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Ripon Society: "The Thing That the CCP Fears Most is Bipartisan Support Against China"
WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSfgov) -- The Ripon Society issued the following news release on March 24, 2023:

In remarks yesterday before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society, U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (IL-16) discussed his role as a member of the newly-created House Select Committee on China and the importance of Republicans and Democrats speaking with one voice when it comes to confronting the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) threat.

"I give Speaker McCarthy a lot of credit for creating this the first week that we had our new majority," the Illinois lawmaker stated. "If you look at the vote on the ... Show Full Article

NextGen America: Young Voters Respond to U.S. House of Representatives Passing the Parents Bill of Rights
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 25 (TNStalk) -- NextGen America issued the following statement on March 24, 2023:

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In response to the House passing H.R.5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez released the following statement:

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"The Parents Bill of Rights Act is a racist, sexist, homophobic fear-based bill that would do nothing to protect America's children and families. This bill isn't about parents, it's about intensifying the Republicans' culture war, banning books, and wedging families against educators. Instead of working to make ... Show Full Article

MomsRising: State Supreme Court Ruling on Capital Gains Tax a Win for Washington's Moms, Families and Economy
BELLEVUE, Washington, March 25 (TNStalk) -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than 1 million mothers and their families, issued the following statement on March 24, 2023:

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Statement of leaders of MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, including 40,000 in Washington state, on today's state Supreme Court ruling upholding the Capital Gains Tax:

"Moms and caregivers across Washington applaud the state Supreme Court ruling upholding the capital gains tax, which provides the dedicated funding source ... Show Full Article

Human Rights Campaign: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Signs Discriminatory Bathroom Bill Into Law
DES MOINES, Iowa, March 25 (TNStalk) -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following statement on March 23, 2023:

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The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) -- the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization -- condemned Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds for signing Senate File 482 into law. This bill bans trans students and school personnel from using school restrooms that match their gender identity.

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Human Rights State Legislative Director and Senior Counsel Cathryn Oakley issued the following statement today:

"Governor Reynolds has not relented ... Show Full Article

Human Rights Campaign: Extremist House Leaders Advance Discriminatory Bill Denying Millions of Parents the Right to Make Decisions For Their Kids, Picking and Choosing Which Families Have Rights and Which Don't
WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNStalk) -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following statement on March 24, 2023:

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The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) -- the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization -- condemned H.R. 5 -- legislation that passed the U.S. House today - that aims to deny millions of parents the right to make decisions that are best for their children, and putting a straitjacket on teachers by continuing the trend of curriculum censorship seen in harmful, unnecessary bills passed in state legislatures recently. The bill -- which ... Show Full Article

FASB ANNOUNCES WINNER OF 2023 EMERGING SCHOLAR AWARD
NORWALK, Connecticut, March 25 (TNSawa) -- The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued the following news on March 24, 2023:

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is pleased to announce the selection of Rachel Scott, a doctoral student in accounting at the University of Georgia, as the recipient of its 2023 Emerging Scholar Award.

The FASB's Emerging Scholar Award program was established in 2021 to garner additional interest among young PhD candidates in research relevant to accounting standard setting. From the submissions received, the award recognizes the proposed doctoral thesis ... Show Full Article

ACLU OF FLORIDA STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF UNIVERSAL PRIVATE SCHOOL VOUCHER BILL
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 25 (TNStalk) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following statement on March 24, 2023:

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Yesterday, House Bill 1 (HB 1), the universal private school voucher bill, passed the Senate and was certified. It passed the House last week. The next and final stop for this bill to become law is the Governor's desk for signature. HB 1 will result in a devastating overhaul of Florida's public education system resulting in billions of taxpayer public education dollars being diverted to private schools.

The ACLU of Florida opposes this bill and urges ... Show Full Article