WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5, 2026 Dr. Charles Mathers Office of Aerospace Medicine, Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20591 Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-9178; Notice No. 26-12; RIN 2120-AM18 - Improving Emergency Medical Kit Efficacy and Flexibility in Commercial Airline Operations Dear Dr. Mathers: The undersigned organizations appreciate the opport more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5, 2026 Docket Operations U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building, 5th Floor (W58-213) Washington, DC 20590-0001 RE: FAA-2026-10990: Modernizing Medical Standards for Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Cases The undersigned organizations, representing a broad cross-section of commercial, business and general aviat more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 October 5, 2026 Federal Aviation Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building, 5th Floor (W58-213) Washington, DC 20590. RE: Docket No. FAA-2026-9178; Improving Emergency Medical Kit Efficacy and Flexibility in Commercial Airline Operations Dear Administrator Bedford: The undersigned organizations appreciate the opportu more ST

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 10 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition October 9, 2026 (Juneau, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments on Proposed Head Start Program Performance Standards October 1, 2026 Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services RE: Docket ID ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30 Submitted by Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) To the Administration for Children and Families: Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) appreciates  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments on Proposed Head Start Program Performance Standards October 1, 2026 Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services RE: Docket ID ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30 Submitted by Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) To the Administration for Children and Families: Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) appreciates  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. POST-HEARING BRIEF OF AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS (AFL-CIO) ON THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSED RULE AMENDING THE MEDICAL EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS IN THE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION STANDARD FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF RESPIRATORS DOCKET NO. OSHA-2025-0006 OCTOBER 4, 2026 Prepared by: Rebecca Reindel, MS,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 6, 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations M-30 West Building Ground Floor Room W12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 ATTN: Docket No. FAA-2026-9077 Subject: Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Volatus Aerospace US Corp Dear Sir or Madam: The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) rep more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5, 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building 5th Floor (W58-213) Washington, DC 20590 Subject: Docket No. FAA-2026-9178; Notice No. 26-12; Improving Emergency Medical Kit Efficiency and Flexibility in Commercial Airline Operations Dear Sir or Madam: The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA),  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 3, 2026 Federal Aviation Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building, 5th Floor (W58-213) Washington, DC 20590. RE: Docket No. FAA-2026-9178; Improving Emergency Medical Kit Efficacy and Flexibility in Commercial Airline Operations Dear Administrator Bedford: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Administrative: PO Box 12846 Austin, TX 78711 Email: admin@aanp.org Website: aanp.org Government Affairs: 1400 Crystal Drive, Suite 540 Arlington, VA 22202 Email: governmentaffairs@aanp.org October 5, 2026 Federal Aviation Administration Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Modernizing Medical Standards for Non-Insulin  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Google's Constellation Partnership Shows Potential for Tech Companies to Improve Grid Capacity Saara Khan 10/09/2026 America's electricity demand is growing rapidly, driven in part by the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and the compute needed to support it. Policymakers have responded by scrutinizing how much electricity data centers consume and whether the grid can accommodate their growth, but growing electricity demand can create incentives  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 2, 2026 Dockets Management Sta (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Comments on Draft Guidance for Industry: Biosimilar and Interchangeable Biosimilar Products: Considerations for Container Closure Systems and Device Constituent Parts (July 2026); Docket No. FDA-2026-D-4272 Amneal Pharmaceuticals, I more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 2, 2026 Morteza Farajian, Ph.D. Executive Director, Build America Bureau U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269 Subject: Comments of AMP Carriers, LLC on the America's Great Corridors of Commerce Request for Information Dear Dr. Farajian, Introduction AMP Carriers, LLC respect more ST

MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- Atlantic Cape Community College posted the following news: * * * Atlantic Cape Board of Trustees Flora Castillo and Monica Kyle Reappointed to Second Four-Year Terms * MAYS LANDING - Atlantic Cape Community College is excited to announce that Trustee Flora Castillo and Trustee Monica Kyle were reappointed to the College's Board of Trustees by the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners on October 6 for respective second four-year terms ending November 1, 2030. "On behalf of the Atlantic Cape Community Col more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration for Terminating Funding for Unemployment Insurance System Improvements * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a coalition of 12 attorneys general and two governors, today filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) unlawful decision in May 2025 to terminate more than $45 million in grant funding that was intended to a more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration's Revised Attempt to Loosen National Clean Water Protections * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general and one city in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (Army Corps) supplemental proposed rule that would significantly reduce federal  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Coalition Suing Trump Administration for Terminating Funding for Unemployment Insurance System Improvements 10/9/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown co-led a coalition of 14 states in filing a lawsuit for damages stemming from the U.S. Department of Labor's unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in federal grants intended to fund improvements in states' unemployment more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends Head Start Standards Against Trump Administration's Proposed Cuts 10/7/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the governor of Kentucky in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Head Start is an early childho more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for Multistate Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/9/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engag more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 8 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Joins Coalition Pushing Back Against Federal Effort to Gut Head Start Programs * Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he has joined a multistate coalition in opposing a proposed federal rule that would weaken Head Start programs and threaten access to critical early childhood education and support services for children and families across Nevada and the nation. In a comm more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Protect Funding for Unemployment Benefit System Upgrades * Administration Abruptly Terminated Grants Intended to Prevent Fraud and Deliver Unemployment Benefits More Efficiently AG James is Suing to Recover $17 Million in Funding Illegally Terminated by U.S. Department of Labor NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 13 other states in suing the Trump administrat more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 9 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Department of Labor for ending unemployment insurance system improvements grants * Oct. 9, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of 13 other states sued the U.S. Department of Labor for its unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in funding for preventing fraud and implementing improvements in Colorado's and other states' unemployment insurance systems. "The fede more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR TERMINATING FUNDING FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 states, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in funding to improve states' unemployment insurance systems and prevent fraud. "Congress approved this funding for states to im more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Boat Company Comment: Conditional Non-Opposition October 5, 2026 Maritime Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket No. MARAD-2026-1388, Request for Determination, S/V AMERICAN HONEY (Official No. 1264515), Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade Dear Administra more ST

RANDOLPH, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- County College of Morris posted the following news: * * * CCM to Host Cybersecurity Night to Help Educate and Build a Stronger America * Free Community Event Connects Students, Families and Professionals with Higher Education and Industry Experts As the nation observes Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Department of Information Technologies at County College of Morris (CCM) invites students and their families to explore the in-demand field of cybersecurity at Cybersecurity Night on Wednesday, October 21, fr more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 10 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Suzanne Burdick, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Florida Parents, Doctors Clash Over Plan to Drop 4 Vaccine Mandates for Schoolchildren If the Florida Department of Health adopts the rule change, children would no longer be required to receive the Hep B, varicella (chickenpox), Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 908 King St. Ste 200 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-836-1709 commongroundalliance.com Submitted via regulations.gov Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269 October 1, 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations West Building 5th Floor, Room W58-213 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 ATTN: Dr. Morteza Farajian, Executive Director, Build America Bureau RE: Common G more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Recognizes Coast Guard Recruitment Milestone and Cape May's Role in Its Future * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew celebrated news that the United States Coast Guard recruited its largest class in nearly 40 years, exceeding its recruitment goals for the third straight year. "These are brave men and women who are answering the call to protect our nation, and they deserve the very best," said Congressman Van D more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Docket # ACF20260595 Agency: East Orange Child Development Corporation (EOCDC), East Orange, New Jersey East Orange Child Development Corporation (EOCDC) serves 490 children and families in East Orange, New Jersey through our Head Start, Early Head Start, and Pregnant Moms programs. We appreciate the opportunity to comment on th more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 9, 2026 The Honorable Derek D. Barrs Administrator Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration c/o Dockets Operations U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, W58-213 Washington, DC 20590-0001 Re: English Language Proficiency; Out of Service Criteria, Docket No. FMCSA-2026-0826 Dear Administrator Barrs: The Energy Marketers of Am more ST

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Enterprise Mobility Donates $25,000 to Support Career Education * Galloway, N.J. -- Stockton University students will have access to expanded career development resources thanks to a $25,000 donation from the Enterprise Mobility Foundation. The gift was presented during the Fall Career and Internship Fair in the Sports Center organized by Stockton's Career Education and Development office on Oct. 8. It will support initiatives that help students prepare fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Vladimir Romaniv, P.A.; Decision and Order On November 10, 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA or Government) issued an Order to Show Cause and Immediate Suspension of Registration (OSC/ISO) to Vladimir Romaniv, P.A., of Yonkers, N.Y. (Registrant). Request for Final Agency Action dated February 13, 2026 [1] (Public Interest (PI) RFAA), Exhibit (PI RFAAX) 1, at 1, 6. The OSC/ISO inf more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Application for Exemption From Aurora Operations, Inc (USDOT #341156) FMCSA announces its decision to grant a limited five-year exemption to Aurora Operations, Inc. and other motor carriers operating Level 4 automated driving system (ADS)-equipped commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), with prior notice to FMCSA, from complianc more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Optional Practical Training Fees This rule proposes new fees for Optional Practical Training (OPT) to combat fraud, strengthen the integrity of the immigration system, and protect U.S. workers. The following fees would apply for each F-1 nonimmigrant student to engage in OPT through a Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified institution: $70,000 for initial OPT; and $30,00 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5, 2026 Alex J. Adams, Assistant Secretary Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 C Street NW - 4th Floor Washington, DC 20201 Re: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (91 Fed. Reg. 51248); Docket No.: ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30 Assistant Secretary Adam more ST

NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 10 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Gary Lauterbach '78 Never Stopped Tinkering, His Gift Helps NJIT Students Do the Same October 9, 2026 The first computers Gary Lauterbach encountered were not in a classroom. As a teenager in Livingston, New Jersey, he spent Wednesday evenings at Bell Laboratories in Whippany with a Boy Scout Explorer post. The Bell Labs employee supervising the group was unusually permissive. Lauterbach and his friends were allowed to wander through the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Gottheimer Urges FDA to Establish Clear Standards for Rare Disease Status Protect Patients with Sarcoidosis and Other Serious Illnesses Bipartisan Letter Warns That Unclear Standards Could Strip Rare Disease Status From Conditions Like Sarcoidosis Oct 09, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Sarcoidosis Caucus, and thirty-eight of his colleagues sent a bipartisan letter to  more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * People's Hearing in New York Documents the Toll of Federal Immigration Enforcement October 8, 2026 More than 30 directly impacted individuals, business owners, community leaders, and legal experts testified on the harm that federal immigration operations have caused across the region - New more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Honoring Veterans with Third Annual Veterans Day Celebration * Seton Hall University will mark Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with its third annual Veterans Day Celebration, bringing together students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the University community to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The celebration will take place in the University Center Event Room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- The New Jersey Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: New Jersey Expands NJ FamilyCare-Approved Doula Trainings to 29 Programs Updated list adds 19 trainings, creating more pathways for doulas to serve NJ FamilyCare families - TRENTON, NJ (October 8, 2026) -- New Jersey has expanded its list of NJ FamilyCare-approved doula trainings to 29, making it possible for more doulas to serve NJ FamilyCare families and helping advance equitable access to doula care. NJ FamilyCare, the sta more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * In Vancouver, Senators Murray & Wyden Affirm Commitment to Protecting Medicare from AI Prior Authorization * ICYMI: At HELP Hearing, Murray Grills Trump Nominees on AI Denying Seniors' Health Care ICYMI: On Senate Floor, Murray Urges Colleagues to End Trump Administration's AI Program that is Delaying and Denying Seniors' Health Care ***VIDEO OF FULL ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION HERE*** Vancouver, WA -- Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 10 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Incarcerated Student Becomes First to Start Law School Journey at Rutgers By Shanida Carter and Roya Rafei October 9, 2026 Patrick Pantusco was released a month after he took his first classes at Rutgers Law School - Patrick Pantusco began his college career behind bars and, earlier this year, started Rutgers Law School while he was still serving his sentence. When he stepped into his first class in May, Pantusco became the first student from the more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. International Air Transport Association 853 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20003 Tel +1 202 628 9292 iata.org Unrestricted BEFORE THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WASHINGTON, D.C. In the matter of: Improving Emergency Medical Kit Efficacy and Flexibility in Commercial Airline Operations Docket No. FAA-2026-917 more ST

MADISON, New Jersey, Oct. 10 -- Drew University posted the following news: * * * Josh Lang T'27 Found Answers, Global Community at Drew Theological School "I came here trying to figure out where God was leading me, and I believe Drew has been an important part of helping me discover and prepare for that calling." - October 2026 - Joshua Lang T'27 came to Drew Theological School knowing he wanted to study scripture, theology, and ministry, but with unanswered questions as to the specific direction or denomination. Lang originally joined Dr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Visits Chester to Highlight $137,500 for Highlands Ridge Roof Replacement * (October 9, 2026) CHESTER, NJ - This week, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) visited Chester to highlight the $137,500 he secured in a House Appropriations bill for the Highlands Ridge Building's roof replacement. This project will replace the building's 22,000 square foot flat roof which is failing in multiple locations to halt active water infiltration and prese more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Mental Health First Aid Certification Training Available * When someone appears to be struggling with their mental health, many of us want to help but may not know what to say or what to do. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) provides practical skills to help members of our community recognize signs that someone may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge and be able to respond in a supportive and appropriate way. Student Services is p more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Meridiam Infrastructure North America Corporation 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 6th Floor Washington, D.C. 20006 USA T +1 202 866 2300 F +1 202 960 2800 meridiam@meridiam.com meridiam.com The Honorable Sean P. Duffy Secretary United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, D.C. 20590 RE: Request for Information (RFI) on America's Gre more ST

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Sues to Regain Funding for Unemployment System Improvements Trump Administration Unlawfully Terminated Funding for Improving Unemployment Insurance October 9, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a coalition of 13 other states filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in funding for preventing fraud and implementing i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments on Proposed Head Start Program Performance Standards October 1, 2026 Administration for Children and Families RE: Docket ID ACF-2026-0595: RIN number 0970-AD30 Submitted by the New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children To the Administration for Children and Families: The New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children (NJAEYC) subm more ST

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release: * * * NJDOL Announces $6 Million in Grants to Expand Earn-While-You-Learn Job Opportunities October 8, 2026 TRENTON - The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development's (NJDOL) Office of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning has announced $6 million in available funding through its first round of the FY27 Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors (GAINS) grant program, which supports employers a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 29, 2026 U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Department of Commerce Re: Comments on Proposed Rule "Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions" Docket No. 260903-0005 / RIN 0607-AA75 To the U.S. Census Bureau: As the statewide political voice for the environment in New Jersey, the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Alex J. Adams Assistant Secretary Administration for Children and Families United States Department of Health and Human Services 330 C Street SW Washington, D.C. 20201 October 5, 2026 Re: ACF-2026-0595-0002, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Dear Assistant Secretary Adams, The New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addictio more ST

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 10 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * New York State Health Commissioner Receives COVID and Influenza Seasonal Immunizations, Urges New Yorkers to Do the Same State Health Commissioner Encourages New Yorkers to Prepare for Respiratory Illness Season Governor Hochul Also Received Her Season Flu Shot and Urges All New Yorkers To Put their Health First and Do the Same - ALBANY, N.Y. (October 9, 2026) - State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald rolled up his sleeves to more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- William Paterson University posted the following news: * * * NJ Secretary of Higher Education Margo Chaly Visits William Paterson University to Gain Student Insight * William Paterson President Richard J. Helldobler and New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Margo Chaly during the Secretary's visit to the University on October 7. New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Margo Chaly visited William Paterson University on Wednesday, October 7, with Deputy Secretary Carlos Barrezueta meeting with students to hea more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Norwescap Board of Trustees Notice of Proposed Rule Making - Head Start Official Board Comments Adopted September 24, 2026 Norwescap Board of Trustees Response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking OVERVIEW - NORWESCAP'S EXPERIENCE Norwescap is one of the first cohort of Head Start programs and has been operating with distinction since 1965. In fact, one of Norwescap' more ST

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Strengthens New York City's Special Pathogen Preparedness through Specialized Hands-On Training About fifty health care workers from Elmhurst Hospital, Harlem Hospital, and Jacobi Hospital participated in Level 2 special pathogen training Oct 09, 2026 NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue today hosted around fifty health care workers from NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem, and NYC Health + H more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, executive director of the New York University Law Birbaum Women's Leadership Center, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Half the Country, Zero Hearings: Meeting the Moment to End the Menopause Care Gap in America": * * * Thank you Chair Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee for convening this historic hearing. My name is Jennifer Weiss-Wolf and I am an attorney, advocate, and author whose primary  more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Panelists: Entertainment and Conventions Drive Atlantic City's Future * Atlantic City, N.J. -- The city's entertainment industry is thriving, attracting thousands of visitors to major concerts, festivals and sporting events. But beneath that success, there are signs that the resort's economy is facing challenges. That's the assessment of tourism and economic experts who discussed the state of Atlantic City's economy during the seventh annual Jersey Shorevi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Protect Our Care posted the following news: * * * Premium Disaster Watch: Premiums Keep Climbing as Trump's $500 Checks Fall Flat October 9, 2026 With the midterms fast approaching, Donald Trump's $500 health care "refund" checks are hitting mailboxes, a shameless attempt to cover up the devastation left in the wake of the $1 trillion he gutted from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Meanwhile, working families across the country are struggling to keep their heads above water as health insurance premiums cont more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Rebecca Bennett Headlines "Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now" Bus Tour Stop in Westfield, New Jersey October 9, 2026 Care Force One Is Making Nearly 40 Stops Across Four Weeks, Taking the Fight Directly to Communities Where Families Are Hit Hardest by Rising Health Care Costs and Coverage Losses - Westfield, NJ - This morning, Protect Our Care's Care Force One arrived in Westfield and was joined by Health Care Executive Rebecca Bennett, 314 Action President Shaughnessy more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5, 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations West Building, 5th Floor (W58-213) 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington, DC 20590 Attention of: Dr. Susan E. Northrup, Federal Air Surgeon, Office of Aerospace Medicine Subject: Comments of the Regional Airline Association on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Improving Emergency Medical Kit Efficacy a more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Leads 29 Members of Congress Demanding Answers on Barriers to Release from ICE Detention * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) led 29 Members of Congress in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Mullin, Attorney General Blanche, and Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Acting Director Owen demanding answers about rising immigration bond denials, increasingly unaffordable bond amounts, and concerns  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 5, 2026 The Honorable Jonathan Morrison Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Agency Information Collection Activities; Notice and Request for Comment; Best Practices for Integrating Crash and Injury Surveillance Data Systems (Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1420) Dear Administrator Morr more ST

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Scientists Move a Step Toward Quantum Computers That Can Correct Their Own Mistakes October 9, 2026 Such devices could tackle problems beyond the reach of today's most powerful computers, researchers say - Researchers from Rutgers, IBM and collaborating institutions have shown that a quantum computer can check what is happening inside it and respond while it is running, repeatedly resetting parts of the system to bring chaotic behavior under more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Settles with Three Additional Generic Drug Companies on Price Fixing Oct. 8, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 45 states and territories in seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificial more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Mr. Stephen Astle Director, Defense Industrial Base Division Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Request for Public Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivative Articles Under Secti more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Empowering New Jersey's children, families, and communities of color to thrive (973) 509-9883 schumannfund.org 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair NJ 07042 Page 1 / 2 October 2, 2026 Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Re: Docket No. ACF-2026-0595, "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs" Schumann Fund for New Je more ST

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Challenging Termination of Federal Funding for Unemployment Compensation System Improvements Lawsuit seeks to recover funding intended to strengthen fraud prevention, improve access, and support timely benefits for eligible workers. October 09, 2026 Harrisburg, PA - The Shapiro Administration today announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has joi more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Simon Appointed Executive Director of the BLI * Andrew Simon Appointed Executive Director of the Buccino Leadership Institute Friday, October 9, 2026 Seton Hall University has appointed Andrew Simon, Ph.D., Psy.D., as executive director of the Buccino Leadership Institute, making permanent the leadership role he has held on an interim basis since July 2025. A professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, Simon brings more than 25 yea more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 10 -- Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College posted the following news: * * * Southern University System Presidential Search Committee announces finalists for system president Date October 09, 2026 The Southern University System Presidential Search Committee today announced the selection of three finalists for the position of president of the Southern University System, marking a significant milestone in the search for the next leader of the nation's only historically Black university system more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * St. Bernadette's Relics and the Grace of God at Seton Hall * Between Sunday, October 4 and Tuesday, October 6, Seton Hall University and the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception were blessed to be home to the relics of St. Bernadette. The relics, which began their tour across the United States last month, made a stop at Seton Hall after appearing at sites such as the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., the  more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Summer of Shakespearean study for senior Sydney Lang at Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey * "I can do anything now -- I know that performing is what I'm supposed to be doing," says senior Sydney Lang who spent five weeks of her summer break learning from and performing with professional Shakespearean actors at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. She and the 12 other performers who were accepted into the intensive Acting Apprentice program spent  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21154) entitled "First Student Inc. - Acquisition of Control - Autumn Transportation Inc. and Ambassador Wheelchair Services Inc.": * * * ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Finance Transaction. SUMMARY: On August 4, 2026, First Student, Inc. (First Student), a noncarrier, filed an application seeking Board approval to acquire control of Autumn Transportation Inc. (Autumn) and Ambassador Whe more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 9 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Takeda Agrees to Pay $13.6M to Resolve False Claims Allegations Relating to Improper Payments to Physicians * (Hartford, CT)-- Attorney General William Tong today announced that Connecticut joined a coalition of states and the federal government to settle allegations against Takeda Pharmaceuticals, U.S.A., Inc. The settlement resolves allegations that the pharmaceutical company knowingly caused the submission of false claims t more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 9 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin Cut Red Tape to Expedite Payments for Up to 800 Nonprofits October 8, 2026 Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani: Good morning, everyone. It is a pleasure to be here in Bushwick alongside friends, nonprofit leaders and partners in government. I want to acknowledge we have leaders both inside and outside of City government here with us today. We have Speaker Julie Menin. We have Council Member Lincoln Restler, City Council more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 9 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI Greek Life chapters host annual celebratory -- not spooky! -- Halloween event for local kids and families * KINGSTON, R.I. - Oct. 9, 2026 - There's no telling what the hot costumes will be for local trick-or-treaters this Halloween, but the University of Rhode Island will have a decidedly fun, not fearsome, atmosphere this year, as URI's Division of Student Affairs and Greek Life presents its 8th annual Not So Spooky Halloween on Sunday, Oc more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * We're Sick of It: Protect Our Care's Care Force One Kicked Off in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey as Republican Health Care Cuts Crush Families From Coast to Coast October 9, 2026 Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-02), PA Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Maine State Auditor Matthew Dunlap, Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti Headlined "Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now" Bus Tour Events - In the first week of Protect Our Care's "Sick of It! Fix Health more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN Secures Legal Victory in Federal Overreach Attempt, Reaffirms Commitment to Free and Fair Elections, and Spotlights Outreach Team - RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones continues to work for all Virginians, successfully pushing back against federal overreach and addressing election security and protection. Also, this week, Attor more PR