ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 23 (TNSres) -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: The ABI Subchapter V Task Force unveiled its final report of recommendations, revealing that subchapter V of chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code is achieving its objective of helping more small businesses reorganize efficiently in bankruptcy while also offering best practices and potential statutory amendments for policymakers, judges and practitioners to consider. The key recommen  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 23 -- AICC, the Independent Packaging Association, issued the following news on April 22, 2024: The AICC 2024 Spring Meeting & 50th Anniversary Celebration concluded with resounding success, marking a historic milestone for AICC, The Independent Packaging Association. Held in the scenic backdrop of Palm Desert, California, the event brought together 850 industry leaders, emerging talent, and esteemed guests for a memorable occasion of learning, networking, and celebr  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 23 (TNSres) -- The American Association of Tissue Banks issued the following agency statement on April 22, 2024: * * * We are thrilled to announce the release of the updated Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) Recertification Guide, effective for those recertifying in 2025 and beyond. The CTBS designation signifies excellence in tissue banking, demonstrating a profound understanding of principles and adherence to industry standards set forth by AATB. The CTBS Recer  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The American Economic Liberties Project issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, senior state officials and lawmakers met with top officials from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the White House to discuss strategies for curbing deceptive junk fees. The series of meetings brings together lawmakers from different states to hear directly from federal regulators and decision-makers who have recently taken action against harmful fees, which dispropor  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the election of new leadership and members to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made at XPONENTIAL 2024, the world's largest trade show for the uncrewed systems industry, co-hosted by AUVSI and Messe Dusseldorf North America. Officers elected for the 2024 - 2027 term are: Mic  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: Lessons on drone warfare are being taken from the battlefields of Ukraine and infused into exercises at the Army's combat training centers, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said. In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Wormuth, who testified alongside Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, said the Army is "aggressively collecting lessons learned from what we're seeing in Ukraine acros  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 23 -- Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar, "Current Topics in Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) Framing" on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT. This webinar is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors. Participants are eligible for 1.5 professional development hours (PDHs). While there are a variety  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: New Associated General Contractors of America Resource, Which was Written by Contractors for Contractors, Sets Common Process to Help Firms When Required to Track, Measure & Cut Emissions The Associated General Contractors of America released today a new, first-of-its-kind, decarbonization playbook designed to help firms assess, track and reduce greenhouse gas  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 (TNSres) -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) stands firmly against Connecticut Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), which seeks to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) at the state level. While establishing rules for AI is important, SB 2, is not the answer. Rather, now is the time for a national policy which supports U.S. competitiveness and innovation. "SB 2 would impose onerous obligations on dev  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 -- The Global Cold Chain Alliance issued the following news release: Unique, industry-leading guidance for transporters of perishable goods, has been updated and reissued by the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA). The Guidance developed by industry experts is a comprehensive resource for any business or practitioner seeking to implement the best possible practice in planning, operationalising, and recording the safe transport of perishable foods. The Guidance entit  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 23 -- The American Geosciences Institute issued the following statement on April 22, 2024: * * * To highlight the vital role that geoscience knowledge plays in fostering action toward sustainability, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) joins the American Geophysical Union and 16 additional global partners in issuing a joint Earth Day 2024 (April 22) statement: As we celebrate Earth Day, our geoscience communities will continue to promote the conscientious appl  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following statements on April 22, 2024: * * * In response today's speech from President Biden in Virginia to announce the $7 billion in funding for Solar for All grant recipients and new announcements expanding the American Climate Corps, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV), Chispa, and Chispa Nevada released the following statements: "President Biden has done more than any president in history to deliver on tackling the  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 23 -- The National Association of Elementary School Principals issued the following news release: The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and the American Student Council Association (ASCA) proudly celebrate 2024 National Student Leadership Week, taking place from April 22-26. This week is an opportunity to recognize the pivotal role student councils play in shaping the next generation of leaders. "Student councils provide a platform for stu  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The National Association of Social Workers issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: On April 12, 2024, an important milestone was reached when Governor Laura Kelly signed HB 2484 making Kansas the seventh state to enact the social work interstate licensure compact and reaching the minimum number of states needed to create the compact commission. Since that date, Nebraska has also approved social work interstate licensing compact legislation, bringing the tot  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 23 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: On April 17 and 18, hundreds of independent community pharmacists came to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to participate in the National Community Pharmacists Association's Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In. The fly-in is an annual event, and this year's took place at a time when Congress appears to be delaying reforms to pharmacy benefit manager-insurers, despite broad bipartisan s  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 23 -- The National School Boards Association issued the following news on April 22, 2024: In an opinion released April 17, 2024, the Supreme Court made it easier for employees to challenge employer transfer decisions based on alleged discrimination. In Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, the Court resolved a split among federal appellate courts over whether an employee challenging a transfer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act must show "significant," "seriou  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 -- The National Waste and Recycling Association issued the following news release: For the 53rd annual Earth Day, the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) is honoring the members of our New York State chapter and the work they do in the waste and recycling industry. These men and women have been working on the frontlines of environmental stewardship every day, helping safeguard public health and the environment. NWRA's New York members operate in every Ne  more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 23 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following commentary on April 22, 2024: * * * In this guest article, Genesis Products Vice President of Marketing & Development Erin Curtis provides key insights on how wood and composite wood impacts the environment. Erin serves as the Marketing Subcommittee Chair for the RV Industry Association's Sustainability Committee. * * * Stories Of Sustainability: Wood Is Good By Erin Curtis, Genesis Products In the RV industry,  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Scientific researchers in Missouri and Virginia have been awarded nearly $1.4 million each in grants to study ways to extend the life expectancy and improve the quality of life for children with a transplanted heart. These two research awards mark the latest round of funding for a joint $3 million scientific research initiative between the American Heart Association, celebrating   more

TRIANGLE, Virginia, April 23 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The White House today announced new developments relating to the American Climate Corps (ACC), including 2,000 new positions, new career-building opportunities, and three new state-based climate corps programs. Highlights from the announcement include: * There is a new ACC website (https://www.acc.gov/) and application portal (https://www.acc.gov/join/) for the 2,000 open positions. The positi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 -- The Association of Union Constructors issued the following news on April 22, 2024: This week, The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) and the National Maintenance Agreement Policy Committee (NMAPC) are pleased to participate in the annual NABTU Legislative Conference (https://nabtu.org/registration/), a cornerstone event that brings together the voices of the construction industry's labor and management sectors. As we set up our booth at this mainstay gathe  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 23 -- The American Society of Travel Advisors issued the following news release: The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) is pleased to announce that its annual flagship event, the Travel Advisor Conference, has sold out for 2024. The highly anticipated event, scheduled for May 29-31 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, has generated an unprecedented level of interest from travel professionals worldwide. "We are thrilled to announce that the Travel Advisor   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 22 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: The American Trucking Associations commended Mississippi on enacting comprehensive reforms to crack down on predatory towers that target heavy-duty trucks. The bill, SB 2635, was signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves after passing the Mississippi House of Representatives overwhelmingly and the Senate unanimously. Predatory towing entails any incident in which a to  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 23 -- The Vertical Flight Society issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) today announces the winners of its fourth annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight (DBVF) Competition. Texas A&M University took first place, University of Maryland took second and the Georgia Institute of Technology took third. VFS awarded a total of more than $5,000 in the competition. This year's DBVF student competition was a great success. Of the ori  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 23 -- The American Muslims for Palestine issued the following agency statement on April 22, 2024: * * * Today, over 45 Yale University students were arrested for "trespassing" on their own campus as they camped outside of the university offices demanding transparency in university investments as well as divestment from weapons companies powering Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. Last week, over 100 Columbia University students were arrested for the same as unive  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 23 -- The Virginia School Boards Association issued the following news release: Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) President, Dr. Cardell Patillo, will make his next stop on the President's Roadshow to Isle of Wight County Public Schools (IWCS) on Thursday, April 25, 2024. During his visit, Dr. Patillo will also be joined by staff of the Virginia Department of Education and members of the VSBA Board of Directors. The visit will highlight educational progr  more