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Policy

OMB Rule Could End Publisher Fees for Public Research Access

SPARC's Heather Joseph argues OMB should confirm free repository deposits meet federal public access rules, ending costl

Sep 17

Policy

Senate Water Bill Would Gut Aquifer Protections for Carbon Wells

A provision in the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 would exempt certain aquifers from protections for carbon dio

Sep 17

Policy

Trump administration rolls out farm-to-school push with new grants and kitchen upgrades

The Trump administration is expanding farm-to-school grants and cafeteria equipment funding to align school meals with n

Sep 17

Policy

Trump administration boosts farm-to-school grants and cafeteria upgrades

The Trump administration is expanding school nutrition initiatives with new funding for farm-to-school programs and cafe

Sep 17

Policy

Kim's new bill targets SSDI and Medicare waiting periods

Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the Stop the Wait Act on Thursday, aiming to eliminate waiting periods for SSDI and Me

Sep 17

Policy

Kim bill would end disability waiting periods

Sen. Andy Kim's new bill would gradually eliminate waiting periods for SSDI and Medicare disability benefits, citing GAO

Sep 17

Policy

Food Safety System in Crisis: Lawmaker Urges Congress to Act After Outbreaks

Lawmaker cites 52-day delay in inspecting tainted lettuce facility, urges Congress to reverse FDA enforcement ban and re

Sep 17

Policy

Top-Ranked Airports for 2026: Minneapolis, Tampa, Charleston Lead

JD Power's 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study reveals the top airports by size, with Minneapolis-Saint Paul,

Sep 16

Policy

Appeals Court Strikes Down EPA Ban on Toxic Paint Stripper Chemical

The Fifth Circuit struck down the EPA's near-total ban on methylene chloride, a carcinogenic paint stripper, saying the

Sep 16

Policy

Minneapolis Council Moves to Require Human Drivers in Autonomous Vehicles

A new Minneapolis ordinance would force autonomous vehicle companies to place paid human monitors behind the wheel, a me

Sep 16

Policy

How to Build Data Centers Without Torpedoing Local Communities

Data centers are essential for AI leadership, but their energy and water demands strain communities. Experts urge mandat

Sep 16

Breaking

Von der Leyen pushes EU-wide social media ban for under-13s

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a bloc-wide ban on social media for under-13s and stricter l

Sep 16