options Oregon law requires every agency to identify possible reductions equal to 10% of its current budget and rank them from least to most disruptive. In developing this list, we worked to: Protect the safety and stability of the people we serve. Limit harm to local providers and programs. Reduce impacts on our workforce wherever possible. Preserve the agency’s ability to meet its legal and operational responsibilities. These options are not decisions. They are a required part of the budget process. However, given the state’s financial outlook and new federal costs, we must recognize that some reductions may ultimately be necessary. If I were to leave you with one message about our Agency Request Budget (ARB) it would be: the options are not final, however the budget pressures are real. What happens next The budget will continue to change as new information becomes available. Major factors include future revenue and caseload forecasts, the full effects of federal policy changes, the Governor’s statewide priorities, legislative decisions and unexpected needs that may require a state response. This was a difficult request to build, and harder decisions may still be ahead. Whatever the final budget brings, we will continue to support our employees and put the children, adults and families who rely on ODHS at the center of our choices. Thank you for your leadership and for the care you bring to this work. Your steadiness, honesty and partnership will be especially important as we guide our communities in the month ahead. You can stay up to date on all budget and other ODHS news on our newsroom or social media. Thank you, Liesl Liesl Wendt, Director, ODHS Liesl Wendt headshot

Proposed Rules - Update Inbox Securities and Exchange Commission Unsubscribe Fri, Sep 4, 5:30 AM (1 day ago) to me You are subscribed to receive updates about Proposed Rules from the Securities and Exchange Commission. New information has been posted and is now available ... Proposed Rule: Political Contributions by Certain Investment Advisers Follow the SEC on X, Facebook, Instagram, Truth Social, and YouTube. You can update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. For more information on collecting personally identifiable information, please read the SEC's privacy policy. SEC Seal

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Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Salisbury VA Health Care System in North Carolina Inbox Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) Unsubscribe Fri, Sep 4, 9:03 AM (1 day ago) to me New Rebranded Header Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Salisbury VA Health Care System in North Carolina 9/4/2026 12:00 PM EDT The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts inspections to ensure veterans have access to timely and high-quality health care that meets their unique needs. This OIG Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the Salisbury VA Health Care System in North Carolina. This evaluation focused on five key domains: • Culture • Environment of care • Patient safety • Integrated veteran care • Veteran-centered safety net The OIG made two recommendations for VA to correct identified issues in one domain: 1. Environment of care • Clean environment • Privacy curtains Click Here for Full Report Email Divider SAR BLUE Button 4 Blue Fraud Alerts Dark Blue GD Subscribe Connect With U

Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Salisbury VA Health Care System in North Carolina Inbox Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG) Unsubscribe Fri, Sep 4, 9:03 AM (1 day ago) to me New Rebranded Header Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Salisbury VA Health Care System in North Carolina 9/4/2026 12:00 PM EDT The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts inspections to ensure veterans have access to timely and high-quality health care that meets their unique needs. This OIG Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the Salisbury VA Health Care System in North Carolina. This evaluation focused on five key domains: • Culture • Environment of care • Patient safety • Integrated veteran care • Veteran-centered safety net The OIG made two recommendations for VA to correct identified issues in one domain: 1. Environment of care • Clean environment • Privacy curtains Click Here for Full Report Email Divider SAR BLUE Button 4 Blue Fraud Alerts Dark Blue GD Subscribe Connect With U

Statement on Proposed Rescission of Rule 206(4)-5 under the Investment Advisers Act Inbox Securities and Exchange Commission Unsubscribe Thu, Sep 3, 1:41 PM (2 days ago) to me Bookmark and Share You are subscribed to receive Speeches and Statements from the Securities and Exchange Commission. New information has been posted and is now available ... Statement on Proposed Rescission of Rule 206(4)-5 under the Investment Advisers Act Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda Follow the SEC on X, Facebook, Instagram, Truth Social, and YouTube. You can update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. For more information on collecting personally identifiable information, please read the SEC's privacy policy. SEC Seal

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Two new reports: 1) IRS's spending of supplemental funds and 2) processing of taxpayer threats Inbox Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Unsubscribe Fri, Sep 4, 7:26 AM (1 day ago) to me TIGTA Snapshot: The IRS’s Inflation Reduction Act Spending Through March 31, 2026 Why did we do this audit? The IRS initially received $79 billion in supplemental funding under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). By March 2026, Congress had reduced this funding by $53.4 billion, leaving $26 billion available through September 30, 2031. What did we find? As of March 31, 2026, the IRS had spent approximately $16.5 billion (64 percent) of its current IRA funding. The largest expenditure was $7.7 billion for employee compensation and $5.4 billion for contractor advisory and assistance services. Cumulative IRA Expenditures by Funding Activity Through March 31, 2026 IRA spending through March 31, 2026 As of March 31, 2026, the IRS had cancelled 167 IRA-related contracts. For these contracts, the IRS had already paid out $784 million before the contracts were cancelled and is holding an additional $8 million in unliquidated obligations for costs that have been incurred but not paid. Cancelling these contracts reduced the IRS's obligations by $127 million.

Two new reports: 1) IRS's spending of supplemental funds and 2) processing of taxpayer threats Inbox Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Unsubscribe Fri, Sep 4, 7:26 AM (1 day ago) to me TIGTA Snapshot: The IRS’s Inflation Reduction Act Spending Through March 31, 2026 Why did we do this audit? The IRS initially received $79 billion in supplemental funding under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). By March 2026, Congress had reduced this funding by $53.4 billion, leaving $26 billion available through September 30, 2031. What did we find? As of March 31, 2026, the IRS had spent approximately $16.5 billion (64 percent) of its current IRA funding. The largest expenditure was $7.7 billion for employee compensation and $5.4 billion for contractor advisory and assistance services. Cumulative IRA Expenditures by Funding Activity Through March 31, 2026 IRA spending through March 31, 2026 As of March 31, 2026, the IRS had cancelled 167 IRA-related contracts. For these contracts, the IRS had already paid out $784 million before the contracts were cancelled and is holding an additional $8 million in unliquidated obligations for costs that have been incurred but not paid. Cancelling these contracts reduced the IRS's obligations by $127 million.

National Press Releases Ohio State University Agrees to $2.1 Million Settlement to Resolve Allegations That It Failed to Disclose Employees’ Ties to the People’s Republic of China in Applications for Federal Research Funding Ohio State University has agreed to pay a total of $2,100,000 to resolve civil allegations that it failed to disclose OSU employees’ affiliations with and support from the People’s Republic of China. Aug. 31, 2026

National Press Releases Ohio State University Agrees to $2.1 Million Settlement to Resolve Allegations That It Failed to Disclose Employees’ Ties to the People’s Republic of China in Applications for Federal Research Funding Ohio State University has agreed to pay a total of $2,100,000 to resolve civil allegations that it failed to disclose OSU employees’ affiliations with and support from the People’s Republic of China. Aug. 31, 2026