HOUSTON, Texas, May 25 (TNStalk) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following statement on May 24, 2023: * * * Senate Bill 1515, which would have required an edited version of the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom, did not get a vote in the Texas House before the midnight deadline. * * * The following quote can be attributed to David Donatti, ACLU of Texas attorney: "This bill was an unconstitutional attack on our core liberties that threa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 26 (TNStalk) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following statement on May 25, 2023: * * * Texas lawmakers passed Senate Bill 763 on Wednesday, which would allow school districts to replace licensed counselors, psychologists, and family specialists with uncertified "chaplains." The bill now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott, who is expected to sign it into law. * * * The following quote can be attributed to David Donatti, ACLU of Texas attorney: "The same T  more

IRVING, Texas, May 25 (TNSjou) -- The American Association for Respiratory Care issued the following Respiratory Care Currents newsletter on May 24, 2023: * * * By Addie Schiefer Time to Quit Blaming the Cytokine Storm? We've heard a lot about how the "cytokine storm" was responsible for many deaths during the pandemic. But was it? Researchers from Northwestern University, who conducted a study using machine learning believe the real culprit was secondary bacterial pneumonia related to mech  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 24 (TNSres) -- The American Clean Power Association issued the following news release: * * * Over 25 Gigawatts of New Clean Power Installed in 2022, but Hurdles Are Delaying Over 60 Gigawatts Through Q1 2023 * 11% growth in the now nearly 140 gigawatt (GW) development pipeline reflects promise of new federal policies, while historically low Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 installations demonstrate lingering headwinds * Total clean power installations declined in 2022 for th  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 26 (TNSgov) -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release: The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) urges policymakers to address the nation's boarding crisis, reduce excessive delays in care, and prevent avoidable clinical complications, especially for patients with mental health conditions. When all or part of a hospital reaches capacity, patients may remain in the emergency department, even after being seen and treated by an   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 25 (TNSjou) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * Women with short or long menstrual cycles were more likely to have CVD events such as heart attack or AFib, finds new study in Journal of the American Heart Association Research Highlights: * An analysis of data for more than 58,000 women in the U.K. Biobank found that both short (less than 21 days) or long (more than 35 days) menstrual cycles were associated with the development of card  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 25 (TNSjou) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: * * * Increasing physical activity improves cardiovascular health and may help reduce disparities in heart health, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement Statement Highlights: * Addressing low levels of physical activity among people in some targeted groups has the potential to improve equity in cardiovascular health. * Physical activity levels are   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 25 (TNSpp) -- The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Opportunity Austin, and SXSW announced the 2023 A-LIST Awards winners at an event at the Long Center for the Performing Arts on May 23, 2023. The A-LIST Awards recognize local tech and innovation companies of all sizes. The A-LIST Awards introduce visionary founders and the exciting new companies they create to the most important aud  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 24 (TNSrpt) -- Born Free USA issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: Leading animal welfare and conservation non-profit, Born Free USA, has today launched Thrill Kill: Recreational Animal Slaughter in the U.S., a shocking new investigation into the dark and disturbing world of animal "thrill killing." The report covers a series of troubling practices including killing contests, where hunters compete for huge cash prizes by killing as many animals as possib  more

NEW YORK, May 23 (TNSgov) -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release on May 22, 2023: Eight additional women came forward to join a lawsuit filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights against the state of Texas (Zurawski v. State of Texas). The case was originally filed in March on behalf of five women denied abortions in Texas despite dangerous pregnancy complications, as well as two doctors who struggle to practice medicine under the state's abortion bans. Since t  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 23 (TNSgov) -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news on May 22, 2023: The Texas House of Representatives voted today to pass Senate Bill 17 (S.B. 17), a bill that prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and policies at public colleges and universities in the state. The measure forbids faculty, students, and staff from receiving critical training and services that help to prevent potentially discriminatory action that could dis  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSrpt) -- Detention Watch Network issued the following news release: A new report from Detention Watch Network and the Immigrant Legal Resource Center calls attention to a troubling pattern in the U.S. carceral system: jails and prisons nationwide are closing for one purpose, only to reopen and cage a different group of people. The report, The Carceral Carousel, dives into case examples from Louisiana, California, Arizona, New Jersey, Texas, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania, wh  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, May 25 (TNSawa) -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: Longtime emergency nurse and educator Cam Brandt, MS, RN, CEN, CPEN, might modestly consider herself a "basic nurse," but her accomplishments over a 40-year career prove otherwise. Driven by a passion for caring for children, as well as teaching and mentoring ED nurses, Brandt's impact could be felt in the emergency departments where she worked and across the emergency n  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 24 (TNSpconf) -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities' President and CEO Antonio R. Flores gave a keynote speech at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 2023 THRIVE Annual Summit on May 19, 2023, in South Padre Island, Texas. The Summit serves as an opportunity for resource sharing, knowledge production, and networking. The THRIVE Summit audience included depa  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 (TNSgov) -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news on May 22, 2023: Bipartisan, bicameral legislation designed to ease the burdens faced by new surviving spouses of military retirees was reintroduced and rebranded this month, giving members of the 118th Congress a chance to protect grief-stricken family members from unwelcome financial surprises. The Respect for Grieving Military Families Act (S. 1588 | H.R. 3232) was introduced May 11 by Sens  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNSgov) -- The Interfaith Alliance issued the following news release: Local and national interfaith advocates are celebrating a victory for religious freedom after the Texas House of Representatives failed to advance a bill that would mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. "This bill was a flagrant violation of the separation of religion and government, and that's why our supporters in Texas mobilized alongside people of all faiths and none to stop i  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 26 (TNSrpt) -- The Leadership Conference Education Fund issued the following news release on May 25, 2023: The Dallas Office of Community Police Oversight (OCPO), Dallas Action, and The Leadership Conference Education Fund today released a report -- "A Second Look: An Analysis of Persisting Disparities in Dallas Misdemeanor Arrests" -- as a follow-up to a 2021 report that The Education Fund co-authored with OCPO. That report analyzed the disproportionate enforcement of misdem  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNStalk) -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following statement on May 24, 2023: * * * The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) joins the Uvalde community and the nation in commemorating the first anniversary of the tragic mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. With heavy hearts, we remember the innocent lives lost and stand in solidarity with their families, who continue to bear the unimaginable burden of grief  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSgov) -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) urges the Texas House and Senate to take immediate, united action in impeaching Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. LULAC National President Domingo Garcia asserts that it is time for the legislature to come together with the Texas House of Representatives General Investigating Committee and remove Mr. Paxton from office on pu  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSgov) -- The National Immigration Forum issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Florida) and Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) have announced an immigration reform bill that reportedly would boost border security, update asylum, create a way forward for Dreamers immigrants who lack authorization, and update employment-based immigration, among other provisions. Additional co-sponsors include Reps. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-Puerto Rico),   more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSawa) -- The National Retail Federation issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: The National Retail Federation today announced the recipients of the 2023 NRF PROTECT Awards, the highest loss prevention and asset protection recognitions in the retail industry. Six veteran loss prevention professionals will be honored on June 6 during the annual NRF PROTECT conference in Grapevine, Texas. "The NRF PROTECT Awards honor individuals who have dedicated their professi  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNSgov) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: This week, Sierra Club, Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas, City of Port Isabel and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid on behalf of their clients Vecinos para el bienestar de la comunidad costera filed petitions challenging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) over their recent rubber stamping of several LNG export projects in the Gulf Coast: Texas LNG, Rio Grande LNG, and the Rio Bravo Pipeline in  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 25 (TNSpp) -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release and letter on May 24, 2023: Out of concern for Ariel's friends under the sea, PETA Kids sent a letter this morning to Luis Olloqui, the CEO of Dallas-based Cinepolis USA, urging him to remove fish dishes from Cinepolis menus while The Little Mermaid is playing in theaters and year-round. The group notes that the film's star--Halle Bailey as Ariel--is vegan and that fish-free dishes ben  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 24 (TNStalk) -- Public Citizen issued the following statement on May 23, 2023: * * * A bill that would have limited the crypto mining industry's participation in the state's demand response program and certain tax giveaways has failed as the Texas Legislature nears the end of its regular session. * * * Senate Bill 1751 by Republican state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst missed a Saturday night deadline to advance from its House committee. It is considered dead for the current legislat  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNSrpt) -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: The Texas House of Representatives late Monday night gave preliminary approval to Senate Bill 471, a much-criticized piece of legislation allowing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ignore community complaints against polluters. The legislation authored by Republican state Sen. Drew Springer lets the TCEQ dismiss some complaints without conducting an investigation. "The TCEQ already has a rep  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 27 (TNSgov) -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: The Texas Constitution clearly bars state Sen. Angela Paxton from casting a vote in her husband's potential impeachment trial. Given the unprecedented nature of this case and the conflict she faces, Sen. Paxton should take the further step of removing herself from the proceedings. Public Citizen called for this action as the Texas House of Representatives prepares to vote on impeachment charges against Texas Att  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 25 (TNStalk) -- Public Citizen issued the following statement on May 24, 2023: * * * The latest allegations against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton make it clear that his time in office must end with his resignation or removal from office via impeachment, Public Citizen said in response to this morning's hearing before the House Committee on General Investigating. * * * Adrian Shelley, Texas director of Public Citizen, issued the following statement: "Ken Paxton must re  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 23 (TNSgov) -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following news release on May 22, 2023: The Texas Senate Committee on Education today passed HB 100, which would increase teacher salaries. The bill passed with a new committee substitute that adds in school vouchers from the dead SB 8. The substitute was added in late Sunday. * * * Texas Freedom Network Senior Political Director Carisa Lopez (she/hers) issued the following response: "Legislators are holding teacher rais  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 24 (TNStalk) -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following agency statement on May 23, 2023: * * * The Nature Conservancy in Texas continues to request a complete Environmental Impact Study (EIS) to address the full scope of impacts that SpaceX's facilities expansion has had and may have on Boca Chica's unique and productive natural environments. South Texas is a conservation priority for The Nature Conservancy (TNC). TNC has partnered with government agencies and loc  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 25 (TNSres) -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: Dr. Peter Lee of Southwest Research Institute's Tribology Research and Evaluations Section has been named a Fellow of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE). An STLE fellowship recognizes society members with significant contributions over 20 years of active practice in the field of tribology and lubrication engineering. These contributions must meet a st  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 22 (TNSgov) -- The Texas Association of School Administrators issued the following news release on May 21, 2023: With the 88th legislative session quickly coming to a close, and the major bill that would increase funding for public school students through an increase to the Basic Allotment (BA) stalled in the Texas Senate, the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) urges the Texas Senate to provide a substantial increase to the BA for schools. The state has an unp  more

LUBBOCK, Texas, May 25 (TNSpp) -- Texas Corn Producers issued the following news release: Craft distilleries in Texas will once again compete for top honors at a national whiskey tasting competition sponsored by Texas Corn Producers. The 2023 Heartland Whiskey Competition is the fourth competition sponsored by state corn marketing associations. Craft spirits is a fast-growing U.S. industry - the number of craft distillers has increased 54% since the inaugural competition in 2016 - and whiskey i  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 25 (TNStalk) -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following statement on May 24, 2023: * * * The Texas State House last night passed the midnight deadline to vote on Senate Bills, marking the death of a bill that would require the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools across the state. SB 1515 would have required that "a public elementary or secondary school [...] display in a conspicuous place in each classroom of the school a durable poster or framed copy   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 25 (TNStalk)(TNSres) -- The Texas Freedom Network issued the following statement on May 24, 2023: * * * The Texas Legislature today passed SB 763, which would allow school districts to employ chaplains and appoint them to volunteer positions. Chaplains would be compensated using funds earmarked for school safety. Chaplains employed or appointed to volunteer roles are not required to be certified by the State Board for Educator Certification or be endorsed by any major entit  more

WACO, Texas, May 26 (TNStalk) -- Texas Farm Bureau issued the following statement on May 25, 2023: * * * The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on May 25 in Sackett v. EPA that EPA clearly overstepped its authority under the Clean Water Act by restricting private property owners from developing their land despite being far from the nearest navigable water. "The ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court is a tremendous  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNStalk) -- The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration issued the following statement on May 23, 2023: * * * The following is a statement from Miriam Feldblum, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration. "We applaud Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla) and Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) for introducing substantive bipartisan legislation to modernize our immigration system through critical reforms  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 25 (TNSgov) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: On Tuesday, the Texas Senate fully passed House Bill 14, a bill to allow for third-party review of development plans and permits if municipalities exceed reasonable deadlines. The bill promises to speed up the development process and allow market forces to create supply and meet demand. "Free-market policies are the key to solving Texas' housing affordability crisis," said J  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 25 (TNSgov) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: The Texas Public Policy Foundation celebrated the passage of House Bill 4390. Currently, a new industry-recognized apprenticeship program (IRAP) cannot operate and receive funding in Texas without first conforming to the rules and regulations set by the U.S. Department of Labor. This legislation will allow our Texas Workforce Commission to certify new programs as IRAPs, giving Texas the flexi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 26 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release on May 25, 2023: This week, the Texas Senate fully passed HB 900, also known as the READER Act. READER, which stands for "Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources," would prevent school libraries from providing sexually explicit materials to students. "Schools should not expose, intentionally or accidentally, students to graphic sexual material," said Austin Prochko, deputy camp  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 23 (TNSgov) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: The Texas Public Policy Foundation celebrated the final passage of Senate Bill 614, legislation that will ensure that no Texas families are separated without proper court oversight and bring greater transparency to the child protection system. The bill now heads to Governor Abbott for his signature. "Senate Bill 614 addresses a little-known part of our child protection system that has become  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 23 (TNStalk) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following statement on May 22, 2023: * * * The Senate Education Committee voted out their version of HB 100, which would improve teacher pay, increase public school funding, codify open enrollment practices, and introduce an Education Savings Account program (ESA) eligible to 5.7 million Texas children. Mandy Drogin, campaign director for TPPF's Next Generation Texas initiative, released the following statement:   more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 24 (TNSgov) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: In the latest U.S. House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Biden border crisis, retired Chief of the United States Border Patrol and current TPPF Senior Distinguished Fellow for Border Security Rodney Scott explained his experience seeing over three decades of border security gains being dismantled and the path he prescribes for regaining the border security the American people deserve. "I   more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 25 (TNSpp) -- The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association issued the following news release: The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA), returned to the U.S. Travel Association's IPW 2023 in San Antonio, Texas May 20-24 with its signature "Tribal Row", showcasing cultural diversity of American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Native Nations and communities across the United States. As the leading inbound travel trade show, pas  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNSpconf) -- The U.S. Travel Association issued the following news release: Nearly 5,000 attendees from more than 60 countries gathered in San Antonio, Texas, May 20-24 for the 54th annual IPW--the travel industry's premier international marketplace and the largest generator of inbound travel to the United States. "The thousands of attendees we welcomed this week is indicative of the strong demand we are seeing for inbound travel to the U.S.," said U.S. Travel Association P  more