News by subject: AVO

Two investigative reports published yesterday in Le Soleil and Le Journal de Montréal demonstrated how the flavoured vapour products ban in Quebec has failed on several levels and is putting the health of Quebecers at risk....

NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) today urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to authorize the summer sale of gasoline...

The Humane League (THL) today releases Common Enemy, a gripping short documentary directed and written by filmmaker Adam Peditto, offering a look at the sobering consequences of factory farms, also known as concentrated animal feeding operation...

The Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) and the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) are hosting the inaugural Angelman Syndrome (AS) Congressional Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C....

The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) launched a new explainer video as part of a nationwide effort to educate voters and policymakers about ranked-choice voting and the voter confusion, disenfranchisement, and errors that come with...

Today, a grim milestone has been reached : 153 days of relentless and indiscriminate carpet bombing in Gaza by Israeli forces. This assault has tragically claimed over 30,000 civilian lives, including more than 15,000 children and 9,000 women1,...

Ceres welcomes the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) adoption of the first-ever federal rule mandating the disclosure of climate-related risks from all U.S. public companies. In a 3-2 vote, the Commissioners adopted the Enhancement and...

Grammy-nominated musician and Power to the Patients ambassador Fat Joe will attend the 2024 State of the Union Address as the special guest of U.S. Representative Nanette Barragán (CA-44). ...

In a significant development for cannabis policy advocacy and political representation, the Cannabis Freedom Party is proud to announce that former NFL star and prolific cannabis advocate Ricky Williams has officially joined the party. Williams, an...

Today, nearly 300 advocates from Boys & Girls Clubs across the country will meet with members of Congress in Washington, D.C. to discuss the issues impacting kids and teens in America. The gathering, from March 5-7, marks Boys & Girls Clubs of...

Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Robert Thomas testified today before a joint hearing of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs. Thomas unveiled PVA's 2024 policy priorities, underscoring the need for comprehensive...

In another case, an arbitrator ruled Tenet illegally fired a long time RN and union leader without just cause as "an act of punishment and thinly veiled retaliation, " yet Tenet doubles down on acts of retaliation, firing nine nurses who raised...

Today, former U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney, along with Equal Rights Amendment advocates across the country, launched a new "SHOUT FOR EQUALITY" campaign to harness the discontent of women, in all their diversity, and everyone across the nation who...

In response to vague, overreaching Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) policies that are harming ? not helping ? consumers, the American Financial Services Association (AFSA) today issued a call for the agency to use the traditional,...

With the recent confirmation from Ottawa that it owes Canada's small and medium-sized businesses over $2.5 billion in carbon tax (fuel charge) rebates, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the federal government to...

Mission Roll Call urges Congress to support the final Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations bill, emphasizing its crucial investments in veterans' healthcare, military infrastructure, and national security. As the U.S. House of Representatives and...

At the Borough Council meeting held on Monday, March 4, 2024, the elected officials adopted the position paper submitted to the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) as part of its public consultation?which took place January 16 ?...

In response to the Housing & Climate Task Force's release today of its Blueprint for More and Better Housing, Jason Clark, Chair, Climate Proof Canada, issued the following statement: "Canada needs 5.8 million new homes by 2030 to restore housing...

Justice Necessary, a Colorado-based nonprofit, in collaboration with legislative champions Representative Brianna Titone (HD 27, Jefferson) and Representative Jenny Wilford (HD 34, Adams) who serve as co-prime sponsors in the House, while Senator...

Today, the Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a coalition of 100 organizations in 72 countries across six continents, launches a global campaign against prominent hospitality brands falling behind on their global cage-free egg commitments. Hilton Hotels &...

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer celebrated a historic turnout for its 12th Annual Stomach Cancer Capitol Hill Advocacy Day hosted February 5-7, 2024, in Washington, DC. On the morning of February 6, just as the world learned of...

Illume Fertility, a leading modern fertility practice with locations in Connecticut and New York, appeared alongside U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and other reproductive rights advocates at a press conference in Hartford on Friday to demand...

Philip Morris International, the world's largest publicly traded cigarette company, plans to open a new cigarette factory in Tanzania, according to media reports. The announcement is yet another act of hypocrisy from the tobacco giant that claims it...

Ted B. Miller, co-founder of Crown Castle...

Today, the pharmaceutical company Perrigo announced that it will begin shipping the first ever FDA-approved over-the-counter daily oral contraceptive pill, Opill, to retailers across the country. This marks a historic advancement in access to...

Dennis Liu has experienced substantial growth since starting his YouTube channel "Virtual Bacon" just over 3 years ago today. Liu has developed a reputation for offering insights into developments within what Liu believes to be "a pivotal year for...

The horse-face skirt, or mamianqun in Chinese, is receiving renewed attention on the fashion stage. The architectural structure-inspired Chinese costume is seen as a social media engagement traffic magnet, worn by many influencers in photos at...

To kick off Obesity Care Week 2024, more than 60 advocates with the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) will gather on Capitol Hill to meet with more than 70 legislators to express the importance of expanding access to obesity care by urging legislators...

Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the rearrest of Kashmiri journalist Aasif Sultan. Sultan, who received a 2019...

Following is a statement from National Press Club President Emily Wilkins, and National Press Club Journalism Institute President Gil Klein on the contempt order and fine imposed on Catherine Herridge- related to her journalism at Fox News....

Today, Independent Women's Forum (IWF) released the first episode in its exclusive documentary series, Cruel & Unusual Punishment: The Male Takeover of Female Prisons. The series exposes the fallout of policies that allow male offenders?including...

The EU's introduction of Autonomous Trade Measures (ATM) for Ukraine in 2022 has been a crucial commercial lifeline for Ukraine's agricultural sector. Together with the EU's economic and military assistance these ATMs have played a key role in...

A news report from chinadaily.com.cn China will remain a key growth engine for the world economy as well as a valuable destination for foreign direct investment, thanks to the country's stable economic recovery, sound long-term economic prospects...

On February 29, a conference aimed at improving the lives of Ukraine's veterans took place, organized by a coalition of four Ukrainian and American civil society organizations: "Free and Faithful," the Institute for Democracy and Development...

British Columbia's independent convenience store retailers are calling on the provincial government to end its attack on convenience stores and give them a fighting chance at survival. Convenience retailers are also growing increasingly frustrated...

On February 29, in Kyiv and Washington, a landmark conference on veteran policy in Ukraine convened, marking a pivotal collaboration between Ukrainian and American experts. Together, they embarked on crafting an Action Plan and Analytical Report,...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.Despite being Canada's second leading cancer killer, 9 out of 10 colorectal cancer cases can be prevented through screening. The Colorectal Cancer Resource & Action Network (CCRAN) is dedicated to reducing...

Following the announcement of new pharmacare legislation by the Canadian government, the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is urging the Minister of Health to include a community pharmacist in the expert advisory committee tasked with shaping...

More than 15,000 Montreal students are deprived of school transportation in Montreal due to the strike that has affected our company, Autobus Transco, since October 31, 2023, or more than four months. Two conciliators tried to forge a consensus at...

Heart & Stroke congratulates the federal government for introducing pharmacare legislation today, lauding the affordable plan that will give 7.5 million uninsured and underinsured people in Canada access to prescription drugs for diabetes and...

As the Medical Board of California meets in Los Angeles today, Consumer Watchdog released a Consumer Alert video notifying the public of new consumer rights in the doctor disciplinary process. The board will for the first time consider patient...

The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA), whose members provide drug and supplementary health benefits to over 27 million people, wants Canadians to be aware of what the Trudeau government's pharmacare proposal will cost them....

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government, under the leadership of President Sandmaier, stands in support of the Sansom and Cardinal families during this profoundly difficult time. The recent decision by the Parole Board of Canada to grant Roger Bilodeau...

Global freedom declined for an 18th consecutive year in 2023 as political rights and civil liberties deteriorated in 52 countries, representing a fifth of the world's population, according to a new report released today by Freedom House. The declines...

Leading up to National Horse Protection Day on March 1, the nation's top wild horse conservation organization is virtually uniting advocates across America and sending a unified message to Congress: prioritize horse protection over cruel helicopter...

The federal government promised a Rare Disease Drug Strategy five years ago and announced $1.4 billion in drug funding last March. Today not a single patient has received a single penny from that fund, despite urgent unmet needsThe uniting of...

The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, alongside AARP and the Virginia Land Title Association (VLTA) applaud the Virginia legislature for passing Senate Bill (SB) 576, which...

Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley issues the following statement in response to the Department of Transportation's newly released Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would change the Air Carrier Access Act regulations...

Alcohol Justice is calling on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to bring the state's alcohol excise tax up to modern standards to fix funding for the beleaguered California State University (CSU) system and other educational priorities....

The Teamsters Union applauds the Oakland City Council for passing a resolution in support of Senate Bill 915 (SB 915), legislation that will allow California's local governments to regulate autonomous vehicles (AVs). SB 915 has strong bipartisan...