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

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Ask an Expert: September Is National Preparedness Month: 'Americans Stand Ready' * September is National Preparedness Month, a time to reflect on how ready we are when life takes an unexpected turn. This year's Federal Emergency Management Agency theme, "Americans Stand Ready," highlights the key role individuals and families play in preparing for emergencies before they happen. For many Utahns, emergency preparedness has become a hard reality. This year alone, more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting * Eligible voters urged to make their voices heard this November OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to leave in place a lower court order blocking the U.S. Postal Service  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. September 9, 2026 The Honorable Brooke Rollins Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave, SW. Washington, DC 20250 The Honorable Tom Schultz Chief U.S. Forest Service 201 14th St. SW Washington, DC 20250 RE: Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule - Outdoor Business Opposi more ST

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

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 15 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Milestones Announced for Knoxville, Smithfield, La Paz and Cincinnati Temples 14 September 2026 The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Knoxville Tennessee and Smithfield Utah Temples. Groundbreaking dates were also announced for the La Paz Bolivia and Cincinnati Ohio Temples. Knoxville Tennessee Temple A media day for the Knoxv more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Energy] -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release: * * * CRES Names 2026 Congressional Clean Energy Champions * WASHINGTON - Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) named U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Dave McCormick (R-Penn.) and U.S. Representatives Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) and Gabe Evans (R-Colo.) 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

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: * * * Dugway Proving Ground Welcomes New West Desert Test Center Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Player * DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah - On September 2, 2026, Lieutenant Colonel Nathan K. Player became Dugway Proving Ground's new Commander of the West Desert Test Center at Dugway Proving Ground during an Assumption of Command ceremony. The West Desert Test Center and Dugway Proving Ground share a distinguished legacy of s more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Engineering faculty recognized with young investigator award for device design * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)'s mechanics and robotics division has selected Jared Butler, Penn State associate professor of engineering design and of mechanical engineering, to receive the Freudenstein Young Investigator Award. The award is meant to "encourage young investigators in accomplishing high-quality r more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 15 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary on Sept. 14, 2026: * * * Monday, September 14, 2026 What Is Worth Learning in an AI World? Jennie Jones And when is it "cheating" to use AI? - I spent my whole day today trying to save a $200 Chromebook. When I think about the hourly rate, it really wasn't the best use of my time. School starts in less than a week, and I had many other things on my to-do list. But alas, Gemini made me feel like I could solve it, so I kept troubleshooting, more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 13 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Spencer J. Cox's Schedule: Sept. 14 - Sept. 19, 2026 * Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicate that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned. **The governor's schedule is subject to frequent change** **All times are listed in the local time zone** Monday, Sept. 14 8:45 a.m. Meet with state leadership on Great Salt Lake Location: Virtua more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Sept. 14, 2026 Gregory Donovan retires after four decades of inspiring students and helping to shape VCU's creative writing program Donovan, the author of two poetry collections, was one of the forces behind online journal Blackbird and 'a passionate and committed teacher' during his tenure. By Joan Tupponce Students in Gregory Donovan's creative writing classes at Virginia Commonwealth University often heard him say "the sleeping student le more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Advances Legislation to Support America's Public Lands, Tribal Communities and Water Resources WASHINGTON, D.C., September 14, 2026 Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation to implement commonsense land management, encourage investment in America's public lands, promote water quality research, conserve tribal cultural practices and deliver healthcare services to trib 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

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 15 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., Join UAMS Sept. 14, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently welcomed neurosurgeons Dagoberto Estevez-Ordonez, M.D., Ph.D., and Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, M.D., to the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery. Estevez-Ordonez is the assistant director of UAMS' neurosurgical skills lab more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSCrpt) -- State of the State's Housing Market: 2025-2026 - A report from University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute - September 2026 (24 pages) * * * Contents Introduction ... 4 Prices ... 4 Rents ... 6 Residential Real Estate Sales ... 7 Utah Mortgage Performance ... 7 Foreclosures and Delinquencies ... 7 Homeowner Equity ... 7 Residential Construction ... 9 Statewide ... 9 County-Level ... 9 City-Level ... 10 Affordability ... 11 Affordability Measures ... 11 Mortgage Rates ... 11 Monthly Mortg more ST

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Researchers Partner on Project to Track How Drugs Interact With Female Hormones September 14, 2026 By studying how fluctuating hormone levels alter medication processing in the body, the initiative aims to eliminate historical clinical trial oversights and reduce harmful side effects in female patients Backed by a new $4.6 million award from the National Institutes of Health, Rutgers researchers are joining Michigan State University to launch more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Shannon Karels, Kathy Miller Receive Shingo Publication Award for 'Steel Toes and Stilettos' * The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has announced that Shannon Karels and Kathy Millerhave been awarded the Shingo Publication Award for their book Steel Toes and Stilettos: A True Story of Women Manufacturing Leaders and Lean Transformation Success. This award recognizes publications that make a significant co 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. America's Great Corridors of Commerce (AGCC) - Request for Information Public Comment on Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269 Date: September 11, 2026 Submitted by: Andrew Hall, Transport Business Manager, Sintela Introduction Founded in 2017, Sintela designs and manufactures Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) solutions. Sintela operates internationally, with offices in the more ST

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

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Names Valentina Salotti Next Dean of Huntsman School * After a nationwide search, Utah State University has named Valentina Salotti as the next dean of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, effective Jan. 1, 2027. "Valentina brings strong academic and leadership experience from a fellow land-grant research university, along with a deep commitment to students, collaborative leadership, and connecting higher education with industry and the communities we se more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 14 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU's Science Unwrapped Explores Hidden Physics Behind Artistic Expression on Sept. 18 * The world is filled with moments that make us stop and wonder: A beautiful piece of music, the colors of a rainbow, the shimmering surface of a soap bubble, or the rich sound of a musical instrument. "Although these experiences seem completely different, they are connected in remarkable ways," says Utah State University physicist David Smith. "At Science Unwrapped, we're go more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following testimony by Isaiah Taylor, CEO and founder of Valar Atomics, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "Powering the Nuclear Renaissance: Accelerating U.S. Leadership in Advanced Nuclear Reactors": * * * Good morning, Chairman Weber, Ranking Member Ross, and distinguished members of the subcommittee. My name is Isaiah Taylor and I am the CEO and founder of Valar Atomics. Thank you for holding this hearing to examine the state of advanc more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 14 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news: * * * Where mental health and law connect: Meet MLS alum Barbara Ramos-Cryer * Though she has built a career in social work, law has long been an interest for Barbara Ramos-Cryer (MLS '25). After earning a bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Utah, she considered pursuing a dual JD/MSW degree, but timing and circumstances didn't align. A few years after completing her master's degree in social work at Boise Sta more PR