WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 9, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Chang more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 100. As documented below at least 100 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026 Russell Investments Group, LLC (Seattle, Washington) -- $1,000 contribution for children of U.S. employees: Russell Investments today announced that it will match the U.S. government's $1,000 contribution made to newly established Trump Accounts for the eligible children of U.S. employees, reinforcing the firm's l more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 14 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Applauds EPA's Repeal of 2024 Power Plant Regulations, Delivering $300+ Billion in Savings * West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is praising the Environmental Protection Agency's announcement today to unleash America's energy potential, making it more affordable to power homes and businesses while helping secure the nation's energy grid. The EPA is repealing Obama- and Biden-era p more PR

BLUEFIELD, West Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Bluefield State University posted the following news: * * * Bluefield State University Alumni Association to Host 2026 Homecoming, Oct. 2-3 * The Bluefield State University Alumni Association (BSUAA) will welcome students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends back to campus Oct. 2-3 for Homecoming 2026, a weekend built around the theme "No Place Like Home: A Celebration of Legacy, Culture and the People Who Made Bluefield Home." Festivities open Friday, Oct. 2, with the BSUAA General Membership and Alumn more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-MI Calls for Hate Crime Charges After Armed Man Allegedly Threatened to Kill Muslims Outside Troy Library September 13, 2026 The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on law enforcement and the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office to pursue all appropriate charges, including applicable hate crime charges,  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Football Week Two Recap/ Weekly Honors * CIAA Football Weekly Recap: Big Performances Highlight Week 2 Action CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Week 2 of the 2026 CIAA(r) football season featured conference victories, overtime drama and standout performances across the league as teams continued to build momentum heading deeper into conference play. Johnson C. Smith, Shaw, Virginia Union and Livingstone earned vic more PR

ORONO, Maine, Sept. 14 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * Documentary highlighting UMaine's role in national hazing prevention movement coming to campus * Filmmaker Daniel Catullo's work has taken him from concert stages and music videos to documentary filmmaking. But after a West Virginia University freshman died in a fraternity hazing incident in 2014, Catullo began using his work to address the harm caused by hazing. That work eventually connected him with University of Maine professor of higher educatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding 44 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with 20 federal and state investigative agencies, participate in summer SBA fraud enforcement surge - Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division along with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the SBA Office of Inspector General, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Finalizes Repeal of 2024 Power Plant Regulations, Delivering $300+ Billion in Savings, Proposes Repeal of All Remaining Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Power Plants * Trump EPA delivers reliable and affordable energy in the largest power sector deregulatory action in U.S. history HOUSTON - At the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial today in Houston, Texas, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announce more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Region 3 Goes Behind the Scenes at Reading Terminal Market to Highlight Food Waste Solutions * Philadelphia market has diverted more than 1 million pounds of food waste from landfills through sustainability efforts PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mid-Atlantic Region (EPA) joined Reading Terminal Market Corporation (Reading Terminal Market) leaders and merchants for a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Philadelph more PR

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Fairmont State University posted the following news: * * * Fairmont State Celebrates First High School Graduates of Groundbreaking Middle College Program for Foster Youth * Fairmont State University had much to celebrate on August 21 as the first three students in the Middle College at Fairmont State University program earned their high school diplomas. During a ceremony in the Falcon Center Conference Rooms, Rowin Wheeler, Cyrus Frame, and Jonathan Shirkey were recognized for this achievement. The gradu more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Applauds Trump Administration Repeal of Biden-Era Power Plant Regulations * CHARLESTON, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement regarding the Trump administration's repeal of Biden-era greenhouse gas regulations on coal and natural gas power plants: "Today marks an important victory for reliable, affordable American energy after years of fighting federal efforts to shut down West Virgin more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Celebrates West Virginia Being Named One of America's Most Beautiful States * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today celebrated West Virginia being named the second most naturally beautiful state in America by Travel + Leisure, the latest in a growing list of national honors recognizing the Mountain State as one of the country's premier travel destinations. "The rest of the country is discovering wh more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics Celebrates 25 Years Supporting Healthcare Access * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Suzie Foley compared the start of the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics to Hamilton's 'In the Room Where It Happened.' "There was a handful of people sitting around a hotel saying there's got to be a way that we can work together to fix this," said the executive director of Greenville Free Medic more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 14 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * New Executive Director Appointed to Lead Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced today that James Cyphers will serve as executive director of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA). "Jim is a proven leader with the knowledge and experience to guide OPOTA forward," Wilson said. "Under his leadership, OPOTA will continue to set the standard for excellence in law enforceme more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Capito Attends Ribbon Cutting for Kibar Manufacturing Facility in Fairmont * FAIRMONT, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) returned to Kibar Americas' aluminum manufacturing facility in Fairmont, W.Va. There, she delivered remarks at the ribbon cutting for the facility's grand opening, which begins a new chapter with major investment and opportunity for Marion County and the state of West Virginia. "It more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 14 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * Pittsburgh Steelers' Chaplain Kent Chevalier to Speak September 25 * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia -West Virginia Wesleyan College's Office of Religious and Spiritual Life will host Kent Chevalier, chaplain for the Pittsburgh Steelers and author of "Do It Afraid" on Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. in Wesley Chapel. Born and raised in the Pittsburgh region, Chevalier dedicated his life to God the summer prior to college. In 2017, at the invitation of form more PR

WHEELING, West Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Wheeling University posted the following news: * * * Ryan Lovell, J.D. Named Chief Academic Officer at Wheeling University * WHEELING, W.Va., September 14 - Wheeling University has an experienced educational professional, Dr. Ryan Lovell, serving as its Chief Academic Officer. "We welcome Dr. Lovell to the Wheeling University community. He is an accomplished leader who brings fresh ideas, vision, and dedication to our University," said Dianna M. Vargo, Ed.D. President of Wheeling University. As the Chi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Applauds Trump EPA Repeal of Clean Power Plan 2.0 September 14, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, applauded the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) repeal of the Biden administration's unlawful power plant regulation. This rule, known as th more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls. The coalition is asking the FCC to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provide more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require v more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Trump EPA Proposes Repeal of Power Plant Endangerment Finding * WASHINGTON-President Trump's Environmental Protection Agency today finalized a rule revoking 2024 greenhouse gas emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants. It also proposed a supplemental rule giving up its authority to regulate power plant climate pollution in the future, claiming that such pollution poses no harm to public health. The combined more PR

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, Sept. 14 -- The University of Prince Edward Island issued the following news release: * * * UPEI's 2026 Shannon K. Murray Lecture on Hope and the Academy to take place on September 22 * Dr. Kevin Gannon, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence and Professor of History at Queens University-Charlotte, will give the 2026 Shannon K. Murray Lecture on Hope and the Academy on September 22, at 3:30 pm, in the Faculty Lounge (Room 201), SDU Main Building, UPEI. Dr. Gannon's lecture, tit more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 15 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release: * * * Treasurer Pack Announces 98% Parent Satisfaction with Hope Scholarship Program 9/14/2026 Survey Finds Families Value Educational Choice, Customer Service, Ease of Application Process State Treasurer Larry Pack, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, today announced the results of the Hope Scholarship Parent Satisfaction Survey for the 2025-2026 school year, which found 98 percent of participating families  more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Sept. 14 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Weimers gift $25,000 to establish Society of Yeager Scholars endowment * The Marshall University Foundation has announced a gift of $25,000 to establish the Dr. Mathew and Mary Lauren Weimer Yeager Scholars Endowment. Established by Dr. Mathew "Matt" and Mary Lauren Weimer, the endowment will support the Society of Yeager Scholars. Housed within Marshall University's Honors College, the Society of Yeager Scholars is a prestigious scholarship more PR

SURREY, British Columbia, Sept. 15 -- Kwantlen Polytechnic University issued the following news: * * * What lies beneath: KPU researcher probes climate power of peatlands Mon, Sep 14, 2026 Countless people pass by it every day, unaware that beneath its open fields lies a remnant bog that's been pulling carbon from the atmosphere for thousands of years. This is the Garden City Lands in Richmond, a 55.2-hectare (136.5-acre) urban peatbog where Dr. Michael Bomford will spend the next year researching this wetland-based ally against climate c more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 14 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * WV Dept. of Ed. Announces 2026 Culineering Challenge Student Teams * Charleston, W.Va. - The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) Office of Career Technical Education (CTE) is pleased to announce the nine CTE teams competing in the fifth annual Culineering Challenge. The teams will compete on Oct. 21, 2026, at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in Charleston to earn the title of 2026 Culineering Champi more PR