AI, Quantum, Cybersecurity, More on Tap for MTSU's Tech Vision Conference on April 10
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, April 2 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news:
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AI, quantum, cybersecurity, more on tap for MTSU's Tech Vision conference on April 10
By Jimmy W. Hart
Artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, and more will be among the topics of focus at the 2026 Tech Vision hosted by the Business and Economic Research Center, Jones College of Business at Middle Tennessee State University.
Registration is open for this year's event, more
Alliance Submits Comments in Response to CMS's Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare Request for Information
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 2 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release:
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Alliance Submits Comments in Response to CMS's Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH) Request for Information
On March 30, the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) submitted a letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), regarding the Request for Information related to Comprehensive Regulation more
Binghamton University: Donor Support Accelerates Binghamton Faculty Research
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Donor support accelerates Binghamton faculty research
Ho Foundation grants propel their pioneering projects
By My-Ly Nguyen Sperry '00, MBA '02
For the third consecutive year, Binghamton University faculty have generous donor support to accelerate their research and advance closer to making breakthroughs that have real-world impact. The three teams that received seed grants from The S. H. Ho Foundation L more
BSA Urges WTO Members to Redouble Efforts on E-Commerce Moratorium and Work Programme After MC14 Impasse
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following news release:
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BSA Urges WTO Members to Redouble Efforts on E-Commerce Moratorium and Work Programme After MC14 Impasse
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) expresses its disappointment at the failure of WTO members to reach consensus at the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaounde, Cameroon, on a longer-term extension of the Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions and the associated E-Co more
BSA Welcomes American AI Exports Program
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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BSA Welcomes American AI Exports Program
BSA Senior Vice President, US Government Relations, Craig Albright issued the following statement following the inaugural call for proposals for the American AI Exports Program:
"The Business Software Alliance (BSA) welcomes the US Department of Commerce's work to move the worthy ambitions of the American AI Exports Program into action. The more
Cornell College of Agriculture & Life Sciences: Hannah Marx - Enabling Discoveries at the L.H. Bailey Herbarium
ITHACA, New York, April 2 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news:
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Hannah Marx: enabling discoveries at the L.H. Bailey herbarium
By Krisy Gashler
Cornell's Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium Herbarium is a curated collection of preserved plant specimens used as a library for studying plant biodiversity, identifying potential pharmaceuticals and tracing species evolution. It is the fourth-largest herbarium in North America, with roughly 1 more
CSU Releases Findings After Conducting the Largest and Most Comprehensive Survey on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
LONG BEACH, California, April 2 (TNSrpt) -- California State University issued the following news:
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CSU Releases Findings After Conducting the Largest and Most Comprehensive Survey on Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
Responses from more than 94,000 students, faculty and staff reveal higher education's promising yet complex relationship with AI.
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The California State University (CSU) has released findings from its first-ever systemwide survey on artificial intelligence (AI), more
CSUSB Highlights 'AI Fools Week,' Launches Center for Cyber and AI Commercial
SAN BERNARDINO, California, April 2 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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CSUSB highlights 'AI Fools Week,' launches Center for Cyber and AI commercial
Cal State San Bernardino spotlights "AI Fools Week," March 31-April 4, a national campaign raising awareness about AI-driven cyber threats, while unveiling a new commercial showcasing the impact of its Center for Cyber and AI. The initiative highlights CSUSB's leadership in preparing students and more
Experian's People-First Culture Earns #38 Ranking on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2026 List
COSTA MESA, California, April 2 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release:
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Experian's People-First Culture Earns #38 Ranking on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For(R) in 2026 list
Inclusive, collaborative culture drives data and technology solutions, and positive impact on financial health
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Rising 22 spots, Fortune has named Experian North America to its 100 Best Companies to Work For(R) list. Ranked 38 on the 2026 list, this is the seventh more
From Campus to Career: TSU Students Secure Elite Job Offers Ahead of May Commencement
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 2 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news:
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From Campus to Career: TSU Students Secure Elite Job Offers Ahead of May Commencement
Emmanuel Freeman
For students at Tennessee State University, the finish line of graduation is increasingly serving as a career starting line. As the Class of 2026 prepares to cross the stage this May, the university's commitment to workforce readiness is yielding immediate dividends, with many students landing top-t more
Gartner Expects Most Enterprises to Abandon Assistive AI for Outcome Focused Workflow by 2028
STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 2 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Expects Most Enterprises to Abandon Assistive AI for Outcome Focused Workflow by 2028
First Disruption Will Hit Approval-Heavy, Timing-Sensitive Workflows Where AI Collapses Decision Latency and Reallocates Authority to Policy-Bound Agents
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By 2028, over half of all enterprises will stop paying for assistive intelligence (such as copi more
Hilton Named Top Hospitality Company to Work For in the U.S. by Great Place to Work and Fortune
MCLEAN, Virginia, April 2 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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Hilton Named Top Hospitality Company to Work For in the U.S. by Great Place to Work and Fortune
Hospitality leader marks 11th consecutive year on prestigious list, celebrates welcoming workplace culture that makes it the best place to work and the best place to stay
* Hilton named top hospitality company to work for in the U.S., according to Great Place to Work and Fortune
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Office of the Director of National Intelligence Report Assesses Global Threat Landscape and Security Risks
WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSLrpt) -- ANNUAL STATISTICAL TRANSPARENCY REPORT: Regarding the Intelligence Community's Use of National Security Surveillance Authorities - A report from Office of the Director of National Intelligence - April 2026 (44 pages)
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The Office of the Director of National Intelligence issued a report evaluating the most significant threats to national security, focusing on risks to the homeland, global stability, and strategic interests in an increasingly complex environm more
Ridge Security Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global New Product Innovation Recognition for Leadership in Automated Security Validation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 2 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Ridge Security Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global New Product Innovation Recognition for Leadership in Automated Security Validation
Recognized for innovation and measurable customer impact in automated security validation.
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Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Ridge Security has been more
Rockefeller Foundation: Mission 300 Launches Private Sector Council to Boost Electricity Access and Job Creation in Africa
NEW YORK, April 2 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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Mission 300 Launches Private Sector Council to Boost Electricity Access and Job Creation in Africa
The World Bank Group, the African Development Bank, and The Rockefeller Foundation launched a new Mission 300 Private Sector Council to mobilize the billions in private investment needed to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030 --while unlocking job creation across the contine more
SEMI Projects Double-Digit Growth in Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending for 2026 and 2027
MILPITAS, California, April 2 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMI Projects Double-Digit Growth in Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending for 2026 and 2027
Strong AI and Advanced Node Demand to Propel Semiconductor Equipment Investments Beyond $150 Billion for the First Time
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Worldwide 300mm fab equipment spending is expected to increase 18% to $133 billion in 2026 and 14% to $151 billion in more
State Dept.: U.S.-Republic of Korea Public Diplomacy Dialogue Held in Seoul
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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U.S.-Republic of Korea Public Diplomacy Dialogue Held in Seoul
On April 1, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers and Republic of Korea (ROK) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister for Public Diplomacy Ambassador Lim Sang-woo held the second U.S.-ROK Public Diplomacy Dialogue in Seoul. The officials discussed the essential role of public diplomacy in a modernized more
Uniformed Services University Introduces Web App for Ethical AI Use in Medical Research
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 2 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following research news:
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Uniformed Services University Introduces Web App for Ethical AI Use in Medical Research
Uniformed Services University is pioneering a new interactive web app to train medical and graduate students in the responsible use of artificial intelligence throughout the scientific research process.
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At the Uniformed Services University (USU), an interactive workshop recently introduced a novel more
University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business: Inside the Burridge Discussions Dinner - How Benchmarks and Behavior Are Shaping the Future of Investing
BOULDER, Colorado, April 2 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business issued the following news:
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Inside the Burridge Discussions Dinner: How Benchmarks and Behavior Are Shaping the Future of Investing
On March 26, the Burridge Center for Finance hosted its annual Discussions Dinner, with this year's theme centered on the complexities of investment strategy in a benchmark driven environment.
This year's Discussions Dinner brought together leading industry professiona more
University of Memphis Poised to Advance AI Education in Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 2 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news:
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The University of Memphis Poised to Advance AI Education in Tennessee
University of Memphis President Dr. Bill Hardgrave presented at the inaugural AI Tennessee Summit in Nashville at the historic Country Music Hall of Fame.
His presentation titled, "Tennessee's AI University: Advancing the Frontier of AI in Tennessee for Over 30 Years," delved into the University's history leading AI through education more
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston: Risk of Alzheimer's Dementia Significantly Reduced After High-dose Influenza Vaccination Compared to the Standard Dose, Study Finds
HOUSTON, Texas, April 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news:
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Risk of Alzheimer's dementia significantly reduced after high-dose influenza vaccination compared to the standard dose, study finds
By Sydney Lowther
A UTHealth Houston physician's visit to a local public health building sparked community awareness and inspired a new research idea.
The risk of Alzheimer's disease significantly decreases in older adults who receive a more
Virginia Tech: $4.2 Million Grant Strengthens Region's Advanced Manufacturing Future
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, April 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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$4.2 million grant strengthens region's advanced manufacturing future
A new GO Virginia investment will help Virginia Tech and regional partners accelerate innovation, expand workforce pathways, and strengthen Southwest and Southern Virginia's position in advanced manufacturing.
By Diane Deffenbaugh
A $4.2 million investment from GO Virginia, matched by more than $2 million in regional support, will help Southwe more
3rd Special Forces Group Pioneers Transformation for Multidomain Operations
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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3rd Special Forces Group Pioneers Transformation for Multidomain Operations
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In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and evolving warfare, special operations stands at the forefront of transformation. As the Army adapts to the pressing demands of a battlefield plagued with changing threats, 3rd Special Forces Group is spearheading a significant transformation.
In an invigorated effort to enable more
AECOM and SMU Announce Strategic Partnership to Invest in the Future of AI in Infrastructure Talent
LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 [Category: BizEngineering] -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release:
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AECOM and SMU Announce Strategic Partnership to Invest in the Future of AI in Infrastructure Talent
Innovative collaboration unites industry and academia to develop the next generation of leaders for AI in infrastructure
DALLAS -AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced a strategic partnership with Southern Methodist University (SMU), more
AECOM and SMU announce strategic partnership to invest in the future of AI infrastructure
DALLAS, Texas, April 1 -- Southern Methodist University posted the following news:
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AECOM and SMU announce strategic partnership to invest in the future of AI infrastructure
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AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced a strategic partnership with SMU, establishing a framework to advance artificial intelligence driven research, workforce readiness, and long-term talent development in infrastructure engineering. The partnership builds on AECOM's deep domain expertis more
AI turns electron microscopy into materials insights in minutes
ITHACA, New York, April 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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AI turns electron microscopy into materials insights in minutes
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An electron microscopy image can capture atoms arranged in a crystal lattice or defects threading through a semiconductor material, but turning that image into materials insight can take weeks of careful analysis. Now, an autonomous artificial intelligence platform developed at Cornell can do that work in minutes.
The EMSeek platform, reported A more
American Jewish Committee Report Highlights Rising Antisemitism Across Social Media Platforms
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- THE STATE OF ANTISEMITISM IN AMERICA 2024-2025 - A report from American Jewish Committee, New York - March 2026 (44 pages)
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The American Jewish Committee issued a report examining the prevalence and impact of antisemitism on social media platforms in the United States, with a focus on user experiences, reporting behaviors, and platform accountability. The report analyzes survey data from both American Jews and the general public to assess exposure to antis more
American Telemedicine Association And Johns Hopkins Medicine Launch Initiative To Overcome Barriers To Interstate Telehealth Access
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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THE AMERICAN TELEMEDICINE ASSOCIATION AND JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICINE LAUNCH INITIATIVE TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO INTERSTATE TELEHEALTH ACCESS
WASHINGTON, DC, and BALTIMORE, MD - The American Telemedicine Association (ATA), in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine, today announced a three-year initiative to advance understanding and legislative action to reduce state l more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim featured in German broadcast on social media regulation
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim featured in German broadcast on social media regulation
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CARLISLE, PA-Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim was featured in a radio segment on social media addiction and platform design aired by the German public broadcaster Deutschlandfunk Kultur. The program examined emerging legal theories in U.S. litigation involvin more
ASTM Invites Presentations for Workshop on Artificial Intelligence Applied to Hydrocarbon Analysis
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, April 1 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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ASTM Invites Presentations for Workshop on Artificial Intelligence Applied to Hydrocarbon Analysis
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Presentations are invited for ASTM International's Workshop on Artificial Intelligen more
CCIA Raises Constitutional and Compliance Concerns with Hawaii Bills SB 2761 and SB 3001
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA Raises Constitutional and Compliance Concerns with Hawaii Bills SB 2761 and SB 3001
The Computer & Communications Industry Association is raising concerns about SB 2761, "Relating to Social Media," and SB 3001, "Relating to Artificial Intelligence," both under consideration today before the Hawaii House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Af more
CCIA Raises Privacy and Compliance Concerns with Maryland Bills SB 932 and HB 883
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA Raises Privacy and Compliance Concerns with Maryland Bills SB 932 and HB 883
The Computer & Communications Industry Association is raising concerns about SB 932 and HB 883, both under consideration today in Maryland legislative committees. CCIA opposes both bills, citing significant privacy risks, vague requirements, and unworkable complianc more
CFA Institute Calls for Functional, Proportionate AI Oversight to Safeguard UK Retail Investors and Market Integrity
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 1 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release:
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CFA Institute calls for functional, proportionate AI oversight to safeguard UK retail investors and market integrity
CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has published its response to the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Review into the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on retail financial services (the "Mills more
CFOs Emerge as CEOs' Top Threat to Job Security as Internal Pressures Intensify
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 1 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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CFOs Emerge as CEOs' Top Threat to Job Security as Internal Pressures Intensify
* New Research from Boston Consulting Group Finds Chief Executives May Underestimate Long-Term Risks Closely Linked to CEO Turnover
* AI Ranks Outside Top Five CEO Stressors
* More Than 70% of Top Leaders Report Clinically High Stress Levels
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Curious and Interesting: Bryant's Sukki Yoon, Ph.D., explores the "magic" behind marketing
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, April 1 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Curious and Interesting: Bryant's Sukki Yoon, Ph.D., explores the "magic" behind marketing
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There's a sly look in the eye of Bryant University Professor of Marketing Sukki Yoon, Ph.D. -fitting for a master of allusion and an expert in shaping messages in ways that make an impact.
"The things we think of as choices aren't necessarily choices, or at least those choices are manipulated in subtle ways," he more
ECRI Report Lists Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns In 2026
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 1 [Category: Health Care] -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news:
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ECRI Report Lists Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns In 2026
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The Emergency Care Research Institute and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices released the " Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2026 " report, which highlights growing systemwide risks, with AI-driven diagnostic errors, workforce pressures, rural access challenges and emergency department boarding am more
Flagship Pioneering and AWS Announce Collaboration to Accelerate Drug Discovery and Life Sciences Innovation
SEATTLE, Washington, April 1 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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Flagship Pioneering and AWS Announce Collaboration to Accelerate Drug Discovery and Life Sciences Innovation
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-Flagship Pioneering, a scientific innovation engine for transformative platforms and products, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the development and scaling of breakthrough life sciences companies.
Within this more
Florida State University: Faculty and Staff Briefs March 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 1 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Faculty and Staff Briefs March 2026
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Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others.
Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campu more
Four Takeaways on Four Days at TMCAnnual26
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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Four Takeaways on Four Days at TMCAnnual26
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This year, ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) is celebrating 70 years of excellence. Over four days in Nashville, thousands of the industry's top technical minds celebrated this milestone in grand style.
No other event matches TMC's Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition when it comes to more
G2 Data Solutions' Market Movers in Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) Software
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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G2 Data Solutions' Market Movers in Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) Software
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Today, we're back with our latest installment of Market Movers to reveal which products are making moves in the Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) software category. In case you're new here, Market Movers is a series from G2 Data Solutions where we spotlight the top three trending products in a trending category, all based o more
Honors Program class takes a critical look at artificial intelligence
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Honors Program class takes a critical look at artificial intelligence
In a classroom on the third floor of Charles Library, students nestle into chairs around a conference table while opening their laptops and clicking their pens, ready to share their thoughts on some of the ideologies influencing the big names in artificial intelligence. At the head of the table is Joe Lucia, dean of Temple Libraries an more
Housing Clinic Files Two Briefs on Eviction Cases
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 1 -- Yale Law School posted the following news:
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Housing Clinic Files Two Briefs on Eviction Cases
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The Housing Clinic at Yale Law School's Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization 4 filed two amicus briefs in February on behalf of a coalition of local legal nonprofit organizations that sought to stop wrongful evictions.
On March 2, 2026, the Connecticut Supreme Court heard arguments in the cases TOV Realty, LLC v. Suarez and Kosel Equity LLC v. MacG more
In the Clinic Room, an AI Steps In to Fill the Gap Between Patients and HPV Vaccines
LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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In the Clinic Room, an AI Steps In to Fill the Gap Between Patients and HPV Vaccines
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The evolution of AI technology offers opportunities for many fields that could use the kind of efficiency and clarity that chatbots provide. In the world of health, a new tool co-developed by USC Viterbi School of Engineering and USC Keck School of Medicine researchers de more
Inaugural Launchpad Real Estate Entrepreneurship Symposium draws 150, connects professionals from across the industry
CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Inaugural Launchpad Real Estate Entrepreneurship Symposium draws 150, connects professionals from across the industry
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More than 30 professionals from residential, commercial and alternative real estate, along with experts in real estate technologies and financing gathered for Clemson University's inaugural Launchpad Real Estate Entrepreneurship Symposium at the Brook T. Smith L more
Institute for Energy Research: Prices of Key Industrial Materials Are Increasing Due to the Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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The Prices of Key Industrial Materials Are Increasing Due to the Iran Conflict
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1 Threats to the availability of key industrial materials from the Iran conflict are resulting in higher prices and supply uncertainty.
2 Aluminum, 9% of which is produced in the Middle East, and its price, which has hit a 4-year high, were impacted after Iran struck facilities in Ba more
Intel Delivers Open, Scalable AI Performance in MLPerf Inference v6.0
SANTA CLARA, California, April 1 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel Delivers Open, Scalable AI Performance in MLPerf Inference v6.0
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What's New: Today, MLCommons released its latest MLPerf Inference v6.0 benchmarks, showcasing results across four key benchmarks for Intel's GPU Systems. Intel's AI systems featured Intel(r) Xeon(r) 6 CPUs and In more
Intel to Repurchase 49% Equity Interest in Ireland Fab Joint Venture
SANTA CLARA, California, April 1 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel to Repurchase 49% Equity Interest in Ireland Fab Joint Venture
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. and NEW YORK, April 1, 2026 - Intel Corporation (Nasdaq: INTC) and Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced a definitive agreement for Intel to repurchase the 49% equity interest in the joint venture more
IPAI to host AI Research Showcase on April 14-15
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, April 1 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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IPAI to host AI Research Showcase on April 14-15
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -This spring, Purdue University's Institute for Physical Artificial Intelligence (IPAI), in partnership with the Rosen Center for Advanced Computing, will bring together industry partners, researchers and students to highlight the university's groundbreaking AI research and explore opportunities for targeted collaboration to so more
Lapse in Key Digital Trade Measure Undermines Economic Growth, Innovation
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Semiconductor Industry Association posted the following news release:
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Lapse in Key Digital Trade Measure Undermines Economic Growth, Innovation
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Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) President and CEO John Neuffer today expressed disappointment trade negotiators from around the world failed to reach an agreement to permanently prohibit duties on digital trade during last week's World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Con more
Matter Mission and Mentorship
LA JOLLA, California, April 1 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Matter Mission and Mentorship
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The University of California San Diego School of Medicine is pleased to welcome Christopher "Dirk" Keene, MD, PhD, as the new chair of the Department of Pathology effective April 1, 2026.
"I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Keene to UC San Diego," said Barbara Jung, MD, associate vice chancellor and dean for the School of Medicine. "His experience develo more
National AI Literacy Day Sparks Campuswide Conversations at Arcadia
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- Arcadia University issued the following news:
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National AI Literacy Day Sparks Campuswide Conversations at Arcadia
By Ryan Hiemenz
Arcadia's Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring (CTLM) partnered with the School of Education to celebrate National AI Literacy Day on March 27, with a series of workshops bringing students, faculty, and staff together to learn about and discuss the role of artificial intelligence in education.
Session topics inclu more
National Center on Sexual Exploitation: Mark Zuckerberg Named to 2026 Dirty Dozen List
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The National Center on Sexual Exploitation issued the following news:
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Mark Zuckerberg Named to 2026 Dirty Dozen List
Annual List Also Names Major Tech Platforms and Products Sexually Exploiting Children and Adults
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The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) released its 2026 Dirty Dozen List of mainstream contributors to sexual exploitation, naming its first social media founder, Meta Founder Mark Zuckerberg, to its annual list. This comes on the heels more
Nebraska in the national news: March 2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 1 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Nebraska in the national news: March 2026
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Two new agricultural studies involving University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers made national headlines in March. The stories were among 50-plus national news stories featuring Husker faculty, staff, students, centers and programs during the month.
* A new study suggests that decades of reported gains in crop yields from plant breeding may be significantl more
New AI Tech to Speed Drug Development
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 1 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release:
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New AI Tech to Speed Drug Development
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School of Medicine scientists have developed a bold new approach to drug development and discovery that could dramatically accelerate the creation of new medicines.
UVA's Nikolay V. Dokholyan, PhD, and colleagues have developed a suite of artificial intelligence-powered tools, called YuelDesign, YuelPocket and YuelBond, that work together to t more
Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering: Federal Judges Report Broad Adoption of AI Tools
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSxrep) -- Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering researchers found that over 60 percent of surveyed federal judges use at least one artificial intelligence tool in their professional work. The study, led by V.S. Subrahmanian, director of the Northwestern Security & AI Lab, and Daniel Linna, director of Law and Technology Initiatives, indicates that while adoption is broad, daily or weekly use remains limited to 22.4 percent of respondents.
The research in more
NSF-funded project explores the use of AI-powered chatbots to prepare future educators
KENNESAW, Georgia, April 1 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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NSF-funded project explores the use of AI-powered chatbots to prepare future educators
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If you were to sit in an online math class with them, Gabriel, Noah, and Jiwoo may sound like real elementary school students interacting in a virtual classroom, asking questions and making mistakes as they try to solve problems. In reality, they're AI agents, better known as chatbots, helping to prepare futu more
Ohio State spring events shed light on student research
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 1 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Ohio State spring events shed light on student research
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Students and scholars presented research at the undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral levels at events held this spring at The Ohio State University's Columbus campus. Students presented on topics ranging from artificial intelligence's ability to recognize accents among English speakers to the effects of caffeine consumption on student-athletes.
The more
Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development Report Highlights Gaps and Emerging Risks in Anti-Corruption Systems
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- Anti Corruption and Integrity Outlook 2026: Harnessing the Integrity Advantage - A report from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Paris, France - March 2026 (158 pages)
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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development issued a report assessing the effectiveness of anti-corruption and public integrity systems across 62 countries, with a focus on regulatory frameworks, implementation gaps, and emerging risks. The report evalua more
Pine Bluff Branch NAACP 2026 ACT-SO Program Kick Off Features UAPB's ESLI, Administrators, Faculty, Staff, and Community Leaders
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 1 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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Pine Bluff Branch NAACP 2026 ACT-SO Program Kick Off Features UAPB's ESLI, Administrators, Faculty, Staff, and Community Leaders
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The 2026 season has officially opened for the Pine Bluff NAACP ACT-SO (Afro-Academics, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics) Program. Competitions began March 7, 2026, and continue through April 11, 2026. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAP more
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Preview tool helps makers visualize 3D-printed objects
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Designers, makers, and others often use 3D printing to rapidly prototype a range of functional objects, from movie props to medical devices. Accurate print previews are essential so users know a fabricated object will perform as expected.
But previews generated by most 3D-printing software focus on function rather than aest more
Redwire's Advanced Imaging and Navigation Technology Will Enable NASA's Historic Artemis II Mission
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, April 1 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release:
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Redwire's Advanced Imaging and Navigation Technology Will Enable NASA's Historic Artemis II Mission
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 1, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, today announced that its advanced optical imaging and more
RELEASE: Murphy, Schatz Introduce Legislation to Reverse Trump's State AI Law Moratorium
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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RELEASE: Murphy, Schatz Introduce Legislation to Reverse Trump's State AI Law Moratorium
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WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) in introducing the Guaranteeing and Upholding Americans' Right to Decide Responsible AI Laws and Standards (GUARDRAILS) Act to repeal President Trump's executive order seeking to prevent states from regulatin more
Researchers lead push for health innovation at NextGen Pathways Symposium
ROLLA, Missouri, April 1 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news:
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Researchers lead push for health innovation at NextGen Pathways Symposium
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Article by Ben Stewart. Photos by Stewart, Mackenzie Lynch and Jaime Basnett.
Researchers from the Missouri University of Science and Technology joined colleagues from across the University of Missouri System at the Havener Center March 12-13 to share the latest developments from projects that could improve he more
Rimini Street Announces Debt Reduction and Amendment to its Credit Agreement
PLEASANTON, California, April 1 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release:
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Rimini Street Announces Debt Reduction and Amendment to its Credit Agreement
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LAS VEGAS - April 1, 2026 - Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), the Software Support and Agentic AI ERP Company(tm), and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced first quarte more
Saltzman: Space Force continues to lead on acquisition transformation in Mitchell Institute appearance
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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Saltzman: Space Force continues to lead on acquisition transformation in Mitchell Institute appearance
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Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman outlined his vision for the Space Force's future in a comprehensive address at a Mitchell Institute Spacepower Security Forum, April 1, 2026. He emphasized that deliberate, long-term planning is crucial for equipping the force to win in an era of high-end strategic c more
SEMI Projects Double-Digit Growth in Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending for 2026 and 2027
MILPITAS, California, April 1 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMI Projects Double-Digit Growth in Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending for 2026 and 2027
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Strong AI and Advanced Node Demand to Propel Semiconductor Equipment Investments Beyond $150 Billion for the First Time
MILPITAS, Calif. - April 1, 2026 - Worldwide 300mm fab equipment spending is expected more
Sen. Ossoff Pressing Big Tech Over Sexual Exploitation of Children Online
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Pressing Big Tech Over Sexual Exploitation of Children Online
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pressuring Big Tech over sexual exploitation of children.
Sen. Ossoff today launched inquiries with Apple, Google, Meta, Amazon, and X over tech companies' advertisement and distribution This is an external link of "nudifying" apps that allow users to swiftly create explicit images of children and teen more
Sharma Receives USDA Grant to Conduct Cold-Stress Study of Looseleaf Lettuce
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 1 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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Sharma Receives USDA Grant to Conduct Cold-Stress Study of Looseleaf Lettuce
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Harmandeep Sharma, Ph.D., uses hyperspectral imaging to capture spectral signatures that can indicate stress and collect a range of biochemical data. This data will be used to develop models to predict health, yields, survivability and potential of cold-resistant lettuce varieties.
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Six Emerging Environmental Entrepreneurs Selected for National Fellowship
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Environment] -- Environmental Entrepreneurs issued the following news release:
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Six Emerging Environmental Entrepreneurs Selected for National Fellowship
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E2 & 1 Hotels award six young business leaders $10,000 each to execute projects that advance sustainability, clean energy, & environmental policies in America.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 1, 2026) - National non-partisan business group E2 (Economy +Environment ) and sustainability-driven luxury hotel bra more
STARS Keynote Speaker Addresses Responsible AI Use
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, April 1 -- Stockton University posted the following news:
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STARS Keynote Speaker Addresses Responsible AI Use
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Galloway, N.J. -Now in its third year, Stockton University's Scholarship, Teaching & Research Symposium (STARS) kicked off its campus-wide celebration of student research across the university on March 31.
STARS features six weeks of expos, symposiums, award ceremonies and achievement events, such as the retiring faculty Farewell Forum (April 15) and th more
Symposium on Building Insulation for Holistic Energy Benefits and Decarbonization Invites Papers
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, April 1 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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Symposium on Building Insulation for Holistic Energy Benefits and Decarbonization Invites Papers
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Papers are invited for ASTM International's Symposium on Advancements in Building Insu more
Syracuse University: Whitman Rises to No. 37 in Poets&Quants 2026 Business Rankings
SYRACUSE, New York, April 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Whitman Rises to No. 37 in Poets&Quants 2026 Business Rankings
The two-spot climb reflects progress toward Whitman's Transformation 2030 goal of reaching the top 25 undergraduate business schools by 2030.
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The Martin J. Whitman School of Management rose to No. 37 in the Poets&Quants 2026 Best Undergraduate Business Schools rankings, up two spots from No. 39 in 2025. The advancement marks continued progress more
TaaP, NTELX, Blockticity Urge CMS to Adopt Rigorous Standards for Secure American Medical Supplies Program
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- TaaP, NTELX and Blockticity submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the proposed "Secure American Medical Supplies" hospital designation. The letter emphasizes the critical importance of strict, standards-based supply chain traceability provisions to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of CMS's initiative to promote domestic sourcing of personal protective e more
Three Rockefeller researchers chosen for the Biohub NY Immune Cell Reprogramming Program
NEW YORK, April 1 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news:
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Three Rockefeller researchers chosen for the Biohub NY Immune Cell Reprogramming Program
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Three Rockefeller researchers have been selected for the newest cohort of 11 scientists in the Immune Cell Reprogramming Program at Biohub New York (opens in new window), a biomedical research organization building the first large-scale initiative to combine frontier AI and frontier biology to solve disease. The cell reprogram more
TransUnion Completes Acquisition of the Mobile Division of RealNetworks
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release:
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TransUnion Completes Acquisition of the Mobile Division of RealNetworks
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TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of the mobile division of RealNetworks. This acquisition is expected to augment TransUnion's communications solutions capabilities with advanced telecom technology that uses artificial intel more
Trump's "Special Book" Doubles Down on Corporate Hit List, Attacking Global Climate, Health, and Digital Regulations
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Political] (TNSrpt) -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Trump's "Special Book" Doubles Down on Corporate Hit List, Attacking Global Climate, Health, and Digital Regulations
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday's annual National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report continues the Trump administration's shameful attacks on democratic policymaking around the world by labeling other countries' public interest policies as "trade barriers."
Trump waved around more
Turning Peels Into Pavers: How Penn Designers Turn Food Scraps Into Biodegradable Building Materials
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 1 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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Turning peels into pavers: How Penn designers turn food scraps into biodegradable building materials
The Weitzman School's Laia Mogas-Soldevila and Yasaman Amirzehni transform unavoidable food waste--like fruit peels and eggshells, which account for 14.8% of post-consumer restaurant food waste--into durable, biodegradable building materials in collaboration with Penn Dining.
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UAPB Launches AI and Data Center to Improve Student Outcomes, Drive Rural Innovation and Workforce Opportunity Across the Delta
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, April 1 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB Launches AI and Data Center to Improve Student Outcomes, Drive Rural Innovation and Workforce Opportunity Across the Delta
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has launched the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (CAIDA), a university-wide initiative to integrate artificial intelligence and data analytics across academics, research, and institutional operati more
UM's Signature AI Initiative Earns National Recognition
MISSOULA, Montana, April 1 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release:
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UM's Signature AI Initiative Earns National Recognition
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"This recognition underscores the University of Montana's thoughtful and forward-looking approach to AI," said Zach Rossmiller, UM's chief information officer. "The Future Project is about more than adopting new tools - it's about supporting our faculty, staff and students as we explore the promise and possibilities of a new technological more
Uniformed Services University Introduces Web App for Ethical AI Use in Medical Research
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 1 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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Uniformed Services University Introduces Web App for Ethical AI Use in Medical Research
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At the Uniformed Services University (USU), an interactive workshop recently introduced a novel web app designed to seamlessly integrate ethical artificial intelligence (AI) into military medicine research and education. Led by Lt. Col. (Dr.) Joshua Duncan, alongside co-developer Lt. Col. (Dr.) Justin G. Pe more
University of San Diego: From Student to Colleague - Power of Undergraduate Research Mentorship
SAN DIEGO, California, April 1 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release:
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From Student to Colleague: The Power of Undergraduate Research Mentorship
While the standard undergraduate experience is defined by credit hours and graduation requirements, a select few at the Knauss School of Business venture into the territory of original inquiry, guided by their professors. For those who choose to take on this challenge, learning isn't contained by the classroom door but more
US Department of Labor launches landmark initiative to integrate artificial intelligence skills into Registered Apprenticeships nationwide
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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US Department of Labor launches landmark initiative to integrate artificial intelligence skills into Registered Apprenticeships nationwide
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The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a national contracting opportunity designed to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence skills into Registered Apprenticeship programs, marking a major step forward in preparing the American workforce for more
USC Physician-scientist Mohamed Abou-el-Enein Named Outstanding Investigator by the American Society of Gene + Cell Therapy
LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release:
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USC physician-scientist Mohamed Abou-el-Enein named Outstanding New Investigator by the American Society of Gene + Cell Therapy
In addition, Abou-el-Enein, lab member Amaia Cadinanos-Garai and their co-authors received the Best of Molecular Therapy Award for their paper describing a new tool for identifying which CAR T cells are best at surviving and killi more
USC Viterbi School of Engineering and its School of Advanced Computing Announce the Keynote Speakers for the 2026 Commencement Ceremonies
LOS ANGELES, California, April 1 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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USC Viterbi School of Engineering and its School of Advanced Computing Announce the Keynote Speakers for the 2026 Commencement Ceremonies
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Each year, the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and its School of Advanced Computing host graduation ceremonies that complement USC's main commencement ceremony. These include the Ph.D. hooding ceremony to be held on W more
Vanderbilt University Report Examines Economic and Institutional Implications of a Potential AI Market Collapse
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- After the AI Crash - A report from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee - March 2026 (48 pages)
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The Vanderbilt University issued a report analyzing the potential consequences of a speculative "AI crash" scenario in which rapid overinvestment, technological limitations, and market corrections lead to a sharp contraction in the artificial intelligence sector. The report explores how such a downturn could affect economic structures, labor markets, and more
Warren Presses Trade Ambassador Greer on Trump Admin Special Favors to Advance Big Tech's Dangerous Deregulatory Agenda
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren Presses Trade Ambassador Greer on Trump Admin Special Favors to Advance Big Tech's Dangerous Deregulatory Agenda
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pressed U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer on the Trump administration's using tariffs to help Big Tech evade regulations that keep users safe -all while these tariffs jack up prices for American families and more
Air University Strategy 2026: Delivering Decision Advantage to the Joint Force
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, March 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
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Air University Strategy 2026: Delivering Decision Advantage to the Joint Force
By Billy Blankenship, Air University Public Affairs
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - Four months into his tenure, Lt. Gen. Daniel H. Tulley, commander and president of Air University, released a strategy focused on one outcome: improving Joint Force effectiveness in war.
The strategy reflects a more
Design Week Tours Connect Students with Jacksonville's Creative Industry
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, March 31 -- Flagler College posted the following news:
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Design Week Tours Connect Students with Jacksonville's Creative Industry
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The annual Design Week series of events highlights the process, craft, and business of design while connecting students with industry professionals and alumni. This year's program concluded with a daylong trip organized by Assistant Professor Chris Smith, giving eight students the opportunity to visit Shepherd Advertising Agency and W more
Mount Sinai Health System Collaborates with OpenEvidence to Provide Evidence-Based Knowledge Within Electronic Medical Record
NEW YORK, March 31 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release:
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Mount Sinai Health System Collaborates with OpenEvidence to Provide Evidence-Based Knowledge Within Electronic Medical Record
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Mount Sinai Health System (Mount Sinai), one of the largest academic medical systems in New York and the nation, and OpenEvidence, the leading AI-powered medical search and clinical decision-support platform, today announced a collaboration to make OpenEv more
Northwestern University Study Shows Federal Judges Adopt AI Tools
WASHINGTON, March 31 (TNSrep) -- A Northwestern University study surveying federal judges across the U.S. found that more than 60 percent of responding judges use at least one artificial intelligence tool in their judicial work.
The research team, led by Law and Technology Initiatives director Daniel Linna and computer science professor V.S. Subrahmanian, reported that while adoption is broad, 22.4 percent of judges currently use these tools on a weekly or daily basis.
The study (https://www. more
University of Iowa Honors 2026 Discovery and Innovation Awardees Advancing High-impact Research Across the State, Into Space
IOWA CITY, Iowa, March 27 -- The University of Iowa College of Engineering issued the following news:
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UI honors 2026 Discovery and Innovation awardees advancing high-impact research across the state, into space
From launching an historic NASA mission to confronting Iowa's cancer burden in each of the state's 99 counties, University of Iowa researchers and research professionals are driving discoveries that improve lives in Iowa and far beyond.
The Office of the Vice President for Resea more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Arms Sales - Congressional Review Process Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL31675) on March 27, 2026, entitled "Arms Sales: Congressional Review Process" by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
This report reviews the process and procedures that apply to congressional consideration of foreign arms sales proposed by the President. This includes consideration of proposals to sell major defense equipment, defense articles and ser more
Incentivizing New Ventures & Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48885) on March 24, 2026, entitled "The Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act of 2025 (H.R. 3383)" by financial economics specialist Eva Su.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Legislative History ... 1
Title I - Expanding Access to Capital for Small Businesses ... 2
Section-by-Section Summary ... 2
Market Implicatio more
Private Credit Funds Redemption Restrictions - Market Context & Policy Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12674) on March 27, 2026, by financial economics specialist Eva Su.
Here are excerpts:
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Private Credit Funds Redemption Restrictions: Market Context and Policy Issues
Private credit generally refers to a type of lending provided by nonbank financial institutions, such as alternative asset managers of private funds, to small- and medium-sized private companies. Although th more
Defense Primer - U.S. Policy on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11150) on March 26, 2026, by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Policy on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems
Lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS) are a special class of weapon systems that uses sensor suites and computer algorithms to independently identify a target and employ an onboard weapon system to engage and more
Defense Primer - U.S. Strategic Command Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12981) on March 25, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Defense Primer: U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM)
U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM or STRATCOM) is a Department of Defense (DOD) functional (as opposed to geographic) combatant command (CCMD) whose stated mission is to "conduct operations to deter strategic attack and employ forces, as directed, to guara more
Fixed Term & "For Cause" Removal Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12673) on March 26, 2026, by American national government specialist Henry B. Hogue and legislative attorney Todd Garvey.
Here are excerpts:
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Fixed Term and "For Cause" Removal Provisions
Unless otherwise specified in law, presidential appointees to executive branch positions serve for an indeterminate period of time and can usually be removed by the President at any time more
Kingdom of Bhutan Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10660) on March 24, 2026, by Asian policy analyst Maria A. Blackwood.
Here are excerpts:
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The Kingdom of Bhutan
Background
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a small, landlocked Himalayan country situated between India and the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China). The kingdom is about half the size of Indiana, with an estimated population of approximately 792,000. Hydropowe more
Nepal Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10216) on March 24, 2026, by Asian policy analyst Maria A. Blackwood.
Here are excerpts:
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Nepal
Overview
The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is a lower-middle income, relatively small, landlocked state in South Asia. Since parliamentary democracy was restored in 2006 after a four-year period of monarchy, Nepal has faced political instability, with tensions between more
Overview of Small Business Subcontracting Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47585) entitled "An Overview of Small Business Subcontracting: In Brief" by R. Corinne Blackford, small business and economic development policy analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
For small businesses, participating in federal contracts as subcontractors can offer an important pathway to government contracting work and is one of the ways that the federal government can help maintain more
Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12629) on March 25, 2026, by international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter:
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Regulation of U.S. Outbound Investment to China
Introduction
The U.S. government generally has supported an open investment environment at home and abroad to promote U.S. economic growth, sustain the U.S. position as a more
Schedule Policy/Career - 2026 Final Rule, Legal Challenges & Issues for Lawmakers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11412) on March 26, 2026.
The white paper is written by Legislative Attorneys Jimmy Balser, Jon O. Shimabukuro and Mainon A. Schwartz:
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Schedule Policy/Career: 2026 Final Rule, Legal Challenges, and Issues for Lawmakers
On February 6, 2026, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published a final rule and memorandum for the implementation of Schedule Policy/Caree more
Section 117 of the Higher Education Act - Reporting of Foreign Gifts & Contracts Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12927) on March 25, 2026, by social policy analyst Alexandra Hegji.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 117 of the Higher Education Act: Reporting of Foreign Gifts and Contracts
Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA; P.L. 89-329, as amended) establishes foreign gift and contract reporting requirements for certain domestic public and private institutions that (1) o more
Terrorist & Other Militant Groups in Pakistan Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11934) on March 25, 2026, by South Asian affairs specialist K. Alan Kronstadt.
Here are excerpts:
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Terrorist and Other Militant Groups in Pakistan
U.S. officials have identified Pakistan as a base of operations and/or target for numerous armed, nonstate militant groups, some of which have existed since the 1980s. Notable terrorist and other groups operating in and/or lau more
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY2026 Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13191) on March 25, 2026, by environmental policy specialist Angela C. Jones.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY2026 Appropriations
Enacted on January 23, 2026, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (P.L. 119-74) provided funding for the U.S. Environmental Protection Ag more
U.S. V. Hasbajrami & the Warrant Requirement for Certain FISA 702 Queries Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11411) on March 26, 2026, by legislative attorney Andreas Kuersten:
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United States v. Hasbajrami and the Warrant Requirement for Certain FISA 702 Queries
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) (50 U.S.C. Sec. 1881a) governs domestic electronic surveillance targeting non-U.S. persons outside the United States. Under the statute, the Attorney more
U.S.-Japan Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10199) on March 26, 2026.
The white paper is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Japan Relations
Overview
Japan, a U.S. treaty ally since 1952, is an important U.S. security and trade partner. S more
U.S.-Taiwan Trade & Economic Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10256) on March 26, 2026, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Taiwan Trade and Economic Relations
Taiwan is a top U.S. trade partner and a key link in global technology supply chains. Taiwan's economy is highly dependent on global trade; exports account for about 70% of its gross domestic product (GDP). Taiwan's policies are se more
Updates on Litigation Over the IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11413) on March 26, 2026, by legislative attorney Justin C. Chung:
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Updates on Litigation over the IRS-ICE Information-Sharing Agreement
On February 24, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (D.C. Circuit) affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction that would have placed restrictions on information sharing pursuant to an agreement between the Int more
Visual Depiction of the Shift From Defined Benefit to Defined Contribution Pension Plans in the Private Sector Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12007) on March 25, 2026, by income security specialists John J. Topoleski and Elizabeth A. Myers.
Here are excerpts:
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A Visual Depiction of the Shift from Defined Benefit (DB) to Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Plans in the Private Sector
Background
One of the notable trends in the U.S. retirement system over the past five decades is that private sector employees hav more
Water Resources Development Acts - Primer & Action in the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13112) on March 26, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Nicole T. Carter and Anna E. Normand:
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Water Resources Development Acts: Primer and Action in the 119th Congress
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is an agency that develops water resource projects, among other civil and military missions. The primary purposes of USACE studies and projects historical more
False Claims Act Enforcement Involving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11410) on March 24, 2026, by legislative attorneys Madeline W. Donley and Victoria L. Killion:
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False Claims Act Enforcement Involving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
The Trump Administration has adopted the view that some "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) programs and policies illegally consider protected characteristics in viol more
Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41759) on March 24, 2026, entitled "Past Government Shutdowns: Key Resources" by senior research librarians Justin Murray and Carol Wilson:
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Summary
When federal government agencies and programs lack budget authority after the expiration of either full-year or interim appropriations, they experience a "funding gap," also known as a lapse in appropriations. In many cases, under the Antid more
Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R41759) on March 24, 2026, entitled "Past Government Shutdowns - Key Resources:"
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Office of Personnel Management
OPM has some information publicly available on the internet related to government shutdowns and furloughs.
* U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Pay & Leave Furlough Guidance, available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/fur more
Section 301 Investigation - Forced Labor & Import Policies of U.S. Trading Partners Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12672) on March 24, 2026.
The white paper is written by international trade and finance specialists Christopher A. Casey, Danielle M. Trachtenberg and Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 301 Investigation--Forced Labor and Import Policies of U.S. Trading Partners
In March 2026, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) initiated an investigati more
Is "Affordability" An Attainable Policy Goal? Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13189) on March 23, 2026, by macroeconomic policy specialists Lida R. Weinstock and Marc Labonte.
Here are excerpts:
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Is "Affordability" An Attainable Policy Goal?
Concerns about affordability have been a significant focus of the 119th Congress. Affordability is not an official metric that the government or private sector economists report, so discussions of affordabilit more
Legal Authority for Export Controls & Tariffs on Semiconductor Chips Sold to China Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11409) on March 23, 2026, by legislative attorneys Christopher T. Zirpoli and Jennifer K. Elsea:
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Legal Authority for Export Controls and Tariffs on Semiconductor Chips Sold to China
Semiconductor chips (also known as computer chips, microelectronic chips, or integrated circuits) have been a focus of U.S. export control policy for several years, partly due to concer more
Marine Mammal Commission Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13015) on March 23, 2026, by natural resources policy analyst Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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The Marine Mammal Commission
Introduction
The Marine Mammal Commission (MMC) is an independent advisory agency of the executive branch that provides "independent, science-based oversight" of federal agency policies and actions addressing human impacts on marine mammals more
Reforms to the Mortgage Interest Deduction With Revenue Estimates Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13190) on March 23, 2026, by economics specialist Mark P. Keightley.
Here are excerpts:
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Reforms to the Mortgage Interest Deduction with Revenue Estimates
This In Focus provides an overview of the mortgage interest deduction under current law and presents revenue estimates for selected reforms to the deduction. Reforming or modifying the mortgage interest deduction could more
Safety Considerations for Automated Passenger Vehicles Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48605) on March 23, 2026, entitled "Safety Considerations for Automated Passenger Vehicles" by transportation policy analyst Naseeb A. Souweidane.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Automated vehicle technologies offer a range of driver support functions that some stakeholders assert may improve traffic safety. These technologies vary in their capabilities and current stages of development. S more
Safety Considerations for Automated Passenger Vehicles Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48605) on March 23, 2026, entitled "Safety Considerations for Automated Passenger Vehicles:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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State and Federal Interactions
Federal and state agencies have separate regulatory authority over vehicle safety and regulate many aspects of automated vehicle safety differently. Among other responsibilities, NHTSA generally sets vehicle standards, ensures compli more
Smithsonian Institution - Selected Legislation, 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13187) on March 23, 2026, by American national government specialist R. Eric Petersen:
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Smithsonian Institution: Selected Legislation, 119th Congress
This In Focus discusses enacted and proposed legislation to authorize new facilities, relationships, or programming within the Smithsonian Institution in the 119th Congress (2025-2026) to date. It excludes discussion of meas more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
11 Small Business Coalition Urges GSA to Withdraw SAM Certification Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- A coalition of 11 small business support organizations submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration opposing proposed changes to System for Award Management registration requirements, warning the revisions could impose unclear and burdensome obligations on recipients of federal financial assistance.
The proposed rule would require all entities registering or renewing their registration for federal financial assistance on SAM.gov to certify thre more
20 Conservation Groups Urge Fish & Wildlife Service to Relist Lesser Prairie-chicken as Endangered
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- A coalition of 20 conservation organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service advocating for the relisting of the Lesser Prairie-chicken (Tympanuchus pallidicinctus) under the Endangered Species Act. The letter highlights concerns about the bird's continuing population decline and mounting threats to its habitat across its five-state range of Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
The groups report that the Lesser Prai more
4 R.I. Disability Groups Oppose DOE Proposal to Roll Back Accessibility Requirements
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- A coalition of four Rhode Island disability advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed changes to nondiscrimination regulations, arguing the revisions would weaken accessibility protections under federal law.
The letter expresses strong concerns that the DOE's proposed changes would undermine longstanding protections requiring federally funded institutions to provide accessible programs, services, and facili more
ACLU Opposes GSA's Proposed Certification Changes on Financial Assistance Registration
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration opposing proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients. The GSA's proposal includes new certification provisions related to anti-discrimination compliance, notably an "Anti-DEI Provision" that addresses Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in federally funded initi more
American Dairy Coalition Seeks Extension for USDA Comment Period on Manufacturing Cost Survey Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service requesting a 60-day extension to the public comment period for an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) concerning mandatory manufacturing cost and product yield surveys linked to Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) make allowance determinations. The current 30-day period, set to close on March 30, 2026, is deemed insufficient more
American Dairy Coalition Urges Transparency in USDA Manufacturing Cost Survey for Dairy Pricing
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The American Dairy Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service regarding the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) for a mandatory manufacturing cost and product yield survey. This survey, authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, is set to influence make allowance determinations in Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) minimum pricing formulas that affect dairy farmers' milk prices.
more
American Food Partners Seeks Classification Change for Squid to Reduce Fees and Improve Processing Flexibility
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- American Food Partners Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) addressing challenges faced by its affiliated companies, The Town Dock and Sea Fresh, in the squid production industry in Rhode Island. The letter focuses on the ambiguity in the classification of squid within USFWS import and export regulations, which impacts operational costs and market access.
The companies highlight that while Rhode Island has a domestic squid c more
Arc of Pennsylvania Backs National Study of Special Education Spending With Key Recommendations
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Arc of Pennsylvania has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education endorsing the Institute of Education Sciences' (IES) request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of the National Study of Special Education Spending (NSSES). The organization, which advocates for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, emphasized the need for accurate data on funding allocations within public education systems servin more
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Battery Materials and Technology Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service urging revisions to guidance on prohibited foreign entity restrictions, citing gaps that could increase compliance burdens for domestic manufacturers.
BMTC emphasized its commitment to supporting U.S. efforts to foster domestic manufacturing, reduce dependency on foreign adversaries such as China, and strengthen American competit more
California Counties Urge Withdrawal of GSA Proposal on SAM Registration Certainty
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The California State Association of Counties submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing concerns about the agency's proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients. The letter warns that the changes threaten to disrupt the delivery of essential programs and services to nearly 40 million California residents by exposing counties to unclear ce more
Child Welfare League Opposes GSA Rule Changes to Federal Grant System
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Child Welfare League of America submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration opposing proposed changes to System for Award Management registration requirements, warning the revisions could disrupt services for children and families nationwide.
CWLA, a coalition representing private and public child welfare agencies dating back to 1920, expressed serious concerns about the new certification requirements in the rule. Among the proposed change more
CNMIGA.ORG Urges Strong Enforcement of Restored Economic Reality Test to Protect American Workers
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- CNMIGA.ORG has submitted a public comment letter to the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor expressing support for the proposed rule rescinding the independent contractor analysis established in 2024 and restoring the 2021 economic reality test under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The organization emphasizes that restoring the economic reality test nationwide is crucial where visa fraud and labor department failures have created conditions that dis more
Coalition for a Prosperous America Urges Treasury to Strengthen IRS Guidance on Foreign Entity Influence
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Coalition for a Prosperous America submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing a notice which offers interim safe harbor guidance determining whether taxpayers receive material assistance from prohibited foreign entities (PFEs). The coalition expressed concerns that the current guidance may not sufficiently prevent taxpayer-funded incentives from supporting firms with operational or technological ties to foreign adversaries, part more
Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty Calls for Tribal Consultation on GSA SAM Registration Changes
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. CTS raised concerns regarding the absence of government-to-government Tribal consultation and the potentially adverse effects the proposal could have on Tribal Nations' access to federal funding.
The letter emphasizes the uni more
County of Santa Barbara Urges BOEM to Halt Offshore Fracking at Platform Gilda
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The County of Santa Barbara, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing opposition to the agency's proposal to permit offshore hydraulic fracturing from Platform Gilda in federal waters off the coast of Ventura County. The letter critiques BOEM's plan amid concerns over environmental, health, and cultural risks posed by offshore fracking near the Santa Barbara coastline.
The letter emphasized the vital importance more
CPAC Foundation Opposes EPA Settlement Agreement on Phosphogypsum Regulation
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing a proposed settlement agreement related to the agency's response to a 2021 rulemaking petition concerning phosphogypsum and associated process wastewater. The settlement, part of litigation in the D.C. Circuit Court, would require the EPA to issue a final decision on the rulemaking petition by a set deadline, effectively reshaping the age more
CPAC Foundation Raises Concerns Over Fish & Wildlife Service Invasive Species Response Program
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) regarding the agency's proposed information collection request related to the Interjurisdictional Invasive Species Rapid Response Team (IInSRRT) program. The CRF criticized the proposal for representing a substantial expansion of federal authority through administrative mechanisms embedded in paperwork requirements.
T more
CPAC Foundation Urges BOEM to Prioritize Commercial Viability in Alaska Offshore Mineral Leasing
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regarding its Request for Information and Interest (RFI) on commercial leasing for Outer Continental Shelf minerals offshore Alaska. The CRF emphasized the importance of grounding any leasing decisions in realistic economic conditions, comprehensive environmental analysis, and strategic considerations amid intensif more
CPAC Foundation Urges USDA to Design Balanced Mandatory Dairy Cost Survey
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The CPAC Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service addressing the agency's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on a mandatory manufacturing cost and product yield survey in the dairy sector. The letter highlights key concerns about regulatory burden, data utility, and the impact of survey design on both market competition and small producers.
The CRF, a policy research more
DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence Opposes GSA Registration Changes Impacting Critical Survivor Services
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing proposed amendments to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients.
The letter from DCCADV highlighted that the new SAM requirements would require nonprofits to sign certifications subject to criminal and civil penalties. These certifications reflect alignment with a 2025 executive more
Defenders of Wildlife Condemns BOEM's Accelerated Review of Offshore Fracking Plan at Platform Gilda
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Defenders of Wildlife submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing opposition to the agency's accelerated environmental review process for a proposed well stimulation treatment, including hydraulic fracturing, at Platform Gilda off the Southern California coast. The letter challenges BOEM's use of emergency National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures based on a declared national energy emergen more
Defense Credit Union Council Supports NCUA Proposal on Dependent Care Reimbursements for Volunteer Officials
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Defense Credit Union Council submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing support for the agency's proposal to permit federal credit union (FCU) boards to reimburse reasonable dependent care costs incurred by volunteer officials. DCUC, which represents over 200 defense-affiliated credit unions serving military members, veterans, and their families, emphasized that the rule would help modernize regulations to accommodate today more
Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence Opposes GSA Proposal on SAM Registration for Federal Grantees
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration opposing proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter was addressed to the GSA and concerns the agency's proposed adjustments outlined under OMB Control No. 3090-0290, Docket No. 2026-0001.
The GSA's proposal would mandate that all federal grantees sign new certi more
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund Opposes GSA Proposal on SAM Registration Requirements
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing opposition to proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. DREDF raised concerns that the proposed changes could undermine nonprofit organizations that provide essential services to marginalized communities, including the disability community.
The letter c more
End Cancer Drug Shortages Coalition Urges CMS to Address Drug Supply Transparency and Manufacturing Incentives
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The End Cancer Drug Shortages Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on ensuring safety through domestic security with Made in America personal protective equipment and essential medicine procurement by Medicare participating hospitals.
The coalition emphasized the critical importance of securing adequate domestic availability of essential medicines, par more
Energy & Wildlife Action Coalition Submits Comments on Lesser Prairie-Chicken Status Review
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Energy and Wildlife Action Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service urging a science-based reassessment of whether the lesser prairie-chicken should be listed under the Endangered Species Act, arguing that current data and conservation efforts do not support listing.
EWAC points out that prior assessments of LEPC avoidance of anthropogenic structures, like wind turbines and electric transmission lines, may have overestimated ha more
Ga. State Sen. Albers Urges NHTSA to Support Zoox Autonomous Vehicle Petition
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Georgia State Sen. John Albers, R-Roswell, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding Zoox's petition for an exemption to enable the commercial deployment of automated vehicles. The letter supports the petition emphasizes the importance of federal oversight in the rollout of autonomous vehicle technology.
The letter outlines the need to prioritize safety on Georgia's roadways while acknowledging the potential benefits more
Georgia Transportation Alliance Supports Zoox Petition for Automated Vehicle Deployment
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Georgia Transportation Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration expressing support for Zoox's petition to obtain an exemption that would allow commercial deployment of automated vehicles under federal safety oversight. The GTA serves as the transportation arm of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and represents a coalition of business, civic, and transportation stakeholders advocating for strategic infrastructure and more
Health Resources in Action Opposes GSA Proposed Changes to SAM Registration Requirements for Financial Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Health Resources in Action has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing proposed revisions related to System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. HRiA cautions that the proposed changes could negatively impact nonprofit organizations applying for federal funding by introducing vague and burdensome compliance obligations.
The organization, which both receives federal funds an more
iGPS Logistics Submits Comments to EPA on TSCA Section 6(h) PBT Rule Reconsideration
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- iGPS Logistics LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the reconsideration of the TSCA Section 6(h) Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) chemical rule, specifically concerning decaBDE. The letter was electronically filed under docket number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2021-0202 and addresses issues related to the chemical's regulation under the EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT).
iGPS Logistics expressed more
InnovateEDU Urges Detailed Data in National Special Education Spending Study
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- InnovateEDU submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the National Special Education Spending Study (NSESS). The letter addresses the department's request for input on this first comprehensive examination of special education funding in over twenty years, emphasizing the importance of capturing accurate and detailed data to better allocate resources for students with disabilities.
The coalition, encompassing over 175 organizations inc more
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Opposes Remote Operation of Texas Drawbridge Citing Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Coast Guard regarding a temporary deviation request by Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) to test remote operation of the drawbridge over the Old Brazos River in Brazoria County, Texas. The letter was sent to the Bridge Administration Branch Chief of the Coast Guard's 8th District and addresses concerns about safety, maintenance, and t more
Iowa Hunger Coalition Urges USDA to Maintain Critical Food Security Data Program
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Iowa Hunger Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture emphasizing the essential role of the Food Security Supplement to the Current Population Survey (CPS-FSS) in addressing food insecurity across the state and nation. The coalition, which represents over 80 food pantries, rescue organizations, community partnerships, and advocates in Iowa, highlighted the economic and nutritional data provided by this federal dataset as vital fo more
Jane Doe Inc. Urges General Services Administration to Withdraw Proposed Registration Changes Impacting Survivors Services
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Jane Doe Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The coalition highlighted severe potential harm to nonprofit organizations that serve survivors of gender-based violence, including rape, sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, stalking, and trafficking.
In its letter, Jane Doe Inc. outlined tha more
Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band Urges GSA to Exempt Tribal Programs From DEIA Certification Requirements
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) concerning proposed updates to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients. The GSA proposal, influenced by executive branch guidance including the President's Executive Order titled "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity," would require recipients t more
Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Visibility Union Challenges EPA's Use of Uniform Rate of Progress in Illinois Regional Haze Plan Approval
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Mid-Atlantic/Northeast Visibility Union has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed approval of Illinois' Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the second implementation period. MANEVU took issue specifically with EPA's application of the Uniform Rate of Progress (URP) metric as a determinant for reasonable progress under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
In their letter, MANEVU criticized the EP more
Midwest Ozone Group Supports EPA Approval of Illinois Regional Haze Plan for Second Implementation Period
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Midwest Ozone Group submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed rule on Air Plan Approvals for Illinois, specifically addressing the Regional Haze Plan for the second implementation period. The rule pertains to interstate transport of air pollution concerning the 2012 PM2.5 and 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards, and is identified under Docket ID No. EPA-R05-OAR-2024-0261.
In the letter, more
Midwest Ozone Group Supports EPA Approval of Michigan NOx RACT Rules
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Midwest Ozone Group submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency supporting a proposal to approve Michigan's revisions to its air quality plan addressing ozone pollution in certain western counties.
MOG, a coalition of companies and associations engaged in advancing sound air quality programs, highlighted their endorsement of the EPA's proposed approval in their letter delivered to the EPA's Air and Radiation Division. The group emphas more
Missouri Farm Bureau Federation Requests Extension on USDA Dairy Cost Survey Comment Period
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Missouri Farm Bureau Federation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding its advance notice of proposed rulemaking on mandatory dairy manufacturing cost and product yield surveys. MOFB expressed support for the USDA's new statutory authority to conduct a mandatory biennial survey and publish a Manufacturing Cost and Product Yield Report, viewing it as a key step toward improving transparency and farmer confidence in milk pricing more
NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund Oppose GSA's Revised SAM Registration Requirements
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration opposing the agency's proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients. The letter urges the GSA to withdraw the proposal, expressing concerns that it would undermine compliance with federal civil rights laws and impose excessive burdens on recipients, especially smaller non more
Natural Resources Defense Council Challenges EPA's Proposed Air Quality Plan for Ohio Ozone Areas
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency contesting the agency's proposal to approve Ohio's state implementation plan (SIP) revisions pertaining to source-specific reasonably available control technology requirements in the Cleveland 2015 ozone nonattainment area and the Cincinnati 2015 ozone maintenance area. The letter argues that the EPA's approval unlawfully neglects necessary emission re more
Natural Resources Defense Council Criticizes EPA's Handling of Michigan Air Quality Plan Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's proposed approval of state implementation plan (SIP) revisions for Western Michigan's 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The letter addresses EPA's Region 5 proposal to approve moderately stringent Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and more
Natural Resources Defense Council Urges EPA to Withdraw Michigan Ozone Plan Approval Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning the agency's proposal to approve state implementation plan (SIP) revisions for Michigan. The revisions aim to meet the Moderate Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements for volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the Western Michigan nonattainment areas under the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Qualit more
NC Counts Coalition Opposes GSA Proposal Citing Harm to Nonprofits and Communities
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- NC Counts Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration expressing opposition to proposed revisions to the System for Award Management registration requirements for Prime Financial Assistance Recipients. The coalition, representing over 115 member organizations across North Carolina, warns that the proposal would create administrative burdens, restrict evidence-based service delivery, and politicize nonprofit work.
The coaliti more
New York County Lawyers Association Opposes Justice Department Rule on Attorney Discipline
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The New York County Lawyers Association Task Force on the Rule of Law submitted a public comment letter strongly opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Justice aimed at amending a rule which would alter the disciplinary process for current or former DOJ attorneys by granting the U.S. Attorney General and the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) the authority to review state bar complaints against these attorneys and potentially stay state investigations more
New York Domestic Violence Coalition Raises Concerns Over GSA Proposal Affecting Federal Funding Access
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) expressing opposition to proposed changes in the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The comment letter critiques the GSA's suggested alterations to pre-award registration requirements, warning of detrimental impacts on domestic violence programs and other federally funded communit more
New York Lawyers for the Public Interest Oppose DOE's Proposed Rule Changes on Disability Access
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing the department's proposed direct final rules that would unlawfully rescind important regulations related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs, specifically those implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The rules targeted for rescission include the elimination of the requirement that new construction and alterations to faci more
Ohio Citizens for Responsible Energy Challenges NRC Proposed Rule on Legal Representation in Hearings
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Ohio Citizens for Responsible Energy submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission opposing proposed rule changes affecting hearing procedures and representation requirements, arguing the revisions would undermine public participation and due process protections.
The organization contends that the proposed revision to 10 CFR 2.314(b) represents a stark departure from precedent by barring non-attorney representatives for partnerships, corporat more
Oregon City Urges GSA to Reconsider Proposed System for Award Management Registration Changes
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The City of Bend, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's proposed amendments concerning the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients. The letter criticizes the proposed rule for introducing redundant, vague, and legally contentious certification requirements that would adversely affect entities receiving federal grants, loans, o more
Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network Advocates Call for Stronger CMS Enforcement of Organ Procurement Organization Rules
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Patient Affairs Committee issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging the agency to take decisive action to enforce existing rules governing Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) and to protect patient safety. The committee, composed of transplant recipients and living donors, expressed frustration with the perceived delays and inadequacies in CMS's oversight of OPO operations.
The co more
Pine Tree Legal Assistance Opposes Proposed SAM Registration Changes Impacting Nonprofits
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Pine Tree Legal Assistance has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget expressing opposition to proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter addresses concerns regarding the planned changes to OMB Control No. 3090-0290, which involve pre-award registration requirements for prime financial assistance recipients.
The Maine-based legal aid organizati more
Public Citizen Files Motion to Intervene in Rio Grande LNG Export Proceedings Citing Consumer Impact
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Public Citizen has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy concerning the Rio Grande LNG export project. The organization requested intervention in the proceedings related to applications by Rio Grande LNG LLC and its subsidiaries for authorization to export liquefied natural gas (LNG). Public Citizen emphasized its interest as a representative of household consumers nationwide in the matter of natural gas export capacity expansions and their eff more
Public Counsel Opposes GSA Proposal on Federal Financial Assistance Certifications
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Public Counsel submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing proposed revisions to System for Award Management registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients, arguing the changes would impose unlawful conditions and create substantial risks for nonprofit organizations.
In its letter to the GSA, Public Counsel emphasizes that Congress has not authorized these certifications, a fundamental legal deficiency unde more
Rail Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Urges FRA to Require Amtrak to Notify Engineers of PTC Outages
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Rail Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Railroad Administration concerning Amtrak's request to amend its Positive Train Control (PTC) system. The letter addresses Amtrak's plan for a temporary outage to perform a Back Office Server upgrade.
Amtrak submitted the request on February 27, 2026, proposing to provide the FRA with a seven-day notice before more
Rail Passengers Association Seeks Continued Role in Federal Railroad Safety Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Rail Passengers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Railroad Administration seeking continued representation on the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC). The letter outlines the organization's desire to maintain a voice for the traveling public in the committee that advises FRA on rail safety matters.
The Rail Passengers Association, the oldest and largest nonprofit representing intercity passenger rail users in the country with over more
Roffman Horvitz Urges GSA to Reconsider Expanded DEI Certification Language in SAM Registration
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Roffman Horvitz PLC, Tysons Corner, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration regarding proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter voices opposition to the GSA's addition of new certification language related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within the SAM Federal Financial Assistance General Certifications and Representat more
Safe Passage Project Urges DOJ to Withdraw Interim Final Rule on Immigration Appeals
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Safe Passage Project submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). The letter urges the DOJ to withdraw or substantially revise its interim final rule (IFR) that revises appellate procedures before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
The IFR makes merits review discretionary by default, shortens the appeal deadline to 10 days, imposes simultaneous 20-day briefing without replies, and eliminates immi more
San Joaquin Valley Air District Urges EPA to Expand Notice Requirements for Citizen Suits
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency addressing the agency's proposed rule on "Prior Notice of Citizen Suits." The letter supports the EPA's intentions to update its procedures under the Clean Air Act related to notices of intent (NOIs) for citizen suits but advocates for broader notification requirements that more inclusively involve State and local air quality agenc more
Seattle Human Services Coalition Opposes Proposed Changes to Federal Grant Registration Requirements
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Seattle Human Services Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements affecting financial assistance recipients. SHSC raised concerns about the impact of these changes on organizations that rely heavily on federal funding to provide vital community services.
The coalition expressed strong opposition to the proposed pre-award certifica more
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton Urges Revisions To GSA Grant Certification Rules
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sheppard, Mullin, Richter and Hampton LLP submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration recommending revisions to proposed System for Award Management registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients, citing concerns about duplication, ambiguity, and legal uncertainty.
Sheppard highlights that the proposed certification language duplicates existing legal obligations already reflected in SAM registration requirements, fe more
Texas Council on Family Violence Urges Reconsideration of GSA's Proposed SAM Certification Changes
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Texas Council on Family Violence submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) opposing proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance. TCFV raised concerns that the new certifications required under the proposed changes could negatively impact programs serving survivors of domestic violence and the broader systems that support them across Texas.
T more
We Are Sharing Hope South Carolina Urges CMS to Clarify Organ Procurement Proposed Rule Definitions and Procedures
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- We Are Sharing Hope South Carolina submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed revisions to the Conditions for Coverage for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs). SHSC emphasized the need for greater precision in regulatory definitions, stronger procedural safeguards, and enhanced practical guidance to improve the final rule and ensure effective service to donor families and transplant candidates.
SHSC identifi more
Women Impacting Public Policy Opposes GSA's Revised SAM Registration Requirements for Financial Assistance Recipients
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Women Impacting Public Policy has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing opposition to the agency's proposed changes to System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance.
WIPP, which has a 25-year history of policy advocacy related to women entrepreneurs, conveyed concerns that the proposed revisions would impose excessive compliance burdens on organizatio more
Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement Advocates for Expansion and Enhancement of National Financial Literacy Strategy
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury concerning the Financial Literacy and Education Commission's (FLEC) update to the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. The organization emphasizes collaboration with trusted community partners to effectively engage hard-to-reach populations through tailored education programs that focus on holistic financial planning and resource util more
Zero Emission Transportation Association Seeks Clarity on Prohibited Foreign Entity Guidance for Domestic EV Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Zero Emission Transportation Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service requesting additional clarity on guidance governing prohibited foreign entity restrictions, citing compliance challenges for electric vehicle and battery manufacturers.
ZETA, which includes raw and processed critical mineral producers, battery manufacturers, vehicle producers, and related companies, emphasized alignment with the ad more
10 State Education Leaders Back Reforms To Federal Comprehensive Centers Program
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- A coalition of 10 state education leaders has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing the agency's proposed priorities for the Comprehensive Centers Program. The letter expresses support for the Department's goals to bolster the federal technical assistance infrastructure, enhance alignment with state needs, and return greater authority and flexibility to states in managing educational resources.
In their comments, the states empha more
11 Health Groups Urge CMS to Reject Costly Domestic Procurement Rules for Hospitals
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- A coalition of 11 organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing opposition to the agency's proposed "Secure American Medical Supplies" designation. The rule would require Medicare-participating hospitals to use a minimum percentage of domestically made personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines to qualify for higher reimbursement rates.
The coalition argued that hospitals should concentrate on d more
13 Non-Profits Organizations Urge GSA to Reconsider SAM Registration Changes Over Increased Legal Burdens
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- A coalition of 13 South Carolina non-profit organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration expressing concerns about proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The group highlighted that the changes would impose considerable barriers for non-profits seeking to apply for federal grants, increasing uncompensated legal and administrative costs and p more
23 Attorneys General Oppose GSA's Proposed System for Award Management Registration Changes
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- A coalition of 23 state attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration opposing proposed changes to certification requirements tied to the System for Award Management, arguing the revisions could impose unlawful and burdensome conditions on recipients of federal funding.
The letter argues that the proposed changes are unnecessary, duplicative, and violate the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) because they add burdens without justifi more
5 Energy Industry Groups Urge Timely Issuance of Marine Mammal Protection Act Regulations for Gulf Geophysical Surveys
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- A coalition of 5 energy industry organizations submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service calling for the timely reissuance of incidental take regulations governing geophysical surveys in the Gulf of America, emphasizing the need to avoid disruptions to offshore exploration activities.
The current ITRs, initially implemented on April 19, 2021, and set to expire on April 19, 2026, regulate the incidental take of marine mammals during geophys more
5 Missouri Agriculture Groups Support EPA's Partial Delegation of Clean Air Act Program
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- A coalition of 5 Missouri farmers and livestock producers has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding its proposed approval of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' request for partial delegation of the Clean Air Act Section 112(r) Prevention of Accidental Release Program.
The groups emphasize that anhydrous ammonia is a critical agricultural input necessary for maintaining soil fertility and ensuring productive harv more
56 Environmental and Community Groups Urge BOEM to Prohibit Offshore Fracking From Platform Gilda
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- A coalition of 56 environmental and community organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management concerning the agency's Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for offshore hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, from Platform Gilda off the California coast.
The organizations expressed strong concerns about the environmental, health, cultural, and economic impacts linked to the proposed fracking operations. more
Alliance for Higher Education Urges Withdrawal of Proposed SAM Registration Changes
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Alliance for Higher Education submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing opposition to proposed revisions to the Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM). The letter outlines concerns that the changes threaten institutional autonomy, infringe on First Amendment rights, and impose burdensome requirements on colleges and universities receiving federal grants.
The Allian more
America's Service Commissions Provides Feedback on AmeriCorps Disability Accommodation Reimbursement Process
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- America's Service Commissions (ASC), a nonprofit association representing 52 state and territorial service commissions, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Corporation for National and Community Service regarding the Disability Accommodation Reimbursement Request Form. ASC's membership administers more than 75% of AmeriCorps State and National funding and includes over 600 AmeriCorps programs.
The letter focuses on ways to improve the quality, utility, and c more
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Opposes GSA Proposal on Grant Certification Requirements
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration expressing opposition to proposed changes in the System for Award Management registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients. The letter cautions that the proposed certifications impose undue and legally questionable demands on federal grant applicants.
According to AACTE and its allied groups, the proposal would re more
American Association of University Women Opposes GSA's Proposed SAM Certification Changes for Financial Assistance Recipients
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The American Association of University Women (AAUW) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration expressing opposition to the agency's proposed revisions to the Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications within the System for Award Management. AAUW warned that the proposed certifications would undermine access to federal financial assistance for educational and research programs that support women and underrepresented g more
American Cotton Shippers Association Urges Federal Maritime Commission to Enforce Chassis Usage Rules
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The American Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) concerning the agency's ongoing investigation into ocean common carriers' practices and restrictions on chassis usage. The trade group, which represents a majority of U.S. cotton merchandising firms, expressed strong support for enforcement actions that uphold fair and competitive shipping options critical to the U.S. cotton industry.
ACSA, headquarte more
API Innovation Center Urges CMS to Enhance Domestic Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The API Innovation Center (APIIC), a nonprofit focused on strengthening the U.S. generic drug supply chain, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposed rules on domestic procurement of essential medicines and personal protective equipment. APIIC represents a consortium of partners involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain stakeholders.
In its letter, AP more
Association of American Medical Colleges Urges GSA to Reconsider Proposed Certification Changes for Federal Assistance Recipients
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) regarding proposed revisions to the System for Award Management registration requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance. The GSA's proposal includes new certification language requiring entities to affirm compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and relevant executive orders. The AAMC expressed strong concerns over the more
Association of American Universities Urges GSA to Withdraw Contested Certification for Financial Assistance Recipients
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Association of American Universities (AAU) has submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) expressing concerns about a proposed certification that federal financial assistance recipients must make through the System for Award Management (SAM) registration. The AAU represents 69 U.S.-based research universities and cautions that the proposed certification requirements encompass broad and undefined standards related to diversity, equity more
Battery Council International Urges IRS for Clear Guidance on Material Assistance Rules to Support U.S. Battery Industry
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Battery Council International submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service urging clearer guidance on how material assistance rules tied to prohibited foreign entities should apply to battery manufacturing and recycling.
BCI emphasized that the U.S. battery industry, which powers vehicles, telecommunications, defense, and critical infrastructure, depends heavily on a resilient domestic supply chain. The association highlighted the battery industry's e more
BD Urges CMS to Prioritize Payment Incentives for Domestic Manufacturing of Essential Medical Supplies
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, the largest American manufacturer of medical devices, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services providing extensive feedback on the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning the strengthening of the American-made supply chain for personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines. BD emphasized that modernizing Medicare payment policies more
Blood Centers of America Urges on Enhancing Domestic Blood Supply Chain Resilience
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Blood Centers of America Inc., West Warwick, Rhode Island, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing vulnerabilities in the domestic supply chain for whole blood bags essential to the national blood supply. BCA, a network representing over half of the nation's blood supply through more than 60 independent community blood centers, warned that current reliance on a single supplier controlling over 95 percent of the whole more
Calif Food & Agriculture Dept. Raises Concerns Over Persian Lime Fruit Movement From Hawaii
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing concerns about proposed revisions to the requirements governing the movement of fresh Persian lime fruit from Hawaii to the continental United States.
CDFA highlighted the serious threat invasive fruit fly (IFF) species like oriental fruit fly (OFF), Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly), and Mexican fruit fly pose to California agricultur more
Calif. Forestry & Fire Protection Dept. Urges PHMSA to Deny Special Permit for Offshore Pipelines
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regarding Sable Offshore Corporation's request for a Special Permit. The letter raises concerns about the permit application for hazardous liquid pipelines Lines 324 and 325, which transport crude oil from offshore platforms near Santa Barbara, California.
OSFM, certified by PHMSA to more
California Table Grape Commission Opposes USDA Proposal to Allow Persian Lime Movement From Hawaii
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The California Table Grape Commission has submitted a public comment letter to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service opposing the agency's proposed rule to permit the interstate movement of fresh Persian lime fruit from Hawaii to the continental United States under a systems approach. The proposal, based on a pest risk analysis addressing threats such as the oriental fruit fly and Mediterranean fruit fly, aims to replace currently required quarantine treatments wi more
Chickaloon Village Traditional Council Opposes EPA Rollback on Chemical Accident Protections
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Chickaloon Village Traditional Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing the agency's proposed rule titled Common Sense Approach to Chemical Accident Prevention. The letter expresses disagreement with the EPA's intention to roll back safeguards that were established under the 2024 Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention Final Rule.
CVTC emphasized its role as a federally recognized tribal government respon more
City of Eugene Urges GSA to Withdraw Proposed Federal Funding Certification Changes
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The City of Eugene, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration expressing concerns about the agency's proposed changes to the certification requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance via SAM.gov. The letter criticizes the GSA's efforts to align its certification process with new executive branch guidance, particularly Executive Order 14173 and U.S. Department of Justice materials related to non-discrimination more
City of Las Cruces Opposes Proposed Changes to Federal Assistance Certification Requirements
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Christine Rivera, City Clerk and Legislative Lead for the City of Las Cruces, New Mexico, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget concerning proposed revisions to the pre-award registration requirements for Prime Financial Assistance Recipients under the System for Award Management Registration Requirements for Financial Assistance Recipients.
The City of Las Cruces highlighted concerns that the proposed revisions exceed federal autho more
Cribbi Proposes Innovative Rental Matchmaking Platform to Federal Housing Agencies
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Cribbi LLC, Austin, Texas has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development outlining its platform designed to transform the rental housing market through a unique matchmaking algorithm. The company aims to address the fragmented and oversaturated rental sector in the United States by creating a streamlined, engaging experience for both renters and landlords.
In the letter, Cribbi highlights how its Tinder-inspired interface use more
CultureWorks Raises Concerns Over Proposed System for Award Management Changes Affecting Nonprofits
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- CultureWorks, a faith-inspired nonprofit organization based in Holland, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration regarding proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for prime financial assistance recipients. The comments address concerns over changes that would impact nonprofit organizations receiving federal grant funding, particularly those serving vulnerable youth populations. more
Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities Submits Comments on Medicare Contract Year 2027 Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities, Green, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the proposed Medicare Program Contract Year 2027 policy and technical changes affecting the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program.
The organization, which serves Medicare beneficiaries, dual eligibles, and persons with disabilities across four Ohio counties-Summit, Stark, Portage, and Wayne-expre more
Duke-Margolis Institute Proposes CMS Payment Reforms to Ensure Reliable Domestic Drug Supply
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing the agency's recent Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on promoting a secure domestic supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines. The letter highlights concerns about chronic drug shortages caused by unreliable supply chains and offers recommendations for CMS payment policy reforms to strengt more
Early Childhood Investment Corporation Raises Concerns Over GSA's System for Award Management Changes
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Early Childhood Investment Corporation (ECIC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration regarding proposed updates to the System for Award Management registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. ECIC, a Michigan-based nonprofit focused on early childhood systems building, expressed concerns about the scope, clarity, and impact of the new certification requirements outlined by the agency.
In its letter, ECIC hig more
Education Law Center Opposes GSA's Proposed Anti-DEI Certification for Federal Grant Recipients
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Education Law Center (ELC) has submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. General Services Administration's proposed changes to certification requirements for federal grant registration within the System for Award Management (SAM). The comment specifically challenges a new certification condition that would restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs among federal funding recipients, including many involved in public education.
ELC asserts that the p more
Environmental Protection Network, Lawyers for Good Government Oppose GSA's Proposed Certification for Federal Financial Assistance Recipients
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) and Lawyers for Good Government have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing proposed modifications to the System for Award Management registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients.
EPN, an organization of over 750 former Environmental Protection Agency staff and appointees, alongside L4GG, a nonprofit mobilizing extensive pro bono legal support for communitie more
Equal Employment Opportunity Leaders Criticize Proposed GSA Changes to SAM Diversity Certification
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Equal Employment Opportunity Leaders submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) expressing concerns over proposed updates to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance. The group supports ensuring that entities certify compliance with federal civil rights and nondiscrimination laws but criticizes the introduction of additional diversity, equity, inclusion, and acces more
Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences Raises Concerns Over GSA's Proposed Changes to SAM Registration Requirements
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences (FABBS) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration expressing concerns about proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. FABBS, representing 34 national scientific societies in psychological, cognitive, and behavioral sciences, cautioned that the proposal's vagueness and potential legal conflicts cou more
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- FGA Action submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) supporting the agency's proposed rule on worker classification under federal labor laws. The rule seeks to clarify the distinction between employees and independent contractors by focusing on key economic realities.
The proposed rule essentially reinstates the 2021 test that prioritizes two core factors in classifying workers: the degree of control an individual has over their work and the more
Fluence Submits Comments to IRS on Safe Harbor Guidance for Prohibited Foreign Entity Regulations
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Fluence, Arlington, Virginia, a leading U.S.-based provider of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery energy storage systems (BESS), has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding IRS Notice 2026-15, which provides guidance on interim safe harbors related to material assistance from prohibited foreign entities (PFEs) under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Public Law 119-21. The letter emphasizes the company's support for the Treasury D more
Footloose Montana Urges National Park Service to Reject Proposal Allowing Bear Baiting in Alaska Preserves
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Footloose Montana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending trapping and other harmful practices against wildlife on public lands, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. National Park Service. The letter opposes a proposal that would permit bear baiting within Alaska's national preserves, a rule that aligns federal practice with state regulations managed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
The organization emphasized that national preserves are federally more
Form Energy Urges Treasury to Clarify Guidance on Material Assistance Cost Ratio
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Form Energy submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding a notice provides interim guidance on material assistance provided by prohibited foreign entities under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Form Energy praised the Treasury's approach in calculating the material assistance cost ratio (MACR) at the manufactured component level, which focuses on key supply chain segments while reducing complex more
FutureEd Urges GSA to Remove DEIA Language From Federal Certification Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- FutureEd, a non-partisan think tank at Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy, submitted a public comment letter to the General Services Administration expressing concerns about proposed revisions to the System for Award Management Registration Requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter argues that the suggested broad inclusion of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives as potentially discriminatory could undermin more
George Washington University Law Clinic Criticizes EOIR's Proposed Immigration Appellate Changes
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Diana Metz Arguello and Mary O'Brien, student-attorneys with the George Washington University Law School Immigration Clinic, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review opposing proposed changes to appellate procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals, arguing the rule would restrict due process and limit access to lawful immigration relief.
The letter detailed concerns that the IFR's reduction of the a more
Grant Professionals Association Opposes Proposed System for Award Management Certification Changes
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Grant Professionals Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration regarding proposed revisions to the System for Award Management registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The GPA's letter expresses strong opposition to changes that would alter certifications required for organizations seeking federal grants.
GPA members, who manage billions of dollars in public and private funding annually, emphasiz more
Healthy Child Care Colorado Opposes GSA System for Award Management Registration Guidance
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Healthy Child Care Colorado (HCCC), a statewide nonprofit focused on improving the health and well-being of children in early childhood settings, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing the proposed guidance titled "System for Award Management Registration Requirements for Financial Assistance Recipients." HCCC expresses concern that the guidance creates unnecessary challenges for agencies and nonprofits serving vulnerable more
Home Builders Association Backs EPA's Updated Waters of the U.S. Definition
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Home Builders Association/Building Industry Association, Louisville, Kentucky has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning the agency's proposed rule on the "Updated Definition of 'Waters of the United States.'" The BIA, representing builders and land developers in Kentucky, expressed support for the EPA's efforts to clarify federal jurisdiction over waterbodies, which has long posed compliance challenges and regulatory u more
HonorBridge Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Organ Procurement Organization Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- HonorBridge, the largest federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) serving North Carolina and part of Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing proposed revisions to conditions for coverage for OPOs. The letter offers detailed feedback on the CMS rulemaking, CMS-3409-P, which aims to improve organ donation and transplantation outcomes under Medicare and Medicaid programs.
In the letter, HonorBr more
Human Rights Campaign Highlights Challenges Facing LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care System
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Children, Youth and Families addressing the circumstances of LGBTQ youth in the foster care system. The organization's letter sheds light on the disproportionate representation and unique hardships faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth within child welfare services nationwide.
According to HRC, nearly 400,000 child more
Ill. Human Services Dept. Opposes Proposed System for Award Management Certification Revisions
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Illinois Department of Human Services has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration and certification requirements for recipients of federal financial assistance. The GSA published the proposal in the Federal Register, outlining changes that would expand certification requirements to include compliance with Executive Orders (EOs) and evolving sub-regula more
Illinois Collaboration on Youth Opposes Rescission of Protections for LGBTQI+ Foster Youth
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing opposition to the proposed rescission of federal regulations that set minimum standards for the treatment of LGBTQI+ youth in foster care. ICOY, an association representing over 90 member organizations across Illinois, advocates for policies and practices that ensure safety, health, and opportunity for children and families in the stat more
IMC Logistics Highlights Ongoing Challenges With Ocean Carrier Chassis Practices In Key U.S. Markets
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- IMC Logistics, LLC, Collierville, Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission spotlighting persistent non-compliance issues related to ocean common carriers' chassis provisioning practices. The letter addresses concerns following the FMC's cease and desist order issued in 2024 intended to halt unlawful ocean carrier practices restricting motor carrier choice of chassis providers, particularly at facilities in Memphis, Chicago, and Los An more
Independent Community Bankers Urges OCC to Deny PAYO Digital Bank National Trust Charter Application
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) opposing PAYO Digital Bank, N.A.'s application for a national trust charter. ICBA raises concerns regarding PAYO Digital Bank's proposed business model, regulatory compliance history, and broader implications for financial stability, consumer protection, and the competitive landscape of community banking.
ICBA highlights that PAY more
Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference Urges Federal Maritime Commission to Investigate Ocean Carrier Chassis Practices
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Maritime Commission regarding its investigation into ocean common carriers' practices and restrictions on chassis usage. IMCC expressed strong support for the FMC's inquiry into continued ocean carrier control over chassis provisioning despite divestment of physical chassis assets, citing ongoing violations of the Shipping Act that affect supply chain efficiency, safety, and costs.
T more
Jervois Urges IRS for Clear Guidance on Critical Minerals and Prohibited Foreign Entities
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Jervois has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding a notice which seeks guidance on the application of interim safe harbors related to material assistance from Prohibited Foreign Entities (PFEs). The company detailed its position on critical minerals policy, emphasizing the need for rules that support domestic and allied cobalt supply chains and restrict engagement with PFEs, particularly in refining and processing.
Jervois highlights more
Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security Advocates for Made-in-America Reusable Respirators in Medicare Policy
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Medicare Program initiative focused on ensuring safety through domestic procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines by Medicare-participating hospitals. The Center emphasized the critical need to prioritize American-made reusable respirators to address longstanding supply chain vulnerab more
LifeNet Health Urges Careful Revisions to Organ Procurement Organization Conditions for Coverage
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- LifeNet Health (LNH) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposed revisions to the Conditions for Coverage for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs), identified as CMS-3409-P. The letter emphasizes the importance of enhancing accountability and patient safety within the organ donation and transplantation network, while cautioning against regulatory changes that might destabilize donation systems or disrupt cons more
Local Governments Oppose Federal Proposal Tying Funding To Certification Requirements
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The City and County of San Francisco, County of Santa Clara submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing proposed rules that would impose new certifications on recipients of federal financial assistance through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). The group raises legal and practical concerns with GSA's proposal to require all federal funding recipients to certify compliance with conditions tied to diversity, equity, and incl more
Mainspring Energy Urges IRS to Include Linear Generators in Interim Safe Harbor Tables for Innovative Energy Technologies
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Mainspring Energy Inc., Menlo Park, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service calling for expanded safe harbor tables to include its linear generator technology under Section 48E of the Internal Revenue Code.
In its letter, Mainspring Energy recommends expanding the Treasury guidance to incorporate emerging U.S. energy technologies, including its unique linear generators, into the interim safe harbor tables. It argues that current table more
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company Urges CMS to Strengthen Domestic Procurement Standards in Medicare Program
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, Public Benefit Corporation (MCCPDC), Dallas, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in response to its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning incentives for domestic procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines by Medicare participating hospitals. MCCPDC emphasized the necessity of robust policies to ensure supply chain resiliency and national more
Massachusetts Community Colleges Urge Withdrawal of Proposed Federal Certification Changes
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges (MACC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing proposed changes to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. MACC, representing the state's 15 community colleges, argues that the proposed updates to the Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications are duplicative, overburden institutions, and ex more
Medline Advocates for Positive Incentives in CMS Domestic PPE Procurement Program
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Medline Industries LP, Northfield, Illinois, a leading U.S.-based healthcare company and supplier of medical-surgical products, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on domestic personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicine procurement. The letter emphasizes Medline's support for CMS's proposed reimbursement enhancements to encourage the production an more
Mid-America Transplant Offers Detailed Feedback on CMS Proposed Organ Procurement Rules
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Mid-America Transplant (MOMA) submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the Organ Procurement Organizations (OPO) Conditions for Coverage. MOMA, serving 84 counties across eastern Missouri, southern Illinois, and northeast Arkansas, outlined feedback on numerous aspects of CMS's draft rule aimed at improving oversight, transparency, and operational standards for OPOs.
MOMA expressed sup more
Midwest Ozone Group Supports EPA's Clean Data Determination for Cleveland Ozone Standards
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Midwest Ozone Group submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed approval of the Clean Data Determination (CDD) for the Cleveland, Ohio nonattainment area for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The letter addresses EPA Region 5's evaluation under the Clean Air Act (CAA), supporting the agency's conclusion that the Cleveland area has attained the ozone standard.
MOG's submission more
Midwest Ozone Group Supports EPA's Proposed Approval of Michigan's VOC RACT Rules
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Midwest Ozone Group (MOG), an affiliation of companies and associations from various sectors including energy, manufacturing, and utilities, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5. The letter addresses EPA's proposed approval of revisions and additions to Michigan Air Pollution Control Rules (MAPCR) Parts 6 and 8 for inclusion in the Michigan State Implementation Plan (SIP) under the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Qualit more
Midwest Ozone Group Supports EPA's Proposed Clean Data Determination for Illinois Portion of St. Louis Area
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Midwest Ozone Group (MOG), an affiliation of companies and associations focused on air quality policy, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency supporting the agency's proposed approval to determine that the Illinois portion of the St. Louis, MO-IL nonattainment area has attained the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The proposal includes EPA's intended final action on an exceptional events request submi more
Missouri Agribusiness Association Supports EPA Approval of State's Partial Delegation Request for Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Program
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Missouri Agribusiness Association submitted a public comment letter endorsing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging proposed approval of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' request for partial delegation of the Risk Management Program under Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. The letter was addressed to the EPA's Region 7 office, specifically to the Chemical Accident Prevention Section.
The association, representing agricultural retailers, coopera more
Moms Clean Air Force Urges EPA to Prioritize Electric School Buses in Clean School Bus Program
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Moms Clean Air Force submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency addressing the implementation and direction of the agency's Clean School Bus Program (CSBP).
The letter emphasizes that the CSBP is fundamentally a public and environmental health initiative aimed at reducing children's exposure to harmful emissions from diesel-powered school buses. Diesel exhaust, identified as a carcinogen by the organization, contains pollutants like particula more
Montessori Advocacy Group Raises Concerns Over GSA Financial Assistance Registration Changes
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Montessori Public Policy Initiative (MPPI) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration regarding proposed revisions to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter addresses concerns about the potential legal and practical impacts of the proposed certification requirements on schools and child care providers receiving federal funds.
MPPI, which serves as the policy more
National Community Reinvestment Coalition Opposes Payoneer's National Trust Bank Charter Application Over Community and Consumer Concerns
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The National Community Reinvestment Coalition, a coalition of over 700 community-based organizations advocating for equitable economic opportunities, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing Payoneer Global's application for a national trust bank charter for its proposed Payo Digital Bank, N.A. The organization raised concerns about Payoneer's entry into the stablecoin and cryptocurrency sector as a national trust bank more
National Labor Relations Board Union Opposes Office of Personnel Management Performance Appraisal Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The National Labor Relations Board Union has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management opposing the agency's proposed rule concerning performance appraisals for General Schedule, Prevailing Rate, and certain other federal employees. The NLRBU represents approximately 519 employees at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the federal agency charged with enforcing the National Labor Relations Act.
The NLRBU challenges OPM's foundatio more
National Milk Producers Federation Supports USDA Mandatory Manufacturing Cost Survey for Dairy Products
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture supporting the agency's proposed mandatory manufacturing cost survey for dairy products. The survey is authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 and aims to provide updated data on dairy production costs and product yields critical for Federal Milk Marketing Order pricing formulas.
NMPF, representing U.S. dairy farmers and their cooperative more
National Park Service Seeks Cooperating Agency Status for California Offshore Oil Lease Environmental Impact Study
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The National Park Service (NPS) has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regarding the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for proposed oil and gas lease sales off the coast of California. The letter accompanies the proposal under the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program, covering the Northern, Central, and Southern California Planning Areas.
The NPS expressed appreciation for BOEM's N more
New Jersey Center for Nonprofits Raises Concerns Over GSA's Proposed Grant Registration Changes
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The New Jersey Center for Nonprofits submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration expressing concerns about proposed revisions to the System for Award Management registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter critiques the agency's plan to add broad new certification conditions under OMB Control No. 3090-0290 related to nondiscrimination and anti-terrorism obligations.
The Center, a statewide network supporting n more
New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau Supports EPA's Updated Definition of Waters of the United States
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's updated definition of "Waters of the United States." The organization, which represents the largest agricultural membership in New Mexico, emphasized the essential role of water in sustaining agricultural operations across the state.
In the letter, NMF&LB expressed appreciation for the EPA's efforts to clarify federally protected wa more
North American Grouse Partnership Urges Fish & Wildlife Service to Support Rancher-Led Efforts to Protect Lesser Prairie-Chicken Habitat
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The North American Grouse Partnership submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the agency's Endangered Species Act 12-month petition finding for the lesser prairie-chicken (LPC). The partnership emphasized that the challenge to the LPC's survival continues to be habitat loss and fragmentation, a trend documented consistently by the Fish and Wildlife Service since 1998. They also urged the agency to act promptly on opportunities to s more
North Carolina Medical Society Urges CMS to Recognize Healthy Food as Primarily Health-Related Supplemental Benefit
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the Contract Year 2027 proposed rule on Medicare Advantage (MA). NCMS urged CMS to update policies concerning the classification and provision of nutritious food benefits within the MA program, emphasizing that current regulations hinder patient access and delay preventive care.
NCMS highlighted that existing CMS rules prevent MA plans fro more
Northeastern University Student Opposes DOE Proposal to Rescind Disability Access Protections
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Isabelle Hou, a candidate for BFA in Design at Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed direct final rules that would rescind portions of regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, citing concerns over accessibility and legal compliance.
The letter contends that the proposed rescission of 10 C.F.R. Sec. 1040.73, which requires new construction and alterations t more
Pearl Health Urges CMS to Pilot Inferred Risk Adjustment Model for Medicare
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Pearl Health Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services advocating for the testing of an inferred risk adjustment model as a replacement for the current Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC)-based system used in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). The letter outlines the potential benefits of utilizing data-driven inferences from existing CMS data to more accurately and fairly c more
Permian Basin Petroleum Association Challenges Lesser Prairie-Chicken Listing Under Endangered Species Act
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service urging the agency to reject listing the lesser prairie-chicken (LPC) as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). PBPA, which represents oil and gas interests in the Permian Basin region, provided extensive scientific data and conservation information in its March 30 letter addressing the FWS's ongoing status review of the species.
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Pierce College Access & Disability Service Dept. Opposes DOE Proposal to Rescind Accessibility Protections
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Pierce College Access and Disability Services Department submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed changes that would rescind critical accessibility requirements under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The disability services office emphasized that accessible design serves as the foundation for equity in education. Eliminating these protections, the letter explains, would create new barriers on campuses for disabled stud more
SAFE Urges IRS and Treasury to Clarify Rules on Prohibited Foreign Entities in Critical Minerals Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Secure and Fortify Energy (SAFE) organization has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding Notice 2026-15. This notice addresses restrictions on material assistance from prohibited foreign entities (PFEs) for certain energy tax credits, including the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit that supports domestic processing of critical minerals and energy technology manufacturing. SA more
Safranek Group Opposes DOE Proposal to Rescind Accessibility Construction Requirements
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Safranek Group LLC, Seattle, Washington, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) opposing the department's direct final rule (DFR) to rescind specific new construction requirements mandating nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs.
Safranek Group, which specializes in federal, municipal, and local accessibility compliance, expressed concern that removing the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) as the objective benchmark more
Salt River Project Urges to Consider Western Water Management in Revised Waters of the U.S. Rule
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the agencies' proposed rule revising the definition of "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA). SRP highlighted the importance of careful consideration of the rule's application in the arid Southwest and emp more
Seward Peninsula Council Urges Removal of Time Restrictions on Subsistence Salmon Fishing in Norton Sound Area
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Seward Peninsula Subsistence Regional Advisory Council has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposing a regulatory change to allow subsistence salmon fishing at any time of day in the Norton Sound/Port Clarence Area, specifically on the Unalakleet River. The council requests the repeal of existing time and date restrictions that currently limit subsistence fishing hours to between 8 a.m. Monday and 8 p.m. Saturday from June more
Solar Landscape Seeks Clarity From IRS on Tax Credit Compliance for Interconnection Equipment
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Solar Landscape submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding a notice which provides guidance on applying the Prohibited Foreign Entity and material assistance rules under Subtitle Sec. 48E and 45Y of the Internal Revenue Code, particularly as these rules relate to qualified interconnection property (QIP).
Solar Landscape, which manages over 800 megawatts of solar capacity across 75 million square feet of rooftop space nationwide, high more
Southern Ute Indian Tribe Provides Comments on BLM's Proposed Oil and Gas Commingling Rule
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Southern Ute Indian Tribe has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management regarding the agency's proposed revisions to regulations on site security and production handling, specifically concerning the approval process for commingling and allocation of oil and gas production from Federal and Indian mineral leases. The Tribe, located in southwestern Colorado and operating over 700,000 acres, emphasized the importan more
Spring Institute Opposes GSA Proposal on System for Award Management Registration for Financial Assistance Recipients
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning has submitted a public comment letter opposing the guidance issued by the U.S. General Services Agency concerning System for Award Management (SAM) registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The letter expresses concerns over the proposal's clarity, necessity, and potential negative impact on nonprofit organizations across the country.
The Spring Institute, a nonprofit organization serving immigrant commu more
Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center Warns of Risks in Proposed 340B Rebate Model
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Stephen F. Austin Community Health Center Inc., Alvin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration addressing concerns about the proposed 340B rebate model. The letter outlines how the new model would disrupt financial stability, increase operational burdens, and jeopardize access to care for underserved populations reliant on the 340B program.
MyCHN emphasized that the existing 340B purchasing model enables immediate more
Syrah Technologies Urges Treasury To Strengthen Critical Mineral Supply Chain Protections in Public Comment Letter
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Syrah Technologies submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding Notice IRS-2026-15 and the proposed Material Assistance Regulations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The company emphasized the strategic importance of securing the domestic graphite active anode material (AAM) supply chain, a critical component for lithium-ion batteries essential to national security and advanced industries. Syrah highlighted its role as the more
TaaP, NTELX, Blockticity Urge CMS to Adopt Rigorous Standards for Secure American Medical Supplies Program
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- TaaP, NTELX and Blockticity submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the proposed "Secure American Medical Supplies" hospital designation. The letter emphasizes the critical importance of strict, standards-based supply chain traceability provisions to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of CMS's initiative to promote domestic sourcing of personal protective e more
Tenn. Rep. Cohen Urges DOE to Halt Rescission of Disability Accessibility Regulation
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy urging the agency to cease the adoption of a Direct Final Rule (DFR) that would rescind 10 C.F.R. Sec. 1040.73. This regulation currently mandates that recipients of federal funding ensure that new construction and alterations are accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities.
Cohen's letter addresses the implications of DOE's Docket Number DOE-HQ-2025-0015, emphasiz more
Trauma Center Association Urges CMS to Balance Domestic PPE Procurement Policies With Supply Chain Realities
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Trauma Center Association of America submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking titled Ensuring Safety Through Domestic Security With Made in America Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Essential Medicine Procurement by Medicare Participating Hospitals.
TCAA outlined support for efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains of essential medicines and PPE, noting that more
Tufts Medicine Urges CMS to Carefully Implement Domestic Procurement Incentives for PPE and Medicines
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Tufts Medicine submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's advance notice of proposed rulemaking on enhancing domestic procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential medicines by Medicare-participating hospitals. The letter expressed support for CMS's goal to strengthen American manufacturing capacity and supply chain resilience while emphasizing the need for realistic standards and effective fi more
Turtle Island Restoration Network Opposes Marine Mammal Take Authorization for Gulf of America Surveys
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Turtle Island Restoration Network has submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service opposing the proposed incidental take authorization related to the use of airgun devices for geophysical surveys in the Gulf of America. The letter raises concerns about the impact of these surveys on a variety of marine mammal species, particularly the critically endangered Rice's whale, which is native to the Gulf of Mexico.
According to TIRN, the propose more
Turtle Island Restoration Network Urges Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to Ban Offshore Fracking at Platform Gilda
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN), a nonprofit dedicated to the protection of marine wildlife and ecosystems, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regarding the proposed hydraulic fracturing operations at Platform Gilda. The organization voiced opposition to the proposed offshore fracking activities and called for a complete prohibition on such methods in federal waters, citing numerous environmental and community c more
University of Pennsylvania Law Group Opposes Rescission of LGBTQI+ Foster Youth Protections
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Cheyenne Feldman, regulatory chair, If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, along with Madeleine Morales and Hayes Parker-Kepchar, co-chairs of the organization's Penn Carey Law chapter, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families opposing a proposed rule to rescind designated placement requirements for LGBTQI+ foster youth.
The le more
University of Pennsylvania Law Professors Warn Federal Grant Certification Proposal Violates Constitution and Federal Law
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Serena Mayeri, Arlin M. Adams Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, and Amanda Shanor, associate professor and Wolpow Family Scholar, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration challenging proposed updates to System for Award Management registration requirements for federal financial assistance recipients, arguing the changes are unlawful and unconstit more
Va. DOT Urges FHWA to Streamline Emergency Relief Funding Application Process
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration concerning the agency's request for reinstatement of information collection activities related to Emergency Relief (ER) funding applications. VDOT highlights the complexity and inefficiencies in the current ER application process and suggests improvements to reduce administrative burdens on state departments of transportation.
VDOT's commentary emph more
Westat Urges Education Department to Avoid Midcycle Changes to Comprehensive Centers Program
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Westat submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging adjustments to proposed priorities and requirements for the Comprehensive Centers Program while avoiding disruptions to ongoing technical assistance efforts.
In its public comment letter, Westat acknowledged the Department's intent to improve coherence, accountability, and coordination across the Comprehensive Center Network (CCNetwork). While supportive of the goal to deliver practical, r more
Western Oregon University Urges GSA to Reconsider Proposed Certification Requirements
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration urging the agency to reconsider proposed certification requirements tied to federal civil rights compliance. The letter calls for reconsideration of newly suggested certification requirements, arguing that they duplicate existing federal civil rights compliance obligations, rest on unclear legal interpretations, and underestimate the actual complia more
Wisconsin Head Start Association Raises Concerns Over GSA Registration Requirements Impact
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Wisconsin Head Start Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration regarding the agency's Information Collection notice on System for Award Management registration requirements for financial assistance recipients. The association, representing forty member Head Start grantees across Wisconsin, expressed concerns about the potential impact of the proposed registration changes on the delivery of Head Start services within the s more
World Resources Institute Urges EPA to Prioritize Electric and Propane School Buses in Clean School Bus Program
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The World Resources Institute submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning guidance development for alternative fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure under the Clean School Bus Funding Programs. WRI draws from its extensive expertise collaborating with manufacturers, utilities, infrastructure providers, and educational entities nationwide on school bus fleet electrification initiatives.
In its detailed submission, WRI emphasi more
YWCA Kalamazoo Opposes GSA Proposed Changes to System for Award Management Registration
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- YWCA Kalamazoo has submitted a public comment letter opposing the changes proposed by the U.S. General Services Administration to the System for Award Management registration requirements for financial assistance recipients.
The organization, which has served Southwest Michigan for 140 years, provides critical trauma-responsive support programs, including services for survivors of labor and sex trafficking, stalking, domestic violence, and sexual violence. It is also the more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Center for Law and Justice: President Trump To Use Primetime Power To Address Nation
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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President Trump To Use Primetime Power To Address Nation
By Logan Sekulow
President Donald Trump has announced he will address the nation with a primetime update on the situation in Iran tonight. No other details have been given so far, but everyone seems to be wondering: Could this mean a ceasefire - or will it be more boots on the ground?
As reported by CBS News:
President Trump is planning to more
Australian Industry Group: Victoria's Refusal of a Sell Through Period Risks Undermining Nationally Consistent Plumbing System
NORTH SYDNEY, Australia, April 2 -- The Australian Industry Group issued the following news release:
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Victoria's refusal of a sell through period risks undermining nationally consistent plumbing system
Australian Industry Group has expressed disappointment at Victoria's decision to break from a nationally consistent construction code and withdrawal of its support of a sell through period for existing WaterMark certified plumbing products as the end of the transition to lead-free requirem more
CAIR Calls for Accountability After U.S.-Israel Bombing of Historic Mosque in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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CAIR Calls for Accountability After U.S.-Israel Bombing of Historic Mosque in Iran
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for accountability following the reported U.S.-Israel bombing of a historic mosque in Iran.
Israeli and US forces carry out airstrikes on Iran, including an at more
Hawaiian Electric: As Iran Conflict Pushes Up Oil Prices, Electric Bills Will Be Higher in Coming Months
HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 2 -- Hawaiian Electric issued the following news release:
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As Iran conflict pushes up oil prices, electric bills will be higher in coming months
Hawaiian Electric customers should prepare for potential increases in energy costs in the coming months, driven by rising global oil prices linked to escalating geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
As an island state that relies heavily on imported fuel for electricity generation and tran more
House Armed Services Subcommittee Chairman DesJarlais Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on National Security Space Programs
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Scott DesJarlais, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, released the following opening remarks from a March 25, 2026, hearing entitled "National Security Space Programs and Activities":
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Good afternoon to our witnesses, and thank you for joining us today.
Before us we have:
Mr. Marc Berkowitz, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy, Mr. Thomas Ainsworth, Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of the more
IFRC Mourns Alireza, the Third Iranian Red Crescent Volunteer in a Month to Be Killed in an Airstrike While Helping Others
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 2 -- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies issued the following news release:
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IFRC mourns Alireza, the third Iranian Red Crescent volunteer in a month to be killed in an airstrike while helping others
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) mourns with deep sorrow the death of Alireza Sohbatlou, a 35-year-old relief worker of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS). He was killed on the morning more
Liberty University: Crown Prince of Iran Makes Heartfelt Plea for Students to Stand for the Silent and Oppressed
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 2 -- Liberty University issued the following news release:
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Crown Prince of Iran makes heartfelt plea for students to stand for the silent and oppressed
Reza Pahlavi, the last crown prince of Iran, was welcomed to Liberty University's Convocation stage on Wednesday, where he delivered a message on the recent atrocities from his homeland and implored students to stand firm for the oppressed.
Pahlavi is the son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, wh more
Meeks Issues Statement Following Trump's National Address on Iran
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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Meeks Issues Statement Following Trump's National Address on Iran
Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement following President Trump's address to the nation on the Iran war:
"Tonight's address made two facts clear: this was a war of choice, not necessity, an more
Mich. Democratic Party: On April Fools' Day, Mike Rogers is Laughing at Working Michiganders
LANSING, Michigan, April 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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On April Fools' Day, Mike Rogers is Laughing at Working Michiganders
This April Fools' Day, multi-millionaire Mike Rogers is laughing at Michiganders who are struggling with higher costs. He's said they'll be "fine" despite soaring gas prices, mocked those worried about rising grocery bills, and dismissed the economic impact of Trump's reckless tariffs. On every front, Rogers more
NatSec Dems Demand Trump Negotiate Diplomatic End to His War of Choice With Iran
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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NatSec Dems Demand Trump Negotiate Diplomatic End to His War of Choice with Iran
House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-Wash.), House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Jim Himes (D-Conn.) issued the following s more
NatSec Dems Demand Trump Negotiate Diplomatic End to War of Choice With Iran
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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NatSec Dems Demand Trump Negotiate Diplomatic End to War of Choice with Iran
House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-Wash.), and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Jim Himes (D-Conn.) issued the following more
NTI Experts Address Iran's Nuclear Future
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Nuclear Threat Initiative issued the following news:
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NTI Experts Address Iran's Nuclear Future
The 2026 war with Iran has raised urgent questions about the future of the country's nuclear program. On March 26, NTI President and CEO Christine Wormuth sat down with Vice President Scott Roecker and Deputy Vice President Eric Brewer from NTI's Nuclear Materials Security program for a webinar, "Iran's Nuclear Future: Implications of the 2026 War," covering the conf more
Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Demand Answers After Secretary Hegseth Attempted to Make Multimillion-Dollar Investment in Defense Companies Before Iran Strikes
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 31, 2026:
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Demand Answers After Secretary Hegseth Attempted to Make Multimillion-Dollar Investment in Defense Companies Before Iran Strikes
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Ranking more
Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on President Trump's Address Amid Escalating Conflict With Iran
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on President Trump's Address Amid Escalating Conflict with Iran
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released a statement in response to President Trump's address:
"From the start, the goals of this war have changed, the strategy remains u more
Statement From DNC Chair Ken Martin on Donald Trump's Address to the Nation on His War in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin on Donald Trump's Address to the Nation on His War in Iran
Tonight, Donald Trump addressed the nation in an overdue attempt to explain his unpopular war of choice with Iran that has claimed the lives of at least 13 U.S. service members and injured nearly 350. Trump today said he took to the airwaves to "tell everybody how great I am" while he p more
VoteVets Action Fund Launches $250k Ad Campaign Targeting Derrick Van Orden's Support for War in Iran as Prices Skyrocket
PORTLAND, Oregon, April 2 -- VoteVets issued the following news release on April 1, 2026:
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VoteVets Action Fund Launches $250k Ad Campaign Targeting Derrick Van Orden's Support for War in Iran as Prices Skyrocket
This is the first time this year VoteVets has targeted a Republican Veteran member of Congress
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Today, VoteVets Action Fund is launching a $250k ad campaign calling out Congressman and Navy Veteran Derrick Van Orden over his support for the war in Iran as prices at home skyro more
Yale University: How Should Policymakers Respond to Rising Fertilizer Prices?
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 2 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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How Should Policymakers Respond to Rising Fertilizer Prices?
The Iran war has driven up the cost of fertilizer, squeezing farmers in the developing world. Yale SOM's Kevin Donovan studied how a similar spike triggered by the Ukraine war affected Rwanda four years ago and found that governments can respond most effectively by shifting from broad subsidies to a more targeted approach--protecting the most expose more
AHRC Calls for Responsible Journalism: Let Us Avoid Painting With a Broad Brush
DEARBORN, Michigan, April 1 -- The American Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
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AHRC Calls for Responsible Journalism: Let Us Avoid Painting with a Broad Brush
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC USA) expresses deep concern regarding the intent and the possible negative backlash of the recent Detroit News article written by George Hunter and published on March 25, 2026, titled "Temple Israel fuels debate about Hezbollah threat in Detroit area."
The article's fra more
As Energy Prices Spike, Senator Markey Unveils 'Ratepayer Roadmap' to Cut Costs for American Families
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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As Energy Prices Spike, Senator Markey Unveils 'Ratepayer Roadmap' to Cut Costs for American Families
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Roadmap (PDF)
Washington (April 1, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today released a discussion draft of his "Ratepayer Roadmap," a three-part plan to deliver lower energy bills for families in Massachusetts and across Am more
Bahrain Exploits Expansion of War to Tighten Its Security Grip on Citizens
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news:
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Bahrain Exploits Expansion of War to Tighten Its Security Grip on Citizens
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Bahraini human rights sources have reported that authorities have arrested at least 60 individuals, including children, in connection with their participation in peaceful protests and online activity regarding the war on Iran. Iran has carried out drone and missile attacks on U.S. base more
Center for American Progress: Trump's War With Iran Is Making It Harder To Manufacture in America
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release:
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Trump's War With Iran Is Making It Harder To Manufacture in America
A new analysis (https://www.americanprogress.org/article/5-ways-the-trump-administrations-war-with-iran-is-making-it-harder-to-make-things-in-america/) from the Center for American Progress finds that the Trump administration's war with Iran is making it harder for U.S. manufacturers to build in America by driving up cost more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Cyber Warfare 101 - Bluff Don't Tell
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary by Jan Kallberg, non-resident senior fellow with the Transatlantic Defense and Security Program:
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Cyber Warfare 101: Bluff Don't Tell
Uncertainty is leverage in cyber conflict. Iran possibly diluted its threats of electronic devastation by demonstrating how little it can do.
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US political scientist Kenneth N. Waltz wrote in 1990 that the power of nuclear weapons resides in what a nation can more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Will the Caspian Region Be Drawn Into the Iran War?
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary by policy analyst Fuad Shahbazov:
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Will the Caspian Region Be Drawn Into the Iran War?
There are significant risks for the South Caucasus and Europe from the possible spread of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
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Of the more than 12,000 Iranian sites targeted by the US and Israel, the strikes against an obscure Caspian Sea naval base seemed at first sight one of the oddest.
Israel said it hit do more
CNN Delivers Best Quarter Since 2022
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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CNN Delivers Best Quarter Since 2022
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Delivers Highest Performance Days of the Year in March Across Platforms
Delivered More Year-over-year Viewer Growth Than Any Other Cable Network in the Top 10
Top 5 Network in All of Cable for 15 Consecutive Months and Quarters
Digital Subscriptions Continue to Climb as March Delivers Record Viewing Hours
NEW YORK, NY -(April 1, 2026) -Following a month dominate more
CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: Iran, Fertilizer, and Food Security - Risks, Impacts, and Policy Responses
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A involving Caitlin Welsh, director of the Global Food and Water Security Program:
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Iran, Fertilizer, and Food Security: Risks, Impacts, and Policy Responses
The energy and fertilizer market disruptions resulting from the Iran war are threatening agriculture markets and food prices around the world. How could these market shocks affect food systems? What evidence are we see more
FOX NEWS CHANNEL TOPPLES CBS IN VIEWERS AND DOMINATES ALL OF CABLE FOR 20TH CONSECUTIVE QUARTER
NEW YORK, April 1 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release:
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FOX NEWS CHANNEL TOPPLES CBS IN VIEWERS AND DOMINATES ALL OF CABLE FOR 20TH CONSECUTIVE QUARTER
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FNC Scores 97 th Straight Cable News Quarterly Win while CBS and ABC Deliver Lowest-Rated Primetime First Quarters of the 21 st Century
'Special Report' Outpaces 'CBS Evening News' in 19 Markets, 'FOX & Friends' Surpasses 'CBS Mornings' in 23 Markets
'The Five' Extends Hist more
Hofstra University: Kalikow School Hosts Bipartisan Discussion on White House Policies and the 2026 Midterm Elections
HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 1 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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Kalikow School Hosts Bipartisan Discussion on White House Policies and the 2026 Midterm Elections
Hofstra University welcomed students, faculty, and community members to a timely discussion examining how current White House policies may inform the 2026 congressional midterm elections, with Kalikow Senior Presidential Fellows Ari Fleischer, former White House press secretary under President George W. Bush, and more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary: Why Nuclear Deterrence in Asia Is Collapsing
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary by Asia-Pacific security chair Patrick M. Cronin:
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Why Nuclear Deterrence in Asia Is Collapsing
Nuclear-armed countries are becoming increasingly comfortable with making nuclear threats while US credibility fades.
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As the 2027 "Davidson window" approaches, Washington appears less concerned about deterrence failure i more
Ifo Institute: Joint Economic Forecast Spring 2026 - Energy Price Shock Dampens Recovery - Inflation Rises
MUNICH, Germany, April 1 (TNSrep) -- ifo Institute issued the following news release:
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Joint Economic Forecast Spring 2026: Energy Price Shock Dampens Recovery - Inflation Rises
Although the leading economic research institutes consider the German economy to be in a recovery phase following a downturn lasting several years, they nevertheless expect only a moderate increase in gross domestic product of 0.6 percent for 2026 and 0.9 percent for 2027. "The energy price shock triggered by the more
Institute for Energy Research Revises Its Short-Term Energy Outlook Forecast
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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The EIA Revises Its Short-Term Energy Outlook Forecast
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Key Takeaways
1 In the wake of ongoing hostilities in Iran, the Energy Information Administration has raised its 2026 oil and gasoline price outlook by 36% and 15%, respectively.
2 The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has interrupted flows and shut in some oil and gas production with temporary effects up more
Institute for Energy Research: Prices of Key Industrial Materials Are Increasing Due to the Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON, April 1 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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The Prices of Key Industrial Materials Are Increasing Due to the Iran Conflict
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Key Takeaways
1 Threats to the availability of key industrial materials from the Iran conflict are resulting in higher prices and supply uncertainty.
2 Aluminum, 9% of which is produced in the Middle East, and its price, which has hit a 4-year high, were impacted after Iran struck facilities in Ba more
IRC warns of "food security timebomb" as Hormuz crisis threatens to outstrip Ukraine shock; Window to avert worsening global hunger rapidly closing
NEW YORK, April 1 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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IRC warns of "food security timebomb" as Hormuz crisis threatens to outstrip Ukraine shock; Window to avert worsening global hunger rapidly closing
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is warning today that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could pose an exponentially greater threat to global food security than the 2022 Ukraine food shock, with a rapidl more
Media Tip Sheet: Politics and Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Politics and Gas Prices
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WASHINGTON (April 1, 2026) - The average gas price in the U.S. has just hit over four dollars per gallon, the highest it has been since 2022. Diesel prices have also increased by more than 40 percent to five dollars per gallon. Gas prices aren't just about supply and demand; they're also heavily shaped by politics both in the U.S. and globally. Government policies, more
Nicaragua: States urged to tackle surge in transnational repression
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 1 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSbrep) -- The International Service for Human Rights posted the following news:
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Nicaragua: States urged to tackle surge in transnational repression
The Human Rights Council was confronted with stark new evidence of the scale, sophistication, and transnational reach of repression by Nicaraguan authorities. The latest report of the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua and public calls by States and civil society at the Council an more
Prof. Sheehan: For Ukraine, 'Even Strong Leaders Are Not Immune to Misjudgment'
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 1 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Prof. Sheehan: For Ukraine, 'Even Strong Leaders Are Not Immune to Misjudgment'
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A Search for Allies May Prove Costly
Writing in International Policy Digest, Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs and an internationally recognized expert in international affairs, assesses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recent meeting with Reza Pahla more
Representative Tran Joins Representatives Houlahan, Goodlander to Introduce WARRIOR Act to Protect Women's Role in Combat
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representative Tran Joins Representatives Houlahan, Goodlander to Introduce WARRIOR Act to Protect Women's Role in Combat
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Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) joined fellow Veterans Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-01) to introduce legislation to protect women's ability to serve in the armed forces. The Women Add Resourcefulness and Resilience more
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control & International Security DiNanno Testifies Before House Foreign Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Thomas G. DiNanno, under secretary of State for arms control and international security, from a March 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Securing the Future: Arms Control and International Security for the Modern Age":
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Chairman Mast, Ranking Member Meeks, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify before you today on the "T" Family of bureaus, what we do to advance U.S. nationa more
UNDP Report Examines Economic and Social Impact of Military Escalation in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 1 (TNSLrpt) -- MILITARY ESCALATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST: ECONOMIC AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IMPACTS IN THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN - A report from United Nations Development Programme, New York - March 2026 (14 pages)
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The United Nations Development Programme issued a report analyzing the economic, social, and developmental consequences of recent military escalation involving Iran, with a focus on impacts to livelihoods, infrastructure, and macroeconomic stability. The report more
University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs: Historian Stephen Kotkin Urges U.S. to Apply Lessons of History in Shifting Global Order
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 1 -- The University of Notre Dame Keough School of Global Affairs issued the following news release:
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Historian Stephen Kotkin urges U.S. to apply lessons of history in shifting global order
The United States can learn from history as it navigates a future geopolitical landscape, historian Stephen Kotkin said during a recent talk at the University of Notre Dame.
At a time when the United States is experiencing great power competition with China and Russia and more
Wyden Statement on Trump's Unconstitutional Executive Order on Mail-In Voting
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden Statement on Trump's Unconstitutional Executive Order on Mail-In Voting
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump's unconstitutional executive order on vote-by-mail and elections:
"This is a desperate last-ditch effort by a failing president to suppress American votes because his agenda of pardoning pedophiles, embarking more
ICYMI: Murkowski Delivers 2026 Address to Alaska State Legislature
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Murkowski Delivers 2026 Address to Alaska State Legislature
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Juneau, AK - Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) delivered her 2026 address to the Alaska State Legislature during a joint legislative session at the Alaska State Capitol Building in Juneau.
During her remarks, Senator Murkowski praised the steadfast partnerships that have led to meaningful progress across sectors aro more
Journalists' families increasingly targeted with intimidation tactics by repressive regimes
PARIS, France, March 31 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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Journalists' families increasingly targeted with intimidation tactics by repressive regimes
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From China to Azerbaijan, Iran to Guinea, authorities around the world are targeting journalists' loved ones to exert pressure on them. Threats, arrests, kidnappings, raids, administrative pressure and sexual blackmail -these are the intimidation tactics that the relatives of some media profession more
Over 2,000 Join Congressman Brad Sherman Telephone Town Hall
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Over 2,000 Join Congressman Brad Sherman Telephone Town Hall
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SHERMAN OAKS, CA -On March 31, over 2,000 residents joined Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) for another live Telephone Town Hall to discuss key national and local issues, including economic challenges facing families, the ongoing war with Iran, and growing concerns over what Sherman described as President Donald Trump's reckless and more
Padilla Meets With Doctors, Sounds Alarm on Health Care Cuts From Trump's So-Called One Big Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Meets With Doctors, Sounds Alarm on Health Care Cuts From Trump's So-Called One Big Beautiful Bill
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SAN JOSE, CA -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) toured the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center with frontline physicians to highlight the real-world, devastating consequences of health care cuts from Republicans' billionaire-first reconciliation bill, which was signed into law las more
Shaheen and Colleagues Push Regulators to Address Illegal Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Shaheen and Colleagues Push Regulators to Address Illegal Insider Trading in Prediction Markets
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(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), alongside over 40 lawmakers, sent a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) urging the agencies to address illegal insider trading in prediction markets by federal employees.
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