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News releases, reports, statements and associated documents from national and international trade associations influencing the debate on federal policies.

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Virginia Business Groups, Small Business Owners, and Experts Urge Governor to Veto SB 256
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association issued the following news release:

A number of business groups, small business owners, policy experts, and others in Virginia are voicing concerns about the potential harmful impacts of Senate Bill 256 and are urging Governor Youngkin to veto the bill. A recent analysis (https://www.apci.org/attachment/static/9682) by Milliman, Inc., an independent actuarial firm, estimates Senate Bill 256 could lead to an auto insurance premium increase of as much 14 percent for residents and businesses in Virginia. The study ... Show Full Article

Ten Organizations Receive Grant Funding in Support of Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 4, 2024
QUINCY, Massachusetts, March 28 -- The National Fire Protection Association issued the following news release on March 27, 2024:

Yesterday at the Wildland-Urban Interface Conference in Reno, NV, the National Fire Protection Association(R) (NFPA(R)) and State Farm(R) announced that 10 organizations will each receive $10,000 in grant funding in support of Wildfire Community Preparedness Day (Preparedness Day) on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The selected organizations received the funding to help support and enhance their planned projects and community outreach for this year's Preparedness Day campaign.

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SFIA LAUNCHES DATABASE TO PROVIDE COMPANIES ADVANCED NOTICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SPENDING ON SPORTS AND RECREATION PROJECTS
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 28 -- The Sports and Fitness Industry Association issued the following news release on March 27, 2024:

With local governments investing billions of dollars into sports and recreation facility construction and redevelopment annually, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has introduced the Sports & Recreation Project Database, a groundbreaking tracker of projects funded by the government. In partnership with the Curate platform, companies can identify business opportunities at an earlier stage than possible anywhere else, often before an RFP is issued, ... Show Full Article

RILA Statement on Visa Mastercard Settlement
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 28 -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following statement on March 27, 2024:

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The Retail Industry Leaders Association, RILA, issued the following statement in response to the Visa, Mastercard settlement announced today on swipe-fees:

"This settlement is an acknowledgment that the credit card payment market has been broken, and for decades, VISA and Mastercard have used their duopoly to fleece retailers of all sizes by their abusive interchange fees and card network rules. Retailers, family restaurants, bars, yoga studios, dry cleaners, landscapers--essentially ... Show Full Article

Association of the U.S. Army: Non-Commissioned Officers Vital to Delivering Ready, Agile Force
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 28 -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news:

NCOs play a key role in building a force that's ready to sustain itself on a complex and dispersed battlefield, a panel of senior enlisted leaders said March 26.

"Gone are the days in which we had 10 operating days of supply and equipment on hand, stacked up at the back of the [forward operating base] or [brigade support area]," said Command Sgt. Maj. Jimmy Sellers, senior enlisted leader for Army Materiel Command. "Now we're looking at how do we get [those supplies] to the point of need, all the way ... Show Full Article

ALA Releases Free Library Programming Guide, Resources to Help Adult Patrons Understand the Unseen Aspects of the Internet
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 (TNSres) -- The American Library Association issued the following news release:

What determines the information that shows up in online search results? How do cookies work? What exactly is an algorithm?

The new free guide from the American Library Association (ALA), developed with a team of national advisors, will help library workers assist adults in understanding how the internet works and how it impacts their lives.

"Media Literacy for Adults: Architecture of the Internet Programming Guide" contains background information, recommended collection materials and program ... Show Full Article

ACAMS' "Financial Crime Matters" Podcast Leads the Charge in Unraveling Financial Crime Complexities, Reaching Milestone of 500,000+ Downloads
MIAMI, Florida, March 28 (TNSres) -- The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists issued the following news release:

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Award-Winning Podcast Attracts Diverse Audience Engagement and Industry Recognition

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ACAMS' acclaimed podcast series, "Financial Crime Matters," which is dedicated to exploring the intricate world of financial crime, has reached a significant milestone with over 500,000 downloads as of March 2024. Launched in March 2019, the podcast has steadily gained traction among anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals and a broader audience interested in staying ... Show Full Article