IRVING, Texas, June 28 -- The American Association for Respiratory Care issued the following news: Respiratory therapists are in short supply across the country. For the past several years, AARC has been helping combat this issue through our premier partnership with HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America). From June 25-28, the collective efforts of AARC staff, members of the AARC Workforce Recovery Taskforce, and student volunteers were on full display in Houston, Texas, at the annual HOS  more

IRVING, Texas, June 27 -- The American Association for Respiratory Care issued the following news wrapup entitled "AARC Members In The News": By Debbie Bunch AARC member Melanie Walker, RRT, was featured in an article on the Vanderbilt University Medical Center website for receiving a VUMC Credo Award for implementing a new mechanical breathing assist mode in the PICU that helped to save the life of a young patient. Read it Here (https://news.vumc.org/2024/06/13/melanie-walker-implemented-a-ne  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The American Bankers Association issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: The American Bankers Association and the Texas Bankers Association today released a new radio ad highlighting Rep. Monica De La Cruz's (R-Texas) efforts to defend small businesses from intrusive government reporting requirements and encouraging her to keep supporting policies that help small businesses. "All too often, federal regulators propose new rules without considering the harmful   more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 28 -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release: ABS and FibreMax signed a pioneering agreement to collaborate on stiffness-driven mooring tendons for the offshore wind market. The collaboration, which is principally focused on floating offshore wind assets, will see ABS provide qualification of FibreMax' s fiber and small rope testing. ABS will evaluate test methods for accuracy in predicting the parameters needed to perform representative analysis  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and the ACLU are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the state criminal court convictions of three North Texas community organizers who were sentenced to incarceration in county jail for peacefully protesting a Confe  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: AFA's Sam Johnson Chapter in Dallas, Texas, hosted former Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley, USAF (Ret.), for a roundtable Q&A with cadets from the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, Air Force JROTC, Navy JROTC, Marine JROTC, and the Civil Air Patrol. Moseley, the Air Force's 18th Chief of Staff, shared his wealth of knowledge and insights on leadership, m  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 25 -- AICC, the Independent Packaging Association, issued the following news: AICC held its latest regional summit in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area June 19 - 20, 2024. The event kicked off with a reception held in a suite at Globe Life Field where the group took in a baseball game between the Texas Rangers and the New York Mets. This event was sponsored by BPS AI Software and Haire Group. Thursday morning, the 66 attendees visited Harris Packaging in Halstom City, TX and  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Center for a Humane Economy issued the following news release: Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy announce the appointments of Linda Robertson as Texas State Director and Lara Kraft as Arizona State Director. Animal Wellness Action focuses on passing state and federal legislation to better protect animals, while the Center for a Humane Economy urges corporations to include animal welfare in their supply chains, R&D programs, and other operatio  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: Jordan Crenshaw, senior vice president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center, issued the following statement regarding the cancellation of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce markup of the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA). "The cancellation of today's markup of the American Privacy Rights Act provides an opportunity to improve the language on critical  more

NEW YORK, June 27 -- Rainforest Action Network issued the following news release: Residents from the US Gulf Coast South chanting "Chubb, Get Off It, Put People Over Profit" blocked the entrance to the insurer's building on Avenue of Americas, where half a dozen were arrested. As a historic, climate crisis enhanced heatwave bakes New York City and much of the northeast, a delegation of over 200 climate leaders and everyday people traveled from Texas and Louisiana and took action against Chubb a  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 27 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: * * * Asia Mobiliti's efficient, sustainable, and interconnected mobility solutions improve user experience, reduce congestion and environmental impact, and reshape urban spaces. * * * frost & Sullivan recently researched the mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) industry and, based on i  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, June 28 -- Baylor Scott and White Health issued the following agency statement on June 27, 2024: * * * Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Baylor Scott & White Health are pleased to announce that we have agreed to extend provider and facility contracts to Oct. 1, 2024. The three-month extension means Baylor Scott & White providers, hospitals and other facilities will remain in network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas members, while we continue to work to finaliz  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 26 -- The American Botanical Council issued the following news release: The ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP) announces the publication of a new Botanical Adulterants Prevention Bulletin (BAPB) on Damask rose essential oil. Damask rose essential oil is obtained by distillation of the flowers of Rosa x damascena, a shrub that grows throughout the temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The oil is used in traditional medicine   more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following CAIR In the News wrap up on June 24, 2024: CAIR-Texas: Woman accused of trying to drown 3-year-old in possible hate crime (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/06/23/texas-cair-hate-crime-muslim-child/74187592007/) - USA Today "CAIR-Texas...calls upon state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate an allegedly biased, motivated murder attempt targeting Muslim children in Euless, Texas  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: The Austin office of the Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas, Austin), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed Travis County Attorney Delia Garza's decision to drop all 79 protestors' charges of criminal trespass and her affirmation that government officials cannot suppress speech they do not agree with  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed local law enforcement's call for prosecutors in Tarrant County to treat the alleged murder attempt of a 3-year-old Muslim child in a public pool in Dallas as a hate crime. Elizabeth Wolf, 42, was charged with attempted mu  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 27 (TNSres) -- Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following statement on June 26, 2024: * * * Following the passage of Senate Resolution 155 which supports consumer choice in the automotive marketplace, Consumer Energy Alliance released the following statement by Midwest Executive Director Chris Ventura: "We applaud Senator Gavarone and the overwhelming majority of Senators for believing that Ohioans should have access to cars and trucks that meet their diverse mobility   more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards issued the following news release: On June 21, 2024, CFP Board filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, supporting the Department of Labor's (DOL's) fiduciary rule against challenges from those who seek to stop the rule from taking effect. CFP Board supports the Retirement Security Rule because the prior regulation has enormous gaps that leave Americans exposed to conflicted adv  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 25 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: Texas and Alaska Top Lists of Numerical and Percentage Year-over-Year Increases, While Maryland and D.C. Trail; Ohio Has Largest Number and Percent of Monthly Gains, While Tennessee and Maine Have Worst Losses Construction employment increased in 39 states in May from a year earlier, while 26 states added construction jobs between April and May, according to a n  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 25 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: The automotive acoustics industry is evolving at a rapid pace, striving to offer users a high-quality audio experience, while optimizing on volume and weight. Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the automotive acoustics industry and based on its findings, recognizes Continental Engi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 26 -- The Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission issued the following news release: The Psalm 139 Project, a pro-life ministry of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, has donated an ultrasound machine to Sealy Pregnancy Resource Center in Sealy, Texas, funded in part by the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. A dedication ceremony will be held July 2 from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CT at Sealy Preg  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 24 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: Associated General Contractors of America Argues New Rule Exceeds Statutory Authority Under the Davis-Bacon Act, Court Agrees The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) celebrates a significant legal victory in its ongoing efforts to protect members from overreaching federal regulations. Today, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 26 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The Freedom From Religion Foundation has recently placed an incisive digital billboard in Amarillo, Texas, to help counter an anti-abortion campaign commandeering 20 billboards there. The message on the display reads: "Keep your theology OFF my biology." Despite the billboard blitz by the "antis," FFRF is pleased that the Amarillo City Council just rejected an anti-abortion travel ban. Follow  more

WACO, Texas, June 27 -- Texas Farm Bureau issued the following news release: Texas families celebrating the Fourth of July will find slightly lower food prices than last year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation's (AFBF) marketbasket survey. In Texas, the cost of a summer cookout for 10 people is $63.17, which is down from $63.60 last year. The national average cost is significantly higher at $71.22. The cookout favorites include cheeseburgers, chicken breasts, pork chops, homema  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Financial Services Institute issued the following news release with Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association on June 28, 2024: The Financial Services Institute (FSI) and Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) filed a federal lawsuit today in the Northern District of Texas, seeking to strike down a recently finalized Department of Labor (DOL) rule that unlawfully expands the definition of a "fiduciary" and jeopardizes investors' acce  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 25 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: DALLAS, JUNE 25, 2024 -- Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, and gaps in care and access persist between women and men. Addressing those gaps could lead to an increase of at least 1.6 million years of quality life and boost the U.S. economy by $28 billion annually by 2040, according to a new report published today by the American Heart Association and t  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 28 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities' President and CEO Antonio R. Flores attended a celebration honoring 248 years of U.S. Independence, hosted by Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. The event commemorated the anniversary and highlighted the creative and economic impact of the film industry in both Mexic  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 26 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: HACU's 38th Annual Conference to feature workshops on capacity-building for Hispanic-Serving Institutionsand Emerging HSIs The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced its 38th Annual Conference will feature workshops on "Capacity Building for Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Emerging HSIs," under track one. More than 50 workshops  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 -- The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association issued the following news: Congratulations to Dallas Police Department Chief Eddie Garcia and Assistant Chief Reuben Ramirez who received the 2024 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Professional Achievement. They accepted the award in Austin, in recognition of their work in the creation of the Dallas Police Department Wellness Unit. In support of the Wellness Unit, Chief Ramirez created the "C  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news release: Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)), the global association for finance and technology professionals in the hospitality industry, has announced the strategic acquisition of several prominent hospitality industry brands. The acquisition includes Hospitality Upgrade, Hotel-Online, the CIO Summit and the Executive Vendor Summit, further solidifying HFTP's positio  more

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, June 25 -- The International Aircraft Dealers Association the following news release: The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has accepted seven new members: two Accredited Dealers, and five Verified Products and Services Members. These new additions bring IADA's membership total to 161 companies, reflecting its status as a powerhouse in the resale industry. "These seven newest members of IADA have established themselves among the leaders in our industry," said   more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 27 (TNSres) -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release: MAN CEON, the digital platform of MAN Energy Solutions, received the ABS Cyber Security Product Design Assessment (PDA) certificate. MAN CEON connects machinery to Amazon Web Services (AWS), the Amazon-based cloud storage platform. The data transmitted is used to provide up-to-date information including efficiency of components and systems, availability of those systems and real time monitori  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: Today, an innocent woman whose McKinney, Texas, home was destroyed by a SWAT team in 2020 asked the United States Supreme Court to hear her case seeking compensation for the damage. Vicki Baker, represented by the Institute for Justice (IJ), is petitioning the High Court after an appeals court panel overturned a lower court's ruling that held she was entitled to nearly $60,000 for the destructio  more

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, June 27 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news on June 26, 2024: The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the Texas Corn Producers Association (TCPA), along with other groups, filed a lawsuit today in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Corporate Average Fuel Economy standard for model year 2027-2032 passenger cars and light-duty trucks. The CAFE rule mandates stringent new  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 -- The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: * * * Austin-based office welcomes Schumann and Holbrooks * * * Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association today announced the hiring of two new staff to the Austin-based government relations team: Peyton Schumann, senior director of government relations, and Paige Holbrooks, director of policy and political communications. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Rais  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 24 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: PHILADELPHIA About 80% of an individual's modifiable health contributors are determined by social and economic factors.[1] Exposure to violence can have detrimental health implications contributing to toxic stress and trauma, mental health illness, substance abuse and an increased risk for heart disease[2]. The American Heart Association, which marked 100 years of service saving   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 28 -- Reproductive Equity Now, an organization that says it advances reproductive justice and eliminates barriers to safe and legal abortion care, issued the following statement on June 27, 2024: * * * Supreme Court allows for proceedings on the case to continue in lower courts In the meantime, emergency abortion care can commence in Idaho, though Texas ban remains * * * The United States Supreme Court today issued a decision in the consolidated cases of Moyle &   more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Right on Crime, a national campaign of the Texas Public Policy Foundation that supports conservative solutions for reducing crime, restoring victims, reforming offenders and lowering taxpayer costs, issued the following news release: Right On Crime sent a letter of support to U.S. lawmakers applauding the proposed policies of H.R. 7223, the TWIC Efficiency Act, also known as the TWICE Act. This bipartisan bill, led by Congressmen Clay Higgins and Troy Carter, will improv  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: * * * Court determines that Judge Dianne Hensley may continue her legal battle for religious liberty. * * * The Texas Supreme Court today ruled in favor of Judge Dianne Hensley, who received a reprimand from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for not performing weddings that are inconsistent with her religious beliefs. Attorneys from Mitchell Law LLP and First Liberty Institute rep  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 28 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Today, the Supreme Court of the United States announced its decision on the Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo case and its companion case, Relentless v. Dept. of Commerce. The majority's opinion abolishes the rule of Chevron deference. In response to the court's decision, the following statement was issued by: American Academy of Pediatrics, American Cancer Society, American   more

DALLAS, Texas, June 26 (TNSres) -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following news: * * * New Grants Support Next-Generation Leaders on Their Paths to Independent Research Careers * * * Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced $10.05 million in research grants that aim to improve patient lives through better trea  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 -- The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association issued the following news release: * * * Cattle raisers pass new policies in San Antonio * * * Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association concluded its 2024 Summer Meeting Saturday, June 22, gathering the association's board of directors, executive committee, four policy committees and its political action committee who laid the framework for the future of the association and the beef industry. "As we appro  more

WACO, Texas, June 29 -- Texas Farm Bureau issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening regarding today's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court overturning a 1984 decision known as the Chevron doctrine. "This is a good day for Texas farmers and ranchers and a bad day for government regulatory overreach. "The Chevron doctrine allowed federal regulatory agencies for the past 40 years to expand their   more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: The Texas Public Policy Foundation applauds the Texas State Board of Education for greenlighting four new open-enrollment charter districts. The SBOE voted today to take no action on four out of five schools that TEA recommended for a charter grant. "Parents deserve to be able to send their children to a school that meets their needs, but too many parents across the state have few o  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 25 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services across multiple industries, issued the following news release: * * * Recently Frost & Sullivan assessed the software-defined vehicle (SDV) industry, and based on its findings, recognizes Valeo with the 2024 Global Company of the Year Award. The company is at the forefront of the automotive industry's transformative journey toward SDVs. It lev  more