THOUSAND OAKS, California, June 14 -- American Behavioral Scientist, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features social and behavioral sciences, published research articles on the following topics in its July 2023 Special Issue on Deliberative Play: Articles: * Storytelling and Deliberative Play in the Oregon Citizens' Assembly Online Pilot on COVID-19 Recovery * New England Town Meeting and the Cultivation of Deliberative Play * Freedom of Discussion versus Predetermined Futures in Delib  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 14 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 13, 2023, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region - May 2023": * * * Area prices were up 0.1 percent over the past month, up 3.1 percent from a year ago * * * Prices in the Northeast Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), increased by 0.1 percent in May, the U  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 14 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - New England Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 13, 2023, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Boston-Cambridge-Newton - May 2023": * * * Area prices unchanged over two months; up 3.6 percent from a year ago * * * Prices in the Boston area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), were unchanged for the two months ending in May 2023, th  more

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, June 14 (TNSconf) -- Bard College issued the following news release: The Center for Indigenous Studies at Bard College is thrilled to announce its inaugural public presentations on Bard's Annandale-on-Hudson campus in June and July. Performances by influential artists Ya Tseen and Emily Johnson/Catalyst are presented in partnership with the Fisher Center at Bard College and the Hessel Museum of Art, respectively. Ya Tseen ("be alive" in Tlingit), the electro-soul   more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 14 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Vanessa Roberts Avery, issued the following news release on June 13, 2023: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, announced that OMARI LEWIS, 24, of East Hartford, was arrested today on an indictment charging him with fentanyl distribution offenses. As alleged in court do  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 14 (TNSper) -- Hampshire College issued the following news: With extensive experience in the industry, and having served on multiple teams within the organization, O'Keefe was named executive director on June 1. The New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) is one of eight regional councils established to conserve and manage fishery resources within the federal 200-mile limit off the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.  more

ONEONTA, New York, June 14 (TNSper) -- Hartwick College issued the following news: Hartwick President Darren Reisberg has named Bryan Gross as the College's new vice president for enrollment management, effective June 21. In his new position, Gross will lead innovative strategies to enhance the quality and diversity of the College's enrollment management and financial aid optimization plans. One of his primary responsibilities will be to develop partnerships locally, nationally and internation  more

BEDFORD, Massachusetts, June 14 (TNSres) -- MITRE posted the following news release from June 9, 2023: MITRE will expand access to maritime data and testing resources for government, academic, industry, and not-for-profit maritime technology research organizations with a new network that provides secure, real-time insight. The global Blue Economy is fast-growing and will only become more important, but there is a high barrier to entry for new technologies and businesses. The BlueNERVE Network   more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following opening Statement on June 13, 2023: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We don't want to disappoint you this morning. We do intend to refer to the tax plan as a tax scam first. This is the most ill-considered piece of legislation that I've witnessed in years in front of this committee. Just 10 days after our Republican colleagues were prepared to bring the nation to the brink of default to the precipice, if not over   more

WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSper) -- The National Association of Teachers of Singing issued the following news release: NATS welcomes Kelly Balmaceda to its national executive staff as the director of events and programs. In this new role, Balmaceda will coordinate all events and most programming for the association. Balmaceda has a variety of experiences in the vocal arts, including working as a performer, entrepreneur and educator. No matter the setting or venue, she will ensure that NATS produc  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The National Football League Players Association issued the following news release: The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) is excited to announce the NFLPA Player Passport Tour. This initiative will establish a strong connection between NFL players, brands, retailers, and fans in Germany and the United Kingdom, cementing the NFLPA as the primary resource for accessing players. The touring experience allows NFL athletes to showcase their unique personalit  more

SOUTH ROYALTON, Vermont, June 14 (TNSres) -- The Vermont Law School issued the following news release: Vermont Law and Graduate School's Environmental Advocacy Clinic, on behalf of forest protection group Standing Trees, submitted an objection with the U.S. Forest Service on Monday, seeking reconsideration of the flawed Peabody West Integrated Resource Project (Project) proposed for the White Mountain National Forest, near Gorham, New Hampshire. The Project would authorize more than 2,200-acres  more