FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 6 -- The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators issued the following news release: CO is excited to announce the winners of the 2024 CCO Employer Awards, celebrating companies committed to workplace safety through CCO certification. These awards, now in their second year, shine a spotlight on businesses prioritizing safety in their operations. Chosen from a pool of nearly 16,000 employers, these 24 exemplary organizations from diverse sectors--con  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 5 [Category: Chemicals] -- The American Chemistry Council issued the following news release: Sales and captive (internal) use of major plastic resins totaled 8.4 billion pounds during February 2024, a decrease of 0.4 percent compared to the prior month, and an increase of 12.4 percent from the same month one year earlier. Year-to-date sales and captive use were 16.7 billion pounds, a 10.3 percent increase as compared to the same period in 2023. *** Original text her  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 6 -- The American Consumer Institute Center for Citizen Research issued the following agency statement on April 5, 2024: * * * It has been nearly six months since the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) voted last October to launch a new proceeding seeking to formally reestablish net neutrality regulations for the internet. Today, the FCC publicly released a draft net neutrality order (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-401676A1.pdf) that it will vote on   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 6 -- The American Academy of Physician Associates issued the following news release: The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), and National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) announce that a licensure compact for physician assistants (PAs) was activated by the recent signing of legislation in Virginia. With the signing of HB324 (https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+sum+HB324)   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 5 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release: The Biden administration's Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced deep cuts to health care benefits for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare Advantage plans are extremely affordable - average premiums for such plans last year were $18 per month. Medicare Advantage also offers benefits that traditional Medicare doesn't, such as routine dental, vision, and hea  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 6 (TNSres) -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: The structure of the Chinese People's Liberation Army precludes any implementation of mission command and leaves China vulnerable, according to the author of a new paper published by the Association of the U.S. Army. "The entire system of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leadership and control of the armed forces and society is built on a foundation of strict, top-down guidance from the central le  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 6 -- The Association of Union Constructors issued the following news: Opening Tip-off: In the arena of the Construction Industry's March Madness, the next compelling contest pits Union Job Security against Non-Union Employment Volatility. This game is about more than just staying in the job; it's about the assurance and stability that come with it. Let's delve into this critical matchup to see which side secures the win in the job security stakes. * * * First Half:  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 5 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Last month, NMMA and other members of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterways Association (AIWA) board of directors, met with 14 members of Congress representing states from Virginia to Georgia. Board members sought Congressional support to fund dredging and maintenance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the length of the 1,100-mile-long waterway, which stretches   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 5 -- Career Education Colleges and Universities issued the following statement on April 4, 2024, by President and CEO Jason Altmire: * * * Today, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Career Colleges and Schools of Texas in its appeal of the lower court's denial of CCST's request for a preliminary injunction to delay the implementation of the Biden administration's Borrower Defense to Repayment (BDR) regulations. The Circuit Court had previously issued a  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 6 -- Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute issued the following news release: The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has published Technical Note F104-24, "Design of Cold-Formed Steel Bearing Stiffeners." Cold-formed steel (CFS) members consist of relatively slender (large width to thickness ratio) web elements, which may experience buckling under concentrated loads. In CFS construction, these loading conditions can occur at interior or end support bear  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 5 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: Monthly Pickup is the Largest Since January 2023, While the Industry's 5.4 Percent Unemployment Rate Is the Lowest March Rate in Five Years; However Record Job Openings Show Firms Need More Workers The construction industry added 39,000 jobs in March--the most since January 2023--with gains among all five types of residential and nonresidential categories, accor  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 5 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) experimenter Gerald Pepe killed four mother baboons--Jemma, Cookie, Toya, and Tara--who for years underwent multiple surgeries in which fetuses were cut out of them, some in violation of federal law, records just obtained by PETA reveal. EVMS began quietly killing the primates when PETA shared information with Virginia legislators about the violatio  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 6 -- The Flight Safety Foundation issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: Flight Safety Foundation will honor Richard Meikle and former U.S. National Transportation Safety Board member Dr. Earl Weener during the Foundation's 69th Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS) on April 30-May 1 in Austin, Texas. Meikle, who is executive vice president, operations and safety, at FlightSafety International, will receive the Foundation's Business Aviation Meritoriou  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 5 [Category: Chemicals] -- The American Chemistry Council issued the following news release: United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals The annual United Nations World Water Development Report, commissioned by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was released on World Water Day and finds that we still need to make significant improvements to improve access to clean water. To achieve SDG 6, the U.N. established a set of   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 6 -- AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, issued the following news release: InfoComm 2024 will showcase content production and streaming in action at the AVIXA TV Studio at the Las Vegas Convention Center June 12-14. The working studio will be brought to life by Ross Video with AR, virtual production, control room support, and more. At the AVIXA TV Studio on the InfoComm 2024 show floor (Booth W2645), seven live episodes will be produced and s  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 6 -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following joint statement on April 5, 2024, with three organizations: * * * The following statement is on behalf of the American Apparel & Footwear Association, the National Retail Federation, the Retail Industry Leaders Association, and the United States Fashion Industry Association in response to today's announcement by the Department of Homeland Security regarding new enforcement actions to crack down on alle  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 6 -- The National Association for College Admission Counseling issued the following news on April 5, 2024: * * * By Rachel Williams, NACAC Communications Education First, a national, mission-driven strategy and policy organization with deep expertise in education improvement, has been selected to help bring NACAC's vision for a new center that reimagines college access to life. Over the coming months, Education First will help NACAC build a comprehensive organizat  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, April 5 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation issued the following news release: Michael Oliver, an employee of Nissan North America's parts distribution center in Somerset, NJ, has just filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) seeking a workplace vote to remove United Auto Workers (UAW) officials from his workplace. Oliver filed the petition with free legal aid from the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation. The NLRB is   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 6 -- The National Grain and Feed Association issued the following news release: The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and other members of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group urged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to deny the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) request to authorize zero emissions standards for freight locomotives in California. The proposed CARB regulations "pose a significant danger to U.S.  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 5 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) condemns the city of Navasota and its municipal court for its grossly inappropriate and unconstitutional actions toward a Texas mother. Navasota's issuance of a fine and arrest warrant stemming from some unreturned library books violates the U.S. Constitution and caused a well-meaning woman to be convicted of a misdemeanor crime. "The constitution  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 6 -- The Vision Council issued the following news release: The Vision Council, a leading organization representing the optical industry, proudly introduces PolicyWatch, a regulatory monitoring service for the optical industry, tailored to provide easier access and understanding of the industry's evolving legislative landscape. PolicyWatch will monitor legislation specific to teleoptometry, a rapidly expanding optical industry sector. Teleoptometry provides eye healt  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 5 -- The United Way Worldwide issued the following statement on April 4, 2024, by President and CEO Angela F. Williams: * * * Today (4/4/24) the Power Forward Communities (PFC) coalition - which United Way Worldwide is one of five members of - was awarded a $2B seven-year National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promote affordable residential decarbonization and electrification of homes across the U.S., with a spe  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 5 -- The National Urban League issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Virginia Union University will present National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial with a Lifetime Achievement Award at its 9th annual Legacy Award Gala at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Friday. "Virginia Union has upheld a renowned tradition of excellence and opportunity for more than a century and a half, and I am honored by this recognition," Morial said. "The N  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 5 [Category: Chemicals] -- The American Chemistry Council issued the following news release: MACROECONOMY & END-USE MARKETS Job growth accelerated in March with nonfarm payrolls expanding by 303,000, once again coming in ahead of expectations. Job gains were broad based, however, there were fewer jobs in nondurable manufacturing and utilities. Employment in temporary help services, a bellwether, continued to drift lower. The average workweek ticked higher and average  more