ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 3 -- The American Alliance of Museums issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced 2 first time accreditations and 31 reaccreditation awards made at the February 2024 meeting of the Accreditation Commission. Of the nation's estimated 33,000 museums, 1,113 are currently accredited. Through a rigorous process of self-assessment and  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 3 (TNSres) -- The American Geosciences Institute issued the following news release: The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) invites participation in its new GRANDE (Geoscience Program Adaptation to Natural Disruptive Events) study. This multi-year initiative seeks to identify established best practices for geoscience academic departments relative to disruptive natural events. Focusing on preparedness, response, and recovery strategies, GRANDE addresses the impacts o  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 3 -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) is hosting the "Doolittle Raiders Toast," a heritage event commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the Doolittle Raid in 1942. The ceremony, organized by AFA's Doolittle Leadership Center, will be held on April 18, 2024, and livestreamed on YouTube. The event's keynote speaker and toastmaster will be Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, the Commander of Air Force G  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 3 -- Alliance for Chemical Distribution (formerly the National Association of Chemical Distributors) issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Today, Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD), formerly the National Association of Chemical Distributors, President and CEO Eric R. Byer released the following statement expressing disappointment at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) final rulemaking on the Worker Walkaround Representative D  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 2 (TNSres) -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * The American Counseling Association celebrates the field's role in debunking mental illness stigma and providing care * * * Licensed professional counselors represent the second largest segment of the behavioral and mental health workforce, according to government data. At a time when the need for mental health services in the U.S. is higher than ever, counselors play a key   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 3 -- The American Frozen Food Institute issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and FMI - The Food Industry Association are proud to announce their partnership on Frozen IQ, a convergence of industry leaders among food retail and manufacturing, with the goal of driving innovation, addressing a transformative regulatory environment and optimizing consumer engagement in the vital frozen food sector. According to the   more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release: The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, and AARP West Virginia applaud the West Virginia Legislature for passing House Bill (HB) 5326, which includes provisions protecting homeowners from the predatory practice of filing unfair real estate fee agreements in property records, known as Non-Title Recorded Agreements for Personal Serv  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Physical Therapy Association issued the following news: The availability of new Current Procedural Terminology, or CPT, codes is one thing; knowing how to use them properly is something else. That's why, after helping to lead an effort to establish new CPT codes related to caregiver training, APTA launched an educational campaign to ensure members put them to use effectively. That campaign has earned the association the Amer  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 3 -- ASIS International, a global community of security practitioners, issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, today announced its keynote lineup for the hybrid Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024, taking place 23-25 September in-person at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, FL and online via the GSX 2024 digital platform. "As security leaders,   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 3 -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: Better food options and barracks with internet connectivity are among the priorities for Army leaders seeking to improve and maintain quality of life for soldiers. At a Warriors Corner discussion during the Association of the U.S. Army's Global Force Symposium and Exposition in Huntsville, Alabama, Sgt. Maj. Michael Perry outlined some of the initiatives under consideration to improve food options for e  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 3 -- The National Apartment Association issued the following statement on April 2, 2024, with nine organizations: * * * Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued its annual income determination for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) communities, which changes the calculation in ways that may make it more difficult for some residents and investors to participate in the program. The income determination changes the methodology for calc  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSres) -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release: * * * RECENT DATA ON COLORECTAL CANCER INCIDENCE & MORTALITY RATES UNDERSCORE POTENTIAL OF NEWLY-ENACTED LEGISLATION * * * Last week, Governor Youngkin signed critical legislation improving Virginians' access to colorectal cancer screening. House Bill 238 received unanimous support in both the Virginia House and Senate and, last week, Governor Youngkin signed it into law. The  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 3 -- The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators issued the following news release: As part of CCO's continuous improvement process, CCO's Crane Inspector certification just got more accessible. Responding to the evolving needs of stakeholders, CCO has reduced the number of exams required for earning CCO Crane Inspector certification, making the pathway to certification easier and more affordable without compromising quality. Simplified Certificati  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Defenders of Wildlife issued the following news release: Yet another North Atlantic right whale was spotted dead on Saturday off the coast of Virginia, announced Tuesday by NOAA Fisheries. Conservation groups Defenders of Wildlife, Conservation Law Foundation and Whale and Dolphin Conservation renewed their demands for the Biden administration to save the critically endangered species from deadly -- and preventable -- vessel strikes. With only 360 surviving animals, t  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 3 -- The Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Yet another North Atlantic right whale was spotted dead on Saturday off the coast of Virginia, announced Tuesday by NOAA Fisheries. Conservation groups Conservation Law Foundation, Defenders of Wildlife and Whale and Dolphin Conservation renewed their demands for the Biden administration to save the critically endangered species from deadly -- and preventable -- vessel strikes.   more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 3 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news: This year, Go RVing took the opportunity to get RVing in front of more consumers and media outlets with a tongue-in-cheek April Fools' Day campaign: the revolutionary RV-Clipse glasses. These "massive viewing area" glasses, designed to fit snugly over RV windshields for safe total solar eclipse viewing, garnered national attention and landed Go RVing in the company of other major brands like JIF, Lego, and Jet   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 3 -- Islamic Relief USA issued the following statement on April 2, 2024: * * * Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) has released the following statement: We are outraged by yet another deadly attack on humanitarian workers trying to prevent a man-made famine. Our thoughts and prayers are with everybody at World Central Kitchen. Six months of Israeli bombing has turned Gaza into the world's most dangerous place to deliver aid. More than 200 aid workers, mostly Palestinians,   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 3 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: NACDS today hailed the enactment of Washington State Senate Bill (SB) 5213 -- bipartisan legislation led by State Senators Patty Kuderer (D) and Shelly Short (R) that will help protect patients' access to pharmacies across the state. The measure was signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee (D-WA). SB 5213 is a critical and incremental step toward the regulatory oversi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 3 -- The Digital Therapeutics Alliance issued the following news: In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, digital therapeutics (DTx) have emerged as a promising solution for improving patient outcomes and augmenting traditional medical interventions. In the recent webinar, Non-Prescription DTx Integration Workflows, the Digital Therapeutics Alliance (DTA) welcomed member companies, Sanofi and Woebot Health, along with an employer representative from WalkMe, t  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 3 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Toshiba and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) announced today the regional winners of the 32nd annual ExploraVision program, the largest K-12 science competition designed to build problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration skills that are central to the Next Generation Science Standards. This year's regional winners' projects include innovative ide  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 3 -- Research Corporation for Science Advancement issued the following news: Research Corporation for Science Advancement has named three exemplary Cottrell Scholars as recipients of its 2024 STAR and IMPACT Awards. CS 1997 Mark Moldwin, Physics, University of Michigan, has won the STAR award, and CS 2009 Maura McLaughlin, Physics, West Virginia University, and CS 2009 Rory Waterman, Chemistry, University of Vermont, have won IMPACT awards. "Excellence in teaching, resea  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 3 -- ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) issued the following news release: ACTFL is proud to announce the release of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2024 (https://www.actfl.org/educator-resources/actfl-proficiency-guidelines) (the Guidelines). The 2024 revisions improve clarity and accessibility and enhance the utility of the Guidelines by aligning them to key documents, such as the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages (https:/  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 3 -- The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates issued the following news release: The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) commends Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-02) for his proactive stance in introducing the Congressional Review Act Resolution aimed at overturning the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Proposed Risk Management Program (RMP) Rule. "As an organization representing the specialty chemical manufacturing sector, SOCMA  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 3 -- The Transportation Intermediaries Association issued the following Q&A with Pilar Dorfman, customs broker for Phoenix International Freight Services Inc.: * * * TIA loves to celebrate our diverse membership. Meet Pilar Dorfman, customs broker for Phoenix International Freight Services, Inc. in West Covina, Calif. How did you get involved in the industry? How many years have you been working in the industry? I embarked on my logistics journey at the age of 20,  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 2 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: Today, the trucking industry praised the West Virginia Legislature and Governor Jim Justice for enacting a commonsense reform to the state's civil litigation system. S.B.583 previously passed the West Virginia Senate by a vote of 30-1 and the House of Delegates by a vote of 81-15, and it was signed into law by the governor. The law will cap non-economic damage awards  more