WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 21, 2026 Geoffrey Wikel Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Office of Strategic Resources Marine Minerals Division 45600 Woodland Road Sterling, Virginia, 20166 Re: Commercial Leasing for Outer Continental Shelf Minerals Offshore the Commonwealth of Virginia - Request for Information and Interest: Docket No. BOEM-2026-0100 Dear Mr. Wikel: Southern Environme more ST

NEW YORK, Sept. 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Afghanistan: Advance Accountability for Grave Abuses in Afghanistan * Mr. President, We thank the Special Rapporteur for his latest report, which provides a stark account of developments over the past year and exposes the devastating impact of five years of Taliban policies on children's rights in Afghanistan. Since 2021, Taliban authorities have systematically deprived women and girls of their fundamental rights. Gender persecution has entr more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 4 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown, coalition secure new court order blocking illegal USPS attack on mail-in voting * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 25 states have secured a preliminary injunction (PI) blocking illegal efforts by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) that would have disrupted vote-by-mail systems ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The block would last indefinitely while the coalition's lawsuit challenging the rule proc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. _______________________________________________________________ Apotex Corp., , 2400 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 400, Weston, FLA 33326 Tel: (954) 384-8007 Fax: (954) 385-8518 www.apotex.com August 31, 2026 Administrator Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 RE: CMS-1850-P (Medicare Program: more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 9, 2024 August 31, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services ATTN: CMS-1850-P Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re CMS-1850-P: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; Quality Reporting Programs; Overall Hospital Qu more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Ataraxis AI, Inc. 169 Madison Avenue, #2274 . New York, NY 10016 marc.dantone@ataraxis.ai . 718-218-5515 August 31, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P Re: Comment on the CY2027 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule (CMS-1 more ST

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises Tokyo Century in Its Approximately $1.95 Billion Sale of 50% Indirect Stake in Aviation Capital Group to ITOCHU * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Tokyo Century Corporation, a financial services company, in the approximately $1.95 billion sale of a 50% indirect stake in Aviation Capital Group, an aircraft leasing company, to ITOCHU Corporation. For more information, see the press release. The Debevoise te more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 8 -- Brussels Airlines issued the following news release: * * * Deutsche Bahn's first high-speed train at Brussels Airport, in collaboration with Brussels Airlines One ticket allows passengers to combine train and plane - The first ICE high-speed train (HST) from Cologne arrived at Brussels Airport station. This means the airport is, for the first time since 2015, directly connected again to the international high-speed rail network. As of today, travellers from western Germany flying with Brussels Airlines can com more PR

ALFRED, New York, Sept. 7 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news: * * * Labor Day - 2026 * Labor Day is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of working people across our country, and it is especially meaningful at a college where preparing students for successful careers is central to our mission. Our students learn the value of hard work every day from the example set by our faculty and staff. Whether you are teaching in a classroom or lab, supporting students, maintaining our campuses, or working behind the scenes more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to honor 9/11 hero with commissioning of Fast Response Cutter Jeffrey Palazzo in New York * NEW YORK -The Coast Guard is scheduled to hold a commissioning ceremony for Coast Guard Cutter Jeffrey Palazzo, Sept. 12, 2026. WHO: Adm. Kevin Lunday, commandant of the Coast Guard, presiding official WHAT: Commissioning ceremony for the Coast Guard's 63rd Fast Response Cutter, Jeffrey Palazzo. WHEN:  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. S9-26-12) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "Brentwood Union Free School District - Building Access." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Brentwood Union Free School District (District) officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 We extended our audit period to April 14, 2026, to review access activity logs. Understanding the Audit Area  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. S9-26-19) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "East Rochester Union Free School District - Building Access." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did East Rochester Union Free School District (District) officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices? * * * The report is posted at: www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/08/14/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-buildin more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-10) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "Fort Johnson Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Board Oversight." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Fort Johnson Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Directors (Board) provide adequate oversight of financial operations? Audit Period March 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025. We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2022, to review the Company's Crisis Advance ( more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. S9-26-17) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "Green Island Union Free School District - Building Access." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Green Island Union Free School District (District) officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices? * * * The report is posted at: https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/08/14/green-island-union-free-school-district-buildi more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. S9-26-15) on Aug. 21, 2026, entitled "Groton Central School District - Building Access." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Groton Central School District (District) officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 We extended our audit period to February 13, 2026, to review access activity logs. Understanding the Audit Area Building more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-68) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "Hopkinton Fire District - Claims Auditing." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Hopkinton Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensure claims were adequately supported, for proper District purposes and authorized before payment? Audit Period January 1, 2025 - May 18, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area An effective claims audit is often the last more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-47) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "Ischua Fire District - Claims Auditing and Annual Financial Reports." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Ischua Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) properly audit claims prior to payment and did the District Treasurer (Treasurer) file Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) in a timely manner? Audit Period January 1, 2024 - January 6, 2026 Understan more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. S9-26-2) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "Onondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Building Access." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Onondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (OCM BOCES) officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 We extended our audit period to January 21, 2026 more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-44) on Aug. 21, 2026, entitled "Snyder Fire District - Claims Auditing." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Snyder Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) properly audit claims before payment? Audit Period Audit Period January 1, 2024 - December 24, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A board of fire commissioners (board) is responsible for ensuring that tax dollars are used i more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-61) on Aug. 21, 2026, entitled "Town of Portage - Supervisor's Records and Reports." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Town of Portage (Town) Supervisor maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports? Audit Period January 1, 2024 - May 4, 2026. We extended the audit period back to December 29, 2023, to review unused leave payments and to January 1, 2022, to review the T more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-63) on Aug. 21, 2026, entitled "Town of Rose - Supervisors' Records and Reports." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Town of Rose (Town) Supervisors (Supervisor) maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports? Audit Period January 1, 2024 - April 21, 2026 We extended the audit period to review the Town's 2023, through 2025 Annual Financial Report (AFR) filings as of Apri more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2026M-48) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "Town of Wilton - Cybersecurity." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Town of Wilton (Town) Town Comptroller (Comptroller) adequately safeguard network and cloud-based user account access from cybersecurity threats? Audit Period January 1, 2024 - August 8, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Adequate user account access safeguards are essential to ensuring that only au more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. S9-26-9) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "Union-Endicott Central School District - Building Access." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Union-Endicott Central School District (District) officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025 We extended our audit period to April 21, 2026, to review access activity logs. Understanding the Audit Ar more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 4 -- The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * New Office of Research Compliance and Safety Established * Research excellence is a strategic priority and remains central to the mission of ACPHS and the future Russell Sage University. As we move closer to completing the merger, a new Office of Research Compliance and Safety has been established with Dr. Vir Singh serving as director and also as the institution's OLAW Institutional Official. The office will provide centralized more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * On Labor Day, Governor Hochul Highlights Labor and Workforce Accomplishments to Make New York More Affordable and Enhance Worker Protections * In celebration of Labor Day, Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted key achievements in New York State's mission to support and empower its workforce and protect working New Yorkers. Governor Hochul has worked hard to ensure New York State is a safe, affordable place to live, work, and raise a family more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Orkora Inc. . A Delaware corporation . File No. 10596761 119 W 24th St, 4th Floor, Office 319, New York, NY 10011 . +1 (601) 573 9354 . orkora.com 31st August 2026 Secretary U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Attention: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff Re: Docket ID NRC-2025-0975; RIN 3150-AL44. Comments of Orkora Inc. on siting and gene more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Par Health 675 James S McDonnell Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63042 parhealth.com August 31, 2026 BY ELECTRONIC FILING The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: CMS-1850-P, Consideration of Potential Approaches for Sep more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert: * * * Prime Line Distributors, Inc. and Ferrarini USA, Inc. Recall Imported Ready-To-Eat Pork Guanciale Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination * WASHINGTON, Sept. 06, 2026 - Prime Line Distributors, Inc., a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., firm, and Ferrarini USA, Inc., a Hoboken, N.J., firm, are recalling approximately 1,513 pounds of imported ready-to-eat (RTE) pork products that may be adulterated with Listeria more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PROTECT ALL CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENT (PACE) | EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0446 PACE Comments | EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0446 | Page 1 of 17 PROTECT ALL CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENT (PACE) COMMENTS ON EPA'S DRAFT TSCA RISK EVALUATION FOR p-Dichlorobenzene (pDCB) Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0446 CASRN 106-46-7 Failure to Adequately Consider People with Disabling Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance more ST

BELLEVUE, Washington, Sept. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * Redirecting Child Care Funds, as the Trump Administration is Proposing, Would Be Destructive, Discriminatory, and Devastating * Statement of Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director and CEO of MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, on reports the Trump administration pl more PR

SURREY, England, Sept. 7 [Category: BizTravel] -- RX posted the following news release: * * * RX Expands Global Charitable Giving Programme With Two New Inclusion and Diversity Partnerships * Richmond, Greater London, UK, 7 September 2026 - RX has announced two new partnerships as part of its global charitable giving programme, welcoming Multicultural Richmond in the UK and the Northeast Black Law Students Association (NEBLSA) in the United States. The organisations have been selected through RX's Global Race & Ethnicity Committee (GREC)  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 4 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * SPOTTED: Longtime New Yorker Vivek Ramaswamy at the U.S. Open After Flying to NYC on Private Jet * Columbus, Ohio- There's 60 days to go until the 2026 gubernatorial election, and Vivek Ramaswamy is busy spending Labor Day Weekend watching the U.S. Open after taking his private jet to New York. It's unsurprising for Ramaswamy, who has spent nearly 40% of 2026 outside of Ohio. Just four days ago, Ramaswamy said it was "rare" for him to leave the state. C more PR

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 7 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Tata Consultancy Services, a subsidiary of Tata Group, issued the following news release: * * * TCS launches AI-native creative engineering studio in the UK * * TCS Interactive's new studio will be based in London, serving as a multidisciplinary hub to help businesses reimagine customer experiences and drive growth * New facility is part of TCS' commitment to creating 5,000 jobs in UK LONDON | MUMBAI, September 7, 2026: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global  more PR

ONEONTA, New York, Sept. 7 -- The State University of New York Oneonta campus posted the following news: * * * Tyler Center Fellows Complete Hands-On Research Abroad * This summer, four SUNY Oneonta students were immersed in hands-on learning experiences abroad as part of a select cohort of university students who received funding through the Tyler Center for Global Studies. SUNY Oneonta students spent part of their summer exploring Latin America, Europe and Africa, where they completed research projects and creative work under the guidanc more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * UN Finds Little Progress on Justice in Sri Lanka * Seventeen years after the end of Sri Lanka's civil war, the latest report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, updates the current human rights situation in the country. The government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake took office in September 2024, promising justice for past rights violations. Yet, as the high commissioner's September 3 report concludes, more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Impresoft on financing aspects of 4ward sale to Lodestar * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Impresoft and its controlling shareholder Clessidra Private Equity on the financing aspects of the sale of 4ward to Lodestar, a portfolio company of Renaissance Partners. Impresoft is an Italian group active in the enterprise software and technology consulting market. Lodestar is an Italian group focuse more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * White & Case advises joint bookrunners on PKO Bank Polski's EUR500 million green notes issuance * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the joint bookrunners on the issuance by PKO Bank Polski S.A. of EUR500 million 4.125% senior non-preferred green notes due September 1, 2033. Societe Generale acted as global coordinator, and the joint bookrunners included Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG, Erste Group Bank AG, Landes more PR