NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 23 -- The Academy of Country Music issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Academy of Country Music(R) revealed today the winners of the ACM Radio Awards for the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards(TM), taking place Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX and streaming exclusively on Amazon's Prime Video. The announcement was made with the help of numerous artists, including ACM Award nominees and past winners including Danie  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: The U.S. Department of Labor today released yet another rule that mires farm families in excessive compliance costs while disregarding privacy concerns for farmers and their employees. With this addition, DOL sets itself apart as the agency most committed to burying farmers and other H-2A employers in a mountain of regulations. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zipp  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following statement on April 24, 2024: * * * Brady, the nation's oldest gun violence prevention organization, responds in outrage to a new Tennessee bill to arm teachers that is headed to the governor's desk. The bill, HB 1202, allows a faculty or staff member at a school under the jurisdiction of a Tennessee local education agency to carry a concealed firearm on campus. While conditions require background checks and  more

HARRISON, Virginia, April 24 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release: Capt. Brian Lee comes from a long line of shrimpers and commercial boatbuilders, and has had a career in recreational boat sales and service as well as marine insurance claims work. Now the captain and his wife, Libby, are keeping the family's maritime tradition alive as the new owners of TowBoatUS Chickamauga, Nickajack and Watts Bar lakes on the Tennessee River, helping boaters 24/7 with on-  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- The Center for Individual Freedom issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: The Center for Individual Freedom (CFIF) today applauds Tennessee's General Assembly for passing legislation to significantly reform the state's harmful Certificate of Need (CON) laws in order to increase access to high-quality, affordable healthcare. "We applaud the members of the 113th General Assembly for passing legislation that will increase access to critical healthca  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 25 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: The Country Music Association's industry development pipeline, CMA EDU, has selected its membership class of 2024-2025. Established in 2011, the program was created to develop and support the next generation of music industry leaders and is offered to a select group of students from around the country who demonstrate a drive to succeed in the music business. With programming customized to each mem  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 24 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation, appealed water withdrawal permits issued to local utilities along the Duck River (https://southernenvironment.sharefile.com/share/view/91cc6f85848c4b75/fo17b7c5-25da-4bb0-871a-679589c0da1a) this week. The permits fail to protect the waterway from Middle Tennessee's unprecedented and rap  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 23 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: Wetlands and recreational space in West Memphis, Arkansas, are getting a boost through the help of a recent infrastructure grant and collaborative efforts between several partnering organizations. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $16,155,550 through DOT's Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) program to restore hundreds of acres of  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 25 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: Ducks Unlimited and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) completed a wetland enhancement project at Lakeview Wildlife Management Area (WMA), improving spawning and nursery habitat for fish, as well as breeding areas for waterfowl and declining bird species, like the state-endangered black tern. The work, funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and U.S. Environmenta  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 -- The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association issued the following news: * * * By Trent Scott Leaders from Tennessee's electric cooperatives traveled to Washington, D.C., on Monday and Tuesday, April 22 and 23, to advocate for policies that could impact Tennessee's rural and suburban communities. The delegation was made up of board members, executives and other leaders from electric cooperatives across Tennessee. In meetings with legislative staff, co-ops d  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 (TNSres) -- Moms Demand Action, a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: The Tennessee chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, released the following statements in response to Governor Lee signing a bill to arm teachers into law. "This bill claims to protect our students and teachers, but in reality, it's putting them right in the line of  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following Weekly State Fights Report on April 22, 2024: * * * TOPLINE TAKEAWAYS: * 28 states are currently in session as of April 19 * 15 states have ended session as of April 19 * So far, HRC is tracking about 815+ bills: - 205+ pro-equality - 435+ anti-LGBTQ+ - Eighteen anti-LGBTQ+ bills have passed into law: Alabama: SB 129, Alabama: SB 48, Idaho: HB 668, Idaho: HB 421, Idaho: HB 538, Iowa: SF 2095, Kentucky: HB 174, Ohio: H  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release: The Institute for Justice applauds Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee for signing HB 2119, a bill that will codify the right for a property owner to ask a court if the use of eminent domain is truly necessary to accomplish a public use. Eminent domain is the process of the government taking private property and converting it to public use. However, without any legal restraints, condemners will sometimes take mor  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 23 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation issued the following commentary on April 22, 2024: * * * Georgia Should Seize the Opportunity for Deeper Tax Cuts By Kyle Wingfield, President and CEO How low can you go? Many states are asking that question of their tax codes, flush with inflated revenues and more than a little envious of how no-income-tax states such as Florida, Tennessee, and Texas are attracting employers and, just as important nowadays, workers. Georgia  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 26 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: * * * IJ is a public interest law firm. We represent clients free of charge in cutting-edge litigation defending vital constitutional rights. You can join us by supporting our work here: ij.org/support * * * On Tuesday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed HB 1859, a bill preventing licensing boards from using vague terms to deny an applicant a license. Occupational licenses a  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: NSSF(R), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, commends Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee for signing into law SB 2223, the Second Amendment Privacy Act. This NSSF-supported law protects the privacy and sensitive financial information of people purchasing firearms and ammunition in The Volunteer State. With Tennessee, there are now 13 states with laws that protect the Second Amendment financial priva  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 27 (TNSres) -- Moms Demand Action, a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news release: The Tennessee chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, released the following statements in response to Tennessee lawmakers ending their session following passing dangerous legislation to arm more teachers. For weeks, survivors and advocates for gun violence prevention called on Tenness  more