Tuesday - March 24, 2026
Trade Associations

Here's a look at documents from national and international trade associations

Featured Stories

Inaugural Health Care by Food research award honors excellence in food is medicine science
DALLAS, Texas, March 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:

* * *

Inaugural Health Care by Food research award honors excellence in food is medicine science

*

DALLAS, March 23, 2026 -At a time when American dietary patterns are facing renewed attention, the American Heart Association has announced its inaugural Health Care by Food (tm) Most Impactful Food Is Medicine Research Award, honoring the year's most meritorious scientific study exploring effective ways to integrate healthy food into clinical care to address the growing prevalence ... Show Full Article

Construction Spending Dips 0.3 Percent In January As Weakness In Private Residential And Nonresidential Investment Offsets Public Outlay Gains
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 23 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release:

* * *

Construction Spending Dips 0.3 Percent In January As Weakness In Private Residential And Nonresidential Investment Offsets Public Outlay Gains

*

Private Categories Post Widespread Declines Apart from Data Centers and Residential Improvements As Ongoing Economic Uncertainty Drives Costs Higher, Leads to Deferred and Canceled Investments 

Construction spending slipped 0.3 percent from December to January as declines in both private residential and nonresidential ... Show Full Article

CCIA Endorses Expanding Appalachia's Broadband Access Act
WASHINGTON, March 23 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:

* * *

CCIA Endorses Expanding Appalachia's Broadband Access Act

*

Washington - Congress is expected to consider a bill this week, the Expanding Appalachia's Broadband Access Act ( H.R. 2474 ), that would direct the Comptroller General to issue a report on the capability of the Appalachian Regional Commission to include low earth orbit satellites in projects to improve broadband access in rural areas.

The Computer & Communications Industry Association ... Show Full Article

ATA, TrueNorth Renew Corporate Partner Program Agreement
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 23 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:

* * *

ATA, TrueNorth Renew Corporate Partner Program Agreement

*

American Trucking Associations announced it is renewing TrueNorth Companies as an ATA Corporate Partner. TrueNorth is an insurance brokerage and risk management company with a nationally recognized transportation practice. 

"ATA values our longstanding partnership with TrueNorth and the critical support it provides to our industry," said Michael Doran, ATA senior vice president of membership and allied ... Show Full Article

LIMRA: Final U.S. Retail Annuity Sales Set New Sales High, Totaling $464.1 Billion in 2025
WINDSOR, Connecticut, March 23 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release:

* * *

LIMRA: Final U.S. Retail Annuity Sales Set New Sales High, Totaling $464.1 Billion in 2025

*

WINDSOR, Conn., March 23, 2026- Total U.S. annuity sales increased 7% to $464.1 billion in the 2025, according to LIMRA's U.S. Individual Annuity Sales Survey, which represents 93% of the total U.S. annuity market.

Fourth quarter sales jumped 14% to $117.2 billion, representing the ninth consecutive quarter of $100+ billion in sales.

"Favorable economic conditions, expanded distribution, ... Show Full Article

LEI for India Increased in February
NEW YORK, March 23 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:

* * *

LEI for India Increased in February

*

Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. 

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (r) (LEI) for India increased by 0.5% in February 2026 to 165.3 (2016=100), after growing by 0.1% in January. ... Show Full Article

Army Veteran, Teammates Win Para Ice Hockey Gold
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 23 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news:

* * *

Army Veteran, Teammates Win Para Ice Hockey Gold

*

Team USA clinched the gold medal in para ice hockey after dominating Canada in the final at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy.

"No description needed," Team USA's goalie and Army veteran Jen Lee wrote on Instagram with a montage of photos of the team celebrating their 6-2 win to a remix of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Free Bird.

Lee, a now four-time gold medalist who is affectionately known as "Papa Jen," ... Show Full Article

A Paid Vacation for Congress. A $0 Paycheck for TSA.
WASHINGTON, March 23 [Category: Travel] -- The U.S. Travel Association posted the following news release:

* * *

A Paid Vacation for Congress. A $0 Paycheck for TSA.

*

There is a striking irony in Congress preparing to leave town for a two-week paid recess while TSA officers, the people who secure America's travel system, face yet another $0 paycheck. 

Come Friday, if Congress fails to do its job and pass a DHS funding bill, they'll head to the airports, get escorted to the front of the security line and be screened by the very TSA officers they failed to pay. Meanwhile, millions of Americans ... Show Full Article

Winchester, NWTF and Richard Childress Racing Bring Conservation to the Track at Darlington
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, March 21 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:

* * *

Winchester, NWTF and Richard Childress Racing Bring Conservation to the Track at Darlington

Conservation is taking center stage at one of NASCAR's most iconic venues as Winchester, the National Wild Turkey Federation and Bass Pro Shops debut a special-edition No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet at the Goodyear 400 in Darlington, South Carolina.

"Partnerships like this allow us to connect people to conservation in a meaningful way," NWTF co-CEO Jason Burckhalter said. "Having ... Show Full Article

OSMA Weighs In During Additional Legislative Hearings This Week
DUBLIN, Ohio, March 21 -- The Ohio State Medical Association issued the following news:

* * *

OSMA Weighs In During Additional Legislative Hearings This Week

In addition to House Bill 220 and House Bill 579, OSMA is tracking numerous other issues that had committee hearings this week:

House Bill 682

Physician-Administered Drugs/ "White-Bagging"

OSMA submitted written proponent testimony for the second hearing of HB 682 in the House Insurance Committee this week. HB 682 is sponsored by Rep. Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) and Rep. Gayle Manning (R-Avon). OSMA expressed support for this legislation ... Show Full Article

Hospitals drive progress in Japan's heart failure care
DALLAS, Texas, March 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:

* * *

Hospitals drive progress in Japan's heart failure care

*

DALLAS, March 21, 2026 -Research shows the burden of heart failure is largest among people over 60 years of age, and Japan has the highest proportion globally of people over age 65. [1] Recent research suggests heart failure may impose a larger health care burden in Japan than is currently thought, signaling a need for improved screening and prevention, as well as earlier intervention with guideline-directed medical ... Show Full Article

DEC Rejection of Enforcement Discretion Request Threatens Refrigerant Supply, Puts New York Businesses at Risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 21 -- The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International issued the following news release:

* * *

DEC Rejection of Enforcement Discretion Request Threatens Refrigerant Supply, Puts New York Businesses at Risk

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) expressed strong concern following the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) decision to reject requests for enforcement discretion under 6 NYCRR Part 494.

The decision comes despite mounting warnings from industry stakeholders that the current ... Show Full Article

BSA: National AI Legislative Framework Sets Path for Action by Congress
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following statement on March 20, 2026:

* * *

BSA: National AI Legislative Framework Sets Path for Action by Congress

BSA CEO Victoria Espinel issued the following statement following the release of the National AI Legislative Framework:

"The Business Software Alliance welcomes President Trump's leadership in releasing the White House National AI Legislative Framework. The Framework helps catalyze a needed conversation in Washington, grounded in the reality that building trust in AI and enabling its broad adoption requires clear, ... Show Full Article

American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries Posts Commentary: For Whom Are Trump Accounts Especially Advantageous?
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 21 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following posted the following commentary by content writer and reporter Paul Mulholland:

* * *

Trump accounts are great for helping a child get a head start on retirement, but may be less suited for certain specialized purposes than other accounts, suggests a whitepaper.

Advantages

The paper notes that there is really no reason to pass up the $1,000 seed money available for children born between 2025 and 2028, "Trump accounts offer qualifying children free money that families shouldn't leave ... Show Full Article

American College of Cardiology: Rise and Sweat! Morning Exercise Linked With Lower Cardiometabolic Risk
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release:

* * *

Rise and Sweat! Morning Exercise Linked with Lower Cardiometabolic Risk

Any exercise is better than none, but early morning physical activity may bring added benefits

*

People who regularly exercised early in the morning were significantly less likely to have coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or obesity compared with people who exercised later in the day, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).

The ... Show Full Article