BEVERLY HILLS, California, May 11 -- The Ad Council issued the following news release on May 10, 2024: Feeding America(R) and the Ad Council, in partnership with Niantic 8th Wall, Sawhorse Productions, and Flowcode, today launched a new augmented reality (AR) experience designed to raise awareness about hunger in the United States. Starting today, the public can access the immersive web-based augmented reality (WebAR) experience, exploring true stories and statistics about the impact of food on  more

BERKELEY, California, May 11 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following statement on May 10, 2024: * * * Please see the following statement from Berkeley alum and PETA Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo regarding new U.S. Department of Agriculture citations for two critical violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act just issued against the University of California-Berkeley, where numerous voles have escaped--some were later found dead--and staffers crushed a vole   more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 11 -- The California Dental Association issued the following news release on May 10, 2024: The California Dental Association (CDA) is calling on lawmakers to protect dental facility funding for the state's most vulnerable patients. The May Revise budget proposal released today by the governor does not include previously allocated funding for the Specialty Dental Clinic Grant Program, which would develop facilities that serve patients with disabilities and special hea  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 11 -- The Center for Gender and Refugee Studies issued the following news release on May 9, 2024: Today the Biden administration unveiled a new rule that would block many people seeking asylum from ever receiving a full and fair hearing on their claims. The proposed rule would allow asylum officers to make complicated legal determinations at the initial credible fear screening stage and swiftly preclude protection in cases where they suspect certain statutory bars  more

OAKLAND, California, May 11 -- The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights issued the following news release on May 10, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom released today the 2024-25 Budget May Revision with proposals to address a staggering $68 billion budget deficit, including $80.6 million in estimated savings by deactivating 46 housing units in state prisons. The May Revise also included cuts to critical reentry resources ($54.1 million), visitation at level IV facilities ($4.1 million), reentry and par  more

NEW YORK, May 11 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement on May 10, 2024, by California State Director Katelyn Roedner Sutter on Gov. Gavin Newsom's release of a revised budget for fiscal 2024-2025 to close a projected $27.6 billion deficit: * * * "California faces a dual crisis of budgetary concerns and climate challenges that demand immediate and lasting solutions. We have standard-setting climate policies, know-how and a growing list of international alliances. But   more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 11 (TNSres) -- The Geological Society of America issued the following news release on May 10, 2024: The Geological Society of America (GSA) is calling for abstract submissions in preparation for its highly anticipated annual meeting, GSA Connects 2024, to be held from 22-25 September 2024 in Anaheim, California. The meeting, which brings together top-tier experts, esteemed academics, budding scholars and industry professionals in the geosciences, will feature a comprehens  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 11 -- The Health Access California issued the following news release on May 10, 2024: * * * * Due to the state budget deficit, Governor Newsom's Revised 2024-25 Budget includes proposed health cuts that would prevent Californians from getting needed care. * Thousands of Californians with disabilities will have home care services cut off due to their immigration status, resulting in further impoverishment and/or more expensive nursing homes. * Millions of Californi  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Small Business Majority issued the following statement on May 10, 2024, by California Director Bianca Blomquist: * * * "Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2024-25 May budget revision leaves opportunities on the table to invest in entrepreneurship and quality jobs. Despite some serious shortcomings in the governor's proposal, however, the May revise supports long-term recovery efforts for California's smaller firms, including: * Expanding healthcare coverage for more Californians. Newso  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 11 -- Public Advocates issued the following news release on May 10, 2024: Today Governor Gavin Newsom released his "May Revision" of the January draft budget proposal amidst an estimated $44.9 billion deficit. In the fifth largest global economy, too many Californians are still struggling while the economic divide widens and racial disparities persist. As state leadership continues to address the budget shortfall, the governor and the legislature must support Califor  more

SANTA MONICA, California, May 10 -- Rand issued the following commentary to Inside Higher Ed on May 9, 2024: * * * Scaling Statewide Credit for Industry Credentials: Lessons Learned from Ohio By Lindsay Daugherty, Jenna W. Kramer, Elaine Leigh, Jonah Kushner, Nikki Wearly, Ben Parrot and Holly Hall For decades, community colleges and universities have awarded credit for learning that takes place outside of the classroom. These credits can be awarded for learning through training in the milit  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 10 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following statement on May 9, 2024: * * * Today the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) finalized rules requiring California residents to pay new monthly fixed charges on their electricity bills. Households that qualify for the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) programs will see $6 and $12 monthly charges, respectively, while all other customers w  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 11 -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center issued the following statement on May 10, 2024: * * * Today, the Simon Wiesenthal Center released the following statement on the UN's vote to give "favorable consideration" to "Palestine's" request to become the 194th member state: The Simon Wiesenthal Center, a leading Jewish human rights NGO, denounced today's General Assembly vote which upgrades 'Palestine' as an "observer state" and urges the UN Security Council to consider ma  more

OAKLAND, California, May 11 -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following statement on May 10, 2024: * * * In response to today's release of California Governor Gavin Newsom's May Revisions to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, Emmanuel "Manny" Rodriguez, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy for California, released the following statement: "Governor Newsom's revised state budget confirms the deficit that California's policymakers must close as they work towards a final   more