Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California
Aldea Urges Census Bureau to Reject 2030 Decennial Census Changes That Exclude Noncitizens and Limit Demographic Data
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
2310 First Street, P.O. Box 841, Napa, CA 94559 info@aldeainc.org 707-224-8266 www.aldeainc.org
October 21, 2026
U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Department of Commerce
RE: Strong Opposition to Proposed Changes to the 2030 Decennial Census (Docket No. 260903-0005)
Dear Census Bureau Officials,
On behalf of Aldea, a nonprofit
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Time for Choosing - Wisconsin, Eliminate the Income Tax
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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A Time for Choosing: Wisconsin, Eliminate the Income Tax
Daniel Abrahams and Jack Guidi
10/27/2026
Nearly three out of four Wisconsin voters support eliminating the state's individual income tax by 2030. Next week voters have a choice: Will Wisconsin go down the path of tax cuts and growth? Or tax hikes and decline?
Wisconsin is currently behind its neighbors in terms of income tax competitiveness. Its t
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Zucman Backs a Hungarian Wealth Tax That Targets Millionaires
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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Zucman Backs a Hungarian Wealth Tax that Targets Millionaires
Anne Struffmann
10/27/2026
Economist Gabriel Zucman has voiced support for Hungary's proposed wealth tax that would reach people worth about $3 million USD.
Le Monde reported on October 18 that Zucman traveled to Budapest to advise the new Hungarian government on a wealth tax. According to Reuters, the proposal announced by Prime Minister Pe
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AmfAR-the Foundation for AIDS Research: Advancing the Next Generation of HIV Research
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- AmfAR-the Foundation for AIDS Research issued the following news release:
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October 27, 2026
Advancing the Next Generation of HIV Research
Supporting up-and-coming HIV researchers, the amfAR Krim Fellowship has produced a strong track record of scientific achievement
Key Points
* amfAR's Mathilde Krim Fellowship in Biomedical Research allows HIV researchers new to the field to work with seasoned mentors.
* The Krim Fellowship helps scientists working on HIV establ
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Anchor Point Health Foundation Urges FDA to Establish Independent Attestation Architecture for Generative AI Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENT ON FDA DISCUSSION PAPER
Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7874
Generative Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Medical Devices
Submitted October 8, 2026
Submitted by:
Lois Sonstegard, PhD
Nursing Educator, St. Catherine University
Founder, Anchor Point Health Foundation
anchorpointhealthfoundation.org
I. Introduction and Per
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BEHR ECOMIX Paint Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America issued the following news release:
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BEHR(R) ECOMIX(TM) Paint Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly(R) Certification
BEHR ECOMIX Interior Paint & Primer earns certification after independent testing for VOC emissions, ingredients and real-world performance
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Washington, D.C., October 27, 2026 - The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) announce that Behr Paint Company's E
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California for Safe Technology Urges HHS to Update Wireless Radiation Limits and Recognize EMR Syndrome
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
California for Safe Technology
. www.ca4safetech.org . October 21, 2026
To:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health - Docket No. HHS-OASH-2026-0397, Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields, Radiofrequency Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure
From: Chery
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California State University-Stanislaus to Repatriate Human Remains to 1 of 4 Native American Tribes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSFR) -- California State University, Stanislaus campus, Turlock, will repatriate human remains representing four Native American individuals to one of four tribal nations following a determination of cultural affiliation under federal law.
The university identified the remains from an unknown location near the Columbia River in Oregon. The individuals' remains were brought to the university by Laurence Wragg and accessioned in 2005. They were previously housed at Northwes
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Hasan Piker - Absurdity in the Round
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 27 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary:
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Hasan Piker: absurdity in the round
Written by Bill Glahn | October 27, 2026
A "controversial" social media influencer came to Minneapolis to headline a shambolic political event last night, one week before the election.
The anti-American, anti-semitic, dual-citizen, far-left, Turkish-American Hasan
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Chinese for Affirmative Action Urges Withdrawal of Proposed 2030 Census Residence and Demographic Data Changes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 22, 2026
Daniel Sweeney
Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs
Office of the General Counsel
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20230
Re: Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions
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Clara Health Urges FDA to Clarify Risk Framework and Evidence Path for Generative AI Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments for Clara Health on the FDA's Considerations for the Regulation of Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices: Discussion Paper and Request for Feedback
Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7874
Introduction
For a paying passenger in San Francisco, a Waymo ride once required a safety driver in the vehicle. In August 2023, Califor
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Clean Water Act Permitting - Overview & Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49486) on Oct. 14, 2026, entitled "Clean Water Act Permitting: Overview and Policy Issues" by environmental policy specialist Laura Gatz.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, commonly referred to as the Clean Water Act (CWA), is the principal federal law in the United States governing water pollution. To help achieve its goals, the statute prohibits the di
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Clean Water Act Permitting - Overview & Policy Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49486) on Oct. 14, 2026, entitled "Clean Water Act Permitting - Overview and Policy Issues:"
(Continued from Part 2 of 3)
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Congressional Interest - Hearings and Legislation in the 119th Congress
Many Members have shown interest in policy issues pertaining to CWA permitting-especially permitting reform-in recent Congresses. Congress has held hearings that have included discussion of CWA p
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Cliexa Urges FDA to Base Generative AI Medical Device Risk on Boundedness and Traceability
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
cliexa Inc. . Comment on Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7874 | Page 1
October 13, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7874, Considerations for the Regulation of Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices: Discussion Paper and R
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Electrosensitive Society Director Symington: Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Raises Calls for Medical and Housing Accommodations and Further Public Health Research
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS): Research, Disability Accommodation, and Public Health Concerns
Submitted by Sheena Symington, B.Sc., MA, sheena@electrosensitivesociety.com
Director, Electrosensitive Society www.electrosensitivesociety.com
Background and Experience
My name is Sheena Symington, and I am the Directo
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EMF Safety Network Calls on HHS to Apply Gold Standard Science and Reassess Federal Wireless Radiation Safety Standards
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Save Lives, Save Nature, Reduce EMFs
www.emfsafetynetwork.org
PO Box 342, Windsor, CA 95492
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
October 21, 2026
Re: Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Ra
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Federal Register: FTC Requires Publicis & LiveRamp to Sign Consent Agreement to Resolve Competition Concerns in $2.2 Billion Acquisition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Publicis and LiveRamp; Analysis of Proposed Agreement Containing Consent Order To Aid Public Comment
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis of Proposed Agreement Containing Consent Order to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the complaint and the terms of
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Federal Register: HRSA Publishes Notice of 105 Petitions Filed Under National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; List of Petitions Received
HRSA is publishing this notice of petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, as required by the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. While the Secretary of HHS is named as the respondent in all procee
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Gerontological Society: Reporting Fellowship Will Honor Elder Justice Advocate Elizabeth Podnieks
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Gerontological Society of America issued the following news release:
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October 29, 2026
Reporting Fellowship Will Honor Elder Justice Advocate Elizabeth Podnieks
The Journalists in Aging Fellows Program has established its first designated fellowship for the coverage of elder justice issues, honoring the late Elizabeth Podnieks, EdD, the founder of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).
Now in its 17th year, the fellowship program is a collaboration between
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Gov. Lee Appoints Interim Commissioner at Tennessee Department of Correction
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news:
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Gov. Lee Appoints Interim Commissioner at Tennessee Department of Correction
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Christopher Hansen as interim commissioner at the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), effective immediately. Hansen will serve as interim commissioner while maintaining his current duties as assistant commissioner of community supervision.
"C
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HACU announces appointment of interim president and CEO
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 31 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release:
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HACU announces appointment of interim president and CEO
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SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced that David A. Ortiz, Ph.D., has been appointed interim president and CEO, effective November 4, 2026. Ortiz will lead the Association during the search to appoint HACU's next president and CEO, following the
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HACU holds California HSI Summit at 40th Annual Conference
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 1 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release:
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HACU holds California HSI Summit at 40th Annual Conference
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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities held a California Hispanic-Serving Institution Summit on Nov. 1, 2026, for attendees from the state at HACU's 40th Annual Conference.
The Summit brought together leadership from California HSIs to build coalition support for HACU's s
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HACU holds four pre-conference events at 40th Annual Conference
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 31 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release:
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HACU holds four pre-conference events at 40th Annual Conference
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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities held four pre-conference events Oct. 30-31, 2026, in Chula Vista, California, as part of its 40th Annual Conference. The events included the 15th Annual Deans' Forum, the Fourth Women's Leadership Symposium. 25th Annual Higher E
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HACU kicks off 40th Annual Conference in California with Opening Plenary panel
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 31 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release:
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HACU kicks off 40th Annual Conference in California with Opening Plenary panel
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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities officially kicked off its 40th Annual Conference, "40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time," with over 1,800 registrants on Oct. 31, 2026. The Opening Plenary was convened by Unive
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International Myeloma Foundation Plays a Role in the Introduction of the CARE for Blood Cancer Act (H.R. 10858)
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California, Oct. 27 -- The International Myeloma Foundation issued the following news:
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The International Myeloma Foundation Plays a Role in the Introduction of the CARE for Blood Cancer Act (H.R. 10858)
October 27, 2026
The International Myeloma Foundation Plays a Role in the Introduction of the CARE for Blood Cancer Act (H.R. 10858)
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Studio City, CA, October 27, 2026--On October 23, 2026, Rep. Nanette Barragan introduced the Coordinating Access, Research, and Educa
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ITC Opens Shopping Cart Trade Investigations Against China
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission instituted antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into imports of shopping carts and parts from China following a petition alleging unfairly priced and subsidized imports are injuring or threatening the U.S. industry.
The investigations, numbered 701-TA-811 and 731-TA-1813, were initiated October 28, 2026, under the Tariff Act of 1930. The petitions were filed by Precision Wire Products Inc. of Commerce, California, an
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ITC Terminates Dynamic Random Access Memory Investigation Following Netlist Settlement
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission terminated an investigation into certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing them and components after declining to review an administrative law judge's decision approving a settlement agreement.
The investigation, designated 337-TA-1511, began July 20, 2026, following a complaint by Netlist Inc. of Irvine, California. The complaint alleged that imports and domestic sales of the products infringed clai
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Johnson & Johnson's Novel Shockwave Javelin Coronary IVL Catheter Delivers Positive Results in Pivotal FORWARD CAD IDE Study
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 1 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release:
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Johnson & Johnson's Novel Shockwave Javelin Coronary IVL Catheter Delivers Positive Results in Pivotal FORWARD CAD IDE Study
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SAN DIEGO - November 1, 2026 - Today, Johnson & Johnson announced 30-day results from the FORWARD coronary artery disease (CAD) investigational device exemption (IDE) study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the Shockwave Javelin Co
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Justice in Aging Urges Census Bureau to Withdraw Proposed Residence Criteria and Demographic Question Changes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 23, 2026
Attention: Document ID USBC-2026-0628-0001
Designation: ADDEMO/FRN,
4600 Silver Hill Road,
Washington, DC 20746
Re: Docket USBC-2026-0628; Proposed Rule and Request for Public Comment - Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demogra
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KFF Survey: More Than Half of Women in States With Abortion Bans Wouldn't Know Where to Get an Abortion If They Needed One, Up Since 2024
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 26 -- KFF, an organization that says it is an independent source of health policy analysis, polling and in-depth news coverage, issued the following news release:
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Survey: More Than Half of Women in States with Abortion Bans Wouldn't Know Where to Get an Abortion if They Needed One, Up Since 2024
Oct 26, 2026
More than half (53%) of reproductive-age women living in states with abortion-provision bans say they would not know where to go or where to find in
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KFF: Average Monthly Premium for Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Plans Is Projected to Increase by 50% From $34 to $51 in 2027 Unless Enrollees Switch to Lower-Cost Plans
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 31 (TNSrep) -- KFF, an organization that says it is an independent source of health policy analysis, polling and in-depth news coverage, issued the following news release:
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The Average Monthly Premium for Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Plans Is Projected to Increase by 50% From $34 to $51 in 2027 Unless Enrollees Switch to Lower-Cost Plans
Oct 30, 2026
A new KFF analysis finds that the average monthly premium for Medicare Part D coverage in stand-alone pres
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Kooth Urges FDA to Base Generative AI Medical Device Risk on Real-World Use and Safeguards for Young People
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 19, 2026
RE: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7874; Considerations for the Regulation of Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices: Discussion Paper and Request for Feedback
To whom it may concern,
Kooth welcomes the opportunity to comment on the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) discussion paper on the
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Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Opposes Proposed Optional Practical Training Fee Increases
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 28, 2026
The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Director, Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Washington, DC 20528
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov Re: Docket No. ICEB-2026-0100 - Optional Practical Training Fees
Dear Secretary Mullin:
On behalf of the Los Angeles Area Chamber o
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Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: Majority Isn't a Blank Check in California
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary:
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A Majority Isn't a Blank Check in California
By Jesse Arm
Wall Street Journal
October 26th, 2026
There is a constituency for accountable government. What's missing is a durable coalition willing to deliver it.
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Your editorial "California's Wealth Tax Boomerang" (Oct. 22) warns that Proposition 40 could leave California with less revenue rather than more. A recent Manhattan Institute survey
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NAACP, Voting Rights Groups Secure Victory after DOJ tries to Silence California Voters
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP issued the following news release:
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NAACP, Voting Rights Groups Secure Victory after DOJ tries to Silence California Voters
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, for the second time, rejected an attempt by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to disenfranchise more than 20,000 Californians in the 2026 midterm elections.
This ruling comes after the DOJ sued the state of California for refusing to
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North Carolina Center for Nonprofits Urge IRS To Withdraw Proposed Rule On Racial Nondiscrimination In Private Schools
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 30, 2026
CC:PA:01:PR (REG-119986-25)
Internal Revenue Service
Room 5503
P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044
Re: Comments on REG-119986-25, Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools, 91 FR 56811
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The North Carolina Center for Nonprofits (the Center) welcomes
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Ranking Member Lofgren Demands Answers on Over a Billion of Withheld FY26 Funds at NSF
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSida) -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Lofgren Demands Answers on Over a Billion of Withheld FY26 Funds at NSF
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(Washington, DC) - This week, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) sent a letter to Brian Stone, Chief of Staff at the National Science Foundation, demanding answers on the status of over one billion dollars of unspent congressionally appropriated funds. The money was due to be spent by the end of Fiscal
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Rep. Kim Issues Letter to Secretary of State Rubio on U.S. Travel Warnings, Wrongful Detentions in China
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on U.S. travel warnings and wrongful detentions in China:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 29, 2026
Dear Secretary Rubio,
I write to commend you and the State Department ("Department") for the October 19th, 2026, update to the Department's advisory statement for Americans considering travel to the People's Republic of China ("PRC"). The Department's new
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Reps. Pallone, Lofgren, Raskin Issue Letter to Anthropic CEO Amodei
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 27, 2026
Mr. Dario Amodei
Chief Executive Officer
Anthropic
548 Ma
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Reps. Pallone, Lofgren, Raskin Issue Letter to Google CEO Pichai
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, to Google CEO Sundar Pichai:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 27, 2026
Mr. Sundar Pichai
Chief Executive Officer
Google
1600 Amphi
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Reps. Pallone, Lofgren, Raskin Issue Letter to Meta CEO Zuckerberg
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 27, 2026
Mr. Mark Zuckerberg
Chief Executive Officer
Meta
1 Meta Way
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Reps. Pallone, Lofgren, Raskin Issue Letter to OpenAI CEO Altman
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 27, 2026
Mr. Sam Altman
Chief Executive Officer
OpenAI
1455 Third Stree
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Reps. Pallone, Lofgren, Raskin Issue Letter to SpaceXSI CEO Musk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, to SpaceXSI CEO Elon Musk:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 27, 2026
Mr. Elon Musk
Chief Executive Officer
SpaceXSI
1 Rocket Road
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Reps. Sherman, Beatty Issue Letter to SEC Chairman Atkins
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, issued the following letter with Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, ranking member of the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, to Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul S. Atkins:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 30, 2026
The Honorable Paul S. Atkins
Chairman
U.S. Securitie
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San Diego County Superintendent of Schools Ciriza: Census Bureau Should Withdraw Proposed 2030 Residence and Demographic Question Changes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
October 13, 2026
U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Department of Commerce
4600 Silver Hill Road
Designation: ADDEMO/FRN
Washington, DC 20746
Re: Proposed Rule, Decennial Census of the Population of Americans, Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions, 91 Fed. Reg. 57524 (Sept. 10, 2026)
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Soft Lights Foundation Urges NHTSA to Reject or Sever ADS Marker Lamp Provisions Over Glare, Cognitive Load, and Disability Impacts
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Soft Lights Foundation
9450 SW Gemini Dr., PMB 717836
Beaverton, OR 97008
www.softlights.org
Light should guide us, not blind us.
October 28, 2026
Docket Management Facility U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., West Building, Suite W58-213 Washington, D.C. 20590
Re: Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1519
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Stan State Makes Study Abroad More Accessible to Students
TURLOCK, California, Nov. 1 -- California State University Stanislaus campus posted the following news:
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Stan State Makes Study Abroad More Accessible to Students
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At Stanislaus State, studying abroad is becoming an increasingly central part of the Warrior experience.
This year, more students studied abroad than in any year in the past two decades. The growth reflects President Britt Rios-Ellis' priority of creating meaningful, affordable and accessible international experiences for s
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Stanford University School of Medicine: Investigating How Mental Health and Cancer Survivorship Intersect
STANFORD, California, Oct. 28 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Investigating how mental health and cancer survivorship intersect
By Laura Fraser
A Stanford Medicine study that looked at outcomes of cancer patients identified with mental health disorders found significantly elevated mortality rates two to five years into survivorship.
October 28, 2026
A Stanford Medicine study identified an often-overlooked period of vulnerability for cance
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Stop Smart Meters Australia Urges HHS Surveillance and Better Disclosure for Smart Meter RF Health Risks
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Reg. No. A0059190N ABN 14 717 028 504
Attn: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary
Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Docket ID: HHS-OASH-2026-0397
Subject: Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure
Response to Question 2:
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Taxpayer-Funded Berkeley Has Paid Wealth Tax Proponents $8.5 Million Since 2013
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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Taxpayer-Funded Berkeley Has Paid Wealth Tax Proponents $8.5 Million Since 2013
John Kartch
10/26/2026
California wealth tax proponents Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman together have received $8.5 million in total pay and benefits from taxpayer-funded Berkeley since 2013, according to public data compiled at TransparentCalifornia.com here and here.
Saez co-wrote Proposition 40, and Zucman is a top cheerl
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United Launch Alliance Backs FAA Critical Space Launch Corridors to Integrate Surging Commercial Operations into National Airspace
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Submitted Online via Regulations.gov
Docket Operations, M-30
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Room W12-140
West Building Ground Floor
Washington, DC 20590-0001
RE: Siting New Spaceports and Use of Priority Airspace for Critical Space Launch Corridors
Docket No. FAA-2026-9736
Unite
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University of California Merced campus Professor Hamilton Urges IRS to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Subject:
Comments on Proposed Rule: Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools [REG-119986-25]
To the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service:
I write in opposition to proposed Treas. Reg. Sec. 1.501(c)(3)-2. I am a professor of sociology at the University of California, Merced, a public research u
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University of California Santa Barbara to Repatriate Human Remains to Santa Ynez Band of Chumash
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSFR) -- The University of California, Santa Barbara's Repository for Archaeological and Ethnographic Collections will repatriate human remains representing two Native American individuals to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation.
The remains were collected from an unknown location near Lompoc in Santa Barbara County, California. The collector and removal date are unknown. Helen Loney donated the remains to UC Santa Barbara around 198
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University of California-Davis to Repatriate Human Remains to Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSFR) -- The University of California, Davis campus, will repatriate human remains representing one Native American individual to the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation in California.
The ancestral remains were identified as originating from the Cuyama Valley Site, although documentation contains conflicting information about the precise recovery location. Records indicate the remains most likely came from the Cuyama Valley in Santa Ba
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University of Southern California Professor Pacifici Calls for Workforce and Research Infrastructure to Regulate Generative AI Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
USC DRQS Comments October 2026
1 Comments on FDA's Discussion Paper Considerations for the Regulation of Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices
Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7874 Submitted by: The Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences The University of Southern California Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science
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Utah Law faculty updates: October 2026
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 1 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news:
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Utah Law faculty updates: October 2026
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Each month, we share notable updates--including presentations, publications, panels, and other accomplishments--from Utah Law faculty members.
Associate Professor Daniel Aaron
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* Daniel Aaron, "Reimagining FDA's Corporate Funding: Pathways to Reform or Abolition of User Fees" (draft white paper, 2026).
* Daniel Aaron, "
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Wash. Secretary of State: Statement About Washington's Safe and Secure Elections
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 26 -- The Washington Secretary of State issued the following news:
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Statement about Washington's safe and secure elections
October 26, 2026
OLYMPIA -- The Office of the Secretary of State has received a letter from the Department of Justice requesting information about individuals appearing on Washington's voter rolls.
We are carefully reviewing the request and assessing the information sought to ensure that our response complies with applicable state and fed
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Women's Health Advocates Urges FDA to Mandate Demographic Subgroup Testing for Generative AI Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment to FDA on Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices
Docket: FDA-2026-N-7874, Regulations.gov
Subject: Considerations for the Regulation of Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices: Discussion Paper and Request for Feedback (August 2026)
Comment deadline: October 19, 2026
Submitted by: Women's Health Technology Coali
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