WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Jennifer Pipa, vice president of disaster programs for the American Red Cross, from a May 14, 2025, hearing entitled "Preparing for Disasters: Unique Challenges Facing Older Americans": * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Scott, Ranking member Gillibrand and distinguished members of the Committee. Thank you for the privilege of testifying before you today on behalf of the American Red Cross. We commend t more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following testimony by Russell Lowery-Hart, chancellor of Austin Community College District, from a May 21, 2025, hearing entitled "The State of Higher Education": * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and members of the Committee, I am honored to serve my students, colleagues and community as the Chancellor of Austin Community College District (ACC) in Central Texas. The ACC District covers a more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from a May 20, 2025, hearing entitled "The Department of Homeland Security's Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2026": * * * Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and distinguished Members of this Committee: It is a privilege to present to you the Department of Homeland Security's critical work to keep our nation safe and share our prior more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by L. Vance Taylor, a subject matter expert for the Inclusive Emergency Management, from a May 14, 2025, hearing entitled "Preparing for Disasters: Unique Challenges Facing Older Americans": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, Members of the Committee, my name is L. Vance Taylor. It is an honor to testify today. I do so, not on behalf of any government agency, but as a subject matter exper more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco from a May 14, 2025, hearing entitled "Preparing for Disasters: Unique Challenges Facing Older Americans": * * * Thank you, Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Special Committee on Aging, for inviting me to speak before you today. My name is Chris Nocco and I have the distinct honor of serving as the Sheriff of Pasco County, Florida, a coun more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has put forth a proposal aimed at enhancing the safety of certain Airbus Model A320 series airplanes. This rule would update an existing airworthiness directive, which currently mandates the reinforcement of the forward pressure bulkhead on these aircraft. The proposed changes are a direct response to recent discoveries of cracks in the affected area, prompting a need for more frequent inspections. Ali N more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- A wildlife conservation group is voicing strong opposition to a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service that would redefine "harm" under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Wildlife Society Iowa Chapter contends that the proposed change, outlined in Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2025-0034, threatens decades of conservation progress by removing habitat destruction from the definition of "harm." The ESA, a long-standing piece of legislation, p more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants has called on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service to provide clearer guidance on proposed tax regulations affecting previously taxed earnings and profits of foreign corporations. The group's recommendations aim to reduce uncertainty and prevent potential double taxation for U.S. taxpayers with foreign investments. In a letter, the institute emphasized the need for taxpayers to rely on proposed  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Casey Little, an assistant district attorney for the 12th Judicial District in Tennessee, has urged the U.S. Department of Education to preserve the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, emphasizing its crucial role in supporting public servants and maintaining the integrity of the justice system. She stated, "The PSLF program is a huge part of why I can represent the 12th District of Tennessee." She explained that knowledge of the program influenced her decision to pur more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Wynn Vickers, an assistant Florida state attorney in Marion County, Ocala, has appealed to the U.S. Department of Education to address issues with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, highlighting its importance for public service professionals. She stated, "Since 2007, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program has stood as a cornerstone of our country's public service workforce strategy." She added, "Any efforts to potentially roll back or alter the Public Servi more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 5 -- Common Sense Media issued the following news release: * * * Common Sense Media Releases New AI Toolkit for School Districts Toolkit provides teachers and district leaders with practical tools to facilitate AI adoption * SAN FRANCISCO, June 4, 2025--Common Sense Media has released its first AI Toolkit for School Districts, which gives districts of all sizes a structured, action-oriented guide for implementing AI safely, responsibly, and effectively. Comm more

INDEPENDENCE, Kentucky, June 5 -- Gale, a part of Cengage Group, issued the following news release: * * * Gale, Part of Cengage Group, Introduces AI Leveler Tool in Beta to Personalize Learning and Support Student Reading Comprehension New GenAI tool is now available to K-12 educators in more than 50 school districts across 21 states; enables educators to adjust reading level to improve student outcomes. * BOSTON - June 4, 2025 - Today, Gale, part of Cengage Group, announced the launch of A more

WOOD DALE, Illinois, June 5 -- HMH Education, a company that says it creates K-12 learning solutions, issued the following news release: * * * HMH Establishes AI Educator Council to Deepen Real-World Classroom Insights Shaping AI Solutions The council unites educators from districts across the country to provide feedback and champion purposeful technology in education * BOSTON - Adaptive learning company HMH has formed an AI Educator Council to give teachers a seat at the table in developin more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Grassley Discusses AI Whistleblower Protection Act During "A Starting Point" Interview WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) joined "A Starting Point" to share details about his AI Whistleblower Protection Act. The legislation provides explicit whistleblower protections to those developing and deploying Artifici more

KANKAKEE, Illinois, June 5 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release: * * * Kankakee Connections with Teach Plus Illinois Drive Landmark AI Bill for Schools A group of Kankakee-connected educators with Teach Plus Illinois led the effort to create the first coordinated guidance on AI use in Illinois classrooms, which was approved by the Illinois General Asse more