WASHINGTON, July 6 -- A group of 68 disability advocacy organizations operating as Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities has voiced opposition in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice's interim final rule that extends compliance deadlines for the 2024 regulation on nondiscrimination concerning web content and mobile applications accessibility. The rule impacts recipients of Departmental financial assistance and was designed to ensure equitable access for people with d  more

WASHINGTON, July 5 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis: Religious Liberty Relies on Civility, Mutual Respect * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) delivered remarks on the Senate floor highlighting the enduring importance of religious liberty, arguing that America's constitutional protections can only thrive alongside a renewed commitment to civility, charity, and respect for one another. The Senator's remarks were delivered prior to Fourth   more

WASHINGTON, July 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13064) on July 2, 2026. The white paper is written by transportation policy analyst Ali E. Lohman and public finance analysts Nicholas E. Buffie and Anthony A. Cilluffo: * * * Electric Vehicle Taxes and the Federal Highway Trust Fund Policymakers have debated imposing a federal tax on electric vehicles (EVs). Proponents argue that EVs use federally funded roads but do not incur  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Commodity Credit Corporation issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides funding for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) for fiscal years 2025 through 2031, and, as a result, the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is issuing this rule to establish OCCSP for 2025 and future program years. The rule specifies the eligibility criteria and payment calculat  more

LOGAN, Utah, July 3 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * University Message on New Brand Standards for Student Organizations and Club Sports * Editor's note: This email was sent to Utah State student club sports leaders on July 3, 2026, by Kris Winter, vice president for Student Success. Dear Student Club Sports Leaders, I'm writing to follow up on the recent communication regarding new brand standards for student organizations and club sports. Thank you to everyon  more