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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for 2026-10-19 ( 10 items )  
AAHOA Statement on Reported Threat Against Aurora Hindu Temple (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 18 -- The Asian American Hotel Owners Association issued the following news release: * * * AAHOA Statement on Reported Threat Against Aurora Hindu Temple ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 16, 2026 - AAHOA condemns the reported plot targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, and the hatred and violence directed at the Indian American and Hindu communities. No one should have to fear for their safety because of their heritage, faith, or identity. U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and his family were at the temple at the time of t more PR

BYU takes care of Notre Dame in Top 10 Showdown (10)
WACO, Texas, Oct. 18 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * BYU takes care of Notre Dame in Top 10 Showdown * BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier hit Walker Lyons with a six-yard touchdown pass with 1:47 left to go in the game, giving the Cougars a 28-24 lead over Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish drove all the way to the BYU four-yard line with four seconds remaining, but their game-winning touchdown pass missed its mark and BYU held on for the win. The Cougars move up five spots to No. 3 i more PR

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Opposes Census Changes Over Race and Ethnicity Data Elimination (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 8, 2026 4600 Silver Hill Road Designation: ADDEMO/FRN Washington, DC 20746 Re: Docket No. USBC-2026-0628 To Whom it May Concern: Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed changes to the Code of Federal Regulations governing the decennial census of population and housing as outlined in the proposed rule, Decennial Census of the Populati more ST

Cross-Cutting Issues Group: EPA Faces Calls for Self-Implementing Flexibilities and Streamlined Permitting in Federal CCR Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENTS OF THE CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES GROUP ON THE ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING ON FEDERAL CCR PERMIT PROGRAM; GENERAL PERMIT PROVISIONS Docket No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2026-4159 I. INTRODUCTION The Cross-Cutting Issues Group ("CCIG" or the "Group") respectfully submits these comments in response to EPA's advance notice of proposed rulemaking ("ANPRM") on whether to d more ST

Disability Rights Maine Opposes Reducing Disability Questions in CDC's 2028 National Health Interview Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 160 Capitol Street, Suite 4, Augusta, ME 04330 207.626.2774 1.800.452.1948 Fax: 207.621.1419 drme.org MAINE'S PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY AGENCY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES October 12, 2026 Jeffrey M. Zirger Information Collection Review Office Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Road, NE, MS H21-8 Atlanta, Georgia 30329 RE: Docket No. CDC-2026-1 more ST

Georgia Tech Launches Center to Advance Quantum Research and Innovation (10)
NOVELTY, Ohio, Oct. 18 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- ASM International posted the following news from Institute for Matter and Systems: * * * Georgia Tech launches center to advance quantum research and innovation October 16, 2026 The Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS) at Georgia Tech, in collaboration with the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), has launched the Georgia Tech Quantum Applications Research Center (GT QuARC), a new interdisciplinary research center designed to bring together Georgia Tech's quantum research comm more PR

National Cattlemen's Beef Association Urges Clear Definitions for Waters of the United States to Protect Land Management (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, Water Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 Re: Comment of 49 Livestock Organizations on "Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Updated Definition of 'Waters of the United States,'" 91 Fed. Reg. 57,284 (Sept. 9, 20 more ST

Reinhardt Shows Support at Domestic Violence Vigil (10)
WALESKA, Georgia, Oct. 18 -- Reinhardt University issued the following news: * * * Reinhardt Shows Support at Domestic Violence Vigil October 16, 2026 A group representing Reinhardt united with Cherokee County community members and organizations at the annual Domestic Violence Vigil. Held on October 9, 2026, at Ball Ground City Park, participants recognized those impacted by domestic violence, raised awareness, and highlighted available resources and support services. Reinhardt students, faculty, and staff also participated in Purple Out D more PR

Southeastern Clinical Consulting: CMS Urged to Explicitly Include Software as Medical Device in Rapid Coverage Pathway (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Southeastern Clinical Consulting (SECC) Atlanta, Georgia October 13, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Attention: CMS-3487-NC Docket No. CMS-2026-2674 Re: Supplemental Comment on the RAPID Coverage Pathway Procedural Notice (CMS-3487-NC), Supplementing Comment ID CMS-2026-2674-0008 (Tracking No. mtp-fto4-92aw) Dear CMS Administrator: SUMMARY OF THIS SUPP more ST

U.N. Food & Agricultural Organization: World Food Forum 2026 Closes With Renewed Commitment to End Hunger (10)
ROME, Italy, Oct. 18 -- The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization issued the following news: * * * World Food Forum 2026 closes with renewed commitment to end hunger WFF reaches record global audience under the theme "Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow." 16/10/2026 - Rome - The 2026 edition of the World Food Forum (WFF), hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), concluded on Friday, reinforcing its role as the world's largest annual gathering dedicated to agrifood systems transformation. Held  more PR