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NAHB and ICC Release 2025 Edition of the National Green Building Standard
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release:
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NAHB and ICC Release 2025 Edition of the National Green Building Standard(R)
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council (ICC) proudly announce the release of the ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard(R) (NGBS)--the fifth edition of the nation's premier residential green building standard. Approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the 2025 NGBS continues to define the benchmark for sustainable residential construction,
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WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release:
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NAHB and ICC Release 2025 Edition of the National Green Building Standard(R)
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council (ICC) proudly announce the release of the ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard(R) (NGBS)--the fifth edition of the nation's premier residential green building standard. Approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the 2025 NGBS continues to define the benchmark for sustainable residential construction,renovation and land development across the United States.
Developed through an independent consensus committee representing a broad range of stakeholders, the 2025 NGBS reflects leading thinking in green design, construction and building performance. It applies to single-family homes, multifamily buildings, mixed-use developments and land development projects, as well as other similarly constructed residential facilities.
"The 2025 NGBS represents nearly two decades of progress and innovation in sustainable residential construction and remodeling," said Bill Owens, a builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio. "This edition expands the possibilities for high-performance, resilient and low-carbon homes that meet the evolving needs of both the housing industry and homeowners."
"We are committed to continually advancing codes and standards," said ICC Chief Executive Officer, John Belcik. "Together, with NAHB, we are proud to introduce this updated standard for high performance buildings, which is an achievement born from a longstanding, collaborative relationship."
High Performance in Six Key Areas
The NGBS promotes high performance in six critical areas:
* Lot Design, Preparation and Development
* Resource Efficiency
* Energy Efficiency
* Water Efficiency
* Indoor Environmental Quality
* Operation, Maintenance and Building Owner Education
Depending on their project goals, building types, market demands and sustainability priorities, builders, remodelers and developers can pursue certification at multiple levels--Certified, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Emerald--which demonstrate progressively higher achievement in green building practices.
What's New in the 2025 Edition
The 2025 NGBS introduces several major updates and expanded pathways, reflecting the latest best practices in sustainable building:
* New property certification path for existing multifamily and mixed-use communities with multiple buildings.
* Expanded resilience practices to help homes better withstand natural disasters and support residents sheltering in place afterward.
* New practices to encourage low-carbon design to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
* Alternative energy efficiency compliance options.
* Substantially revised existing building chapter with more flexible compliance options.
* Continuing a Commitment to Sustainable Housing
The ICC and NAHB remain committed to providing the residential construction industry with the flexibility needed to design, build and remodel homes and mixed-use buildings that are sustainable, cost-effective and regionally appropriate. The 2025 NGBS builds upon nearly two decades of proven results, offering a comprehensive, adaptable framework for today's green building challenges.
For more information or to access the ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard(R), visit nahb.org/ngbs.
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Original text here: https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2026/04/nahb-and-icc-release-2025-edition-of-the-national-green-building-standard
[Category: Real Estate]
Google and HP Receive Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global New Product Innovation Recognition for Advancing 3D Video Communications and Human-Centric Collaboration
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 23 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Google and HP Receive Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global New Product Innovation Recognition for Advancing 3D Video Communications and Human-Centric Collaboration
Recognized for breakthrough innovation in redefining video communications with immersive, lifelike experiences and market-leading digital transformation.
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Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Google and HP have recieved Frost & Sullivan's
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 23 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Google and HP Receive Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global New Product Innovation Recognition for Advancing 3D Video Communications and Human-Centric Collaboration
Recognized for breakthrough innovation in redefining video communications with immersive, lifelike experiences and market-leading digital transformation.
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Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Google and HP have recieved Frost & Sullivan's2026 Global New Product Innovation Recognition in the Video Communications Market, honoring the companies' joint achievement in redefining how people connect and collaborate across distance.
The recognition identifies HP and Google's jointly developed solution HP Dimension with Google Beam, a breakthrough communication platform that meaningfully narrows the gap between virtual and in person meetings. As video collaboration has become essential to modern work, traditional 2D calls have continued to limit natural interaction, often making it difficult to read subtle expressions, maintain eye contact, and feel fully present. HP Dimension with Google Beam addresses these limitations by bringing lifelike, 3D presence to remote conversations without the need for headsets, glasses, or complex setup.
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the New Product Innovation recognition to a company that demonstrates visionary innovation, market-leading performance, and unmatched customer care. It evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: new product attributes and customer impact. HP Dimension with Google Beam excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to align strategic initiatives with market demand while executing them with efficiency, consistency, and scale. "HP Dimension with Google Beam is the industry's clearest answer to narrowing the gap between virtual and in-person interactions. The groundbreaking collaboration between Google and HP represents a meaningful shift that engineers the end of distance by restoring the depth, nuance, and human centric connection that traditional video communication does not deliver," said Roopam Jain, VP of Research at Frost & Sullivan.
Representing a fundamental rethinking of video communication, the solution combines advanced hardware, software, AI and cloud orchestration to recreate the depth, nuance, and human connection of face to face interaction. Participants appear at life size with natural eye contact, clear gestures, and realistic spatial audio, allowing conversations to flow as they would across a physical table. The result is a meeting experience that reduces cognitive load and meeting fatigue while increasing engagement and focus.
Today, the solution works natively with Google Meet and Zoom.
Since its launch, HP Dimension with Google Beam has gained strong momentum among large global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies, with deployments spanning executive collaboration, everyday teamwork, and reduced business travel. Early adopters have reported stronger engagement, improved relationship building, and more authentic interactions with both colleagues and clients.
Frost & Sullivan's recognition reflects not only the technical sophistication of HP Dimension with Google Beam, but also the strength of HP and Google's longstanding commitment to usability, interoperability, and enterprise trust.
For its unique, disruptive, and valued contribution to the future of work, HP and Google have earned Frost & Sullivan's highest honor for new product innovation in video communications. Frost & Sullivan commends Google and HP for setting a high standard in design, user experience, and reliability.
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About Google Beam
Google Beam is a true-to-life 3D video communication platform that brings conversations to life like never before. Powered by advanced Google AI, realistic 3D imaging, and immersive spatial audio, Beam enables natural eye contact and the ability to read subtle non-verbal cues as if participants were in the same room. By transforming remote interactions into deeply authentic, face-to-face moments, Beam helps teams connect, collaborate, and communicate more effectively. With Beam, distance simply fades away, allowing you to just be together.
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About HP Dimension
HP Inc. is a global technology leader committed to designing solutions that help IT leaders shape the future of work. By delivering intelligent, secure, and scalable technologies, HP empowers organizations to create exceptional employee experiences that drive productivity, engagement, and business growth. Operating in more than 170 countries, HP continues to innovate with purpose, helping businesses adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Learn more at: hp.com/us-en/solutions/hp-dimension.html
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Original text here: https://www.frost.com/news/press-releases/google-and-hp-receive-frost-sullivans-2026-global-new-product-innovation-recognition-for-advancing-3d-video-communications-and-human-centric-collaboration/
[Category: BizConsulting]
Fifteen Teams Advance in the CSBS Community Bank Case Study Competition
WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSrpt) -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors issued the following news release:
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Fifteen Teams Advance in the CSBS Community Bank Case Study Competition
Fifteen student teams from universities nationwide have advanced to the second round of the 2026 CSBS Community Bank Case Study Competition.
The teams partnered with local community banks to examine their approach to interest rate risk, lending decisions, and inflation since 2020. Teams also analyzed how banks manage and maintain adequate capital through various strategies.
Now in its twelfth year, the competition
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WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSrpt) -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors issued the following news release:
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Fifteen Teams Advance in the CSBS Community Bank Case Study Competition
Fifteen student teams from universities nationwide have advanced to the second round of the 2026 CSBS Community Bank Case Study Competition.
The teams partnered with local community banks to examine their approach to interest rate risk, lending decisions, and inflation since 2020. Teams also analyzed how banks manage and maintain adequate capital through various strategies.
Now in its twelfth year, the competitionwelcomes undergraduate students from all fields of study nationwide, offering a unique, hands-on opportunity to deepen their understanding of the banking industry. The teams advancing to the second round were selected from a competitive pool of 35 student teams representing 28 colleges and universities.
The following universities have teams advancing to the second round:
* Illinois State University, Illinois
* Iowa State University, Iowa
* Mercer University (Team 1), Georgia
* Messiah University, Pennsylvania
* Purdue University, Indiana
* Samford University, Alabama
* Southeast Missouri State University, Missouri
* Tennessee Technological University, Tennessee
* Trine University, Indiana
* University of Maryland, College Park (Team 1), Maryland
* University of Maryland, College Park (Team 2), Maryland
* University of Northern Iowa, Iowa
* University of Tennessee Martin, Tennessee
* University of Texas at El Paso, Texas
* Western Michigan University, Michigan
CSBS will announce the results from the second round of judging on April 29 and the top three teams on May 13 at the State-Federal Supervisory Forum in Seattle.
In addition to being invited to present at the annual Community Banking Research Conference, each student member and faculty advisor of the first-place winning team will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Their work will be published in the annual Journal of Community Bank Studies. Teams that place second and third will also receive scholarships and have their work published in the journal.
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The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) is the national organization of financial regulators from all 50 states, American Samoa, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. State regulators supervise roughly three-quarters of all U.S. banks and a variety of non-depository financial services. CSBS, on behalf of state regulators, also operates the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System to license and register non-depository financial service providers in the mortgage, money services businesses, consumer finance and debt industries.
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REPORT: https://www.csbs.org/sites/default/files/CSBS_CaseStudy_2025_9.19.25_FINAL.pdf
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Original text: https://www.csbs.org/newsroom/fifteen-teams-advance-csbs-community-bank-case-study-competition
[Category: Financial Services]
ERIC's James Gelfand Calls to End Conflicts of Interest Between Brokers, Consultants, and PBMs
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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ERIC's James Gelfand Calls to End Conflicts of Interest Between Brokers, Consultants, and PBMs
Today, James Gelfand, President and CEO of The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Education and Workforce Committee's Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions at a hearing titled "Profits Over Patients: The PBM Business Model Under Scrutiny." The hearing focused on core issues affecting prescription drug affordability and industry
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WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release on April 22, 2026:
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ERIC's James Gelfand Calls to End Conflicts of Interest Between Brokers, Consultants, and PBMs
Today, James Gelfand, President and CEO of The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC), testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Education and Workforce Committee's Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions at a hearing titled "Profits Over Patients: The PBM Business Model Under Scrutiny." The hearing focused on core issues affecting prescription drug affordability and industryreforms to prevent practices like the use of kickbacks or referral fees to steer business to select vendors.
During his testimony, Gelfand shared that ERIC member companies pay 75 to 80% of health care costs for employees and their families. While he praised action taken earlier this year to require transparency and improve the practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), he cautioned that severe conflicts of interest exist between brokers and consultants hired by employers and other plan sponsors to help them select and manage PBMs.
"When PBMs pay brokers or consultants to steer employer business, it undermines the trust employers place in the advice they receive. Hidden fees, vendor kickbacks, and unfair competition between vendors leads to higher drug costs for working families - the current system prioritizes profits over patients," said Gelfand. "The lack of transparency makes it difficult for plan sponsors to ensure that their decision-making isn't manipulated by PBMs and their industry partners. Meaningful reform is needed to close these gaps, increase accountability, and ensure that vendor selection and plan design maximize value for employers and patients--not the next generation of middlemen."
Gelfand specifically applauded "The PBM Kickback Prohibition Act" (H.R. 7895), introduced by Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA), as a way to drive greater accountability across the drug supply chain. The legislation would prohibit PBMs from providing kickbacks or referral fees to intermediaries in exchange for steering business to them. This week, ERIC led a letter to Congress with more than 50 employer and patient organizations in support of the legislation.
Gelfand added, "While important progress has been made, the reality is that prescription drug costs account for roughly 24 cents of every dollar spent by a health plan. More affordable prescription drugs are within reach, but only if policymakers build on current transparency and reform efforts - particularly by addressing systemic inefficiencies, eliminating conflicts of interest, and ensuring accountability across the entire drug supply chain."
ERIC has made prescription drug access and affordability a central feature of its work and has supported a broad set of actions to close outstanding loopholes, address gaps, and ensure patients and plan sponsors realize the full value of these reforms. ERIC supports increasing transparency, reducing anti-competitive behavior, accelerating access to lower-cost options such as biosimilars, and applying full fiduciary standards to PBMs. ERIC also encourages reforms that bring visibility into wholesaler margins, GPO fee structures, and the RFP processes used by employers.
Link to ERIC's testimony from James Gelfand here (https://eric.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3fd7ffe23e2ee60817b3ee175&id=da7e279cca&e=4b9822ddff).
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About The ERISA Industry Committee
ERIC is a national advocacy organization that exclusively represents large employers that provide health, retirement, paid leave, and other benefits to their nationwide workforces. With member companies that are leaders in every sector of the economy, ERIC advocates on the federal, state, and local levels for policies that promote flexibility and uniformity in the administration of their employee benefit plans.
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Original text here: https://www.eric.org/press_release/erics-james-gelfand-calls-to-end-conflicts-of-interest-between-brokers-consultants-and-pbms/
[Category: Human Resources/Personnel]
Brigade Electronics Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 European Market Leadership Recognition in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Systems Industry for Excellence in Fleet-Wide Safety Technology Standardization
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 23 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Brigade Electronics Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 European Market Leadership Recognition in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Systems Industry for Excellence in Fleet-Wide Safety Technology Standardization
Brigade Electronics is a leading hardware-centric supplier for leveraging safety regulations and fleet-wide technology to deliver reliable, user-friendly solutions.
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 23 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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Brigade Electronics Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 European Market Leadership Recognition in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Systems Industry for Excellence in Fleet-Wide Safety Technology Standardization
Brigade Electronics is a leading hardware-centric supplier for leveraging safety regulations and fleet-wide technology to deliver reliable, user-friendly solutions.
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Frost & Sullivan is pleasedto announce that Brigade Electronics has been honored with the 2026 Market Leadership Recognition in the commercial vehicle safety systems industry for its outstanding achievements in product reliability, responsive support, stock availability, user-friendly design, consistency, predictability, customer loyalty, and invoice accuracy. This recognition highlights Brigade Electronics' consistent leadership in driving measurable outcomes, strengthening its market position, and delivering customer-centric innovation in an evolving competitive landscape.
Guided by a long-term growth strategy focused on brand strength, customer experience, technology, and scalability, Brigade Electronics has shown its ability to adapt and lead. Innovation is central to Brigade Electronics' approach. Its suite of integrated safety systems addresses the full spectrum of fleet safety needs, offering upgrade-friendly engineering, seamless integration across mixed assets, and consistent performance across geographies.
"Brigade is a leading, hardware-centric supplier in key European markets, often ranking among the top 2 in the region. It is a clear leader in the UK, has the highest share among hardware peers in France, and is in the top tier alongside Motec and LUIS in Germany. Such a market-leading position is what operators consider when standardizing a safety spec across mixed fleets," said Jack Dunkley, mobility consultant at Frost & Sullivan.
Brigade Electronics' unwavering commitment to customer experience further strengthens its position in the market. By streamlining service delivery through an aftermarket-first model, enabling efficient deployment via trained installer networks, and maintaining high levels of stock availability and invoice accuracy, the company continues to meet the needs of its expanding European customer base. Its localized support model has been key to delivering long-term value across diverse fleet segments.
The company's portfolio includes commercial vehicle safety technology such as monitoring solutions, ultrasonic and radar detection, white-sound reversing alarms, mobile digital recorders, and connected video/telematics systems. Its integrated safety stack--built around a camera monitor foundation--enables fleets to standardize a single, cohesive solution across light commercial vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, buses, and specialized fleets. This fleet-wide technology approach enhances operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with evolving safety regulations. "We are delighted to be named Market Leaders in Europe in vehicle safety, receiving the 2026 European Market Leadership Recognition in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Systems category. For five decades, we have championed safer roads and working environments for all. Recognition from Frost & Sullivan reinforces the impact of that work.
Since 1976, we have seen vehicle safety evolve from a new concept into an industry-wide movement. We are proud to have helped shape that progress. Awards like this do more than recognize our journey: they elevate the importance of safety across the entire sector. That is where the real value lies." Brigade Electronics Managing Director Philip Hanson-Abbott.
Brigade Electronics' innovation is grounded in practical application, combining 360 vision systems, predictive radar, and AI-assisted detection to reduce on-road incidents and improve driver awareness. Its upgrade-friendly engineering allows customers to extend the life cycle of their investments while maintaining familiarity and consistency across systems--key drivers of long-term customer loyalty.
Frost & Sullivan commends Brigade Electronics for setting a high standard in competitive strategy, execution, and market responsiveness. The company's vision, innovation pipeline, and customer-first culture are shaping the future of the commercial vehicle safety systems industry and driving tangible results at scale.
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Market Leadership Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning. It recognizes forward-thinking organizations that are reshaping their industries through innovation and growth excellence.
Brigade Electronics is a worldwide market-leading provider of safety devices and solutions for commercial vehicles and machinery. The company's products work to reduce the risk of collisions and protect vulnerable road users by minimizing vehicle blind spots and assisting drivers to maneuver safely. Brigade Electronics' current offering includes radar collision detection, digital recorder, alarm, monitor and video telematics systems, along with a comprehensive range of 360-degree, AI and safety camera solutions.
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Original text here: https://www.frost.com/news/press-releases/brigade-electronics-receives-frost-sullivans-2026-european-market-leadership-recognition-in-the-commercial-vehicle-safety-systems-industry-for-excellence-in-fleet-wide-safety-technology-sta/
[Category: BizConsulting]
BSA Welcomes Bill to Establish Federal Privacy Standards
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following statement on April 22, 2026:
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BSA Welcomes Bill to Establish Federal Privacy Standards
BSA Senior Vice President, US Government Relations, Craig Albright issued the following statement following the introduction of legislation to establish a federal standard for privacy rights and consumer protections:
"The Business Software Alliance (BSA) welcomes the introduction of the SECURE Data Act, which would extend privacy rights and consumer protections already in place across 20 states to individuals nationwide. BSA
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WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following statement on April 22, 2026:
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BSA Welcomes Bill to Establish Federal Privacy Standards
BSA Senior Vice President, US Government Relations, Craig Albright issued the following statement following the introduction of legislation to establish a federal standard for privacy rights and consumer protections:
"The Business Software Alliance (BSA) welcomes the introduction of the SECURE Data Act, which would extend privacy rights and consumer protections already in place across 20 states to individuals nationwide. BSAhas long supported federal privacy legislation. Congress can build on existing state frameworks to strengthen trust, ensure the responsible use of personal data consistent with consumer expectations, and provide greater certainty for businesses.
The introduction of H.R. 8413 should help reinvigorate bipartisan efforts to advance a comprehensive national privacy law. It provides a solid foundation for action by reflecting bedrock elements of workable privacy laws, including provisions that distinguish between and tailor obligations to both controllers and processors of data. Establishing a consistent federal standard would not only align expectations for businesses and consumers, but also lay an important foundation for a coherent national approach to AI policy--where responsible data use is essential to developing effective, trustworthy systems.
BSA commends Chairman Guthrie, Congressman Joyce, and the Data Privacy Working Group for their leadership in advancing legislation that recognizes and builds on proven state models. We look forward to working with leaders on both sides of the aisle to build on this momentum and work toward enacting a durable, bipartisan national privacy law."
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ABOUT BSA
The Business Software Alliance (www.bsa.org) is the global trade association of the enterprise software industry, representing companies that are leaders in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, quantum, and other breakthrough technologies. We work in over 20 markets in the US, Europe, and Asia, advocating for policies that build trust in technology so that every industry sector and the public can benefit from innovation.
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Original text here: https://www.bsa.org/news-events/news/bsa-welcomes-bill-to-establish-federal-privacy-standards
[Category: Business]
Airlines for America Chris Sununu Applauds DOT's Dedication and Quick Action to Modernize the National Airspace System
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Airlines for America issued the following statement on April 21, 2026:
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A4A's Chris Sununu Applauds DOT's Dedication and Quick Action to Modernize the National Airspace System
Modern Skies Summit Highlights Progress Made Toward a Brand New Air Traffic Control System
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Today, at the U.S. Department of Transportation's Modern Skies Summit, Airlines for America (A4A) President and CEO Chris Sununu applauded Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administrator Bryan Bedford for acting with urgency to build a Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS).
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WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Airlines for America issued the following statement on April 21, 2026:
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A4A's Chris Sununu Applauds DOT's Dedication and Quick Action to Modernize the National Airspace System
Modern Skies Summit Highlights Progress Made Toward a Brand New Air Traffic Control System
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Today, at the U.S. Department of Transportation's Modern Skies Summit, Airlines for America (A4A) President and CEO Chris Sununu applauded Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administrator Bryan Bedford for acting with urgency to build a Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS).
"We have all seen the crumbling state of air traffic control infrastructure. And after 30 years of asking the men and women up in those towers to keep it together and keep it safe with little more than string and duct tape, I am so grateful we have an Administration who is rapidly saying enough is enough," said Sununu.
He thanked President Trump and the entire Administration for cutting red tape, saying no to bureaucratic dysfunction and working with industry partners to deliver tangible results that will improve travel.
"I am genuinely impressed with the progress made by this Administration. Fiber, radios, radar, displays, training simulators, flight management innovations, nothing is being left on the table. They have accomplished all this while we have all been dealing with multiple government shutdowns, a jet fuel crunch and ATC staffing shortages," added Sununu. "They are able to overcome obstacles because they are not doing it the old way with a bunch of bureaucrats behind closed doors, but instead they are working as a team, partnering with every aspect of the national airspace and the private sector including the 50+ groups represented by the Modern Skies Coalition."
The Modern Skies Coalition is comprised of more than 50 groups across the aviation and aerospace sector which are united in supporting the BNATCS effort.
Sununu concluded with a direct message to Congress: "So to the men and women up on Capitol Hill, to those who get incredibly frustrated with government waste and empty promises, please hear me when I say, THIS IS WORKING. This is an investment with an ROI that pays long-term dividends in the form of a safer, more efficient, more customer-friendly airspace than ever imagined."
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Original text here: https://www.airlines.org/news/a4as-chris-sununu-applauds-dots-dedication-and-quick-action-to-modernize-the-national-airspace-system/
[Category: Transportation]
