DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 16 (TNSres) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: * * * The American Heart Association highlights real student stories to inspire healthy habits in schools nationwide * * * Fifteen students from coast to coast are joining the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, to champion their peers to live heart healthy. Representing a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, these youth selected as national volunteer   more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 17 (TNSres) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release on Aug. 16, 2023: * * * Pain one year following a heart attack is common and linked with a higher likelihood of death within the next 8 years, finds new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association * * * Research Highlights: * Experiencing pain - even pain not associated with heart disease - a year after having a heart attack is common, and people who had moderate or extreme pain we  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 15 (TNSres) -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2023: * * * A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association reviews strategies to improve shared decision-making in cardiovascular care * * * A new American Heart Association scientific statement highlights evidence that supports shared decision-making, a term that describes the process of ensuring patients have the knowledge and tools to make decisions about their h  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15 -- The Association of Texas Professional Educators issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2023: * * * ATPE Executive Director Shannon Holmes has the following statement on the report released Aug. 11 by the House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment: "Public educators are opposed to compromising the future of public schools and the students they serve. In other words, they continue to be opposed to vouchers--in any form. "We hear every day fro  more

OAKLAND, California, Aug. 16 -- The Breakthrough Institute, a research center that says it focuses on identifying and promoting technological solutions to environmental and human development challenges in energy, conservation and food and farming, issued the following agency statement on Aug. 15, 2023: * * * During a recent public request for information, the Breakthrough Institute--in collaboration with Dr. Doug Tolleson (Director of the Grazingland Animal Nutrition Laboratory at Texas A&M Ag  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2023: The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit's ruling allowing CAIR's federal antidiscrimination lawsuit against Mesa Airlines to move forward. Issam Abdallah and Abderraouf Alkhawaldeh, two respected leaders of the Dallas-Fort Worth a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2023: * * * The U.S. Solicitor General has responded to a Supreme Court request to weigh in on the Texas and Florida social media laws, stating that these statutes require Supreme Court review. The Computer & Communications Industry Association and NetChoice are challenging these laws under the First Amendment, which prohibits government interference with free speech, and have  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas issued the following news release and letter on Aug. 11, 2023: Civil rights organizations sent a letter to every K-12 superintendent in Texas today urging them to update their policies to be compliant with the Texas Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act ("Texas CROWN Act"). The Texas CROWN Act amends the Texas Education Code to prohibit racial discrimination based on students' hair texture or protective   more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 17 (TNSres) -- The American College of Emergency Physicians issued the following news release on Aug. 16, 2023: The nation's emergency departments are the first, and sometimes the only point of care for surging numbers of young patients with mental health emergencies. More support and resources are needed to provide best care, three leading national organizations proclaim in joint policy statement. The time is now to improve access to emergency care for the rising numbers o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release: Today, a judge will hold a hearing in the federal court case pursued by the state of Texas and an anonymous plaintiff that aims to shut down Planned Parenthood health centers. Ahead of the hearing, in a new piece from the Texas Tribune, women's health reporter Eleanor Klibanoff examines the potential consequences of the case for Texas patients. The case is before Judge Kacsmaryk in the Northe  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The Immigration Reform Law Institute issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2023 Today, the Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI) filed a brief in a Texas federal district court in a case that, for the first time, puts at issue a constitutional provision that allows states to go to war if they have been invaded. Section 10 of Article I of the Constitution states that, "without the Consent of Congress," states may not "engage in War" unless they have been "actual  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 15 -- Methodist Health System issued the following news release: Methodist Health System is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Surgery Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGRY) to open high-quality, convenient, and patient-centered ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) in North Texas. ASCs will bring together the strengths of trusted and experienced specialty surgeons and the clinical and management expertise of Surgery Partners. Patients will have more options for surgical and   more

SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 15 -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2023: The NAIC Financial Regulation Standards and Accreditation (F) Committee voted to accredit the insurance departments in Missouri, New Hampshire, South Dakota, and Texas at the NAIC's 2023 Summer National Meeting. The NAIC Accreditation Program demonstrates that state departments of insurance (DOI) meet standards of solvency regulation and provide effective regu  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 17 (TNSres) -- The National Association of Chemical Distributors issued the following news release on Aug. 16, 2023: Today, National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) ChemEdge Trade Show and Conference, the nation's leading chemical distribution operations and management conference, kicks off in The Woodlands, Texas, featuring a record-breaking 450 registrations - the highest ever. The three-day conference provides a forum for businesses to learn about the la  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 16 -- The National Conference of State Legislatures issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2023: Eighteen outstanding current and former legislative staff, in addition to the Texas Legislative Budget Board Staff, will be recognized by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) during its 2023 Legislative Summit in Indianapolis. Each of the nine professional staff associations of NCSL, along with the Legislative Education Staff Network and the staff   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 15 -- Southwest Research Institute issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2023: The Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS) of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) has awarded its 2023 Carl Sagan Medal to Dr. Tracy Becker, a group leader in Southwest Research Institute's Space Science Division. The Sagan Medal recognizes outstanding scientific communication to the public by a planetary scientist. The award is named for the late astronomer Carl Sagan, known for   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2023: Today, following last week's release of a letter by Congressman Chip Roy and 14 other members of the Texas delegation urging the U.S. House of Representatives to not fund the Department of Homeland Security without significant policy changes, TPPF Senior Director of Right on Immigration Ken Oliver released the following statement: "Congressman Roy and his colleagues are correct to tie   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15 (TNSres) -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation praised the release of the Texas House Select Committee for Education Opportunity and Enrichment's report, focused on ensuring all Texas children have equal educational opportunity and the freedom to obtain a quality education. "I applaud Chairman Buckley, and the members of the committee, for this excellent start as we expand educational opportunit  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 15 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: Following communications from PETA, locally based travel company Virtuoso has agreed not to sell tickets for exploitative animal rides at the pyramids of Giza. In thanks, PETA is sending the company delicious vegan chocolates. The move follows a recent video expose from PETA Asia showing that camels used for rides at the pyramids of Giza and other top Egyptian tourist attractions are be  more