WASHINGTON, June 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, issued the following news release on June 14, 2024: Today, America First Legal (AFL), with co-counsel Christopher Mills, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee in State of Tennessee, et al., v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, et al. The brief outlines why the Court should grant Tennessee's motion for a preliminary injunction against the Biden EE  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, issued the following news release: Today, America First Legal (AFL), with co-counsel Christopher Mills, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee in State of Tennessee, et al., v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, et al. The brief outlines why the Court should grant Tennessee's motion for a preliminary injunction against the Biden EEOC's attempt to e  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 12 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: CMA Fest, the largest and longest-running Country Music festival in the world, hosted its 51st celebration in Nashville this past weekend, running from Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9, ushering in the next 50 years of Country Music connection between artists and their fans. Relive the best moments from CMA Fest 2024 HERE [active link not provided by source]. "What an incredible four days a  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, June 14 -- The American Veterinary Medical Association issued the following news release on June 13, 2024: The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. David Anderson, professor and associate dean for research and graduate programs at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, as the winner of the 2024 AVMA Lifetime Excellence in Research Award. Established in November 2005, this award recognizes a veterinary researcher on the basi  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Democracy Forward, a legal organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on June 14, 2024: A federal district court judge today dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Attorney General of Tennessee and other states, challenging regulations implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - a guarantee of reasonable workplace accommodations for pregnant wo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: To kick off peak boating season during National Fishing and Boating Week, Discover Boating held a satellite media tour from the docks off Lake Michigan last week. Recreational boating and the Discover Boating brand were featured in more than 25 radio and TV interviews on stations across the country, generating consumer awareness about the benefits of boating nation  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 15 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following statement on June 14, 2024: * * * Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond * * * The Tennessee chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, released the following statement in response to a mass shooting road rage incident on Tuesday evening. The story is still developing, but reports show that the victims said there were around 15 t  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 11 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The Freedom From Religion Foundation has successfully persuaded Tennessee's Sweetwater school district to restrict access to one church group from distributing religious materials. A concerned parent informed FFRF that four adults -- including teachers -- were handing out red, pocket-sized versions of the New Testament on May 9 as their student entered Brown Intermediate   more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, June 13 -- The American Veterinary Medical Association issued the following news release on June 12, 2024: The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today named Dr. Karen Tobias, a distinguished professor of small animal surgery at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, as the winner of the 2024 AVMA Clinical Research Award. Established in 1955 by the AVMA Council on Research, the award is given annually to an AVMA member who has made signifi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 12 (TNSres) -- The Southern Regional Education Board issued the following news release: * * * Report analyzes recent data on the preparation, demographics, turnover, satisfaction and more. * * * A new report (https://www.sreb.org/publication/teacher-labor-market-trends) from the Southern Regional Education Board shows that teacher vacancies, shortages and morale continued to worsen in recent years. Meanwhile, new pathways into the profession hold promise for attracting  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 11 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: * * * "Our collaboration with Nutrien is a vital step towards achieving widespread adoption of sustainable agriculture practices among rice farmers," said Ducks Unlimited Director of Agriculture Support Scott Manley. "This partnership will focus on working with local agricultural communities to promote the benefits of sustainable farming and conservation efforts. The support of industry-leading corporations, like  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, June 15 -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news release on June 13, 2024: As summer vacation gets kids out of the classroom and onto the playground, it's also a great time to integrate that play into learning. That was the goal of Math & Movement, a two-day STEM mini-academy offered by ORAU to help elementary schoolers' minds move as much as their bodies do over the summer. Combining kinesthetics with education helps kids get excited about learn  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 14 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: Ahead of Father's Day (June 16), a graphic, novel message from PETA is calling out dads who might be thinking about spending their special day dragging sentient fish from their underwater homes and suffocating them or gutting them while they're still conscious. The appeal--which uses an eye-catching comic book-style design--is part of the group's North American messaging blitz urging ev  more