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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report: * * * States Are Rushing to Respond As Congress' SNAP Cost Shift Approaches. Are They Ready? October 9, 2026 | Peyton McConnell, Emmie DiCicco and Ed Bolen The harmful 2025 Republican reconciliation law will require most states starting in October 2027 to pay a portion of SNAP benefit costs for the first time in the program's history. States' payment obligations will be based on their "payment error rate," a measure of states' overpayments and und more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * October 7, 2026 Curtis Introduces Bill to Establish Clear National Standards for Recycled-Content Claims Legislation would reduce conflicting state requirements, support recycling innovation, and protect consumers from misleading claims - WASHINGTON--U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the Recycled Materials Attribution Act (RMAA) of 2026, legislation to establish clear, consistent national standards for recycled content and related environmen more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 18-89): * * * By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) conditionally grants, pursuant to delegated authority, petitions filed by fourteen recipients in the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (Program) requesting extensions of their removal, replacement, and disposal (RRD) terms. For the reasons explained below, the Bureau grants these requests conditio more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 10 -- The Montana Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Federal agency presents DEQ national mining reclamation award October 09 2026 Montana Department of Environmental Quality received the 2026 Western States and Tribes Regional Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Award from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). DEQ's Abandoned Mine Lands Program (AML) earned the award thanks to its Belt Creek Water Treatment Plant that since coming online in November, h more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI in HousingWire | HUD Action Ensures FHA Loans are for Americans Only Following HUD Action, Homeownership Loans for Illegals and Non-Residents Drop October 9, 2026 WASHINGTON - New data reveals Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans for non-permanent residents and illegals fell from 6% to nearly zero after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development revoked their eligibility in May 2025. "President Trump p more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 9 -- The Idaho Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Idaho expected to see annual employment growth over national average through 2034 Oct. 7, 2026 Idaho's labor market is expected to continue its significant expansion through the end of the decade, with a projected employment growth rate of 1.3% per year and a total employment count reaching 1,028,760 by 2034. These new long-term employment projections are estimates from the Idaho Department of Labor and cover the period from 2024-2034. Idaho's lo more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * M&A Advisor Names McGuireWoods a Finalist for Four Top Deal Awards October 8, 2026 McGuireWoods is a finalist in four categories for the 2026 M&A Advisor Awards, which recognize top corporate transactions from the past year and the firms involved in closing them. Winners will be announced at The M&A Advisor's Future of Dealmaking Summit on Nov. 17, 2026, in New York. The M&A Advisor recognized McGuireWoods for advising clients in the followin 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. Mercury Technologies, Inc. 333 Bush Street, Suite 1900 San Francisco, CA 94104 Jennifer M. Jones October 5, 2026 Deputy Executive Secretary Attention: Comments--RIN 3064-AG30 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 550 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20429 Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing--RIN 1557-AF50 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 4 more ST

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 9 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * New Research Explores the Riskiest Factor in Rising Wildfire Rates: People * Three things are needed to start a fire: heat, fuel, and oxygen. But for the majority of destructive wildfires in the U.S., there is an overlooked fourth -- humans. Through either accident, negligence, or intentional act, 84% of all wildfires are started by people, according to research. That percentage has increased steadily over the last three decades. Uncontrolled wildfires create st more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * NRCS Utah is Now Accepting Program Applications for Fiscal Year 2027 * NRCS Utah provided more than $57 million to Utah producers through AMA, CSP, and EQIP during FY 2026. UTAH, Oct. 9, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Utah is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2027. Farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners have until November 13, 2026,  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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Cancer Screening Saves Lives * Q: How are you working to improve access to cancer care for Iowans? A: Too many families in Iowa are facing a cancer diagnosis impacting a loved one, neighbor or co-worker. Our state has the second highest incidence of new cancer in the country. Fortunately, we are home to amazing healthcare providers who provide high quality, cutting-edge cancer care, including at the University of Iowa, a National Cancer In more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 7 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Coalition in Concern About TP-Link's China Ties Oct. 7, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 20 other Attorneys General in sending a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding TP-Link's request for conditional approval to sell new router models in the United States. "TP-Link has ties to the Chinese military and has been implica 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

CEDAR CITY, Utah, Oct. 8 -- Southern Utah University posted the following news: * * * Startup Cedar Helps Local Entrepreneurs Generate Nearly $1.5 Million in First Year * Published: October 08, 2026 | Author: Southern Utah University | Read Time: 4 minutes A promising business idea may begin on a sketchpad, in a classroom, or around a kitchen table, but turning the idea into a thriving business takes more than inspiration. It takes trusted guidance, practical resources, access to funding, and a community willing to help. Through Startup Ce more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * United States Department of the Treasury Announces New Appointment October 9, 2026 WASHINGTON-- Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced today a key senior appointment at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Dr. Judy Shelton will serve as a Counselor in the Office of the Secretary. Shelton is an economist and author specializing in international financial and currency issues. She previously served as U.S. Director of the European Ba more PR

ST. GEORGE, Utah, Oct. 9 -- Utah Tech University posted the following news: * * * Utah Tech University bringing science to life during National Chemistry Week * To celebrate National Chemistry Week, the Utah Tech University Chemistry & Biochemistry Department and Chemistry Club are teaming up to help the community learn in fun and interactive ways. "From explosive reactions to jaw-dropping demonstrations, come see chemistry in action," Teisha Richan, assistant professor of the practice in chemistry at Utah Tech, said. Utah Tech's lineup o more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * What They're Saying: Heinrich's Bipartisan Permitting Reform Deal Will Deliver Cheaper Energy, More Jobs, Responsible Growth * Labor, energy producers, and nonprofits voice strong support for Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act WASHINGTON - Since four Senators from across the political spectrum introduced their Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act last week, a broad coalition of labor leaders, energy producers, and nonpro more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 9, 2026 What They're Saying: Heinrich's Bipartisan Permitting Reform Deal Will Deliver Cheaper Energy, More Jobs, Responsible Growth Labor, energy producers, and nonprofits voice strong support for Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act - WASHINGTON - Since four Senators from across the political spectrum introduced their Bipartisan American Affordability  more PR