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The Indian Health Service (IHS) plans to expand the Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area (PRCDA) for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. This expansion will allow more members of the Iowa Tribe to access special medical services by including Jackson County in Kansas and Holt County in Missouri in the PRCDA. Currently, the PRCDA covers counties in Kansas and Nebraska, and this change would add approximately 77 more Tribal members to those eligible for these services. The IHS seeks public comments on this proposal and has confirmed that local tribes do not have objections to the overlapping PRCDAs.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a notice making technical revisions to the "Operations Notice for the Expansion of the Moving to Work Demonstration Program," with changes effective March 20, 2025. These updates include clarifications on the program's funding, financial reporting, and the use of waivers, while ensuring no material changes are made to the previous notice issued on August 28, 2020. Revisions also include updating contact information and adding new categories to existing program components, such as voucher types and flexibility applications. These changes aim to enhance the clarity and guidance provided to public housing agencies.

NOAA is expanding the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary by about 104 square miles, adding 14 new reefs and banks in the Gulf of Mexico. This expansion will bring the total sanctuary area to approximately 160.4 square miles, and existing regulations will apply to these new areas. The expansion aims to protect the unique marine biodiversity, including coral reefs and habitats for endangered species like sea turtles and whale sharks. This decision follows extensive public consultation and scientific research to enhance marine conservation while balancing oil, gas, and fishing interests.