WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Advance Illinois, Chicago, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing proposed changes to the Annual State Application under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The organization argues against the removal of Section V, which pertains to the accountability of data collection regarding the identification of minority students. In its letter, Advance Illinois emphasizes the importance of accurate data col more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Center for Racial and Disability Justice (CRDJ), Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed revisions to the Annual State Application under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The CRDJ opposes the removal of the requirement to collect and analyze data on "significant disproportionality" in the identification, placement, and discipline o more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Center for Telehealth and eHealth Law (CTeL), Chicago, Illinois, has issued a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expressing concerns regarding proposed limitations on the prescribing of medication through telehealth practices. As a research institute committed to the advancement of patient-centered virtual care, CTeL emphasizes the importance of maintaining flexibility in telehealth regulations to support effective healthcare delivery. CTe 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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Formic Technologies Inc., Chicago, Illinois, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security expressing concerns over the proposed Section 232 investigation into the importation of robotics and industrial machinery. The company argues that limiting access to global robotics technologies could undermine both American manufacturing and national security. The letter emphasizes that a robust industrial base is vital for na more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Fresenius Kabi USA LLC, Lake Zurich, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce seeking to address the implications of Section 232 national security investigations on medical equipment imports. The company emphasizes the critical role of medical devices and consumables in national health preparedness and urges the government to exempt essential products from potential tariffs. In the letter, Fresenius Kabi expresses support for effo more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Howard Brown Health, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission opposing a petition from the America First Legal Foundation. The letter expresses concerns about the possible amendments to the federal voter registration form that would require proof of citizenship for applicants. Howard Brown Health serves over 40,000 patients across its seven locations in Chicago, emphasizing the need for accessible healthcare and voting  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union, Moline, Illinois, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, addressing innovative methods to detect illicit activity involving digital assets. In their comments, the credit union emphasized its commitment to safeguarding the financial system while embracing responsible innovation, acknowledging the challenge of balancing anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT), and sanctio more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Illinois Central College, East Peoria, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing opposition to the proposed changes to the integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS). The college argues that the Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) would impose an excessive burden on open-admissions community colleges, raise serious privacy concerns, and lack the necessary clarity and flexibility for institu more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Kooth USA, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Digital Health Advisory Committee addressing the regulation of generative artificial intelligence-enabled digital mental health medical devices. The letter emphasizes the need for a more comprehensive regulatory framework to ensure both user safety and innovation in the rapidly evolving landscape of digital mental health. With over 20 years of experience in provid more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- U.S. Medical Glove Co. LLC (USMG), Harvard, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce concerning the ongoing Section 232 national security investigation into the imports of personal protective equipment (PPE), medical consumables, and medical equipment. The company highlighted its concerns regarding the nation's heavy reliance on foreign-made gloves and urged the department to identify this dependency as a direct threat to U.S. heal more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Woodstock Institute, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Reserve System regarding the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act (EGRPRA). The organization, which focuses on advancing economic justice and racial equity in the financial industry, emphasizes the need to maintain stability in regulatory frameworks, particularly those concerning the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA more ST