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Southeastern Legal Foundation Files Brief Supporting Florida's Littlejohn in Fight Against School District for Unlawfully Transitioning Her Child
ROSWELL, Georgia, May 20 -- The Southeastern Legal Foundation issued the following news release:

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Southeastern Legal Foundation files brief supporting Florida's Littlejohn in fight against school district for unlawfully transitioning her child

Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF) recently filed an amicus brief with other organizations in support of January Littlejohn. Littlejohn is currently fighting Leon County Public School District in Florida after it unlawfully and secretly transitioned her daughter's gender at school without her knowledge or consent.

Littlejohn and her husband sued ... Show Full Article

House Ways and Means Committee Leads the Way to Lower Taxes and Reignite the American Economy
NAPLES, Florida, May 20 -- The Foundation for Government Accountability issued the following news release on May 17, 2025:

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House Ways and Means Committee Leads the Way to Lower Taxes and Reignite the American Economy

FGA applauds the House Ways and Means Committee's commitment to preserving tax cuts, protecting family budgets, and restoring program integrity

Today, the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) applauds the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman Jason Smith for advancing its portion of the "Big, Beautiful Bill," which includes vital reforms to extend middle-class ... Show Full Article

Environmental Nonprofits File Appeal of VT and NH Water Quality Certifications for Hydropower Facilities
MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 20 -- The Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release:

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Environmental Nonprofits File Appeal of VT and NH Water Quality Certifications for Hydropower Facilities

Groups say state certifications fail to protect river health

Five environmental non-profit organizations filed an appeal of the Clean Water Act Sec.401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) issued by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (VTDEC) and three of them appealed the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) for three hydropower facilities on the Connecticut ... Show Full Article

Environmental Education Needs Continued Federal Funding
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, May 20 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release:

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Environmental Education Needs Continued Federal Funding

States and school districts around the Bay region have made some progress toward meeting their goals for teaching students about the environment, but much work remains, according to data recently released by EPA's Chesapeake Bay Program.

The news comes as the Trump administration proposes to eliminate the environmental education grant program, the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program.

Chesapeake B-WET is administered ... Show Full Article

Wellcome responds to UK government plans to set new 10-year budgets for R&D funding
LONDON, England, May 19 -- Wellcome, a charitable foundation, posted the following news release:

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Wellcome responds to UK government plans to set new 10-year budgets for R&D funding

John-Arne Rottingen, chief executive of Wellcome, said: "The UK has long been a global leader in R&D and staying at the forefront requires ambitious and sustainable investment over the long-term. Making progress on critical challenges, such as antimicrobial resistance and mental health, won't happen overnight. We welcome the government's long-term commitment to supporting science and scientific infrastructures. ... Show Full Article

Updated Racial Justice and DEI Corporate Scorecards Follow Eleven 99% Shareholder Votes
OAKLAND, California, May 19 -- As You Sow Foundation posted the following news release:

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Updated Racial Justice and DEI Corporate Scorecards Follow Eleven 99% Shareholder Votes

Amid overwhelming shareholder approval of corporate DEI policies, updated scorecards show how 3,000 corporations perform on 64 metrics of racial justice and workplace equity.

MEDIA CONTACT: Ryon Harms, ryon@asyousow.org, (310) 730-9407

EL CERRITO, CA--May 16, 2025-- Today, updated Racial Justice and Workplace Equity Scorecards rating 3,000 of the largest publicly traded US companies on 64 key performance indicators, ... Show Full Article

OMRF scientist named to international research academy
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 19 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news:

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OMRF scientist named to international research academy

The Academy for Health and Lifespan Research has announced the induction of Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientist Benjamin Miller, Ph.D.

Miller was among 24 scientists around the globe elected to the academy, which is dedicated to advancing the field of aging research.

Academy President Nir Barzilai said Miller's induction "helps strengthen our shared mission and collective wisdom to extend healthspan and improve quality ... Show Full Article