Tuesday - October 6, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania

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9 Alaska Industry Groups Urge EPA to Address Cold Weather DEF Challenges and Extend In-Use Fleet Relief
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 28, 2026 Submitted via: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center OAR Docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2026-0728 Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2026-0728 Alaska Trade Association Comments Dear Administrator Zeldin, The Alaska trade a  more
AG Brown, coalition secure new court order blocking illegal USPS attack on mail-in voting
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 4 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown, coalition secure new court order blocking illegal USPS attack on mail-in voting * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 25 states have secured a preliminary injunction (PI) blocking illegal efforts by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) that would have disrupted vote-by-mail systems ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The block would last indefinitely while  more
AG Rayfield Wins Court Order to Protect Oregonians' Voting Rights
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 4 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Wins Court Order to Protect Oregonians' Voting Rights * #Follows Temporary Restraining Order Judge Granted Last Week A federal court granted a preliminary injunction today, siding with Oregon and a coalition of states and keeping the U.S. Postal Service's mail ballot rule from taking effect while litigation remains pending. "This ruling keeps Oregon's elections exactly where   more
American Bus Association Urges EPA to Eliminate Selective Catalytic Reduction Performance Derates for Motorcoaches
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 28, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Office of Air and Radiation 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20004 RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2026-0728 -- Amendments and Nonconformance Penalties for Model Year 2027 and Later Heavy-Duty Highway Engines and Amendments to Inducement P  more
American Trucking Associations Urges EPA to Finalize Compliance Flexibilities for Model Year 2027 Trucks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 29, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Office of Air and Radiation Docket OAR Docket EPA-HA-OAR-2026-0728 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: American Trucking Associations' Comments to the Proposed Rule - "Amendments and Nonconformance Penalties for Model Year 2027 a  more
Attorney General Griffin Announces Agenda for Fraud and Consumer Protection Summit September 28-29
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Agenda for Fraud and Consumer Protection Summit September 28-29 * #Griffin: 'Our speakers include national experts, state partners, and members of my team-all committed to protecting Arkansans from fraud' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced the agenda for his upcoming Fraud and Consumer Protection Summit. The event will be  more
Attorney General Griffin Co-Leads Letter Urging Congress to Repeal Unconstitutional Provisions in the National Firearms Act
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Co-Leads Letter Urging Congress to Repeal Unconstitutional Provisions in the National Firearms Act * #Griffin: 'The right to bear arms is central to our freedom, and I urge Congress to protect that right' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after co-leading a letter to congressional leadership urging Congress to repea  more
Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists Association Urges CMS to Withdraw Conversion Factor Cuts and Modifier 25 Reductions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. \vo Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists ASSOCIA N 825 OLD LANCASTER ROAD SUITE 320 BRYN MAWR, PA 19010 610-527-3800 Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists Association Re: CY2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS1848-P; Docket CMS-2026-2377) Dear Administrator, On behalf of Bryn Mawr Medical Specialists Associatio  more
ChristianaCare Warns Proposed Medicare Reforms Threaten Access to Affordable Community Healthcare
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G 200 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20201 Ref: CMS-1850-P. Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory S  more
Columbus Water & Power Supports EPA's Proposed Rules for Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 FILED VIA FEDERAL eRULEMAKING PORTAL Jessica Kramer Assistant Administrator, Office of Water Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: Revisions to Establish the Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6) for Public Water Systems Docket   more
Explore Aviation Careers at Nov. 7 Open House
LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Sept. 7 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news: * * * Explore Aviation Careers at Nov. 7 Open House * Discover Exciting Careers in Aviation and Beyond Saint Francis University will host its next public Aviation Open House and Career Fair on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Saint Francis University Aviation Education Center, located at 220 Innovation Drive, Johnstown, PA 15904. The day offers prospective students, families, and co  more
National Association of Chain Drug Stores Urges FTC to Eliminate Arbitrary Three-Store Cap and Broaden Relief to All Non-Affiliated Retail Pharmacies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1776 Wilson Blvd., Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22209 P: 703.549.3001 F: 703.836.4869 NACDS.org September 4, 2026 Federal Trade Commission Office of the Secretary 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Mail Stop H-144 (Annex I) Washington, DC 20580 Submitted via: https://www.regulations.gov Re: Caremark Rx; Docket No. 9437 T  more
National Association of Convenience Stores Urge EPA to Retain Performance Derates as Backstop for Diesel Exhaust Fluid Compliance
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 28, 2026 The Honorable Lee Zeldin Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 The Honorable Aaron Szabo Assistant Administrator Office of Air and Radiation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460   more
National Union of Healthcare Workers: San Francisco Passes Resolution Opposing Kaiser Contract Demands
EMERYVILLE, California, Sept. 5 -- The National Union of Healthcare Workers, a labor union that represents workers in California and Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * San Francisco passes resolution opposing Kaiser contract demands Following Special Hearing, San Francisco Becomes First City to Pass Resolution Opposing Kaiser Contract Demands That Would Allow it to Outsource Behavioral Healthcare and Replace Frontline Therapists with A.I. - SAN FRANCISCO -- The 11-member San   more
New Knight to Know: Niko DeStefano '30
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * New Knight to Know: Niko DeStefano '30 * Hometown: Bridgeport, Pa. Major: Health Sciences Are there any extracurriculars you plan on joining or are already a part of (i.e. any of Arcadia's athletic teams)? I'm a member of the men's swim team. What are some of your hobbies? I coach swimming and water polo a lot. I also enjoy hiking and taking my dogs on long walks. What is your proudest accomplishment  more
New Mexico Urges EPA to Implement Enforceable Regulations and Expand PFAS Monitoring in Biosolids
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. SCIENCE | INNOVATION | COLLABORATION | COMPLIANCE 1190 SAINT FRANCIS DRIVE, PO BOX 5469, SANTA FE, NM 87502-5469 | (505) 827-2855 | WWW.ENV.NM.GOV September 4, 2026 The Honorable Lee Zeldin Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Submitted electronically to:  more
Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials Urges EPA to Lower Transfer Offsets and Retain No-Cost Allowance Framework
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Polymer Building & Precision Solutions Infrastructure Agriculture Connectivity Fluor & Energy Solutions Materials Classification: Public August 27, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Air and Radiation Docket, Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Notice of Data Av  more
Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Urge CMS to Reconsider Medicare Payment Cuts Threatening Rural Patient Access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 25, 2026 Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: CMS 1848 P, Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Cove  more
Truck Safety Coalition Urges FMCSA to Deny Precision Fireworks Hours of Service Exemption
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 DOT Docket No. FMCSA-2026-1520 U.S. Department of Transportation West Building, Ground Floor Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, D.C. 20590-0001 Hours of Service: Application for Exemption; Precision Fireworks, LLC. # FMCSA-2026-1520 These comments are filed jointly by the Truck Safe  more
Webinar series set for prospective EDD students
LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Sept. 6 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news: * * * Webinar series set for prospective EDD students * Executive Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Prospective Student Webinar Series for the Fall 2027 Cohort Attend 1 or all of them! Delivered via Zoom from 7-8 p.m. on these dates. * Oct. 21: Overview * Nov. 18: Financing Your Education * Jan. 20: Meet Your Faculty * Feb. 4: Student Perspectives * March 17: Professional Focus * April 21: Dissertat  more
Why Is Rob Bresnahan Flying to Dallas, Texas Instead of Dallas Township?
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Why Is Rob Bresnahan Flying to Dallas, Texas Instead of Dallas Township? * Bresnahan continues to put NEPA last Diesel prices have hit a record high. Health care premiums are through the roof. Billions of dollars are being spent on a war of choice overseas. So why is Rob Bresnahan jetting off to Dallas, Texas instead of Dallas Township, or doing anything to help the people of   more
Why Is Scott Perry Flying to Dallas Instead of Central Pennsylvania or Washington?
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Why Is Scott Perry Flying to Dallas Instead of Central Pennsylvania or Washington? * Perry continues to put Central Pennsylvania last Diesel prices have hit a record high. Health care premiums are through the roof. Billions of dollars are being spent on a war of choice overseas. So why is Scott Perry jetting off to Dallas, Texas instead of helping the people of Central Pennsyl  more