WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Airlines for America (A4A) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) expressing concerns regarding a proposed rulemaking that would add fentanyl testing to the drug-testing panel for safety-sensitive aviation employees. The organization underscores the importance of data-driven approaches to maintain high aviation safety standards while questioning the need for additional testing that may not yield meaningful benefits. In its let more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Ryan Wilson, chair of America First Policy Institute Minnesota State Chapter, submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) expressing support for rule changes that would mandate documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for registering to vote in federal elections. The leader argued that this critical reform is vital to preserving election integrity, claiming the current practice of relying solely on unverified attestation leaves voter rolls ex more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- America's Future Inc., North Port, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission emphasizing the need for documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in the federal voter registration process. This initiative aligns with President Trump's Executive Order 14248, which was aimed at preserving the integrity of American elections. The organization, founded in 1946, has a mission that includes educating citizens about their rights and protecting th more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) expressing support for the inclusion of fentanyl and norfentanyl in drug testing panels for safety-sensitive employees in the public transportation sector. The organization represents a $93 billion industry and plays a critical role in advocating for the safety and well-being of passengers and employees alike. In its communication to t more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The Association of Americans Resident Overseas (AARO), Paris, France, submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission regarding a petition by the America First Legal Foundation. The petition urges changes to the federal voter registration process to include a requirement for documentary proof of U.S. citizenship, specifically requesting amendments to 11 CFR 9428.4. AARO represents Americans residing in over 40 countries, advocating for their voting more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Seamus Reilly, president of Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to refrain from imposing the admissions and consumer transparency supplement (ACTS) on community colleges. The president argued that the elaborate and costly reporting framework is conceived for institutions with dramatically different admissions and financial aid policies, and applying it to open access colleges would  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Health in Partnership, Berkeley, California, a national public health organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) opposing a petition by America First Legal Foundation. The petition seeks to amend current regulations and the National Mail Voter Registration Form to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for individuals registering to vote in federal elections. The organization argues that implementing such require more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Diana Furchtgott-Roth, director of the center for energy, climate, and environment at Heritage Foundation, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation outlining critical research priorities to advance the safe deployment of Automated Vehicles (AVs) across the nation. The letter emphasizes the need for research that addresses safety, technological resilience, and domestic production capabilities. The letter commends the Department's initi more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging the agency to reconsider its proposal to roll back the 2009 Endangerment Finding and greenhouse gas vehicle standards. The ICCT, which focuses on improving transportation's environmental performance, expressed concern that the EPA's actions would hinder efforts to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in the transpor more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Carolyn Sloane Mata, an integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) expert with 15 years of experience as an IPEDS state coordinator and keyholder from Bradenton, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the department to reconsider the proposed Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS). The expert, who has served with the National Postsecondary Education Cooperative-IPEDS, recommended that the Depart more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Colleen C. Currie, a member of the League of Women Voters from Florence, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) opposing a petition to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship (DPOC) on the federal voter registration form. The writer stated that the League is committed to protecting the freedom to vote and fundamentally disagrees with the petition regarding the utility, legality, and tangible impact of DPOC req more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The League of Women Voters of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) urging the agency to reject a petition from the America First Legal Foundation. This petition requests a ruling process that would impose a requirement for documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) on federal voter registration forms. The League, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy ov more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The League of Women Voters of Henderson County, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission in response to a petition from the America First Legal Foundation. The petition requests that the commission consider implementing a rule requiring documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration. The League, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy, expressed strong oppos more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) opposing a petition from the America First Legal Foundation. The petition requests the commission to initiate a ruling process to add a documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) requirement to the federal voter registration form. In their letter, the League emphasizes their mission of empowering voters and defending democracy. They exp more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission regarding a petition by the America First Legal Foundation. The petition requests the commission to initiate a ruling process to add a requirement for documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) to the federal voter registration form. The League, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy, has expressed strong opposition  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Health & Education Justice Initiative (HEJI), St. Louis, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) urging the agency to retain an essential data collection requirement under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This communication follows the DOE's recent Request for Comment regarding Information Collection 1820-0030 concerning the Annual State Application under Part B of the IDE more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Jacob O. Durell, an attorney at law at LOJD PLC, Morrisville, Vermont, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding a proposed rule aiming to define the Treasury Tipped Occupation Codes (TTOCs) and the classifications for occupations that "customarily and regularly receive tips." Durell emphasized the importance of including attorneys in this structure to enhance access to legal services for underserved communities. The letter spec more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing opposition to the proposed admissions and consumer transparency supplement (ACTS) survey that would apply to community colleges regarding financial aid distribution. The letter, which outlines the concerns of the institution, argues that the requirements would impose undue burdens on community colleges already grappling with lim more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Mountain Mamas, Bozeman, Montana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding clean air, clean water, and a healthy climate, has issued a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency urging the agency to uphold its Endangerment Finding under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act. The organization opposed any efforts to repeal or weaken this critical regulation, emphasizing its importance in protecting public health, especially for children. In their c more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in response to the agency's Request for Information aimed at supporting the nationwide deployment of automated vehicles (AVs). The letter underscores the organization's commitment to ensuring that future autonomous transportation solutions are safe, equitable, and beneficial for urban environments. NACTO represen more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Angila Romious, executive director of institutional research and effectiveness at Otis College of Art and Design, a private university in Los Angeles, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education supporting the goal of transparency but warning that the Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) would create an unfunded workload for institutional research offices. The official stated that the highly granular reporting req more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Brooke Gatley, an environmental policy student from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) raising concerns regarding the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP) under the Clean Air Act. The student has expressed strong reservations about the proposal's approval, citing the lack of public health surveys prior to its consideration. The letter highlights that although the Arizona Departme more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Transportation Division (SMART-TD), Independence, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for a balanced approach to workplace drug and alcohol testing policies. Representing approximately 100,000 transportation professionals, including engineers, conductors, and bus operators, SMART-TD emphasizes the need for safety while prioritizing  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The SPAN Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN), Newark, New Jersey, and Family Voices New Jersey submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing opposition to proposed modifications in the Annual State Application under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). SPAN advocates for families of children with disabilities, aiming to influence policies that directly affect their educational experiences. In their message, SPAN h more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The Texas CCS Community Advocacy Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the proposed Class VI carbon dioxide injection well project by Orchard Storage Company. The coalition, which advocates for community health and environmental protection, is urging the EPA to proceed with caution in evaluating the project due to potential risks associated with public safety, groundwater contamination, and overall environmen more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Robin Forman, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns that the proposed Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) for the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) would compromise data accuracy and increase compliance costs. The official stated that while the university supports transparency, t more ST