WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- A coalition of 10 state Attorneys General is urging the U.S. Department of Labor to reconsider its proposed regulations concerning registered apprenticeship programs. In a recent public comment letter, the Attorneys General highlighted concerns over the agency's plans to rescind equal opportunity provisions that protect against discrimination in these programs. The group expressed apprehension regarding the agency's reliance on a recent Supreme Court ruling pertaining to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- A coalition of 18 State Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education voicing strong opposition to proposed changes to the School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Program and the Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program. The letter outlines concerns that the DOE's new priorities and requirements may undermine the effective provision of mental health services to students in high-need areas. The coalition's l  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, St Paul, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns regarding proposals in the calendar year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. ARRT, the largest organization certifying medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals, emphasizes the need for patient safety measures related to the use of contrast agents during diagnostic procedures. In   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Edmentum, Bloomington, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong support for the agency's efforts to promote the responsible implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. The organization applauds the Secretary's Supplemental Priority and Definitions aimed at advancing AI, emphasizing the need for federal funding to facilitate this essential work. The company, which serves millions of students acr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (TNSFR) -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration has published a notice concerning petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The Program offers a system of compensation for individuals who have been injured by specific childhood vaccines. Individuals who seek compensation must file a petition with the United States Court of Federal Claims and provide a copy to the Secretary of HHS, who deleg  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46234) on July 16, 2025, entitled "School Meals and Other Child Nutrition Programs: Background and Funding" by social policy analyst Kara Clifford Billings. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The federal government has a long history of investing in programs for feeding children, starting with federal aid for school lunch programs in the 1930s. Today, federal child nutrition programs support f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46234) on July 16, 2025, entitled "School Meals and Other Child Nutrition Programs - Background and Funding:" (Continued from part 1 of 4) * * * National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) NSLP and SBP (the school meals programs) provide federal support for meals served in more than 90,000 public and private elementary and secondary schools nationwide./58 They als  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Trellis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services advocating for the incorporation of evidence-based health promotion programs into the Physician Fee Schedule and Innovation Center Models. The organization emphasizes the vital role these programs play in addressing chronic illness and behavioral health needs, contributing significantly to the overall health outcomes of older adults. Trellis's Juniper p  more