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. Subject Line / Comment Title: A Way Home America Public Comment on Docket # ACF-2026-0595 Comment Submitted By: A Way Home America Youth Policy Team, CEO with Lived Experience, Director of Public Policy, and Policy Analyst awayhomeamerica.org Comment Summary AWHA supports ACF's goal of reducing unnecessary administrative burden in Head Start, but urges the agency to ensu 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

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Hon. Alan S. Trust (Ret.) of JAMS Receives Prestigious Judge William L. Norton, Jr. Judicial Excellence Award Alexandria, Va. -- The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) will present Bankruptcy Judge Alan S. Trust (ret.) of JAMS (Central Islip, N.Y.) with the Judge William L. Norton, Jr. Judicial Excellence Award during an ABI presentation at the 100th National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges annual meeting in San Diego, Calif. The Nort 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 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

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 9 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces Settlement with Large Wholesale Company for Distributing Illegal, High Potency Cannabis Products * (Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong today announced a settlement with RZ Smoke, Inc., over allegations that the company illegally distributed and sold high potency cannabis products to smokes shops, gas stations, and convenience stores across Connecticut without a license from the Conne more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Warren Call on FTC to Crack Down on Deceptive Security Deposit Schemes Hurting Tenants * "From non-refundable fees and misleading marketing to inadequate disclosures, these products can take advantage of vulnerable tenants who are already struggling to afford the high cost of rental housing." [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) wrote to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Demands Answers from Cantor Fitzgerald About Relationship with Tether After PSI Report Finds Cryptocurrency Firm Props Up Iran's Shadow Banking System * "Disturbingly, Cantor Fitzgerald's lucrative business arrangements with Tether come at the expense of America's national security." [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Welch, & Schiff Continue to Probe into DHS Misuse of Taxpayer Dollars, Demand Answers from Mullin over Luxury Jet Purchases * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) today sought records and information from Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin about the Department of Homeland  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. August 27, 2026 Re: Rebuttal Public Comments on the Proposed Implementation of Duties on Additional Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Derivative Articles Under Section 232 - Docket No. 260803-0182, XRIN 0694-XC166 Dear Sir/Madam: Branson Ultrasonics Corporation ("Branson") hereby submits the following opposition regarding the Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS") considerati more ST

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 9 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Building a Stronger Network to Address Food Insecurity * Food insecurity can be an invisible barrier to college success, affecting everything from a student's ability to focus in class to whether they can afford to stay enrolled. At Southern Connecticut State University, that reality is helping to drive stronger connections with organizations across Greater New Haven that are working to make food and other basic needs more accessible. O 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. 6795 S. Elati St., Littleton, CO 80120 amy.conklin@comcast.net 303-252-5038 September 30, 2026 To whom it may concern, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on EPA's Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids (Draft Guidance). The Colorado Wastewater Utili more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Abraham Hamadeh, R-Arizona, posted the following news release: * * * Congressman Hamadeh Encourages Students to Submit Applications for Service Academy Nominations Before Deadline * Congressman Abe Hamadeh is encouraging graduating high school students who are interested in attending one of the nation's prestigious U.S. service academies to submit their applications for a congressional nomination WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) is encouraging graduating high school students in Arizona's 8th Co 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 6, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington DC, 20201 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs (RIN 0970-AD30) Dear Secretary Kennedy: The Connecticut Early Childhood Funder Collaborative (CT ECFC), an initiative of the Connecticut Council  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. Public Comment: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs I. Who We Are and Why We Are Writing EASTCONN is a Regional Education Service Center1 serving the rural communities of northeastern Connecticut, and the Head Start grantee for our region. Established by the boards of education of our member districts under Connecticut General Statutes Sec.Sec. 10-66a through  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Fresh Off CODEL to the Gulf, Murphy Accuses Trump, Hegseth of 'Active Cover Up' of Iran War, Addresses Future of U.S.-Saudi Relations * WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) offered his first takeaway on his Congressional Delegation (CODEL) trip to the Middle East, which included stops in Doha, Qatar and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to members of the press to share reflections and answer questions. Murphy was the first Democratic  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 9 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * From 4-H Camp Friends to College Connections * The camper refused to get out of bed. He missed his parents, didn't want to participate in activities, and was ready to go home. As a junior staff member at the New London County 4-H Camp in Franklin, Oliver Gatti '29 (ENGR) had a request: give camp one more day. Gatti empathized because he had once felt that way during his first summer at camp, before he discovered the camp magic. Throughout the day,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes, Landsman, Carter Introduce Bipartisan Clean School Bus Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), was joined by Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01) to introduce the Clean School Bus Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize $1 billion in funding to help school districts across the country replace traditional school buses with electric bus alternatives. Sp more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 10 -- Yale School of Management issued the following news: * * * Is the Yale SOM Master's in Asset Management Right for You? October 9, 2026 Diana Economy, director of Master's in Asset Management admissions, offers advice for aspiring asset managers exploring educational options. Prospective students often ask us how to discern if a master's in asset management is the right degree for them. Before you think about test scores, recommendations, or essays, I'd encourage you to start by considering that question more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 10 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * For Every Next First: Solving the Gun Violence Epidemic October 09, 2026 Johns Hopkins has a legacy of driving historic "firsts." Where there is a need, we find a way to meet it. Where there is uncertainty, we pursue answers. And when there is a challenge, we rise to it together. The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions is a proud part of that tradition, leading the way toward a future where all Amer more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Joins Bipartisan Colleagues to Introduce Resolution Recognizing National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day * Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Jim Costa (CA-21), Paul Tonko (NY-20), David Valadao (CA-22), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) introduced H. Res. 1611, a bipartisan resolution designating October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day." National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day is observed more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Statement on Trump Administration Demand for Voter Records in East Hartford and Other Connecticut Communities * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after reporting revealed that the Trump Administration subpoenaed three towns in Connecticut, including East Hartford, in an attempt to access private voter records. In July, their effort to access Connecticut's voter files was rejected in  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 1, 2026 Administrator Lee Zeldin Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: Docket No. EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509; Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk From Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids Dear Administrator Zeldin, The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association  more ST

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut, Oct. 9 -- The University of Bridgeport posted the following news: * * * Master's in Computer Science Requirements: What to Expect * So you've decided a computer science master's might be the right move. Maybe you're looking to break into AI, sharpen your technical skills, or qualify for senior engineering roles you've been eyeing. Whatever the reason, the first question is usually the same: what does it actually take to get in, and what does the program ask of you once you're there? The answer varies by school, but 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. 1 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0124 Public Hearing on Proposed Rescission of the Greenhouse Gas Findings for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants and Repeal of Regulations for Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under Clean Air Act Section 111, 91 Fed. Reg. 59002 (Sept. 17, 2026) Written Testimony of Attorney General Keith Ellison Office of t more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Lujan, Democratic Senators Say Broadcasters Owe Americans On Trump's Taxpayer-funded Campaign Ads * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) led Senate Democrats in a letter to American broadcasters demanding the release of all documentation on the decision to air Donald Trump's self-promoting, federally-funded campaign ads. The letter asserts, by allowing Trump's publicly funded ca more PR

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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * NRCS in New Hampshire Seeks Producers for 'Improving Water Quality and Resiliency in N.H. through Ecosystem Restoration' Regional Conservation Partnership Project[ * Today the NRCS in New Hampshire has announced an application cutoff date for land management applications under the 'Improving Water Quality and Resiliency in N.H. through Ecosystem Restoration,' Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) projec more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 10 -- Yale School of Management issued the following news: * * * Prof. Julia DiBenigno and PhD Student Alyssa Menz Receive Yale Planetary Solutions Grant October 9, 2026 Their project, which examines how companies can sustain authentic commitments to purpose beyond profit, was one of 19 selected for funding by YPS, which supports ambitious climate and sustainability scholarship. Julia DiBenigno, professor of organizational behavior at Yale SOM, and Alyssa Menz, an advanced doctoral student at the Yale School of 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

WESTPORT, Connecticut, Oct. 10 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, issued the following news release: * * * Gaza Ceasefire Exists in Name Only, Say More Than 100 Organizations GAZA, 9 October 2026 - One year after the Gaza ceasefire agreement was reached, more than 100 humanitarian, human rights, and other civil society organizations say the ceasefire exists in name only, with Israeli forces continuing to kill and injure Palestinians dai more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Southern Helps Build Connecticut's Quantum Workforce as New Haven Hub Opens * Southern Connecticut State University is helping ensure Connecticut has the workforce needed to support its growing quantum technology industry. That role was highlighted Oct. 6 as QuantumCT opened its new headquarters at 101 College Street in New Haven. Southern is a university partner in QuantumCT, a public-private initiative focused on advancing quantum res 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

STORRS, Connecticut, Oct. 9 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Magazine: George Springer * Future baseball historians will not rhapsodize over this mid-June Toronto Blue Jays-Boston Red Sox game. The Sox at this moment are hapless -- in late April, management purged their coaching staff and they're still in smoothing-out mode. The Jays, after nearly winning the World Series last year, are below.500. Boston fans have seemingly agreed to enjoy a beautiful day in a classic ballpark. Save the rancor for the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Valadao, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day * I'm proud to join my colleagues in reintroducing a bipartisan resolution designating October 8th as National Hydrogen Fuel Cell Day. WASHINGTON - This week, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Jim Costa (CA-21), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), John Larson (CT-01), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) to reintroduce a bipartisan more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news: * * * From academia to Hollywood: Blazing a trail for computer-animated hair If you've seen the recently released Toy Story 5 and noticed that one of the main characters, Blaze, has particularly realistic hair, you can thank Professor Theodore Kim. Kim's 2023 research paper, "Lifted Curls: A Model for Tightly Coiled Hair Simulation," plays a big role in why Blaze's hair looks and moves the way it should. Blaze is a Black-Arm more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 10 -- Yale School of Management issued the following news: * * * Building a Career in Investing: Asset Management Colloquium with Gurkamal Pannu '24 October 9, 2026 Gurkamal Pannu '24, Global Investor at MIT Investment Management Company, returned to Yale SOM to share practical advice on networking, mentorship, and building a career in investment management. Last Friday, October 2, Gurkamal Pannu '24, a member of Yale School of Management and a graduate of its MBA and asset management programs, returned to shar more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New Study Maps Immune Pathways Driving Acute Interstitial Nephritis By Jordan Shaked October 08, 2026 Acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) is a condition characterized by inflammation that damages the kidney's tubules and surrounding tissue. Often resulting from an immune reaction to common medications--including antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, and drugs that treat acid reflux--the condition accounts for roughly 15% more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Study Helps Explain Why Changing Your Diet is Hard By Freda Kreier October 09, 2026 Learning new eating habits isn't simple. Our pre-existing feelings around food--whether it's a distaste for olives or a love of pastries--could make it harder to learn new eating habits, according to new research from Yale School of Medicine. Changing how we eat can have a big impact on health, both for managing conditions like diabetes and f more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * The Weekly Dose: The brain and uncertainty; learning at rest; improving the HPV vaccine October 08, 2026 This week at Yale School of Medicine (YSM): How the claustrum in the brain helps us prepare for uncertainties; researchers identify patterns of brain activity associated with learning while resting; new approach could help overcome shortages of the HPV vaccine. Read on to learn more about the discoveries from YSM: * Hidde more PR