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National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies Commends Passage of Florida Tort Reform Package
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 25 (TNSgov) -- The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies issued the following news release:

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies commends Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Speaker Paul Renner, President Kathleen Passidomo, and leaders in the Legislature for successfully passing a comprehensive tort reform package that will create a fairer litigation environment in the Sunshine State. Today's passage supplements the positive actions also taken during the December 2022 special session to improve the civil justice environment.

"For years, Florida's ... Show Full Article

National Association for Behavioral Healthcare Letter to Norcross-Markey
WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNStalk) -- The National Association for Behavioral Healthcare issued the following letter on March 24, 2023:

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24 March 2023

To: Rep. Donald Norcross, 2427 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515

Sen. Edward Markey, 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510

Dear Rep. Norcross and Sen. Markey:

On behalf of the National Association for Behavioral Healthcare, which represents the entire behavioral healthcare continuum - including provider systems that treat children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with mental health and substance use ... Show Full Article

Missouri Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Missouri Lawmakers Consider Critical Legal Reform Legislation
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 25 (TNSgov) -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued the following news:

Lawmakers are considering several pieces of legislation that would bring much-needed reform to Missouri's legal system.

On Tuesday, March 21, the House General Laws Committee heard testimony on five tort reform bills, including HB 272. Sponsored by Rep. Alex Riley (R-Springfield), this bill would reduce the statute of limitations in personal injury cases from five years to two years.

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry strongly supports this legislation, as well ... Show Full Article

Missouri Chamber Opposes Mandate on Food and Pharmaceutical Producers
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 25 (TNSgov) -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued the following news:

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is opposing a new regulatory burden that some lawmakers want to place on the state's producers.

HB 1169, sponsored by Rep. Holly Jones (R-Eureka), would require new labeling on products - including all food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products - that contain genetically modified material. Under the bill, any product that could possibly impact or introduce genetic material into consumers must be labeled with the words "Potential ... Show Full Article

American Institute of Physics: Lockheed Martin Vice President Valerie Browning Appointed to AIP Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSper) -- The American Institute of Physics issued the following news release:

AIP is pleased to announce physicist Valerie Browning as the newest member of the Institute's Board of Directors. Her appointment is effective March 24. Browning is the Vice President for Research and Technology in the Corporate Technology Office at Lockheed Martin, where she leads transformational research and design projects that bring together industry, academia, and government organizations.

"As an AIP Board Member, my goals include being a vocal and active supporter for the role that science ... Show Full Article

APEX TECH Offered Insight on New Technologies, Convergence of IFE and Connectivity, Advertising Revenue Drivers & More
LOS ANGELES, California, March 25 (TNSpconf) -- The Airline Passenger Experience Association issued the following news release on March 24, 2023:

More than 150 leaders from global airlines, organizations, and suppliers attended APEX TECH in Los Angeles this week. This event is the leading technical forum to address technologies, content, revenue opportunities, and innovations shaping the aviation industry.

APEX TECH kicked off with a keynote delivered by Dr. Zhihang Chi of Air China who discussed technical challenges for airlines as well as the variables of the passenger experience. This was ... Show Full Article

APCIA Praises Governor DeSantis and Florida Legislature for Taking Action to Address Rampant Legal System Abuse in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 25 (TNStalk) -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association issued the following statement on March 24, 2023:

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The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement, attributed to its vice president of state government relations Logan McFaddin, regarding the Florida Legislature's passing and Governor DeSantis' signing of House Bill 837.

"With the passing and signing of House Bill 837, Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature continue to demonstrate tremendous leadership in addressing widespread legal system ... Show Full Article