WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 15, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 RE: Comments in response to the Request for Information on Essential Health Benefits [CMS-9874-NC] Dear Administrator Oz: We, the undersigned 94 organizations, on behalf of millions of pati more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The American Association of State Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * AASCU Expands a Proven Fix for a Hidden Barrier to Graduation: The Course Schedule A new accelerator program brings course scheduling reform to 12 more institutions, funded by Lumina Foundation with support from the Gates Foundation. - NEW ORLEANS, July 16, 2026--The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) today announced the Student-Centered Course Scheduling Accelerator, expanding its course more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial Technology Companies * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in sending a letter (PDF) to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as fintechs, without necessary safeguards to protect con more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 16 -- The Colorado Education Association issued the following news release: * * * CEA Members Speak Out Against Federal Cuts Threatening Colorado Families and Schools CEA members joined educators and community leaders in Thornton to speak out against federal cuts to health care and food assistance, warning that the resulting pressure on Colorado's budget could further threaten funding for public schools. - Colorado educators and community leaders gathered at North Star Elementary School in Thornton on July 13 to high more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES Colorado River Indian Reservation 26600 MOHAVE ROAD PARKER, ARIZONA 85344 TELEPHONE (928) 669 9211 FAX (928) 669-1216 April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Comrnission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Po more ST

DENVER, Colorado, July 16 -- The Colorado State Board of Education issued the following news release: * * * Colorado State Board of Education hears updates on budget, part-time programs for homeschool students In its July meeting, the Colorado State Board of Education met virtually and heard updates on the June budget forecast, implementation of a new law for part-time programs for homeschool students and new statutory requirements for accrediting approved facility schools. Budget forecast improved since March Colorado Department of Educat more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 13 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * David Chung Joins Holland & Hart, Strengthening National Environmental Litigation and Regulatory Capabilities Holland & Hart LLP announced today that David Chung has joined the firm as a partner in its Washington, DC office, further strengthening the firm's Environmental and Natural Resources practice and expanding its capabilities in environmental litigation, regulatory advocacy, and enforcement defense. Chung joins Holland & Hart from Crowell & Mo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 Submitted electronically via regulations.gov Re: CMS-9874-NC: Request for Information; Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard Dear Administrator Oz more ST

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has announced the availability of funding for the NIOSH Miner Safety and Health Training Program in the Western U.S.. This initiative aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of health and safety training for miners operating in states such as California, Colorado, Alaska, and Texas, among others. With an estimated total funding of $2.5 million and an award ceiling of $250,000, the program is expected to yield  more ST

IRVING, Texas, July 13 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa Appoints Jace Conrad Wirth to General Manager, Bretton Woods Ski Area Seasoned mountain resort executive will bring nearly two decades of experience to lead operations at New Hampshire's largest ski area - Bretton Woods, NH - Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Jace Conrad Wirth as General Manager of Bretton Woods Ski Area. With nearly two decades of leadership experience at  more PR

NEW YORK, July 17 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * ProPublica Hires Two Visual Editors * ProPublica announced on Friday that Roberto "Bear" Guerra and Jovelle Tamayo will join its staff as visual editors. For the last several years, Guerra was the visuals editor at High Country News, where he led efforts to elevate the magazine's approach to visual storytelling, prioritized collaboration with artists from diverse backgrounds  more PR