BERKELEY, California, May 15 -- As You Sow Foundation issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: Today, shareholders will vote on a shareholder proposal at Cummins' Annual General Meeting asking the Company to disclose a plan linking its CEO pay to the Company's GHG emission reduction goals. Cummins, a global engine and power equipment manufacturer, is ranked among the highest emitters in the transportation sector. The proposal was filed by shareholder representative As You Sow. As You  more

NEW YORK, May 15 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. Last week, CEP researchers discovered revenue-collecting advertisements on several neo-Nazi and antisemitic Telegram channels, including a channel that supports Active Clubs and Patriot Front. Ads promoted cryptocurrency and betting a  more

OAKLAND, California, May 15 -- The Greenlining Institute issued the following agency statement on May 14, 2024: * * * The Greenlining Institute has long advocated for systemic change to put a stop to cuts and delays to essential climate equity programs due to the state's economic highs and lows. The need couldn't be more urgent, as we face another historic $73 billion budget deficit. Despite the administration's stated commitment to racial, economic, and climate equity, the Governor and Legisl  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 (TNSres) -- KFF, an organization that says it focuses on health policy, issued the following news release: A long-awaited new rule recently finalized by the Biden Administration gives LGBTQ+ people more protections against discrimination when seeking health care and coverage from a range of programs and organizations, including Medicaid, Medicare, Health Insurance Marketplaces, many health insurance plans, and most hospitals and providers. The rule has been sub  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 -- The National Immigration Law Center issued the following news release: In an unwavering assertion of people's rights to find safety and a better life, a federal judge has approved a major agreement that provides a clear visa reconsideration process, including waived application fees, to nearly 25,000 community members from Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen who were harmed by the Trump administration's Muslim Ban. As a result of   more

LONG BEACH, California, May 16 -- Port of Long Beach issued the following news: The Port of Long Beach received federal funding for civil works plans laid out by the Army Corps of Engineers, aimed at financing several maintenance and repair projects along the waterfront. The funds arise from the Harbor Maintenance Tax - collected by the federal government from ports based on the value of imports, some domestic cargo and on cruise passengers. Established by Congress in 1986 to fund dredging pro  more

LONG BEACH, California, May 16 -- Port of Long Beach issued the following news: Trade moving through the Port of Long Beach gained momentum in April, marking the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year cargo growth at the nation's second-busiest seaport. Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 750,424 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last month, up 14.4% from April 2023. Imports rose 16.3% to 364,665 TEUs and exports declined 19.9% to 98,266 TEUs. Empty containers moving through the Por  more

SANTA MONICA, California, May 16 -- The Recording Academy issued the following news release: William Bell, HANSON and Elle King have been added to the lineup for the Recording Academy(R) and GRAMMY Museum(R)'s inaugural GRAMMY Hall Of Fame(R) Gala, taking place on May 21, 2024 at The Novo in Downtown Los Angeles. Previously announced performers include Andra Day, Ravyn Lenae, Shinedown and The War and Treaty. The evening will include a red carpet and VIP reception on the Ray Charles Terrace at   more

SAN DIEGO, California, May 15 -- The San Diego Foundation issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: San Diego Foundation (SDF) announced today that it has launched an Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Fund to support leadership in and the visibility of the local AANHPI community. "San Diego Foundation has a vision for just, equitable and resilient communities where every San Diegan has the opportunity to prosper, thrive and feel like they belong," said Amen  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 15 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: "Will, you've made a huge mistake." That's the message that PETA's sending Will Arnett since he continues to shell ... er, shill, for the egg industry on the podcast SmartLess, which he cohosts with actors Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes. Today, a lawyer for PETA fired off a letter to the Arrested Development star informing him of the cruelty to chickens that's inherent in the egg indu  more