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The International Brotherhood of Teamsters today commended Indiana State Senator Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) for introducing legislation, Senate Bill 57 (SB 57), that would require a trained human operator to be physically present in any commercial...

The European Union (EU) launches its initiative to promote the excellence of the European agri-food and beverage products in the US and calls upon storytellers to reach its audiences. The campaign will showcase some of EU's finest products to inform...

The Teamsters applauded the introduction of two bills in California that are part of the California Automotive Regulatory Standards (CARS) Package, a series of legislative measures that state lawmakers are prioritizing to regulate autonomous vehicles...

Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Curry (D-Delaware County) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access...

Excess Telecom, the nation's largest privately held provider of internet service through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), announces its unequivocal support of the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, a bipartisan and bicameral...

Tom Ferree, Chairman & CEO of Connected Nation, issued the following statement regarding the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) announcement that it will cease processing new enrollments in the Affordable Connectivity Program after Wednesday,...

In the news release, Connected Nation calls upon Congress to extend and preserve the Affordable Connectivity Program, issued 10-Jan-2024 by CONNECTED NATION, INC. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that in the first paragraph, first...

Major Wall Street banks have poured billions of dollars into AI development, research, and patents without adequate safeguards, according to an investigation by Consumer Watchdog....

Today, the California Transit Association Executive Director Michael Pimentel issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom's Fiscal Year 2024-2025 State Budget Proposal: "In the face of a $37.9 billion funding shortfall,...

Tom Ferree, Chairman & CEO of Connected Nation, issued the following statement of support for the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024, sponsored in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Clarke & Fitzgerald and in the U.S....

Today, PatientRightsAdvocate.org (PRA) released new polling conducted by Marist revealing that healthcare price transparency remains one of the most popular and unifying issues being considered by Congress. Top findings of the poll include:  ...

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters today commended New York State Senator Pete Harckham (D-40) for introducing legislation, S.7758, that would require a trained human operator to be physically present in any autonomous vehicle weighing 10,000...

Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Representative Catherine Rombeau (D-Bedford) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable...

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals proudly celebrates the conclusion of a successful 2023-2024 Crucian Christmas Festival....

Last Friday, the Department of Veterans Affairs issued a Request for Applications (RFA) to study the use of FDA-designated Breakthrough Therapies, including MDMA-Assisted Therapy and psilocybin, to treat veterans who suffer from PTSD and depression....

A new National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) television ad urges Congress to enact bipartisan pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms that Congress has advanced in the 118th Congress. NACDS is warning against squandering the chance to...

SOSi today announced it was awarded a prime contract to provide a broad range of support services to the intelligence directorate of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF)....

Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Barry I. Gold, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions as a Retired Pharmacology and Author.     Barry I. Gold, a retired pharmacologist and accomplished author, has dedicated his...

Earlier today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced his decision to veto House Bill 68, also referred to as the Saving Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act. If enacted, the bill will protect Ohio minors from gender-transition procedures...

The Federal Mandate on Zero Trust Network GoalsPresident Biden's Executive Order 14028, Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity, mandates federal agencies to develop plans for implementing a zero-trust architecture (ZTA) by the end of the Fiscal Year...

House Bill 1004 is a legislative milestone that promises to positively reshape the landscape for small businesses and catalyze unprecedented growth. This new bill is a recent legislative update introducing a new tax credit opportunity for qualified...

Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to ending veteran suicide, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking milestone with the inclusion of the...

Beautycounter, the pioneer of the clean beauty movement, celebrates a year of legislative milestones including the one-year anniversary of the federal Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) and the successful passage of four state laws...

As a CQL with Distinction and Compass agency, AHRC Nassau has long been recognized for providing the highest-quality disability supports to Long Islanders with developmental disabilities. Now, AHRC has been named one of "America's Best-In-State...

Government of Canada officials will host a virtual technical briefing regarding An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), formerly known as Bill C-21. Government officials will be available to respond to...

Government of Canada officials will host a virtual technical briefing regarding An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), formerly known as Bill C-21. Government officials will be available to respond to...

Today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the historic New York Reparations Commission Bill SB 1163A/A07691. The National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. applauds this legislation and recognizes it as an essential step toward reparatory justice in...

U.S. Patriot, a GALLS® company, is proud to announce its continued premiere sponsorship with Hero Hut, and its Military & First Responders Tailgate and Club at the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio,...

The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), the nation's largest reentry services provider, lauded the recent introduction of the Training & Nutrition Stability Act (S.3190) by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) which...

CTL, a global ChromeOS computing solution leader for education and enterprise, has announced two new strategic expansions:  a new location and an expanded leadership team to drive additional growth and innovation. CTL, with locations in the United...

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today is providing an update on the steady progress being made to assist homeowners whose lives were disrupted by the pandemic....

NATSO and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers issued the following statement today in response to the Department of the Treasury's December 13 guidance document governing the implementation of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blenders' tax...

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) was again privileged to lead mediation efforts between the US Government (USG) and parties involved in a long-running Federal lawsuit over the operation of the Columbia River Power System....

On the heels of March of Dimes' latest Report Card showing the U.S. preterm birth rate remains alarmingly high at 10.4%, the U.S. House of Representatives took a big step forward in addressing the crisis, unanimously approving the PREEMIE...

The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) commends Gov. Kathy Hochul for signing S.2163-B into law to protect New York horses from being sold and transported for slaughter. Championed by Assemblymember Deborah Glick...

DELFI Diagnostics, Inc., a developer of accessible blood-based tests that deliver a new way to enhance cancer detection, today announced support for the recently introduced Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention Act (H.R. 6693). Introduced into the...

Officials with American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI), applauded members of the House of Representatives for passing the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2023 and called for further federal reform of pharmacy benefit managers....

Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today commended members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) for passing the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed...

Canada's construction industry employs an estimated 1.5 million people, making it an important driver of our economy. In 2016, industry stakeholders raised the long-standing issue of payment delays along the contracting chain, and we listened....

Everyone in Canada should have access to safe and clean drinking water. First Nations have long called for legislation that affirms their inherent rights, recognizes their stewardship in keeping water clean and meets First Nations needs. Effective...

Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Elyse Martin as of counsel in the firm's National Security Group. Martin, who will be based in the firm's Austin, Texas office, brings to the firm more...

Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4276, legislation that will increase transparency and lower costs in a victory for patients across the state. This legislation had broad bipartisan support in the legislature and was championed by...

Today, the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis, held a sold-out Red River Métis Business Expo, which included 270 registered participants representing 122 Red River Métis businesses. It was the largest...

Syra Health Corp. ("Syra Health" or the "Company"), a healthcare company addressing some of healthcare's most significant challenges by providing innovative services and technology solutions, today announced that it is expanding its reach beyond...

Unison congratulates The Grants Management Quality Service Management Office (GM QSMO) for the launch of the Acquisition Gateway and Catalog of Market Research for acting to streamline and standardize the processes and requirements of the federal...

The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) commends Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans for insisting that national security begins at home and for demanding that Congress incorporate immigration policy changes as...

On December 6, Governor Tony Evers signed into law Assembly Bill 109, bipartisan legislation that makes Wisconsin the 24th state to guarantee a standalone personal finance course for high school students. Advocates, including the NGPF Mission 2030...

The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that the criminal justice system effectively keeps everyone in Canada, and the communities they live in, safe. This means ensuring our bail laws keep people safe, strengthen public confidence in the...

On the second anniversary of the passing of the Honorable Bob Dole (R-KS), the National PACE Association (NPA) praises the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act (H.R. 542) by a vote of 414-5, which will give...

Bipartisan leaders unite: Representative Don Bacon, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich express grave concern over private contractors rolling back transplant blood test coverage after CMS denies any changes and...