Civil Rights Commission Hosts Virtual Chat on Key Issues

2026-06541 — Notice of Public Meetings of the Montana Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

The Montana Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding two public Zoom meetings on April 9 and May 14, 2026, to plan a series about civil rights issues tied to diversity and inclusion policies at Montana public universities. Anyone interested can join, listen, and even speak during open comment times. These meetings don’t cost money to attend but may affect students, educators, and community members concerned about fairness in schools.

2026-06542 — Notice of Public Meetings of the Illinois Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

The Illinois Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding monthly Zoom meetings from April to December 2026 to talk about how AI is used in law enforcement. These meetings are open to the public and happen every third Tuesday afternoon. If you care about fair policing and technology, these chats are your chance to listen in and join the conversation—no cost to attend!

2026-05578 — Closing the Gap: Addressing Declining Black Male Enrollment at HBCUs and Other Colleges

Black male students are enrolling less at HBCUs and other colleges, and that’s a big problem. The government is stepping in with new plans like better financial aid, stronger school programs, and more support for HBCUs to fix this starting now. These changes aim to boost enrollment and help Black men succeed in school and beyond.

2026-05174 — Notice of Public Meeting of the South Carolina Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

The South Carolina Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a Zoom meeting on April 10, 2026, to talk about rules for job licenses and possibly vote on their plan. Anyone interested can join, share their thoughts, and send written comments within 30 days after the meeting. This meeting helps make sure job licensing is fair and affects workers and businesses in South Carolina.

2026-05061 — Notice of Public Meetings of the Colorado Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

The Colorado Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding two public Zoom meetings to review and possibly vote on a report about antisemitism at Auraria campus in Denver. Anyone interested can join for free, share their thoughts, and stay informed about this important issue. These meetings happen on March 18 and April 1, 2026, with no cost to attend online.

2026-03876 — Notice of Public Meeting of the Michigan Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

The Michigan Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a free, public Zoom meeting on March 5, 2026, to pick a new civil rights topic to study. Anyone interested can join, share their thoughts, and send written comments within 30 days after the meeting. This is a great chance for Michigan residents to have their voices heard on important civil rights issues—no cost to attend, just bring your ideas!

Previous: 2026-05248 — Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

The Department of Agriculture is asking for public feedback on a plan to check if farmers who got emergency relief payments are buying crop insurance like the law requires. This update aims to make sure farmers follow the rules without making them fill out extra paperwork. Comments are open until April 17, 2026, so farmers and others can weigh in before the plan moves forward.

Next: 2026-05253 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request; Information Collection Request Title: Delta States Rural Development Network Grant Program, OMB No. 0915-0386-Revision

HRSA is updating how it collects info from groups funded by the Delta States Rural Development Network Grant Program, which helps fight heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and obesity in rural Delta communities. They want your thoughts on the changes before sending them to the budget office. If you’re involved or interested, get your comments in by May 18, 2026—this helps make sure the program runs smoothly and shows real health improvements.