WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Georgia Budget and Policy Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education, urging significant modifications to the proposed rulemaking regarding the Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee. The organization advocates for the implementation of a streamlined income-based repayment plan that benefits all student loan borrowers in Georgia. GBPI emphasizes the urgency of creating a repayment plan that is both accessi more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-209) on a resolution (H.Res. 598) providing for the adoption of a House resolution (H.Res. 589) providing for the public release of documents, records and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. The report was advanced by Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, on July 21, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION The resolution provides that House Resolution 589 is hereby  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The National Potato Council (NPC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing strong support for the proposed rescission of the 2024 Final Rule titled "Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States." The NPC represents American potato growers responsible for over 95% of U.S. potato production, contributing more than $10.8 billion at the farm gate to the economy and supporting over 714,000 jo more ST