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 77 economic justice, workers' rights, and gender equity organizations sent a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) expressing their strong opposition to proposed rule changes regarding equal employment opportunity (EEO) regulations affecting registered apprenticeship programs. The proposed rule, titled "Prohibiting Illegal Discrimination in Registered Apprenticeship Programs," aims to amend existing regulations that have been establis  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The American Society of Neuroradiology, Oak Brook, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing potential revisions to payment policies under the Physician Fee Schedule for the year 2026. The organization, representing over 6,000 Neuroradiology specialists, focuses on diagnostic imaging and intervention in diseases of the brain and spine. In its letter, ASNR highlights critical aspects of the proposed rul  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The American Staffing Association, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice in response to Docket No. OLP182, which addresses state laws potentially having significant adverse effects on the national economy or interstate commerce. ASA represents the nation's staffing agencies, which play a crucial role in the labor market by employing millions each year and providing essential services to businesses across various secto  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advocating for the improvement of front-of-package nutrition labeling (FOPNL). The hospital emphasizes that effective nutrition information is vital for consumer health, especially in combating the rising rates of chronic diseases among children and adolescents. In its letter, Lurie Children's points out that the proposed FOP  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Assistive Technology Industry Association, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing its support for advancements in artificial intelligence within educational settings, particularly for students with disabilities. The ATIA urges the department to incorporate provisions that enhance federal investments in AI to benefit a broad spectrum of students, including those with special needs. In its letter, ATIA hig  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Booker Lead Judiciary Democrats In A Letter To Attorney General Bondi On Politicization Of Antitrust Enforcement Activity At DOJ * In the letter, the Senators cite extreme departures from DOJ processes that led to the proposed settlement in Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, Inc. CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking M  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has published a notice of application under the Change in Bank Control Act. The notice concerns three separate applications from the Eckelkamp Family Control Group. The applications involve the group's desire to retain voting shares in three different bank holding companies. The public may express their views in writing on the standards outlined in the act. The submission deadline for comments is September 23, 2025. * * * 1. Louis B.  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. 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 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is reviewing 13 properties that have been nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is a list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects that have been deemed worthy of preservation for their historical relevance. Nominations from eight states are under consideration, with properties located in Illinois, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahom  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 -- Pace, Arlington Heights, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation in response to a recent Request for Information regarding surface transportation funding proposals. The organization's Executive Director highlighted the critical importance of enhanced federal investment in public transit infrastructure to facilitate environmental and economic benefits. In the letter, Pace acknowledged the long-standing need for increased funding  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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- UL Solutions, Northbrook, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlining critical recommendations for the reauthorization of the Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA). This reauthorization marks an opportunity for the agency to modernize the processes of the Centers for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), bolster innovation, and better ensure patient safety. In the public comment letter, UL Solutions expre  more