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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday May 23, 2021 ( 29 items )  

2021 Spring American Football Coaches Association Football Championship Subdivision Coaches' All-America Teams
WACO, Texas, May 15 (TNSOps) -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news on May 14, 2021: Sacred Heart running back Julius Chestnut and South Carolina State defensive back Decobie Durant headline the 2021 Spring AFCA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Coaches' All-America Team announced today by the American Football Coaches Association. The AFCA has selected an All-America team since 1945 and currently selects teams in all five of its divisions. What makes   more

ACLU-Texas of Texas Statement on Gov. Abbott Signing Abortion Ban Into Law
AUSTIN, Texas, May 20 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following statement on May 19, 2021: * * * Gov. Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 8 into law, banning abortion in Texas as early as six weeks gestation and allowing anyone -- even a stranger -- to sue any person who supports someone seeking abortion care. The following statement can be attributed to Drucilla Tigner, policy and advocacy strategist of the ACLU of Texas. "Governor Abbott just signed into law t  more

Alcoholism - Clinical & Experimental Research Journal Issues Research Articles in May 2021 Edition
AUSTIN, Texas, May 18 -- Alcoholism - Clinical and Experimental Research, a journal from the Research Society on Alcoholism and the International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism, says that it provides animal and human clinical, epidemiological, experimental, policy and historical research relating to alcohol abuse, dependence or alcoholism, published research articles, including the following topics, in its May 2021 edition: REVIEWS: * Stigmatization of people with alcohol use d  more

American Football Coaches Association to Bring Support and Awareness of Children With Parents Fighting Cancer in Partnership With Kesem
WACO, Texas, May 18 (TNSPar) -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news: The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) has partnered with Kesem, the nation's largest community for children who have a parent facing cancer - a unique population estimated to be over 5 million. The AFCA will help spread the word to its 10,000-plus members of the need for support of children whose parents are fighting cancer. "We are honored and excited to team up with the AFCA to sup  more

American Historical Association Issues Letter Objecting to Texas Bill
WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSPol) -- The American Historical Association issued the following news: The AHA has written a letter to Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and the members of the Texas Senate registering strong objection to Texas House Bill 3979, urging them to "reject this misguided, harmful, and unnecessary piece of legislation." The letter describes how the bill would likely endanger Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment programs in Texas public schools. "The actual purpose" of the bill,  more

Better Business Bureaus Warning: United Address Change Website Misleads Movers
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 18 (TNSOps) -- Better Business Bureaus issued the following news release on May 17, 2021: May is national moving month, and at the top of everyone's moving checklist is changing their address. If you are planning a move, watch out for this website. Consumers report that United Address Change's website misled them into thinking they were submitting address changes with the United States Postal Service. Instead, the site made unapproved charges to their credit cards. Mov  more

Cancer Action Network: Texas Legislature Votes Unanimously to Ensure Access to Affordable Colorectal Cancer Screenings
AUSTIN, Texas, May 19 (TNSPol) -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release on May 18, 2021: The Texas Legislature voted unanimously in support of Senate bill 1028, ensuring Texans can access affordable preventative colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45 per American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines - and as of today's announcement by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) - also the USPSTF's latest recommendations which too l  more

Circulation Journal Issues Research Articles in May 11, 2021 Edition
DALLAS, Texas, May 11 -- Circulation, a journal from the American Heart Association, published research articles on the following topics in its May 11, 2021 edition: Original Research Articles: * Treatment Effects of Interleukin-6 Receptor Antibodies for Modulating the Systemic Inflammatory Response After Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (The IMICA Trial): A Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Single-Center, Randomized, Clinical Trial * Genetic and Phenotypic Landscape of Peripartum Cardiomyop  more

Circulation Journal Issues Research Articles in May 18, 2021 Edition
DALLAS, Texas, May 18 -- Circulation, a journal from the American Heart Association, published research articles on the following topics in its May 18, 2021 edition: Original Research Articles: * High-Density Lipoprotein Anti-Inflammatory Capacity and Incident Cardiovascular Events * Cardiovascular Risk Factor Trajectories Since Childhood and Cognitive Performance in Midlife: The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study * Dapagliflozin and Recurrent Heart Failure Hospitalizations in Heart F  more

Consumer Energy Alliance: Gov. Abbott Signs Bill Ensuring Energy Choice, Helping Ensure Families, Business Have Access to Affordable, Reliable and Environmentally Responsible Energy
AUSTIN, Texas, May 20 (TNSPol) -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release: Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and environmental advocate for families and businesses, applauds Texas Governor Greg Abbott for signing HB 17, bipartisan legislation to protect the rights of consumers by prohibiting municipalities from adopting energy service bans. "We applaud Texas Governor Greg Abbott and members of the Texas Legislature for supporting this common-sense legislatio  more

Council on American-Islamic Relations-Houston Demands Congressman Troy Nehls End Support for Israel's Human Rights Abuses
HOUSTON, Texas, May 18 (TNSPol) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on May 17, 2021: The Houston office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) today said it sent a letter to Congressman Troy Nehls in response to numerous messages from constituents alerting the local chapter of a social media post announcing his support of Israel's recent actions and "right to defend themselves." The letter demanded that he and his office oppose Is  more

EMILY's List Statement on Texas Governor Abbott Signing Bill to Ban Abortion
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- EMILY's List issued the following statement on May 19, 2021: * * * In response to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signing a bill that bans abortion at 6 weeks, before some people even know they're pregnant, and allows Texans to sue anyone who provides or even helps someone get an abortion, EMILY's List Executive Director Emily Cain offered the following statement: "For years, Republicans have tried to hide their true intentions around abortion. But now, with reproductive rights   more

Environment America: New House Bill Sets 10-Year Deadline to Replace All Lead Pipes
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Environment America issued the following joint statement: * * * U.S. Reps. Chris Smith of New Jersey and Henry Cuellar of Texas on Wednesday re-introduced the Get the Lead Out Act, which sets a 10-year deadline to replace lead service lines and provides $46.5 billion in federal funding for the effort. These pipes are the single worst source of lead contamination of drinking water. In response, Environment America's Clean Water Program Director John Rumpler and U.S. PIRG  more

Environment Texas House Committee Passes Blackout Bill, Strikes Anti-Renewable Language
AUSTIN, Texas, May 19 -- Environment Texas issued the following statement on May 18, 2021: * * * Today the Texas House State Affairs committee unanimously approved an amended version of SB 3, legislation responding to the deadly February blackouts. The bill largely strikes language from the Senate-passed version of the bill which would have made wind and solar power pay potentially billions for "ancillary services" and "replacement power." Environment Texas had called on the House State Affair  more

Golf Coaches Association: Finalists Announced for the 2021 NAIA Dave Williams Award Presented by Golf Pride Grips
NORMAN, Oklahoma, May 21 (TNSOps) -- The Golf Coaches Association of America issued the following news: NAIA finalists for the 2021 Dave Williams Award presented by Golf Pride Grips have been announced by the GCAA. The Williams Award honors the national coach of the year in NAIA men's golf. The five finalists are Tina Barrett of Ottawa (AZ), Texas Wesleyan's Shaun Hensley, Point's Shannon Lipham, Keiser's Brandon Miller and Ben Rickett of Dalton State. If a team wins the NAIA National Champion  more

Harte Research Institute Announces Inaugural HRI Fellows
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, May 20 (TNSAwa) -- Harte Research Institute issued the following news release: Three Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi researchers were selected for two-year appointments with the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies as a part of its inaugural HRI Fellows program. The program, which selected scholars from across disciplines at TAMU-CC, promotes transdisciplinary research projects at HRI and the University. The fellows include an environmental historian,   more

Houston Advanced Research Center: Future of Community Energy Planning - 3D Web Application Will Expedite Feasibility Analysis
HOUSTON, Texas, May 20 (TNSOps) -- Houston Advanced Research Center issued the following news release on May 19, 2021: HARC, Fugro, and the University of Houston announce a DOE-funded project to develop an online application to expand the number of feasibility analyses for district energy systems and community microgrids. This low-cost tool will make planning and exploration of opportunities in this field more accessible to a broader audience of potential investors with and without an engineeri  more

Houston Symphony Returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre Returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre in June After a Yearlong COVID-19 Induced Absence
HOUSTON, Texas, May 20 (TNSEve) -- The Houston Symphony issued the following news: This June, the Houston Symphony returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre for two free and exhilarating performances: Romeo and Juliet, Piazzolla & More, June 10 at 8:30 p.m. and Mozart, Holst & More, June 12 at 8:30 p.m. with the Saturday performance being livestreamed. An annual summer tradition, these evening concerts bring the Symphony to Houston audiences in a relaxed and casual outdoor setting. Houstonians can acce  more

Limnology & Oceanography Journal Issues Research Articles in May 2021 Edition
WACO, Texas, May 20 -- Limnology and Oceanography Journal, a peer-reviewed journal from the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography, published research articles, including the following topics, in its May 2021 edition: Articles: * Preferential loss of Yukon River delta colored dissolved organic matter under nutrient replete conditions * Submarine groundwater discharge drives nitrous oxide source/sink dynamics in a metropolitan estuary * A chemosynthetic ecotone--"chemoton  more

Lindsey Wilson Claims the NAIA National Title and No. 1 in the American Football Coaches Association NAIA Coaches Top 25 Poll
WACO, Texas, May 18 (TNSOps) -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news: Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) rolled through the spring regular season, and continued their dominance in the NAIA playoffs, beating all four opponents by at least 22 points or more to claim the program's first NAIA national title. The Blue Raiders beat Northwestern (Iowa), 45-13, in the championship game. Lindsey Wilson ends the 2020-21 season at No. 1, followed by Northwestern, who rose four places, at   more

NARAL Denounces Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for Signing Extreme Bill Attacking Reproductive Freedom
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- NARAL Pro-Choice America issued the following statement: * * * Anti-choice Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed an extreme bill (SB 8) attacking reproductive freedom and access to abortion. Not only would SB 8 ban abortion as early as six weeks--before many people even know they're pregnant--it would also grant almost any person the power to file a civil suit, suing a person for up to $10,000 for "aiding and abetting" a pregnant person seeking abortion care if they are belie  more

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: $1.45 Million in Conservation Grants Awarded to Support Rivers and Grasslands in Pecos River Watershed
WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSMon) -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation issued the following news release on May 19, 2021: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $1.45 million in grants to help restore and sustain healthy rivers, streams and grassland systems that provide important wildlife habitat in the Pecos Watershed and adjacent areas of New Mexico and Texas. The Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative (PWCI), established in 2017, is an innovative public-private  more

National Wildlife Federation: Texas Mid-Coast's Unique Environment, Economy Need Decisive Action to Combat Climate-Related Threats
AUSTIN, Texas, May 20 (TNSRep) -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release: The prized and productive wetlands, bays, and estuaries of the Texas Mid-Coast require decisive policy interventions to defend against multiple climate-related threats, according to new analysis from the National Wildlife Federation's Texas Coast and Water Program. While the study indicates the coast is changing at an accelerating pace, the authors emphasize end-of-century projections are non  more

NCAA: Statement From the Division III Softball Committee
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The National Collegiate Athletic Association issued the following statement: * * * Ohio Northern informed the Division III Softball Committee on Tuesday that it is withdrawing from the Division III Softball Championship due to COVID-19 protocol issues. Ohio Northern was scheduled to play Salisbury on Friday in the East Texas Baptist regional. The game will be considered a no-contest, and Salisbury will advance to the next round and play Saturday against the winner of Fri  more

PIRG: New House Bill Sets 10-Year Deadline to Replace All Lead Pipes
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Public Interest Research Group issued the following joint statement: * * * U.S. Reps. Chris Smith of New Jersey and Henry Cuellar of Texas on Wednesday re-introduced the Get the Lead Out Act, which sets a 10-year deadline to replace lead service lines and provides $46.5 billion in federal funding for the effort. These pipes are the single worst source of lead contamination of drinking water. In response, Environment America's Clean Water Program Director John R  more

Sam Houston Claims the No. 1 Spot in Final American Football Coaches Association FCS Spring Top 25 Poll
WACO, Texas, May 19 (TNSOps) -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news: Sam Houston survived a weather delay and a furious comeback by South Dakota State to win the 2021 Spring FCS national championship, 23-21. The win gave the Bearkats their first national title and secured the No. 1 spot in the final AFCA FCS Coaches' Spring Top 25 Poll. South Dakota State stays at No. 2 and finishes the spring with an 8-2 record. James Madison ends the season at No. 3 after bein  more

Southern Poverty Law Center: Florida's Failed Challenge to ICE Guidance Is State's Latest Effort to Demonize Immigrants
MIAMI, Florida, May 22 -- The Southern Poverty Law Center issued the following statement: * * * A federal judge in the Middle District of Florida on Thursday denied the state of Florida's request for a preliminary injunction to block the Biden administration's interim Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) guidance that shifts enforcement focus to non-citizens who pose a risk to national security, border security, or public safety. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody promised to appeal   more

Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association: Five Facts About Texas Oil and Gas - TNG's Response to IEA's Net Zero Pathway
AUSTIN, Texas, May 22 (TNSJou) (TNSRep) -- Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association issued the following news release: The International Energy Agency (IEA) issued a report this week calling for no new investment in fossil fuel supply and provided a roadmap for reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Texans for Natural Gas (TNG), an education campaign managed by the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO), has conducted its own analysis of the report, inc  more

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee: Toyota Makes Game-Changing Move to Support U.S. Paralympic Movement and Paralympic Athletes
PLANO, Texas, May 18 (TNSOps) -- The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee issued the following news release: In an effort to further support Team USA's Paralympic athletes as they pursue their sport dreams and in partnership with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), Toyota is excited to make history with the creation of nearly $5 million in stipend and sponsorship opportunities that will directly impact the lives of eligible U.S. Paralympic athletes aiming to compete at th  more