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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oregon Newsletter for 2026-10-14 ( 32 items )  
AG Brown multistate letter supports internet for schools and libraries as FCC considers cuts (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown multistate letter supports internet for schools and libraries as FCC considers cuts * Washington led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter with the Federal Communications Commission today advocating that they maintain the E-Rate program, which provides over $3 billion a year to discount the cost of internet expenses for schools and libraries across the country. Washington received more than  more PR

Associated Oregon Loggers Applaud Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule to Enhance Forest Management and Wildfire Resilience (10)
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. Associated Oregon Loggers, Inc. PO Box 12339, Salem, Oregon 97309 www.oregonloggers.org Office: (503) 364-1330 aol@oregonloggers.org October 5, 2026 Joshua White Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination US Forest Service 201 14th Street SW Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 Re: Docket FS-2025-0001 (RIN 0596-AD66) In Support of the Proposed Action (Alt more ST

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S REVISED ATTEMPT TO LOOSEN NATIONAL CLEAN WATER PROTECTIONS (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S REVISED ATTEMPT TO LOOSEN NATIONAL CLEAN WATER PROTECTIONS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, submitted 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 protections for streams and wet more PR

Center for American Progress Urges HHS to Withdraw Proposed Rule Slashing Federal Head Start Standards (10)
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

Coalition of Large Tribes Urge HHS to Protect Sovereignty and Maintain Funding Flexibility in Head Start Regulations (10)
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 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Re: Comments of the Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT) on "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs," Docket No. ACF-2026-0595; RIN 0970-AD30 Dear Secretary Kennedy: The Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Office more ST

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Opposes Rescission of 2001 Roadless Rule Citing Threats to Cultural Resources Treaty Rights and Ecosystems (10)
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 Brad Kinder, Acting Director, USDA Forest Service Ecosystem Management Coordination, 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108, Washington, DC 20250-1124 Delivered filed electronically: Re: The U.S. Department of Agriculture Proposed Rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Dear Acting Director Kinder: The Confederated Tribes of the  more ST

Continuously Evolving Cells Help Pancreatic Cancer Evade Treatment and Spread (10)
NEW YORK, Oct. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Continuously Evolving Cells Help Pancreatic Cancer Evade Treatment and Spread * An analysis of nearly half a million cells from dozens of patients' tumors reveals how cancer cells continuously reshape their genetic makeup over time, enabling them to evade treatment for one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Led by researchers at NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer  more PR

Council of State Community Development Agencies Urges HUD to Prioritize Permanent Housing Over Transitional Models in Homelessness Assistance Incentives (10)
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

Dr David Barstow: "The future with artificial intelligence is very uncertain, and we will get there very quickly" (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 13 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news: * * * Dr David Barstow: "The future with artificial intelligence is very uncertain, and we will get there very quickly" * What most concerns you today regarding AI? Dr Barstow: Two words. Uncertainty and urgency. Nobody knows what humanity's future with AI will be. When I lead discussions in local congregations, I give a list of ten different things that will happen. About half are good and half are bad. They will all happen, but w more PR

Earhart expedition update: Crew arrives onshore, sets up operations on Nikumaroro (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 13 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * Earhart expedition update: Crew arrives onshore, sets up operations on Nikumaroro * NIKUMARORO, Kiribati -- Members of the Taraia Object expedition, a joint effort between the Archaeological Legacy Institute, Purdue Research Foundation and Purdue University, made it ashore Nikumaroro on Tuesday (Oct. 13), where they began setting up equipment and operations for their investigation into an anomaly that could be what remains of Amelia Earhart's Lock more PR

Geothermal Rising Action Urges Clear Guidelines and Trusted Suppliers in Bulk-Power System Security Measures (10)
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 Eric Rollison, Assistant Director, Technology Development Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20585-0121 Re: Bulk-Power System Executive Order RFI, Docket No. DOE-HQ-2026-1123, 91 FR 57322 (September 9, 2026) Dear Assistant Director Rollison: Geothermal more ST

Governor Kotek Issues Executive Order to Protect Healthcare Access (10)
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Issues Executive Order to Protect Healthcare Access * Salem, OR - Today, Governor Tina Kotek released Executive Order (EO) 26-27, directing state agencies to take immediate action to protect access to affordable, high-quality healthcare in Oregon. Thanks to years of state-driven efforts to expand and maintain access to care, approximately 97% of Oregonians currently have health insurance, and today's executive order looks to protect  more PR

If It's Not Broken, Don't Fix It: Attorney General Bonta Opposes Rule Changes to Reduce Internet Services for Schools (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * If It's Not Broken, Don't Fix It: Attorney General Bonta Opposes Rule Changes to Reduce Internet Services for Schools * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in opposing efforts by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to significantly narrow, restrict, or terminate the federal E-Rate program (E-Rate), which for the last 30 years has provided most public schools and libraries  more PR

IRS Issues Notice on Extension of Replacement Period for Livestock Sold on Account of Drought (10)
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

Lewis & Clark Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Stephen Dow Beckham (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 13 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news: * * * Lewis & Clark Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Stephen Dow Beckham * Professor Beckham leaves behind a lasting legacy at Lewis & Clark and in the lives of generations of students. The Lewis & Clark community is mourning the loss of Stephen Dow Beckham, who passed away on October 10, 2026. Professor emeritus of history and an enduring friend of the college, Beckham was a renowned scholar of American History, a preservationist, and a beloved educato more PR

Merkley Leads Oregon Lawmakers to Urge Continued Support for Oregon's Hazelnut Industry (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley Leads Oregon Lawmakers to Urge Continued Support for Oregon's Hazelnut Industry * Salem, OR - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led members of Oregon's congressional delegation in a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins that calls on the Department to deliver critical federal support to Oregon's hazelnut industry under the federal Section 32 purchase program. "The hazelnut industry is a massive and more PR

National Taxpayers Union: New Research Shows Many State Property Tax Laws Punish Fast-Evolving Technology (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release: * * * New Research Shows Many State Property Tax Laws Punish Fast-Evolving Technology October 13, 2026 State tangible personal property tax laws often discriminate against technology that is crucial to serve the demands of the information age, according to new research released Tuesday by National Taxpayers Union. The complex depreciation schedules required to value property are designed around manufacturing machinery that often performs at th more PR

Nebraska Farm Bureau Urges EPA to Focus on Field-Performance and Inclusivity in Pesticide Alternatives Challenge (10)
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. P.O. Box 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501 | (402) 421-4400 September 29, 2026 Elizabeth Vizard Deputy Director for Programs Office of Pesticide Programs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Comments of the Nebraska Farm Bureau on the Request for Information, Innovation Challenge: Alternatives to Conventional Pesti more ST

OHSU researchers explore link between gut, brain health for people with HIV (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 13 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU researchers explore link between gut, brain health for people with HIV * Oregon Health & Science University researchers have secured a $5.8 million, five-year federal award to investigate whether damage to the gastrointestinal tract contributes to neuroinflammation in people living with HIV -- raising the potential for new treatments to preserve brain function in people with HIV and older adults. "Even though antiretroviral drugs are ver more PR

Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies Urge EPA To Clarify Biosolids PFAS Risks And Promote Practical Management Strategies (10)
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. Johnny Leavy, Chair Amanda Haney, Vice Chair Working with community wastewater treatment and stormwater management agencies across the state to protect Oregon's water quality since 1987. PO Box 48 Springfield, Oregon 97477 (541) 485-0165 www.oracwa.org October 4, 2026 Tess Richman Engineering and Science Division Office of Water (Mail Code 4504-T) U.S. Environmental P more ST

Oregon Consumer Justice Opposes Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Regulations (10)
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. Community Reinvestment Act Regulations, 91 Fed. Reg. 52,114, 52,12; instead, they0-23 (proposed Aug. 12, 2026). ocj.org 3055 NW Yeon Avenue, Box 1336 1 (503) 406-3311 Portland, OR 97210 October 8, 2026 Jonathan V. Gould Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20219 Attn: Chief Counsel's Offi more ST

Organization of Agreement States Call for Consistent Decommissioning Timelines and Clarification on Abandoned Uranium Mine Waste Definitions (10)
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. Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, U more ST

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: 'U.S. Pacific Coast Workshop Report on Preconstruction Research Recommendations' (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following report on Sept. 22, 2026, entitled "U.S. Pacific Coast Workshop Report on Preconstruction Research Recommendations." Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract In May 2022, the U.S. Offshore Wind Synthesis of Environmental Effects Research (SEER) project team hosted a stakeholder workshop focused on preconstruction (baseline) research needs for potential floating offshore wind (OSW) energy development on the U.S. Pacific Coast, i more PR

Patients' Advocate Urges FDA to Maintain Rigorous Standards Before Fast-Tracking Psychedelic Drugs (10)
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. Dear FDA Leaders, As the founder of Patients' Advocate, and Legislative Rep. of American College of Cardiology (ACC) and California Medical Association (CMA), I am deeply concerned with the fast-tracking of the review and approval process of psychedelics by FDA. I urge FDA to employ the same rigorous standards applied to all controlled substances in evaluating the psyched more ST

SafeLaunch Urges FDA to Implement Cautious Approach to Psilocybin Access to Protect Children (10)
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. Re: Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542, Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs Our organization SafeLaunch works in the sector known as primary prevention. In our context, this means preventing substance use prior to brain maturation. 90% of addiction begins with use before age 18. (NIDA.org) This comment addresses what easier access to psilocybi more ST

Scientists Reveal How Pancreatic Cancer Evolves to Evade Treatment (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Oct. 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Scientists Reveal How Pancreatic Cancer Evolves to Evade Treatment * Single-cell study of pancreatic tumors led by UC San Diego researchers reveals how tumor evolution, subtype transitions and microenvironment interactions shape disease. Key Takeaways * Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat, in part because of the genetic diversity present in pancreatic tumors. * Researchers from UC San Diego Moores Ca more PR

SOU Faculty Members Co-edit New Book on Conflict in Creative Industries (10)
ASHLAND, Oregon, Oct. 14 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news: * * * SOU faculty members co-edit new book on conflict in creative industries October 13, 2026 (Ashland, Ore.) -- Erica Knotts and Chris Lucas - both faculty members in Southern Oregon University's Communication, Media & Cinema Department - are co-editors of a new book that explores the presence of conflict in creative industries including film, television, the fine arts, radio and podcasting. The collection of essays looks at how conflict can be considered a  more PR

Syracuse University: Public Health Students Take Their Research to a National Stage (10)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Public Health Students Take Their Research to a National Stage From a class assignment to faculty-led research, these five Maxwell projects earned spots at the American Public Health Association's 2026 Annual Meeting. Jessica Youngman Oct. 13, 2026 Five projects by students in the Maxwell School's public health department have been accepted for presentation at the American Public Health Association's (APHA) 2026 Annual Meeting and Expo in San Antonio, Tex more PR

Trading Prairie Winds for Ocean Swells: How Two Kansas Teachers Brought NOAA Fisheries Research Home to the Midwest (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Trading Prairie Winds for Ocean Swells: How Two Kansas Teachers Brought NOAA Fisheries Research Home to the Midwest October 13, 2026 This summer, two educators from Kansas traveled hundreds of miles in different directions to sail as Teachers at Sea aboard NOAA research vessels. - What happens when two educators from landlocked Kansas trade wheat fields and prairie winds for views of the open ocean aboard more PR

UNI Gallery of Art Presents the 2026 Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition: "Making Meaning: The Work of Dan Stiles" (10)
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Oct. 13 -- The University of Northern Iowa posted the following news release: * * * UNI Gallery of Art Presents the 2026 Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition: "Making Meaning: The Work of Dan Stiles" * CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - Running from Oct. 15 through Nov. 12, the University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will host "Making Meaning: The Work of Dan Stiles" as part of the 2026 Elena Diane Curris Biennial Design Exhibition. The showcase features the creations of internationally acclaimed designer and illustrator Dan more PR

Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office Supports Rescinding 2001 Roadless Rule to Enhance Forest Management and Wildfire Response (10)
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

Volute Research Urges Standardized Data Collection and Persistent Identifiers for Psychedelic Drug Trials (10)
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. Volute Research . Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542 Page 1 Comment on Docket No. FDA-2026-N-7542 Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs; Public Hearing; Request for Comments (91 FR 43095, July 14, 2026) Submitted by: Volute Research, publisher of Entheon Intelligence Topic area: Best Practices for Data Collection and Standardization (Secti more ST