WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The American Energy Alliance issued the following statement on Sept. 14, 2023: * * * Today, the House passed H.R. 1435, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, by a vote of 222-190. H.R. 1435 prevents states like California - or any other state - from banning internal combustion vehicles. The CA waiver authority in the Clean Air Act was never intended to give regulators the ability to ban gas-powered cars and trucks. This measure simply reinforces that position.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers issued the following news on Sept. 14, 2023: American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson today applauded the bipartisan passage of H.R. 1435, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, from the House of Representatives. Chet testified before the House Energy & Commerce Committee in favor of H.R. 1435 earlier this summer. "If President Biden and the EPA green light California's   more

SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 15 (TNSres) -- The American Immigration Council issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: A new report, New Americans In Santa Clara County, released today by the American Immigration Council--in partnership with the Santa Clara County Office of Immigrant Relations--underscores the crucial role immigrants play in the county's labor force, business creation, and consumer spending power. Between 2016 and 2021 the population of Santa Clara County decrease  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The American Musicological Society issued the following news: Congratulations to this year's Eileen Southern Scholars! All were awarded an Eileen Southern Travel Grant to support their attendance of the AMS-SMT 2023 Joint Annual Meeting. Thank you to all who applied and to the members of the Eileen Southern Travel Fund (ESTF) Committee, which helps support and administer the Eileen Southern Travel Grant program. * * * GRACE A. BROWN North Carolina Central University Ar  more

CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, Sept. 14 -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine issued the following ASAM Weekly roundup on Sept. 13, 2023: Our news stories this week show how there's usually another layer to consider with addiction and government. California has a history of counterculture movements but it's the modern-day focus on wellness that may actually be leading the state toward decriminalizing psychedelics (Los Angeles Times). This could be a positive step but needs to be built on a fram  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issued the following news release: The ASPCA(R) (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(R)) commends California lawmakers for passing A.B. 781 to ensure local governments designate pet-friendly emergency shelters where California families and their pets can stay safely together when disaster strikes. The bill unanimously passed both State Houses, and now heads to the desk of Gov. Gavin New  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 14 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: Because horses and camels used for tourist rides at the Giza pyramids are frequently beaten, bound, and left with bloody wounds--and the Egyptian government has reneged on its promise and failed to follow through as it said it would to ban the abusive rides--PETA has erected a new sky-high appeal just a stone's throw from the Egyptian Consulate, urging tourists never to support th  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 15 -- The California Association of Realtors issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023: Californians for Homeownership, a nonprofit organization sponsored by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R) (C.A.R.)that aims to address California's housing crisis through impact litigation, announced today that it has prevailed in its lawsuit against the City of Beverly Hills to enforce state housing planning laws. Following a September 12 hearing, a Los Angele  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 15 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: A California school district has swiftly made certain that its schools are more inclusive after the Freedom From Religion Foundation alerted it about a problematic poster pushing prayer and Jesus. A concerned Victor Valley Union High School District student had informed the state/church watchdog that Adelanto High School displayed a religious message in the girls' bathroom near its front off  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release: California LULAC stands united with other state and national community groups in its commitment to environmental justice, public health, and the well-being of Latino communities. The statewide chapter is urgently calling upon its members, allies, and concerned citizens to join in taking action to combat the insidious and persistent threat of leaded aviation fuel (avgas) and demand FAA  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- The California Manufacturers and Technology Association issued the following news release: Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis announced today she will join the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) on National Manufacturing Day to present the award for the Coolest Thing Made in California. The inaugural competition hosted by CMTA aims to celebrate the spirit of innovation and creativity that defines the Golden State. "California is the b  more

PASADENA, California, Sept. 14 -- The Carnegie Institution for Science issued the following news: Carnegie Science is proud to announce a partnership with the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Together, the two organizations will engage North Texans with unique eclipse-related educational experiences and presentations in 2023 and 2024, connecting the community to the wonders of nature and science. Based on a shared commitment to science outreach and education, Carnegie and the Perot Museum a  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 15 (TNSres) -- The California Dental Association issued the following news release: * * * From skateboarding to water polo, all athletes risk dental trauma * * * As the new school year begins, students are returning not only to classrooms but also to sports activities that could place them at risk for dental injuries. Mouthguards are mandatory for football players, but most sports don't require protective mouthpieces. The California Dental Association is urging   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 14 -- The California Immigrant Policy Center issued the following news: The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) Board of Directors announced that Masih Fouladi is the organization's new executive director. He has more than 15 years of leadership and advocacy experience that will help further CIPC's mission of protecting and advancing immigrants' rights throughout California. "We are extremely proud to welcome Masih Fouladi as our new executive director," sa  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 14 -- City of Hope issued the following news release: City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, today announced a $100 million gift from Andrew and Peggy Cherng, philanthropists, co-founders and co-CEOs of Panda Express, to create a first-of-its-kind, national integrative oncology program that brings together Eastern and Western medicine to improve outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients and survivo  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release: Consumer Reports applauded the California State Assembly for passing a landmark digital right to repair bill (Senate Bill 244), which requires electronics and appliance manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and documentation to both independent repair shops and product owners. The bill passed 50-0. The bill is expected to get a final vote by the state Senate, and if approved, it will head to Governor Newso  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule interpreting Section 401 of the Clean Water Act to reiterate Tribes and states' authority to protect their water quality. In response, Moneen Nasmith, senior attorney at Earthjustice, released the statement below: "We applaud the Biden administration for confirming the authority Congress intended states and Tribes to have whe  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 14 -- Give2Asia, an international nonprofit organization that connects corporations, foundations and individuals with charitable projects and social enterprises across the Asia Pacific region, issued the following news: In a significant milestone for disaster response and recovery efforts across Asia, Give2Asia is thrilled to announce the expansion of its DisasterLink Network. This expansion brings the total number of supported locations to 20 and partners to 51  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: A federal judge in Texas ruled Thursday against DACA recipients and has declared the DACA rule illegal. However, the status of current DACA recipients remains the same for now; People with DACA will be able to submit renewal applications, although initial DACA applications will not be processed. The decision, denounced by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC), will likely be appeal  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 14 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023: A Texas federal judge ruled today against DACA recipients and has stated the DACA rule is unlawful. However, the status of current DACA recipients remains the same. For now, individuals with DACA will be able to submit applications for renewal, though initial DACA applications will not be processed. The decision, denounced by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 14 -- Justice Action Center issued the following statement on Sept. 13, 2023: * * * A Texas district court judge just ruled against DACA in the Texas v. United States case. This new ruling does not impact current DACA recipients and their ability to renew, nor does it change their access to advanced parole. Below is a statement from Laura Flores, Skadden Fellow at Justice Action Center. "Now more than ever, Congress must act to pass permanent protections and the  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 (TNSres) -- KFF, an organization that says it focuses on health policy, issued the following news release: * * * States' Experiences Covering Other Forms of Over-the-Counter Contraception Suggest Significant Obstacles to Affordability, Implementation, and Coverage * * * As Opill--the first over-the-counter daily oral contraceptive pill in the United States--is expected to be available for purchase in early 2024, new research conducted by KFF examines barri  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 15 -- The National Immigration Law Center issued the following statement on Sept. 13, 2023: * * * Kica Matos, president of the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement in response to a ruling from U.S. District Court for the Southern of Texas finding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) unlawful: "While expected, today's court ruling is devastating. It impacts hundreds of thousands of immigrant youth and their loved ones, who have  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 14 -- The Los Angeles County Natural History Museum issued the following news release: The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County, which includes the Natural History Museum (NHM) in Exposition Park and La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park, are happy to welcome in the 2023 "spooky season" with a variety of offerings for all age groups. NHM's annual Spider Pavilion will open to the public on September 17 (member preview dates are September 15-16), bringing hundr  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 14 -- NextGen America issued the following statement on Sept. 13, 2023: * * * In response to a federal judge's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez released the following statement: "Today's decision is a devastating blow to DACA recipients - many of which have only ever known this country as their home. Judge Hanen is an anti-immigrant, Republican-appointed judge who does not r  more

SAN LORENZO, California, Sept. 14 -- The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association issued the following agency statement on Sept. 13, 2023: * * * We are delighted to announce that SFWA has received a grant from the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) to support a new program we're launching: Publishing Taught Me. This program will be shepherded by Nisi Shawl, an accomplished and multiple award-winning author, editor, instructor, and Kate Wilhelm Solstice Award recipient. It will take pl  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Sept. 15 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following news release: * * * Findings Hold Lessons for Push to Grow U.S. Manufacturing * * * Most students who complete manufacturing-related credentials in Ohio do not end up employed in manufacturing in the state, highlighting a challenge that faces policymakers as they push to create more U.S. manufacturing jobs, according to a new RAND Corporation report. Among those who earned a manufacturing-related credential from a publ  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 14 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following remarks on Sept. 13, 2023, by CEO Jonathan Greenblatt at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: * * * Good evening! As I look around the room tonight, I feel tremendous gratitude, not only because of our shared values but because we cannot do our work alone and I see so many familiar faces. So let me start by thanking a few people. First, I want to recognize ADL Board Chair Ben Sax who is here from New York,   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 15 -- Rise Economy, formerly the California Reinvestment Coalition, issued the following news release: Loan seekers in Sonoma County will have more options for services now that Creser Capital Fund (CCF) has earned Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Certification, thanks to assistance from California's leading racial and economic justice nonprofit Rise Economy, formerly the California Reinvestment Coalition. "Our goal with the Resilience Fund is  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) and the ASPCA(R) (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(R)) commend California lawmakers for passing Assembly Bill 1399, to empower licensed veterinarians in the Golden State to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship through video technology. Introduced by Assemblymembers Laura Friedman (D-B  more

LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 15 (TNSres) -- Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute issued the following news release: Lukas Chavez, Ph.D., has received $3.2 million from the National Institutes of Health to study how unique DNA circles found in cancer cells drive deadly pediatric brain tumors. The research aims to expose how the circular pieces of DNA contribute to therapy resistance and open new therapeutic avenues to improve the lives of people affected by these devastating diseas  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- The Security Industry Association issued the following news release: Following final passage of Senate Bill 244 by the state legislature on Sept. 13, 2023, California will become the third and largest U.S. state to adopt "right to repair" legislation broadly applicable to manufacturers of electronic devices. The bill now heads to California Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk for signature. Due to efforts led by the Security Industry Association (SIA) with support fro  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Ocean Conservancy issued the following news release: Today, the California state legislature passed Assembly Bill 1628, which prevents microfiber pollution - the most common microplastics in environmental samples - by requiring that all new washing machines sold into the state by 2029 have microfiber filters that meet a science-based standard for effective filtration. The state Senate passed the bill with a 28-to-8 vote yesterday and the state Assembly with an initia  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 15 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: Teach Plus California today issued the following statement about the California Legislature's passage of AB 1078 (Jackson), SB 274 (Skinner), and AB 714 (McCarty) that advance laws providing additional support and removing barriers that perpetuate systemic inequities  more

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 15 -- The Greenlining Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: Today, The Greenlining Institute announced the second cohort of community-based organizations selected to participate in Greenlining the Block, a multi-year initiative to advance climate justice neighborhood projects and build power in communities of color. The initiative aims to leverage federal investments through the Justice40 initiative, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Infl  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- The California Manufacturers and Technology Association issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023: The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed the metal recycling and processing company, SA Recycling, to the organization today. SA Recycling has grown from a small scrap yard to coast-to-coast operations with some 130 facilities. With about 3,500 employees, SA Recycling is a full-service scrap metal recycler headquartered in  more