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American Solar and Storage Manufacturers Gather on Capitol Hill to Highlight Importance of Domestic Production for U.S. Energy Security
WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release:
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American Solar and Storage Manufacturers Gather on Capitol Hill to Highlight Importance of Domestic Production for U.S. Energy Security
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American solar and storage manufacturing giants are gathering on Capitol Hill for the Solar Energy Industries Association's (SEIA) American Solar and Storage Manufacturing Expo. Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the event spotlights the historic progress the industry has made to invest in domestic capacity across every level
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WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release:
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American Solar and Storage Manufacturers Gather on Capitol Hill to Highlight Importance of Domestic Production for U.S. Energy Security
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American solar and storage manufacturing giants are gathering on Capitol Hill for the Solar Energy Industries Association's (SEIA) American Solar and Storage Manufacturing Expo. Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the event spotlights the historic progress the industry has made to invest in domestic capacity across every levelof the supply chain and the important role American-made solar and storage play in strengthening our nation's energy security.
The United States is now a global leader in solar and storage manufacturing. The U.S. ranks third in the world for solar panel manufacturing and second for energy storage system manufacturing. As of last year, the country can manufacture every major component of the solar supply chain domestically.
Since 2022, the U.S. solar and storage industry has announced more than $43.1 billion in manufacturing investments across more than 40 states. Those investments support tens of thousands of American jobs to rebuild our domestic energy supply chains. Today, U.S. solar module manufacturing capacity totals 70 gigawatts annually, enough to meet domestic demand.
"American-made solar and storage are strengthening our energy security at a critical moment for the country," said Darren Van't Hof, SEIA's interim president and CEO. "As global instability underscores the need for reliable, homegrown energy, dozens of manufacturers are investing billions in American factories, workers, and supply chains. These investments are helping meet rising electricity demand with affordable and reliable energy technologies made in the United States."
At the expo, manufacturers are showcasing technologies from across the solar and storage supply chain, including solar wafers, cells, and modules, inverters, battery cells and packs, racking systems, and solar pile drivers.
"Onshoring is a strategic imperative for Enphase. Re-establishing American manufacturing for solar and storage is essential to addressing the affordability and reliability challenges facing U.S. consumers," said Raghu Belur, co-founder and chief products officer at Enphase Energy. "With AI data centers driving electricity demand and rates climbing nationwide, products like Enphase IQ Microinverters and IQ Batteries, produced at U.S. facilities, strengthen both the grid and the supply chain."
"The growth of American solar manufacturing is strengthening our energy economy and reinforcing the importance of reliable domestic supply chains," said Phillip Vyhanek, CEO of GameChange Solar. "As electricity demand continues to rise, investments in U.S.-made solar and storage technologies are helping deliver affordable, dependable energy while supporting American jobs, manufacturing, and long-term energy security."
"America's energy security depends on strong domestic supply chains and the ability to build energy infrastructure at scale," said Dan Shugar, founder and CEO of Nextpower. "Our network of more than 30 U.S. manufacturing facilities supports American jobs, strengthens domestic energy production, and helps reduce supply chain risk. As electricity demand accelerates, solar and storage are essential to delivering reliable, low-cost power. Stable policy, predictable permitting, and continued support for domestic manufacturing are critical to maintaining America's energy leadership."
"PanelClaw's investment in US contract steel and aluminum manufacturing spans 19 years and 18 states. As the solar market grows to deliver the fastest, cheapest American electrons to grid, we will continue to invest in our home country and its future energy dominance," said Costa Nicolaou, CEO, PanelClaw, Inc. and Enstall Group Company.
"At T1, we are building a domestic solar supply chain to reinvigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy," said Dan Barcelo, Chairman and CEO of T1 Energy. "We build energy. And we build it in Texas at our 5GW solar module facility."
"As the renewable energy industry continues to grow rapidly worldwide, Vermeer Corporation equips contractors with specialized equipment and support solutions -including an extensive dealer network -for the installation of biomass, geothermal, solar and wind power infrastructure. Utility installation is crucial for developing solar farm installations, as it connects these new sites to the nearest overhead and underground electrical grids. Vermeer products lead in technology for renewable energy installation, addressing real-world concerns for contractors like labor shortages and productivity," said Ed Savage, Lead Product Manager, Vermeer.
Manufacturers participating in the expo will meet with lawmakers and congressional staff to discuss the importance of continued investment in American energy manufacturing and domestic supply chains.
Learn more about the historic growth of U.S. solar and storage manufacturing.
About SEIA(r):
The Solar Energy Industries Association(r) (SEIA) is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy. SEIA works with its 1,200 member companies and other strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power. Founded in 1974, SEIA is the national trade association for the solar and solar + storage industries, building a comprehensive vision for the Solar+ Decade through research, education and advocacy. Visit SEIA online at www.seia.org and follow @SEIA on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Media Contact:
Rachel Skaar, SEIA's Director of Communications, rskaar@seia.org
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Original text here: https://seia.org/news/manufacturers-highlight-importance-of-domestic-production/
AFA Hurlburt Chapter Supports Deployed Airmen and Guardians
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 18 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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AFA Hurlburt Chapter Supports Deployed Airmen and Guardians
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AFA's Hurlburt Chapter #398, based at Hurlburt Field in Florida and serving the surrounding Gulf Coast military community, is supporting deployed service members through a $1,000 grant from AFA's United Forces & Families Program. The grant will fund basic hygiene and personal care items, such as toiletries and other everyday essentials, for Airmen and Guardians serving away from home. Items like
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 18 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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AFA Hurlburt Chapter Supports Deployed Airmen and Guardians
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AFA's Hurlburt Chapter #398, based at Hurlburt Field in Florida and serving the surrounding Gulf Coast military community, is supporting deployed service members through a $1,000 grant from AFA's United Forces & Families Program. The grant will fund basic hygiene and personal care items, such as toiletries and other everyday essentials, for Airmen and Guardians serving away from home. Items likethese are often in high demand or difficult to replace in deployed environments, making this support especially valuable. The effort aims to ease daily burdens and reinforce the chapter's commitment to those in uniform.
The chapter also matched the grant with an additional $1,000 donation. Chapter Vice President Lt. Col. Eddie Arroyo, USAF (Ret.), formally presented the check to Master Sgt. Darius Gamble of the Hurlburt Field 1st Sergeants Council, whose members will help identify and distribute essential items to deployed personnel based on immediate needs across their units.
Partnering with the Hurlburt Field 1st Sergeants Council helps ensure support is directed where it is needed most by aligning resources with immediate needs among deployed personnel.
The effort combines support from AFA's United Forces & Families Program and local chapter involvement to provide practical assistance to deployed Airmen and Guardians. It also highlights how chapter-level support can complement on-the-ground leadership in meeting day-to-day needs during deployment.
This initiative reflects the chapter's ongoing commitment to supporting the force and their families, particularly during the demands of deployment. By combining national-level resources with local action, the chapter continues to strengthen the network of care that Airmen and Guardians rely on throughout their service.
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Original text here: https://www.afa.org/afa-hurlburt-chapter-supports-deployed-airmen-and-guardians/
AFA Grant Supports Military Newborns at Buckley SFB
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 18 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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AFA Grant Supports Military Newborns at Buckley SFB
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AFA's Mile High Chapter is helping welcome new military families to Buckley Space Force Base in Colorado through its support of the Buckley Spouses Alliance's Baby Bundle program, a volunteer-led effort serving families and their newest family members at the installation. The initiative, which provides essential items to growing families arriving at Buckley, is supported by the Mile High Chapter and AFA's
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 18 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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AFA Grant Supports Military Newborns at Buckley SFB
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AFA's Mile High Chapter is helping welcome new military families to Buckley Space Force Base in Colorado through its support of the Buckley Spouses Alliance's Baby Bundle program, a volunteer-led effort serving families and their newest family members at the installation. The initiative, which provides essential items to growing families arriving at Buckley, is supported by the Mile High Chapter and AFA'sUnited Forces & Families program.
Each bundle contains diapers, wipes, a baby bottle, bottle cleaner, pacifiers, baby petroleum gel, and handcrafted crocheted blankets, hats, and clothing items made by volunteer seniors from the Volunteers of America. The program launched in April 2026 with an initial distribution at a Baby Bundles class hosted by the Key Support Liaisons at Buckley SFB and is ongoing as new families continue to arrive at the installation.
While the Buckley Spouses Alliance had previously provided baby baskets to families in need on an informal basis, an investment by the Mile High Chapter transformed the effort into a formal, funded, and sustainable program. The $1,000 United Forces & Families grant from AFA, matched by $500 from the Mile High Chapter under the leadership of President Cliff Klein, gave the program the foundation and momentum needed to build a lasting effort. Without that support, the program would not have reached the current level of impact.
"AFA Mile High Chapter 127 believed in this program before it had the resources to stand on its own," said Ric Watson-Butkovich, treasurer and chairman of the Center for the Buckley Spouses Alliance. "AFA's investment did not just fund bundles-it transformed an idea into a mission. They are the reason this program exists at the level it does today, and every family we serve through it is a testament to their belief in our community."
Each bundle-valued at approximately $75-serves Guardians, Airmen, and their Families stationed at Buckley SFB. The 2nd Space Wing alone has identified nine families with babies expected through August 2026 who will receive bundles through the program-an early indication of ongoing demand for the program.
Baby Bundles marks the second major partnership between AFA Mile High Chapter 127 and the Buckley Spouses Alliance. The first initiative is now one of the organization's most visible and successful initiatives, providing essential food and supply bags to more than 315 newly arrived service members and families at Buckley SFB. AFA's early support of that program helped establish a model the Alliance now carries into other efforts, including Baby Bundles. Both programs were driven by community need, strengthened by AFA investment, and continue to serve military families with dignity and care.
The Baby Bundle program directly advances the Air & Space Forces Association's support mission pillar by meeting the immediate needs of military families, raising awareness of financial hardship among junior enlisted families navigating new parenthood, and providing practical support that strengthens military readiness and family resilience. The Baby Bundle program is ongoing, with referrals coordinated through the Key Support Liaison network and the Military and Family Readiness Center at Buckley SFB.
The Buckley Spouses Alliance operates entirely on volunteer hours-having contributed over 6,200 hours of service since April 2024-and has served 8,740 individuals through eight programs, including food distribution, welcome bags, holiday support, emergency financial assistance, and community events at Buckley SFB.
For more information about the Buckley Spouses Alliance visit facebook.com/buckleyspousesalliance or contact buckleyspouses@buckleyspousesgroup.com.
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Original text here: https://www.afa.org/afa-grant-supports-military-newborns-at-buckley-sfb/
ACP calls for reform of the Medicare Advantage Program to protect patient health
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release:
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ACP calls for reform of the Medicare Advantage Program to protect patient health
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PHILADELPHIA, May 18, 2026-The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) should reform Medicare Advantage to protect patient health and realign the plan option with its original purpose, says the American College of Physicians (ACP). In a new paper, " Protecting the Integrity and Quality of the Medicare Advantage Program: A Position Paper from the American College of Physicians
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release:
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ACP calls for reform of the Medicare Advantage Program to protect patient health
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PHILADELPHIA, May 18, 2026-The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) should reform Medicare Advantage to protect patient health and realign the plan option with its original purpose, says the American College of Physicians (ACP). In a new paper, " Protecting the Integrity and Quality of the Medicare Advantage Program: A Position Paper from the American College of Physicians" published today in Annals of Internal Medicine, ACP examines the growth of the Medicare Advantage program and its implications for the delivery of fair, high-quality and fiscally responsible care to older adults and people with disabilities.
Medicare Advantage is the private option in Medicare that now enrolls more than half of all Medicare beneficiaries. The plans are offered by private insurers approved by the CMS and integrate Part A and Part B of traditional Medicare coverage into a single plan with additional coverage options, such as prescription drugs, dental, vision and even gym memberships. The additional coverage appeals to beneficiaries, but beneficiaries often face challenges in navigating plan choices, unexpected costs, prior authorization and access to clinicians and post-acute services. These barriers disproportionately affect those who are low-income, live in rural communities, or have several chronic conditions. Medicare Advantage risk adjustment policies have created payment vulnerabilities and favorable patient selection, whereas quality measurement of the plans remains fragmented and overly complex.
"The percent of Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan more than doubled between 2010 and 2024. The plans' rising prevalence becomes more concerning because gaps in oversight and fragmented standards means they can lack transparency, create barriers to health, and employ misleading marketing tactics," said Jan K. Carney, MD, MACP, president, ACP, "ACP's recommendations for improving oversight, standardization, and prior authorization processes will mitigate barriers to timely care and reduce administrative burden. We urge CMS to implement our recommendations to protect the Medicare Advantage program and prioritize patient-centered care."
In the paper, ACP details several position statements and recommendations for policymakers to ensure that traditional fee-for-service Medicare remains a strong, sustainable option for beneficiaries and advises that Medicare Advantage plans should not be used to replace or privatize traditional Medicare. These plans also must provide transparent, standardized benefit designs, which would improve beneficiaries' decision making, enhance accountability and ensure that plan offerings prioritize meaningful health benefits rather than serving as an incentive to select a plan. The transparency should extend to the promotion of Medicare Advantage plans, as well. ACP strongly advises robust oversight and regulation of Medicare Advantage marketing practices to prevent misleading advertisements and says that plans engaging in deceptive marketing should face penalties. Medicare Advantage plans should also be required to provide clear, standardized cost disclosures to protect beneficiaries from unexpected financial strain, and CMS should ensure that Medicare Advantage plans prioritize affordability alongside access to care. ACP says the plans should enact balanced and transparent risk adjustment mechanisms to better reflect patient complexity and avoid excessive coding practices.
Prior authorization requirements in Medicare Advantage plans are a common concern for physicians and patients due to administrative burden and potential delays in necessary care; ACP calls for streamlined prior authorization processes with faster response times and improved transparency. ACP also recommends that Medicare Advantage plans offer comprehensive and accessible telehealth options to benefit rural and underserved populations. The plans should also report to CMS and the public on the usage and outcomes of supplemental benefits, such as telehealth, dental, vision and hearing services to ensure accountability. Finally, ACP urges policymakers to prevent restrictive contractual clauses in Medicare Advantage models that interfere with physicians' abilities to serve their patients. Regulatory frameworks should prioritize patient-centered care over administrative or financial considerations.
About the American College of Physicians
The American College of Physicians is the largest medical specialty organization in the United States with members in more than 172 countries worldwide. ACP membership includes 163,000 internal medicine physicians, related subspecialists, and medical students. Internal medicine physicians are specialists who apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Follow ACP on X, Facebook, Instagram, Threads and LinkedIn, and subscribe to our new RSS feed.
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Original text here: https://www.acponline.org/acp-newsroom/acp-calls-for-reform-of-the-medicare-advantage-program-to-protect-patient-health
ABA, Texas Bankers Association Release New Ad Urging Rep. Julie Johnson to Continue Fighting for Rural America
WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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ABA, Texas Bankers Association Release New Ad Urging Rep. Julie Johnson to Continue Fighting for Rural America
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The American Bankers Association and the Texas Bankers Association have released a new ad applauding Rep. Julie Johnson's work to lower the cost of credit for family farms and rural homeowners and urging her to continue those efforts.
"Rep. Johnson has been a strong advocate for family farms and rural communities in Texas and across the country," said ABA
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WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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ABA, Texas Bankers Association Release New Ad Urging Rep. Julie Johnson to Continue Fighting for Rural America
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The American Bankers Association and the Texas Bankers Association have released a new ad applauding Rep. Julie Johnson's work to lower the cost of credit for family farms and rural homeowners and urging her to continue those efforts.
"Rep. Johnson has been a strong advocate for family farms and rural communities in Texas and across the country," said ABAPresident and CEO Rob Nichols. "We appreciate her tireless efforts and encourage her to keep up the fight."
"Julie Johnson has worked hard to make credit more affordable so Texas farmers can keep their land and Texas families can afford their homes," said Texas Bankers Association President and CEO Chris Furlow. "We're proud to partner with ABA to highlight her support of policies that lower costs for farmers and make homeownership more affordable, and we urge her to continue that important work."
The ad is now airing in Texas. Click here to see the ad (https://www.aba.com/advocacy/political-engagement/voter-education/voter-education-ads).
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About the American Bankers Association
The American Bankers Association is the voice of the nation's $25.3 trillion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional and large banks that together employ over 2 million people, safeguard $20.1 trillion in deposits and extend $13.5 trillion in loans.
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Original text here: https://www.aba.com/about-us/press-room/press-releases/representative-julie-johnson-voter-ad
ATA Pledges Support for Legislation to Modernize Nation's Highways
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA Pledges Support for Legislation to Modernize Nation's Highways
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Today, in response to the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee unveiling the BUILD America 250 Act, legislation to reauthorize the nation's surface transportation programs, American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear issued the following statement:
"ATA commends Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and members of the House T&I Committee for putting forward a visionary
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA Pledges Support for Legislation to Modernize Nation's Highways
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Today, in response to the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee unveiling the BUILD America 250 Act, legislation to reauthorize the nation's surface transportation programs, American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear issued the following statement:
"ATA commends Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and members of the House T&I Committee for putting forward a visionaryfive-year plan to invest $580 billion to modernize and revitalize the nation's infrastructure.
"Since last January, ATA has testified multiple times on Capitol Hill and met with key lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to lay the groundwork for the surface transportation bill. We are pleased to see that many of the trucking industry's priorities have been included in the base text.
"Every American benefits from a modern, safe, and efficient transportation network. It is even more essential to the 3.6 million truck drivers who are indispensable to our way of life. Roads and bridges are their shop floor.
"The highway bill has always been a bipartisan product, and it is encouraging to see Republicans and Democrats coming together prior to the September 30th deadline to expand truck parking, enforce safety rules, and take additional steps that will strengthen our industry. ATA is committed to being a constructive partner throughout the legislative process and will continue to work with Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen to build a 21st century supply chain that can meet our economy's needs over the long term."
ATA has been deeply engaged throughout the consideration of the surface transportation reauthorization bill, including through testimony before the House T&I Committee and a record-setting Call on Washington season during the 119th Congress.
Some key wins secured by ATA as a result of this advocacy include:
* Robust investment in roads and bridges: $580 billion for our nation's infrastructure is tangible proof that Congress understands how important the supply chain is. This investment will help make our roads safer for drivers, help get goods to market faster, and keep our economy moving.
* Truck Parking: $750 million over the next five years for the construction of new truck parking and conversion of existing property into additional parking spaces is a tremendous win. Drivers work to comply with federal regulations like hours of service requirements but are often forced to park in illegal and unsafe locations due to a lack of dedicated truck parking. This funding will help keep drivers, and the motoring public, more safe.
* Prevent Bridge Strikes: Including the Bridges Not Bumpers Act creates a DOT working group to develop best practices to reduce instances of bridge strikes.
* Bathroom Access: Including the bipartisan Trucker Bathroom Access Act helps give drivers the dignity they deserve when they are working. Drivers servicing shippers and receivers should not be denied access to bathroom facilities, and this language makes sure they won't be.
* Extension of Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program: ATA was supportive of this program when it was included in IIJA, and we wholeheartedly endorse its extension. Building a pathway for 18-to-20-year-olds to enter the industry is essential to meeting the demand for safe and qualified drivers today and in the future.
* Household Goods: The inclusion of the Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act is a win for both consumers and the moving and storage industry. This bipartisan bill helps consumers find reputable moving and storage companies and avoid being scammed, while also helping those same companies protect themselves from bad actors that steal their company name in order to commit fraud.
* Autonomous Vehicles: ATA has been a strong voice calling for a national framework for autonomous commercial vehicles. This legislation directs DOT to create performance-based safety requirements, ensuring that adoption of AVs is done with safety at the forefront.
* Electric Vehicle Fees: For too long, electric vehicles have not paid their fair share into the Highway Trust Fund as a result of not paying the federal fuel tax. This legislation takes an important step in making sure that funding that goes into the Trust Fund is done on an equitable basis with all road users paying for maintenance and upkeep of our highways.
* Axle Weight Tolerance: The bill includes the bipartisan VARIANCE Act. This language allows for a 10% axle weight enforcement tolerance for dry bulk vehicles, accounting for load distribution changes when the vehicle brakes and accelerates. This commonsense language will improve the efficiency of dry bulk carriers across the country.
* Connecting Veterans with Trucking Jobs: The bipartisan TRANSPORT Jobs Act is included in this legislation, directing federal agencies to develop a plan to address barriers in transportation and supply chain occupations for separating and retiring service members.
* Closing the Front Door to Bad Actors: Directs an important review of the FMCSA New Entrant Safety Assurance program, which will help Congress and the agency make reforms to ensure that only safe trucking companies enter the industry.
* Cleaning Up CDL Schools: The bill includes language directing FMCSA to remove noncompliant training providers from the Training Provider Registry within 90 days. This language will help ensure that people working to get their CDL are receiving the training necessary to operate in a safe fashion.
* Access to Performance History Data: The bill includes the Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act, which allows motor carriers to access safety records for prospective and current drivers. Inclusion of this language gives carriers better oversight of driver records to make sure safety is accounted for.
* Cargo Theft: Building on recent successes in combating supply chain theft and fraud, ATA supports language in the bill creating a Cargo Theft Advisory Committee. This Committee will provide recommendations to DOT on ways to prevent these crimes.
ATA will monitor amendments introduced for consideration during the markup scheduled for Thursday to ensure that the bill retains its pro-trucking provisions.
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Original text here: https://www.trucking.org/news-insights/ata-pledges-support-legislation-modernize-nations-highways
ASTM International Honors Scott Keenan with Award of Merit
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, May 18 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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ASTM International Honors Scott Keenan with Award of Merit
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ASTM International presented its top annual award - the Award of Merit - to Scott Keenan for his contributions to its aromatic, industrial, specialty and related chemicals committee ( D16 ).
The prestigious award, which includes
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WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, May 18 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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ASTM International Honors Scott Keenan with Award of Merit
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ASTM International presented its top annual award - the Award of Merit - to Scott Keenan for his contributions to its aromatic, industrial, specialty and related chemicals committee ( D16 ).
The prestigious award, which includesthe accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM's highest recognition for distinguished service and outstanding participation in ASTM International committee activities. Keenan was honored for his contributions over 27 years at ASTM, his work merging committee E15 with D16, and his outstanding leadership while D16 chair.
An ASTM International member since 1997, Keenan has been previously honored by the committee with the Outgoing Chair Award (2016) and the Award of Appreciation (2016). In addition to ASTM, he is a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
Keenan is retired as of 2019, but his career focus has been troubleshooting in petrochemical manufacturing and improvement. Prior to retirement, he was senior R&D manager at AdvanSix. He earned his Ph.D. in organometallic chemistry from University of Oregon (1986).
Media Inquiries: Gavin O'Reilly, tel +1.610.832.9618; goreilly@astm.org
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Original text here: https://www.astm.org/news/press-releases/scott-keenan-award-of-merit
ABA, Texas Bankers Association Release New Ad Encouraging Sen. John Cornyn to Keep Fighting for a Strong Economy
WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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ABA, Texas Bankers Association Release New Ad Encouraging Sen. John Cornyn to Keep Fighting for a Strong Economy
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The American Bankers Association and the Texas Bankers Association have released a new ad thanking Sen. John Cornyn for backing policies that encourage job creation and tax fairness and encouraging him to continue those efforts.
"Sen. Cornyn has been a champion for policies that create jobs, drive economic growth and make taxes lower and fairer for families,
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WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Bankers Association posted the following news release:
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ABA, Texas Bankers Association Release New Ad Encouraging Sen. John Cornyn to Keep Fighting for a Strong Economy
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The American Bankers Association and the Texas Bankers Association have released a new ad thanking Sen. John Cornyn for backing policies that encourage job creation and tax fairness and encouraging him to continue those efforts.
"Sen. Cornyn has been a champion for policies that create jobs, drive economic growth and make taxes lower and fairer for families,workers and seniors," said ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols. "We appreciate his leadership and ask him to continue fighting on these important issues."
"Texas businesses and families are stronger today thanks to Sen. Cornyn's efforts," said Texas Bankers Association President and CEO Chris Furlow. "We're proud to partner with ABA to thank him for supporting policies that encourage business investment, ensure fairer tax rates and strengthen our economy."
The ad is now airing in Texas. Click here to see the ad (https://www.aba.com/advocacy/political-engagement/voter-education/voter-education-ads).
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About the American Bankers Association
The American Bankers Association is the voice of the nation's $25.3 trillion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional and large banks that together employ over 2 million people, safeguard $20.1 trillion in deposits and extend $13.5 trillion in loans.
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Original text here: https://www.aba.com/about-us/press-room/press-releases/senator-john-cornyn-voter-ad
AASL Announces 2026 Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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AASL Announces 2026 Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning
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The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has released its annual list of Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning. The Best Digital Tools provide opportunities for school librarians to enhance learning, engage learners, and collaborate with educators. The list can be found at https://www.ala.org/aasl/awards/best.
AASL's Best Digital Tools list recognizes digital resources that support teaching,
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CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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AASL Announces 2026 Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning
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The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has released its annual list of Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning. The Best Digital Tools provide opportunities for school librarians to enhance learning, engage learners, and collaborate with educators. The list can be found at https://www.ala.org/aasl/awards/best.
AASL's Best Digital Tools list recognizes digital resources that support teaching,learning, and student engagement in K-12 education. Selected by a committee of AASL member school library professionals, the annual list highlights innovative tools that meet the evolving needs of students, educators, and school libraries. The recognized tools are evaluated for educational value, accessibility, ease of use, and their ability to enhance learning experiences across diverse school communities.
"This year's recipients demonstrate how high-quality digital tools can foster creativity, inquiry, literacy, and college and career readiness for students of all ages," said Committee Chair Shannon Gile. "From digital storytelling and financial literacy to research databases and multilingual reading platforms, these tools reflect the evolving needs of today's learners and educators."
2026 Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning
Library & Research Resources
* MakeMake Digital Library en Espanol offers a high-quality curated collection of Authentic Latin American fiction and non-fiction ebooks for kids K-8. MakeMake provides an attractive selection of highly visual content (a unique collection of comics, graphic novels, picture books and illustrated non-fiction) and interactive ebooks in an easy-to-use platform.
* Gale in Context: Elementary introduces elementary students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.
College, Career & Financial Readiness
* Gale Presents: Peterson's Test and Career Prep is an online learning resource that offers a central hub for standardized test prep, college planning, career assessment, job searches, and more. An accessible solution that will help students accomplish their education and career goals.
* Intuit for Education provides high school and college students with free curriculum and tools to develop financial literacy, capability, and confidence for personal and professional success.
Content Creation & Instructional Support
* Pixton is a comic maker built for K-12 students. Through the creative process of choosing characters, writing dialogue, and sequencing panels, learners create comics that build literacy, deepen comprehension, and strengthen critical thinking across every subject and every grade level.
* My Worksheet Maker creates customized worksheets that support library and classroom instruction. Whether teaching research skills, digital literacy, or reading comprehension activities, a school librarian can tailor worksheets based on learning goals, grade levels, and skills. The worksheets are easy to create and customize and are ready to print or be shared with other teachers.
Supplemental Learning Platforms
* BBC Learning Hub is an award-winning commercial education site from BBC Studios. With a goal to inspire the next generation of learners, along with their parents and teachers, to explore, understand and shape the world around them!
"The AASL Best Digital Tools committee selected resources that not only provide strong educational value, but also promote accessibility, student engagement, and authentic learning experiences," said AASL President Amanda Kordeliski. "School librarians play a vital role in connecting students and educators with trusted digital resources, and these recognized tools exemplify excellence in supporting teaching and learning."
A Best Digital Tools presentation will be held at ALA's Annual Conference on Sunday, June 29, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. For more information, visit https://2026.alaannual.org/.
The American Association of School Librarians, www.aasl.org, a division of the American Library Association (ALA), empowers leaders to transform teaching and learning.
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Original text here: https://www.ala.org/news/2026/05/aasl-announces-2026-best-digital-tools-teaching-learning
