WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Baja California Medical Device Cluster and Index Nacional have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the Section 232 investigation into the importation of medical devices, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE). These organizations emphasize the critical importance of their collaborative network to both the U.S. and Mexico in the realm of medical technology. The letter highlights that the Baja California region has  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- California Trucking Association and Supply Chain Federation, both of Sacramento, California, are calling on the U.S. Department of Transportation to take action in response to a concerning rise in cargo theft incidents. According to details outlined in a public comment letter submitted to the agency, an estimated 36% of all cargo thefts in the nation occurred in the Los Angeles/Long Beach area in the second quarter of 2025. The letter points to various forms of cargo thef more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Chainlink Labs, San Francisco, California, recently submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, addressing the pressing need for innovative methods to detect illicit activity involving digital assets. The company, known for its role in developing the industry-standard oracle platform Chainlink, expressed strong support for regulation that emphasizes technological advancement and industry input. In the letter, Chainlink Labs outlined various c more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Jenifer Sanchez Vilchis, a DACA recipient from Sun Valley, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) calling for an amendment to existing regulations that currently limit Commercial Driver's License (CDL) eligibility to specific visa holders. The petitioner, who has lived in the United States since childhood, holds multiple degrees and has undertaken rigorous training to become a school-bus driver. The petiti more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- DMG Mori Seiki Company (DMG), a leader in precision manufacturing technology, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce addressing its concerns about the Section 232 national security investigation related to imports of robotics and industrial machinery. DMG's letter highlights the implications of proposed tariffs that could significantly impact American manufacturing and innovation. Headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, with major fac more ST

KEENE, California, Oct. 25 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release: * * * Farm worker movement marks Larry D. Itliong Day * Today is Larry Itliong Day in California, honoring the Filipino American labor leader whose union members began the Delano Grape Strike on Sept. 8, 1965. The largely Filipino Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, which Larry helped lead, walked out on strike against Delano, Calif.-area table and wine grape growers and quickly  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, El Segundo, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the Section 232 national security investigation into imports of personal protective equipment, medical consumables, and medical equipment. The company emphasizes its critical role in the U.S. healthcare system while advocating for fair trade policies that would help stabilize the medical supply chain amid rising tariffs and the complexiti more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The National Center for Youth Law, Oakland, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education opposing a proposed change that would eliminate the significant disproportionality data collection under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The organization strongly contests the department's request to remove this critical reporting requirement from Section V of the Annual State Application under Part B of IDEA, arguing tha more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-California, submitted a letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Transportation raising concerns regarding a recent interim final rule that could have extensive effects on the trucking community and the broader economy. The rule, announced on September 29, aims to pause, identify, and revoke Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) held by "non-domiciled" drivers in California, prompting significant pushback from various stakeholders. Specifically, the le more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Resmed Corp., San Diego, California, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce emphasizing its commitment to expanding domestic manufacturing within the medical technology sector. As the only major continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device manufacturer maintaining a robust research and development and production footprint in the U.S., Resmed aims to address concerns related to national security in light of ongoing efforts under Section 2 more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Stripe, South San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury expressing its views on enhancing tools for detecting illicit activity involving digital assets. The letter addresses the implications of the recently enacted GENIUS Act and emphasizes the need for more adaptive regulatory frameworks that can keep pace with innovation in the financial sector. In its correspondence, Stripe highlights that the current U.S. f more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Internet Preservation Society, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), expressing strong support for a proposed rule that seeks to prohibit the use of reputation risk in banking decisions. The organization emphasizes the need for transparency in the termination processes employed by financial institutions to ensure consumer rights are safeguarded. In the letter, USIPS underscores that wh more ST