WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The American Energy and AI Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service expressing support for proposed rule changes concerning the Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations on interagency cooperation. The coalition, representing stakeholders from the energy and technology sectors, emphasizes the need for clearer regulations that govern the consultation process related to the ESA. In their lett more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), expressing support for the proposed removal of the "blanket rule" option for protecting threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This proposal is part of a broader regulatory initiative aimed at streamlining the permitting processes for critical mining projects across the U.S., which the organization believes is essential more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), the nation's largest general farm organization representing nearly six million member families, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding proposed revisions to regulations under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The organization emphasizes the significance of these changes for farmers, ranchers, and foresters who are deeply intertwined with land and wildlife conservation. In the letter, more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- American Rivers has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), expressing strong opposition to a series of proposed rulemakings that would significantly weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The organization, which represents more than 350,000 members and supporters, asserts that these proposed changes threaten vital protections for aquatic ecosystems, river habitats, and the diverse spe more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC), a national advocacy organization representing off-highway vehicle users and recreational stakeholders, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding proposed regulatory revisions to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The organization emphasizes the necessity for these reforms to maintain access for recreational users while ensuring the conservation of imperiled species. In its letter, BRC expresses appreci more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The Center for Biological Diversity, along with more than 80 other organizations, has urged the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to withdraw four proposed regulations regarding the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that they argue would severely weaken protections for endangered wildlife. In a public comment letter addressed to federal agency officials, the coalition expressed its strong opposition to changes that they believe would push hundreds of species closer to extinction.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- In a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a coalition of civil rights and education organizations has raised concerns regarding potential inequities associated with the new individual tax credit for contributions to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs). This tax credit was announced in Notice 2025-70 and is part of the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). While these organizations, whi more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The Coalition for Education Equity of Alaska has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service expressing opposition to the recently signed program allowing tax credits for contributions to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) under Internal Revenue Code Sec. 25F. This initiative, which the organization asserts could subvert public education funding in Alaska, raises concerns about its alignment with state constitutional provisions. The Coalition, more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- A coalition of attorneys general from 19 states, led by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), expressing strong support for four related proposed rulemakings concerning endangered and threatened wildlife and plants. The letter emphasizes their intent to reinstate previous regulations that align with the original mandates of the Endangered Species Act. The coalition believes that the prop more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- A coalition of 193 state legislators from 33 states and Puerto Rico has formally requested the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Commerce to withdraw four proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). In a public comment letter, the lawmakers argue that these changes would strip the ESA of crucial provisions that have historically protected the nation's wildlife and their habitats. The legislators emphasized that maintaining current ESA pr more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- A coalition of consumer, civil and community organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), advocating for enhancements to the agency's Consumer Complaint Intake System Company Portal. The groups expressed their strong belief that effective complaint information collection and the ability to onboard new companies are critical for the agency's operations and essential for consumer protection. The letter highlights the im more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The Everglades Coalition has adopted a resolution opposing proposed revisions to the Endangered Species Act regulations put forward by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service, asserting that the changes would weaken long-standing protections for endangered and threatened wildlife. The coalition, a network of nearly 60 organizations dedicated to protecting and restoring the Greater Everglades Ecosystem, states that the proposed regulator more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- A coalition of 12 Iowa School Tuition Organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Treasury Department concerning the proposed Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program. The organizations have been instrumental in managing Iowa's state tax credit program, demonstrating nearly 20 years of experience in providing essential financial aid to families. Their letter outlines several areas of concern regarding the implementation and administration of the new feder more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The Michigan Association of Public School Academies (MAPSA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury concerning the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship (FSTC) program, advocating for regulations that promote broad participation among scholarship granting organizations (SGOs), schools, and students. The public comment letter, issued in response to Notice 2025-70, outlines critical recommendations to ensure the FSTC program realizes its full po more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The National Aquarium has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expressing concerns regarding proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The organization highlights that the proposed rule changes could have major implications for species conservation and recovery efforts. The National Aquarium's letter emphasizes the troubling nature of the proposed changes, particularly the decision to publish four separate rulemakings while allo more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding proposed revisions to regulations for prohibitions related to threatened wildlife and plants. The Commission praised the proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), emphasizing the importance of effective species recovery and conservation efforts. In its correspondence, the Commission expressed that reforming the ESA is necessary for enhancin more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The New Jersey Council for American Private Education (NJCAPE) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury emphasizing the need for clarity within the framework of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC). The organization represents a broad coalition of private and nonpublic schools in New Jersey and aims to ensure equitable treatment in federal education funding mechanisms. In its letter, NJCAPE outlined several recommendations intended to  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The San Diego Bird Alliance, a non-profit organization with more than 3,000 members, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expressing strong opposition to proposed revisions to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The organization argues that the suggested changes would jeopardize the very effectiveness of a law that has critically contributed to the conservation of numerous species since its inception in 1973. The SDBA's primary concern ce more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Save Our Springs Alliance, a non-profit organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expressing strong opposition to recent proposed rule changes concerning the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The alliance is particularly concerned that these changes threaten to undermine decades of bipartisan support for the protection of endangered and threatened species. The letter states that nearly 84% of Americans continue to support the ES more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- A coalition of state Catholic conferences from California, Hawaii, Kansas, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, Washington and Wisconsin has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing concerns over the federal scholarship tax credit program. The group urges clearer guidance on the treatment and regulation of scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) to ensure federal intent to support diverse educational opportunities, including private more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- The United Water Conservation District has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expressing support for proposed revisions to the regulations under Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The comments were filed following the publication of the proposed rule in the Federal Register on Nov. 21, 2025. Located in California's Ventura County, United Water Conservation District oversees the management of water resources within the Santa more ST