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  • MIL-OSI USA: Patio Furniture Company Grosfillex Inc. to Pay $4.9 Million to Resolve Allegations it Evaded Duties on Extruded Aluminum from the PRC

    Source: US Justice – Antitrust Division

    Headline: Patio Furniture Company Grosfillex Inc. to Pay $4.9 Million to Resolve Allegations it Evaded Duties on Extruded Aluminum from the PRC

    The Justice Department announced today that Grosfillex Inc. (Grosfillex), a patio furniture company located in Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $4.9 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act and other statutes by evading antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) on items made of extruded aluminum originating from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Registration Now Open for 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference

    Source: US State of Oregon

    egistration is now open for the 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference, the state’s largest gathering dedicated to honoring and supporting women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The biennial event, hosted by the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, will bring together women veterans from across Oregon for a weekend of connection, resources and recognition.

    The event is free and open to all women veterans, but registration is required. The 2025 Oregon Women Veterans Conference is being held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Riverhouse Lodge in Bend, which was the planned location of the 2020 event that was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    “This year’s theme, ‘Stronger Together: Community and Connection,’ reflects the heart of what this conference is all about,” said Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels, director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs. “Women veterans have long served with distinction, strength and resilience — often in the face of tremendous challenges and barriers.

    “This conference is an opportunity to honor our service, share our stories, and ensure every woman who has worn the uniform feels seen, valued and supported. We are stronger when we stand together, and united, we will continue to drive the ODVA mission forward.”

    The Oregon Women Veterans Conference began nearly 30 years ago as a grassroots effort by a small group of women veterans seeking connection, support, and resources. Since the first event in 1998, the conference has grown into a unique statewide gathering that brings together women veterans from across Oregon to access benefits, build meaningful connections, and amplify their voices.

    The 2025 conference will continue that legacy with inspiring keynote speakers, engaging workshops, fantastic networking opportunities and assistance for women veterans connecting to the full range of benefits and resources they have earned. It is a supportive space where women who have served can connect, grow, and thrive beyond their military service.

    This year’s keynote speaker is Erin McMahon, director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management and a retired U.S. Army brigadier general, attorney and combat veteran. During her 24-year career in the U.S. Army, McMahon served as the principal deputy general counsel for the National Guard Bureau, advising senior leaders through a wide variety of domestic disaster responses and serving as the first female Army National Guard general officer in the Office of the General Counsel.

    Registration is free and may be completed online at www.eventbrite.com/e/odva-women-veterans-conference-tickets-1407725487829. Generous support from Oregon Lottery and other sponsors help ensure this conference is open to all women veterans free of charge.

    Registration for the Women Veterans Conference covers the event only; attendees are expected to make their own lodging and travel arrangements. More information about the Women Veterans Conference, including local lodging, donations and sponsorship opportunities, can be found online at wvc.oregondva.com.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Travel Advisory: Lane Reduction on Eddy Street Bridge

    Source: US State of Rhode Island

    On Monday, July 28, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will reduce traffic to one lane on the bridge that carries Eddy Street over I-95. An alternating traffic pattern both north and southbound will be in place indefinitely as work on this bridge begins and continues. The Eddy Street Bridge is rated as structurally deficient.

    This change is part of the I-95 15 Bridges project which will remove 15 bridges from the state’s backlog of poor and fair-to-poor condition bridges along I-95 and Route 10 between Providence and Warwick. Nine of these bridges are structurally deficient. Three are rated among the top five most-traveled, structurally deficient bridges in Rhode Island.

    All construction projects are subject to changes in schedule and scope depending on needs, circumstances, findings and weather.

    This project is made possible by RhodeWorks. Learn more at www.ridot.net/RhodeWorks.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Patio Furniture Company Grosfillex Inc. to Pay $4.9 Million to Resolve Allegations it Evaded Duties on Extruded Aluminum from the PRC

    Source: United States Attorneys General

    The Justice Department announced today that Grosfillex Inc. (Grosfillex), a patio furniture company located in Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $4.9 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act and other statutes by evading antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) on items made of extruded aluminum originating from the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

    The Department of Commerce assesses, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) collects, antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) to level the playing field for domestic producers. Antidumping duties protect against foreign companies “dumping” products on U.S. markets at prices below cost, while countervailing duties offset foreign government subsidies. The settlement announced today resolves allegations that Grosfillex knowingly submitted, and caused to be submitted, false customs forms to CBP claiming that certain furniture parts made of extruded aluminum were not subject to AD/CVD. For a subset of such parts, the United States alleged that Grosfillex attempted to camouflage the aluminum extrusions by packaging the parts as sham furniture “kits.” In addition, for a different subset of such parts, Grosfillex knowingly failed to correct customs forms it had submitted previously, even after learning that the forms falsely stated to CBP that certain extruded aluminum parts were not subject to AD/CVD.

    “Antidumping and countervailing duties protect American companies from unfair subsidies and trade practices that harm domestic industries,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “Today’s settlement demonstrates that the Justice Department will continue to actively pursue those who knowingly fail to pay customs duties.”

    “This settlement should serve as a warning that the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania will use every tool available to combat fraud in international trade,” said U.S. Attorney David Metcalf for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. “We will pursue those who seek an unfair advantage in U.S. markets by attempting to evade paying the customs, duties, or tariffs on foreign imports meant to level the playing field for U.S. manufacturers.”

    “The investigation into Grosfillex Inc. highlights our relentless dedication to enforcing our nation’s trade laws and protecting the integrity of our economy. By uncovering and dismantling intricate schemes to defraud the government, we ensure that all businesses operate on a fair and level playing field,” said Special Agent in Charge Edward V. Owens of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) at the Philadelphia office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “The successful settlement of this case is a testament to the outstanding collaboration between HSI, CBP and the U.S. Department of Justice. We remain vigilant in our efforts to identify and hold accountable those who attempt to exploit our trade system for their benefit.”

    The allegations resolved by this settlement arose from a whistleblower lawsuit filed under the False Claims Act by Edward Wisner, a former employee of Grosfillex. Under the False Claims Act, private citizens can sue on behalf of the government and share in any recovery. Wisner will receive a $962,662.74 share of today’s settlement.

    The settlement was the result of a coordinated effort between the Civil Division’s Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, with assistance from CBP.

    Trial Attorney Nelson Wagner in the Civil Division’s Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Sherer for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania handled the matter.

    The pursuit of this matter illustrates the government’s emphasis on combating fraud, waste, and abuse. One of the most powerful tools in this effort is the False Claims Act. Tips and complaints from all sources about potential customs fraud can be reported to CBP at www.help.cbp.gov/s/tip.

    The claims resolved by the settlement are allegations only and there has been no determination of liability. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Hawley Secures Pledge from Trump Nominee to Ditch the Biden-era Government Censorship Business 

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo)

    Thursday, July 24, 2025

    This morning, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned Sean Plankey—President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)—and secured his pledge to refocus the agency on protecting America’s critical infrastructure instead of propping up Biden-era government censorship. 
    “Let me just read some of the euphemisms that your predecessor used to talk about CISA’s mission in the censorship effort: ‘narrative control,’ ‘perception management’—’information integrity’ is my favorite,” Senator Hawley said. “You’re telling me that you’re going to get CISA out of the business of policing ‘narrative control?’” the Senator asked, to which Plankey affirmed.
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    Watch the full exchange here.
    Senator Hawley reminded Plankey and his Senate colleagues of the gross First Amendment abuses Americans faced online under the direction of the Biden Administration’s CISA. The agency’s wide-ranging censorship shut down posts about “COVID-19, vaccines, elections, school-board meetings.”
    Breaking with his Biden-era predecessors, Plankey assured the Senator that “it is not CISA’s job, and nor is it in its authorities, to censor or determine the truths, whether it be on social media or at any level of media.” If confirmed for the role, Plankey said he would, “like to focus CISA on what it’s mandated to do and that’s protect the federal civilian executive branch, as well as protect the critical infrastructure of the United States.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Lummis, Fitzgerald Introduce STUDENT Act to Reform National Education Association’s Federal Charter

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Wyoming Cynthia Lummis

    Washington, D.C. –  Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), along with Representative Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), today introduced the STUDENT Act, legislation that would impose necessary limitations and conditions on the National Education Association’s (NEA) federal charter to bring it in line with other federally chartered organizations and redirect it toward its original purpose of supporting teachers in America. 

    The NEA, which received its federal charter through an act of Congress, has strayed far from its original educational mission. Despite claiming to be “non-partisan,” the nation’s largest union has repeatedly supported divisive political causes through endorsements and financial contributions that harm students’ education and undermine parental rights. Earlier this month, the NEA members voted to cut ties with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) over its support for Israel. 

    “The NEA has exploited its federal charter to advance a radical political agenda that puts ideology before education,” said Sen. Lummis. “Wyoming parents and teachers deserve better than a union that prioritizes woke politics over student achievement. The resolution passed at the NEA Representative Assembly to cut ties with the Anti-Defamation League because of its support for Israel is abhorrent and does nothing to stem the rising tide of antisemitic incidents we’ve witnessed nationwide. Federal charters should be reserved for organizations that serve patriotic, charitable, historical, or educational purposes – not for unions that push divisive and antisemitic ideologies.”

    “The NEA long ago transformed from an educational association into a political machine, pushing a progressive agenda that puts activists ahead of students’ needs,” said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. “The STUDENT Act reins in NEA’s federal charter, restores accountability, and demands a return to its original purpose: educating, not indoctrinating, American children.”

    “The National Education Association has failed to respect its duties as a federally chartered organization or as a steward of children’s education,” said Sen. Ricketts.  “Rather than promote educational outcomes, they promote a radical agenda that supports illegal immigration and teaches harmful gender ideology.  It is time for Congress to restore oversight of the entity it created and make sure young Americans receive the education they deserve.”

    “Rep. Fitzgerald and Sen. Lummis should be commended for their leadership in introducing the STUDENT Act, which would address some of the NEA’s most concerning conduct and make it more accountable to the public and even its own members,” said Freedom Foundation CEO Aaron Withe. “The Freedom Foundation is proud to stand with these courageous lawmakers in the fight to restore sanity to public education.”

    “The Endowment for Middle East Truth, EMET, is proud to endorse the STUDENT Act,” said Sarah Stern, President of the Endowment for Middle East Truth (EMET). “We solidly stand behind the ADL’s fight against the rising tide of antisemitism, which has skyrocketed in our country since October 7, 2023, as well as their position on Israel. We are appalled by the National Education Association’s blatant refusal to entertain the ADL’s professional, fair and balanced point of view, and that they have chosen to take a position that effectively condones Hamas’ atrocities against the Jewish people. It’s unfortunate that the NEA no longer works to fulfil its core mission of advancing an American bias-free education and has instead dedicated itself to political indoctrination and prejudice.”

    In addition to Senators Lummis and Ricketts, U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Tim Sheehy (R-MT) are original cosponsors. 

    Background: 

    A 2023 Freedom Foundation report revealed that the NEA’s federal charter is unusually brief compared to other Title 36 federally-chartered organizations, allowing the union to operate with minimal oversight while enjoying taxpayer-funded benefits. 

    Key Provisions of the STUDENT Act:

    • Bans promotion of antisemitic beliefs, including harmful stereotypes about Jewish people, Holocaust denial or minimization, and hatred based on Jewish identity or connection to Israel
    • Prohibits the union from promoting or requiring adherence to critical race theory concepts.
    • Prohibits the NEA from engaging in electoral politics and lobbying, a restriction included in 60 percent of federal charters;
    • Eliminates the NEA’s exemption from Washington, D.C. property taxes 
    • Requires explicit member consent for all dues and fees 
    • Mandates comprehensive record-keeping and document accountability 
    • Directs all assets to the Department of Treasury if the NEA dissolves 
    • Prohibits discrimination and hiring quotas 
    • Prevents the NEA and its affiliates from calling strikes or work stoppages 
    • Requires all NEA officers to be U.S. citizens 
    • Establishes transparent governance standards 

    So far, the STUDENT Act has been endorsed by the following state and national organizations:

    • Alabama Policy Institute 
    • American for Fair Treatment 
    • Beacon Impact 
    • Buckeye Institute 
    • California Policy Center 
    • Center for the American Experiment 
    • Commonwealth Foundation 
    • Competitive Enterprise Institute 
    • Consumer Action for a Strong Economy 
    • Defense of Freedom Institute 
    • Endowment for Middle East Truth 
    • Foundation for Government Accountability 
    • Freedom Foundation 
    • Goldwater Institute 
    • Heartland Impact 
    • Heartland Institute 
    • Idaho Freedom Foundation 
    • Illinois Policy Institute 
    • Independent Women’s Voice 
    • Institute for Reforming Government Action Fund 
    • Institute for the American Worker 
    • John Locke Foundation 
    • Kansas Policy Institute 
    • Mackinac Center for Public Policy 
    • National Right to Work Committee 
    • Nevada Policy 
    • Palmetto Promise Institute 
    • Parents Defending Education Action 
    • Rio Grande Foundation 
    • Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy 
    • Upper Midwest Law Center 
    • Yankee Institute 
    • Young America’s Foundation 

    Read the full bill text here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Graham and Cornyn Call for Special Counsel to Investigate Obama Administration’s Role in the Russia Collusion Hoax

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Lindsey Graham

    WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), both senior members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today called on U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to appoint a special counsel to investigate the Obama Administration’s involvement in the Russia collusion hoax.

    “For the good of the country, we urge Attorney General Bondi to appoint a special counsel to investigate the extent to which former President Obama, his staff and administration officials manipulated the U.S. national security apparatus for a political outcome.

    “As we have supported in the past, appointing an independent special counsel would do the country a tremendous service in this case.

    “With every piece of information that gets released, it becomes more evident that the entire Russia collusion hoax was created by the Obama Administration to subvert the will of the American people.

    “Democrats and the liberal media have been out to get President Trump since 2016. There must be an immediate investigation of what we believe to be an unprecedented and clear abuse of power by a U.S. presidential administration.”

    Background:

    Last week, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard released evidence demonstrating that former President Barack Obama and his national security staff manipulated information from the intelligence community in order to insinuate that Russia was attempting to help then-candidate Donald Trump win the 2016 presidential election, including:

    • In the months leading up to the November 2016 election, the Intelligence Community (IC) assessed that Russia is “probably not trying … to influence the election by using cyber means.”
    • On December 7, 2016, after the election, talking points were prepared for DNI James Clapper stating, “Foreign adversaries did not use cyberattacks on election infrastructure to alter the US Presidential election outcome.”
    • A declassified copy of the Presidential Daily Brief, which was prepared using intelligence from the CIA, Defense Intelligence Agency, FBI, National Security Agency, Department of Homeland Security, State Department, and open sources, for Obama on December 8, 2016, assessed that “Russian and criminal actors did not impact recent US election results by conducting malicious cyber activities against election infrastructure.”
    • That Presidential Daily Brief was scheduled to be published on December 9, 2016, but communications revealed that DNI Clapper’s office stopped its publication “based on some new guidance”.
    • On December 9, 2016, Obama gathered top National Security Council Principals for a meeting in the Situation Room that included James Clapper, John Brennan, Susan Rice, John Kerry, Loretta Lynch, Andrew McCabe and others, to discuss Russia.
    • After the meeting, DNI Clapper’s Executive Assistant sent an email to IC leaders tasking them with creating a new IC assessment “per the President’s request” that details the “tools Moscow used and actions it took to influence the 2016 election.” It went on to say, “ODNI will lead this effort with participation from CIA, FBI, NSA, and DHS.”
    • Obama officials leaked false statements to media outlets, including The Washington Post and The New York Times, claiming, “Russia has attempted through cyber means to interfere in, if not actively influence, the outcome of an election.”
    • On January 6, 2017, a new Intelligence Community Assessment was released.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Fischer Advances Over $60 Million to Improve Nebraska’s Infrastructure, Firefighting Capabilities

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Nebraska Deb Fischer
    Advances additional provision to enhance roadway safety
    Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced she advanced over $60 million in funding to support critical infrastructure projects and firefighting capabilities across Nebraska. 
    The funding was included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act, which now awaits consideration on the Senate Floor.“From roads and bridges to railways and airports — our infrastructure keeps Nebraska’s communities connected. It allows our farmers and ranchers to bring their goods to market and enables us to travel to work or school. By investing in infrastructure, we are investing in our future. I’m proud to advance these critical investments which will improve our state’s infrastructure for Nebraska’s families and make our Good Life even better,” Fischer said.Fischer advanced funding to support critical investments in Nebraska’s infrastructure:
    $6 million to the Alliance Airport for electrical improvements
    $6 million to add safety enhancements to the Heartland Expressway
    $5.2 million to replace the Lisco Bridge in Garden County
    $5 million to extend the runway and parallel taxiway at the Blair Airport
    $4.7 million to pave a 4-mile stretch of Hickory Road in Gage County
    $4 million to road improvements for Fairbury Highway 36
    $4 million to improve the lighting system at the Hastings Airport
    $3.5 million to improve walkability and safety of downtown Omaha
    $3.4 million to complete the parallel taxiway and improve the lighting system at the Nebraska City Airport
    $3.4 million to make improvements to roads in Sheridan and Garden County
    $3.2 million to make roadway improvements on Cedar River Road in Garfield County
    $2.2 million to reconstruct the 9th street roadway in Stromsburg
    $897,000 to replace or repair multiple bridges in Brown County
    $880,000 to pave the Adams Bypass
    $700,000 to pave the roadway and improve access to the local grain elevator in Exeter
    $600,000 to relocate the Midfield Connector Taxiway at Brenner Field Airport in Falls City
    Fischer advanced funding to support Nebraska’s firefighting capabilities: 
    $2.5 million to replace South Sioux City’s aerial ladder fire truck
    $1.8 million to replace Plattsmouth’s aerial ladder fire truck
    $1.3 million to upgrade Friend’s fire hall facilities
    $1.3 million to upgrade Clatonia’s fire hall facilities
    Fischer advanced key provision to enhance roadway safety:
    Advanced language from Fischer’s She DRIVES Act by directing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to adopt the most advanced crash test dummies.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Guthrie Votes to Fully Fund Department of Defense

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Brett Guthrie (2nd District Kentucky)

    Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026.

    “After four years of failed Democratic leadership diminishing our standing on the world stage, peace through strength is back. Under the leadership of President Trump and House Republicans, our United States military is stronger than ever, equipped, and ready to defend our nation against any threat,” said Congressman Brett Guthrie.“As a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, I know firsthand that peace is best preserved through a strong U.S. military! This bill invests billions into the men and women who volunteer to keep our nation safe and ensures that American industries can manufacture the necessary tools to accomplish the mission.”

    Background:
     H.R. 4016 builds upon Republicans’ agenda of investing in our military strength to restore America’s standing as a deterrent to those who attempt to spread chaos and destruction. By allocating $831.5 billion for the Department of Defense, Congress is sending a clear message to the world: America is back.
    Specifically, this legislation:

    • Includes an increase of 3.8% in basic pay for all military personnel effective January 1, 2026.
    • Invests in youth development and workforce programs that prepare our next generation soldiers and businesses including Apex Accelerators, Starbase, the National Guard Youth Challenge, and U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Programs.
    • Allocates $36.9 billion for 28 ships including six battle force ships 
    • Dedicates $1.5 billion for the Maritime Industrial Base to invest in critical areas including supplier capacity and capability, strategic outsourcing, workforce training, and technology and infrastructure.
    • Enhances investments in 5th and 6th generation aircraft.
    • Allocates approximately $13 billion for missile defense and space programs to augment and integrate in support of the Golden Dome effort.
    • Delivers increases for the State Partnership Program operations and personnel costs for both the Army National Guard and Air National Guard.

    More information about the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026 prior to adoption of amendments can be found here. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: NEWS: Rep. Jim Costa Secures $35.4 Million for Head Start Programs in Fresno and Tulare Counties

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jim Costa Representing 16th District of California

    WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced $35.4 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support Head Start and Early Head Start services in Fresno and Tulare counties. These programs provide critical early childhood education, healthcare, and family support services to families across the San Joaquin Valley.“Every child deserves a fair shot, no matter their zip code or family income. I’ve always fought to protect Head Start because it gives kids the tools to succeed,” said Congressman Costa. “This funding means more children will walk into kindergarten ready to learn, and more families will have access to reliable, affordable childcare they can count on.”BACKGROUNDHead Start is a federally funded program administered by HHS that promotes school readiness for children from birth to age five. It provides comprehensive services, including early education, health screenings, nutrition assistance, and parental support to underserved families across the country.Research consistently shows that children who participate in Head Start programs are more likely to start school on track and succeed in later academic settings. As part of its latest funding cycle, HHS awarded the following grants to support local operations:

    Fresno County: $23.7 million for the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC)
    Tulare County: $11.6 million for the Tulare County Office of Education (TCOE)

    These grants will support ongoing program operations, staff retention, classroom improvements, and expanded access to services for eligible families in the region.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Arterial Cannula Recall: Edwards Lifesciences Removes Arterial Cannula due to Risk of Wire Exposure

    Source: US Department of Health and Human Services – 3

    This recall involves removing devices from where they are used or sold. The FDA has identified this recall as the most serious type. This device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it.
    Affected Product

    Product Family
    Model Number
    UDI-DI

    OptiSite Arterial Perfusion Cannula
    OPTI16
    00690103180558

    OptiSite Arterial Perfusion Cannula 
    OPTI18
    00690103180565

    Peripheral Femoral Arterial Cannula
    FEMII016A
    00690103031232

    Peripheral Femoral Arterial Cannula
    FEMII016AS
    00690103168341

    Peripheral Femoral Arterial Cannula
    FEMII018A
    00690103031256

    Peripheral Femoral Arterial Cannula
    FEMII018AS
    00690103168358

    What to Do
    Do not use the identified affected products listed in the table above.

    On May 16, 2025, Edwards Lifesciences began sending all affected customers a “Field Corrective Action #192” letter recommending the following actions:

    Search your inventory for and remove the affected product.
    Share this notice with appropriate clinical staff at your site.
    Ensure no patient follow-up or notification is necessary.
    Work with your Edwards enableCV (eCV) Representative to return affected product and receive a credit.
    Distributors should notify all customers who have purchased the affected product by sending the customer notification they received.

    Reason for Recall
    Edwards Lifesciences has identified occurrences in which a 3mm to 4mm section of wire, from the wire-reinforcement coil at the cannula tip of the OptiSite Arterial Perfusion Cannula devices, was found to be exposed (released from the cannula body). Since some Femoral Arterial Cannula models are made of the same components as the impacted OptiSite Arterial Perfusion Cannula, Edwards has included those Femoral Arterial Cannula models as affected product to be removed from use.
    Risks to the patient of using the affected product with exposed wire include major tissue damage, puncturing the artery which could cause bleeding, inadequate perfusion, and hemolysis.
    As of May 20, 2025, Edwards Lifesciences has not reported any serious injuries or deaths associated with this issue.
    Device Use
    The Edwards Lifesciences arterial perfusion cannulae are indicated for adult patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass. They are intended to provide arterial perfusion of oxygenated blood in the extracorporeal circuit for up to six hours.
    Contact Information
    Customers in the U.S. with adverse reactions, quality problems, or questions about this recall should contact their Edwards eCV Representative or Edwards Customer Service at FCA_ECV@edwards.com or 888-943-2783.
    Unique Device Identifier (UDI)
    The unique device identifier (UDI) helps identify individual medical devices sold in the United States from distribution to use. The UDI allows for more accurate reporting, reviewing, and analyzing of adverse event reports so that devices can be identified more quickly, and as a result, problems potentially resolved more quickly.

    How do I report a problem?
    Health care professionals and consumers may report adverse reactions or quality problems they experienced using these devices to MedWatch: The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program.

    Content current as of:
    07/24/2025

    Regulated Product(s)

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Federal Court Orders UK Firms, Residents from China, Oklahoma to Pay $19M in CFTC Fraud Case

    Source: US Commodity Futures Trading Commission

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced today the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington has resolved all claims the CFTC filed in its September 2024 complaint against Qian Bai and Chao Li, both residents of the People’s Republic of China, their co-conspirator Lan Bai, a resident of Oklahoma, as well as Aipu Limited and Fidefx Investments Ltd., which were both United Kingdom private limited companies. [See CFTC Press Release No. 8987-24].
    The court found that the defendants, while acting as a common enterprise, operated fraudulent websites that purported to allow customers to trade for over 18 months and fraudulently solicited and misappropriated at least $3,630,849 from at least 34 customers in connection with the sale of agreements, contracts or transactions in leveraged or margined retail commodity transactions, off-exchange retail foreign currency contracts, and commodity futures contracts.
    On July 14, the court entered an order against Lan Bai requiring her to pay, jointly and severally, a $699,534 civil monetary penalty and restitution of $233,178 to defrauded victims for her role in the fraudulent scheme. 
    On May 22, the court entered a default judgment against Qian Bai, Li, Aipu Limited, and Fidefx, which requires them to pay, jointly and severally, a $13,863,170 civil monetary penalty and restitution of $4,621,056. The default judgment also imposes permanent injunctions against them and bans them from trading in any CFTC-regulated markets, entering into any transactions involving commodity interests, and registering with the CFTC. 
    Previously, the CFTC and Lan Bai entered into a consent order which imposes a permanent injunction against her and bans her from trading in any CFTC-regulated markets, entering into any transactions involving commodity interests, and registering with the CFTC.
    The CFTC cautions that orders requiring repayment of funds to victims may not result in the recovery of any money lost because the wrongdoers may not have sufficient funds or assets. The CFTC will continue to fight vigorously for the protection of customers and to ensure the wrongdoers are held accountable.
    Division of Enforcement staff responsible for this case are Karen Kenmotsu, George H. Malas, Michael Amakor, Chrystal Gonnella, Timothy J. Mulreany, and Paul G. Hayeck. 
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    CFTC’s Fraud Advisory
    The CFTC has issued several customer protection fraud advisories, including Avoid Forex, Precious Metals, and Digital Asset Romance Scams, which warns users of online dating and social media platforms about an increase in scams that lure victims into sending their money to fraudulent websites that claim to trade foreign currency exchange (forex) contracts, precious metals contracts, and/or digital assets. 
    The CFTC also strongly urges the public to verify a company’s registration with the CFTC at NFA BASIC before committing funds. If unregistered, a customer should be wary of providing funds to that entity.
    Report suspicious activities or information, such as possible violations of commodity trading laws, to the Division of Enforcement via a toll-free hotline 866-FON-CFTC (866-366-2382) or file a tip or complaint online or contact the Whistleblower Office. Whistleblowers are eligible to receive between 10 and 30 percent of the monetary sanctions collected, paid from the Customer Protection Fund financed through monetary sanctions paid to the CFTC by violators of the CEA.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: School Districts Submit Smartphone Restriction Plans

    Source: US State of New York

    overnor Kathy Hochul today highlighted more momentum for New York’s implementation of distraction-free schools this fall, as approximately 300 school districts statewide have now submitted their plans for bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions in advance of the State’s August 1 deadline. School districts are continuing to share their distraction-free policy with the New York State Education Department (NYSED). As districts finalize their policy in advance of the deadline, they can continue to utilize the resources seen on the Distraction-Free Schools page on Governor Hochul’s website for distraction-free schools, which provides a policy FAQ, external informational toolkit and other resources.

    “Our young people succeed when they’re learning and growing, not clicking and scrolling — and that’s why New York will be ready to implement bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions on the first day of school,” Governor Hochul said. “I’m pleased that most school districts across the state have either already implemented or are finalizing their distraction-free policy — and my team continues to provide the resources and tools to ensure school districts publish their policy by the August 1 deadline.”

    This new requirement will take place in the 2025-26 School Year and applies to all schools in public school districts, as well as charter schools and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES).

    This month, Governor Hochul has held roundtable discussions with school district administrators, teachers and other stakeholders from New York City and the Capital Region to highlight their plans for implementing bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions when school resumes this fall. With NYC Public Schools being the nation’s largest school system, teachers and administrators, unions, school safety officers and students spoke about their plans for this upcoming school year, alongside New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos.

    In a conversation with the Governor and Melinda Person, President of New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), Albany City School District, Schenectady City School District, Utica City School District and East Greenbush Central School District shared their highlights as they have finalized their distraction-free policy in advance of the State’s August 1 deadline.

    State Senator Shelley B. Mayer said, “I am pleased that approximately 300 school districts across New York have submitted considered, bell-to-bell cell phone restriction plans. The bell-to-bell cell phone restriction and the plans submitted demonstrate a real commitment to creating learning environments that put students’ academic focus and mental well-being first. Importantly, each district has worked to craft a policy that meets the unique needs of their own school community. I commend school leaders, educators, and families for coming together to support students and take meaningful action to reduce distractions and improve outcomes in our classrooms.”

    State Senator John Liu said, “This milestone of approximately 300 school districts submitting plans for keeping phones out of school shows that New York schools are moving swiftly to implement distraction-free policies. This rapid momentum puts us on a fast track for a statewide bell-to-bell phone restriction and moves us one step closer to safer, healthier, and academically engaging learning environments.”

    Governor Hochul’s cellphone policy creates a statewide standard for distraction-free schools in New York including:

    • Prohibits unsanctioned use of smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices on school grounds in K-12 schools for the entire school day (from “bell to bell”), including classroom time and other settings like lunch and study hall periods
    • Allows schools to develop their own plans for storing smartphones during the day — giving administrators and teachers the flexibility to do what works best for their buildings and students
    • Secures $13.5 million in funding to be made available for schools that need assistance in purchasing storage solutions to help them go distraction-free
    • Requires schools to give parents a way to contact their kids during the day when necessary
    • Requires teachers, parents and students to be consulted in developing the local policy
    • Prevents inequitable discipline

    Governor Hochul’s policy clarifies that students will have authorized access to simple cellphones without internet capability, as well as internet-enabled devices officially provided by their school for classroom instruction, such as laptops or tablets used as part of lesson plans.

    Additionally, the Governor’s policy includes several exemptions to smartphone restrictions, including for students who require access to an internet-enabled device to manage a medical condition, where required by a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), for academic purposes or for other legitimate purposes, such as translation, family caregiving and emergencies.

    Governor Hochul pursued this initiative after engaging in a statewide listening tour with teachers, parents, and students. Her report “More Learning, Less Scrolling: Creating Distraction-Free Schools” underscores the following:

    • Smartphones distract students and inhibit learning and creativity
    • Phone-free environments do not compromise student safety
    • Phone-free environments support the mental health of students and teachers
    • Open communication and direct guidance for all stakeholders is key for successful implementation
    • Schools must address any parent concerns about staying in contact with their children during the day
    • An effective distraction-free policy must focus on the entire school day, rather than solely on time in the classroom
    • Schools can strengthen their distraction-free environment by connecting more students with in-person engagement like clubs, sports, arts and other programming

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta Challenges Trump Administration’s Withholding of AmeriCorps Funds

    Source: US State of California

    OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two states, expanded its ongoing legal challenge of the Trump Administration’s attempt to gut AmeriCorps by adding the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as a defendant for withholding tens of millions of dollars in funding for critical service programs. In June, Attorney General Bonta and the coalition secured a court order that reinstated hundreds of AmeriCorps programs that were unlawfully cancelled and barred AmeriCorps from making similar cuts without formal rulemaking. Despite this order, OMB is withholding vast sums intended for outstanding service programs, threatening their survival and the wellbeing of those who depend on their services. Because of the Trump Administration’s withholding of these critical resources, Attorney General Bonta and the coalition today filed an amended lawsuit that adds OMB as a defendant and brings new legal claims against the agency. 

    “AmeriCorps represents the best of who we are, what we can be, as a nation,” said Attorney General Bonta. “Last month, I secured a court order stopping the illegal dismantling of AmeriCorps – ensuring these selfless servicemembers can continue to serve our communities while litigation continues. But now, President Trump is trying a different, yet similarly, illegal tactic to withhold funding. We’re going back to court to block this latest maneuver – and we’ll keep fighting to ensure this invaluable program continues.”   

    AmeriCorps, an independent federal agency that engages Americans in meaningful community-based service, provides opportunities for more than 200,000 Americans to serve their communities every year. AmeriCorps supports national and state community service programs by funding and placing volunteers in local and national organizations that address critical community needs. Organizations rely on support from AmeriCorps to recruit, place, and supervise AmeriCorps members nationwide. 

    In 2024, more than 6,150 California members served at least 1,200 locations, including schools, food banks, homeless shelters, health clinics, youth centers, veterans’ facilities, and other nonprofit and faith-based organizations. AmeriCorps invested more than $133 million in federal funding to California that same year to support cost-effective community solutions, working with local partners on the ground to help communities tackle their toughest challenges. This includes programs like:

    • Prevent Child Abuse California, which hosts 65 AmeriCorps members who provide academic assistance, life skills, and financial literacy to hundreds of foster youths across 15 counties. 
    • Partnership for Veterans and People Experiencing Homeless, which hosts 25 AmeriCorps members that provide housing services, job placement, and case management to veterans and homeless individuals in Santa Barbara County.
    • Reading Partners California, which hosts 80 AmeriCorps members who recruit and manage approximately 1400 volunteers to provide one-on-one literacy tutoring to students at 58 low-income elementary schools.

    In the amended complaint, Attorney General Bonta and the coalition allege that OMB has unlawfully withheld from plaintiff states well over $38 million in support intended for specific AmeriCorps programs, across multiple funding streams. For example, OMB appears to have withheld tens of millions of dollars intended for AmeriCorps Senior Companion Programs and Foster Grandparent Programs in plaintiff states, programs that pair low-income seniors with children in need of mentorship and support or with other seniors in need of companionship and care. The Administration has also withheld approximately $5 million intended for plaintiff state service commissions, which was needed to provide training and technical assistance to service members across the country. And while AmeriCorps decided to fund numerous programs in plaintiff states with over $33 million in highly competitive grants for the next service year, OMB is preparing to withhold these funds from distribution as well.    

    The coalition establishes that the Trump Administration has acted unlawfully in its withholding of AmeriCorps funds, violating both the Administrative Procedure Act and the separation of powers under the U.S. Constitution. Congress created AmeriCorps and appropriated funding to support public service, and neither OMB nor AmeriCorps hold authority to defy Congress by refusing to distribute funds to worthy service programs.   

    In filing the amended complaint, Attorney General Bonta and the attorneys general of Maryland, Delaware, and Colorado lead the attorneys general of Arizona, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, the District of Columbia, as well as the states of Kentucky and Pennsylvania. 

    A copy of the amended complaint is available here. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Welch Warns of New Nuclear Arms Race, Urges U.S. to Spearhead New Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty 

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont)

    Welch calls on the U.S. to negotiate a successor to the New START Treaty 
    WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) this week took to the Senate Floor to urge the United States to reaffirm its commitment to pursue a world free of nuclear weapons. Senator Welch warned the threat of a new nuclear arms race is looming with the imminent expiration of the New START Treaty. 
    “In the 1980s, thanks to negotiators in both countries, the United States and Russia curtailed an unrestrained nuclear arms race that led to the deployment of staggering numbers of increasingly destructive weapons that could not rationally be justified for deterrence or any other purpose. The START Treaty and New START were historic achievements—bipartisan achievements,” said Senator Welch. “I would like to think that President Trump was serious when he spoke of the need for the U.S., Russia, and China to stop building more nuclear weapons. But even modest steps to reduce the chance of a catastrophic mistake or miscalculation resulting in the use of nuclear weapons should be among our highest national priorities.” 
    Watch Senator Welch’s speech below: 

    On the 80th anniversary of the Trinity test, Senator Welch joined Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in introducing a resolution urging the United States to lead the world to halt and reverse the nuclear arms race. 
    Learn more about Senator Welch’s work by visiting his website or by following him on social media. 

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Qatar Reaffirms Its Rejection of Using Food, Starvation of Civilians as Weapon of War

    Source: Government of Qatar

    New York, July 24

    The State of Qatar has reiterated its rejection of the use of food and the starvation of civilians as a weapon of war, calling on the international community to compel Israel to allow the safe, sustained, and unobstructed entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, to be distributed by international humanitarian organizations.

    This came in a statement delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani during the UN Security Council quarterly open debate on The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question‌ (MEPQ), held at UN Headquarters in New York.

    Her Excellency emphasized that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is beyond description, amid widespread famine, the collapse of infrastructure and the healthcare system, the spread of disease, and a death toll surpassing 58,000, including nearly 18,000 children.

    She affirmed the State of Qatar strong condemnation of Israel ongoing attacks on civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and residential areas, stressing that the forced displacement of Palestinians in any form constitutes a blatant violation of international humanitarian law.

    Her Excellency also stated that Qatar has made sincere efforts, in coordination with Egypt and the United States, to reach a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. She noted that past diplomatic efforts had yielded tangible results through previously reached agreements, and that current mediation efforts are ongoing to bridge the gap between the parties and secure an urgent agreement.

    She further condemned the statements made by Israel Minister of Justice regarding the annexation of the West Bank, describing them as a continuation of illegal settlement policies and a flagrant violation of international law and UN Security Council Resolution 2334. She also denounced the approval of new settlement construction and the attacks carried out by settlers as part of an ongoing series of crimes against the unarmed Palestinian population. She called for urgent international action to protect civilians and to ensure accountability for those responsible.

    Her Excellency conveyed Qatar condemnation of attempts by the Israeli occupation to alter the religious and historical status of holy sites, including the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli officials and settlers, the closure of the Jerusalem Fund, and the transfer of authority over Al Ibrahimi Mosque to a Jewish religious council.

    She said Qatar warned of the risks of regional spillover due to the conflict and condemned Israel attacks on Syria, reaffirming its support for the Syrian Arab Republic sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, and the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people for stability and development.

    She also reaffirmed the State of Qatar’s principled and unwavering support for Lebanon, its unity and territorial integrity, and called for the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces from all Lebanese territory, urging all parties to uphold the ceasefire agreement.

    Her Excellency expressed the State of Qatar welcome of the upcoming United Nations High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution to be co-chaired next week by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the French Republic. Qatar hopes the conference will yield tangible results and clear international commitments, serving as a foundational step toward full UN membership for the State of Palestine.

    Her Excellency concluded by reaffirming Qatar principled and consistent stance in support of a just and sustainable solution to the Palestinian issue, based on international legitimacy and ensuring the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among them, the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. She stressed that Qatar will spare no effort in facilitating and supporting efforts toward achieving this goal. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Utah Man Sentenced for Wire Fraud Schemes

    Source: US State of California

    Defendant Impersonated Federal Agent, Attorney, and Others to Perpetrate $3.5M Fraud

    A Utah man was sentenced yesterday to 108 months in prison for wire fraud, impersonating a federal officer, aggravated identity theft, and making a false statement.

    The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: from 2018 through 2020, Santiago Garcia Gutierrez (Garcia), of Salt Lake City, defrauded a single victim out of more than $2.8 million by falsely representing that he was a confidential informant with the Department of Homeland Security. He also falsely represented that he could acquire, at discounted prices, exotic cars, planes, and vessels that had been seized by the U.S. government through forfeiture. Garcia falsely induced the victim to use him as an intermediary to receive the money that the victim believed was then being used to purchase what turned out to be non-existent luxury assets. To convince his victim the scheme was legitimate, Garcia contacted the victim on numerous occasions via text message from multiple phone numbers, falsely claiming to be a confidential government informant, federal agent and, at times, Garcia’s own attorney.

    In addition, from 2019 through 2024, Garcia  defrauded eight additional victims across the country. To execute these other frauds, Garcia falsely induced victims to invest money into federal oil wells in which he had an ownership interest, promising large returns on investment. The victims never realized any profits, however, because Garcia diverted the investment funds for his own benefit. To effectuate these schemes and lend them legitimacy, Garcia again assumed the identity of his attorney. In total, Garcia defrauded these victims of more than $900,000.

    Finally, Garcia did not pay royalties to the federal government on the sale of oil extracted from the wells, despite knowing that he had a duty to do so.

    In addition to the term of imprisonment, U.S. District Judge Howard C. Nielson Jr. for the District of Utah ordered Garcia to pay $3,795,930.60 in restitution to the victims of his crimes, and to forfeit $2,853,789.27.

    Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Karen E. Kelly of the Justice Department’s Tax Division, Acting U.S. Attorney Felice John Viti for the District of Utah, and Special Agent in Charge Carissa Messick of IRS Criminal Investigation’s Phoenix Field Office made the announcement.

    IRS Criminal Investigation’s Phoenix Field Office and the EPA investigated the case.

    Senior Litigation Counsel Richard M. Rolwing and former Trial Attorney Erika Suhr of the Tax Division prosecuted the case.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Utah Man Sentenced for Wire Fraud Schemes

    Source: United States Attorneys General

    Defendant Impersonated Federal Agent, Attorney, and Others to Perpetrate $3.5M Fraud

    A Utah man was sentenced yesterday to 108 months in prison for wire fraud, impersonating a federal officer, aggravated identity theft, and making a false statement.

    The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: from 2018 through 2020, Santiago Garcia Gutierrez (Garcia), of Salt Lake City, defrauded a single victim out of more than $2.8 million by falsely representing that he was a confidential informant with the Department of Homeland Security. He also falsely represented that he could acquire, at discounted prices, exotic cars, planes, and vessels that had been seized by the U.S. government through forfeiture. Garcia falsely induced the victim to use him as an intermediary to receive the money that the victim believed was then being used to purchase what turned out to be non-existent luxury assets. To convince his victim the scheme was legitimate, Garcia contacted the victim on numerous occasions via text message from multiple phone numbers, falsely claiming to be a confidential government informant, federal agent and, at times, Garcia’s own attorney.

    In addition, from 2019 through 2024, Garcia  defrauded eight additional victims across the country. To execute these other frauds, Garcia falsely induced victims to invest money into federal oil wells in which he had an ownership interest, promising large returns on investment. The victims never realized any profits, however, because Garcia diverted the investment funds for his own benefit. To effectuate these schemes and lend them legitimacy, Garcia again assumed the identity of his attorney. In total, Garcia defrauded these victims of more than $900,000.

    Finally, Garcia did not pay royalties to the federal government on the sale of oil extracted from the wells, despite knowing that he had a duty to do so.

    In addition to the term of imprisonment, U.S. District Judge Howard C. Nielson Jr. for the District of Utah ordered Garcia to pay $3,795,930.60 in restitution to the victims of his crimes, and to forfeit $2,853,789.27.

    Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Karen E. Kelly of the Justice Department’s Tax Division, Acting U.S. Attorney Felice John Viti for the District of Utah, and Special Agent in Charge Carissa Messick of IRS Criminal Investigation’s Phoenix Field Office made the announcement.

    IRS Criminal Investigation’s Phoenix Field Office and the EPA investigated the case.

    Senior Litigation Counsel Richard M. Rolwing and former Trial Attorney Erika Suhr of the Tax Division prosecuted the case.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Ahead of Colorado River Day, Hickenlooper, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Snowpack Monitoring, Help Manage Water

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator John Hickenlooper – Colorado
    WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and John Curtis introduced the bipartisan Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 to help better predict and measure water supply to manage drought in the West, including on the Colorado River. Tomorrow, July 25th, is Colorado River Day, which celebrates the day when the river was officially renamed to the Colorado River in 1921.
    “You can’t manage what you can’t measure,” said Hickenlooper. “Snowmelt is Colorado’s largest reservoir. Leveraging advanced snow monitoring tech will give us more accurate water predictions and unlock a better understanding of how to make the most of our water in an era of extreme drought.”
    “In the West, water is everything—our economy, our communities, and our way of life depend on it,” said Curtis. “This bill brings 21st century tools to one of the oldest challenges we face: knowing how much water we’ll have and when. By reauthorizing this program, we’re embracing new technology like airborne snow surveys and advanced modeling to give our water managers the clarity they need to prepare, allocate, and respond.”
    More than 80% of Colorado’s annual surface water supply comes from snowmelt runoff. Accurate measurements of snowpack are necessary to have a clear picture of the snowmelt that feeds rivers and streams across the West.
    The bipartisan legislation would reauthorize the Bureau of Reclamation’s (BOR) Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program which provides grants to advance emerging snow monitoring technology that improve water supply predictions.
    Specifically, the bill would:
    Reauthorize BOR’s Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program through 2031
    Increase authorization from $15 million over five years to $32.5 million over five years
    Update language in existing authorization to emphasize water supply forecasting activities that inform interstate water management decisions
    Yesterday, Representatives Joe Neguse and Jeff Hurd’s companion legislation advanced out of the House Committee on Natural Resources.
    As governor, Hickenlooper helped negotiate the 2019 Colorado River Basin Drought Contingency Plan, which helped protect critical levels at Lake Powell and Lake Mead and ensured continued compliance with the 1922 Colorado River Compact. In the Senate, Hickenlooper convened the bipartisan Colorado River Caucus to help address the Colorado River crisis.
    The bipartisan Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 is supported by American Rivers, the Southwestern Water Conservation District, Colorado River District, Denver Water, Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Water Congress, Colorado Municipal League, Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, the Environmental Defense Fund, The Nature Conservancy, the National Ski Areas Association, the Family Farm Alliance, the National Audubon Society, and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.
    Full text of the bill available HERE.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Labrador’s ICAC Task Force Arrests Cassia County Man for Child Exploitation

    Source: US State of Idaho

    Home Newsroom Attorney General Labrador’s ICAC Task Force Arrests Cassia County Man for Child Exploitation

    BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested Theodore Prevost on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, for alleged sexual exploitation of a child.
    “My office and ICAC unit remain committed to protecting families, educating parents, and keeping children safe online,” said Attorney General Labrador. “Anyone in Idaho who uses the internet to exploit minors will be found and held accountable by our ICAC investigators.”
    Forty-eight-year-old Theodore Prevost has been charged with four counts of distribution and two counts of possession of visual representations of a child through computer-generated imagery. Further charges are potentially pending.  The Idaho ICAC Unit was assisted by the Cassia County Sheriff’s Office, the Rupert Police Department, affiliates from the Meridian Police Department, and Idaho Falls Police Department.  Anyone with information regarding the exploitation of children is encouraged to contact local police, the Attorney General’s ICAC Unit at 208-947-8700, or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.  The Attorney General’s ICAC Unit works with the Idaho ICAC Task Force, a coalition of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, to investigate and prosecute individuals who use the internet to criminally exploit children. Parents, educators, and law enforcement officials can find more information and helpful resources at the ICAC website, ICACIdaho.org.

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  • MIL-OSI: $HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of TC Bancshares, Inc. (OTCMKTS: TCBC)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. The firm is headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and is investigating TC Bancshares, Inc. (OTCMKTS: TCBC) related to its merger with Colony Bankcorp, Inc. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, each outstanding share of TCBC common stock issued will be converted, at the election of each TCBC shareholder, either (i) $21.25 in cash, or (ii) 1.25 shares of Colony common stock. Is it a fair deal?

    Click here for more info https://monteverdelaw.com/case/tc-bancshares-inc/. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.

    NOT ALL LAW FIRMS ARE EQUAL. Before you hire a law firm, you should talk to a lawyer and ask:

    1. Do you file class actions and go to Court?
    2. When was the last time you recovered money for shareholders?
    3. What cases did you recover money in and how much?

    About Monteverde & Associates PC

    Our firm litigates and has recovered money for shareholders…and we do it from our offices in the Empire State Building. We are a national class action securities firm with a successful track record in trial and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. 

    No one is above the law. If you own common stock in the above listed company and have concerns or wish to obtain additional information free of charge, please visit our website or contact Juan Monteverde, Esq. either via e-mail at jmonteverde@monteverdelaw.com or by telephone at (212) 971-1341.

    Contact:
    Juan Monteverde, Esq.
    MONTEVERDE & ASSOCIATES PC
    The Empire State Building
    350 Fifth Ave. Suite 4740
    New York, NY 10118
    United States of America
    jmonteverde@monteverdelaw.com
    Tel: (212) 971-1341

    Attorney Advertising. (C) 2025 Monteverde & Associates PC. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Monteverde & Associates PC (www.monteverdelaw.com).  Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome with respect to any future matter.

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  • MIL-OSI: $HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of TC Bancshares, Inc. (OTCMKTS: TCBC)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. The firm is headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and is investigating TC Bancshares, Inc. (OTCMKTS: TCBC) related to its merger with Colony Bankcorp, Inc. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, each outstanding share of TCBC common stock issued will be converted, at the election of each TCBC shareholder, either (i) $21.25 in cash, or (ii) 1.25 shares of Colony common stock. Is it a fair deal?

    Click here for more info https://monteverdelaw.com/case/tc-bancshares-inc/. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.

    NOT ALL LAW FIRMS ARE EQUAL. Before you hire a law firm, you should talk to a lawyer and ask:

    1. Do you file class actions and go to Court?
    2. When was the last time you recovered money for shareholders?
    3. What cases did you recover money in and how much?

    About Monteverde & Associates PC

    Our firm litigates and has recovered money for shareholders…and we do it from our offices in the Empire State Building. We are a national class action securities firm with a successful track record in trial and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. 

    No one is above the law. If you own common stock in the above listed company and have concerns or wish to obtain additional information free of charge, please visit our website or contact Juan Monteverde, Esq. either via e-mail at jmonteverde@monteverdelaw.com or by telephone at (212) 971-1341.

    Contact:
    Juan Monteverde, Esq.
    MONTEVERDE & ASSOCIATES PC
    The Empire State Building
    350 Fifth Ave. Suite 4740
    New York, NY 10118
    United States of America
    jmonteverde@monteverdelaw.com
    Tel: (212) 971-1341

    Attorney Advertising. (C) 2025 Monteverde & Associates PC. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Monteverde & Associates PC (www.monteverdelaw.com).  Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome with respect to any future matter.

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  • MIL-OSI: $HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of City Office REIT, Inc. (NYSE: CIO)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. The firm is headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and is investigating City Office REIT, Inc. (NYSE: CIO) related to its merger with MCME Carell Holdings, LP. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, each outstanding share of City Office common stock will be converted into the right to receive $7.00 per share in cash. Is it a fair deal?

    Click here for more info https://monteverdelaw.com/case/city-office-reit-inc/. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.

    NOT ALL LAW FIRMS ARE EQUAL. Before you hire a law firm, you should talk to a lawyer and ask:

    1. Do you file class actions and go to Court?
    2. When was the last time you recovered money for shareholders?
    3. What cases did you recover money in and how much?

    About Monteverde & Associates PC

    Our firm litigates and has recovered money for shareholders…and we do it from our offices in the Empire State Building. We are a national class action securities firm with a successful track record in trial and appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. 

    No one is above the law. If you own common stock in the above listed company and have concerns or wish to obtain additional information free of charge, please visit our website or contact Juan Monteverde, Esq. either via e-mail at jmonteverde@monteverdelaw.com or by telephone at (212) 971-1341.

    Contact:
    Juan Monteverde, Esq.
    MONTEVERDE & ASSOCIATES PC
    The Empire State Building
    350 Fifth Ave. Suite 4740
    New York, NY 10118
    United States of America
    jmonteverde@monteverdelaw.com
    Tel: (212) 971-1341

    Attorney Advertising. (C) 2025 Monteverde & Associates PC. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is Monteverde & Associates PC (www.monteverdelaw.com).  Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome with respect to any future matter.

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  • MIL-OSI: $HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of City Office REIT, Inc. (NYSE: CIO)

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the “M&A Class Action Firm”), has recovered millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as a Top 50 Firm in the 2024 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. The firm is headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City and is investigating City Office REIT, Inc. (NYSE: CIO) related to its merger with MCME Carell Holdings, LP. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, each outstanding share of City Office common stock will be converted into the right to receive $7.00 per share in cash. Is it a fair deal?

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  • MIL-OSI: MSBFUND significantly increases its holdings of SOL tokens, injecting confidence into ecological development and driving a new round of value reassessment for the Solana chain

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Los Angeles, USA , July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    In July 2025, the global compliant digital asset trading platform MSBFUND officially announced a large-scale increase in its holdings of Solana ecosystem token SOL, surpassing 2.5 million tokens and becoming a focal point in the industry. According to on-chain data, MSBFUND has recently completed multiple transactions to accumulate SOL, with a single-day net purchase exceeding 300,000 SOL. This move not only strengthens the platform’s foresight in mainstream public chain asset allocation but also sends a strong signal of ecological support to the market.

    MSBFUND stated that this strategic increase in SOL holdings is based on its high recognition and long-term confidence in the future development of the Solana ecosystem. As one of the most promising high-performance blockchains today, Solana continues to demonstrate strong developer attraction and application expansion capabilities in fields such as DeFi, GameFi, and NFTs, thanks to its ultra-high TPS and extremely low gas fees. Especially as competition within Layer 1 ecosystems becomes clearer, SOL’s value is undergoing a systematic reassessment.

    MSBFUND’s actions are not merely about asset allocation; the platform has initiated a three-pronged strategic deployment model that includes “SOL staking + DeFi custody + ecological investment.” By smart-staking its SOL holdings to obtain on-chain yields and leveraging professional custody mechanisms in the DeFi space, the platform is investing part of its funds into early Solana projects and infrastructure development. For instance, MSBFUND has partnered with well-known blockchain foundations such as StarBridge Foundation and MetaChain Growth Fund to establish a “SOL Ecosystem Incubation Fund,” with an initial scale of $30 million, focusing on emerging decentralized protocols and foundational components for blockchain games within the Solana network.

    Liam Carter, Chief Strategy Officer of MSBFUND, stated, “We not only see the appreciation potential of SOL as a main chain asset but also value the developer activity and technical scalability behind its ecosystem. This large-scale acquisition is part of MSBFUND’s long-term value allocation strategy, aimed at injecting sustained capital and confidence into the SOL ecosystem.”

    Several industry research institutions have noted that MSBFUND’s actions have boosted the market price of SOL to some extent. Data shows that within 48 hours of this announcement, SOL’s price increased by nearly 9%, trading volume doubled, and the market capitalization of several Solana ecosystem projects also rose, creating an on-chain “capital demonstration effect.”

    This round of accumulation by MSBFUND not only reflects its keen insight in asset allocation but also showcases the platform’s strategic foresight and ecological empowerment in the global digital financial landscape. As a globally compliant platform registered with the U.S. MSB (Money Services Business), MSBFUND has long served high-net-worth clients, family offices, and professional investment institutions.

    Adhering to the three core principles of “compliance, security, and professionalism,” MSBFUND continuously expands its R&D investments in technologies such as AI risk control, on-chain auditing, and intelligent trading, gradually building a leading global digital asset financial platform system. This firm increase in SOL holdings is not only a judgment on the future of the market but also a deep belief in and commitment to the long-term value of digital assets.

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    Company Name: MSB FUND

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    Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release is not a solicitation for investment, nor is it intended as investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice. It is strongly recommended you practice due diligence, including consultation with a professional financial advisor, before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congressional AI Caucus Democrats’ Statement on President Trump’s AI Action Plan and AI Executive Orders

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Don Beyer (D-VA)

    Congressional Artificial Intelligence (AI) Caucus Chair Don Beyer (D-VA), Vice Chair Doris Matsui (D-CA), and Democratic Members of the Caucus Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Valerie Foushee (D-NC), Hank Johnson (D-GA), Sarah McBride (D-DE), Jim McGovern (D-MA), and Rob Menendez (D-NJ) today issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan and executive orders on AI:

    “We are deeply concerned about the impacts of President Trump’s AI Action Plan and the executive orders announced yesterday. 

    “The President’s Executive Order on “Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government” and policies on ‘AI neutrality’ are counterproductive to responsible AI development and use, and potentially dangerous. To be clear, we support true AI neutrality—AI models trained on facts and science—but the administration’s fixation on ‘anti-woke’ inputs is definitionally not neutral. This sends a clear message to AI developers: align with Trump’s ideology or pay the price. We have already seen private technology companies rewarded for catering to the Administration, including the Administration awarding a wildly inappropriate $200 million Pentagon contract for Elon Musk’s Grok AI despite that platform’s recent history of racist misinformation, antisemitism, and support for Adolf Hitler – which were prompted by the very ‘anti-woke’ training this order envisions.

    “We are also alarmed by the absence of regulatory structure in this AI Action Plan to ensure the responsible development, deployment, or use of AI models, and the apparent targeting of state-level regulations. As AI is integrated with daily life and tech leaders develop more powerful models, such as Artificial General Intelligence, responsible innovation must go hand in hand with appropriate safety guardrails.  In the absence of any meaningful federal alternative, our states are taking the lead in embracing common-sense safeguards to protect the public, build consumer trust, and ensure innovation and competition can continue to thrive. We are deeply concerned that the AI Action Plan would open the door to forcing states to forfeit their ability to protect the public from the escalating risks of AI, by jeopardizing states’ ability to access critical federal funding. And instead of providing a sorely needed federal regulatory framework that promotes safe model development, deployment, and use, Trump’s plan simultaneously limits states and creates a ‘wild west’ for tech companies, giving them free rein to develop and deploy models with no accountability. 

    “Finally, we are concerned about the implications of the Executive Order on ‘Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure’ for energy costs, demand on the grid, and the environment. AI training and inferencing have already driven up energy demand in the U.S, with ratepayers seeing higher utility prices due to the development of data centers. Trump recently signed partisan legislation that will significantly undercut clean energy projects, driving up costs and leaving us more reliant on dirty, polluting energy sources – trends which this plan will worsen considerably. At a time when Trump himself has increased the need for energy efficiency in AI development and deployment, this plan will do the opposite while increasing harm on the environment.

    “While there are policies in the Action Plan that we agree with, including support for AI-driven science, improving AI evaluations and providing testing resources, and putting our American workforce first, we are deeply concerned about the partisan policies included in the Action Plan and Executive Orders that poison what should have been a good-faith, non-partisan effort. We will closely monitor the implementation of these policies, and will continue to advocate for the responsible development, deployment, and use of AI.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: McClellan Statement on Trump Administration Investigations into George Mason University

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (Virginia 4th District)

    Washington, D.C. –Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after the Department of Justice and Department of Education launched investigations into George Mason University for allegations of racial discrimination and antisemitism:

    “Less than a month after demanding the removal of former University of Virginia President James Ryan, the Trump Administration now sets its sights on George Mason University, the largest public research higher education institution in Virginia.

    “These investigations hijack existing civil rights laws to advance this Administration’s extreme agenda to undermine local governance of educational institutions, reshape them in its ideological image, and undo the progress made to open educational opportunities to more people. The Trump Administration has already sought to defund and dismantle the Department of Education entirely, a move that undermines the Department’s core mission to ensure every student, regardless of background, receives a safe and quality learning environment and education.

    “These attacks don’t just distract and drain resources that could be used for cases of genuine civil rights violations, but take a deeply concerning step towards stripping away the independence and academic freedom entitled to our higher education institutions. I fear for the future of Virginia’s education system.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: 4th District County Fair Season Beginning Soon!

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Lauren Boebert (Colorado, 3)

    EATON, CO—With the month of July underway, the County Fair Season is approaching quickly in the 4th Congressional District with events, performances, and contests taking place across the Eastern Plains. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert offered the following statement on the start of County Fair season, with dates and informational websites for all 21 county fairs listed below:

    “Our amazing County Fairs highlight the importance of community, the talents of our ag sector workers, and the excitement of a summer season in the 4th District. I encourage all 4th District constituents to make a plan to attend their local County Fair to see everything our district has to offer. From live concerts and rodeos featuring cowboys and Mutton Bustin’ to entrepreneurs selling their crafts and our young 4-H and FFA leaders showing off their livestock, our county fairs have something for everyone to enjoy. Even if the fair food isn’t MAHA-approved, I hope everyone in the 4th District gets to spend a day at their County Fair!”

    State Representative Dusty Johnson added, “County fair time – one of my favorite times of the year – is just about here! It’s a time to showcase the projects of our hardworking 4-H and FFA youth and come together as a community to celebrate our rural way of life.”

    Dates and websites for 4th District County Fairs:

    Cheyenne County Tumbleweed Fair, July 11-19

    El Paso County Fair, July 12-19

    Weld County Fair, July 19-28

    Kit Carson County Fair, July 19-26

    Phillips County Fair, July 22-27

    Eastern Colorado Roundup (Washington County Fair), July 22-27

    Crowley County Days, July 22-26

    Sedgwick County Fair, July 23-27

    Arapahoe County Fair, July 24-27

    Logan County Fair, July 24-August 3

    Douglas County Fair, July 25-August 3

    Morgan County Fair, July 25-31

    Elbert County Fair, July 26-August 3

    Baca County Fair, July 26-August 2

    Bent County Fair, July 26-August 2

    Yuma County Fair, July 29-August 4

    Adams County Fair, July 30-August 3

    Lincoln County Fair, July 30-August 9

    Larimer County Fair, August 1-5

    Sand & Sage Round-Up (Prowers County Fair), August 2-9

    Kiowa County Fair, September 11-13

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  • MIL-OSI USA: New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Vermont

    Source: US Geological Survey

    High-resolution elevation data have proven to be a resource of great economic value for Vermont, empowering state agencies, local governments, and others to make informed decisions on geologic resource assessment, landslide hazard mitigation, natural resource management, and more.

    Quality level 2 lidar is available across the State as a result of partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey through the 3D Elevation Program. Quality level 1 lidar was also collected statewide in 2023.

    Download the new 3DEP State Fact Sheet to learn about available lidar and the many beneficial uses of the data. You can access the fact sheet through the linked button above and at the USGS publication page. Fact sheets for other states are also available in the 3DEP State Fact Sheet repository. 

    To view and access 3DEP lidar data, please visit the USGS LidarExplorer. To download these and other National Map products, please visit The National Map Downloader.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Sen. Greg Dolezal Appointed to Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax

    Source: US State of Georgia

    ATLANTA (July 24, 2025) — Recently, Lt. Governor Burt Jones appointed Sen. Greg Dolezal (R–Cumming) to serve as a member of the Senate Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax.

    “I am grateful to Lt. Governor Burt Jones for appointing me to this crucial committee,” said Sen. Dolezal, Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. “Thanks to the fiscally conservative budgeting of the Georgia General Assembly, we’ve lowered the income tax rate from 5.39% to 5.19%, with a plan to reduce it by another tenth of a percent annually starting in 2026. However, that’s not good enough. Georgia can only stay ahead if we keep pushing for a tax structure that lets families keep more of their paychecks and gives job creators every reason to grow here. I’ve championed eliminating the income tax since my first term, and this special committee is our chance to build a fiscally sound plan that finishes the job.”

    Sen. Blake Tillery (R–Vidalia) will serve as Chairman of the Special Committee on Eliminating Georgia’s Income Tax. Additional Senators appointed to the special committee include Senators Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas), Ed Harbison (D–Columbus), Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome), Steve Gooch (R–Dahlonega), John F. Kennedy (R–Macon), Nan Orrock (D–Atlanta), Michael “Doc” Rhett (D–Marietta), Larry Walker III (R– Perry) and Sam Watson (R–Moultrie).

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    Sen. Greg Dolezal serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Transportation. He represents the 27th Senate District, which includes a portion of Forsyth County. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-7127 or via email at Greg.Dolezal@senate.ga.gov.

    For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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