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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Wednesday July 10, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Goldwater Institute Issues Commentary: Victory for Rare Disease Patients: North Carolina Expands the Right to Try
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 10 -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following commentary on July 9, 2024: * * * Victory for Rare Disease Patients: North Carolina Expands the Right to Try By Brian Norman In a life-changing victory for patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper yesterday signed the Goldwater Institute's Right to Try Individualized Treatments Act. The innovative, nonpartisan reform offers hope to those who need it most, allowing suffering patient  more

ISA White Paper on IIoT Systems Addresses Unique Cybersecurity Needs of Cloud and Edge-Cloud Services
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, July 10 (TNSres) -- The International Society of Automation issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Durham, N.C. - The International Society of Automation (ISA) - the leading professional society for automation - announced today that its ISASecure(R) cybersecurity certification program and the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA) have released a new paper on industrial internet of things (IIoT) systems. "IIoT System Implementation and Ce  more

LCV Announces Multi-State Voter Registration Program Focused on Historically Excluded Communities have hit 100,000 Registered
WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release: Following the Fourth of July holiday, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) in conjunction with partner organizations, announced they have registered over 100,000 voters to date in 2024 as part of their effort across the country to register historically underrepresented voters. These efforts include programs in Arizona, California, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylv  more

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Showcased Innovation at Remanufacturing Roadshow & Annual Conference
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, July 9 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association issued the following news release: The Remanufacturing Roadshow & Annual Conference was hosted by MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers on June 25-26, 2024. This year's event marked another successful gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and professionals dedicated to the advancement of remanufacturing. Held in Greenville, S.C., the event featured exclusive facility tours, insig  more

Mobility Technology Council Announces Webinar on Telematics Trends: Driving Fleet Management Forward
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, July 8 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association issued the following news release: The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Mobility Technology Council is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar titled "Telematics Trends: Driving Fleet Management Forward," on July 17, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET. This event will bring together industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements in telematics-driven fleet management. The w  more

North Carolina Museum of History Announces New Maritime Museums Leadership
RALEIGH, N.C., July 10 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' Museum of History issued the following news release: The North Carolina Museum of History is pleased to announce that Maria Vann will now lead the three North Carolina Maritime Museums: the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort, and the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Vann is a historian and museum professional from New York who serves a  more

Winston-Salem, N.C., school board drops prayer after FFRF intercedes
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 9 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: A North Carolina school board will stop imposing member-led sectarian prayer at its meetings after the Freedom From Religion Foundation contacted the board objecting to the practice. A concerned Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools parent had informed the state/church watchdog that the board began each meeting with a Christian prayer led by a board member. For instance, the April 16 meeting st  more