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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Wednesday November 06, 2024 ( 8 items )  

APEX/IFSA Global EXPO Showcases the Future of Aviation With Nearly 3,000 Industry Professionals in Attendance
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 -- The Airline Passenger Experience Association issued the following news release: LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA (4 November 2024) - Nearly 3,000 of the top airline industry decision-makers, including representatives from 90 airlines, walked the industry's most comprehensive show floor, APEX/IFSA Global EXPO 2024. Co-located with Future Travel Experience (FTE) the record-breaking event featured 262 exhibitors across three shows representing the full spectrum of the passenger experienc  more

Civil Rights Groups File Amicus Brief Supporting Women Dockworkers' Fight for Pregnancy Rights at California Ports
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 5 -- Equal Rights Advocates issued the following news release: * * * Equal Rights Advocates joins Legal Aid at Work, The Center for WorkLife Law, and A Better Balance in filing an amicus brief in support of a case challenging discriminatory policies that force pregnant workers to choose between their health and their paychecks--a practice that California outlawed nearly 25 years ago * * * Equal Rights Advocates, Legal Aid at Work, The Center for WorkLife Law,   more

Engine Technology Forum: Low Carbon Fuels in the Spotlight as CA's Air Board & Energy Commission Set to Review Policies
FREDERICK, Maryland, Nov. 6 (TNSres) -- The Engine Technology Forum (formerly the Diesel Technology Forum) issued the following news release: * * * Fuel Prices and Continued Progress on Greenhouse Gas Emissions at Stake * * * WASHINGTON (November 5, 2024) -- In proceedings before California energy and environmental agencies, the Engine Technology Forum (ETF) called on policymakers to recognize the continued importance of advanced renewable biodiesel fuels and maximize their roles and inclusi  more

First Annual SEMIEXPO Heartland Event to Assemble Leaders in Smart Manufacturing and Smart Mobility
MILPITAS, California, Nov. 5 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: With automotive electronics and Industry 4.0 serving as key semiconductor industry growth drivers, SEMI Americas' inaugural SEMIEXPO Heartland event will gather key smart manufacturing and smart mobility stakeholders from April 1-2, 2025, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Registration is now open. "The Midwe  more

NASEO: California Launches First Phase of High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials issued the following news: By Alannah Bell On October 8, 2024, the California Energy Commission launched the first phase of the federally funded Inflation Reduction Act High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program (HEAR or HEEHRA in California). The program will initially make rebates of up to $14,000 per dwelling available to multifamily buildings with five or more units and income-qualified residents at or bel  more

Scripps Research Institute: Alzheimer's and Alcohol Use Disorder Share Similar Gene Expression Patterns
LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 6 (TNSres) -- The Scripps Research Institute issued the following news: * * * By examining RNA in hundreds of thousands of individual brain cells, Scripps Research scientists further support that alcohol use disorder could accelerate Alzheimer's disease progression, paving the way for future targeted treatments. * * * Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, and this number is predicted to double by 2060. While aging and genetic predisposition are the m  more

SEMI Europe Announces 2024 20 Under 30 Awards Celebrating Innovation and Leadership
MILPITAS, California, Nov. 5 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release: Munich, Germany - November 4, 2024 - SEMI Europe and the SEMI European Advisory Council for Diversity and Inclusion today announced the 2024 20 Under 30 Award Recipients, honoring exceptional young professionals who are driving innovation and success in the semiconductor industry. This prestigious award highlights the most promising leader  more

SEMI: European Chips Skills Academy Unveils Comprehensive Skills Strategy to Boost Competitiveness of Semiconductor Ecosystem
MILPITAS, California, Nov. 6 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release: BRUSSELS, Belgium - November 5, 2024 -The European Chips Skills Academy (ECSA), an EU-funded initiative coordinated by SEMI, today announced the publication of the Skills Strategy report by DECISION Etudes & Conseil that outlines the strategic approaches required to tackle Europe's growing talent shortage in the semiconductor sector. The re  more