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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Tennessee Newsletter for Sunday June 02, 2024 ( 6 items )  

19 States Take Action to Combat Osteoporosis and Strengthen Bone Health
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 31 -- The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) announced today that 19 states across the nation have taken steps through legislation and executive action to tackle the costly and growing problem of osteoporosis. Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Mexico, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylv  more

Boyce Thompson Institute: Tracing the Evolution of Ferns' Surprisingly Sweet Defense Strategy
ITHACA, New York, May 31 (TNSres) -- Boyce Thompson Institute issued the following news: * * * By Aaron Callahan Plants and the animals that eat them have evolved together in fascinating ways, creating a dynamic interplay of survival strategies. Many plants have developed physical and chemical defenses to fend off herbivores. A well-known strategy in flowering plants is to produce nectar to attract "ant bodyguards." Recent research explores the evolution of this same defense strategy in ferns  more

CMA Fest Welcomes New And Returning Partners
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 31 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: With CMA Fest kicking off a week from today in downtown Nashville, CMA announces new and repeat festival partners including Chevrolet, Dr Pepper, Hard Rock Cafe, Good Molecules, Anheuser-Busch, Louisiana Office of Tourism and CELSIUS. Chevrolet, CMA's longest-standing partner, returns with a major presence as the Official Ride of Country Music with two CMA Fest stages - the Chevy Ri  more

Fireworks Scare Animals to Death--Literally; PETA Asks 'Let Freedom Sing!' to Make Drone Show the Main Event
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 31 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: Dogs break through fences in terror, birds abandon their nests, and panicked animals flee onto roadways during fireworks shows. That's why PETA sent a letter to Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp Chair Ken Levitan this morning, asking him to nix the Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th fireworks display--which USA Today notes uses over 40,000 pounds of explosives--and stick to dazz  more

MLC's Upcoming Webinar Explores Applications of Its Data Programs by Music Technology Companies Worldwide
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 31 -- The Mechanical Licensing Collective issued the following news release: The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) brings together three global technology companies in an upcoming webinar, "Exploring the Use of The MLC's Data: A Showcase of Three Companies." This virtual webinar will demonstrate how ClicknClear, a music licensing tech platform; Jaxsta, a music database and platform; and ONErpm, a digital music distribution, marketing and rights management compa  more

Trucking Industry Applauds Enactment of Predatory Towing Reform in Tennessee
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: The law will address abuses by a Memphis tower that was subject to complaints from truckers nationwide The American Trucking Associations commended Tennessee on enacting comprehensive reforms to crack down on predatory towers that target heavy-duty trucks. The bill, SB1692/HB1731, was signed into law by Governor Bill Lee after passing the Tennessee Senate unanimously   more