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20 State Attorneys General Urge CMS To Revise Medicaid Work Requirement Rule Over Narrow Medical Frailty Definition And Coverage Loss Concerns

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ROB BONTA ATTORNEY GENERAL ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL ATTORNEY GENERAL JENNIFER DAVENPORT ATTORNEY GENERAL July 31, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 The Honorable Robert F more

54 House Democrats Raise Concerns Over Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Agreements

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * 54 House Democrats Raise Concerns Over Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Agreements * Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.) led 51 of their House Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump administration to address more

54 House Democrats raise concerns over Trump administration's critical minerals agreements

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * 54 House Democrats raise concerns over Trump administration's critical minerals agreements * WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.) today led 51 of their House Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump administration to address conc more

Access Fund Supports BLM Guidance Recognizing Fixed Anchors as Appropriate Use in Wilderness Areas

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 Submitted Electronically U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management 1849 C. St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Re: Draft Recreational Climbing in Wilderness Guidance, Docket #BLM-2026-0034 We are writing on behalf of our client, the Access Fund, in response to the Bureau of Land Man more

Access Fund Supports National Park Service Draft Guidance Affirming Fixed Anchors as Appropriate Use in Wilderness and Requests Permit Process Revisions

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 Submitted Electronically National Park Service 1849 C St., NW Washington, DC 20240 Re: Access Fund Comments to EXPLORE Act Mandated Wilderness Climbing Guidance Documents for National Park Service, Docket #NPS-2026-0101 We are writing on behalf of our client, the Access Fund, in response to the Nation more

Ahead of Opening Statements, Attorney General Bonta Lays Out Case Against Meta over Its Role in Fueling Mental Health Crisis in a Generation of Children

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Opening Statements, Attorney General Bonta Lays Out Case Against Meta over Its Role in Fueling Mental Health Crisis in a Generation of Children * Meta designed a dangerous product for young users, knew it to be dangerous, and lied about how dangerous it was The attorneys general of California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey are litigating this trial OAKLAND -Calif more

America First Policy Institute Issues Commentary to Townhall: Reckoning for Experimenting With America's Children

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by Executive Vice President Ashley Hayek to Townhall: * * * A Reckoning for Experimenting With America's Children On Tuesday, the Trump administration delivered a major victory for children and parents, announcing a final rule ending federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for sex-rejecting procedures on children, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries. For America First P more

America's Credit Unions, 47 Co-Signers Issues Letter to Senate Leadership

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 21, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer: On more

American Academy of Pediatrics Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Children and Families

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. AAP Headquarters 345 Park Blvd Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630/626-6000 Fax: 847/434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org www.aap.org Reply to AAP Washington Office 601 13th St NW, Suite 400N Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/347-8600 E-mail: kids1st@aap.org Executive Committee President Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP President-Elect T more

American Economic Liberties Project Senior Counsel Hepner Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following testimony by Lee A. Hepner, senior legal counsel at the American Economic Liberties Project, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Your Data, Their Profit: The Consumer Cost of AI Surveillance Pricing": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Members of the Subcommittee, Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. I currently serve as Senior Legal Counsel at more

American Motorcyclist Association, One Voice Urge BLM to End Ongoing Wilderness Inventory to Protect Motorized Recreation Access

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 14, 2026 US Department of Interior BLM Attn: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics 1849 C Street NW RM 5646 Washington DC 20240 VIA Portal Only Re: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics; Revision of BLM Manual 6320 [A2407-014-004-065516; #O2509-014-004-125222] Dear Sirs: Please accept more

Arc of California Urges Revisions to Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Employment and Healthcare for People With Disabilities

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Submitted via Regulations.gov July 31, 2026 Administrator Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8016 Re: RIN 0938-AV98; CMS-2454-IFC Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individu more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Fac more

Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at University of California San Francisco: OMB Proposed Revisions Threaten Scientific Merit and HIV AIDS Research Progress

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. I write these comments to express my highest level of opposition to the proposed revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). I am a social and behavioral scientist and Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. I am submitting this comment in my person more

Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In th more

Bearing Witness: One UM Graduate's Road to the Pulitzer

MISSOULA, Montana, Aug. 17 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Bearing Witness: One UM Graduate's Road to the Pulitzer * MISSOULA - On a spring afternoon in San Francisco, surrounded by peers, Bronte Wittpenn entered a small and uncommon circle: University of Montana journalism alumni who helped carry a project to journalism's highest rung. The San Francisco Chronicle's Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting went to reporters Susie Neilson, Megan Fan Munc more

BLM to Repatriate Native American Human Remains to 1 of 3 Tribes in California

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management California State Office has identified human remains and funerary belongings for repatriation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The BLM California State Office identified the remains of at least two Native American individuals and 588 associated funerary belongings removed from archaeological site CA-L more

CAIR-LA Condemns Threats, Islamophobic Smear Campaign Targeting Islamic Center of Irvine

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * CAIR-LA Condemns Threats, Islamophobic Smear Campaign Targeting Islamic Center of Irvine The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned the violent online threats responding to an online anti-Muslim smear campaign targeting the Islamic Center of Irvine (ICOI). The campaign, fueled by misinformation circulating more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on Aug. 14, 2026

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.14.2026 SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Yael Sheinfeld, of San Francisco, has been appointed Deputy Secretary of Communications at the California Business and Consumer Services Agency. Sheinfeld has been Deputy Communications Director for the Office of United States Senator Elizabeth Warren in the more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation on Aug. 17, 2026

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom signs legislation 8.17.2026 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: * SB 762 by Senator Jesse Arreguin (D-Oakland) - Transactions and use taxes: various jurisdictions. * SB 939 by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) - Public employees' retirement: service credit: payments. * SB 1165 by Senator Anna Caballero (D-Mer more

Calif. Gov. Newsom: IBank Closes $236 Million in Bond Financing for La Brea Tar Pits Reimagine Project

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * IBank closes $236 million in bond financing for La Brea Tar Pits Reimagine Project What you need to know: Add what you need to know text here. - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank), located within the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to finance public infrastructure and private d more

California Alliance Urges Clarity and Flexibility in Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements for Vulnerable Populations

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: RIN 0938-AV98 Submitted via regulations.gov RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals (RIN 0938-AV98) On behalf of the California Alliance of Child and Family Services (CA Alli more

California Expands Bachelor's Degree Opportunities, Opening New Pathways for Riverside Community College District Students

RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 17 -- The Riverside Community College District issued the following news: * * * California Expands Bachelor's Degree Opportunities, Opening New Pathways for RCCD Students California's efforts to expand bachelor's degree opportunities at community colleges are creating new pathways for students across the state, including those within the Riverside Community College District (RCCD). In 2021, Assembly Bill 927 expanded the ability of California community colleges to more

California Mountain Biking Coalition Urges Preservation of BLM Wilderness Management Manual Without Expanding Bicycle Access

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 Michael Anzalone Executive Director California Mountain Biking Coalition PO Box 550709 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96155 BLM Manual 6340 - Management of Designated Wilderness Areas Docket No. BLM-2026-0067 Submit via regulations.gov, Docket BLM-2026-0067 To: Sean MacDougall BLM Division of Nationa more

California State University to Host Conferences for High School, Community College Counselors

LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 18 -- California State University issued the following news: * * * CSU to Host Conferences for High School, Community College Counselors The annual CSU Counselor Conferences will take place in person and virtually across California this September. By Alisia Ruble Registration is open for the California State University's 2026 High School & Community College Counselor Conferences, taking place in person and virtually across California starting September 15. The more

Can kids use GLP-1 Medications?

LOMA LINDA, California, Aug. 17 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Can kids use GLP-1 Medications? * Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology shares when GLP-1 medications may be an option for children with obesity Childhood and adolescent obesity rates in the United States remain high. In fact, about 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the U.S. have obesity according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). With GLP-1 medications growing in popularity, more

Carbajal Statement on Diablo Canyon Receiving Federal Funding for Extended Operations

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Carbajal Statement on Diablo Canyon Receiving Federal Funding for Extended Operations * U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) released the statement below following the Department of Energy's (DOE) decision to distribute $271 million in Civil Nuclear Credit Program funds to help support Diablo Canyon Power Plant's extended operations. This federal funding comes after the Nuclear Regulato more

CBO Issues Cost Estimate for Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act (H.R. 2302). * * * Summary of Legislation On May 20, 2026, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs ordered eight pieces of legislation to be reported, all related to tribal land and its uses. This document provides estimates for six of those pieces of legislation. Estimated Federal Cost The costs of the legislation fall within budget functi more

Cedars-Sinai Earns National Recognition for Skull Base Tumor Care

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * Cedars-Sinai Earns National Recognition for Skull Base Tumor Care * Cedars-Sinai has been named a Multidisciplinary Team of Distinction by the North American Skull Base Society, a national recognition awarded to programs that bring together specialists across disciplines to advance care for patients with complex skull base tumors through cli more

Child Care Resource Center: Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Faces Criticism Over Child Care Provider Coverage and Verification Requirements

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Interim Final Rule, "Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals," CMS-2454-IF more

Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington Urges OMB to Withdraw Proposed Pre-Issuance Review Citing Legal Conflicts and Oversight Concerns

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Russell T. Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 72517th St. NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comment of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington in response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, titled "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance" (Docket No. OMB-2026-0034) Citizens for Responsibility and more

Congresswoman Torres Leads Resolution Celebrating Warehouse Worker Recognition Week

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres Leads Resolution Celebrating Warehouse Worker Recognition Week * Ontario, CA - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) introduced a resolution designating August 17-21, 2026, as Warehouse Worker Recognition Week, honoring the workers in the logistics industry whose labor keeps goods moving, businesses operating, and communities supplied across the country. The Inland Em more

Cornyn, Padilla Introduce Bill to Support Desalination and Safe Drinking Water

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Padilla Introduce Bill to Support Desalination and Safe Drinking Water * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced the Desalination Reauthorization Act, which would support desalination efforts by reauthorizing the Bureau of Reclamation's authority to provide grants for desalination projects and new technology research ahead of its expiration on Dec. 16, 2026: "A more

County of Monterey Advocates for Revisions to Federal Grant Regulation to Protect Local Services and Governance

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Board of Supervisors Luis A. Alejo, District 1 Glenn Church, District 2 Chris M. Lopez, District 3 Wendy Root Askew, Chair, District 4 Kate Daniels, Vice Chair, District 5 County of Monterey Clerk of the Board 168 West Alisal St. 1st Floor Salinas, CA 93901 831 755 5066 cob@co.monterey.ca.us WWW.CO.MONTER more

Department of State's Proposed ITAR Part 130 Rule Faces Legal and Operational Challenges Over Reporting Changes

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Bureau of Political-Military Affairs U.S. Department of State 2401 E Street NW, Suite H1200 Washington, DC 20522 RE: Comments on Proposed Rule: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Part 130 Changes To Reduce Reporting Burden Docket ID: DOS-2026-0562-00 more

Disney Celebrates the Timeless Magic of Disney Princesses During World Princess Week

BURBANK, California, Aug. 17 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- The Walt Disney Company posted the following news release: * * * Disney Celebrates the Timeless Magic of Disney Princesses During World Princess Week * Fans can enjoy the annual week-long celebration featuring new content, unforgettable entertainment, and spectacular experiences. Acclaimed filmmaker Alex Prager combines heartfelt storytelling and extraordinary practical craftsmanship in Once A Princess, Always A Princess: A Disney more

DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Huntington's Disease Discovery Opens Door to a New Class of Treatments

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Huntington's Disease Discovery Opens Door to a New Class of Treatments After 30 years of focus on fixing the genetic mutation behind Huntington's, and no successful treatments, work from Berkeley Lab illuminates a new aspect of the fatal disease that could be targeted with simple, already-available compounds. New treatments for Huntington's disease could be on more

Earthjustice and Sierra Club Urge FAA to Keep Ban on Commercial Supersonic Flight

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 15 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026: * * * Earthjustice and Sierra Club Urge FAA to Keep Ban on Commercial Supersonic Flight The long-held rule is a commonsense protection against sonic booms and unnecessary climate emissions - Washington, D.C. -- Today, Earthjustice and Sierra Club filed comments urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) not to repeal its long-held ban on commercial supersonic flight over land. "The more

Earthjustice: Interior Faces Widespread Backlash Over Effort to Weaken Wilderness Protections Across Millions of Acres of Public Lands

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * Interior Faces Widespread Backlash Over Effort to Weaken Wilderness Protections Across Millions of Acres of Public Lands Public comments urge the administration to abandon its review and preserve longstanding safeguards for America's public lands - Washington, D.C. -- The public was forced to navigate five separate comment processes across three federal agencies as the Department of the Interior laun more

Earthjustice: Second Deep-Sea Mining Lease Sale Announced Off of Mariana Islands and Guam

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Second Deep-Sea Mining Lease Sale Announced Off of Mariana Islands and Guam Trump administration accelerates reckless plan to open Pacific to deep-sea mining - Washington, D.C. -- The Marine Minerals Administration (MMA) advanced the deep-sea mining lease sale process in the seabed off the Mariana Islands today. The administration's proposal would hold the lease sale on December 16, more

Environmental Health Sciences: OMB Proposed Federal Grants Regulation Faces Strong Opposition Over Procedural Failures and Substantive Harms

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 July 11, 2026 Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 RE: Comment on Proposed Revisions to 2 CFR Part 200, "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance" (91 Fed. Reg. 32198) Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 Submitted via regulations.gov To Whom It May Concern: Environmental He more

FDA Recall Notice: L-Nutra Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts in Prolon Brand Apulian Almond & Cocoa Spread

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * L-Nutra Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts in Prolon Brand Apulian Almond & Cocoa Spread Summary Company Announcement Date: August 17, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 17, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared cashews, pistachios and/or hazelnut Company Name: L-Nutra Brand Name: Prolon Product more

Friends of the Inyo Oppose Weakening Protections for Eastern Sierra Wilderness Study Areas and Lands With Wilderness Characteristics

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 Via Regulations.gov: https://www.regulations.gov/document/BLM-2026-0069-0001 and https://www.regulations.gov/document/BLM-2026-0068-0001 Re: Comments from Friends of the Inyo on Policy Review: BLM Manual 6330, Management of BLM Wilderness Study Areas and Policy Review: BLM Manual 6320, Considering Lands W more

From Cape Town to Milan, CSULB students return home with stories to tell

LONG BEACH, California, Aug. 17 -- California State University Long Beach campus posted the following news: * * * From Cape Town to Milan, CSULB students return home with stories to tell * Interior design student Hailey Bisbee had been in Cape Town three weeks when she sat down to write about it. She had stood above the clouds on Table Mountain, watched penguins at Boulders Beach, learned to make samosas in a local woman's home and interned at a nonprofit aiding autistic adults. "I have pro more

From Screen to Stitch: Sybylla's Cardigan From 'My Brilliant Career' Is Yours to Knit

LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 18 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * From Screen to Stitch: Sybylla's Cardigan From 'My Brilliant Career' Is Yours to Knit Inspired by the on-screen writing cardigan worn by Sybylla, My Brilliant Career's fiercely ambitious heroine, Netflix has teamed up with female-owned knitwear label Cardigang to release a free knitting pattern so fans can knit a piece of the story for themselves. Fans of My Brilliant Career who've watched Sybylla more

GAO Denies IESE Protest of Space Force Task Order Award to ITSC Secure Solutions

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest by Integrated Enterprise Systems Engineering Solutions Inc., El Segundo, California, challenging the U.S. Space Force's issuance of a task order to ITSC Secure Solutions LLC, Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, for research and experimental development services. The solicitation sought services including systems design, engineering and integration, information technology and continuous operational support for the Space For more

GAO Denies INDUS Technology Protest Against Navy

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest by INDUS Technology Inc., San Diego, California, challenging the U.S. Navy's decision to eliminate its proposal from a competition for maintenance, engineering and industrial operations support services at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division in Keyport, Washington. INDUS, the incumbent contractor, argued that the Navy unreasonably found its proposal failed to demonstrate that at least 30% of the proposed tot more

GAO Sustains Veros Protest Over Lynch Consultants' Veterans Affairs Contract

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has sustained a protest by Veros Real Estate Solutions LLC, Santa Ana, California, challenging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs award of a loan appraisal services contract to Lynch Consultants LLC, Arlington, Virginia. The decision found that the Veterans Affairs unreasonably evaluated Lynch's past performance and failed to adequately document how the company's prior work was relevant to the requirements of the contract. GAO rec more

Gap Inc. and Iconic Brands Nordic LLC Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Across the Nordic and Baltic Markets

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 17 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release: * * * Gap Inc. and Iconic Brands Nordic LLC Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Across the Nordic and Baltic Markets * Gap Inc. and Iconic Brands Nordic LLC today announced a strategic partnership to bring Gap to more customers across the Nordic and Baltic markets. This expansion marks another milestone in Gap's continued growth across Eu more

Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026

LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Georgian Court University posted the following news: * * * Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026 * Enrollment gains include strong transfer numbers and continued demand for nursing programs. Georgian Court University will welcome a growing class of new students when fall classes begin Tuesday, September 8, with freshman and transfer enrollment both increasing for the 2026-27 academic year. The university expects to more

Giffords Center for Violence Intervention: Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Faces Opposition for Threatening Stability of Community Violence Intervention Funding

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 13, 2026 SUBMITTED VIA FEDERAL RULEMAKING PORTAL: https://www.regulations.gov ATTN: OMB-2026-0034 RE: Public Comment on OMB-2026-0034: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance This comment is submitted on behalf of GIFFORDS Center for Violence Intervention in response to the "Regulation for Federal Financial more

Gill Investigates McKinsey for Promotion of Discriminatory Hiring Practices in the Workplace That Cost U.S. Billions

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses, issued the following news release: * * * Gill Investigates McKinsey for Promotion of Discriminatory Hiring Practices in the Workplace that Cost U.S. Billions Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses Chairman Brandon Gill (R-Texas) is investigating prominent cons more

Gladstone Institutes in San Francisco: Federal Research Funding Proposed Revisions Raise Concerns Over Stability Access and Collaboration

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 9, 2026 Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; Proposed Revisions to 2 CFR Part 200 (OMB-2026-0034-0001) To Whom It May Concern: I am a physician-scientist who has spent more than two decades leading federally funded biomedical res more

Grantmakers In Health Raises Concerns Over Medicaid Work Requirements Creating Coverage Barriers and Administrative Burdens

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 Re: Comments on the Medicaid Community Engagement Interim Final Rule On behalf of Grantmakers In Health (GIH) and our undersigned Funding Partners, we appreciate t more

Head Start California Warns Proposed Federal Grant Regulations Would Increase Administrative Burden and Disrupt Services to Vulnerable Children and Families

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 10, 2026 Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, Published Document No. 2026-10817 (91 FR 32198) To Whom It May Concern; Head Start California (HSC) is the nonprofit association that supports and represents Head Start providers i more

House Ethics Committee Leaders Issue Statement Regarding Rep. Gomez

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, chairman and ranking member, of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026, regarding Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California: * * * Pursuant to Committee Rule 7, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics (Committee) determined to release the following statement: The Committee, pursuant to Committee Rule 18(a), is reviewing allegations that Representative more

House Oversight Ranking Member Garcia, Rep. Subramanyam Demand Answers About Conditions on USS Lincoln Amidst Disastrous Trump War in Iran

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Demand Answers About Conditions on USS Lincoln Amidst Disastrous Trump War in Iran Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign more

House Oversight Ranking Member Garcia, Sen. Warren Press Trump on Thousands of Stock Trades, Question Him on Self-Enrichment From Government Actions

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia and Senator Elizabeth Warren Press Trump on Thousands of Stock Trades, Question Him on Self-Enrichment from Government Actions Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), pressed President Donald Trump on his recent fi more

How to better forecast once-in-a-millennium weather events

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * How to better forecast once-in-a-millennium weather events * For all that day-to-day weather predictions have improved, it remains a challenge to forecast events that might happen once in 1,000 years-like the deadliest heat waves. Traditional supercomputer-based models can forecast these events, but they require a lot of time and energy. Meanwhile, newer forecasting models, based on artificial intellig more

ICYMI: Law Signed by Calif. Gov. Newsom Helps Pave the Way for the World's Largest Union of Rideshare Drivers

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Law signed by Governor Newsom helps pave the way for the world's largest union of rideshare drivers What you need to know: The Golden State just became home to the world's largest union of gig drivers, thanks to historic legislation championed by Governor Gavin Newsom and the Legislature that provides a pathway to unionization for rideshare workers. - Californ more

IMBA Calls for Balanced BLM Policy on Lands With Wilderness Characteristics to Support Mountain Biking and Multiple Use Management

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 Docket No. BLM-2026-068 BLM of Land Management Re: Policy Review - BLM Manual 6320, Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics in the BLM Land Use Planning Process The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the BLM of Land Management's rev more

IMBA Urges BLM to Revise Wilderness Study Area Manual to Support Mountain Bike Access and Volunteer Stewardship

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket No. BLM-2026-0069 August 14, 2026 BLM of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior Re: Policy Review of BLM Manual 6330 - Management of Wilderness Study Areas Dear BLM of Land Management: The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the BLM o more

Important Dates Fall 2026

NORTHRIDGE, California, Aug. 17 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release: * * * Important Dates Fall 2026 * Get ready for the fall, 2026 semester, Matadors! Staying on top of key dates and deadlines makes for a smoother semester, so bookmark the Student Academic Calendar and the Registration Calendar and use this guide to keep track. Saturday-only and Friday-Saturday classes begin Saturday, August 22. Sunday-only classes start Sunday, August 23. Weekday more

Jewish Members of Congress Condemn Antisemitic Attacks in Florida Republican Primary

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Jewish Members of Congress Condemn Antisemitic Attacks in Florida Republican Primary * We are Democratic Members of Congress and proud Jewish Americans. We don't agree with Randy Fine on much, if anything, and have condemned his racist, Islamophobic statements. But the grotesque, antisemitic campaign video posted by Republican Daniel Bilzerian has no place in America. We unequivocally condemn B more

Justice Action Center: BIA Decision Turns Advance Parole Into a Trap for DACA Recipients and Others

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 18 -- Justice Action Center issued the following news release: * * * BIA Decision Turns Advance Parole Into a Trap for DACA Recipients and Others WASHINGTON, DC - Justice Action Center condemned a new decision from the Board of Immigration Appeals issued last week that reverses a longstanding protection for people who plan to travel abroad with the government's permission through advance parole, potentially exposing them to a ten-year barrier to obtaining perman more

KU Department of Theatre & Dance celebrates scholarship recipients

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Department of Theatre & Dance celebrates scholarship recipients * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Department of Theatre & Dance recognized 52 students for academic merit and potential, awarding approximately $210,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. "Theatre & Dance scholarships give students the freedom to take risks, grow as artists and fully invest in their education," said Markus P more

Launch of chemistry program in Imperial Valley comes with new labs, faculty, and career pathways

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 17 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * Launch of chemistry program in Imperial Valley comes with new labs, faculty, and career pathways * Growing up in the eastern Coachella Valley, where agriculture shapes much of the community, Jose Uribe was always curious about how the world worked. That curiosity would guide him toward a career in chemistry and eventually becoming one of the first faculty hired to help fo more

Lawmakers Raise Concerns Around Social Media Deepfakes, Meta's Rollback of Election Safeguards

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lawmakers Raise Concerns Around Social Media Deepfakes, Meta's Rollback of Election Safeguards * As artificial intelligence makes it increasingly easy to spread deepfakes and other deceptive political content, federal lawmakers are raising concerns that Meta's rollback of election integrity safeguards could leave voters more vulnerable to misinformation and disinformation ahead of the 2026 electi more

League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information. The Trump administration has sue more

Littler Issues Commentary: Illinois Curbs Ability to Require Driver's License in Job Postings

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by shareholder Rod M. Fliegel and Chicago office managing shareholder Kwabena A. Appenteng: * * * Illinois Curbs Ability to Require Driver's License in Job Postings Effective January 1, 2027, Illinois will limit the discretion covered employers have to insist on a driver's license/1 in job postings./2 HB4758 amends the Illinois Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act--commonly r more

Littler Issues Commentary: Illinois Introduces Workplace Protections for Menopause-Related Conditions

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by shareholder Darren M. Mungerson and associate Meg Karnig: * * * Illinois Introduces Workplace Protections for Menopause-Related Conditions On August 7, 2026, Illinois enacted amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) establishing workplace protections for employees experiencing menopause-related conditions. The amendments apply to Illinois employers with one or more employ more

Littler Names Jenny Schwendemann as Firm's First Pro Bono Counsel

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler Names Jenny Schwendemann as Firm's First Pro Bono Counsel ST. LOUIS - Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed Jenny Schwendemann as its first Senior Associate General Counsel, Pro Bono. The newly created role underscores the firm's longstanding commitment to pro bono service, access to justice and community impact, while supporting k more

Los Angeles LGBT Center Urges CMS to Ease Medicaid Community Engagement Rules to Protect Vulnerable Patients

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Submitted via www.regulations.gov The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Los Angeles LGBT Center Comments in Response to Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requ more

LULAC Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Prevent Coverage Loss Among Latino and Vulnerable Populations

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. League of United Latin American Citizens 1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org NATIONAL PRESIDENT ROMAN PALOMARES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JUAN PROANO NATIONAL OFFICERS Domingo Garcia Immediate Past President Maggie Rivera Treasurer Aiden Roach Youth more

Lyon-Martin Urges CMS to Remove Significant Impairment Requirement to Protect Medically Frail Medicaid Beneficiaries

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 July 31, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Submitted via regulations.gov Dear Secretary more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.1M Sale of Dutch Bros Property in Valparaiso, Indiana

ENCINO, California, Aug. 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.1M Sale of Dutch Bros Property in Valparaiso, Indiana VALPARAISO, Ind. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a brand-new, net-leased Dutch Bros property in Valparaiso, Indiana. The property sold for $3,125,0 more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $5.75M Sale and $3.8M Financing of 16-Unit Multifamily Property in Belmont, California

ENCINO, California, Aug. 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $5.75M Sale and $3.8M Financing of 16-Unit Multifamily Property in Belmont, California BELMONT, Calif. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale and financing of Carlmont Hills Apartments, a 16-unit multifamily proper more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $7.98M Sale of 30-Unit Multifamily Property in West Hollywood, California

ENCINO, California, Aug. 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $7.98M Sale of 30-Unit Multifamily Property in West Hollywood, California WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 1203 N. Kings Road, a 30-unit multifamily property in West Hollywood, Califo more

Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of Development Site on Highway 35 in Pearland, Texas

ENCINO, California, Aug. 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of Development Site on Highway 35 in Pearland, Texas PEARLAND, Texas -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 10.6-acre development site along Highway 35. "This corridor in Pearland has emerged as one more

More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines * "Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing and spa more

More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 17 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines * Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Presses Case Against Meta as Historic Trial Begins

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Presses Case Against Meta as Historic Trial Begins Joined by CA, CO, and KY, AG Davenport Alleges Meta Fueled Mental Health Crisis in a Generation of Children - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today issued the following statement ahead of the start of opening arguments in a landmark trial brought by a bipartisan coalition of sta more

NAACP Calls For Immediate Action To Protect Sailors and Marines Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Calls For Immediate Action To Protect Sailors and Marines Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln * August 13, 2026 WASHINGTON -The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is deeply alarmed by reports concerning the deteriorating living conditions, prolonged deployment, declining morale, and serious mental health challenges facing thousands of Sailors and Marines serving aboar more

NASTAD Urges CMS to Rescind Medicaid Community Engagement Rule That Threatens Continuous Care for People With HIV and Viral Hepatitis

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 339 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 434.8090 | NASTAD.org Officers Chair Maria Jackson, Colorado Vice-Chair Thaddeus Pham, Hawaii Secretary Stella Martin , New Mexico Treasurer Tom Dunn, Michigan Chair-Elect Samuel Burgess, Louisiana Immediate Past-Chair Sarah Braunstein, New York Ci more

Neighborhood Healthcare Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rules to Protect Vulnerable Patients and Support Health Centers

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of Neighb more

New Report Exposes Fossil Fuel-Backed Network Flooding Supreme Court with Briefs Seeking to Shield Oil & Gas Companies in Climate Deception Case

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 17 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release: * * * New Report Exposes Fossil Fuel-Backed Network Flooding Supreme Court with Briefs Seeking to Shield Oil & Gas Companies in Climate Deception Case * Investigation identifies coordinated fossil fuel funding behind most industry-supporting briefs and raises new questions about Justice Samuel Alito's participation in the case Los Angeles, CA -A new Consumer Watchdog invest more

Nixon Peabody advises Jariet in CesiumAstro transaction

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody advises Jariet in CesiumAstro transaction * Los Angeles, CA. Nixon Peabody LLP advised semiconductor technology company Jariet Technologies, Inc., in its recent business combination agreement with CesiumAstro Inc., a global leader in advanced connectivity solutions for space and defense. CesiumAstro announced on August 12, 2026, that it had entered a defini more

Nodal Exchange and OPIS Partner to Launch New Environmental Market Contracts with Cooperation from IncubEx

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, posted the following news release: * * * Nodal Exchange and OPIS Partner to Launch New Environmental Market Contracts with Cooperation from IncubEx * New financially settled contracts based on OPIS daily price assessments expand access to hedging solutions across North American carbon and renewable fuel markets. New York & Washington - August 17, 2026 - Nodal Exchange and OPIS, a Dow Jones com more

NVIDIA Guarantees SB Energy's PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Ohio to Exclusively Host NVIDIA AI Compute

SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA Guarantees SB Energy's PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Ohio to Exclusively Host NVIDIA AI Compute * News Summary: * NVIDIA will be the exclusive AI compute infrastructure provider at PORTS-Pike. * NVIDIA to provide credit support on land, power, and shell buildout to more

OMB Proposal to Revise Federal Finance Assistance Raises Concerns Over Peer Review Funding and Scientific Research Advancement

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. I write to strongly oppose OMB's proposal to revise the Regulation for Federal Finance Assistance. I believe the changes threaten the quality of US research and would cause us to lose our place as a leader among countries that conduct rigorous scientific research. More specifically: Section 200.205 relegates the peer revie more

OMB Proposed Rule Changes Threaten Scientific Peer Review and Funding for Social Science Research on Financial Access

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket: OMB-2026-0034 Submitted by: Bill Maurer, PhD, anthropologist I write to express my strong concerns about OMB's proposed revisions to 2 CFR 200. For over 30 years I have been studying how people in different social and national contexts adopt and adapt new technologies of money and payment, from redenominated ban more

OMB Proposed Rule Faces Opposition for Threatening Federal Children's Health Research Funding

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 11, 2026 Submitted online at regulations.gov to docket OMB-2026-0034-0001 RE: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance I strongly oppose the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed rule on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. OMB should immediately withdraw the proposal. I am a former member o more

Point Blue Conservation Science Strongly Opposes Proposed OMB Rule Changes Threatening Federal Scientific Research Integrity and Funding

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. To: Office of Federal Financial Management, Office of Management and Budget Re: Comments on Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, Docket No. OMB-2026-0034-0001 (May 29, 2026) Stance: Oppose To Whom It May Concern: Point Blue Conservation Science strongly opposes the proposed rule changes presen more

Rand Issues Commentary: State of Public Education in 2026 in Five Charts

SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 18 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by Education and Employment Program Director Julia Kaufman, American Educator Panels Director Elizabeth Steiner, senior policy researcher Benjamin Master, and associate policy researchers Melissa Diliberti and Ashley Woo: Kaufman, Steiner and Master are also professors of policy analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. * * * The State of Public Education in 2026 in Five Charts AND has spent more more

Redx Pharma to Be Acquired by Skye Bioscience, Concurrent $125 Million in Financings

PALO ALTO, California, Aug. 18 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Redx Pharma to Be Acquired by Skye Bioscience, Concurrent $125 Million in Financings Cooley advised Redx Pharma, a U.K. based, privately-held clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel, small molecule, targeted medicines for fibrotic disease, on its agreement to be acquired by Skye Bioscience, a clinical-stage biotechnology company. Upon completion of the transaction in accorda more

Rep. Bera Condemns Trump Decision to Reduce Joint Military Exercises with South Korea

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Bera Condemns Trump Decision to Reduce Joint Military Exercises with South Korea * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific and Co-Chair of the Congressional Korea Caucus, issued the following statement after President Trump announced plans to substantially reduce joint military exer more

Rep. Huffman, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to GAO Acting Comptroller General Brown

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, with three co-signers issued the following letter to Orice Williams Brown, acting comptroller general of the Government Accountability Office: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 11, 2026 Orice Williams Brown Acting Comptroller General U.S. Government Accountability Office 441 G St NW Washington, D.C. 20548 Acting Comptroller General Williams Brown: Pue more

Representative Tran Issues Statement on Trump Decision to Reduce Vital U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Issues Statement on Trump Decision to Reduce Vital U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's announcement to substantially scale back joint military exercises with South Korea: "President Trump's decision to gut joint military exercises with South Korea is danger more

Researcher Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Federal Rule Altering Grant Review and Funding Due to Political and Administrative Concerns

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 11, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov The Honorable Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Docket No. OMB-2026-0 more

Researchers identify rapidly spreading genetic variants that make parasites resistant to malaria treatment

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 17 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Researchers identify rapidly spreading genetic variants that make parasites resistant to malaria treatment * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Researchers searching for genetic clues to the growing problem of malaria drug resistance identified new mutations associated with the parasite's decreased susceptibility to current treatment. By sequencing the whole genomes of malaria parasites from the blood more

S.D. A.G. Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive more

San Diego Congressional Delegation, California Senators Demand Answers Surrounding the Extended Deployment of USS Abraham Lincoln

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * San Diego Congressional Delegation, California Senators Demand Answers Surrounding the Extended Deployment of USS Abraham Lincoln * Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Peters (CA-50) led Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA), as well as Reps. Juan Vargas (CA-52), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Sara Jacobs (CA-51) in a letter to the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (OIG) to reques more

San Joaquin County Workforce Board Urges Revisions to Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulations to Preserve Local Flexibility and Program Effectiveness

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 9, 2026 Oce of Federal Financial Management Oce of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov Re: Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (91 Fed. Reg. 32198, May 29, 2026) To the Oce of Federal Financial Manage more

San Jose State University: Director of AAACNA and Librarian Kathryn Blackmer Reyes Retires After 19 Years

SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 18 -- San Jose State University issued the following news: * * * Director of AAACNA and Librarian Kathryn Blackmer Reyes Retires After 19 Years By Rhoda Shapiro After working for 19 years as a librarian and director of the Africana, Asian American, Chicano, and Native American (AAACNA) Studies Center, Kathryn Blackmer Reyes, '96 MLIS, is retiring. During her time heading up AAACNA, Blackmer Reyes has played a significant role in shaping the center into what it is more

SCHUMER PRESSES USDA TO HELP WESTERN NEW YORK GRAPE FARMERS AFTER CONCORD GRAPE CONTRACTS WERE CANCELED, URGES GRAPE JUICE PURCHASE FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER PRESSES USDA TO HELP WESTERN NEW YORK GRAPE FARMERS AFTER CONCORD GRAPE CONTRACTS WERE CANCELED, URGES GRAPE JUICE PURCHASE FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS * Lake Erie Region Is Largest Grape Growing Area East Of Rocky Mountains - Supporting 2,000 Jobs - But Earlier This Year Major NY Grape Processor Abruptly Canceled Contracts With Western NY Farmers Schumer Ex more

SEIU California Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Over Coverage and Medical Frailty Concerns

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 SUMBITTED ELECTRONICALLY ON REGULATIONS.GOV Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Interim Final Rule, "Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement fo more

Sen. Warren Issues Letter to Comptroller of the Currency Gould, FDIC Chair Hill, Fed Chair Warsh

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chair Travis Hill and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 13, 2026 The Honorable Travis Hill Chair Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 - The Hon more

Sens. Schiff, Padilla & San Diego Congressional Delegation Demand Answers Surrounding the Extended Deployment of USS Abraham Lincoln

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff, Padilla & San Diego Congressional Delegation Demand Answers Surrounding the Extended Deployment of USS Abraham Lincoln * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.) joined U.S. Representatives Scott Peters (D-Calif.-50), Juan Vargas (D-Calif.-52), Mike Levin (D-Calif.-49), and Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.-51) in a letter to the Department of Defense O more

Skin of Color Society Endorses AMA Critique of Medicaid Work Requirement Rule and Urges CMS to Protect Medically Frail Beneficiaries

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: File Code CMS-2454-IFC. Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for more

Sonoma State University to Repatriate Funerary Objects to 1 of 3 Native American Tribes in California

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSFR) -- Sonoma State University has identified associated funerary objects for repatriation to three Native American tribes under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The university identified one lot of associated funerary objects consisting of soil samples from archaeological site CA-NAP-261 in Napa County, California. The soil was removed during more

South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship * DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Noah Omura of Columbia, South Carolina, as the recipient of the 2026 DAV Scholarships' top prize of $30,000. Omura was recognized Aug. 1 during the 2026 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, Florida. The DAV Scholarships honor 15 students more

Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board Urges OMB to Revise Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulations

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 10900 E. 183rd Street Suite 350 Cerritos CA 90703 (562) 402-9336 Fax (562) 860-4701 www.selacowdb.com For information selaco@selaco.com Serving our eight cities: Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Norwalk and Paramount July 8, 2026 Office of Federal Financial Management Office of Management more

Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Robots Ease Elder Care Shortages Without Displacing Workers or Diminishing Care Quality, Study Finds

STANFORD, California, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * Robots Ease Elder Care Shortages Without Displacing Workers or Diminishing Care Quality, Study Finds The study, one of the first to use institution-level data to examine service-sector robots, indicates that the adoption of care robots in Japanese nursing homes improves staffing retention, increases employment of care workers and nurses under flexib more

TEGNA Stations Receive Four National Edward R. Murrow Awards

TYSONS, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * TEGNA Stations Receive Four National Edward R. Murrow Awards McLean, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced its stations have won four 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism. The Edward R. Murrow Awards are sponsored by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and honor outstand more

Tennessee woman asks court to void ban on dolphin-assisted therapy issued by unconstitutionally appointed official

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee woman asks court to void ban on dolphin-assisted therapy issued by unconstitutionally appointed official * Nashville, Tennessee; August 17, 2026: A Tennessee woman filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging a federal rule that blocks access to dolphin-assisted therapy in Hawaii. Catherine Gatzimos alleges that the rule, which bans swimming with or approaching Ha more

Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research Returns to Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley

TORONTO, Ontario, Aug. 17 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research Returns to Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley * On Sunday, September 27, 2026, the Terry Fox Run will once again bring together the Silicon Valley community in support of cancer research. Hosted by Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, the event continues a growing tradition that honours the legacy of Canadian cancer activist Terry Fox and more

Tulare County Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Funding Regulations Impacting Community Services and Stability

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 10, 2026 COUNTY OF TULARE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Administration Bldg. 2800 West Burrel Visalia, CA 93291 Telephone: (559) 636-5000 Fax: (559) 615-3009 Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Regulation for Federal Financial Assi more

Turning Values Into Action: Flagler Launches World's First Earth Charter Campus Chapter

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Aug. 17 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Turning Values Into Action: Flagler Launches World's First Earth Charter Campus Chapter * The chapter grew from an unexpected connection between Dr. Paula Seymour, associate professor of social entrepreneurship and coordinator of Flagler's Social Entrepreneurship Program, and Michael Bracken, chair of the Earth Charter International Board and president of Medcom Benefit Solutions. Bracken introduced Seymour t more

UC Berkeley Warns Proposed Federal Funding Rules Threaten Innovation Stability and Global Research Collaboration

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR RESEARCH BERKELEY, CA 94720-1500 119 CALIFORNIA HALL #1500 VCR@BERKELEY.EDU July 10, 2026 Russell Vought, Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 RE: UC Berkeley's Comments on Proposed Rule, Regulation for Fed more

UC Graduate Council Warns Proposed Federal Research Funding Rule Could Undermine Merit Review and Innovation

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. UC Graduate and Professional Council 981 Mission Street, #31, San Francisco, CA 94103 ucgpc501c3.org | govrelations@ucgpc501c3.org July 7, 2026 Comments on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to revise 2 C.F.R. Part 200 The University of California Graduate and Professional more

UC San Diego Receives $12.3 Million Grant to Study the Intersection of HIV and Methamphetamine Use

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 17 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego Receives $12.3 Million Grant to Study the Intersection of HIV and Methamphetamine Use * Key Takeaways * The study addresses a critical care gap by focusing on a vulnerable population historically excluded from research. * A multidisciplinary approach integrating implementation science and brain research aims to create a scalable public health model for improving b more

UC-San Francisco: For Early Prostate Cancer 'Active Surveillance' Is Now #1 Choice

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * For Early Prostate Cancer 'Active Surveillance' Is Now #1 Choice Three decades after UC San Francisco pioneered "active surveillance" for patients with low-risk prostate cancer, a new study has found that the vast majority of veterans with the diagnosis pursued this option instead of treatment. In 2024, 93% of veterans with low-risk prostate cancer -- so c more

UCal-Los Angeles Postdoctoral Researcher Warns OMB Proposed Federal Grant Rules Could Undermine Scientific Peer Review And Research Careers

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 07/09/2026 Office of Management and Budget Re: Docket No. OMB-2026-0034 - Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance (91 FR 32198, May 29, 2026) Submitted via Regulations.gov To the Office of Management and Budget: I am a postdoctoral scholar in human genetics at the University of California, Los Angeles. I am also curr more

UCLA Expert Highlights Funding Gaps And Workforce Shortages In National Alzheimer's Plan

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES BERKELEY DAVIS IRVINE LOS ANGELES MERCED RIVERSIDE SAN DIEGO SAN FRANCISCO 0B UCLA SANTA BARBARA SANTA CRUZ DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE DAVID GEFFEN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT UCLA DIVISION OF GERIATRICS 10945 LE CONTE AVENUE, SUITE 2339 LOS ANGELES, CA 90095-1687 PHONE: (310) 983-3070 F more

UMass Amherst Engineers Make Edge AI More Efficient by Redesigning Both Algorithm and Hardware

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 17 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Engineers Make Edge AI More Efficient by Redesigning Both Algorithm and Hardware * Researchers in the Riccio College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have demonstrated that redesigning both the hardware and the algorithm can make AI applications on edge devices more efficient. As proof of concept, their system achieved 95.24% accuracy in language identifi more

University of California Santa Cruz Urges NSF to Delay Financial Assistance Guidance Pending OMB Rulemaking

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Office of Research 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 Submitted through https://www.regulations.gov Docket ID No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001 Information Collection No. 3145-0058 FR Doc. No. 2026-12725 August 12, 2026 U.S. National Science Foundation Randolph Building, 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 RE: more

University of California, San Francisco Researcher: OMB Proposed Rule for Federal Grants Sparks Concerns Over Political Interference and Scientific Independence

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 Lauren Kass Lempert Center for Tobacco Control Research & Education University of California, San Francisco 94143 lauren.lempert@ucsf.edu July 10, 2026 Russell Vought Office of the Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Russell.t.vought@omb.eop.gov Re: Dock more

University of California, Santa Barbara Researcher: OMB Proposed Changes to Federal Science Funding Regulations Threaten US Research Leadership and Innovation

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. I am an active researcher in the fields of marine geology and oceanography at the University of California, Santa Barbara. I have been publishing scientific discoveries for 60 years and am a Member of the US National Academy of Sciences. After examining the contents of 2CFR Part 200 I have become extremely concerned about t more

University of California, Santa Barbara Scientist Warns Proposed Federal Funding Rule Changes Threaten US Scientific Research and Graduate Training

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. My name is Alice Alldredge. I am an emeritus faculty member at the University of California, Santa Barbara in biological oceanography and marine ecology, and an elected member of the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences. I was funded for over 40 years by the Office of Naval Research and the National Science Fou more

University of California, Santa Cruz Research Scientist Says OMB Proposed Rule Changes Threaten Federal Research Integrity and Innovation

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment - Docket OMB-2026-0034 Re: Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance (2 CFR), Vol. 91 Fed. Reg. No. 103 (May 29, 2026) Sections addressed: [200-202], [200-204], [200.205], [200.206], [200.220], [200.300], [200.303], [200.340], [200.421], [200.432], [200.450], [200.454], and [200.461]. I am strongly oppos more

University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education Announces New Leadership

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 18 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * USC Pullias Center for Higher Education Announces New Leadership Scholars Zoe Corwin and Royel M. Johnson to serve as Co-directors of the nation's premier higher education research center. - The USC Pullias Center for Higher Education is pleased to announce new leadership for the Center. USC Research Professor Dr. Zoe Corwin and Associate Professor Dr. more

USC Students Are Developing a Forecasting System to Improve Hospital Operations

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 17 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * USC Students Are Developing a Forecasting System to Improve Hospital Operations * By developing a forecasting model and interactive dashboard, two groups of USC Viterbi students are helping Keck predict patient demand -and plan accordingly. (/ ChatGPT) Operating a medical center is an incredibly complex task. Medical professionals have to juggle numerous p more

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Transformers and Components Thereof

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Transformers and Components Thereof The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain transformers and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. The investigation is based on a complaint filed on beh more

Va. A.G. Jones Announces Key Personnel Appointments on Aug. 14, 2026

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces Key Personnel Appointments Today, Attorney General Jay Jones announced the appointment of Kendra Wergin as the Deputy Attorney General for the Commerce and Infrastructure Division, and Randy Eads as the Deputy Attorney General for the newly established Government Support Services Division. Attorney General Jones also appointed former Deputy Attorney more

Va. A.G. Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Children

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features o more

Venice Family Clinic Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rules to Prevent Coverage Loss and Support Vulnerable Patients

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of Venice Fam more

Ventura County Supervisor Lopez Opposes Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Citing Coverage Loss and Financial Risk

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. GOVERNMENT CENTER, HALL OF ADMINISTRATION 800 South Victoria Avenue, L#1860 Ventura, CA 93009 TEL (805) 654-2613 FAX (805) 658-4515 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD JEFF GORELL, CHAIR MATT LAVERE KELLY LONG JANICE S. PARVIN VIANEY LOPEZ SUPERVISOR VIANEY LOPEZ Fifth District July 31, 2026 Administrator Dr. Mehmet more

Westmont College: College Launches Year-Round, All-Ages Music Academy

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 18 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * College Launches Year-Round, All-Ages Music Academy By Scott Craig Building on a decade of successful summer youth programming, Westmont launches a year-round community music school designed for every age and skill level. Joanne Kim, who teaches clarinet at Westmont and Santa Barbara City College, directs the Westmont Music Academy (WeMA), which begins its inaugural session Aug. 28 on the Montecito campus more

WLF Asks Appeals Court to Vacate Order Treating Ordinary Age-Targeted Ads as Civil-Rights Violations

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Asks Appeals Court to Vacate Order Treating Ordinary Age-Targeted Ads as Civil-Rights Violations * "The order below converts rational marketing into a civil-rights offense and chills protected commercial speech." -Cory Andrews, WLF General Counsel & Vice President of Litigation Click HERE to read WLF's amicus letter. (Washington, DC)-Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) more

Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulations

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County 309 West Main Street Suite 120 Visalia, CA 93291 T: (559) 713-5200 F: (559) 713-5263 July 9, 2026 Office of Federal Financial Management Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov Re: Docket No. OMB-2026 more

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