WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Jason Canzano, managing director of Acelleron Medical Products, North Andover, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce opposing the Section 232 investigation into imports of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), medical consumables, and medical equipment. Canzano argued that tariffs or quotas on these products would not protect domestic production but would instead function as a tax on patients, families, and providers. Canza more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Akoya LLC, Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), urging the agency to strengthen consumer financial data protections as it revisits its Personal Financial Data Rights (PFDR) Rule. The letter expresses concern over the ongoing security risks associated with current practices and calls for a comprehensive ban on screen scraping, which the organization identifies as a significant threat to consumer pri more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Zachary Rossetti, an associate professor of special education at Boston University, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns over a recent proposal to eliminate the collection of significant disproportionality data under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Rossetti emphasizes the importance of these data in informing equitable educational practices and ensuring accountability within sta more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU), Marlborough, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding the agency's Advance notice of proposed rulemaking on personal financial data rights. With approximately $12 billion in assets serving members nationwide, DCU emphasizes the importance of allowing consumers access to their financial data while also ensuring robust privacy protections and secure operations. In its comme more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Housing Partnership Network, Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation urging a focused review of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations. The letter addresses the necessity of maintaining the CRA's core objectives to ensure access to credit and services, particularly for low- and moderate-income communities more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Notarize, Inc. (doing business as Proof.com), Boston, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, addressing the urgent need for innovative solutions to detect illicit activity involving digital assets. The innovative company, known for its digital identity and transaction security platform, has served numerous Fortune 100 companies, facilitating over $600 billion in secure transactions. Proof's letter comes in response to  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review, Boston, Massachusetts, issued a report assessing the clinical effectiveness and value of cytisinicline, a plant-derived smoking cessation therapy, compared with established treatments and behavioral support. The evidence review reflects the latest clinical trial data and cost-effectiveness analyses as of October 2025, focusing on both smoking and nicotine vaping cessation in U.S. adults. According to the report, cy more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC), Quincy, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns over the potential removal of the significant disproportionality data collection requirement under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). MDDC aims to highlight the critical role this data plays in ensuring accountability for the identification, placement, and discipline of students with developmenta more ST

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following news: * * * Massachusetts Voters Support Unions for Uber Drivers * New laws could force drivers into unions they didn't choose. A ballot measure passed in Massachusetts last November gives rideshare drivers the right to unionize. At first glance, this sounds good. After all, "supporting workers" is a message that resonates with many of us, but the reality is worrisome for rideshare drivers who value fl more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- MedTechVets, South Hamilton, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce advocating against proposed tariffs on medical devices. The letter, in response to a Section 232 National Security Investigation, highlights the industry's role in providing millions of U.S. jobs, particularly benefiting veterans seeking to leverage their skills in the sector. MedTechVets emphasized the essential role that modern medical technologies play i more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Sekisui Diagnostics, Burlington, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security regarding the Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Personal Protective Equipment, Medical Consumables, and Medical Equipment. The company employs 247 individuals across several U.S. locations, and it argues that any blanket tariffs imposed on medical devices and essential inputs could negatively impa more ST