CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: In a joint letter to Congress, the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), and Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) outline their firm opposition to the proposed Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act (S4149) - and urge members of Congress to reject the anti-competitive bill. The bill, which was introduced by U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-O  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on May 22, 2024: * * * ATR Congratulates Pledge Signers in Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, and Oregon on their Primary Victories By Preston Shirazi Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) commends Taxpayer Protection Pledge signers in Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky and Oregon for their recent primary victories. By signing the Pledge, these candidates have made a written commitment to taxpayers to oppose and vote against any and all   more

BOULDER, Colorado, May 24 (TNSres) -- The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association issued the following news: Direct Admissions programs are designed to demystify the college application process, reduce barriers to entry, and encourage students to enroll in postsecondary education. Since 2015, Direct Admissions policies have garnered a lot of attention, with Idaho being the first in the nation to implement the program. The program has since emerged as a potential model for other st  more

HAILEY, Idaho, May 23 -- The Western Watersheds Project issued the following news release: Wildlife advocates appeared twice at the Department of Interior this week, urging Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to maintain Endangered Species Act protections for grizzly bears in the Northern Rockies. On Monday evening near dusk, grizzly bear images were projected onto the Department of Interior building, along with large lettering urging the Department t  more