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. 14 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following written testimony by Aalo Atomics CEO Matt Loszak from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors": * * * Chairman Weber, Ranking Member Ross, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. Less than three years ago, Aalo Atomics was two people. Today, we are around 200. And on July 4, at 12:20 a.m. near Idaho National Lab more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 14 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Defends Parents' Right to Raise Their Children * BOISE, ID -Attorney General Raul Labrador is defending the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing of their children, urging the Ninth Circuit to affirm a federal district court ruling against California policies that allow public schools to facilitate a child's gender identity and social transition and actively conceal it from their parents. Idaho joined Flori more PR

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. The Spirit of Alpinism info@alpineinstitute.com Equipment Shop: 360-671-1570 Administrative Office: 360-671-1505 4041 Home Rd, Ste A Bellingham, WA 98225 September 11, 2026 Director Ecosystem Management Coordination U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 Re: American Alpine Institute C 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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following written testimony by Jordan Bramble, CEO and co-founder of Antares, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors": * * * Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Lofgren, Chairman Weber, Ranking Member Ross, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Jordan Bramble. I'm the CEO and co-founder of Antares, where we bui more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following written testimony by Joe Hoagland, associate laboratory director for fusion and fission energy and science at the U.S. Department of Energy Oak Ridge National Laboratory, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors": * * * Chairman Weber, Ranking Member Ross, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. 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

NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States * Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, ID, MD, MI, MN, NV, NY, OK, PA, TN, and WI NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of statewide endorsements: 40 candidates across 15 states running for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, At more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 14 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Faculty Panel - Rooted in Legacy. Driven by Purpose. * While technology and teaching methods have changed in 125 years, at least one thing has stayed the same in higher education -an eagerness to learn. At a faculty panel Thursday afternoon, Ryan Pitcher, clinical senior instructor in Energy Systems Technology, told the audience that when he offers online instruction with optional in-person lessons, his students seem eager to do both. "They're still sh more PR

LEWISTON, Idaho, Sept. 14 -- Lewis-Clark State College posted the following news release: * * * Fall Frenzy & Family Weekend to welcome home alumni * LEWISTON, Idaho - Lewis-Clark State College's Fall Frenzy & Family Weekend on Sept. 28-Oct. 3 has added a number of special events for alumni, event administrators have announced. The weeklong celebration includes student-focused events throughout the week, leading into family and fan-focused activities on the weekend including FanFest, a Color Run, volleyball matches, and a baseball scrimmag more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 14 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * First AI Sciences Major at Idaho State Blazes His Own Trail * Before he set foot on Idaho State University's Pocatello campus, Christian Done had never attended a class. "I was basically homeschooled," said Done. "Everything was basically self-taught, and I took some standardized tests at 16 to get my high school diploma." He's traveled a few miles on the route to the classroom seats he now occupies at ISU. Born in California, Done moved with his paren more PR

LEWISTON, Idaho, Sept. 14 -- Lewis-Clark State College posted the following news release: * * * Four candidates named for dean of LC State's CTE program * LEWISTON, Idaho - Four candidates have been named for the Lewis-Clark State College Career & Technical Education deanship. LC State faculty and staff are invited to attend candidate presentations on "Designing a Sustainable CTE Growth Model: Students, Employers, and Community as Shared Stakeholders." All presentations will take place on the LC State campus. The candidates and presentati more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy, released the following opening statement from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors": * * * Welcome to today's Energy Subcommittee hearing, "Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors." We are in the "Golden Era of Nuclear Power," thanks in large part to the Administration's leaders more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 15 -- The Idaho Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation, Blue Cross of Idaho Partner to Bring BARR Model to Three Idaho Public Schools (BOISE) - Strength-based school improvement organization Building Assets, Reducing Risks (BARR) is developing a presence in Idaho classrooms thanks to support from the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation, the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health, and the Idaho Department of Education. The J.A. and Kathryn  more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 14 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Holds LOSA Student Safety Culture Training * Idaho State University, in partnership with the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), will bring Laboratory Operations Supervisor Academy (LOSA) Student Safety Culture to the university setting. LOSA, a program developed by Battelle Memorial Institute, is being adapted for the university environment. Participants will be given the opportunity to move beyond traditional lecture-based educational approaches and eng more PR

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, Sept. 15 -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, issued the following news release: * * * Kohl's Expands Babies"R"Us Shops, Adds New Brands and Products Kohl's is adding dedicated Babies"R"Us shops to 56 additional stores this September, bringing a focused selection of baby gear, nursery items, and gifting essentials to more communities nationwide. A Curated Destination for Growing Families The new shops feature a thoughtful lineup of go-to products from popular brands, including strollers, car seats, fe more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Lehigh Wins Big Over William & Mary * Lehigh ran out to a 30-0 lead in the second quarter against William & Mary and never looked back, winning handily, 44-20. The Mountain Hawks used a dominant rushing attack to win the game, running for 366 yards on 51 carries and averaging 7.2 yards per carry. The win moved Lehigh up to No. 7 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, while the loss dropped William & Mary to No. 21. No. 1 M 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: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release: * * * The Wilderness Society in the news * From national headlines to local reporting, discover how The Wilderness Society is shaping conversations about conservation and public lands. Browse recent news coverage, expert commentary and stories highlighting our work to protect wild places, defend the freedom to experience the outdoors and ensure public lands endure for future generations. KPAX, September 9, 2026 Rep. Zinke unveils 'A  more PR