WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- A coalition of nine law school deans has sent a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing strong opposition to proposed regulations that would modify the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The deans argue that these changes could hinder indebted students from pursuing careers in public service, potentially depriving the nation of dedicated professionals in critical sectors such as education, healthcare, and government. The PSLF pro more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Anchor Packaging, a privately held food contact packaging manufacturer based in St. Louis, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing concerns over recent state-level legislation that they argue will strain out-of-state economic dynamics. The company, which focuses on sustainable packaging solutions, has identified three areas of legislation affecting their operations: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs, Post-Consumer Recy more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Benton County Health Department has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the implementation of a proposed rule to establish tobacco product standards that lower the nicotine yield in cigarettes and other combusted tobacco products. Serving nearly 100,000 residents, the department emphasized their commitment to reducing tobacco-related harms in Corvallis and its surrounding commu more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), a trade association representing the $150 billion electrical distribution industry, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice regarding state laws on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). With over 600 members and more than 5,000 locations nationwide, NAED is calling attention to the potential adverse effects of these laws on the national economy and interstate commerce. The proli more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Announce $7.47 Million to Reduce Wildfire Risk and Boost Timber Production * Washington D.C.-- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced more than $7.4 million to support removal and transport of 417,308 tons of low-value trees and woody debris from national forests to processing facilities, including a critical $4.6 million award to support the forest products industry more PR