Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas
America's Essential Hospitals Names New Board Leaders
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The America's Essential Hospitals issued the following news release:
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America's Essential Hospitals Names New Board Leaders
Katrina Keefer, MPA, will serve as 2026-2027 chair of America's Essential Hospitals' board of directors. Keefer is president and CEO of DCH Health System, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
"The work of America's Essential Hospitals has never been more important," Keefer said. "I am honored and humbled to serve as the chair of a board dedicated to advancing
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American Academy of PAs Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 3 -- The American Academy of Physician Associates issued the following news release:
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American Academy of PAs Announces 2026-27 Board of Directors
David J. Bunnell to Serve as President and Chair of the Board
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The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) Board of Directors began its 2026-27 leadership year on July 1. The board will be led by President and Chair David J. Bunnell, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, a dedicated leader with more than 20 years of clinica
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American Association of Nurse Practitioners Supports Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Prior Authorization Proposal to Reduce Burden and Improve Access
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Austin, Texas, expressed support for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed rule aimed at reforming prior authorization processes for drugs under Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid managed care plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Children's Health Insurance Program agencies, CHIP managed care entities, and issuers of qualified health plans on federally-facilitated exchanges. The public comment letter submit
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Americans for Scientific Integrity Submits =Evidence to Food and Drug Administration Backing Warning Labels on Pediatric Acetaminophen
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Americans for Scientific Integrity, San Antonio, Texas, submitted a supplemental public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration supporting a prior citizen petition requesting precautionary warnings on over-the-counter acetaminophen products intended for infants and children. The petition urges inclusion of allergy-related safety information concerning asthma, rhinoconjunctivitis, and eczema.
The organization points to new studies providing stronger evidence
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Investigates StubHub for Failing to Provide FIFA World Cup Tickets That Fans Have Paid For
AUSTIN, Texas, July 3 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Investigates StubHub for Failing to Provide FIFA World Cup Tickets That Fans Have Paid For
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Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into StubHub over widespread reports that the company is cancelling or failing to provide World Cup tickets that fans have purchased.
Since the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off, fans across the country, including in Texa
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Eaton Souriau Presents TTI With Global Distributor of the Year Award
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 30 -- TTI, a distributor of electronic components, issued the following news release:
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Eaton Souriau Presents TTI with Global Distributor of the Year Award
TTI IP&E, a leading distributor of electronic components, is pleased to announce that Eaton Souriau has recognized TTI IP&E with its 2025 Global Distributor of the Year award. This honor reflects TTI's continued commitment to delivering best-in-class service, deep inventory, and strong global support to custome
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FAA Establishes Class E Airspace at Hub Field in Jewett to Support Instrument Flight Procedures
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has established Class E airspace at Hub Field in Jewett to support instrument flight procedures safely.
The Federal Aviation Administration has adopted a final rule establishing Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Hub Field in Jewett, Texas, to support instrument flight rule operations through the development of new instrument procedures. The rule becomes effectiv
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FAA Establishes Class E Airspace at Hub Field in Jewett, Texas
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration established Class E airspace at Hub Field in Jewett, Texas, supporting instrument flight procedures beginning October 29, 2026.
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule establishing Class E airspace at Hub Field in Jewett, Texas, to support new instrument flight procedures and improve the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations.
The rule takes effect at 0901 UTC on Octobe
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Federal Court Delivers Major Blow to Trump Detention Policy of Jailing Immigrants With No Hearing, No Explanation
WASHINGTON, July 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Immigration Council issued the following news release:
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Federal Court Delivers Major Blow to Trump Detention Policy of Jailing Immigrants With No Hearing, No Explanation
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On July 2, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that people facing immigration detention have the right to meaningful due process protections and must be afforded a bond hearing within 90 days. The decision deals a major b
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Federal Register: Homeland Security Dept. Issues Notice of Determination Regarding Amended Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international land border in the state of Texas. The notice of determination was published in the Federal Register on Feb
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Haynes Boone Strengthens New York Finance and Derivatives Platform With Addition of Former Barclays Director John Messina
DALLAS, Texas, June 30 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Haynes Boone Strengthens New York Finance and Derivatives Platform with Addition of Former Barclays Director John Messina
Haynes Boone welcomes Partner John Messina to its New York office and Finance Practice Group, where he will focus on derivatives and structured finance. His arrival further reinforces the firm's market-leading derivatives capabilities and enhances the sophistication of its offe
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ICYMI: The Politico article below, titled "Trump cashed in big on crypto. Trump-loving crypto traders are still struggling."
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: The Politico article below, titled "Trump cashed in big on crypto. Trump-loving crypto traders are still struggling."
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The Politico article below, titled "Trump cashed in big on crypto. Trump-loving crypto traders are still struggling," speaks for itself.
You can access the article by clicking the link here.
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Original text here: https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-politico-
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Infusion Access Foundation Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Enhance Prior Authorization for Infusion Drugs
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Infusion Access Foundation, Austin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology regarding the agencies' proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The foundation advocates for patients with chronic, complex, and rare conditions dependent on specialty infusion and injection therapies.
The organization stresses that
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Iota Intel Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Use Electronic Prior Authorization to Protect Vulnerable Patients
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Iota Intel LLC, a Frisco, Texas-based healthcare analytics firm, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the proposed rule concerning interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The letter offers extensive commentary aimed at enhancing the efficiency, transparency, and clinical relevance of electronic prior authorization processes affecting Medicare Advantage,
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Journal of Surveying Engineering Associate Editor Urges OMB to Withdraw Proposed 2 CFR Part 200 Revisions Threatening Grant Independence
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- David A. Rolbiecki, associate editor for the Journal of Surveying Engineering, published by the American Society of Civil Engineers, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing the proposed overhaul of 2 CFR Part 200, which governs federal financial assistance. Rolbiecki argues that the transition from guidance to legally binding regulation would politicize grant-making, undermine scientific meritocracy, and jeopardize critical infr
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Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
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Washington, D.C. - As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in urging the president to unlock community development tools and p
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McKesson Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Strengthen Electronic Prior Authorization and Interoperability Standards for Prescription Drugs
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- McKesson Corp., Irving, Texas, has expressed support for the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' proposed rule aimed at enhancing interoperability standards and electronic prior authorization processes for prescription drugs. In a public comment letter submitted to CMS, McKesson emphasized the importance of modernizing healthcare data exchange to reduce administrative burdens and accelerate patient access to medications. The letter urges the agency to incorporate
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National Society of Genetic Counselors Highlights Impact of Prior Authorization on Patient Care and Provider Burden
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Society of Genetic Counselors, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing concerns about prior authorization requirements for laboratory tests, particularly genetic testing. The organization detailed how current prior authorization processes can negatively affect patient care and contribute to administrative burdens on healthcare providers.
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National Wildlife Federation Urges Environmental Protection Agency to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Preconstruction Activity
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Wildlife Federation, Reston, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule revision titled "Begin Actual Construction in the New Source Review Preconstruction Permitting Program." The conservation organization warns that the revision would allow companies to commence significant construction activities before completing the rigorous New Source Review permit process, po
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Oceaneering Secures Multi-Discipline Cross-Regional Offshore Survey Contracts for Ocean Intervention II
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, June 30 -- Oceaneering International, a subsea engineering and applied technology company, issued the following news:
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Oceaneering Secures Multi-Discipline Cross-Regional Offshore Survey Contracts for Ocean Intervention II
Houston, Texas - Oceaneering International, Inc. ("Oceaneering") announced today that it has secured multi-discipline offshore survey contracts for its Ocean Intervention II (OI2) vessel, supporting major offshore development pro
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Paradigm Health Advocates for AI-Driven Real-Time Clinical Trial Innovations
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Paradigm Health, Dallas, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration responding to its Request for Information on the AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The organization emphasized the need to modernize clinical trials through native electronic health record integration and advanced artificial intelligence that enables continuous patient safety and efficacy monitoring instead of traditional static
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South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind Addresses Proposed Revisions to AbilityOne Program Rules
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, San Antonio, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. AbilityOne Commission regarding the Commission's proposed rulemaking on central nonprofit agencies' fee requirements and subcontracting policies within the AbilityOne Program.
The nonprofit agency, which provides employment opportunities for people who are blind through manufacturing, distribution, and retail operations supporting federal military and agency cust
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Sthenic Labs Proposes Hardware-Rooted Regulatory Framework for AI-Enabled Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sthenic Labs, Austin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing regulatory challenges in decentralized clinical trials involving AI. The letter outlines the "Sthenic Protocol," a pioneering hardware-rooted architecture designed to bridge the gap between physical trial materials and digital data systems to prevent synthetic fraud, ensure dose veracity, and enhance regulatory compliance.
The firm highlights a critical issue
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Susan G. Komen Supports Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Efforts to Streamline Prior Authorization for Breast Cancer Treatments
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Susan G. Komen, a leading breast cancer nonprofit in Dallas, Texas, has expressed support for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' proposed rule to standardize and improve prior authorization processes for prescription drugs under Medicare, Medicaid, and other health plans. The organization submitted a public comment letter to CMS outlining concerns and recommendations to enhance patient access to timely breast cancer care.
Komen praised CMS for expanding electron
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Taiyo Yuden Awards TTI Inaugural North American Distributor Award
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 29 -- TTI, a distributor of electronic components, issued the following news release:
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Taiyo Yuden Awards TTI Inaugural North American Distributor Award
TTI IP&E, a leading electronic components distributor, has been recognized by Taiyo Yuden with their North American Distributor Award for 2025.
Taiyo Yuden presented TTI with the first-of-its-kind award at the industry-wide Electronics Distribution Show in Las Vegas, NV, where the teams met to discuss performance
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Endorses Environmental Protection Agency Proposed Revisions for New Source Review Construction Definitions
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Austin, has provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the New Source Review preconstruction permitting program. The agency's feedback supports the EPA's effort to update the definitions of "begin actual construction" and "pollutant-emitting activities" under both the Nonattainment New Source Review and Prevention of Significant Deterioration permitt
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Texas Community Health Centers Urge CMS to Strengthen Prior Authorization and Interoperability Reforms
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Texas Association of Community Health Centers, Austin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's 2026 proposed rule on Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for drugs administered through Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Children's Health Insurance Program Agencies, CHIP Managed Care Entities, and issuers of Qualified Health Plans on
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission Raises Concerns Over CMS Proposed Rule on Prior Authorization and Interoperability Standards
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Austin, Texas, has submitted a comprehensive public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The letter addresses the proposed rule known as Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs for Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies, Children's Health Insurance Program A
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Texas Health Services Authority Advocates for Extended Compliance and Expanded Standards in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Interoperability Rule
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Texas Health Services Authority, Austin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the proposed rule on Medicare and Medicaid Programs, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions, Interoperability Standards, and Prior Authorization for Drugs.
THSA urged CMS to implement a two-year moratorium on the compliance date of October 1, 2027, to allow non-payor orga
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Travis Association for the Blind Responds to AbilityOne Commission Proposed Rule on Program Fees and Subcontracting
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Travis Association for the Blind, Austin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. AbilityOne Commission regarding the Commission's proposed rule revising central nonprofit agencies' requirements to charge fees and clarifying subcontracting within the AbilityOne Program. The program supports employment opportunities for people who are blind by providing products and services to Federal customers.
The Travis Association for the Blind expressed broad support
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USDA Announces Lawfare Partnership with SBA to Shield Producers, Ranchers, and Small Businesses from Weaponized Regulation
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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USDA Announces Lawfare Partnership with SBA to Shield Producers, Ranchers, and Small Businesses from Weaponized Regulation
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(Washington, D.C., July 2, 2026 ) - Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to combat weaponized regulatory and enforcement actions against America's producers, ra
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Veolia Supports Environmental Protection Agency's Updated PFAS Disposal Guidance With Calls for Clear Standards
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Veolia, Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and related materials. Veolia expressed support for EPA's commitment to accelerating action on PFAS pollution through proper destruction and disposal, noting the agency's shift to annual updates of the guidance to keep pace with evolving science an
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VLS Environmental Solutions Urges Environmental Protection Agency to Clarify Class I Well Distinctions in PFAS Disposal Guidance
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- VLS Environmental Solutions, Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's 2026 Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of PFAS. The company, a commercial provider specializing in Class I hazardous deep well injection disposal solutions, provided recommendations aimed at clarifying sections of the guidance to enhance understanding and consistent application of PFAS management technologies, p
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West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind Addresses AbilityOne Commission Proposed Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The West Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, Midland, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. AbilityOne Commission regarding the Commission's proposed rule revisions to Central Nonprofit Agencies' fee structures and subcontracting policies. The organization participates in the AbilityOne Program, which aims to provide employment opportunities for people who are blind by delivering products and services to federal customers.
The West Texas Lighthouse supports clar
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