NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 21 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2022: American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the unveiling of the 2023 omnibus bill, which contains several pieces of legislation that will help farmers and ranchers meet sustainability goals. "AFBF commends lawmakers for including several important pieces of legislation in the 2023 omnibus bill to support the role farmers and ranchers play in su  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 23 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Dec. 22, 2022: American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the completion of leadership elections for the House and Senate Agriculture Committees. "AFBF congratulates Rep. David Scott for today's election to serve as Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee and Rep. GT Thompson for his recent selection as Chairman. Both congressmen have demonstrated a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 22 (TNStalk) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement on Dec. 21, 2022: * * * American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on today's Senate confirmation of Alexis Taylor as USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural services. "I'm confident Alexis Taylor will do a great job in this important role at USDA and I'm pleased she was finally confirmed. Her previous experience at USDA, on Capitol Hill and leadin  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 23 (TNSper) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Dec. 22, 2022: American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Senate confirmation of Doug McKalip to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. "The American Farm Bureau Federation is pleased that, after several months of delay, Doug McKalip was finally confirmed as chief agricultural negotiator for USTR.   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2022: In advance of the Company's second-quarter earnings report, FedEx pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), today blasted management for dragging its feet and failing to deliver a new, comprehensive contract to its pilots. FedEx pilots have been in negotiations with FedEx management since May 2021, including expedited federal media  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 23 (TNSrpt) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: A new report compiled by the American Farm Bureau Federation lays out priorities, principles and recommendations for dairy policy reform. The Farm Bureau Dairy Working Group, comprised of 12 dairy farmer representatives (three from each of the four Farm Bureau regions), explored options for strengthening the dairy industry through the 2023 farm bill and modernizing the current Feder  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 23 (TNSgov) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: In a time of volatility, managing risk remains a priority for farmers and ranchers, and new analysis from the American Farm Bureau Federation examines several farm bill risk management tools included in Title I, explaining their impact and importance to farmers. The analysis is part of a Market Intel series dedicated to farm bill programs, designed to inform discussions about renewin  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 (TNSgov) -- Animal Wellness Action issued the following news release: Animal Wellness Action applauded lawmakers in Congress for approving provisions in the year-end federal spending bill to benefit horses in Thoroughbred racing, in Tennessee Walking Horse shows, and in other sectors of the equine world. The bill, now headed to President Biden's desk for signature, repairs a provision of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) that a federal appellate court deemed un  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 20 (TNSper) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: Many Americans prioritize sharing their time, talents and expertise in local communities, with about one in four volunteering each year, according to surveys. This includes Farm Bureau farmer and rancher leaders, who serve on governing boards and committees at local, state and national levels. Several newly appointed volunteers will provide leadership beginning in 2023 as farmer and  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 23 (TNSgov) -- Families Against Mandatory Minimums posted the following news release on Dec. 22, 2022: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today granted clemency to 30 individuals sentenced under the Drug-Free Zone sentencing reform law that was passed by the state legislature earlier this year. "We are grateful to Governor Lee for following through on his promise to grant clemency to people serving unjust school zone enhancements," said FAMM Tennessee State Director Matthew  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 21 (TNSgov) -- The National Health Care for Homeless Council issued the following news release: This week, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) released ALL IN: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, outlining a blueprint for a future where no one experiences homelessness, and everyone has a safe, stable, accessible, and affordable home. The National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC) appreciates the comprehensive approac  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSgov) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2022: The U.S. Senate confirmed Beth Geer, Michelle Moore, Robert Klein, William Renick, Adam Wade White, and Joe Ritch today as new members of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors. They come on board as the federal utility initiates its final decision-making process over the retirement and replacement of the massive Cumberland coal plant with new methane gas infrastructure. At the s  more