NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 -- The Academy of Country Music issued the following news release: The Academy of Country Music(R) announces promotions and new hires across several departments. Tommy Moore has been promoted to Chief of Staff & VP, Industry Relations & Awards, Board Administration and Governance; Kris Reyes has been elevated to Senior Director, Finance, Operations, and HR; Jesse Knutson has been promoted to Director, Publicity & Media Relations; Haley Montgomery has been elevated   more

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, June 25 -- The National Center for Lesbian Rights issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: The Supreme Court of the United States has decided to review the Sixth Circuit's decision preventing transgender youth from receiving necessary medical care in Tennessee and Kentucky. The ACLU of Kentucky and National Center for Lesbian Rights, who represent Kentucky parents challenging Kentucky's law, had successfully obtained an injunction stopping the healthcare ban fro  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 27 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement on June 26, 2024: * * * American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on USDA's release of the Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets proposed rule, intended to improve fairness and competition in the livestock, meat and poultry sectors. This is the fourth rule issued by USDA to address fairness and competitiveness in livestock markets under the Packers and S  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement on June 27, 2024: * * * American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on USDA's announcement that the department will compensate dairy farmers for 90% of the value of milk production lost due to highly pathogenic avian influenza. AFBF requested support for impacted dairy farmers and met several times with USDA officials to discuss the potential parameters of such a prog  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the benefits to farmers of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that strikes down Chevron deference. Chevron deference instructed courts to defer to federal agencies' arguments about the scope of their own authority. In essence, it multiplied the power of federal agencies and undermined the principles of sep  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 26 -- The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has today announced that Carhartt, Inc. is the latest brand to join its sustainable cotton program. Carhartt, known for producing durable gear designed to serve and protect all hardworking people for more than 135 years, has chosen to join the Trust Protocol as part of its strategy to source more responsibly grown cotton. "We pride ourselves on a hist  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Campaign Legal Center issued the following statement on June 25, 2024: * * * Yesterday, news broke that the Tennessee secretary of state's office sent over 14,000 letters asking certain voters to prove they are American citizens before the November election. Jonathan Diaz, director of voting advocacy and partnerships at Campaign Legal Center (CLC) issued the following statement in response: "The freedom to vote should be accessible to every American, regardless of w  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: The Country Music Association welcomed CMA members to its Nashville HQ on Wednesday, June 26 for a MemberSIPS event focused on genre-bending and the infusion of different sounds into Country Music. As the genre experiences historic growth, members of the music industry convened to discuss the future of Country Music. Moderator Mia Jones (CMA Senior Director, Industry Relations & I  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

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 (TNSres) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: Families celebrating the 4th of July holiday will continue to find stubbornly high prices at the grocery store. An Independence Day cookout will cost $71.22 for 10 guests this year, based on the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation annual marketbasket survey. The grocery bill is up 5% from 2023, and almost 30% from just five years ago. A $7.12 per-person cost represents a record hig  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: David Perryman, director of talent acquisition and employment at North Carolina State University, will serve as chair of the Southern Region board of directors of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) for the 2024-25 fiscal year. He will begin his term on July 1. In addition to serving on the Sou  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 27 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: Randall Cole was selected as the 2024 Southern Region Excellence in Policy Volunteerism Award winner during a ceremony at the 2024 Ducks Unlimited (DU) National Convention earlier this month. Cole is the past state chair, regional vice president and current policy chair of Oklahoma DU. "Randall deserves this award for his leadership and dedication to DU policy efforts in Oklahoma," said Ed Penny, DU's Southern R  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

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 25 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The Freedom From Religion Foundation cautions that an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case will likely be a major turning point in the rapidly escalating battle over transgender rights. The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will be taking up the question of whether Tennessee's ban on gender affirming care for minors violates the Equal Protection clause of the U.S. Constitution. In United   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 26 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The Freedom From Religion Foundation says the Bartlett Police Department in west-central Tennessee needs to paint over a religious verse in its headquarters. FFRF has been informed that the department has religious quotes on the wall of its building. A New Testament verse is emblazoned below an American flag: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew   more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: Today, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear a case that challenges a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender and nonbinary youth in Tennessee. This marks the first time the Supreme Court will hear a case about whether a ban on access to gender-affirming care violates the Constitution of the United States. Tennessee's ban was enacted early last year. In Sept  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Heather Butterfield, assistant vice president for human resources at St. Norbert College, will serve as chair of the Midwest Region board of directors of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) for the 2024-25 fiscal year. She will begin her term on July 1. Butterfield has served on CUPA-HR's Midw  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: * * * The Supreme Court will review the appellate court decision, which upheld Tennessee's gender-affirming care bans for adolescents. The door is now open for a potential overturn of this ruling and a restoration of access to care * * * Today, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) President Kelley Robinson reacted to the Supreme Court's decision to grant certiorari review for a challenge to a law bann  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following news: Jason Emert, candidate for Tennessee's 20th State House district, signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge this week. This makes Emert the first and, currently, only candidate in the three-way primary who has made a written commitment to taxpayers that, if elected, he will oppose and vote against net tax hikes. "I commend Jason Emert for making this important commitment to Tenn  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following news: Lee Reeves, candidate for Tennessee's 65th State House district, signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge this week. In doing so, Reeves becomes the first candidate in that race to make a written commitment to taxpayers that, if elected, he will oppose and vote against legislation that would impose a net tax hike. "I applaud Lee Reeves for being the first in this race to make t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 27 -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners issued the following news on June 26, 2024: The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is honored to announce Dr. Loretta Ford, co-founder of the nurse practitioner (NP) profession and a trailblazer in health care, opened the general session of the 2024 AANP National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Ford, who at 103 years old continues to inspire the NP community, captivated the nearly 5,000 attendee  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Michael A. Noll, training and development manager at the University of Baltimore, will serve as chair of the Eastern Region board of directors of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) for the 2024-25 fiscal year. He will begin his term on July 1. Noll has served on the Eastern Region board for t  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, June 24 -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news release: Summertime for teachers typically means time to relax and enjoy the sunshine by the pool or at the beach. However, it's also a great time to take advantage of professional development opportunities. In some cases, they can learn and soak in the sun at the same time! On June 18, ORAU hosted From Four Walls to No Walls: Taking Teaching and Learning Outdoors. This event was presented by the G  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, June 24 -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news release: Jenni Hoff, Ph.D., assumed the duties of acting project director for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) on the Energy Employee's Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). Hoff replaced Kate Kimpan, who retired after 18 years as project director, effective June 8. Since 2002, ORAU has served as the prime contractor to NIOSH on the EEOICPA. This   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Sheri Jungman, talent acquisition manager for the University of Colorado System Office, assumed the position of chair of the Western Region board of directors of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) in January 2024. She will continue to serve as chair for the 2024-25 fiscal year. In addition to  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: * * * TVA Is Seeking Federal Funding To Build Power Infrastructure To Deliver Affordable, Reliable Power * * * The Tennessee Valley Authority recently announced it was seeking federal funding to build a new, interregional transmission line spanning 8 states, offering a critical increase in reliable power supply for the region. TVA announced it would seek $250 million in grant funding through the Department of Energy's   more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- 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 Supreme Court of the United States has granted certiorari in a legal challenge brought by the United States and Tennessee families and a medical provider against a 2023 state law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. The court is not expec  more