SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 2 (TNSGra) -- Texas Biomedical Research Institute issued the following news release: A $1.2. million challenge grant from the Mabee Foundation brings Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed) closer to its goal of $10 million to fund the construction of its Nonhuman Primate Animal Facility (NHP ALFA) on its campus. The Institute is more than halfway to its goal. This project will accommodate the critical need of the Southwest National Primate Research Center (S  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The American Association for Respiratory Care issued the following news: The COVID-19 pandemic has made one thing abundantly clear: it really is a small world, and what happens in one place on the planet can rapidly happen in every other place as well. Nearly three decades ago, the AARC established the International Council for Respiratory Care (ICRC) to ensure clear lines of communication between respiratory professionals around the globe. At no time has the ICRC been   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners issued the following news: The American Association of Nurse Practitioners(R) (AANP) proudly announces the recipients of the 2021 AANP State Award for Excellence. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievements by nurse practitioners (NPs) and NP advocates in each state and honors recipients annually during the AANP National Conference. Established in 1991, the State Award for Excellence is given to an NP in e  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 4 (TNSJou) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2021: Young, Black adults are more than twice as likely to die in the first year after a heart transplant when compared to same-age, non-Black heart transplant recipients, according to new research published today in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart Association journal. Research has consistently shown that Black heart transplant recipients have a higher risk of death follo  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The American Payroll Association issued the following news: "A Conversation About Collaboration in Child Support," written by APA staff is featured in the "Process Improvement" column of the December 2020-January 2021 Child Support Report, a monthly e newsletter published by the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE). The article focuses on two issues that have engaged leaders from state child support enforcement agencies, payroll professionals with AP  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The American Payroll Association issued the following news: The IRS released the 2021 Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, and the General Instructions for Forms W-2 and W-3. The instructions have been updated to address how employers should handle COVID-19-related employment tax credits. What's New There are two items of particular interest to payroll professionals: * Potential discrepancies when reconciling Forms   more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Feb. 3 -- The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists issued the following news release: Like many pharmacy students across the country, Adam Burkhard seized the chance to be involved in COVID-19 vaccination clinics, signing up quickly to be part of an eagerly anticipated, massive rollout. "As a student, to have the opportunity to be part of something so big, potentially getting our society past this pandemic, that is a really exciting thing to be involved in," said   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 3 (TNSPer) -- The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued the following news release on Feb. 1: Glenn Hamer, who has served the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry as president and CEO since 2006 and who led the organization's ascendence to become the state's most influential business advocacy group, announced he will be departing his position to become the next president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business. Hamer's 14-year tenure has been marked by t  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 2 -- Circulation, a journal from the American Heart Association, published research articles, including the following topics, in its Feb. 2, 2021 edition: Original Research Articles: * Premature Menopause, Clonal Hematopoiesis, and Coronary Artery Disease in Postmenopausal Women * An Electronically Delivered Patient-Activation Tool for Intensification of Medications for Chronic Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: The EPIC-HF Trial * Effect of Dapagliflozin on C  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, a peer-reviewed journal from the Decision Sciences Institute that says it features research relevant to teaching and learning in the decision sciences - quantitative and behavioral approaches to managerial decision making, published research articles on the following topics in its January 2021 edition: INVITED ARTICLE: * Teaching supply chain risk management in the COVID-19 Age: A review and classroom exercise E  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 6 -- The Electronic Security Association issued the following news: The election's over; we are a little over a month into 2021; business is starting back up after COVID-ladened months; and there's more going on in Congress than just funding. There are tax credits, tax deductions, extensions, all of which have been explained in a document of over 5,000 pages released by the United States government. (That's more pages than the whole Harry Potter series combined, which accord  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The Food Marketing Institute issued the following news release: The National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMI-The Food Industry Association have issued an open letter to food retailers, grocery wholesalers, national and state associations, and nutrition incentive program providers, asking them to join together in supporting a new initiative to collaborate with POS system developers in creating retail transaction and reporting solutions for nutrition incentive progra  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 5 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following news release: Teamster drivers and warehouse workers at a critical Albertsons [NYSE: ACI] grocery distribution center have overwhelmingly voted by 98 percent to authorize a strike to protest the company's failure to address workers' COVID-19 safety concerns and to demand that the company stop violating federal labor laws. The roughly 900,000 square foot distribution center, just outside of Phoenix, serv  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Growth Energy, a trade association that represents ethanol producers, issued the following statement: * * * Early this morning during the Senate's "vote-a-rama" on a budget resolution for COVID-19 relief, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) offered an amendment that would cap Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) at 10 cents apiece, using tired and debunked arguments for a policy that would destroy markets for homegrown biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 2 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has launched a new ProTalento job board website, at jobs.hacu.net. HACU's ProTalento job board has an upgraded design with features to help employers find diverse and qualified candidates seeking opportunities in higher education, federal, corporate and nonprofit sectors. The new ProTalento job board will facilitate the job   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 6 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has issued the following statement on the introduction of the Dream Act of 2021, by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), incoming Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), which would allow immigrant students without lawful status who were brought here as children and grew up in the Unite  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 2 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release: Jose Oliva survived the bloodiest year in Vietnam, but he most feared for his life when he was brutally beaten in an unprovoked attack by federal officers in a Veterans Affairs hospital in his hometown of El Paso, Texas that left him with several injuries, two of which required surgery. On January 29, 2021, the Institute for Justice filed an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court asking it to reverse the 5th C  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 2 -- The International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, a journal that says it contributes to the study, prevention and treatment of gynaecological cancer from the International Gynecologic Cancer Society and European Society of Gynaecological Oncology, published research articles on the following topics in its February 2021 edition: Cervical Cancer: * Predictive role of serum cholesterol and triglycerides in cervical cancer survival * FIGO 2018 stage IB endocervical aden  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 6 -- The International Risk Management Institute issued the following news release: International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI), recently launched a completely revamped version of its Captive.com website. Long recognized as the premier online compendium providing news, information, and education for the global captive insurance industry, the updated site features a fresh, user-friendly design, easy-to-navigate structure, and improved search functionality. "I'm deli  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 2 (TNSPer) -- The International Facility Management Association issued the following news on Feb. 1, 2021: Immediate Past Chair of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) John Carrillo, CFM, IFMA Fellow begins his two-year term today as chairman of the Global Facility Management Association's (Global FM) board of directors. Carrillo's appointment as chair elect was ratified by Global FM's board in September of 2020. He moves into the role following Duncan W  more

VIENNA, Virginia, Feb. 2 -- The News Media Alliance issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2021: * * * The News Media Alliance submitted a Declaration with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas to strongly advocate to keep the ad tech antitrust lawsuit against Google - filed by the State of Texas and nine other states in December - in Texas instead of moving it to California, per Google's request. This lawsuit has major implications for news publishers, particularly loc  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 1 -- The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame issued the following news release on Jan. 1: The National Football Foundation (NFF) and the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta will celebrate Black History Month 2021 with a series of initiatives, including a special exhibit at the Hall, a web series, a panel event and a Q&A series with members of the NFF Board of Directors. "College football has a rich history of being in the vanguard of shatt  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSPer) -- The Online News Association issued the following news: The Online News Association is pleased to announce the election of Rodney Gibbs as the ONA Board Treasurer and Charo Henriquez as Board Secretary. The Board of Directors voted on these positions at the Jan. 28-29 meeting, and Rodney and Charo assumed their roles immediately. As Treasurer and Secretary, they will hold office for one year. ONA Board President Shazna Nessa and Vice President David Smydra are serv  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The Houston Symphony issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2021: The Houston Symphony is announcing that Finnish conductor/composer Esa-Pekka Salonen is headlining its March 26, 27, and 28, 2021 concert series. Marking Salonen's Houston Symphony debut, the concert features the Finnish maestro leading the orchestra in a program of his own music alongside works by Bach and Beethoven. Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony, Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor f  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services issued the following statement in reaction to the news of the Biden Administration's executive actions: * * * "The Biden-Harris administration is saying the right words and expressing its intent to move in the right direction -- but the fact is they don't go far enough. Together, it now owns the policies that see 60 Black immigrants being deported tomorrow. They are directly responsible for what hap  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders news release: Noel Poyo, Executive Director of the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB), has been tapped to serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary, Community and Economic Development at the US Department of the Treasury. In this senior position, Poyo will oversee various community and economic development programmatic and policy initiatives within the Office of Domestic Finance's  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following statement: * * * Following is a statement from Nakhia Crossley, central region director and counsel at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on new legislation that would improve rooftop solar access in Texas: "The solar industry commends Senator Menendez for filing the Solar Customer Protection legislation this session and for continuing to support rooftop solar access and use for all Texans. "This   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association issued the following news release: SC&RA has joined the Keep Texas Trucking Coalition, a group dedicated to developing legislative remedies to address the lawsuit abuse that has plagued not only the trucking industry, but all industries with commercial motor vehicles. The Coalition, led by the Texas Trucking Association, is taking an active role in such language currently headed before the Texas Legislature. SC&RA w  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 5 -- The Electronic Security Association issued the following news: Telguard, a leader in cellular alarm communication for security and life safety systems, has increased its support of the pro-installed channel and ESA by boosting their strategic partnership with the association from Gold to Platinum for 2021. "Moving up to the Platinum level is a natural step in the progression of our brand," Telguard President, George Brody, says. "We look forward to a very prosperous 20  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The Electronic Security Association issued the following news: Telguard, a leader in cellular alarm communication for security and life safety systems, has increased its support of the pro-installed channel and ESA by boosting their strategic partnership with the association from Gold to Platinum for 2021. "Moving up to the Platinum level is a natural step in the progression of our brand," Telguard President, George Brody, says. "We look forward to a very prosperous 20  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2021, by second vice president Carl Ray Polk, Jr.: * * * Of all the issues advocated for by the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, the need for high-speed, broadband internet is a relative newcomer, at least compared to topics like cattle theft and water rights that stretch back more than a century. Even though the widespread need for broadband internet   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 2 -- The Texas Association of School Boards issued the following news release: School board candidates and interested citizens can learn about the demands and rewards of school board service in a free webinar offered by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) on Tuesday, February 9, noon-1 p.m. This webinar helps participants understand what is involved in being elected to and serving on a local school board. Learn the difference between the board's and staff's respon  more

WACO, Texas, Feb. 3 -- Texas Farm Bureau issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2021: The Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network signed its 100th radio station, reaching the largest number of affiliates in the network's 19-year history. "We are thankful to the more than 100 radio stations that affiliate with us to bring the latest agricultural and rural news to their communities," Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network Manager Carey Martin said. "It's a huge milestone for us, and we're overjoyed in re  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 5 (TNSRes) -- Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2021: The Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) today released the sixth edition of its "State of Energy Report," offering a detailed analysis of national and state trends in oil and natural gas employment, wages and other key economic factors for the state's energy industry in 2020. TIPRO's "State of Energy Report" series was devel  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3 -- Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: Following Texas Governor Greg Abbott's State of the State address, the Texas Public Policy Foundation and its Citizens Defense and Right on Crime campaigns commend the Governor for making public safety a clear priority by declaring making bail reform, providing police officers with the best possible training and funding, and protecting Second Amendment rights emergency items. Randy Petersen, Senior Resea  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 2 -- The Texas Public Interest Research Group issued the following statement: * * * During Monday's State of the State Address, Gov. Abbott announced a policy he called, "civil liability protections", which would exempt corporations from any liability and give consumers no recourse against bad acting companies that refuse to comply with basic public health orders. TexPIRG Director Bay Scoggin released the following statement in response: "Governor Abbott's desired legisl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- West Health Institute issued the following news release: Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and West Health Policy Center found that in many parts of the country, Black people are less likely than white people to live near a pharmacy, clinic, hospital or health center that can administer COVID-19 vaccines. In 69 counties, home to 26 million people, Black residents are significantly more likely than whites to live more than a mile from the close  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSRep) -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release: WildEarth Guardians has just petitioned for the listing of the Texas population of ocelot--the only existing population in the United States--under the Endangered Species Act, separate from the species as a whole. In recent years, the small population of ocelots found in Texas, estimated to be around 80 wild cats, has been separated from the larger populations in Mexico due to extensive development along stret  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The Young Invincibles, a non-profit, issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2021: * * * Last night, Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivered his State of the State address outlining five emergency legislative priorities amid a global pandemic and economic downturn. The majority of Governor Abbott's proposals centered on politically charged issues including shielding police departments from any efforts to curtail exorbitant budgets, renewed efforts to limit access to th  more