WASHINGTON, April 8 -- A-Tec Ambulance Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information on "Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare" (CRUSH). The letter proposes numerous enhancements aimed at combating fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. The company emphasized augmenting CMS's existing statutory authorities to expedite the exclusion of fr more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Acorns Grow Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the Interagency Financial Literacy and Education Commission's (FLEC) review of the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. The company, which serves over 14 million Americans, emphasized the importance of embedding financial education early in life and improving transparency around complex financial products. In its letter, Acorns advocated for maintaining Basic  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- AlgoPatrol submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the agency's CRUSH Initiative aimed at eliminating fraudulent and wasteful healthcare claims. The letter details AlgoPatrol's advanced autonomous AI system designed to intercept improper claims during adjudication rather than relying on retrospective audits. The company seeks engagement with the CMS Office of Program Integrity to demonstrate their technology's capabil more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The American Bar Association (ABA) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing concerns about a proposed regulation that would change the review process for bar complaints against DOJ attorneys. The ABA warns that the regulation would effectively block independent ethics investigations conducted by state, territorial, and D.C. bar authorities by allowing the DOJ to review such complaints first and request suspension of any parallel inves more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury expressing concerns and recommendations regarding the proposed rulemaking under Section 45Z, the Clean Fuel Production Credit. The ACC represents leading companies in the business of chemistry and advocates for policies that foster energy production, environmental sustainability, and economic growth in the United States. In its letter, the ACC applauds Treasur more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service addressing the proposed rule on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The letter raises multiple concerns about the implementation of the rule, particularly criticizing its potential climate impact, cost-effectiveness, and interpretation of qualifying fuels. The AEI letter contends that the statutory objective of Section 45Z, wh more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The American Legal Ethics Association (ALEA) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice criticizing the DOJ's proposed nationwide rule aimed at addressing attorney misconduct within the department. The rule seeks to formalize internal DOJ investigations of alleged ethics violations by DOJ attorneys before state bar disciplinary authorities may proceed with their own inquiries. ALEA flagged concerns that the rule could undermine the enforcement of s more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The American Lung Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the development of guidance for alternative fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure under the Clean School Bus Program. The organization underscored the importance of advancing zero-emission technology in school transportation to protect children's health from harmful pollutants associated with diesel and other combustion engines. The American Lung Associ more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Artemis Connection submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC). The letter advocates for transforming the National Strategy for Financial Literacy from a passive knowledge model into an active framework that combines behavior, protection, and wealth-building. Artemis Connection explains that the current national approach faces a gap between financial knowledge and actionable capability. The or more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- ATA Action has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing CMS's proposed exclusion of all diagnoses from audio-only telehealth visits, identified by modifiers 93 and FQ, from the MA risk adjustment model on the basis that such encounters do not meet the "face-to-face" requirement. ATA Action urges CMS to reconsider this exclusion, highlighting that audio-only telehealth is a critical modality for patients, especially those more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Request for Information (RFI) on Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH). AWN strongly opposes the initiative, expressing concerns that the proposed regulations could disproportionately harm underserved communities, including autistic individuals, gender nonconforming people, immigrants, and disabled po more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Big Haus Consulting LLC, Seattle, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the proposed rule to amend 28 C.F.R. Part 77. The proposal would grant the Attorney General unilateral authority for the initial review of state bar complaints and discipline investigations targeting current and former DOJ attorneys. Big Haus Consulting argues the rule exceeds statutory authority under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 530B, threatens attorney accountability, ra more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Cato Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice concerning the agency's proposed rule titled "Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys." The Cato Institute's senior legal fellow argues that the rule, which would change how allegations of professional misconduct against DOJ attorneys are reviewed, is flawed in multiple ways. The letter contends that the proposed rule is overly vague, p more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Center for Medicare Advocacy submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D rate notice. The organization addressed concerns about risk adjustment policies used in MA payment calculations that may be exploited by plans to inflate payments improperly. The Center highlighted that risk adjustment mechanisms are designed to adjust payments based on the expected medical costs of enroll more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Center for Transportation and the Environment submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the agency's Clean School Bus Program and its guidance on alternative fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure deployment. CTE emphasized that battery electric school buses (BEBs) are commercially available today and meet the operational needs of school districts. BEBs accommodate predictable route structures, moderate daily mile more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- CGS Administrators LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services offering comprehensive suggestions to strengthen the agency's efforts to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare programs. The letter responds to CMS's Request for Information regarding their Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH) initiative. CGS emphasizes that three strategic uses of CMS's existing authorities could curta more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah, Oklahoma, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding updates to the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. As the largest federally recognized tribe in the U.S., the Cherokee Nation emphasized the importance of tailoring financial education initiatives to address the unique challenges and strengths of tribal communities. The letter stressed that financial capability and consumer protection more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Chickaloon Village Traditional Council, Sutton, Alaska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. National Park Service opposing to the rule which seeks to alter current regulations by granting the State of Alaska primary authority over fish and wildlife management within these protected areas. CVTC, the governing body of the federally-recognized Chickaloon Native Village, emphasized its responsibility to safeguard the health and welfare of its Tribal citizens more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Child Poverty Action Lab submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission regarding a proposed rulemaking to tackle unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. CPAL's letter presents findings from a summer 2024 study examining hidden mandatory monthly fees, often referred to as junk fees, charged by apartment complexes in Dallas, Texas. CPAL's research surveyed 60 market-rate apartment complexes listed on apartments.com. The organizations' secre more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Continuum Ag submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the proposed rule for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The letter emphasizes the crucial need for the rapid completion and update of the feedstock Carbon Intensity (CI) scoring system, which will play a pivotal role in the success of the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit program. The organization expressed strong support for including feedstock CI reductions in the  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- CU Financial Services submitted a public comment letter supporting the National Credit Union Administration highlighting the firm's endorsement of the NCUA Board's efforts to streamline regulatory requirements and reduce burdensome rules that have constrained credit union conversions since the original regulations took effect in 2006 under the Federal Credit Union Act. The consulting company expressed approval of the NCUA's initiative to remove outdated and overly prescri more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Datavant, a health data collaboration platform, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year 2027 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies. Datavant provided feedback specifically on the proposal to exclude diagnoses from unlinked chart review records (CRRs) from risk score calculations and offered observations on more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- DaVita, a kidney care provider, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services responding to the agency's Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year 2027 concerning Medicare Advantage (MA) capitation rates and related payment policies. DaVita emphasized the importance of ensuring that MA plans adequately support beneficiaries living with kidney disease through coordinated and integrated care. In the letter, DaVita noted t more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Dryland Genetics, Ames, Iowa, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the proposed regulations on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The company emphasized the importance of explicitly including proso millet as an eligible feedstock within the emissions rate table or ensuring its equitable treatment alongside similar grain feedstocks. In its letter, Dryland Genetics highlighted proso millet's established commercial pro more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Duke University Robert J. Margolis, MD Institute for Health Policy has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Advance Notice for Medicare Advantage Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies. The Duke-Margolis Institute emphasized the critical need for modernizing the Medicare Advantage (MA) payment system, particularly the risk adjustment mechanism, to better align s more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Dutchess Community College, Fairview, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education responding to the public comment period for the AHEAD Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the Workforce Pell (WFP) expansion. Serving over 9,000 students annually with programs ranging from degrees and certificates to workforce training, the college highlighted its commitment to workforce development and requested clarifications to improve th more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- EmblemHealth, a nonprofit health plan serving over 2 million people including Medicare Advantage enrollees, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D payment policies. The letter addresses CMS's proposed exclusion of diagnoses derived from unlinked chart review records in the calculatio more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Environmental Defense Center and Center for Biological Diversity have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration opposing the proposed issuance of a Special Permit for Sable Offshore Corp.'s Las Flores Pipeline System. The letter challenges PHMSA's assertion of jurisdiction and raises numerous environmental, safety, and procedural issues related to the restart of the pipelines, desig more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service regarding the proposed rulemaking under Internal Revenue Code Section 45Z, known as the Clean Fuel Production Credit. As a public interest organization devoted to climate stabilization and environmental protection, EDF emphasizes the need for a comprehensive and scientifically robust framework to incentivize clean transportation fuel pr more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's Clean School Bus Program (CSBP). Representing members across the Midwest states in EPA Region 5-Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin-ELPC provided recommendations on the types of school buses that should be eligible for program funding, emphasizing the benefits of electric school buses (ESBs). ELPC outline more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Environmental Protection Network submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing serious concerns about the agency's recent proposal regarding ethylene oxide emissions standards for sterilization facilities. The group, composed of hundreds of former EPA staff with expertise in environmental regulation and science, challenged the justification and scientific basis of the EPA's reconsideration of its National Emission Standards fo more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- First State Design submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule that would permit Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) owners to implement work requirements and term limits on housing assistance. The letter highlights concerns that the rule would undermine property stability, impose unfunded administrative burdens, and ultimately jeopardize housing affordability fo more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Foster City Chamber of Commerce submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration supporting Zoox's petition for an exemption needed to deploy their automated vehicles commercially. The organization, representing local businesses in California's Foster City, expressed its endorsement for the petition highlighting the economic and technological benefits of approving such a request. According to the Chamber, Zoox's headquarters in F more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Global Accountability Corp. submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the proposed Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH). The letter outlines recommendations on program integrity requirements, fraud detection methodologies, identity proofing, and enhancements for Medicaid and CHIP programs aimed at improving fraud deterrence, payment accuracy, and operational efficiency. The corporation advoc more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Grissan Energy US LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding proposed regulations under Section 45Z of the Clean Fuel Production Credit. The UK-based company, which specializes in producing Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) from food waste, is requesting that the Treasury, along with the Department of Energy and the Internal Revenue Service, amend the annual emissions rate table to include RNG derived from food waste such as bevera more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service regarding the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The organization emphasized its support for proposed regulations that include geographic guardrails for Energy Attribute Certificate (EAC) agreements associated with the tax credit. In the letter, the Chamber highlighted the importance of sourcing EACs f more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- InCharge Energy Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program. The letter addresses the deployment of alternative fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure, emphasizing electric vehicle (EV) charging while expressing non-support for liquified natural gas, compressed natural gas, hydrogen, propane, or biofuels fueling infrastructure for school buses. InCharge Energy highlighted its vertically  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Initiative for Sustainable Transportation (IST) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning the development of guidance for alternative fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure deployment under the Clean School Bus Funding Program. IST advocates for a broader consideration of compressed natural gas (CNG) and renewable natural gas (RNG) as viable and competitive options for school districts nationwide. In its letter, IST more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Integrative Health Policy Consortium (IHPC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging a recalibration of the proposed Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) to better align student loan accountability frameworks with the unique economic and workforce characteristics of licensed healthcare professions. The Consortium emphasizes that current evaluation methods relying heavily on early-career earnings metrics misrepresent lo more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Iowa Biodiesel Board submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urging expanded recognition and support for biomass-based diesel fuels in the agency's Clean School Bus Funding Programs. Representing biodiesel producers, distributors, and farmers across Iowa, the group highlighted biodiesel as a clean, economically beneficial fuel option suitable for school bus fleets. The letter emphasized Iowa's leadership as the top biodiesel-produ more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Iowa Biodiesel Board submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service addressing the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit Proposed Rulemaking. The board represents producers, distributors, and farmers in Iowa's biodiesel industry and emphasizes the industry's economic importance in the state. While Iowa's production decreased in 2025 to an estimated 266 million gallons, it remains the leading biodiesel-producing state, leveraging comprehensive stat more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture emphasizing the indispensable role played by data from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) in valuing agricultural property for property tax purposes in Iowa. The letter responds to the USDA's request for information on opportunities, challenges, and emerging areas in statistical data, analysis, and research within the department. The IDR under more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Iowa Soybean Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency advocating for the explicit recognition and prioritization of biomass-based diesel (BBD) as a near-term, cost-effective clean fuel solution in the EPA's Clean School Bus funding programs. Representing about 37,000 soybean farmers in Iowa, ISA emphasized the benefits of BBD as an immediately deployable, sustainable alternative for school bus fleets across the nation.  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The International Organization for Standardization Standards Advisory Group submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding regulations for permitted payment stablecoin issuers (PPSIs). The SAG emphasized the importance of using Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs) to enhance transparency, regulatory oversight, and interagency coordination in the stablecoin ecosystem. ISO is an independent global organization that develops consens more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Kansas Corn Growers Association (KCGA) submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding the proposed regulations implementing Section 45Z, the Clean Fuel Production Credit. KCGA, representing over 1,100 corn farmer members in Kansas, emphasized the vital role that on-farm practices play in reducing carbon intensity (CI) and urged the Treasury Department and IRS to recognize these contributions in the final rulemaking to support rural economic more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- LanzaJet Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding the proposed regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The company expressed support for the initiative by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS to implement technology-neutral and performance-based incentives aimed at accelerating decarbonization in transportation fuels. LanzaJet operates the world's first commercial-scale Alcohol-to-Jet facility in Soperto more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Lawyers' Committee for Rhode Island has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys." The organization warns that the rule would undermine the Rhode Island Judiciary Disciplinary Board's authority to review misconduct complaints involving Rhode Island-licensed attorneys employed by the Department of Justice. The Com more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Life Cycle Associates LLC, Portola Valley, California, a consultancy specializing in lifecycle analysis, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding the proposed regulations for Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The company has requested the opportunity to testify telephonically at the IRS hearing scheduled for May 26, 2026. In the letter addressed to the IRS, Life Cycle Associates emphasized the need to ensure consistency in th more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Longview Chamber of Commerce, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing the proposed rules to implement Workforce Pell Grants. Representing employers across East Texas, including sectors like advanced manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and logistics, the Chamber emphasized the importance of Workforce Pell in expanding access to short-term, high-quality training programs that support economic mobility and business growth. T more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Lumeris, St. Louis, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Advantage Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies. The organization expressed support for CMS's strategic vision of person-centered care but outlined significant concerns about proposed reforms to risk adjust more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the development of guidance for alternative fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure deployment under the Clean School Bus Funding Programs. MECA emphasizes the importance of a performance-based and cost-effective Clean School Bus program that accommodates a diverse array of powertrains and alternative fuels to address the needs of  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Martin Health System Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services outlining their 2024 quality improvement initiative to enhance risk stratification and treatment decision-making for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) patients through implementation of the DCISionRT genomic assay. This initiative aims to reduce overtreatment by safely omitting adjuvant radiation therapy in low-risk patients ident more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the agency's Proposed Rule titled "Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys." The new rule seeks to amend DOJ regulations to allow the department to review allegations against its current or former attorneys before state bar disciplinary authorities can undertake investigative steps that involve DOJ attorneys. In his le more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The National Housing Law Project (NHLP) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding the agency's Notice of Certain Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAF) for 2026. NHLP, a legal advocacy organization focused on affordable housing and residents' rights, raised concerns about the adequacy of the current OCAF methodology for adjusting rents on subsidized properties. NHLP explained that the OCAF, a composite fact more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Neste US submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding the proposed regulations for the Clean Fuel Production Credit (CFPC) under Section 45Z of the Internal Revenue Code. The letter addresses issues arising from recent legislative enhancements under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, focusing on qualified sales substantiation, production processes, and feedstock traceability. Neste, a leading producer of  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Neukom Center for the Rule of Law and the Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession of Stanford Law School submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing concerns about the DOJ's proposed rule governing the discipline of agency lawyers. The proposed regulation seeks to grant the Attorney General new authority to review and potentially pause state bar disciplinary investigations into DOJ attorneys before those investigations can pro more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The New York City Bar Association submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Justice seeking to review state bar complaints and allegations against DOJ attorneys before state authorities can act. The association argues that the proposed regulation violates the McDade Amendment, undermines long-standing state disciplinary authority, and is contrary to the public interest. The New York City Bar Association, representing over 20,000 legal professionals more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- NYC School Bus Umbrella Services submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's request for information on alternative fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure deployment under the Clean School Bus funding programs. The letter outlines NYCSBUS's perspectives on electric school bus adoption, fueling infrastructure challenges, supply chain issues, and program oversight aimed at improving air quality and health outcomes in more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Proteum Energy submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed regulations under Section 45Z of the Internal Revenue Code. The letter addresses a notice which outlines new rules for the clean fuel production credit (PTC) aimed at promoting low-carbon transportation fuels in the United States. Proteum Energy praised the Treasury Department, IRS, and Department of Energy for their efforts but expressed concerns that specific modification more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Ryan LLC, Plano, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency addressing the agency's Request for Information on alternative fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure under the Clean School Bus Program. The company expressed support for the program's goals to reduce emissions and provided a series of recommendations aimed at improving the program's effectiveness, expanding participation, and ensuring practical implementat more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The San Diego County Bar Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing opposition to a proposed rulemaking that seeks to grant the DOJ greater authority over state bar disciplinary proceedings. The DOJ's proposal aims to establish a process for reviewing bar complaints against Department of Justice attorneys nationwide, granting the agency power to halt state investigations and discipline actions until the DOJ completes its  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- SCAN Health Plan submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns about the Medicare Advantage (MA) market and proposed methodological changes for calendar year 2027. The nonprofit MA plan highlighted challenges posed by CMS's new Rx-Hierarchical Condition Category (Rx-HCC) risk model and urged reforms to the Total Beneficiary Cost (TBC) test to ensure market stability and adequ more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- SchoolHouse Connection submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing proposed rules for Workforce Pell Grants. The nonprofit organization advocates for youth experiencing homelessness and assists numerous K-12 districts, higher education institutions, and homeless service providers nationwide. Their letter highlighted concerns and recommendations intended to improve access and reduce barriers to Pell Grants for unaccompanied homeless yout more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Select Health submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing proposed methodological changes for the 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) capitation rates and Part C and Part D payment policies. Representing a mission-driven system focused on community health, Select Health provided extensive feedback emphasizing beneficiary well-being, equitable access, and sustainable quality improvements. Select Health opposed the inclusion of deni more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Student Money Management Center at the University of Illinois System submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Literacy and Education Commission. The letter responds to FLEC's request for information on updates to the U.S. National Strategy for Financial Literacy. Drawing on their extensive experience providing educational programs to students and families nationwide, SMMC emphasized the importance of recognizing financial literacy as an ongoing process that s more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service of Ohio Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information related to initiatives targeting healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse through the Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH) program. In the letter, Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service advocates for program enhancements specifically focused on non-emergency ambulance tra more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Texas Association of Business submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education addressing concerns over the proposed 25% limit on instruction conducted by non-accredited organizations under the Workforce Pell program. The association warned that this cap could diminish the effectiveness of important workforce training programs that rely heavily on partnerships with employers and external trainers. Workforce Pell more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Thomas Built Buses, High Point, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Clean School Bus Program's future structure. As a leading manufacturer of school buses and subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America, Thomas Built Buses emphasized the importance of aligning the program's funding and oversight with the practical realities of school bus production, infrastructure deployment, and financial operations more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Tiger Fuel Co., Charlottesville, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's request for information on developing guidance for alternative fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure deployment under the Clean School Bus funding programs. The company advocated for enhanced funding support for propane-powered school buses. In the letter, Tiger Fuel Company highlighted that nearly 24,000 propane-fueled school  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Tiny House Alliance USA has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division raising multiple concerns about the current practices of standards development organizations (SDOs), particularly regarding collaboration among competitors. The letter expresses apprehension about the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) process and the activities of the International Code Council (ICC), highlightin more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Triple-S Corporation, San Juan, Puerto Rico, the leading Blue Cross Blue Shield plan of Puerto Rico and part of GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year 2027 regarding Medicare Advantage Capitation Rates, Part C and D Payment Policies, and Star Ratings updates. The letter expresses support for CMS's position  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The Endowment, a nonprofit organization working to promote the health of the nation's working forests and rural forest-reliant communities, highlighted the challenges faced by the forest and wood products sector, especially concerning markets for low value wood materials. Employing approximately 925,000 p more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The United Council on Welfare Fraud submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services emphasizing the need for stronger regulations and enforcement to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse within Medicaid, particularly regarding beneficiary fraud. UCOWF highlighted longstanding concerns about CMS's reliance on self-attestation in Medicaid eligibility determinations, describing it as a significant vulnerability exploited by fraudsters. The organiz more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- VIVA HEALTH, an Alabama-based non-profit health plan serving over 50,000 Medicare members, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter addresses the advance notice of methodological changes for Medicare Advantage (MA) capitation rates and payment policies for calendar year 2027. VIVA HEALTH emphasized concerns regarding the agency's proposed growth percentage estimates for m more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- W2Fuel LLC, an independent biodiesel producer operating a 15 million gallon per year facility in Adrian, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit proposed rulemaking under IRS Notice 2026-0133-0001. The company expressed support for the overall guidance provided but highlighted several areas requiring additional clarification to enable industry growth and regulatory compliance. W more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- WelbeHealth, a physician-led Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) organization operating multiple centers in California and expanding in other states, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter addressed methodological changes proposed for Calendar Year 2027 Medicare Advantage capitation rates and Part C and Part D payment policies, urging CMS to take several actions to better accommodate the complex care n more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Yosemite Clean Energy submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding the agency's 45Z Proposed Rule Making. The letter addresses the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set rule clarifications for clean fuel production credits, focusing on the eligibility and procedural requirements under Section 45Z of the Internal Revenue Code. YCE advocates for regulatory adjustments to support biomass fuel producers and facilitate investment certainty ami more ST