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 -- A coalition of 36 disability rights, and social justice advocacy organizations has expressed strong opposition to a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding proposed changes to the regulations governing Registered Apprenticeship programs. The letter raises concerns about the potential elimination of both the 7% utilization goal for employing qualified individuals with disabilities and the requirement that applicants be allowed to voluntaril  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Arizona Department of Economic Security has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing concerns regarding proposed changes to the Coordination of Enforcement Regulations affecting migrant and seasonal farmworkers. The DOL's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, issued on July 1, 2025, seeks to rescind existing regulations outlined in 29 CFR Part 24 that govern the collaboration between the Wage and Hour Division (WHD), the Occupational Safety  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding proposed rulemaking aimed at prohibiting illegal discrimination in registered apprenticeship programs. The ADES, which serves as the State Apprenticeship Agency, expressed both support for the proposed changes and concerns that need addressing for successful implementation. In the submitted comments, ADES appreciated the Department of Labor's   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration will provide $1,637,500 in supplemental award funds to 25 recipients of the Sickle Cell Disease Newborn Screening Follow-Up Program. Each of the 25 organizations will receive $65,500 in fiscal year 2025. This funding is an extension of the program and will support activities that are in line with its original goals and objectives. The funding will assist in strengthening   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Stanton, Gallego, Ansari Urge Trump to Prevent Removal of Arizona Mother and Business Owner * In separate occasions in August, Sen. Kelly and Rep. Stanton visited the Eloy Detention Center in Arizona and met with Kelly Yu Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly and Representative Greg Stanton, alongside Senator Ruben Gallego and Representative Yassamin Ansari, urged President Donald Trump, Attorney  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is reviewing 30 properties that have been nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register is the nation's list of cultural resources considered worthy of preservation. Its purpose is to recognize properties for their historical relevance, to provide recognition of their importance to the country's heritage and to encourage their preservation. Nomin  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 3 of 4) * * * Summer Food The SFSP and the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) provide federal reimbursements for summer meals./170 SFSP is open to school food authorities, local public agencies, and private nonprofit organizations, while SSO is specifically for school   more