WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- A coalition of 36 disability rights, and social justice advocacy organizations has expressed strong opposition to a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding proposed changes to the regulations governing Registered Apprenticeship programs. The letter raises concerns about the potential elimination of both the 7% utilization goal for employing qualified individuals with disabilities and the requirement that applicants be allowed to voluntaril more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Nine academic researchers has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging enhancements to its proposed rule for front-of-package labels (FOPLs) on packaged foods. The researchers highlighted their support for a mandatory labeling system aimed at better informing consumers about nutrients high in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars. In their correspondence, the researchers detailed findings from three experimental studies they c more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Batson Firm PLLC, Chattanooga, Tennessee, on behalf of a corporate client, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education weighing in on the agency's proposed priority to advance artificial intelligence in education. The firm praises the administration's commitment to integrating AI into American classrooms, stating it is crucial for preparing students for the workforce. The company expressed appreciation for the Administration's commitment  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Carolina Low Vision Rehab, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concern over proposed cuts to reimbursement rates for occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) services. The organization emphasizes that these changes could undermine efforts to address chronic disease rates in the U.S. by restricting access to critical preventive care. The letter outlines that CMS has more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians, Raleigh, has officially expressed strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Education's proposed rule that seeks to redefine "qualifying employer" under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The NCAFP represents over 4,300 family physicians and medical students across North Carolina and has urged the Department to withdraw this proposed rule or significantly revise it to safeguard the PSLF eligibility for phy more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation Inc., Raleigh, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice addressing the effects of state laws on the national economy and interstate commerce. Representing approximately 31,000 farmers, NCFB advocates for improvements that enhance the agriculture industry, which remains the largest sector of the state's economy. In their letter, NCFB commended North Carolina's series of reforms over the past decade th more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is reviewing 30 properties that have been nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register is the nation's list of cultural resources considered worthy of preservation. Its purpose is to recognize properties for their historical relevance, to provide recognition of their importance to the country's heritage and to encourage their preservation. Nomin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The North Carolina Justice Center, Raleigh, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the proposed rule, "Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service." The organization argues that the regulation changes threaten the livelihoods and protections of millions of homecare workers, who play a crucial role in providing care to their communities. The Justice Center, a non-profit advocating for low-income individuals, expre more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- TimeDoc Health, Cary, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing strong support for the agency's proposed updates in the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The health tech company urges CMS to finalize specific proposals that enhance chronic care management and simplification of billing processes, which will ultimately benefit Medicare beneficiaries. In its comments, TimeDoc lauds CMS more ST