WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- 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 Re: Updated Definition of ''Waters of the United States,'' Dkt. No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322, 91 Fed. Reg. 57,284 (Sept. 9, 2026) The Honorable Lee M. Zeldin Administrator Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 - The Honorable Adam Telle Acting Secretary Department of the Army 101 Army Pentagon Washington, D more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Secretary, United States Department of Health and Human Services Federal Register Document Number: ACF-2026-0595/RIN 0970-AD30 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs Dear Secretary Kennedy: Head Start is a vital early education and comprehensive family support program serving some of the nation' more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Page 1 of 18 July 13, 2026 SUBMITTED VIA THE FEDERAL RULEMAKING PORTAL AT WWW.REGULATIONS.GOV Re: Docket OMB-2026-0034 Proposed Rule: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance To Whom It May Concern: The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities ("CLPHA") and Reno & Cavanaugh, PLLC ("Reno & Cavanaugh") hereby submit comments regarding the proposed rule titled "Re more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Striving to Build Better Communities 630 Eye Street, N W, Washington, DC 2001 T: (202) 293-5820 W: www.coscda.org Rebecca Frawley Wachtel, Massachusetts, President Suzanne Barnard, Texas, Vice-President Kimberly Carter, Georgia, Treasurer Kent Archer, Tennessee, Secretary Tess Hembree, Executive Director October 13, 2026 Submitted via Regulations.gov Regulations Di more ST

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Countdown to Commencement activities planned for Oct. 20-21 * A virtual Countdown to Commencement will also be offered at noon Thursday, Oct. 22. Eligible students graduating from an online program will receive an invitation. The session will be recorded and posted on the Office of the Registrar website following the event. Countdown to Commencement is available to summer and fall 2026 graduates and is hosted annually by the Office of Student more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Energy Innovation's "Soaring Bills" Study Is Nonsense * The Associated Press recently highlighted a study by Energy Innovation claiming that federal energy policy changes will raise energy costs for American families, reduce jobs, and cause massive economic harm. These claims warrant strong skepticism. When you open up Energy Innovation's model, the headline conclusions crumble under closer inspection. The study only publicize more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and the Big 12 announce men's basketball TV schedule for 2026-27 season, tipping off November 6 * No. 15 Louisville at No. 19 Kansas ESPNU Sun, Oct 25 1 p.m. Exhibition No. 2 Duke at No. 19 Kansas ESPN2 Fri, Nov 6 9 p.m. Middle Tennessee at No. 19 Kansas ESPNU Tue, Nov 10 9:30 p.m. Champions Classic (Chicago) No. 19 Kansas vs. No. 25 Kentucky ESPN Fri, Nov 13 9 p.m. No. 4 Arizona at Auburn ESPN2 Sun, Nov 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. FGA ACTION COMMENT ON ARKANSAS SNAP DEMONSTRATION PROJECT Food and Nutrition Administration October, 2026 Hayden Dublois, Visiting Fellow Paige Terryberry, Visiting Fellow FGA ACTION FGA Action supports Arkansas's request to restrict the purchase of certain junk foods with food stamp benefits. The food stamp program has drifted far from its statutory purpose, and e more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. FGA ACTION COMMENT ON FLORIDA SNAP DEMONSTRATION PROJECT Food and Nutrition Administration October, 2026 Hayden Dublois, Visiting Fellow Paige Terryberry, Visiting Fellow FGA ACTION FGA Action supports Florida's request to restrict the purchase of certain junk foods with food stamp benefits. The food stamp program has drifted far from its statutory purpose, and early  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment on the State of Ohio SNAP Demonstration Project Food and Nutrition Administration October, 2026 Hayden Dublois, Visiting Fellow Paige Terryberry, Visiting Fellow FGA Action supports Ohio's request to restrict the purchase of certain junk foods with food stamp benefits. The food stamp program has drifted far from its statutory purpose, and early evidence shows  more ST

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Pierpont Community and Technical College posted the following news release: * * * Fifth Annual Trick-or-Treat at Pierpont Returns Oct. 29 * FAIRMONT, W.Va. - Children in costumes will once again fill the halls of Pierpont Community & Technical College's Advanced Technology Center when the college hosts its fifth annual Community Trick-or-Treat on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. The free event is open to families from across north-central West Virginia to enjoy a safe, indoor Halloween celebration whi more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces More Than $1.7 Million to Help West Virginians in Recovery Return to Work * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced more than $1.7 million in federal funding for two initiatives designed to help West Virginians recover from substance use disorder find employment, remain in the workforce, and build a more secure financial future. "Overcoming addiction is a tremendous accomplishment, more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces Nearly $2.2 Million to Strengthen Community Health Centers Across West Virginia * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced nearly $2.2 million in Rural Health Transformation Program awards to help community health centers across West Virginia improve patient care, reduce administrative costs, and expand access to healthcare in rural communities. "Community health centers are a lifel more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces Paid Coaching Opportunities for West Virginia Teachers Through MATHCOUNTS * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that applications are now being accepted for paid coaching positions through the 2026-2027 MATHCOUNTS Competition Series. Eligible West Virginia teachers can earn up to $2,000 while helping middle school students strengthen their math skills, build confidence, and prep more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-54) entitled "Extension of Replacement Period for Livestock Sold on Account of Drought". * * * REPLACEMENT PERIOD UNDER Sec. 1033(e)(2)(B) Notice 2006-82, 2006-2 C.B. 529, provides for extensions of the replacement period under Sec. 1033(e)(2)(B). If a sale or exchange of livestock is treated as an involuntary conversion on account of drought and the taxpayer's replacement period is determined under Sec. 1033(e)(2)(A), the replacement period will be ext more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 14 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * The Met Presents Cottage Industry: The Val-Kill Furniture Shop, Marking the 100th Anniversary of a Pioneering Design Workshop This focused exhibition explores the intersection of The Met's American Wing, 20th-century craft collectives, and the overlooked contributions of immigrants, women, and LGBTQ makers. - (New York, October 11, 2026)--The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents Cottage Industry: The Val-Kill Furniture Shop, on view through May 9, 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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 Docket No. FS-2025-0001 USDA Forest Service Attn: Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 RE: Comments of the Monacan Indian Nation on the Proposed Rule and Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation, Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) is the voice of fair housing. NFHA works to eliminate housing discrimination and to ensure equal housing opportunity for all people through leadership, education, outreach, membership services, public policy initiatives, community development, advocacy, and enforcement. 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 650, Washington, DC 20004 more ST

NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBC Sports Announces 2026-27 Big 12 Men's Basketball Schedule Featuring 20 Games Across Peacock and NBCSN * Eligible students can sign up to receive special Peacock student discount offer for $6.99/month. October 13, 2026 NBC Sports presents 20 regular-season Big 12 men's basketball games on Peacock and NBCSN this season, beginning on Nov. 10 and concluding on the final day of the regular season, March 6, 2027. The schedule fe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Capito Celebrates CDS Projects in Kanawha County * Pursuant to Senate Policy, petitions, opinion polls and unsolicited mass electronic communications cannot be initiated by this office for the 60-day period immediately before the date of a primary or general election. Subscribers currently receiving electronic communications from this office who wish to unsubscribe may do so here. KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator S more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 13 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Richard Ojo Earns Agribusiness Award and Participates in Climate Week NYC * Two professional development experiences connect Kentucky State agricultural research with entrepreneurship and sustainable food systems Fresh habanero peppers can spoil before they reach consumers, creating losses for growers. Kentucky State University research associate Richard Ojo explored one potential solution through an agribusiness concept that transforms fresh peppers more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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 Sierra Club Statement Regarding US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water Draft Guidance Memorandum Reducing Risk from PFOA and PFAS in Biosolids June 2026 Submitted to Docket ID EPA-HQ-OW-2026-2509 at regulations.gov The Sierra Club is responding to the EPA's draft Guidance Memorandum on reducing risk from PFOA and PFOS in biosolids/sl more ST

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 13 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Raises Security Alarms Over TP-Link Routers * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with 20 other state attorneys general, urged the Federal Communications Commission to carefully scrutinize TP-Link's request for approval to sell new router models in the United States. The coalition cited concerns about the company's ongoing ties to China and the potential security risks posed by its network more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 13 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * The Buckeye Institute Calls on SCOTUS to Protect Individual Rights * Columbus, OH - On Tuesday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court urging the justices to hear Perry v. Marteney. West Virginia removed a student from a virtual public school after her parents declined to vaccinate h more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 13 (TNSrep) -- University of Charleston posted the following news: * * * University of Charleston Generates $118 Million in Annual Economic Impact Across West Virginia * The University of Charleston (UC) generates an estimated $118 million in annual statewide economic output and supports more than 1,000 jobs, according to a new impact analysis from West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities. The report (https://www.ucwv.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/WVICU-2025-Impact-Report-UC-OneSheet.pdf) highlight more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1594 W. North Temple Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 Telephone (801) 537-9801 publiclands.utah.gov The Honorable Stephen Alexander Vaden Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Forest Service 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250 October 6, 2026 Subject: Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation FS-2025-0001 RDCC Project No. 87469 Dear Mr. Vaden: more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 12, 2026 Ms. Shiela Corley Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Administration United States Department of Agriculture Re: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State of Virginia Demonstration Project Dear Ms. Corley: On behalf of the Virginia Poverty Law Center, we respectfully submit the following comment on the United States Department of Agricul more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council 110 Stockton Street Charleston, West Virginia 25387 October 5, 2026 Adam N. Jones, Deputy Chief of Staff Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary Administration for Children and Families Department of Health and Human Services Mary E. Switzer Building 330 C Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 RE: Docket more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection 601 57th Street SE Charleston, WV 25304-2345 Phone: (304) 026-0490 Harold D. Ward, Cabinet Secretary dep.wv.gov Promoting a healthy environment. Lee Zeldin Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 OW-Docket@epa.gov Adam R. Telle Secre more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- 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 To: USDA Forest Service Attn: Joshua White, Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 Re: Comment on Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Proposed Rule Regarding Rescission of 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Docket No. FS-2025-0001-223869) Dear Acting Director White: more ST