WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, has sent a strongly worded letter to Secretary Brooke Rollins of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), urging the agency to completely abolish the Horse Protection Amendments rule, citing concerns over "arbitrary enforcement" and a lack of due process. The letter, dated May 1, 2025, details findings from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's investigation into the USDA's enforcement of the Horse Protection Act (HPA). Comer al  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) urging a review of existing regulations to reduce burdens and streamline processes. In a letter to Secretary Sean Duffy, TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley emphasized the need for regulatory reform, advocating for increased use of state-federal agreements. TDOT's letter, submitted in response to a DOT Request for Information, identifies several areas where fede  more