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Statement By Department of Financial Services Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow on New York State FY27 Budget
The New York State budget for fiscal year 2027 has been announced, impacting various financial services including insurance. This budget outlines funding and priorities that will affect how insurance companies operate in the state. Insurance agents should review the budget details to understand how ...
Governor Hochul Signs Budget That Makes New York More Affordable, Keeps New Yorkers Safe And Expands Opportunity For All
New York's Governor Hochul has signed a new budget aimed at making life more affordable for residents, enhancing safety, and creating more opportunities for everyone. This budget includes various measures that may impact insurance costs and availability in the state. Insurance agents should review t...
Governor Hochul Joins New York Farm Bureau and Farmers to Highlight Her FY27 Budget Proposals
Governor Hochul has announced her budget proposals for the fiscal year 2027, focusing on support for farmers in New York. This announcement was made in collaboration with the New York Farm Bureau and local farmers. Agents should stay informed about these proposals as they may impact agricultural ins...
Statement by DFS Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow at the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on FY 2027 Executive Budget - Economic Development
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has announced updates related to the FY 2027 Executive Budget that will impact economic development initiatives. This announcement is important for insurance agents as it may affect funding and regulations in the insurance sector. Agents should stay informe...
Statement by DFS Acting Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow at the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on FY 2027 Executive Budget - Health
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has announced changes in the health budget for the fiscal year 2027. This affects all health insurance providers and stakeholders in the industry. Agents should review the new budget details and understand how these changes may impact their operations and c...
As Washington Republicans Make Life Harder and More Expensive for Working Families, Governor Hochul Continues Push for Key Budget Proposals to Make Life More Affordable for New Yorkers
Governor Hochul is working on budget proposals aimed at making life more affordable for New Yorkers. This comes as Republicans in Washington are implementing policies that are increasing costs for working families. Insurance agents should stay informed about these budget changes as they may affect t...
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) User Acceptance and Effectiveness Testing Using Simulator and/or Closed Track Methods
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information on how drivers accept and use intelligent speed assistance systems. This is part of a review process under the Paperwork Reduction Act. A notice was pu...
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Assessment of Contextual Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is planning to collect information to evaluate driver monitoring systems (DMS). This is part of a process to get approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). They previously announced a 60-day period for public comments on this i...
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD)
The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on a data collection effort called Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD). This is part of a process to ensure that the information we collect is necessary and not too burdensome for the public. There is a 60-day period for comments b...
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Quarterly Services Survey (QSS)
The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on the Quarterly Services Survey, which collects information to help reduce the reporting burden on the public. This is part of a requirement to review and approve information collection activities. Agents should be aware that there is a 60-da...
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Texas Stock Exchange LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend the Fee Schedule To Establish Fees for Industry Members Related to Reasonably Budgeted CAT Costs of the National Market System Plan Governing the Consolidated Audit Trail for the Period From May 1, 2026 Through December 31, 2026
The Texas Stock Exchange has announced changes to its fee schedule for industry members. Starting from May 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, there will be new fees related to the costs of maintaining the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) system. These costs include necessary insurance policies such a...
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Current Population Survey, Annual Social and Economic Supplement
The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on proposed changes to the Current Population Survey's Annual Social and Economic Supplement. This is important because it helps them understand how their information collection affects people and reduces the burden on the public. Agents shoul...
Horseracing Integrity And Safety Authority Proposed 2027 Budget
The Federal Trade Commission has released the proposed budget for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority for the year 2027. They are asking for public feedback on whether to approve, change, or reject this budget. This affects stakeholders in the horse racing industry, including owners, trai...
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget; Non-Federal Oil and Gas Operations on National Wildlife Refuge System Lands
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is planning to continue collecting information related to non-federal oil and gas operations on lands managed by the National Wildlife Refuge System. This renewal does not involve any changes to the information being collected. Insurance agents should be aware of t...
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; State and Local Government Finance Collections, and Public Employment & Payroll Collections
The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on changes to how state and local governments collect financial and payroll information. This is part of a process to ensure that the information collection is necessary and not overly burdensome for the public. Agents should encourage their c...
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NOAA Diving Program
The Department of Commerce is asking for public feedback on information collection activities related to the NOAA Diving Program. This is part of a process to evaluate how these information requests affect the public and to reduce the burden on those providing information. There will be a 60-day per...
Information Collection Request to Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0046
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for an extension to continue collecting information related to Certificates of Financial Responsibility under the Oil Pollution Act. This request is part of their compliance with federal paperwork regulations. They are inviting public comments on this information colle...
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Request for Comment; Crash Reporting Sampling System (CRSS), Non-Traffic Surveillance (NTS), and Special Study Data Collection
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting data on traffic crashes and non-traffic incidents. This request includes updates to their existing data collection methods. Insurance agents should be ...