ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 (TNSres) -- The American Alliance of Museums issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today released findings from Museum Board Leadership 2024, a national report that serves as the second iteration of Museum Board Leadership 2017 (https://www.aam-us.org/2018/01/19/museum-board-leadership-2017-a-national-report/). The survey, conducted in  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 25 -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, issued the following statement on April 24, 2024: * * * David R. Schuler, executive director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Final Rule on Updates to School Nutrition Standards. "AASA supports the final rule on Updates to School Nutrition Standards released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture today.   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 24 -- ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) issued the following news release: ACTFL is proud to announce that Drs. Kristin Davin and Francis Troyan will serve as Co-Editors of the scholarly journal Foreign Language Annals (FLA) effective May 1, 2024. They have served as Interim Co-Editors since August 2023. Drs. Davin and Troyan have broad experience in language teaching, learning, and research. Their leadership at the journal has provided c  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association issued the following news release: Fort Worth, Texas (April 24, 2024) - Yesterday, the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) brought together Fort Worth-area businesses for a supply chain policy roundtable, in partnership with member company Elbit Systems of America. The roundtable convened 21 of AIA's small and medium-sized supply chain member companies to explore avenues through which the United State  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 (TNSres) -- The Aluminum Association issued the following news release: * * * New Economic Impact Report Shows Decade Highs in Some Sectors, Declines in Others * * * A new study by economic research firm John Dunham & Associates found that the U.S. aluminum industry directly employs more than 164,000 workers and drives $92 billion in direct economic output. The 2024 Economic Impact of the U.S. Aluminum Industry study also found that when indirect and induced imp  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 25 -- The American Society of Travel Advisors issued the following statement on April 24, 2024: * * * Late Tuesday afternoon, American Airlines quietly announced it was postponing the implementation of its new preferred agency program until July 2024. ASTA President and CEO Zane Kerby released the following statement. * * * "While the fundamentals of American's preferred travel agency program appear not to have changed, its postponement of the program is welcome n  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 24 -- The American Staffing Association issued the following news release: The American Staffing Association has announced that Peter H. Diamandis, XPRIZE Foundation founder and executive chairman, will deliver the opening keynote presentation at Staffing World 2024, Oct. 22-24 at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville. Staffing World is the ASA annual convention and expo, the largest professional event in the industry. Peter Diamandis is a serial entrepreneur, futurist,  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 25 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following statement on April 24, 2024: * * * The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is expected to vote tomorrow to restore Obama-era internet regulations known as "Net Neutrality." The regulations reclassify internet providers (ISPs) as a utility under Title II regulations of the Communications Act and apply that classification to wireless data. Previously, ISPs were regulated under less restrictive Title I rules. Amer  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 25 -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: In its pursuit of robotic combat vehicles, the Army is prioritizing speed, ease of use and the best products and industry partners it can find, two senior leaders said recently. "The winner is the soldier, at the end of the day," said Lt. Gen. Robert Rasch, director of the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office. "The goal is I want the best that we can get. If I can have company A and comp  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 25 -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: Family members of two fallen soldiers were honored April 18 during a christening and dedication ceremony at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, for the Army's newest combat vehicle. Announced June 10 at the National Museum of the United States Army during a celebration of the Army's 248th birthday, the M10 Booker is named for Pvt. Robert Booker, an infantryman who was posthumously awarded the Medal of H  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 25 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) announces that Bankruptcy Judge Bruce Harwood (D. N.H.; Manchester) has been selected by the ABI Board of Directors to be President-Elect. He will become president for a one-year term starting at ABI's 2025 Annual Spring Meeting. An ABI member since 1989, Judge Harwood is a former Secretary of ABI's Executive Committee and a past program co-chair of ABI'  more

HARRISON, Virginia, April 24 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release: Capt. Brian Lee comes from a long line of shrimpers and commercial boatbuilders, and has had a career in recreational boat sales and service as well as marine insurance claims work. Now the captain and his wife, Libby, are keeping the family's maritime tradition alive as the new owners of TowBoatUS Chickamauga, Nickajack and Watts Bar lakes on the Tennessee River, helping boaters 24/7 with on-  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 24 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) announces that Christopher A. Ward of Polsinelli (Wilmington, Del.) has been selected by the ABI Board of Directors to be President for a one-year term. An ABI member since 2003 and formerly an ABI Vice President-Development, Ward was previously the chair and education director of ABI's Financial Advisor and Investment Banker Committee,  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Physical Therapy Association issued the following news: After receiving pushback on a plan that would limit the ways it provides data to researchers, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced that it will delay rollout of the changes until at least Jan. 1, 2025. The agency says the delay will allow time for CMS to "consider and be responsive to comments and concerns in developing the policy changes." AP  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 24 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Physical Therapy Association issued the following news: A much-anticipated final rule establishing nurse staffing standards at skilled nursing facilities is out, albeit with some extended timeframes to allow facilities to comply. While the current standards are focused on nursing staff only, APTA and other organizations are keeping an eye on the new rule in the event CMS considers applying staffing standards to other provide  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 25 (TNSres) -- CNA, a research and analysis organization, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: * * * A CNA study, with support from the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation, says unmanned technology improves resilience, safety, and overall operational efficiency at any port. * * * The CNA Corporation released a report today that highlights the substantial benefits of integrating unmanned systems technology at seaports, including improvements   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 25 -- The Global Business Travel Association issued the following news release: * * * GBTA's Canada Conference spotlights the resurgence in business travel spending, evolving industry trends, recognition of association volunteers and introduction of new regional leaders * * * Business travel in Canada is poised for a strong, evolving future, according to the takeaways and forecasts unveiled during the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Canada Conference 20  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association issued the following news release: Arlington, Va. (April 23, 2024) - After the Senate voted today to send national security supplemental funding to the President's desk, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today commended Congress for bolstering the U.S. defense industrial base: "The Aerospace Industries Association thanks Congress for reaffirming their support for our   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 24 -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors issued the following statement on April 23, 2024, by CEO Kevin Mayeux: * * * The Department of Labor and the White House have released a final fiduciary-only rule after an astonishingly brief regulatory and review process and in spite of grave concerns expressed by NAIFA, members of Congress, and other stakeholders. Unless Congress or the courts intervene, the rule will force the vast majority of f  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 25 (TNSres) -- The National Association of State Energy Officials issued the following news: In April 2024, the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) released a joint report on Coal to Nuclear Repowering: Considerations for State Energy Offices and Public Utility Commissions. Closures of coal power plants are expected to continue as the long-term economic viability of many of the  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 -- The National Milk Producers Federation issued the following agency statement on April 23, 2024: * * * The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed again today that pasteurization of milk consistent with the federal Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) destroys harmful pathogenic bacteria and other microorganisms, including Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and other viruses. The data cited by FDA is consistent with many other studies demonstrat  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 25 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: The following members of the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) were elected to leadership positions as officers and directors: Christopher A. Ward of Polsinelli (Wilmington, Del.) has become ABI President for a one-year term, succeeding Soneet R. Kapila of KapilaMukamal, LLP (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), who will now assume the positions of both Immediate Past President and Acting Chairman; due   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following statement on April 23, 2024: * * * The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement in response to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)'s vote to ban non-compete agreements: "The FTC's ban on non-compete agreements goes too far," said Evan Armstrong, RILA vice president, workforce. "RILA members do not use non-compete clauses for front-line hourly workers. Retailers typica  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: Today the Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule updating the minimum salary threshold and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with an auto-escalator every three years. "Retailers are concerned with the approach, the substance, and potential impacts of the DOL's final overtime rule. In pushing forward with a rule that rejects sensible comments fro  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 24 -- The Vision Council issued the following news release: The Vision Council, the leading voice for the optical industry, announces the successful culmination of its 2024 Congressional Hill Fly-In. Members from the vision community traveled to the nation's capital and met with more than 20 offices of influential policymakers to discuss pivotal policy matters affecting optical manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Held on April 17-18, the event served as a vita  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 25 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Today, TheDream.US, the nation's largest college access and success program for immigrant youth, announced that Sylvia Wong will be the organization's first Chief Development Officer. Sylvia is an educator at heart and a seasoned non-profit leader, passionate about bringing people and ideas together in partnership for social change. She bri  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 25 -- The Transportation Intermediaries Association issued the following news release: The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) - the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce - released the following statement after the Department of Labor issued its final rule altering the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The rule includes two-  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 24 -- The Transportation Intermediaries Association issued the following news release: The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) - the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce - released an updated version of its Framework to Combat Fraud: Preventing & Responding to Fraud and Theft. This comprehensive 40-page framework examines the latest trends in frau  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 24 -- The Vertical Flight Society issued the following news release: 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 original 16 teams tha  more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, April 24 (TNSres) -- The Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * By John Wallace Over the past four decades, the monitoring programs of the Chesapeake Bay have contributed to making this coastal ecosystem one of the most data rich in the world. Now, researchers Pierre St-Laurent, Ph.D., and Marjorie Friedrichs, Ph.D., at William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science have harnessed the data to produce the most current and compre  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 25 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, issued the following news release: Today, Independent Women's Voice (IWV) celebrates West Virginia Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Patrick Morrisey for his Stand With Women Commitment (https://standwithwomencommitment.com/) and support of legislation that preserves women's equal opportunities and single-sex spaces, like Independent Women's Voice's Women'  more