AUSTIN, Texas, July 14 (TNSgov) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release: Families and health professionals Wednesday sued the State of Texas and other state defendants to block Senate Bill 14 before it can go into effect September 1. They are represented by Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, the ACLU, Transgender Law Center, and the law firms Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP and Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, LLP. This law would ban  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 14 (TNSgov) -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: Families and medical providers late yesterday sued the state of Texas and other state defendants to block Senate Bill 14 before it can go into effect Sept. 1. They are represented by Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, the ACLU, Tr  more

MIDLAND, Texas, July 14 (TNSgov) -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following news release: A federal district court ruled Wednesday to allow a North Dakota pharmacy's lawsuit against the Biden administration to proceed, rejecting the administration's attempt to dismiss the pharmacy's case that challenges the administration's unlawful use of a federal agency, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to advance its radical abortion agenda. In March, Alliance Defending Freedom  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 12 (TNSgov) -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following news release: Dozens of advocacy organizations have united in support of pro-life physicians and the state of Texas in multiple friend-of-the-court briefs filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit in State of Texas v. Becerra. Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Christian Medical and Dental Asso  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 13 (TNSres) -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners issued the following news on July 12, 2023: * * * New Survey Finds 26% of Patients Wait Two or More Months for Care * * * The American Association of Nurse Practitioners(R) (AANP), the nation's largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioner (NPs), today released the results of a new national survey of U.S. adults conducted in April 2023 that found more than 40% of respondents have experien  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 12 (TNSawa) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Two dedicated volunteers have reached a prestigious milestone with the American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, for their personal passion and commitment to advance women's heart health. For the third year, changemakers across the country were nominated to join the American Heart Association's Woman of Impact and Teen   more

DALLAS, Texas, July 11 (TNSjou) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * New American Heart Association policy statement advocates for improving equity, patient and clinician experience, and individual and population health through value-based care and payment models Statement Highlights: * The American Heart Association supports a value-based care and payment (VBP) system that is person-centered, equitable, coordinated and seeks to improve equity, patient a  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNStalk) -- The Center for a Humane Economy issued the following statement on July 11, 2023: * * * Today, Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy issued a statement on news that 12 people were arrested and charged with cockfighting by authorities in Polk County, Texas. Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an illegal cockfighting operation, and discovered 31 roosters, including some that were dead and buried, likely from previous animal   more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 11 (TNStalk) -- The Texas Association of Business issued the following statement on July 10, 2023: * * * As the Texas State Chamber, The Texas Association of Business (TAB) today released a statement supporting property tax legislation announced by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan: "The most business-friendly state is on the brink of the biggest property tax cut in its history," said TAB Chairman Massey Villarreal. "We thank the Lt. Governor, Speaker, and l  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 15 (TNStalk) -- The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement on July 14, 2023: * * * Following the suspension of the partnership between the Austin Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Austin Chamber releases the following statement. "Public safety is a top priority for the Austin business community. We remain committed to working with public sector leaders to ensure that Austin is a safe place to live, work, and do busi  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 14 (TNSgov) -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities applauds the Biden-Harris Administration approval of more than $39 billion in student loan forgiveness for more than 800,000 borrowers in the United States, bringing much needed economic relief to Americans struggling with excessive student loan burdens. The discharge addresses failures in administrating the Federa  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 13 (TNStalk) -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following statement on July 12, 2023: * * * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities wholeheartedly applauds the appointment of Mildred Garcia, Ed.D., former president of Cal State Dominguez Hills and Cal State Fullerton and current president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, as the first Latina to serve as chancellor of the 23-campus California S  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 12 (TNSres) -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities applauds the selection of 30 faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) around the nation as the 2023 class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows to Washington, D.C. to learn more about the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) services and programs that will benefit them and their students. This effort i  more

ONTARIO, California, July 11 (TNSconf) -- The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials issued the following news release: Co-locating with ASSE International's Annual Meeting and the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association's (ARCSA) Annual Conference, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO(R)) will return to San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 24-28 for its 94th annual Education and Business Conference. Back in the Alamo City for the firs  more

NEW YORK, July 13 (TNStalk) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following agency statement on July 12, 2023: * * * While most state sessions have come to a close for the year, we're excited to announce the passage of paid family leave legislation in Maine, access to medication legislation in Texas and home healthcare worker pay legislation in Ohio. In 2023 MS Activists have helped pass 39 bills across 20 states. OHIO: On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, Governor Mike DeWine signed Oh  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 13 (TNSrpt) -- NextGen America issued the following news release: A groundbreaking report from NextGen America highlights the historic impact of their 2022 social media influencer program and showcases the transformative role of influencers in encouraging first-time voters to turn out in the midterm elections. The study aimed at examining the effectiveness of influencers posting a get-out-the-vote (GOTV) post on Instagram and the impact on their followers' turnout. It was al  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 12 (TNStalk) -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following statement on July 11, 2023: * * * Below, please find a statement from PETA Foundation Director of Captive Animal Law Enforcement Michelle Sinnott regarding the unanimous vote late last night by the Animal Advisory Commission in Austin, Texas, to approve a recommendation to the city council to limit public contact with most wild animals at unaccredited for-profit zoos and aquariums: PETA applau  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 11 (TNSpconf) -- The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors - National Association issued the following news release: Proving the value of constructive collaboration, Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC) leaders and the association's industry partners and major sponsors exchanged ideas and solutions for mutual benefit during PHCC's Industry Summit in Dallas, Texas, last month. The Summit - a chance to make a meaningful impact on issues and  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSgov) -- The Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration issued the following news release on July 11, 2023: Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit released its decision in Young Conservatives of Texas v. Neal Smatresk et al. In a unanimous opinion, the Court reversed a federal district court's decision barring the University of North Texas (UNT) from collecting nonresident tuition from out-of-state students. The Court rejected the Young C  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 11 (TNSper) -- The Security Industry Association issued the following news release: The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Aiden O'Brien to serve as FAST's first executive director. Created in 2020 through a partnership of Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) - the industry's leading associations - FAST connects passionate, innovative professionals with new opportunities in electronic security and life safet  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, July 13 (TNSres) -- Harte Research Institute issued the following news release: For many, summer is synonymous with Discovery's annual Shark Week and for the sixth year, a Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (HRI) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi researcher will be featured in the yearly celebration of sharks. HRI's Center for Sportfish Science and Conservation (CSSC) Assistant Research Scientist, Dr. Kesley Banks, will once again appear during this  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSgov) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on July 11, 2023: Today, groups filed two federal lawsuits challenging the decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to approve two liquified gas (LNG) export terminals, Texas LNG, Rio Grande LNG, and the associated Rio Bravo Pipeline. These projects are proposed at the Port of Brownsville in Texas and on lands that are sacred to the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas. In 2021, the U.S. Court of   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 12 (TNSres) -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release: Southwest Research Institute has delivered a plasma spectrometer for integration into a lunar lander as part of NASA's Lunar Vertex investigation, scheduled to commence next year. The target site is the Reiner Gamma region on the Moon's nearside, a mysterious area known to have a local magnetic field. The SwRI-developed Magnetic Anomaly Plasma Spectrometer (MAPS) will study the interaction of  more

LUBBOCK, Texas, July 15 (TNSres) -- Texas Corn Producers issued the following news release: It's time again for moth counts to be gathered and reported for counties throughout the Texas Panhandle and South Plains as a part of the moth trapping program funded by the Texas Corn Producers Board. Farmers will benefit from this project's first-hand knowledge of pests in certain counties. The checkoff-funded program gives farmers weekly updates on each participating county. This helps determine when  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 14 (TNSgov) -- Transgender Law Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to change law, policy, and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or expression, issued the following news release: Families and health professionals late yesterday sued the State of Texas and other state defendants to block Senate Bill 14 before it can go into effect September 1. They are represented by Lambda Legal, t  more