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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Friday June 14, 2024 ( 5 items )  

ABOS Announces Four Exceptional Residents for Advisory Panel
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 14 -- The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery issued the following news release: The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) has selected four exceptional orthopaedic surgery residents to participate as the fourth cohort of the ABOS Resident Advisory Panel. Many highly qualified orthopaedic residents from across the country applied for two-year terms on the Panel. The new members of the ABOS Resident Advisory Panel are: * Hannah Gibbs, MD, Walter Reed   more

ACLU OF NORTH CAROLINA URGES GOVERNOR COOPER TO VETO HOUSE BILL 834
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 14 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina issued the following news release: ACLU of North Carolina Director of Policy & Advocacy Liz Barber sent a letter to Governor Roy Cooper encouraging him to veto House Bill 834, "Juvenile Justice Modifications," which would significantly roll back protections for minors in the Raise the Age law. "Prosecuting children as adults causes significant harm to young people and does nothing to address the underlyin  more

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: The Cove's Summer Lineup: Faith-Building Seminars, Inspiring Retreats and Uplifting Concerts
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, June 13 (TNSres) -- The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association issued the following news release: The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove's summer schedule offers events designed to deepen participants' faith and strengthen their understanding of God's Word. This summer, The Cove features seminars and retreats with ministry leaders, authors, and teachers including Will Graham, Gary Hamrick, Alistair Begg, and more. Specialized programs include concert events, Int  more

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Hao Feng Named 2024 IFT Fellow, One of the Highest Honors in the Food Science Community
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 14 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release: The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is pleased to announce Hao Feng, PhD, Blue Cross Blue Shield Endowed Professor of Urban Food Systems and Professor of Food Bioprocess Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has been selecte  more

RTI International: Groundbreaking Water Filter Monitoring System Unveiled at Major U.S. Airport
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, June 13 -- RTI International issued the following news release: Denver International Airport (DEN) has partnered with nonprofit research institute RTI International to ensure the continuous availability of filtered drinking water for its more than 77 million yearly passengers. RTI Aquantix(TM), a novel software solution, monitors real-time water use from its water fountains and bottle filling stations, and alerts facility staff when filters need to be cha  more