State officials are calling for federal scrutiny of how credit agencies incorporate climate-risk models into financial ratings.
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October 1, 2026
Treasury Proposed New CDFI Fund Reporting RulesThe proposal would remove race and ethnicity as criteria for defining targeted market populations for community funding.
October 1, 2026
Medicaid Spending Review Highlighted Oversight RisksA new committee report examines how federal funding structures may impact state incentives to detect healthcare fraud.
October 1, 2026
President Trump Signed Federal Spending ExtensionThe law keeps federal programs funded at 2026 levels through December 11, preventing government shutdowns for now.
October 1, 2026
Federal Deficit Growth Has Pushed Bond Yields HigherThe reliance on debt-funded spending without tax increases shifts borrowing costs for U.S. households.
October 1, 2026
House Budget Candidates Supported Fiscal CommissionThe two Republicans vying for the House Budget Committee chairman position are open to bipartisan talks on deficits.
October 1, 2026
Federal Reserve Finalized Updated Bank Stress TestsThe Fed has updated its annual bank stress test framework to ensure financial stability for depositors and borrowers.
September 30, 2026
US Government Invested $27.7 Billion in Strategic DealsThe federal government has secured equity stakes in key private companies to bolster domestic supply chains.
September 30, 2026
Fuel Price Mitigation Strategies Debated in WashingtonPolicy proposals to address rising energy costs include a potential diesel export ban and a federal gas tax suspension.
September 29, 2026
Senator Proposed Three-Step Economic PlanThe plan aims to curb federal spending as national debt nears $40 trillion.
September 29, 2026
Small Business Administration Requested Styrene Regulation ReviewThe Small Business Administration asked the EPA to remove styrene from a list of chemicals potentially facing new federal oversight.
