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Afterschool Alliance: STEM Is Our Future - and Afterschool Programs Are Leading the Way

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * STEM Is Our Future - and Afterschool Programs Are Leading the Way New Study Finds Huge Leap in Afterschool Programs Providing STEM Education, But Students in Rural Communities and Low-Income Families Lag Behind; More Computer Science & Tech Education Needed in Afterschool - Many more parents than ever before report there are STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning opportunities in their c more

AGU Warns Proposed Federal Funding Changes Threaten US Scientific Leadership and Public Benefit

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The American Geophysical Union (AGU) is the world's largest non-profit scientific association representing a global community of more than half a million people working in Earth and space science. We appreciate the opportunity to submit comments to the National Science Foundation's updates to its Guidance on Financial Assis more

Americans for Tax Reform: 45 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * 45 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: IPS Packaging more

Association for Psychological Science Criticizes NSF Draft Guidance for Overreach and Potential Harm to Research

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 National Science Foundation 401 Dulany St Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: NSF-2026-OTR-0001, National Science Foundation Draft Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA) Dear Mr. Brian Stone, Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) draft Guidance on Fin more

Association of Clinical Research Organizations: FDA Pilot Proposal for QRI Network and Rolling Review Aims to Accelerate First-In-Human Trials

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 601 New Jersey Ave NW, Suite 350, Washington DC 20001 | info@acrohealth.org | www.acrohealth.org August 24, 2026 Benjamin Cook Office of the Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 2, Rm. 2114 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 RE: ACRO Comment Submission: Expedited Investigational New Dru more

Biotechnology Innovation Organization: FDA Explores Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot to Accelerate First-In-Human Trials

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 20, 2026 U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4699; Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot Program Dear Sir/Madam: The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) thanks the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the opportunity to subm more

CAHIR Solutions Urge CMS to Establish Clear Path for Reimbursement of AI and Digital Diagnostics

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CAHIR Solutions Tampa, Florida August 24, 2026 Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re more

Chancellor King Continues the SUNY Reconnect Tour With Visit to Jefferson Community College

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 27 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Chancellor King Continues the SUNY Reconnect Tour with Visit to Jefferson Community College Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program Provides Free Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners Pursuing an Associate Degree in a High-Demand Field Visit Highlights Jefferson Community College's Health Sciences, Cybersecurity, and Engineering Programs Intereste more

College of New Jersey: Inaugural Pelson Fellows Dive Into Real-world Research

EWING, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: * * * Inaugural Pelson fellows dive into real-world research As the inaugural recipients of the Barbara Meyers Pelson '59 Student Fellowship, TCNJ seniors Simmer Jealf and Ryan Wojciechowski spent the summer immersed in research questions that mattered to them: from the experiences immigrant college students bring with them to campus to the quiet ways everyday technology can collect personal data to. Built on more

Columbia's Technology & Democracy Initiative and The Jed Foundation Launch Partnership on Teen Mental Health and AI

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Columbia's Technology & Democracy Initiative (TDI) and The Jed Foundation Launch Partnership on Teen Mental Health and AI Sixty-four percent of American teenagers use artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, with 12 percent of those teens specifically seeking emotional support or advice. But when a teen experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts reaches out to one of these tools, the response more

Common Sense Media and Aura Parents Present 'Back-to School Reset' Resources for Families

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 27 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Common Sense Media and Aura Parents Present "Back-to School Reset" Resources for Families New resources help families navigate kids technology use both in and out of the classroom - Today, Common Sense Media and Aura Parents released their Back-to-School Reset to help families prepare for the start of a new school year. From phone use in and out of the classroom, AI showing up more

Connected Health Initiative Urges CMS to Recognize Digital Health Technologies to Boost Home Dialysis and Palliative Care

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, District of Columbia 20201 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov, Docket No. CMS-2026-2245 RE: Comments of the Connected Health Initiative more

DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: How the Advanced Light Source Is Accelerating Our Quantum Future

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * How the Advanced Light Source Is Accelerating Our Quantum Future For over 30 years, scientists at Berkeley Lab's Advanced Light Source have played a vital role in the advancement of new materials for quantum computing, next-generation electronics, and other quantum technologies of the future. Key Takeaways * Quantum materials are key to advancing next-generation electr more

Education Dept. Issues Dear Colleague Letter on Use of Education Technology

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSletter) -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following Dear Colleague letter on the use of education technology: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 20, 2026 Dear Colleague: American education has always evolved alongside innovation. From textbooks to personal computers, from the internet to artificial intelligence, each generation has introduced new tools with the potential to strengthen teaching and learning. Today, education technology has becom more

Emory University School of Medicine: Fall Semester Brings New Faculty, Cutting-edge Programs and More to Emory

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Emory University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Fall semester brings new faculty, cutting-edge programs and more to Emory Leigh DeLozier As the new academic year gets underway, the nine schools that comprise Emory University have big plans -- from welcoming new deans and faculty members to organizing special events and introducing new programs of study. Here's a roundup of incoming class stats and other things to come, as listed by each scho more

Frost & Sullivan Launches New Industry-Tuned AI Brand Equity and Market Presence Advisory Service Powered by Optivara

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Frost & Sullivan Launches New Industry-Tuned AI Brand Equity and Market Presence Advisory Service Powered by Optivara New service helps companies assess and strengthen their brand presence across AI assistants and search platforms - London, UK - Frost & Sullivan today announced the launch of its AI more

Gartner Says AI Will Soon Make Hospital Inventory Counting Obsolete

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 27 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Says AI Will Soon Make Hospital Inventory Counting Obsolete Self-Managing, Autonomous Supply Rooms to Alleviate Staffing and Operational Burdens - Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) of healthcare organizations should prepare to replace manual inventory counting with supply rooms that use AI and computer vision to track supplies and tr more

General Dynamics Information Technology: FDA Urged to Enhance Interoperability and Stakeholder Engagement in Expedited IND Pilot Program

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. GENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Federal Health Division August 24, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4699 - Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot Pr more

George Washington University VP for Research Downie Urges NSF to Delay Finalizing Guidance on Financial Assistance

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. U.S. National Science Foundation Randolph Building, 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: NSF-2026-OTR-0001: Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA) Submitted electronically via regulations.gov Dear National Science Foundation: The George Washington University (GW) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Nat more

Gettysburg College: Summer Pedagogy Institute Explores the Value of Student-faculty Learning, Teaching Partnerships

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Summer Pedagogy Institute explores the value of student-faculty learning, teaching partnerships Connecting faculty and staff across the Gettysburg College campus, the annual Summer Pedagogy Institute encourages the exploration of innovative approaches to teaching and learning. A keynote presentation and interactive workshops focused on the value of engaging students as pedagogical partners and co-creators more

Hansen Technologies Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 European Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Meter Data Management Innovation

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Hansen Technologies Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 European Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Meter Data Management Innovation Leading the evolution of cloud-native meter data management with flexible deployment, real-time intelligence, and customer-centric innovation. - As more

Harvard Medical School: Researchers Clear Major Obstacle in Genetic Engineering of Proteins

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news: * * * Researchers Clear Major Obstacle in Genetic Engineering of Proteins Unexpected discovery about tRNAs leads to tool that can drive faster, safer production of new medicines At a glance * A new tool allows researchers to design and produce synthetic proteins faster, more safely, and at larger scale than previously possible. * Each protein can contain up to 34 custom amino acids rather than the more

HPE Unveil Next-Generation 'Saudi Made' Servers, Accelerating Local Innovation and Strengthening Digital Sovereignty

SPRING, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * HPE unveil next-generation 'Saudi Made' servers, accelerating local innovation and strengthening digital sovereignty The expansion of the HPE 'Saudi Made' portfolio introduces ProLiant Compute Gen12 servers powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors, supporting the Kingdom's vision and growing demand for advanced, more efficient compute capabilities In th more

HydroGym Trains, Assesses AI for Actively Controlling Fluid Dynamics

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * HydroGym trains, assesses AI for actively controlling fluid dynamics With more than 60 environments, the simulated proving ground aims to speed the development of AI controllers that optimize drag, lift, noise and heat management Key takeaways * Controlling the flow of fluids is critical to many fields of science and engineering, but with complex physics and many variables, these flows usual more

Inside the Kansas State University Entrepreneurship Accelerator

MANHATTAN, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Building businesses, chasing dreams Inside the K-State Entrepreneurship Accelerator By Ruthie Gergeni, College of Business Administration The Entrepreneurship Accelerator, housed in the Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship in the College of Business Administration, is a premier Kansas State University outreach initiative that offers two pathways for Kansas-based founders at different stages. The more

Johns Hopkins: Department of Biostatistics Welcomes New Faculty

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Department of Biostatistics Welcomes New Faculty Assistant professor Donnelly studies machine learning tools that integrate human medical expertise to solve problems in healthcare. - The Johns Hopkins Department of Biostatistics is excited to welcome a new assistant professor, Jon Donnelly, PhD. Jon recently received his PhD in Computer Science from Duke Univer more

Keysight Helps AttoTude Cut Terahertz IC Design Cycles by More Than 50%

SANTA ROSA, California, Aug. 27 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Keysight Helps AttoTude Cut Terahertz IC Design Cycles by More Than 50% AI infrastructure silicon delivered from concept to tape-out in under six weeks Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced that AttoTude Inc., a pioneer of next-generation ASICs over Dielectric interconnect technology fo more

Mavenir Adds Sanas Real-Time Speech AI to Its MAVcore Voice AI Portfolio for Telecom Operators

RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release: * * * Mavenir Adds Sanas Real-Time Speech AI to Its MAVcore Voice AI Portfolio for Telecom Operators The strategic partnership brings real-time speech enhancement, accent transformation, and language understanding into operator networks, opening a new frontier for secure carrier-grade Voice AI. - Palo Alto, Calif.: Mavenir the soft more

Michigan Medicine: How to Improve Mental Health Safety on Social Media - Not Just for Young People

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * How to improve mental health safety on social media - not just for young people New settlements, court rulings and other news draw attention to the harmful design of multiple platforms; experts offer free research-based tools that can help anyone reduce harm - Massive court case settlements by social media giants Meta and TikTok, and jury ver more

Moms Clean Air Force Urges EPA to Preserve Public Notice and Comment Requirements for Pollution Sources

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 21 August 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Subject: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans Docket number: EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212 To EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin: Moms Clean Air For more

Northwestern Pritzker Law Appoints New Law Board and Executive Committee Members

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Northwestern Pritzker Law Appoints New Law Board and Executive Committee Members Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Law Board members and three new members of the Board's Executive Committee. The Law Board is dedicated to advancing Northwestern Pritzker Law and supporting its students. The Board serves in an advisory capa more

Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law: Patents, Courts, and AI - Inside David Schwartz's Data-Driven Approach to Modern Law

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Patents, Courts, and AI: Inside David Schwartz's Data-Driven Approach to Modern Law Northwestern Pritzker Law Professor David Schwartz combines an engineer's interest in how systems work, a practicing lawyer's knowledge of the legal system, and an empirical scholar's focus on data. After earning a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering before law school and spending 10 y more

Notre Dame J.S.D. Candidates Present at the World Congress of Constitutional Law and ICONS

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news: * * * Notre Dame J.S.D. Candidates Present at the World Congress of Constitutional Law and ICONS This summer, Notre Dame Law J.S.D. candidates Felipe Lyon Errazuriz, Angel Munoz-Carpintero, and Valentina Salazar presented their work at the 2026 World Congress of Constitutional Law (WCCL) hosted by Externado University in Bogota, Colombia. The WCCL brings together more than 2,000 academics, legal more

Oracle: Building Career Pathways in Southern New Mexico

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Aug. 27 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Building career pathways in southern New Mexico By Denise Hobbs, senior director, Oracle Academy As AI and cloud technology help us reinvent how we live and work--similar to past internet and cellular revolutions--the infrastructure behind that technology is creating new opportunities for communities across the country. Data centers are part of that story. W more

Parts Town Unlimited Announces New Atlanta-Area Global Fulfillment Center at Jackson 85 North to Expand Southeast Distribution Capabilities

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release: * * * Parts Town Unlimited Announces New Atlanta-Area Global Fulfillment Center at Jackson 85 North to Expand Southeast Distribution Capabilities New 538,450-square-foot, LEED-certified facility will bring mission-critical OEM parts to 93% of the U.S. within two days - Trammell Crow Company ("TCC"), a leading commercial real estate developer, and JV partner CBR more

President Trump Issues Executive Order Declaring National Emergency to Secure U.S. Bulk-power System

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * DECLARING A NATIONAL EMERGENCY TO SECURE THE UNITED STATES BULK-POWER SYSTEM Executive Order 14420 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA), and section 301 of title 3, United more

Princeton University Dean for Research Schiffer Calls on NSF to Delay Grant Policy Overhaul Pending Final Federal Financial Rules

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Delaney Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: U.S. National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (OMB 3145-0058) Dear Ms. Plimpton: On behalf of Princeton more

Report: "Mike Rogers' Ties to Wealth and Power--Like Out-Of-State Elites, Betsy Devos, and Big Tech" [The Gander]

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT: "Mike Rogers' Ties to Wealth and Power--Like Out-Of-State Elites, Betsy Devos, and Big Tech" [The Gander] - New reporting from The Gander exposes corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers' extensive "ties to wealth and power," including how Rogers' campaigns and political action committees have accepted millions of dollars in campaign contributions from billionaires like Betsy DeVos an more

SAG-AFTRA, Cameo, CAA, Music Artist Coalition, UTA and WME Statement on Protecting Performer Rights Against Unauthorized AI Use

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: * * * SAG-AFTRA, Cameo, CAA, Music Artist Coalition, UTA and WME Statement on Protecting Performer Rights Against Unauthorized AI Use SAG-AFTRA, Cameo, and leading talent agencies and organizations--including CAA, Music Artist Coalition, UTA, and WME--have a shared commitment to safeguarding talent's names, voices, likenesses, and creat more

Saint Leo University Launches Lifelong Learning Commitment to Help Alumni Build AI-Era Skills

SAINT LEO, Florida, Aug. 27 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news: * * * Saint Leo University Launches Lifelong Learning Commitment to Help Alumni Build AI-Era Skills New initiative will give more than 107,000 alumni worldwide access to certifications, career development, and continued university connections - Learning doesn't end at graduation for Saint Leo University alumni. The university's new Lifelong Learning Commitment will provide more than 107,000 Saint Leo graduates wo more

San Jose State University Researchers Join $30M NSF Science and Technology Center to Tackle Turbulence

SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 27 -- San Jose State University issued the following news: * * * SJSU Researchers Join $30M NSF Science and Technology Center to Tackle Turbulence Key Takeaways: * SJSU joins a $30 million NSF effort to crack the science of turbulence -- one of physics' toughest challenges. * SJSU researchers will bring AI, advanced mathematics and supercomputing together to improve predictions in fusion energy, astrophysics and hypersonic flight. * SJSU students will work alongs more

SEC Files Settled Action Against Start-Up Artificial Intelligence Company and Former CEO

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. GenesisAI Corp. and Archil Cheishvili, No. 1:26-cv-25837-RKA (S.D. Fla. filed Aug. 26, 2026) On August 26, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed settled charges against GenesisAI Corp., an artificial intelligence start-up company formerly based in Miami, Florida, and Archil Cheishvili, its founder and former CEO, in connection with al more

Sen. Wyden, 5 Co-signers Issue Letter to Commerce Secretary Lutnick

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following letter with five co-signers to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 25, 2026 The Honorable Howard Lutnick Secretary of Commerce U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20230 Dear Secretary Lutnick: We write to request that the Department of Commerce, through the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), promptly finalize and implement more

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Urges NSF to Reconsider Proposed Guidance Changes Amid Concerns Over Research Stability and International Collaboration

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Re: Information Collection 3145-0058: NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Draft for Public Comment Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 91 Fed. Reg. 38030-38931 (proposed June 24, 2026); Comment Deadline: August 24, 2026 The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) is an international community of more

SPIE Urges NSF to Preserve Peer Review and Research Stability in Draft Guidance

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments of SPIE on the National Science Foundation's Draft Guidance on Financial Assistance Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 Information Collection 3145-0058 Dear Director: SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, appreciates the opportunity to comment on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) draft Gu more

State Department Announces Intent to Appoint Directors to U.S. Foundation for Natural Security and Counterterrorism

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * State Department Announces Intent to Appoint Directors to the United States Foundation for Natural Security and Counterterrorism The Department of State today announced Secretary Rubio's intent to appoint four distinguished Americans to serve as Directors on the Board of the United States Foundation for Natural Security and Counterterrorism (USFNSC): Samuel Robson Walton, L. Daniel Hammo more

STM Urges NSF to Clarify and Sustain Publication and Data Sharing Policies in Draft Guidance

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. STM (The International Association of Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers) www.stm-assoc.org August 24, 2026 Mr. Brian Stone Chief of Staff, Performing the duties of the NSF Director The National Science Foundation Randolph Building, 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Submitted via Regulations.gov Re: I more

Syracuse University School of Management Whitman Welcomes New Faculty

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 27 -- The Syracuse University School of Management (Whitman) issued the following news: * * * Whitman Welcomes New Faculty Lena Blomkvist Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management is pleased to welcome five new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year. * ERIN DIFABIO '18 Assistant Teaching Professor of Accounting Erin DiFabio joins the Department of Accounting as a non-tenured assistant teaching professor. A proud Whitman alumna herself, she will te more

Takeda Supports FDA's Expedited IND Pilot to Accelerate U.S. Clinical Trial Initiatives

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: FDA-2026-N-4699: Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot Program; Request for Information To Whom It May Concern, Takeda welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Food and D more

TAMU-CC Researcher to Be Part of $30M NSF-Funded Turbulence Research Center in Collaboration With Michigan State University

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news: * * * TAMU-CC Researcher to be Part of $30M NSF-Funded Turbulence Research Center in Collaboration with Michigan State University The research will center on understanding and controling turbulence, with potential breakthroughs in fusion energy, hypersonic flight, and other complex scientific challenges. Carlos Adamez Michigan State University has received a $30 million grant from the N more

UBS History Exhibition Explores 80 Years of Technological Innovation in Banking, From Punch Cards to AI

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: * * * New UBS history exhibition explores 80 years of technological innovation in banking, from punch cards to AI UBS's second history exhibition explores the technological evolution of banking from the second half of the 20th century to the present in the broader context of economic and societal change. It traces the journey from the automation of data processing and the introduction of electronic pay more

Unisys: White Paper Reveals Nearly Half of Organizations Are Practicing 'Selective' Integration in Service Management

BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 (TNSrep) -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * New White Paper Reveals Nearly Half of Organizations Are Practicing 'Selective' Integration in Service Management Organizations are moving beyond traditional models to build more agile, intelligent and cost-effective IT ecosystems. - BLUE BELL, Pa. - Scopism and Unisys (NYSE: UIS) have released a new white paper, "The Global Rise of Selective Service Integration: Why more

University of Arkansas: Panda Named Pico - Award-Winning AI Two New Razorbacks Built

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * A Panda Named Pico: The Award-Winning AI Two New Razorbacks Built On a Chromebook screen in a Bentonville classroom, a cartoon panda blinks and waits. It does not interrupt. It does not get tired. When a child who stutters needs 10 seconds to finish a sentence, the panda listens first, then answers patiently. Its name is Pico, and it was built by two teenagers who understood, better than most a more

University of Arkansas: Walton College Marks Centennial With New Strategic Plan

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Walton College Marks Centennial With New Strategic Plan As the U of A's Sam M. Walton College of Business celebrates its 100th anniversary, Dean Brent Williams is outlining a plan for its future. The goal: bring education, research and industry even closer together to connect learning and doing more than ever. Williams is sharing those priorities today during the Celebrating 100 Years of Walton Col more

University of Nebraska: Ankerson Highlights Strategic Vision in 'Shaping the Future' Episode

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 27 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Ankerson highlights strategic vision in 'Shaping the Future' episode Interim Chancellor Katherine S. Ankerson is featured in the latest episode of the University of Nebraska system's "Shaping the Future" video series. Hosted by Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, president of the NU system, the series features conversations with researchers, students, educators and partners who are changing lives and making an impact. more

University of New Mexico VP for Research Fisher Urges NSF to Resolve Policy Ambiguities and Preserve Publication Funding

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Dear Director Stone, The University of New Mexico (UNM) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the National Science Foundation's proposed Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA) and the transition from the current Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG). The University of New Mexico (UNM) strongly more

University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute: AI Gives Medical Advice Every Day - Who's Checking Whether It's Safe?

MARINA DEL REY, California, Aug. 27 -- The University of Southern California Information Sciences Institute, a component of the Viterbi School of Engineering, issued the following news: * * * AI Gives Medical Advice Every Day. Who's Checking Whether It's Safe? USC researchers are building ALICE to test whether chatbots give people medical information that is accurate, complete and safe to act on By Marc Ballon A mother asks a chatbot whether acetaminophen is safe for her baby. It replies ye more

University of Texas Educational Leadership Professor Nunez Urges NSF to Halt Political Vetting and Preserve Research Dissemination Funding

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 22, 2026 Anne-Marie Nunez, PhD Distinguished Centennial Professor in Educational Leadership and Foundations The University of Texas at El Paso 500 W. University Ave El Paso, TX 79968 Re: Public Comment on Proposed NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (Version 27-1) Information Collection 3145-0058 / Docket No. more

University of Virginia VP for Research McMahon Urges Delay and Revision of Proposed NSF Guidance to Ensure Alignment and Reduce Administrative Burden

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation RE: University of Virginia Public Comment to National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Dear Ms. Plimpton, Thank you for the opportunity to provide public comment on the prop more

University of Wisconsin Associate Vice Chancellor for Research McMillen Raises Concerns Over NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance and Proposed Revisions

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Research and Sponsored Programs University of Wisconsin-Madison 21 North Park Street STE 6301 Madison, Wisconsin 53715 608-262-3822 www.rsp.wisc.edu August 24, 2026 Ms. Suzanne Plimpton Reports Clearance Office National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Delany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Submitted more

Vanguard to Acquire Altruist, Expanding the Reach and Impact of Financial Advice

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Vanguard Group, an investment management company, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Vanguard to Acquire Altruist, Expanding the Reach and Impact of Financial Advice Altruist to operate as a standalone business, extending the "Vanguard effect" to more advisors and their clients through AI-forward wealth technology and custody platform - VALLEY FORGE, PA --Vanguard and Altruist, an AI-forward wealth technology and custody platform ser more

VCU Convergence Awards Nearly 70 Faculty Members $150,000 in Seed Grants

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU Convergence awards nearly 70 faculty members $150,000 in seed grants The projects supported through the grants bring different perspectives together to tackle complex, 'wicked problems' that no single discipline can solve. By David Slipher, Office of the Provost Finding solutions to today's most consequential societal challenges requires collaboration between disciplines. That mission is th more

Virginia Tech Advanced Research Computing Expands Owl Supercomputing Cluster to Accelerate Research

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech Advanced Research Computing expands Owl supercomputing cluster to accelerate research Expansions to CPU, memory, and GPU capacity accelerate computational research and large-scale artificial intelligence across the university. By Angela I. Correa Virginia Tech's Advanced Research Computing group (ARC) within the Division of Information Technology has added CPU (central processing unit) memory, and more

Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Approves Decrease in Medical School Tuition, and Veterinary Hospital Project

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves decrease in medical school tuition, and veterinary hospital project By Jimmy Robertson The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors held an open session meeting Aug. 26, and university President Tim Sands welcomed the group in attendance to the start of the fall semester, while also touching on an array of important topics. Sands publicly thanked the advancement division for the more

Vishay Intertechnology to Showcase Solutions for AI Infrastructure and Physical AI at PCIM Asia 2026

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology to Showcase Solutions for AI Infrastructure and Physical AI at PCIM Asia 2026 Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that the company will showcase its latest semiconductor and passive technologies at PCIM Asia 2026. In Hall 16, Booth C12, visitors are invited to explore Vishay's products and reference designs tailored to the rapidly more

White House Fact Sheet: Securing America's Bulk-Power System

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Declares a National Emergency to Secure America's Bulk-Power System SECURING AMERICA'S BULK-POWER SYSTEM: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to protect the security, integrity, and reliability of bulk-power system electric equipment used in the United States, particularly from interference by foreign actors. * The Order declares a natio more

10 things you'll see different at UMaine this fall

ORONO, Maine, Aug. 26 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * 10 things you'll see different at UMaine this fall * Students returning to UMaine this fall will find a campus that looks -and in many places functions -noticeably different than it did when they left in May. New research and education facilities are open. Major athletics construction is taking shape. More parking spaces have been added, and new sidewalks, roads, landscaping and lighting are changing h more

ACC Urges CMS to Support Cardiology Service Reclassifications and Protect Patient Access

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 25, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System more

AFT Opposes NSF Proposal Changes Citing Risks to Scientific Innovation Education and Economic Stability

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 National Science Foundation ATTN: Suzanne H. Plimpton (Reports Clearance Officer) Randolph Building, 401 Delaney Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: Docket no. NSF-2026-OTR-0001-Comments on National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information Guidance Submitted via Regulations.gov To Whom It May Concern more

Ag Progress Days town hall highlights partnerships, innovation in Pa. agriculture

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ag Progress Days town hall highlights partnerships, innovation in Pa. agriculture * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State Extension are working together to turn research, innovation and insights from farmers into practical solutions for Pennsylvania agriculture. Troy Ott, Peter and Ann Tombros Dean of Penn State's College of Agricultural Scie more

AI agents are all the rage--but research shows they leak private data

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Aug. 26 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * AI agents are all the rage--but research shows they leak private data * Before you prompt AI to answer another question or perform another task, a Wake Forest computer scientist wants you to know it could expose your sensitive data. Ying Zhang, an assistant professor in Wake Forest University's Department of Computer Science, studies security in software engineering. Her latest research, "How Y more

Allied Universal Receives 2026 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards

SANTA ANA, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Allied Universal, a security and facility services company that provides smart technology to deliver solutions to businesses, posted the following news release: * * * Allied Universal Receives 2026 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards * IRVINE, Calif. - August 26, 2026 -Allied Universal(r), the world's leading security and facility services provider, today announced its training and development programs have been recogn more

AMA introduces Ethical AI Use in Medicine Series

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA introduces Ethical AI Use in Medicine Series * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the Ethical AI Use in Medicine Series, a new continuing medical education (CME) program that helps physicians safely, effectively and ethically utilize augmented/artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical practice. "As AI rapidly transforms medical practice, more

American Council on Education Urge NSF to Halt Revisions Incorporating Pending OMB Guidance

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Delaney Street Alexandria, VA 22314 RE: Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance; information co more

American Philosophical Association Issues Letter to University of Exeter

NEWARK, Delaware, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- The American Philosophical Association issued the following letter to the University of Exeter President Lisa Roberts, Senior Vice-President Dan Charman, Vice-President Liz Jones and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Gareth Stansfield: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 20, 2026 Prof. Lisa Roberts, President & Vice-Chancellor (lisa.roberts@exeter.ac.uk) Prof. Dan Charman, Senior Vice-President & Provost (provost@exeter.ac.uk) Prof. Liz Jones, Vice-Pres more

American University Issues AU in the News: Week of Aug. 21, 2026

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- American University issued the following AU in the News: Week of Aug. 21, 2026: * * * AU in the News: Week of August 21 Your weekly roundup of faculty expertise, student achievements, leadership perspectives, and top campus initiatives. By Conor Brodnick AU Research * Sharon Weiner, professor in the School of International Service, spoke with Forbes about the catastrophic effects of a potential global nuclear war. * Naomi Baron, professor emerita in the College of A more

Arduino VENTUNO Q is Here: Bringing Agentic AI to the Physical World With Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 Series

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 26 -- Arduino, a part of Qualcomm, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * Arduino VENTUNO Q is Here: Bringing Agentic AI to the Physical World with Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 Series Highlights: * Arduino(R)️ VENTUNO(TM) Q's dual-brain architecture pairs a Qualcomm Dragonwing(TM) IQ8 Series Processor with a real-time STM32H5 microcontroller, enabling machines to interpret sensor data and physically respond to it, entirely on-device. * Under the more

AV Receives $51 Million U.S. Army Order for Switchblade(r) 600 Loitering Munitions

MONROVIA, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment posted the following news release: * * * AV Receives $51 Million U.S. Army Order for Switchblade(r) 600 Loitering Munitions * Award under Lethal Unmanned Systems IDIQ reflects growing demand for AV's next-generation, long-range precision loitering munitions and proven Switchblade 600 performance. ARLINGTON, Va., August 26, 2026 - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in defense technology, au more

Behind the research at UTC: Dr. Hemant Jain

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Behind the research at UTC: Dr. Hemant Jain * Dr. Hemant Jain serves as the W. Max Finley Chair in Business, Free Enterprise and Capitalism. Photo by Angela Foster. At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, research is moving beyond the labs and classrooms to reach local communities, helping stakeholders better understand their needs and challenges. In 2024, the Journey H more

Better Markets Analysis: 'Prediction Markets,' Gambling, the CFTC & Regulation - Facts, Fiction & The Law

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis: * * * "Prediction Markets," Gambling, the CFTC & Regulation: Facts, Fiction & The Law Introduction Since 2022, Better Markets has been deeply engaged in the debates over so-called "prediction markets," first at the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and then in the courts, med more

Better Markets Analysis: AI in the Financial Markets - Potential Benefits, Major Risks, and Regulators Trying to Keep Up

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis: * * * AI in the Financial Markets: Potential Benefits, Major Risks, and Regulators Trying to Keep Up The Rapid Evolution of AI. The field of artificial intelligence is exploding. As the headlines proclaim, the race is on in the private sector to be the most successful AI company, with hug more

Can scientists predict--and control--turbulence?

ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 26 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * Can scientists predict--and control--turbulence? * #URochester joins a new NSF-funded center to find the answers by combining experiments, theory, simulations, and AI. Researchers at the University of Rochester are part of a new $30 million National Science Foundation-funded Science and Technology Center, or STC, focused on one of science's most stubborn problems: predicting-and ultimately controlli more

Carbajal Highlights $20 Million Federal Grant for UCSB Advanced Research Lab

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Highlights $20 Million Federal Grant for UCSB Advanced Research Lab * On Friday, August 21, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) hosted a press conference at UC Santa Barbara's (UCSB) OASIS Facility to highlight a $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF grant will go towards UCSB's COAST PCL, one of 20 facilities in a new national network of progra more

Chairman Hawley Investigates AI-Powered Flock Cameras Amidst Privacy Concerns

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Hawley Investigates AI-Powered Flock Cameras Amidst Privacy Concerns * WASHINGTON -Today, as Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) launched an investigation into Flock Safety's AI-powered web of thousands of cameras across the nation. As part of the investigation, Hawley is demanding Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley provide an more

Consumer Trust in AI Is on Track to Grow by 15 Percentage Points by 2030

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release: * * * Consumer Trust in AI Is on Track to Grow by 15 Percentage Points by 2030 * * New BCG Research Finds That in More Than Half of AI-Assisted Journeys, AI Introduces Consumers to New Brands * Nearly a Third of Consumers Now Use AI at Some Point in Their Purchase Journey, Roughly Triple the Rate of 18 Months Ago * Value, Not Price Alon more

Cornell CAT awards support seven new biotechnology partnerships

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell CAT awards support seven new biotechnology partnerships * Seven Cornell research teams have received Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) grants to advance early-stage life science technologies through collaborations with biotechnology companies across New York state. The projects, which began July 1 as part of the 2026-27 funding cycle, represent more than $1.2 million in combined project support, incl more

CUNY Expands Signature Initiatives in Career-Connected Learning and Adult Learner Reengagement for Fall 2026

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- The City University of New York posted the following news: * * * CUNY Expands Signature Initiatives in Career-Connected Learning and Adult Learner Reengagement for Fall 2026 * #'CUNY Beyond' and 'CUNY Reconnect' Expand to Additional Colleges as the University Unveils New Academic Programs in Climate Change, AI and Computational Linguistics; Increases Housing Options for Students #The University Launches New Merchandise Line Designed by Recent Graduates The City Univers more

Data Centers Are Americans' Least Favored Form of Development, New Research From Public First and ITIF Shows

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Data Centers Are Americans' Least Favored Form of Development, New Research From Public First and ITIF Shows * WASHINGTON-Nearly half of Americans (46 percent) oppose new data center developments in their communities, and barely a quarter (26 percent) support them, according to a new poll released Wednesday by Public First in partnership with the more

Defending Rights & Dissent Appears in DHS's 'Minnesota 15' Surveillance

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Political] -- Defending Rights and Dissent issued the following news: * * * Defending Rights & Dissent Appears in DHS's 'Minnesota 15' Surveillance * Recently released discovery documents show that the Department of Homeland Security used Clearview AI facial recognition technology to search for 'Minnesota 15' defendant Isaac Sant, and that the search results included photos of a 2018 Defending Rights & Dissent protest featuring our Policy Director Chip Gibbons more

Defense Innovation Unit develops program to supercharge defense industrial base

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Defense Innovation Unit develops program to supercharge defense industrial base * WASHINGTON - Seven months ago, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stood before a large crowd of Lockheed Martin employees in Texas, during the third stop of his nascent Arsenal of Freedom tour, to show his appreciation for the people behind the defense industrial base. During his more

Demand Progress Education Fund, 17 Organizations Issue Letter to FTC Chairman Ferguson, Commissioner Meador

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Demand Progress Education Fund issued the following letter with 17 organizations to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson and Commissioner Mark R. Meador: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 21, 2026 The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson, Chairman The Honorable Mark R. Meador, Commissioner Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20580 Dear Chairman Ferguson and Commissioner Meador: The undersigned civil so more

Democratic Governors Association: Protect Our Wisconsin Ad Highlights Congressman Tom Tiffany's Record of Backing Data Centers at State Expense

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * New Protect Our Wisconsin Ad Highlights Congressman Tom Tiffany's Record of Backing Data Centers at Wisconsin's Expense A new ad from Protect Our Wisconsin, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, holds MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany accountable for his record of making life more expensive for Wisconsin families. In Congress, Tiffany backed Trump's disastrous budget law that gave data c more

Developers beware: When apps add AI, it risks hacking

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Aug. 26 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Developers beware: When apps add AI, it risks hacking * In the race to add AI capabilities to their mobile apps, developers have opened up a new security weakness that puts their own wallets at risk. A new study led by Wake Forest undergraduate student Eric Gao analyzed 444 iOS applications. It found that 282 exposed credentials needed to access the developers' large language model (LLM) accoun more

Faculty Advance Research, Explore AI in Health Professions

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 26 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Faculty Advance Research, Explore AI in Health Professions * Faculty in Seton Hall University's School of Health and Medical Sciences shared scholarship and expertise at national and international conferences this year, connecting with colleagues across disciplines and bringing insights and new approaches back to their programs and students as the new academic year begins. Artificial intelligence and more

From the Lab: How Javier Gomez-Serrano is using AI to solve the most elusive question in math

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 26 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * From the Lab: How Javier Gomez-Serrano is using AI to solve the most elusive question in math * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -For nearly two centuries, scientists and mathematicians have used the Navier-Stokes equations to describe the movement of all things fluid. The equations, formalized by physicists Claude-Louis Navier and George Gabriel Stokes, make precise predictions about everything from more

I Thirst: Archbishop Fulton Sheen's Theology of the Crucifix

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 26 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * I Thirst: Archbishop Fulton Sheen's Theology of the Crucifix * The Catholic Studies Program proudly presents ion with Edmund M. Lazzari, Ph.L., STL (Cand.), Ph.D., at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16 in Mooney Hall Room 339 (the CORE center). This event is co-sponsored with The University Core, and Campus Ministry. About the Lecture: Soon-to-be-Blessed Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen preached speci more

IBM Completes Acquisition of HRL Laboratories to Accelerate the Future of Quantum

ARMONK, New York, Aug. 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM Completes Acquisition of HRL Laboratories to Accelerate the Future of Quantum * ARMONK, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2026 -IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has completed its acquisition of HRL Laboratories, LLC (HRL), a leading research and development institution whose expertise spans quantum computing, quantum sensing, advanced communications, electronics, manufacturing, and materials scien more

Infectious Diseases Society: Multisociety Recommendations Outline Hospital Strategies to Improve Sepsis Outcomes

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * New multisociety recommendations outline hospital strategies to improve sepsis outcomes IDSA-led expert panel provides guidance to help hospitals strengthen infection-related aspects of sepsis care. - The Infectious Diseases Society of America and seven other professional societies today released a position paper highlighting evidence-informed recomm more

Intel at AI Infra Summit 2026

SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Intel at AI Infra Summit 2026 * At AI Infra Summit 2026, Intel will showcase its progress executing its vision for AI infrastructure at scale, demonstrating momentum across edge, enterprise, cloud, and physical AI environments. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan joins moderator Edmund (Ed) Nelson, more

Lingo urges students to seek wisdom over easy AI answers

GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: * * * Lingo urges students to seek wisdom over easy AI answers * Artificial intelligence can all but think for today's undergraduates, but it can't provide the truth, meaning, and wisdom necessary to live a faithful and fruitful life, Grove City College President Bradley Lingo '00 said Wednesday as he opened the College's 150th academic year. Speaking from Harbison Chapel's pulpit, Lingo addressed more

Listen: Rodrigo Zamith Co-Authors New Book on Journalism and AI

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Listen: Rodrigo Zamith Co-Authors New Book on Journalism and AI * Rodrigo Zamith, associate professor of journalism, has published a new book exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping journalism. "Journalism in the Age of AI: from Acceleration to Reimagination," (Polity Press, 2026), co-authored by Seth C. Lewis and Tomas Dodds, examines everything from how AI is changing newsrooms more

Loyola University New Orleans Convenes AI Braintrust to Help Shape the Future of Teaching and Learning

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 26 -- Loyola University posted the following news release: * * * Loyola University New Orleans Convenes AI Braintrust to Help Shape the Future of Teaching and Learning * As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the way people learn, work and lead, Loyola University New Orleans is taking a proactive approach to one of the most consequential questions facing higher education: How should universities prepare students not simply to use artificial intelligence, but more

Meet the 2026-27 AI@Mines Faculty Champions and Faculty Advisory Board

GOLDEN, Colorado, Aug. 26 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Meet the 2026-27 AI@Mines Faculty Champions and Faculty Advisory Board * Preparing the next generation of engineers and scientists means preparing them to work, lead and solve complex problems in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Through the AI@Mines leadership team, Colorado School of Mines is integrating AI into the undergraduate educational experience in ways that reflect how tech more

Meta's $17+ Billion Settlement Cannot Buy Back Public Trust

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Meta's $17+ Billion Settlement Cannot Buy Back Public Trust * WASHINGTON, D.C. -A proposed settlement announced Wednesday would require Meta to pay over $17 billion and make changes to Facebook and Instagram to resolve claims brought by dozens of state attorneys general alleging the company misled the public about harms its platforms pose to children and teens. The agreement includes new yout more

Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award winner: Ayse Ozturk

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 26 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award winner: Ayse Ozturk * Ayse Ozturk is an unlikely poster child for the use of artifical intelligence in higher education classrooms. A native of Turkey and former financial auditor at Pricewaterhouse Coopers with expertise in marketing and business analytics, she knows the technology is transforming the world of marketing and business. Nonethele more

MIT: AI helps design new materials that work in the real world

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * AI helps design new materials that work in the real world The "CrysVCD" tool developed at MIT could cut the huge amounts of time and money spent on screening out chemically unstable designs. - Today, anyone with a large enough artificial intelligence model can generate millions of new material designs in minutes. Unfortunately, that hasn't led to a huge leap in the number of new more

MIT: Retooling to help democracy revive

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Retooling to help democracy revive Deindustrialization didn't only hurt some workers, Daron Acemoglu says in a new book; it shrank the coalition supporting democracy, which needs expanding. - In the 20th century, the United States built the world's dominant manufacturing powerhouse. A thriving middle class grew, well into the 1970s. The U.S. was a beacon of democracy, defeating f more

MSU receives $30M NSF grant to establish turbulence research center

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news: * * * MSU receives $30M NSF grant to establish turbulence research center * Turbulence is all around us -in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the storms moving across the atmosphere and the plasmas inside experimental fusion devices. It's the chaotic swirling motion of air, water, plasma and other fluids that plays an essential role in how energy moves, how pollutants and more

N.C. State: Tool Uses AI to Help Undergraduates Think Critically About Research

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * New Tool Uses AI to Help Undergraduates Think Critically About Research An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed and demonstrated a step-by-step framework called Socratic Challenger that uses artificial intelligence to help undergraduate students cultivate critical thinking skills. Specifically, the framework uses AI as a collaborator to develop research question more

NCPA Announces New Senior Vice President of the Office of the CEO

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 26 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Announces New Senior Vice President of the Office of the CEO * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aug. 26, 2026) - The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce that it has named Sara Roszak as its senior vice president of the office of the CEO. In this role, which is newly established at NCPA, Roszak's responsibilities will include s more

No Labels Issues Commentary: Bipartisan Backlash Against Data Centers

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Aug. 25, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * The Bipartisan Backlash Against Data Centers From Bernie Sanders to Ron DeSantis, politicians across the spectrum are turning against the infrastructure powering the AI boom. - Data centers have pulled off a rare feat in American politics: putting Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis on the same more

Northwest Alumnus Secured His Future in Cybersecurity While at Northwest

SENATOBIA, Mississippi, Aug. 26 -- Northwest Mississippi Community College issued the following news release: * * * Northwest Alumnus Secured His Future in Cybersecurity while at Northwest Northwest Mississippi Community College Cybersecurity alumnus and Fayetteville native, Easton Hatch, found his future career and passion at Northwest. Although his time as a student was fraught with medical issues, Hatch found fulfillment and success at the college. Hatch said the college met him where he more

NSF awards $4.6M for AI platform speeding scientific discovery

TUCSON, Arizona, Aug. 26 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * NSF awards $4.6M for AI platform speeding scientific discovery * Massive amounts of real-world data are needed to model complex systems. Collecting and organizing the right data takes time, and lots of it. Researchers from the University of Arizona and University of New Mexico were awarded $4.6 million from the National Science Foundation to develop a data storage platform that incorporates an ar more

Padilla, Warner Demand Answers from Prediction Market Companies Paying Influencers Spreading Election Disinformation

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Warner Demand Answers from Prediction Market Companies Paying Influencers Spreading Election Disinformation * Prediction market paid influencers have posted misinformation about elections under the label "paid partnership," including in SAVE Act posts WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, and Mark more

Penn State Smeal welcomes 16 new faculty members

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Smeal welcomes 16 new faculty members * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Smeal College of Business has welcomed 16 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year, bringing with them a wide depth of both academic and executive leadership experience. Sheiva Ansary, Fred Asante, Siddharth Bhambhwani, Brigham Brau, Robin Kramer and Rimmy Tomy have joined the Department of A more

Physics Ph.D. Student Develops AI Tools to Tackle Industry 'Bottleneck'

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 26 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Physics Ph.D. Student Develops AI Tools to Tackle Industry 'Bottleneck' * Nonuniformities can be a big deal on a manufacturing line. But they can be tough to identify on materials that are measured on a nanometer scale, as Alex Bordovalos came to appreciate during an internship with a solar cell manufacturer that was integrated into his master's program at The University of Toledo. Alex Bordovalos, a doctora more

Rep. Aguilar Announces $1 Million for Comprehensive GeoAI Education at San Bernardino Valley College

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Aguilar Announces $1 Million for Comprehensive GeoAI Education at San Bernardino Valley College * The funding will create opportunities for students to train with emerging technology, preparing them to effectively use artificial intelligence in high-demand technical careers. SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced $1,000,000 in grant funding for San Bernardino Valley more

Riverside Community College District WED Networks and Shares Workforce Training Resources at the Corona Chamber of Commerce - Business Expo

RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 26 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news: * * * RCCD WED Networks and Shares Workforce Training Resources at the Corona Chamber of Commerce - Business Expo On August 18, 2026, staff from the Riverside Community College District (RCCD) Office of Workforce and Economic Development, along with initiatives UpSkill RCCD (Jason Kennedy - Director Workforce and Economic Development Projects, and Veronica Mendoza - Student Success Coordinato more

Roger Williams University Launches 9 New Academic Programs and Pathways for Fall 2026

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Aug. 26 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Launches 9 New Academic Programs and Pathways for Fall 2026 * BRISTOL, R.I. - Roger Williams University is expanding its academic offerings for Fall 2026 with nine new programs and pathways that give students more ways to connect their interests with career preparation, hands-on learning, and advanced study. The additions include new majors in Human Resource Management and more

Some assembly required, with machine learning

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 26 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Some assembly required, with machine learning * Machine learning doesn't replace human intelligence, but it can outlast human endurance, which makes it a very helpful tool for chemistry and material discovery. Scientists know the machine learning models can make predictions based on the vast reams of data it is trained on, but can it take it a step further and massively scale up testing out th more

South Dakota Mines Faculty Recognized as Rockstars

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Aug. 26 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * South Dakota Mines Faculty Recognized as Rockstars * From Star Wars-inspired aircraft tested in a wind tunnel to entrepreneurial tissue engineering competitions, artificial intelligence in the classroom and hands-on experiences deep underground, South Dakota Mines faculty are finding innovative ways to inspire students and bring learning to life. Thirteen faculty mem more

Student research into AI-powered crop monitoring system aims to prevent plant loss

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 26 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Student research into AI-powered crop monitoring system aims to prevent plant loss * KENNESAW, Ga. | Aug 26, 2026 According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, plant pests and diseases destroy up to 40% of crops worldwide each year, threatening jobs and the global food supply. Kennesaw State University computer science major Brendan Miller is working on technology that could help far more

SuperCDMS SNOLAB begins preliminary phase of dark matter hunt

MENLO PARK, California, Aug. 26 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * SuperCDMS SNOLAB begins preliminary phase of dark matter hunt * By Ali Sundermier Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News(external link) In the hunt for one of nature's most elusive substances - dark matter, which makes up 85% of all matter in the universe - scientists are going to extremes. Deep underground and chilled to near absolute zero, the Super Cryogenic Dark Matter Search more

Temple University: Study examines users' preferences for AI-generated recommendations

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * New study examines users' preferences for AI-generated recommendations New research from Temple's Fox School of Business and Associate Professor Monica Wadhwa examines how an individual's political ideology affects the likelihood of them accepting AI-generated recommendations. - Listen to any Spotify playlist, watch any series on Netflix or subscribe to any podcast on Apple and you're likely to see fa more

Texas A&M Engineering: Young Engineer Award Recognizes AI Design Research

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 26 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Young engineer award recognizes AI design research An American Society of Mechanical Engineers honor recognizes research advancing artificial intelligence for computational design at Texas A&M. By Taylor Northcut, Contributor An American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) honor is recognizing a Texas A&M University mechanical engineering faculty member whose research is h more

The Rise of the Bot Boss

BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 26 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news: * * * The Rise of the Bot Boss * Imagine learning that the system deciding whether your work meets the mark isn't a manager-it's a bot. As artificial intelligence becomes more common in the workplace, companies are increasingly using software to monitor and evaluate work. Whether it's AI measuring customer service performance or flagging unusual employee activity, workers are more

UAPB Summer Research Internships Prepare Students for Careers in Agriculture, Biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Summer Research Internships Prepare Students for Careers in Agriculture, Biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence * Thirty-five students gained hands-on professional and research experience this summer through internship opportunities coordinated through the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS). Students participated i more

UC Irvine School of Law Launches Innovative Lawyering Skills Pilot Empowering First-Year Students to Shape Their Legal Education

IRVINE, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of California Irvine School of Law posted the following news: * * * UC Irvine School of Law Launches Innovative Lawyering Skills Pilot Empowering First-Year Students to Shape their Legal Education New Specialized Lawyering Skills II tracks allow first-year students to customize coursework to their career goals and interests -- the latest in a series of distinctions setting UC Irvine Law apart from other law schools - UC Irvine Law is introducing more

UCLA computer scientists take key roles in $75 million quantum computing efforts

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 26 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA computer scientists take key roles in $75 million quantum computing efforts * Two UCLA computer scientists will help lead major national efforts to address some of quantum computing's biggest challenges, serving as co-principal investigators for separate research institutes backed by five-year, $37.5 million grants from the National Science Foundation. The two institutes are among more

University of Denver Urges NSF to Reconsider Proposed Financial Assistance Guidelines to Protect Research Flexibility and Global Competitiveness

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Re: Information Collection 3145-0058: NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Draft for Public Comment Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 91 Fed. Reg. 38030-38931 (proposed June 24, 2026); Comment Deadline: August 24, 2026 The University of Denver (DU) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the National Scienc more

University of Maryland Urges NSF to Delay Implementation of Proposed Guidance to Maintain Stable Research Partnership

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER August 24, 2026 Ms. Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation Randolph Building, 401 Delany Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov (Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001) RE: Agency Info more

URI cybersecurity program secures $4.8 million in NSF funding

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 26 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI cybersecurity program secures $4.8 million in NSF funding * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 26, 2026 - The University of Rhode Island's Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Center has landed two major National Science Foundation awards, totaling $4.8 million, that will fund scholarships for students enrolled in the University's Professional Science Master's in Cybersecurity program, including its new more

Verizon Business Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by JD Power for Large Enterprise & Medium Business Internet Service

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon Business Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by JD Power for Large Enterprise & Medium Business Internet Service * #At a glance * Verizon Business is Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by JD Power for Large Enterprise & Medium Business Internet Service. * Verizon Business unseated a multiyear incumbent to ascend to the top spot more

Walton College Marks Centennial With New Strategic Plan

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news: * * * Walton College Marks Centennial With New Strategic Plan * As the University of Arkansas' Sam M. Walton College of Business celebrates its 100th anniversary, Dean Brent Williams is outlining a plan for its future. The goal: bring education, research and industry even closer together to connect learning and doing more than ever. Williams is sharing those priorities today d more

With interest brewing among growers, AgCenter teaches the science -- and art -- behind tea production

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 26 -- The Louisiana State University Ag Center issued the following news: * * * With interest brewing among growers, AgCenter teaches the science -- and art -- behind tea production * (08/26/26) HAMMOND, La. -On a recent Friday at the LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station, an aroma reminiscent of freshly cut grass filled a meeting room. Participants in a workshop on tea production had returned from a field outside where they'd plucked tender leaves earlier in the more

WNMU Fall Convocation Focuses on Vision, Integration and Collaboration

SILVER CITY, New Mexico, Aug. 26 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * WNMU Fall Convocation Focuses on Vision, Integration and Collaboration * Western New Mexico University welcomed faculty, staff and leadership to campus for its annual Fall Convocation, framing the start of the academic year around collaborative vision, strategic transformation and collective impact. President Jose E. Coll spoke to the assembly roughly 30 days into his tenure. Recognizi more

Yale Issues Q&A: Beyond Clinical Knowledge - Conversation on Mentorship and Humanistic Medicine

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 26 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 24, 2026, involving Cynthia McNamara, associate professor at Yale School of Medicine: * * * Beyond Clinical Knowledge: A Conversation on Mentorship and Humanistic Medicine By Janice Hur Medicine is learned not only in lecture halls and hospital wards, but also in the everyday conversations and interactions where clinicians build lasting relationships with patients over time. For Cynthia McNamara, MD, associa more

CMU Researchers Use AI To Explore How Alzheimer's Changes Brain Cells

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Researchers Use AI To Explore How Alzheimer's Changes Brain Cells * In brain cells affected by Alzheimer's disease, DNA is physically arranged differently inside the cell -a change linked to differences in which genes are active, according to research led by Carnegie Mellon University. The findings, published in the journal Science, offer new insight into how changes in the arrangement of DNA more

FSU helps shape national AI conversations at Google headquarters

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 25 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU helps shape national AI conversations at Google headquarters * Florida State University brought its approach to artificial intelligence in teaching and learning to national higher education conversations this summer, including back-to-back gatherings at Google's North American headquarters in New York City. Paul Marty, professor in the School of Information within the College of Communication and more

IFT White Paper Provides Blueprint for Building a Future-Ready Food Science Workforce

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: Food/Beverage] (TNSrpt) -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * New IFT White Paper Provides Blueprint for Building a Future-Ready Food Science Workforce * The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific association committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, has released a white paper on Building a Future-Ready Science Workforce to Address Food an more

Is there an AI bubble? No, but some tech companies show signs

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Is there an AI bubble? No, but some tech companies show signs * Like past transformative technologies, from railways and radio to the internet, artificial intelligence has attracted optimistic investors and inflated valuations, and with them speculation of a bubble market - when eager investors drive up asset prices beyond their underlying values. The AI sector is not in a bubble market, but the prices of some more

Joe Lombardo Botches Colorado River Deal

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 25 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Joe Lombardo Botches Colorado River Deal * After Joe Lombardo botched negotiations, Attorney General Aaron Ford is suing the Trump administration over cuts to Nevada's access to the Colorado River. Thanks to Lombardo's failure, the Trump administration is trying to cut Nevada's allocation of Colorado River water by 71 percent over the coming years. Nevadans are already facing rising water short more

Leeds Business Insights Podcast: Ratings, Risk and the Psychology of Choice with Ying Zeng

BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 25 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news: * * * Leeds Business Insights Podcast: Ratings, Risk and the Psychology of Choice with Ying Zeng * Assistant Professor of Marketing Ying Zeng unpacks the hidden biases and mental shortcuts that shape consumer decision-making. On this episode of the Leeds Business Insights podcast, host Claire Stewart speaks with Ying Zeng, assistant professor of marketing at the Leeds School more

Moving the classroom into the city: UT San Antonio downtown vision is now a reality

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Moving the classroom into the city: UT San Antonio downtown vision is now a reality * Thousands of UT San Antonio students will begin the fall semester at the Downtown Campus, part of a broader effort to align select academic programs with the city-centered opportunities that enrich learning and career preparation. August 24 marked the first day of UT San Antonio's new school year. The univer more

N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Launches "Renew Crew" for Citywide Park Upgrades

NEW YORK, Aug. 25 -- New York Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the rollout of the "Renew Crew" initiative on Aug. 24, 2026, during a presentation at Queens' Dry Harbor Playground. Supported by a $2.3 million investment, the specialized team is tasked with speeding up repairs to broken equipment, sports courts, and recreation centers across all five boroughs. Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura noted that the 24 tradespeople on the team will handle maintenance projects with a target turnarou more

NVIDIA Announces Jetson Orin Nano 2 Robotics Computer to Redefine Entry-Level Edge AI

SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 25 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA Announces Jetson Orin Nano 2 Robotics Computer to Redefine Entry-Level Edge AI * News Summary: * NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 2, a new robotics computer for entry-level edge AI, enables millions of developers worldwide to build robots, delivery and inspection drones, and vis more

Program: Expanding Nursing Education Capacity in Underserved Regions

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 25 -- The Foundation for California Community Colleges posted the following news: * * * Program: Expanding Nursing Education Capacity in Underserved Regions * A collaborative effort between FoundationCCC and the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office has recently expanded nursing education opportunities in underserved regions while helping address California's critical nursing shortage. Through a $70,000 Nursing Education Investment Grant award, the P more

Student K'Vonte Petty Presents Summer Research at U.S. Army STEM Symposium

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news: * * * Student K'Vonte Petty Presents Summer Research at U.S. Army STEM Symposium * On Aug. 5, UDC hosted the 2026 U.S. Army HBCU-MI Student Program for Army Research and Knowledge (SPARK) Symposium. The daylong event brought STEM students from HBCUs and minority-serving institutions across the country to UDC, where they shared results from summer research internships working on projects aligned with more

The Delta Air Lines Foundation advances UGA hospitality program innovation

ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 25 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * The Delta Air Lines Foundation advances UGA hospitality program innovation * UGA leaders connect research, education and industry to advance agriculture Meet the Visionaries of CAES Written by Maria M. Lameiras Photography by Dennis McDaniel Designed by Katie Walker As the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (C more

UCA Film Program named to MovieMaker's 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada

CONWAY, Arkansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news: * * * UCA Film Program named to MovieMaker's 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada * UCA recognized for quality of films, top-notch equipment, affordability The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Film Program has been named to MovieMaker's 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada 2026. Noting the impressive films by its students and faculty, top-notch equipment and facilities, its track rec more

UL Solutions Expands Capabilities in Italy to Create European Retail Center of Excellence Supporting Customers From Product Concept to Market

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release: * * * UL Solutions Expands Capabilities in Italy to Create European Retail Center of Excellence Supporting Customers From Product Concept to Market * * UL Solutions has expanded capabilities at its Northern Italy site to create a European Ret more

USAA Student Success Center prepares students for life beyond the classroom

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * USAA Student Success Center prepares students for life beyond the classroom * As UT San Antonio students in the College of AI, Cyber and Computing head into a new academic year and a new downtown home at San Pedro I and II, the USAA Student Success Center team is ready to help them navigate what comes next. The center offers a range of opportunities tailored to the college's students while al more

MGMA Urges CMS to Delay Proposed Remote Monitoring Policies

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter: * * * The Honorable Mehmet Oz, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: Proposed Remote Monitoring Policy Would Disrupt Patient Access to Care Dear Administrator Oz: The undersigned organizations respectfully urge the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) not to finalize its proposed pol more

University of Memphis: Fogelman College of Business and Economics Welcomes Distinguished Researchers as Dunavant Endowed Professors

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- The University of Memphis posted the following news: * * * Fogelman College of Business and Economics Welcomes Distinguished Researchers as Dunavant Endowed Professors The Fogelman College of Business and Economics (FCBE) at the University of Memphis is pleased to announce the appointment of two nationally recognized scholars to newly established Dunavant Endowed Faculty in Supply Chain Management (SCM). Dr. Zhili Tian will join the Department of Supply Chain Ma more

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AI Chatbots as Companions - Overview, Uses & Considerations for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49189) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "AI Chatbots as Companions: Overview, Uses and Considerations for Congress" by science and technology policy analyst Dominique T. Greene-Sanders. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY A chatbot is an application or a program that simulates human conversation by generating responses to user prompts. Chatbots have existed for approximately 60 years. Technical advan more

AI Chatbots as Companions - Overview, Uses & Considerations for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49189) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "AI Chatbots as Companions - Overview, Uses and Considerations for Congress:" (Continued fromPart 1 of 2) * * * Selected Issues: AI Chatbot Use As mentioned, much of what is known about AI chatbot interactions is from short-term studies or company disclosures. Some surveys indicate that the use of AI chatbots for companionship is becoming more prevalent,/71 more

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations - FY2026 Provisions Topic of CRS Report

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48705) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations - FY2026 Provisions" by homeland security and appropriations specialist William L. Painter. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Through appropriations legislation, Congress provides not only budget authority for federal agencies and departments to operate, but also legally binding direction on how that budget auth more

Ecuador in Brief - Overview & U.S. Relations Topic of CRS Report

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49188) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "Ecuador in Brief - Overview and U.S. Relations" by foreign affairs analyst Joshua Klein. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Ecuador is an ethnically and geographically diverse country of 18.1 million people, encompassing parts of South America's Pacific coast, Amazon basin, and Andean highlands. Following a period of bilateral tensions under former President more

Finding Medicare Fee-for-Service Payment System Rules - Schedules & Resources Topic of CRS Report

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46797) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "Finding Medicare Fee-for-Service Payment System Rules: Schedules and Resources" by senior research librarian Michele L. Malloy. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) program pays physicians, hospitals, and other health care facilities based on statutorily established payment systems, most of which are updated annually through r more

Six Imbalances Facing the U.S. Economy Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12732) by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte. Here are excerpts: * * * Six Imbalances Facing the U.S. Economy The economy has been growing in line with its potential, and the unemployment rate has been relatively low since the recovery from the 2020 COVID pandemic. Nevertheless, the economy faces several imbalances that pose risks to economic expansion if their unwind more

African Growth & Opportunity Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49187) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "African Growth and Opportunity Act" by international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a key pillar of U.S. trade policy with sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Congress enacted AGOA as part of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 (Title I of P.L. 106-200, as amended). AGOA is a n more

African Growth & Opportunity Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49187) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "African Growth and Opportunity Act:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * AGOA Trade Trends and Economic Impact/38 In 2025, the total value of U.S. imports that claimed duty-free treatment under AGOA was $5.04 billion, almost a 36% decrease from 2024. The top five AGOA beneficiaries were South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Kenya, and Mad more

Complete Streets - A Primer Topic of CRS Report

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47947) on Aug. 11, 2026, entitled "Complete Streets: A Primer" by transportation policy analyst Jennifer J. Marshall. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Complete streets is a multimodal approach to roadway design and safety that considers all users of transportation infrastructure. A street is considered complete if it facilitates the safe movement of users of all ages, abilities, and transpor more

Export-Import Bank - Overview & Reauthorization Debate Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10017) by international trade and finance specialist Shayerah I. Akhtar. Here are excerpts: * * * Export-Import Bank: Overview and Reauthorization Debate The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank, or the Bank) is a wholly owned government corporation and an export credit agency (ECA). It aims to support U.S. jobs by financing and facilitating U.S. goods and servi more

Section 301 and China: Mature-Node Semiconductors Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12958) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter. Here are excerpts: * * * Section 301 and China: Mature-Node Semiconductors Title III of the Trade Act of 1974 (Sections 301-310, 19 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.2411-2420, referred to as "Section 301") is one of the principal statutory means by which the United States enforces U.S. rights under trade agreements and addresses "unf more

Stablecoin Legislation - Overview of the GENIUS Act of 2025 Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12553) by financial economics analyst Paul Tierno: * * * Stablecoin Legislation: An Overview of the GENIUS Act of 2025 (P.L. 119-27) On July 18, 2025, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) was signed into law as P.L. 119-27. An overview of key policy issues can be found here. The act establishes a regime to regulate U.S. payment s more

Analysis of a Potential Cyber Military Service Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13291) by Catherine A. Theohary, national security policy, cyber and information operations specialist and Andrew Feickert, military ground forces specialist: * * * Analysis of a Potential Cyber Military Service Introduction Congress has long deliberated the idea of creating a separate cyber military service to match the cyberspace domain, tasking various organizations to stud more

Defense Infrastructure Funding in the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12731) by defense infrastructure policy analyst Andrew Tilghman. Here are excerpts: * * * Defense Infrastructure Funding in the 119th Congress The combination of discretionary and mandatory funding appropriations enacted for fiscal year (FY) 2026 has increased Department of Defense (DOD) infrastructure budgets to their highest level in at least 20 years. The Trump Administratio more

Farm Bill Primer - Selected Animal Health Management & Disease Prevention Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13291) by Catherine A. Theohary, national security policy, cyber and information operations specialist and Andrew Feickert, military ground forces specialist: * * * Farm Bill Primer: Selected Animal Health Management and Disease Prevention Provisions The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecasts that animal agriculture will account for $274 billion of production by U.S. f more

Federal Disaster Assistance for Agriculture Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10565) by agricultural policy analyst Christine Whitt. Here are excerpts: * * * Federal Disaster Assistance for Agriculture Several federal assistance programs are designed to address agricultural losses following a natural disaster through mechanisms including insurance, direct payments for loss, loans, and cost share to rehabilitate damaged lands. These programs are intended more

Government Shutdowns - Legal Causes in Brief Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13292) by legislative attorneys Sean Stiff and Matthew D. Trout: * * * Government Shutdowns: Legal Causes in Brief Congress typically funds the ongoing operations of federal programs in 12 regular appropriations bills. It annually drafts these bills to meet the funding needs of a fiscal year. Usually, Congress provides fixed-period appropriations, which remain available for obl more

Introduction to Tribal Forestry Topic of CRS Report

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48934) on Aug. 11, 2026, entitled "Introduction to Tribal Forestry" by natural resources policy specialists Mariel J. Murray and Anne A. Riddle. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The United States and federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes") have a unique relationship that affects federal policies regarding forestry on tribal lands. In particular, the United States has a federal trust responsib more

New World Screwworm - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49124) on August 11, 2026, entitled "New World Screwworm: Background and Issues for Congress" by agricultural policy analysts Eleni G. Bickell and Christine Whitt. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The New World screwworm (NWS; Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a parasitic fly whose larvae infest warm-blooded animals, including livestock, wildlife, pets, birds, and humans. Female flies lay eggs in more

New World Screwworm - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49124) on August 11, 2026, entitled "New World Screwworm - Background and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Research and Technology Development USDA research related to NWS involves multiple agencies and partners supporting both operational eradication programs and long-term preparedness. APHIS conducts operational research and collaborates on surveillance, sterile f more

DOT & Transit-Oriented Development - Options for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13290) by transportation policy specialist William J. Mallett: * * * Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transit-Oriented Development: Options for Congress Recent policy debates in Congress on the relationship between public transit and land use have often involved the Department of Transportation's (DOT's) role in transit-oriented development (TOD). While there is no statut more

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulation of Employee Exposure to Heat Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11701) by disability policy specialist Scott D. Szymendera. Here are excerpts: * * * Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation of Employee Exposure to Heat Employees who work outdoors, including those in industries such as construction and agriculture, may be exposed to extreme heat conditions. Similarly, certain indoor work locations - such as bakeries, w more

SBA's OIG & Its Relationship With Congress Topic of CRS Report

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49123) on Aug. 10, 2026, entitled "SBA's Office of Inspector General and Its Relationship with Congress: In Brief" by R. Corinne Blackford small business and economic development policy analyst. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Offices of the Inspector General (OIGs) exist in more than 70 federal agencies, including all Cabinet departments and larger agencies, numerous boards and commissions more

U.S. Army & the Golden Dome Program Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13264). The white paper is written by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert, defense policy analyst Hannah D. Dennis and Army fellow Robert Holcombe: * * * The U.S. Army and the Golden Dome Program What Is Golden Dome? The Golden Dome for America (Golden Dome) - initially known as the Iron Dome for America - refers to an integrated homeland air and missile defense more

U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018 - An Overview Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12990) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018: An Overview Since 2018, the U.S. government has imposed a series of tariffs on imports from the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) with the stated intention of addressing U.S. concerns about PRC trade practices and foreign policies. Since 2025, t more

Changes to the Statutory Definition of Hemp & Implications for Agricultural Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13136) by agricultural policy analyst Zachary T. Neuhofer: * * * Changes to the Statutory Definition of Hemp and Implications for Agricultural Policy The FY2026 Agriculture appropriations law (P.L. 119-37, Division B) amends the statutory definition of hemp in 7 U.S.C. Sec.1639o established by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 farm bill; P.L. 115-334, Sec.10113). Th more

Medicare - Insolvency Projections Topic of CRS Report

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS20946) on Aug. 10, 2026, entitled "Medicare: Insolvency Projections" by health policy analyst Thomas P. Hackman. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Medicare, the federal health insurance program that pays for covered health services for enrolled beneficiaries, provided coverage to approximately 70.7 million beneficiaries in 2026 and incurred total expenditures of approximately $1.33 trillion, more

Reporter's Privilege & Government Employee Confidential Sources Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11471) by legislative attorney Dorothy C. Kafka: * * * The Reporter's Privilege and Government Employee Confidential Sources In the course of gathering news, journalists frequently rely on confidential sources. Prosecutors or parties in civil litigation may seek to compel reporters to reveal these confidential sources through subpoenas for testimony or documents. Reporter more

U.S.-China Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11284) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S.-China Trade Relations The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) is the world's second-largest economy and has been a top U.S. trading partner since China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001. China is a major export market for U.S. aircraft, agriculture, semiconductor e more

Universal Service Fund's E-Rate Program - Overview & Current Regulatory Activity Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13289) by internet and telecommunications policy specialist Patricia Moloney Figliola: * * * The Universal Service Fund's E-Rate Program: Overview and Current Regulatory Activity Introduction The Universal Service Fund (USF) was established under Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. Sec.254), as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-104). more

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10 Healthcare Groups Oppose Proposed ORR Rule Allowing Invasive Searches and Extended Detention of Unaccompanied Children

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 25, 2026 Toby Biswas Assistant Deputy Director-Policy Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau Ofce of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. [Submitted via Regulations.gov] Re: Comment from the Academic Pediatric Association, Am more

19 State Attorneys General Support BLM's Proposed Waste Prevention Rule Revisions to Limit Federal Overreach and Clarify Jurisdiction

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Director Steven Pierce Bureau of Land Management Attention: RIN #1004-AF33 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 https://www.regulations.gov RE: Comments of North Dakota and Eighteen Other States on BLM's Proposed Rule, Royalty for Oil and Gas From Onshore Federal and Indian Leases, 91 Fed.R more

29 House Members Oppose Proposed Rule to Cut Head Start Workforce Standards

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. June 8, 2026 Director of Policy and Planning, Office of Head Start Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 C Street, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Comment to Proposed Rule "Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access" (ACF-2026-0364) Dear Director, We wr more

6 State Attorneys General Oppose Proposed Rule to Repeal 2024 Waste Prevention Standards

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. THE ATTORNEYS GENERAL OF CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, MICHIGAN, NEW MEXICO, AND OREGON August 24, 2026 Stevan Pearce, Director U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Comments submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov, docket ID BLM-202 more

7 Oil and Natural Gas Associations Support Streamlined BLM Rule to Promote Energy Security and Reduce Regulatory Burdens

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 24, 2026 Via Regulations.gov Steve Pearce, Director U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Re: Oil and Natural Gas Associations' Comments on Bureau of Land Management's ("BLM") Proposed Rule, Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost from Onshore F more

AAAS Urges NSF to Postpone Guidance Update Pending Finalization of OMB Uniform Guidance

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Mr. Brian Stone Chief of Staff National Science Foundation Randolph Building, 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: Draft NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (NSF-2026-OTR-0001) Dear Mr. Stone: On behalf of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), thank you for the opport more

AAKP Urges CMS to Reconsider Payment Policies and Protect Patient Access to Kidney Care Innovations

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 RE: CMS-1846-P - Medicare Program; CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney more

ABA Urges ORR to Reconsider Proposed Sponsor Verification Rules to Protect Child Welfare

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Barbara J. Howard President 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-7598 abapresident@americanbar.org americanbar.org August 25, 2026 Toby Biswas, Assistant Deputy Director-Policy Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau Office of Refugee Resettlement Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of H more

Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Urge Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to Mandate Dietitian Staffing Ratios and Adopt Malnutrition Metrics

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attn: CMS-1846-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Re: CMS-1846-P - Medicare Program; CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney more

ACS Urges NSF to Clarify and Oppose Draft Guidance on Federal Research Funding Policies

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. American Chemical Society policy@acs.org August 21, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information Guidance on Financial Assistance (NSF-2026-OTR-0001) The American Chemic more

AGU Warns Proposed Federal Funding Changes Threaten US Scientific Leadership and Public Benefit

Akebia Therapeutics Urges CMS to Extend Dialysis Drug Payment Periods and Improve Innovation Incentives

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. via regulations.gov August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20001 Re: CMS-1846-P: CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney Injury Dialysis (AKI) Payment, and ESRD Qua more

American Academy of Neurology Urge CMS to Halt Expansion of Prior Authorization for Botulinum Toxin Injections to Protect Patient Care

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 25, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20211 RE: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; and Quality Reporting Programs; etc. [CMS-1850-P] Dear Administrator Oz more

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery: Medicare Proposed Rule Sparks Concerns Over Reimbursement and Procedure Classification

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 25, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Re: CMS-1850-P; CY 2027 Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Pa more

American Association of University Professors Urges NSF to Withdraw Draft Guidance Over Threats to Academic Freedom and Merit Review

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Delany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 RE: Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance; information col more

American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce: BLM Proposed Rule Reforms Oil and Gas Royalty Regulations to Promote Development and End Greenhouse Gas Regulation

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1011 N Ankeny Blvd. #1123 | Ankeny, IA 50021 August 24, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630), Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: RIN #1004-AF33 Re: Proposed Rule, Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost From Onshore Federal and Indian Leases, BLM-2025-0235 To whom it more

American Kidney Fund Urges CMS to Address Market Basket Forecast Errors and Improve ESRD Payment Policies

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 11921 Rockville Pike | Suite 300 | Rockville, MD 20852 301.881.3052 voice | 301.881.0898 fax | 800.638.8299 toll-free | 866.300.2900 Espanol Member: CFC 11404 | KidneyFund.org August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7 more

American Lung Association Urges NSF to Oppose OMB Guidance Revisions Over Risks to Lung Research

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Mr. Brian Stone Chief of Staff, Performing the duties of the NSF Director The National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: Comments on National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information - NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (NSF-2026-OTR-0001) Dea more

American Occupational Therapy Association Urge Inclusion of Patient Life Goals Measure in ESRD Quality Program

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814-6519 301-652-6611 | aota.org Via online submission to http://www.regulations.gov August 24, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1846-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244- more

Apartment & Office Building Association Voices Concerns Over GSA Lease Amendment Process

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Re: Information Collection 3090-XXXX, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (E.O. 14398) for Contract-like Instruments, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause: 52.222-90 To Whom it May Concern: On behalf of the Apartment and Office Building Association (AOBA) of Metropolitan Washington more

APSA Urges NSF to Withdraw Proposed Guidance on Financial Assistance Over Concerns of Regulatory Impact and Research Disruption

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Brian Stone Chief of Staff, Performing the Duties of the Director U.S. National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: NSF-2026-OTR-0001, National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information - NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Dear Mr. Stone, The America more

ASA Criticizes NSF Proposal to Rename and Consolidate Financial Assistance Guidance

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ASA Response to National Science Foundation Comment Request for Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Prepared under the guidance of the Social Science Statistics Section officers August 24, 2026 The American Statistical Association appreciates the opportunity to comment on the National Science Fo more

ASM Urges NSF to Delay Implementation of Proposed Guidance Over Concerns About Research Restrictions and Regulatory Overreach

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1752 N St. NW Washington, DC 20036 asm.org Brian Stone Chief of Sta, Performing the duties of the NSF Director National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 August 24, 2026 Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation Prop more

ASN Urges CMS to Reconsider Payment and Quality Measure Changes for Kidney Disease Care

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20001 RE: CMS-1846 Medicare Program; CY2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney Injury Dialysis (AKI) Payment, and ESR more

Aspen Global Change Institute Strategic Advancement Director Tupper Urges NSF to Delay Finalizing Guidance on Financial Assistance Amid Ongoing Rulemaking

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment - Information Collection 3145-0058 Re: NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001; 91 FR 38030) Submitted via regulations.gov: August 24, 2026 I am a crop scientist (PhD, UC Berkeley), a former adjunct faculty member (Contra Costa Community College), and a former AAAS Science & Tec more

Association for Psychological Science Criticizes NSF Draft Guidance for Overreach and Potential Harm to Research

Association of Clinical Research Organizations: FDA Pilot Proposal for QRI Network and Rolling Review Aims to Accelerate First-In-Human Trials

Association of Independent Research Institutes Urges NSF to Withdraw Proposed Guidance Changes to Protect Small Research Institutes

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 24, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re: Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001- NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance The Association of Independent Research Institutes (AIRI) submits the following comments on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Draft, NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance, publi more

Association of Public & Land-grant Universities Urge NSF to Delay Implementation of Proposed GFA Revisions Amid Concerns Over Finalization and Operational Burdens

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1220 L St, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005-4018 | 202.478.6040 | www.aplu.org August 23, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Delany Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Submitted online at https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/NSF-2026-OTR-0 more

BeVera Solutions LLC Urges SBA to Halt Extreme Size Standard Increases

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BEVERA SOLUTIONS, LLC PUBLIC COMMENT TO THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Docket SBA-2026-0199 / RIN 3245-AI67 Subject Small Business Size Standards Submitted by Vincent Lott, CEO, BeVera Solutions, LLC Dear Administrator Loeffler: BeVera Solutions, LLC respectfully submits these comments on SBA's proposed cha more

Biotechnology Innovation Organization: FDA Explores Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot to Accelerate First-In-Human Trials

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 20, 2026 U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4699; Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot Program Dear Sir/Madam: The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) thanks the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the opportunity to subm more

Blockchain Association: U.S. Regulators Urged to Clarify Framework for Equity Perpetual Contracts to Promote Innovation and Market Integrity

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Christopher Kirkpatrick, Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 Vanessa Countryman, Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 Re: Joint Request for Comm more

CAHIR Solutions Urge CMS to Establish Clear Path for Reimbursement of AI and Digital Diagnostics

Calif. Nations Indian Gaming Association Urges CFTC and SEC to Clarify That Sports Betting and Gaming Contracts Are Excluded From Derivatives Regulation

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Submitted via the Federal eRule more

Cardiac PET Industry Coalition Urges CMS to Finalize Reassignment of Cardiac PET Procedures to Improve Patient Access

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 600 Cranberry Woods Drive, Suite 300 Cranberry Twp. PA 16066 August 17, 2026 SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA REGULATIONS.GOV Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Re: Medicar more

Catawba Nation Gaming Commission Urges Clarification to Prevent Gaming From Being Classified as Swaps

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Submitted via the Federal eRule more

CBOE Urges Clear Regulatory Boundaries for Event Contracts as SEC and CFTC Consider Definitions

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 433 W Van Buren St. Chicago, IL 60607 United States cboe.com August 24, 2026 Via Electronic Submission Ms. Vanessa Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, more

Coalition of Local Governments Urges BLM to Reconsider Public Comment Elimination and Clarify Lease Conditions

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COALITION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 1689 COUNTY ROAD 263 FORT BRIDGER, WY 82933 COUNTY COMMISSIONS FOR LINCOLN, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING, AND DAGGETT- UTAH; AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS FOR LINCOLN, LITTLE SNAKE, STAR VALLEY, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING August 24, 2026 VIA EMAIL Stevan Pearce, Director Bureau of more

Colorado State University VP for Research Moseley Raises Concerns Over Proposed NSF Guidance Changes to Research Funding Policies

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH 203 Administration Building Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-2001 www.research.colostate.edu August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation 401 Delany Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Submitted Electronically via https://www.regulations.gov more

Connected Health Initiative Urges CMS to Recognize Digital Health Technologies to Boost Home Dialysis and Palliative Care

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, District of Columbia 20201 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov, Docket No. CMS-2026-2245 RE: Comments of the Connected Health Initiative more

Consumer Federation Advocates for Stronger Safety Standards to Address Rising Risks of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in Micromobility Devices

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Comments of Courtney Griffin, Director of Consumer Product Safety Consumer Federation of America Before the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Micromobility Products and Electrical Systems of Micromobility Products Containing Such Batteries [CPSC Do more

Consumer Technology Association Urges Evidence-Based Approach to Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Standards for Micromobility Products

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Alberta E. Mills Office of the Secretary U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Re: Docket No. CPSC-2025-0012. CPSC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Micromobility Products and Electrical Systems of Micromobility more

Dartmouth College Vice Provost for Research Madden Urges NSF to Rethink Proposed Grant Termination Rules to Protect Research Stability

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Office of the Provost 6004 PARKHURST HALL, SUITE 111 HANOVER, NH 03755 603-646-2404 Page 1 of 3 Dean R. Madden, PhD Vice Provost for Research Professor of Biochemistry & Cell Biology dean.madden@dartmouth.edu 24 August 2026 To Whom It May Concern: In response to your request, I am writing on behalf of Dartm more

Data Foundation Urges FAA to Clarify Data Collection Burden Privacy Protections and Use of Collected Information

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 16, 2026 Nitin Rao Manager, Aviation Workforce and Education Division Federal Aviation Administration c/o FAA Regional Office 2300 E Devon Ave. Des Plaines, IL 60018-4696 Re: Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a New Approval of Information Collection: Generic more

Duke University VP for Research Lodge Urges NSF to Maintain Clarity and Consistency in Proposed Financial Assistance Guidance

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Vice President for Research and Innovation August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation 401 Delany Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Submitted Electronically via https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/NSF-2026-OTR-0001-0002 RE: Response to Agency Information Collection Ac more

Ecological Society Urges NSF to Delay Implementation of New Financial Assistance Policies to Protect Long-Term Ecological Research

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Phone: (202) 833-8773 Email: esahq@esa.org Web: www.esa.org Ecological Society of America 1200 New York Ave NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 +1 (202) 833-8773 | esahq@esa.org Public Comment: U.S. National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Agency: Nation more

EPA Proposal to Remove Public Participation Requirements for Minor Source Permitting Sparks Environmental Justice Concerns

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 21, 2026 Administrator Lee Zeldin Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 Washington, DC Submitted via: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/07/2026-13667/minor-new-source-review-program-air-permitting-public-participation-requirements-for-state Re: Mi more

Flex Association Urges Finalization of Federal Safety Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries in Micromobility Products

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Alberta E. Mills Secretary U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Re: Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Micromobility Products and Electrical Systems of Micromobility Products Containing Such Batteries; Docket N more

Fresenius Medical Care: CMS Proposes Revisions to ESRD Payment System to Support Innovation and Access

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1846-P Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Re: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney Injury Dialysis more

General Dynamics Information Technology: FDA Urged to Enhance Interoperability and Stakeholder Engagement in Expedited IND Pilot Program

George Washington University VP for Research Downie Urges NSF to Delay Finalizing Guidance on Financial Assistance

GPA Midstream Association Supports BLM's Proposed Focus on Royalty Administration and Clarifications on Midstream Responsibilities

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Submitted via www.regulations.gov Re: "Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost From Onshore Federal and Indian Leases," 91 Fed. Reg. 37,906 (June 24, 2026), RIN 1004-AF33, Docket No. BLM-2025-0235 GPA M more

GPA Midstream Association: EPA Proposes Removing Federal Public Participation Requirements for Minor Air Permits

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 21, 2026 Via Regulations.gov U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212 Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans, more

Hope Immigration Opposes Proposed Rule on Sponsor Assessments Citing Risks to Children and Family Reunification

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. From: Tracie L. Morgan To: UCPolicy-RegulatoryAffairs (ACF) Subject: Comment from Hope Immigration, LLC on Proposed Rule Regarding Sponsor Assessment Updates, Docket ID ACF-2026-0199" Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 12:10:22 PM To the Administration for Children and Families: Introduction Hope Immigration, LLC is a sma more

Houston Data to Action Community Based Organizations Urges EPA to Preserve Public Notice and Comment Safeguards on Minor Pollution Sources

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Via Electronic Delivery Only U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212 Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Submitted online via https://www.regulations.gov Federal Register No. 2026-13667 Re: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permi more

International Association of Fire Chief Urges CPSC to Strengthen Safety Standards Amid Rising Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in Micromobility Devices

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Office of the Secretary Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 RE: Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Micromobility Products and Electrical Systems of Micromobility Products Containing Such Batteries [Docket No. CPSC-2025-0012] To Whom It May Concer more

International Association of Fire Fighters Urges Finalization of Safety Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries to Prevent Fires and Save Lives

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Mr. Peter Feldman, Chairman U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 RE: Docket Number CPSC-2025-0012 Dear Chairman Feldman, On behalf of the more than 368,000 members of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), I strongly support the Consu more

International Organization for Standardization Standards Advisory Group Advocates for Enhanced Data Validation and Consistency in Swap and Security Data Reporting

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. To: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regarding: Joint Request for Comment on Swap and Security-Based Swap Data Reporting Dear CFTC, SEC, We write to you in our capacities as co-chairs of the Standards Advisory Group (SAG) of Technical Committee 68 of the Internationa more

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Gaming Commission Urges CFTC and SEC to Exclude Sports Betting and Gaming From Derivatives Regulations

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Post Office Box 1160 Perkins, Oklahoma 74059 405-547-1097 Fax 405-547-7211 August 24, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F more

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Gaming Commission: Tribal Gaming Sovereignty at Risk as Federal Regulators Seek to Expand Sports Betting Through Derivatives

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Post Office Box 1160 Perkins, Oklahoma 74059 405-547-1097 Fax 405-547-7211 August 24, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F more

Kaiser Permanente Urges CMS to Expand Home Dialysis Support and Advance Palliative Care for Kidney Patients

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Submitted electronically to: www.regulations.gov RE: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) P more

LeadingAge Urges CMS to Define Palliative Dialysis by Clinical Intent and Improve Care Coordination

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney Injury Dialysis (AKI) Payment, and more

Legacy Health Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Cuts to 340B Drug Reimbursement and Recoupment Policies

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Legacy Health 1919 N.W. Lovejoy St. Portland, OR 97209 503.415.5600 phone 503.415.5777 fax 1 August 28, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Submitt more

Lith LLC Urges Prompt Rulemaking and Advocates for Hardware-Rooted Identity Verification to Enhance Defense Supply Chain Security

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment of LITH LLC | DFARS Case 2022-D011 | Docket DARS-2026-0298 Page 1 August 25, 2026 The Honorable Michael P. Duffey Under Secretary of War (Acquisition & Sustainment) U.S. Department of War 3010 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301-3010 Re: Modifications to Printed Circuit Board Acquisition Restrictions (DFAR more

Lytton Rancheria of California Urges CFTC and SEC to Clarify That "Swaps" Do Not Include Gaming or Sports Betting to Protect Tribal Sovereignty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Submitted via the Fede more

Massachusetts Law Reform Institute: USCIS Faces Criticism Over Proposed Naturalization Fee Hikes and Elimination of Fee Waivers

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Regulatory Coordination Division Office of Policy and Strategy U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Department of Homeland Security 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Camp Springs, MD 20746 Re: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0265 To more

Medical College of Wisconsin Professor of Surgery Kindel Urges CMS to Reassign Bariatric Surgery Payment Codes

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Re: CMS-1850-P, CY 2027 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Proposed Rule Dear CMS: I am writing to comment on the CY 2027 OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule, CMS-1850-P. I support CMS's proposal to remove several metabolic and bariatric surgery codes from the inpatient-only l more

Melanoma Research Foundation Urges CMS to Unpack HighCost Cancer Drugs to Improve Patient Access

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 25, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; and Quality Reporting Programs (CMS-1850-P), 91 Fed. Reg. 41,734 more

Metropolitan Washington Council Urges EPA To Justify Renewed Monitoring Of Previously Evaluated Water Contaminants

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Ms. Jessica Kramer Assistant Administrator, Office of Water U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20460 Subject: Revisions to Establish the Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6) for Public Water Systems [Docket #EPA-HQ-OW-2023-0469] Dear Ms. K more

Moms Clean Air Force Urges EPA to Preserve Public Notice and Comment Requirements for Pollution Sources

Mycological Society of America Opposes Proposed NSF Guidance Over Threats to Scientific Integrity and International Collaboration

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information Guidance on Financial Assistance Deadline Aug 24 2026 https://www.regulations.gov/document/NSF-2026-OTR-0001-0002 The Mycological Society of America (MSA) is a large association of more

Mycological Society Opposes Proposed NSF Guidance Over Threats to Research Integrity and International Collaboration

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information Guidance on Financial Assistance Deadline Aug 24 2026 https://www.regulations.gov/document/NSF-2026-OTR-0001-0002 The Mycological Society of America (MSA) is a large association of more

NAIMA Supports EPA Proposal to Streamline Minor Source Air Permitting and Reduce Construction Delays

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY DOCKET ID NO. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212 In Re: EPA'S PROPOSED RULE: MINOR NEW SOURCE REVIEW PROGRAM AIR PERMITTING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLANS COMMENTS OF THE NORTH AMERICAN INSULATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Angus E. Crane (Contact Person) Ex more

NAIMA Urges EPA to Use Electron Microscopy for Accurate Identification of Asbestos Fibers

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BEFORE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY DOCKET ID NO. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2025-0036 In Re: EPA'S REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - LEGACY USES OF ASBESTOS FOR TSCA SECTION 6 (a) RISK MANAGEMENT FOR ASBESTOS, PART 2 COMMENTS OF THE NORTH AMERICAN INSULATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Angus E. Crane (Contact Person) Executive Vice Pre more

NAMI Montana Urges CMS to Avoid Deep Cuts to SAINT Neuromodulation Payments to Protect Rural Mental Health Treatments

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NAMI Montana P.O. Box 1021 Helena, MT 59624 (406) 443-7871 August 24, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244-8013 RE: CMS-1850-P Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospit more

National Waste & Recycling Association Urges CPSC to Include End-of-Life Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal Warnings in Safety Standards

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Re: CPSC Docket No. CPSC-2025-0012 16 FR Parts 1112 and 1265 RIN 3041-AE10 August 24, 2026 Office of the Secretary Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments in response to the Consumer Pr more

New Mexico Cattle Growers Urge BLM to Protect Private Surface Rights in Oil and Gas Leasing

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. New Mexico Cattle Growers' Association P.O. Box 850 * Moriarty, NM 87035 Telephone (505) 247-0584 * Fax (505) 842-1766 e-mail: nmcga20@gmail.com | website: www.nmagriculture.org August 24, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Director Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646, Washington, DC 20240, more

New York Institute of Technology Chemical Sciences Professor Pokala Warns Proposed Federal Research Funding Reforms Threaten Scientific Leadership and National Security

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Aug 24, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re: Comments on Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Information Collection 3145-0058 GFA Guides 8, 9, and 25 more

NHTSA Moves Forward With Modernization of Vehicle Safety Standards to Support Autonomous Vehicles

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Jonathan Morrison Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Modernization of FMVSS No. 135 To Accommodate ADS-Equipped Vehicles more

Nonprofit Kidney Care Alliance Urges CMS to Expand Support for Home Dialysis and Palliative Care Policies

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 401 9th Street NW, Suite 550 | Washington, DC 20004 | 202.580.7707 info@nonprofitkidneycare.org | @NKCAKidney | www.nonprofitkidneycare.org August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey more

North Dakota Petroleum Council Praises BLM Proposed Oil and Gas Leasing Rule Reforms

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 of 10 August 24, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630), Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: 1004-AF05 Re: Comments of the North Dakota Petroleum Council on the Bureau of Land Management Pro more

North Dakota Supports BLM Leasing Rule Revisions to Correct Unlawful 2024 Provisions

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Director Steven Pierce Bureau of Land Management Attention: RIN #1004-AF33 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 https://www.regulations.gov RE: Comments of the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources and North Dakota Department of Trust Lands on BLM's Proposed Rule, Oil and Gas Leasing, more

O.N. DiagnosNcs Urges CMS to Clarify BCT Coverage and Payment Policies for Osteoporosis Diagnosis

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 of 2 August 24, 2026 Via electronic delivery Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington D.C. 20201 RE: CMS-1850-P, including Addendum B Dear Medicare Administrator, O.N. DiagnosNcs appreci more

Ohio Oil and Gas Association Urges BLM to Lower Bonding Requirements to Support Conventional Wells

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630), Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 VIA FEDERAL E-RULEMAKING PORTAL RE: Comments of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association on BLM-2025-0037-0001, Oil and Gas Leasing & Bonding On June 24, 2026, the Bureau of Land Management more

Ohio Oil and Gas Association Urges BLM to Simplify Regulations and Protect Marginal Wells

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630), Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 VIA FEDERAL E-RULEMAKING PORTAL RE: Comments of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association on BLM-2025-0235, Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost from Onshore Federal and Indian Leases On June 24, 20 more

Oncology Nursing Society Warns CMS Payment Cuts Could Undermine Cancer Care Services

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 25, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Amb more

Penn State VP for Research Read Urges NSF to Ensure Transparent, Stable, and Precise Guidance in New Financial Assistance Regulations

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. RE: Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 Information Collection 3145-0058 NSF Draft Guidance on Financial Assistance, Version 27-1 The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) proposed transition from the Proposal & Award Policies & Proc more

Pennant Urges CMS to Define Palliative Dialysis and Implement Time-Limited Concurrent Care for End-of-Life ESRD Patients

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Pennant 1675 E Riverside Dr., 200, Eagle, Idaho 83616 T 208.401.1400 1 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION ONLY Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1846-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 https://www.regulations.gov Re: Response to CMS Request for Information on Adv more

PeopleForBikes Urges Clear Definitions and Adoption of Existing Safety Standards for E-Bikes and Off-Road Electric Vehicles

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 To: Ms. Alberta Mills Secretary U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 RE: CPSC Docket 2025-0012 Dear Secretary Mills; PeopleForBikes appreciates the opportunity to submit these comments in response to the CPSC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NP more

Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma Supports BLM Proposed Rule to Streamline Oil and Gas Royalty Regulations

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 500 N.E. 4th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 405-942-2334 www.thepetroleumalliance.com 1 August 24, 2026 Submitted via: https://www.regulations.gov U.S. Department of Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention RIN #1004-AF33 Re: Docket Number BLM-2025-0235, more

Petroleum Association of Wyoming Opposes Expanded Venting and Flaring Reporting Requirements in Federal Royalty Rule

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management Director Stevan Pearce 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: RIN #1004-AF33. Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/ RE: Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost From Onshore Federal and Indian Leases; RIN # 1 more

Population Association, Association of Population Centers Urge NSF to Withhold Financial Assistance Policy Changes Pending OMB Approval

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance, OMB Approval Number, 3145-0058 Sent via email to fafrcomments@nsf.gov To whom it may concern: The Population Association of America (PAA) and Association of Population Centers more

Princeton University Dean for Research Schiffer Calls on NSF to Delay Grant Policy Overhaul Pending Final Federal Financial Rules

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Delaney Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: U.S. National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (OMB 3145-0058) Dear Ms. Plimpton: On behalf of Princeton more

Princeton University Environmental Engineering Professor Kingsbury Warns Proposed NSF Regulation Threatens Scientific Leadership and Graduate Education

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 To whom it may concern, My name is Ryan Kingsbury and I am an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Princeton University; a position I have held for approximately 3 years. As a faculty member, I carry out fundamental scientific research related to water purification, energy producti more

Retail Industry Leaders Association Urges Harmonization and Extended Timeline for Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Standards in Micromobility Products

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov Alberta E. Mills Office of the Secretary U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission 4330 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 Re: Safety Standard for Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Micromobility Products and Electrical Systems of Micromobility Products Containing Such Ba more

S.C. Association for the Education of Young Children, Head Start Association: Head Start Workforce Protections Urged to Remain Amid Funding Concerns

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access A Proposed Rule by the Department of Health and Human Services on 05/12/2026 June 11, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary of United States Department of Health and Human Services RE: Docket ID ACF-2026-0364: RIN number 0970-AD21 Dear Secretary more

Salem Area Mass Transit District Raises Concerns Over Termination Authority Pre-Award Reviews Event Requirements and Pass-Through Entity Liabilities

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 10, 2026 Russell T. Vought, Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; 2 CFR Part 200; Docket OMB-2026-0034 Dear Director Vought: On behalf of the Salem Area Mass Transit District (District), I res more

San Jose State University Associate VP for Research Trask Urges NSF to Resolve Open Access and Compliance Ambiguities in Grant Rules

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Office of Research Division of Research and Innovation San Jose State University One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0022 TEL: 408-924-2272 officeofresearch@sjsu.edu sjsu.edu/research Date: August 28, 2026 To: Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation From: Jessica Trask, AVP fo more

Satellite Healthcare Urges CMS to Extend TDAPA Periods and Improve Incentives for Innovative Kidney Treatments

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: CMS-1846-P: CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney Injury Dialysis (AKI) Payment, and ESRD Quality Incentiv more

SNMMI Urges FDA to Streamline First-in-Human Radiopharmaceutical Trials Through Expanded QRI Framework

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. US Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 RE: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4699 Dear Deputy Commissioner Graham, The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments in response to the FDA's RFI on Expedited Investigation New more

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Urges NSF to Reconsider Proposed Guidance Changes Amid Concerns Over Research Stability and International Collaboration

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Re: Information Collection 3145-0058: NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Draft for Public Comment Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 91 Fed. Reg. 38030-38931 (proposed June 24, 2026); Comment Deadline: August 24, 2026 The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) is an international community of more

SPIE Urges NSF to Preserve Peer Review and Research Stability in Draft Guidance

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments of SPIE on the National Science Foundation's Draft Guidance on Financial Assistance Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 Information Collection 3145-0058 Dear Director: SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, appreciates the opportunity to comment on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) draft Gu more

States Oppose HHS Proposal to Restrict Sponsor Documentation and Extend Child Detention

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 25, 2026 Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary Angie Salazar, Acting Director Office of Refugee Resettlement U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 RE: Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule; Sponso more

STM Urges NSF to Clarify and Sustain Publication and Data Sharing Policies in Draft Guidance

SWANA Supports EPA Federal Plan for Existing Waste Incineration Units With Flexibility and Environmental Justice Focus

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 17, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-3028, Proposed Federal Plan Requirements for Existing Other Solid Waste Incineration Units On behalf of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Waste Conversion & Energy Recovery Technical Division (WCER more

Takeda Supports FDA's Expedited IND Pilot to Accelerate U.S. Clinical Trial Initiatives

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: FDA-2026-N-4699: Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot Program; Request for Information To Whom It May Concern, Takeda welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Food and D more

Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations Warn Federal Regulators Against Overreach in Defining "Swap" to Protect Sovereign Gaming Rights

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Submitted via the F more

Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations: Tribal and State Sovereignty Over Sports Betting Regulations

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Submitted via the F more

University of Alaska Executive Director of Federal Relations Latini Voices Concerns Over NSF Proposed Guidance on Financial Assistance

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Ms. Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Delany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Subject: National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information - NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (Docket ID NSF-2026-OTR-001 and Information Collection 3145-0058 more

University of California Engineering Professor Bales Warns NSF Guidance Threatens Scientific Integrity and Climate Resilience

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENTS ON DRAFT NSF GUIDANCE ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, GUIDE 25 Submitted by: Roger Bales, Distinguished Professor of Engineering (Emeritus), University of California Merced and Adjunct Professor (recalled), University of California Berkeley. Submitted in an individual capacity. I. INTRODUCTION AND STANDING I am a wate more

University of California Vice Chancellor for Research Segalman Urges NSF to Revise Draft Guidance Over Administrative Burdens and Impact on Research Stability

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Office of Research 3227 Cheadle Hall, University of California Santa Barbara CA 93106-2050 research.ucsb.edu Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov Docket ID No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 Information Collection No. 3145-0058 FR Doc. No. 2026-12725 August 24, 2026 U.S. National Science Foundation Randolph Build more

University of Idaho VP for Research Nomura Urges NSF to Address Administrative Burden and Clarify Award Standards

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer Policy Office, Division of Institution and Award Support Office of Budget, Finance, and Award Management National Science Foundation Alexandria, VA 22314 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re: University of Idaho Comments on the Draft NSF Gu more

University of Illinois Vice Chancellor for Research Groden Urges NSF to Postpone Major Reforms to Protect Successful Research System

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Mr. Brian Stone, Chief of Staff, Acting NSF Director National Science Foundation, Office of the Director Randolph Building 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: Comment on Document ID NSF-2026-OTR-0001-0002 Dear Director Stone: For more than seven decades, the National Science Foundatio more

University of New Mexico VP for Research Fisher Urges NSF to Resolve Policy Ambiguities and Preserve Publication Funding

University of North Carolina Associate Provost for Research Borrett Urges NSF to Delay Uniform Guidance Revisions and Shift to Role-Based Definition of Senior Personnel

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 National Science Foundation Re: NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001) On behalf of the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), I appreciate the opportunity to comment on the National Science Foundation's proposed Guidance on Financial Assistance. UNCW is North Carolin more

University of North Carolina Vice Chancellor for Research Larsen Urges NSF to Align Guidance With Final Uniform Guidance and Protect Indirect Cost Rates

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation Randolph Building, 401 Delany Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Re: Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001; Information Collection 3145-0058 - National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information: NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Submit more

University of Oregon VP for Research Jenkins Urges NSF to Preserve Flexibilities and Clarify Policies in Draft Guidance on Financial Assistance

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation 1266 University of Oregon, Eugene Oregon 97403-1266 T (541) 346-2090 | F (541) 346-2023 | research.uoregon.edu Monday, August 24, 2026 National Science Foundation Office of Award Management Re: Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 - Draft NSF Guidance on Financial Ass more

University of Texas Educational Leadership Professor Nunez Urges NSF to Halt Political Vetting and Preserve Research Dissemination Funding

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 22, 2026 Anne-Marie Nunez, PhD Distinguished Centennial Professor in Educational Leadership and Foundations The University of Texas at El Paso 500 W. University Ave El Paso, TX 79968 Re: Public Comment on Proposed NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (Version 27-1) Information Collection 3145-0058 / Docket No. more

University of Virginia VP for Research McMahon Urges Delay and Revision of Proposed NSF Guidance to Ensure Alignment and Reduce Administrative Burden

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation RE: University of Virginia Public Comment to National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Dear Ms. Plimpton, Thank you for the opportunity to provide public comment on the prop more

University of Washington Vice Provost for Research Ostendorf Raises Concerns Over Proposed NSF Policy Changes Threatening Scientific Innovation

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. G80 Gerberding Hall Box 351202 Seattle, Washington 98195-10202 206.616.0804 The Honorable Brian Stone August 24, 2026 Acting Director National Science Foundation Re: Comments on National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (Information Collection 3145-0058) Dear Acting Dire more

University of Wisconsin Associate Vice Chancellor for Research McMillen Raises Concerns Over NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance and Proposed Revisions

University of Wisconsin Computer Engineering Professor Kats Opposes Incorporation of Unfinalized OMB Revisions and Broad Restrictions on International Collaboration

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment on the Proposed NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA, Version 27-1) Re: Docket no. NSF-2026-OTR-0001; Information Collection 3145-0058 Submitted by: Mikhail Kats, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, writing in my personal capacity I am writing in opp more

Urban Institute Urges HHS to Retain Head Start Educator Compensation Rules

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. June 11, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr. US Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access ACF-2026-0364 Dear Secretary Kennedy, We are writing to provide evidence about the i more

US Renal Care Urges CMS to Extend and Clarify Policies for ESRD Payment System to Support Innovation and Patient Access

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 5851 Legacy Circle Suite 900 Plano, TX 75024 Phone: 214.736.2700 Facsimile: 214.736.2701 August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: CMS-1846-P: CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective P more

Utah Petroleum Association: EPA Proposal to Eliminate Public Notice Requirements for Minor Source Air Permits Sparks Calls for Indian Country Exemption

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 21, 2026 Mr. Richard Bowen U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212 Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460 Submitted via regulations.gov to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212. Also submitted via email to a-and-r-docket@epa.gov and to bowen more

Vanderbilt Health Deputy CEO Freedman Urges CMS to Reconsider Proposed Reimbursement Cuts and Service Eliminations to Protect Safety Net Care

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1161 21st Ave South D3300 Medical Center North Nashville, TN 37232-2104 August 24, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P P.O. Box 8010 Baltimore, MD 21244-8010 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov Re: Me more

Washington State University VP for Research Christen Urges NSF to Provide Clear Guidance and Reduce Administrative Burden During Transition to New Financial Assistance Framework

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Office of Research August 24, 2026 Response to National Science Foundation Information Collection No. 3145-0058 NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA) Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 Dear National Science Foundation, On behalf of Washington State University (WSU), thank you for the opportunity to comment on NSF's pro more

Williams Companies Inc. Supports Finalization of BLM Oil and Gas Leasing Rule to Improve Efficiency and Protect Lease Rights

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Submitted via online docket www.regulations.gov August 24, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior, Director Bureau of Land Management Director Stevan Pearce 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: 1004-AF05 RE: Docket No. BLM-2025-0037 - Comments on the Bureau of Land Management's Proposed Rule on Oi more

Yale Vice Provost for Research Crair Opposes NSF Proposed Guidance on Financial Assistance Over Concerns of Research Disruption

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Yale University OFFICE OF THE PROVOST Michael C. Crair, PhD Vice Provost for Research William Ziegler III Professor of Neuroscience Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Science P.O. Box 208333 New Haven, CT 06520-8333 2 Whitney Avenue, Suite 400 New Haven, CT 06510 email: michael.crair@yale.edu Phone: (203) 432-4448 more

ACC Urges CMS to Support Cardiology Service Reclassifications and Protect Patient Access

AFT Opposes NSF Proposal Changes Citing Risks to Scientific Innovation Education and Economic Stability

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 National Science Foundation ATTN: Suzanne H. Plimpton (Reports Clearance Officer) Randolph Building, 401 Delaney Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: Docket no. NSF-2026-OTR-0001-Comments on National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information Guidance Submitted via Regulations.gov To Whom It May Concern more

American Association of Physics Teachers: NSF Proposal Changes Threaten Physics Education and Scientific Progress

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne Plimpton Management Analyst National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Dear Ms. Plimpton: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on NSF's proposed Guidance on Financial Assistance. The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) is the leading more

American Council on Education Urge NSF to Halt Revisions Incorporating Pending OMB Guidance

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne H. Plimpton Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation Randolph Building 401 Delaney Street Alexandria, VA 22314 RE: Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request; National Science Foundation Proposal/Award Information-NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance; information co more

Foundation for California Community Colleges Urge NSF to Delay Alignment With Unfinalized OMB Guidance to Protect Grant Participation

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer National Science Foundation 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Email: fafrcomments@nsf.gov Re: Comments on NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance, 91 Fed. Reg. 38030 (June 24, 2026), Information Collection 3145-0058 Dear Ms. Plimpton: Thank you for more

NASFAA Urges Department of Education to Improve Clarity and Transparency in New Direct PLUS Loan Form

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Carolyn Rose U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 On behalf of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) and our 3,000 member institutions, we respectfully submit to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) our co more

Nevada Opposes NRC Proposal to Abandon Linear No-Threshold Hypothesis and ALARA Principles in Radiation Standards

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. JOE LOMBARDO Governor STATE OF NEVADA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AGENCY FOR NUCLEAR PROJECTS 1761 E. College Parkway, Suite 118 Carson City, NV 89706-7954 Telephone (775) 687-3744 Fax (775) 687-5277 E-mail: https://anp.nv.gov FRED C. DILGER, PhD Executive Director VIA federalregister.com U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comm more

NSF Faces Criticism Over Proposed Guidance Changes to Protect Broader Impacts and Diversity Initiatives

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 National Science Foundation Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Draft for Public Comment August 22, 2026 NSF should revise its proposal to modify the "Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide" (PAPPG), now to be renamed "Guidance on Financial Assistance." The draft Guidance on Fin more

University of Denver Urges NSF to Reconsider Proposed Financial Assistance Guidelines to Protect Research Flexibility and Global Competitiveness

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Re: Information Collection 3145-0058: NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance Draft for Public Comment Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 91 Fed. Reg. 38030-38931 (proposed June 24, 2026); Comment Deadline: August 24, 2026 The University of Denver (DU) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the National Scienc more

University of Maryland Urges NSF to Delay Implementation of Proposed Guidance to Maintain Stable Research Partnership

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AAAS Urges NSF to Postpone Guidance Update Pending Finalization of OMB Uniform Guidance

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Mr. Brian Stone Chief of Staff National Science Foundation Randolph Building, 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: Draft NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (NSF-2026-OTR-0001) Dear Mr. Stone: On behalf of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), thank you for the opport more

BRANDEIS CENTER CALLS ON DOJ TO INVESTIGATE $737 MILLION IN QATARI FUNDING TO NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * BRANDEIS CENTER CALLS ON DOJ TO INVESTIGATE $737 MILLION IN QATARI FUNDING TO NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Letter to Attorney General Blanche demands DOJ investigate Northwestern for Violating Foreign Agents Registration Act over Qatar ties - The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law urged Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Department of Justice's Foreign Agent more

CAIR Calls House Democrats' Appointment of Israel's 'Most Committed Enablers' to Foreign Affairs Committee an Insult to Voters and Desperate Attempt to Shield Israel From Accountability

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * CAIR Calls House Democrats' Appointment of Israel's 'Most Committed Enablers' to Foreign Affairs Committee an Insult to Voters and Desperate Attempt to Shield Israel from Accountability The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed deep concern over the appointment of Reps. Jared Mosko more

Catholic League Issues Commentary: Compassion For Whom?

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Aug. 26, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * COMPASSION FOR WHOM? Liberals like to think they have cornered the market on "compassion," maintaining that their quotient is far superior to that of conservatives, and this is especially true when speaking about more

CodePink: Solidarity With Palestine Action - Opposing Genocide is Not a Crime

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following statement on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Solidarity with Palestine Action: Opposing Genocide is Not a Crime The U.S. government has imposed sanctions and designated UK-based activist group Palestine Action (PA) a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist". In the same Executive Order, the U.S. has also impos more

DNC: Consumer Confidence Sinks To Lowest Level in Seven Months

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * Consumer Confidence Sinks To Lowest Level in Seven Months Consumer confidence drops to 89.4 in August as forward-looking expectations plunge by nearly six points to 68.2 - According to new data released today, consumer confidence has dropped to its lowest level in seven months as high gas and diesel prices -- driven by Donald Trump's deadly and costly war with Iran -- push up p more

DNC: Inflation Data - Prices Remain Sky-High as Trump and Vance Double Down on Disastrous Economic Agenda

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * NEW INFLATION DATA: Prices Remain Sky-High as Trump and Vance Double Down on Disastrous Economic Agenda New economic data released today reveals that under Donald Trump and JD Vance, prices in July surged by 3.7%, higher than expectations, and close to a three-year high. Under Trump and Vance, the average household has spent nearly $3,500 more on goods and services, including $ more

DNC: Trump and Rollins Stab American Farmers and Ranchers in the Back - Again

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * Trump and Rollins Stab American Farmers and Ranchers in the Back -- Again Ranchers are rebuking Trump for importing foreign beef amid his disastrous trade war and war with Iran that has spiked costs for farmers and ranchers - First, Donald Trump's reckless trade war devastated American farmers, locking them out of markets completely. Then, Trump started a deadly and costly war with Iran that s more

DNC: Vance - "Groceries Cost What They Cost"

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026: * * * Vance: "Groceries Cost What They Cost" Today, JD Vance sent out a fundraising text on behalf of the RNC that read: "If you can't give right now, don't. Groceries cost what they cost." Americans paid $310 more for groceries in Donald Trump and Vance's first year than in 2024, and grocery prices are higher than when Trump took office. Prices of staples like beef (+9.4%), coffee ( more

GOP Laments "We Don't Have a Positive Message" as Price-Hiking Tariffs Spell "Political Disaster" for Republicans & "Reverberate" Across Senate Battlegrounds

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * GOP Laments "We Don't Have a Positive Message" as Price-Hiking Tariffs Spell "Political Disaster" for Republicans & "Reverberate" Across Senate Battlegrounds POLITICO: "Trump's latest actions -- especially his decision to impose 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods [...] are set to reverberate especially hard in a handful of states crucial to the party's hopes of k more

House Budget Ranking Member Boyle Issues Statement on July 2026 Personal Consumption Expenditures Inflation Data

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on July 2026 PCE Inflation Data Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported an annual personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index of 3.7 percent for July 2026: "Today's report makes it more

House Judiciary Ranking Member Raskin Slams Jared Kushner's Failure to Respond to Congress and Expands Probe Into Suspicious $120 Million Albanian Land Purchase

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Slams Jared Kushner's Failure to Respond to Congress and Expands Probe into Suspicious $120 Million Albanian Land Purchase Raskin Targets Kushner's Fraudulent Deal with Suspected Albanian Gangster and Drug Trafficker, Foreign Government Favors, and Potential Anti-Corruption Violations - Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the more

Hughes Hubbard & Reed: Jeremy Paner Discusses Operation Economic Outcast With Arabian Gulf Business Insight

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jeremy Paner Discusses Operation Economic Outcast with Arabian Gulf Business Insight U.S. Treasury signals an increasingly aggressive Iran sanctions enforcement posture. Highlights * Foreign financial institutions face increased scrutiny from regulators as the Trump administration pressures foreign governments to restrict economic ties with Iran. * Paner said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remark more

Israeli P.M. Netanyahu Issues Remarks at Mateh Binyamin Regional Council on Year of Achievements in Settlement, Development of Judea, Samaria

JERUSALEM, Israel, Aug. 27 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued the following remarks on Aug. 26, 2026, at the Mateh Binyamin Regional Council on the year's achievements in settlement and development of Judea and Samaria: * * * PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu took part last night in the flagship annual event of the Mateh Binyamin Regional Council, held to mark the year's achievements in settlement and development of Judea and Samaria. From Prime Minister Netanyahu's r more

Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Hassan: Families Have Had to Spend an Additional $3,800+ on Everyday Essentials Under President Trump

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release: * * * NEW DATA: Families Have Had to Spend an Additional $3,800+ on Everyday Essentials Under President Trump Updated State and Congressional District Fact Sheets on Rising Costs Under Trump - American families have had to spend an additional $3,800+ on goods and services since President Trump took office last year, per updated data released today by more

University of Wisconsin Associate Vice Chancellor for Research McMillen Raises Concerns Over NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance and Proposed Revisions

What They're Saying - "A Nightmare" - Republicans' "Control of the Senate May Be a Casualty" of Latest Reckless, Price-Hiking GOP Tariffs

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "A Nightmare" - Republicans' "Control of the Senate May Be a Casualty" of Latest Reckless, Price-Hiking GOP Tariffs Semafor: "The new levies could have an outsized effect in three states that could determine the Senate majority next year: Maine, Michigan, and New Hampshire" Associated Press: "President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada is escalating as the midt more

Better Markets Analysis: 'Prediction Markets,' Gambling, the CFTC & Regulation - Facts, Fiction & The Law

Citizenship as a Weapon: Bahrain Exploits the War to Renew Its Policy of Deprivation of Citizenship

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain posted the following news: * * * Citizenship as a Weapon: Bahrain Exploits the War to Renew Its Policy of Deprivation of Citizenship * For more than a decade, citizenship in Bahrain has no longer been merely a legal bond between the citizens and the state. In several documented cases, it has instead become a tool used by the authorities to punish dissidents, activists, and members of their fam more

CSIS: 'Beyond Deterrence: Evolving China-Russia Military Coordination and the U.S.-Japan Alliance'

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on July 22, 2026, by Riho Aizawa entitled "Beyond Deterrence: Evolving China-Russia Military Coordination and the U.S.-Japan Alliance." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Military cooperation among autocratic powers in Asia is no longer a future wartime scenario. China-Russia military coordination has already become a visible operational challenge for Japan and the U.S.-Japan al more

CSIS: 'China and CRINK: Implications for Japan and the United States'

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on July 21, 2026, by Chikako Kawakatsu Ueki entitled "China and CRINK: Implications for Japan and the United States." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction There is growing concern among security elites in the United States and Japan about cooperation among autocratic states China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, a grouping sometimes referred to as "CRINK." Japan, for example, has c more

CSIS: 'Reindustrialization and Great Power Competition: Deterrence by Capacity'

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on July 27, 2026, by Benjamin Jensen entitled "Reindustrialization and Great Power Competition: Deterrence by Capacity." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction There is a deterrence problem at the core of U.S. efforts to revitalize the defense industrial base. Recent conflicts are consuming high-end strike munitions and air-defense interceptors faster than the current defense indust more

CSIS: 'Russia's Cap on Partner Aid - Institutional Rigidity and the Limits of External Support'

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report July 31, 2026, by Wesley Bailey and Daniel Byman entitled "Russia's Cap on Partner Aid - Institutional Rigidity and the Limits of External Support." Here are excerpts: * * * The Issue Chinese, Iranian, and North Korean support has proven essential to Russia's war machine, yet Russia absorbs this foreign support unevenly, limiting both its impact and Russia's military effectiveness. more

CSIS: 'The Battle for Hormuz Will Reshape the Global LNG Market'

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on August 5, 2026, by Leslie Palti-Guzman entitled "The Battle for Hormuz Will Reshape the Global LNG Market." Here are excerpts: * * * The latest rounds of strikes between the United States and Iran underscore that the instability engulfing the Middle East since the Iran-backed foreign terrorist organization Hamas attacked Israel in October 2023 is far from over. The Gulf monarchie more

CSIS: 'The Value of U.S. Land Power'

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following report on July 14, 2026, by Jerry McGinn, Jason Paul Gresh, and Alek Jovovic entitled "The Value of U.S. Land Power." Here are excerpts: * * * The roles and missions of U.S. land power are under scrutiny as a result of conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, as well as intense competition in the Indo-Pacific. To address these issues, this working paper examines the utility and relevance of U.S. lan more

DCCC Launches Digital Ad Targeting Vulnerable David Valadao over Betrayal of Valley Farmers and Workers

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Launches Digital Ad Targeting Vulnerable David Valadao over Betrayal of Valley Farmers and Workers * Valadao is the target of a five-figure ad buy reaching CA-22 Latino voters on Meta The DCCC is announcing a digital ad campaign in California's 22nd Congressional District. The digital ad targets David Valadao for his reckless policies driving up costs and hurting the Central more

Democratic Governors Association: JD Vance Praises Bobby Charles

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * JD Vance Praises Bobby Charles Yesterday in Maine, JD Vance endorsed and praised Bobby Charles, saying he's "been an amazing fighter for the state of Maine." Charles has been working to earn the MAGA world's support since getting in the race. He's been a huge fan of Trump - who he's called a "miracle-worker" - and his disastrous MAGA agenda, flying to DC to beg for Trump's endorsement, praising the A more

Governor Kotek Issues Statement in Response to September Revenue Forecast

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Issues Statement in Response to September Revenue Forecast * Salem, OR - Today, Governor Tina Kotek issued a statement in response to the third quarter revenue forecast: "There are promising indicators in today's forecast, but too many Oregonians are struggling to make ends meet. Oregon families continue to face rising prices and that's likely to continue as President Trump's tariffs more

Highest energy price cap in three years announced

LONDON, England, Aug. 26 [Category: Environment] -- Friends of the Earth UK issued the following news release: * * * Highest energy price cap in three years announced * Commenting on the rise in the energy price cap for the final three months of the year, announced today by Ofgem, Friends of the Earth energy campaigner, Danny Gross, said: "Yet another painful rise in the price cap shows that our energy bills are still at the mercy of global fossil fuel markets. The Prime Minister's VAT cut more

Human Rights Watch: Update on the Human Rights Situation in Yemen and the Need to Secure the Release of Arbitrarily Detained Humanitarian Workers

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following statement: * * * Update on the Human Rights Situation in Yemen and the Need to Secure the Release of Arbitrarily Detained Humanitarian Workers * The human rights and humanitarian situations in Yemen remain dire, and the country continues to face one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with more than 22.3 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. The conflict has recently escalated between Ho more

Inflation Stays High As Michael Whatley's Iran War Spikes Gas Prices & Benefits His Big Oil Stocks

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 26 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Inflation Stays High As Michael Whatley's Iran War Spikes Gas Prices & Benefits His Big Oil Stocks * New data reveals "inflation remains elevated as energy costs push on prices." While the Iran War spikes DC insider Michael Whatley's up to $1.39 million in oil and gas stocks, North Carolina families, farmers and truckers are paying more at the store and the gas pump. FAMILIES PAY MORE: more

Institute of Public Affairs: Government inflation six times market

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 26 [Category: International] -- The Institute of Public Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Government inflation six times market * "Inflation has risen because of high and rising government spending and interference in the economy. Australia's current wave of inflation is a home-grown problem, caused overwhelmingly by government mismanagement" said Adam Creighton, Chief Economist at the Institute of Public Affairs. IPA analysis of Australian Bureau o more

Japan's new energy policy package fails to resolve climate and energy crisis

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * Japan's new energy policy package fails to resolve climate and energy crisis * Today, the Japanese government announced "POWERR GX: Policy Package for Wide Energy and Resources Resilience through GX," or policy measures aimed at addressing the energy crisis triggered by the US-Iran war. Cli more

King and Colleagues Call for Committee Hearing on Needless, Avoidable Shortages and Strain on Troops

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King and Colleagues Call for Committee Hearing on Needless, Avoidable Shortages and Strain on Troops * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), is calling for a public hearing to scrutinize the planning and management of extended military deployments in support of ongoing operations in Iran and the mounting toll on American servicem more

Moulton, Bacon, Whitesides Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Investigate Insider Trading Within the Department of Defense, Urges Prediction Markets to Crack Down on Harmful Practice

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton, Bacon, Whitesides Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Investigate Insider Trading Within the Department of Defense, Urges Prediction Markets to Crack Down on Harmful Practice * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressmen Seth Moulton (MA-06), Don Bacon (NE-02), and George Whitesides (CA-27) introduced the bipartisan No Insider Trading on National Security Act of 2026, legislation that investigates insider more

New Study: Families In New York Have Had To Spend $5,000+ More Because Of Trump

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * New Study: Families In New York Have Had To Spend $5,000+ More Because Of Trump * JEC Report: The Average Household In New York Has Had To Pay An Additional $5,000+ For Goods And Services Due To Rising Costs Under President Trump Washington, D.C. -Today, a new Joint Economic Committee (JEC) report found that as of July 2026, the average household in New York has had to pay an additional $5,0 more

NEXT WEEK: CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN TO HOST AFFORDABILITY TELEPHONE TOWN HALL AS WAR IN IRAN REACHES SIXTH MONTH AND HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES CONTINUE TO FACE RISING COSTS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * NEXT WEEK: CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN TO HOST AFFORDABILITY TELEPHONE TOWN HALL AS WAR IN IRAN REACHES SIXTH MONTH AND HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES CONTINUE TO FACE RISING COSTS * NEXT WEEK: Congressman Pat Ryan to Host Affordability Telephone Town Hall As War in Iran Reaches Sixth Month and Hudson Valley Families Continue to Face Rising Costs Congressman Ryan will host a Telephone Town Hall on Monday, August 31s more

Rep. Roy Sounds Alarm Over Islamic Development Near Camp Bullis Military Base

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Sounds Alarm Over Islamic Development Near Camp Bullis Military Base * August 26, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, voicing his concerns about a planned Islamic development being built near Camp Bullis, a U.S. military training base in San An more

Rep. Tran, 48 Co-Signers to President Trump, Defense Secretary Hegseth on Economic Impact of U.S.-Iran War

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following letter with 48 co-signers to President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the economic impact of the U.S.-Iran war: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 21, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States of America The White House Washington, DC 20500 - The Honorable Pete Hegseth Secretary of Defense Department of Defense Washington, DC 20301 - President Trump more

Sen. Duckworth, 11 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Wicker

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with 11 co-signers to Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 24, 2026 The Honorable Roger Wicker Chairman Senate Committee on Armed Services 228 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Chairman Wicker: We request that you convene a public Armed Services Committee hearing with Department of Defense ( more

Trump's Policies Punish Working Families As Corporations Cash Out

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * Trump's Policies Punish Working Families As Corporations Cash Out * Paychecks fail to cover the basics, and AI investment casts thin veneer over ugly economic reality Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its second estimate of second-quarter GDP, finding that the economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.5%. Growth has av more

U.S. Alternative Representative for Special Political Affairs Locetta Issues Remarks at U.N. Security Council Open Debate on Food Insecurity

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following remarks on Aug. 25, 2026, by Jennifer Locetta, alternate representative for special political affairs, at a U.N. Security Council open debate on food insecurity: * * * Thank you, Mister President, and thank you to Denmark for convening this important meeting. Also, thank you to all of the briefers this morning. When this Council adopted Resolution 2417 in 2018, the Trump Administration reiterated the United State more

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks About the Impact of Federal Tariffs on New Yorkers

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks About the Impact of Federal Tariffs on New Yorkers * Earlier today, Governor Hochul delivered remarks at the opening day of the New York State Fair about the disastrous impact federal tariffs on Canada have had on New Yorkers and the economy. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video i more

Local Moms, Pediatric Nurse, and NV Dems Chair Call Out Maternal Health Crisis On Lombardo's Watch

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 25 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Local Moms, Pediatric Nurse, and NV Dems Chair Call Out Maternal Health Crisis On Lombardo's Watch * Today, NV Dems held a press conference with Chair Daniele Monroe-Moreno, local moms, and a pediatric nurse to call out Joe Lombardo and Donald Trump's steep health care cuts that are shuttering NICUs, laying off health care workers, and leaving Nevada families behind. On Lombardo's watch, Nevada more

PPI: Yes to Stronger Sanctions on Russia and Support for Ukraine; No to Giving the Trump Administration New Tariff Authority

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * PPI: Yes to Stronger Sanctions on Russia and Support for Ukraine; No to Giving the Trump Administration New Tariff Authority * WASHINGTON (August 25, 2026) -Today, Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) experts on Ukraine, trade policy and national security issued the following statement on the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, applauding the additional financial a more

The Court of History Film Broadcast to Millions in Iran, Envisioning Justice and Accountability in a Future Iran

NEW YORK, Aug. 25 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * The Court of History Film Broadcast to Millions in Iran, Envisioning Justice and Accountability in a Future Iran * The Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) is proud to announce the international broadcast of The Court of History, a gripping new docudrama that examines how those responsible for decades of human rights crimes in Iran could ultimately be held accountable more

Trump Administration Increases Sanctions Pressure on Iran through "Operation Economic Outcast"

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Trump Administration Increases Sanctions Pressure on Iran through "Operation Economic Outcast" * The Trump Administration launched "Operation Economic Outcast" on Monday, August 24, 2026, expanding U.S. economic sanctions targeting additional sectors of Iran's economy in an effort to weaken the Iranian regime and drive a wedge between Iran and the countries with which it has co more

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