WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- A coalition of state Catholic conferences from California, Hawaii, Kansas, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, Washington and Wisconsin has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing concerns over the federal scholarship tax credit program. The group urges clearer guidance on the treatment and regulation of scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) to ensure federal intent to support diverse educational opportunities, including private  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The United Water Conservation District has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expressing support for proposed revisions to the regulations under Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The comments were filed following the publication of the proposed rule in the Federal Register on Nov. 21, 2025. Located in California's Ventura County, United Water Conservation District oversees the management of water resources within the Santa  more