WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- A coalition of 193 state legislators from 33 states and Puerto Rico has formally requested the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Commerce to withdraw four proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). In a public comment letter, the lawmakers argue that these changes would strip the ESA of crucial provisions that have historically protected the nation's wildlife and their habitats. The legislators emphasized that maintaining current ESA pr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- A coalition of consumer, civil and community organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), advocating for enhancements to the agency's Consumer Complaint Intake System Company Portal. The groups expressed their strong belief that effective complaint information collection and the ability to onboard new companies are critical for the agency's operations and essential for consumer protection. The letter highlights the im  more