ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 19 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) supports the recently introduced S. 4150 by Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) to extend key provisions of the "Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act" that were due to sunset on June 21 for an additional two years to 2026. S. 4150, cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Christ  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 19 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Today the Supreme Court of Virginia issued a ruling in Garcia Vasquez v. Dotson finding that the Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC) unlawfully extended the incarceration of Jose Garcia Vasquez by more than eighteen months by withholding sentence credits that he earned while in prison. The ruling should pave the way for the early release of other people bei  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 19 -- AICC, the Independent Packaging Association, issued the following news: AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, will offer two upcoming events tailored for Emerging Leaders in the packaging industry. These events promise valuable insights, networking opportunities, and leadership development sessions to foster growth and innovation within the sector. The Q2 C-Suite Webinar will be held on Thursday, May 2, at 2:00 pm ET. It will introduce Emerging Leaders   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 -- The American Frozen Food Institute issued the following news release: The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and its members are committed to producing safe, nutritious and affordable products, and foster a culture of continuous improvement when it comes to quality and food safety. As part of that commitment, we seek to minimize the use of helpful pesticides that reduce and eliminate crop damage that in-turn boosts quality and affordability and reduces food   more

BOONE, North Carolina, April 19 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release: Appalachian Voices is partnering with the five Southwest Virginia governments and communities of Clinchco, Dante, Dungannon, Pennington Gap and Pound in a three-year proposal to map, plan and implement community-driven initiatives to build more resilient communities. Resiliency is the ability of a community and its residents to survive and thrive in the face of economic difficulties, climate disasters and o  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: The Army is in a full-court press to prevent conflict in the Indo-Pacific, the commander of U.S. Army Pacific said. "We already have a limited regional war going on in Europe. We've got a limited regional war going on in the Middle East. The last thing that we can afford is to have another war out here in the Pacific," Gen. Charles Flynn said recently during Defense One's 2024 State of Defense series.   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 19 -- AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, issued the following news release: InfoComm 2024, June 8-14 (exhibits 12-14) at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will present an exciting digital signage program, featuring training courses, the D=SIGN conference, workshops, networking events, and a digital signage focused show floor tour. "Reflecting the growing opportunities in the digital signage space, our program at InfoComm will provide a wealth   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 -- The American Sugar Alliance issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Recently the Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri released their outlook for U.S. agriculture. They project that American sugar production remains strong and is expected to grow, despite challenges we have seen over the past couple years including factory closures in Sidney, MT, and Santa Rosa, TX. "Despite new and existing challenges  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 18 [Category: Chemicals] -- The American Chemistry Council issued the following news release: "The State Water Resources Control Board's (SWRCB) maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 10 parts per billion (ppb) for hexavalent chromium was not developed in the manner intended, and required, by the California Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Among the fundamental requirements of the SDWA is that a drinking water standard be adopted through a transparent, multi-step process t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary to The Kansas City Star on April 18, 2024: * * * CASE Op-Ed in The Kansas City Star: Why is Rep. Jason Smith working against the interests of Missouri small businesses? Missourians know small and family-owned businesses are the main drivers of our state economy. Small businesses in the Show-Me State account for 99.4% of all companies and sustain roughly 1.1 million jobs, accordi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 -- The Conference Board's Committee for Economic Development issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Today, the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), announced the outstanding business leaders and their companies that will be receiving the 2024 CED Distinguished Leadership Awards. An annual tradition, the awards honor leaders who demonstrate a strong commitment to corporate citizenship, business ste  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 18 -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing many of the world's largest companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and other global sustainability challenges, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Ceres applauds Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Virginia General Assembly for approving the SAVE Act, improving the process by which the Commonwealth and its utilities set and achieve energy efficiency targets.  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh, Commander of U.S. Cyber Command and Director of the National Security Agency, pointed to CyberPatriot, AFA's national youth cyber education program, as a prime example of where the armed services should look to recruit the next generation of math, technology, and cyber professionals, during his recent testimony before House policy makers. "I just attended the   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 -- The National Waste and Recycling Association issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Today, the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) Women's Council proudly announced its ten scholarship recipients for 2024: Amanda Curtis ... American Waste Control Carys Dubinski ... For Good Environmental LLC Madeline Pellitteri ... Pellitteri Waste Systems Meilin Tsao ... County of Marin Phoenix Hughes ... Casella Waste Systems Laurin Wood ... Casel  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: NACDS is applauding today the enactment of Oregon House Bill (HB) 4149. The measure, which was signed into law by Governor Tina Kotek (D), will help reduce prescription drug costs and preserve Oregonians' vital access to pharmacy care by holding pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) accountable. Of note, HB 4149 will provide the state with enforcement authority, requiri  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association issued the following news release: The National Automatic Merchandising Association has announced the 2024 NAMA Industry Awards honorees: * Jim Brinton, President, Evergreen Refreshments, is the 2024 NAMA Industry Person of the Year. * American Food & Vending is the 2024 NAMA Operator of the Year. * Vistar is the 2024 NAMA Allied Member of the Year. "It is clear that these honorees lead with passion, vision, a  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 19 -- The National Beer Wholesalers Association issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: This week, April 14-17, more than 600 members of the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) shared the beer distribution industry's story with federal policymakers at the annual NBWA Legislative Conference. Over the course of the week, beer distributors met with over 400 congressional offices to advocate on issues that impact the industry, including tax competi  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 19 -- The National Beer Wholesalers Association issued the following news release: The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) on April 15 hosted the second annual BREW (Building Relationships & Empowering Women) Leadership Forum at its Legislative Conference in Washington D.C with more than 131 women and men in attendance. BREW attracts, connects and elevates women in beer and beverage distribution through impactful resources and events. The group is helping t  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following commentary on April 18, 2024, to the Washington Times: * * * Member Explains Importance of the Small Business Deduction By Michael Ervin, NFIB member and small business owner Today, The Washington Times published an op-ed from NFIB member and small business owner Michael Ervin, owner of Coal River Coffee Company in West Virginia. Ervin discusses the benefits of the 20% Small Business Deduction, and   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 18 [Category: Chemicals] -- The American Chemistry Council issued the following news release: Pressure to eliminate chemicals However, in recent years, some chemicals used in consumer products and sold by retailers around the country have come under increased scrutiny, leading to pressure on product manufacturers, retailers and brands to reduce or eliminate certain chemicals in the products they make and sell. Additionally, media coverage may raise alarm about spec  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following statement on April 17, 2024: * * * The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement on the release of important trade legislation introduced by the House Committee on Ways and Means that would renew the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and improve enforcement of our customs laws on de minimis shipments from China: "Leading retailers welcome the introduction of thes  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 19 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 2 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 2 comprises Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regions. National winners will be notified in the late spring. M  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 -- The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates issued the following news release: SOCMA strongly supports the passage of H.R. 7986, legislation to reauthorize the Generalized System of Preferences Program (GSP), by the House Committee on Ways and Means. The GSP program would allow tariff adjustment for domestic manufacturers on imports from developing nations, benefitting SOCMA members who import various inputs utilized to manufacture chemicals in vital m  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 -- The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) welcomed 12 new members in Q1 2024, including five manufacturers and seven affiliates. "As demand for specialty chemicals grows in North America, SOCMA is increasingly the go-to resource for companies looking to capitalize on growth opportunities while strengthening their safety and regulatory progr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 -- The Special Competitive Studies Project, a foundation that says it focuses on technology and security, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), a non-partisan, non-profit project dedicated to strengthening America's long-term competitiveness in artificial intelligence (AI), announced today two additional sponsors of the AI Expo for National Competitiveness. As an AI Expo Innovator+ sponsor, SCSP welco  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 19 -- Trout Unlimited issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) finalized the Public Lands Rule, which gives the agency a framework to promote ecosystem resilience on public lands and waters by identifying and prioritizing lands for protection and restoration, encouraging conservation investments, and putting conservation on equal footing with other uses of public lands. "The new Public Lands Rule is nothing more t  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 19 -- The Vertical Flight Society issued the following news release: The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) is holding its 80th Annual Forum & Technology Display (Forum 80) on May 7-9, 2024, at the Palais des Congres de Montreal, Quebec, Canada, focused on the theme, "The Future of Vertical Flight." This is the world's largest and longest running technical event dedicated to advancing vertical flight, including helicopters, advanced rotorcraft, vertical takeoff and landing (  more