ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 6 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association issued the following news release: Arlington, Va. The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today applauded Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) for introducing the STRATEGIC Minerals Act. "Securing reliable access to critical minerals through both domestic production and international trade with allies is essential to counter U.S. rel  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 6 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association issued the following news release: Arlington, Va. Today, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning released the following statement in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Chicago Convention, which established the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to coordinate international aviation principles. "The Chicago Convention revolutionized how the world uses the   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 6 -- The American Medical Group Association issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: AMGA Consulting is excited to announce a definitive agreement to collaborate with Jack Silversin, DMD, DrPH, and Mary Jane Kornacki to provide innovative services and support for developing physician-organization compacts. This partnership marks a significant milestone in AMGA Consulting's ongoing commitment to supporting healthcare organizations in navigating complex change  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 7 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release: The Commission releases for public comment Draft Addenda on Recreational Measures Setting Process for Bluefish, Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass. The states of Maine through North Carolina have scheduled hearings to gather public input on the Draft Addenda between January 14 and January 29, 2025, and written comments will be accepted through February 15, 2025. The Draft Ad  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 6 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release: With only 27 days remaining until telehealth flexibilities are set to expire, the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and ATA Action continue to urge Congress to extend access to critically-needed virtual care services in a year-end legislative package. "Our healthcare system and millions of Americans have benefitted from unprecedented bipartisan, bicameral support for telehealth, across  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 6 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: Contractors Continue to Hire Workers as Association Urges Incoming Trump Administration to Accelerate Federal Reviews so Construction Can Start on Infrastructure and Other Construction Projects Construction sector employment rose by 10,000 jobs in November with moderate increases in both residential and nonresidential jobs, according to an analysis of new govern  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 7 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: By Delaney Dixon On November 13, 2024, the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) launched the EV Home Charge grant program to save Colorado residents money on installing at-home electric vehicle (EV) chargers, primarily in rural communities. This program will help Coloradans cover the costs of electric panel and wiring upgrades -- often the most expensive part of EV charger installation. A total  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 7 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following statement on Dec. 6, 2024: * * * A coalition of organizations representing pharmacies and pharmacists across all practice settings sent a letter on Dec. 4 to Congressional leadership urging that the U.S. Congress act without delay and enact this year the must-pass pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms in Medicare and Medicaid that have advanced on a bipartisan, bicameral basis. The multi-assoc  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 7 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release: A coalition of organizations representing pharmacies and pharmacists across all practice settings sent a letter on Dec. 4 to Congressional leadership urging that the U.S. Congress act without delay and enact this year the must-pass pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms in Medicare and Medicaid that have advanced on a bipartisan, bicameral basis. The multi-association coalition, made  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 7 -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: The Retail Industry Leaders Association, RILA, has joined fellow members of the Skills First Coalition in signing a letter (https://rila.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#61000000dOrP/a/UV000003elUj/mq0XFIaSShe2TYNYXYTu65jO_Xo6MfTFC_pRvaZIMA4) sent to leadership in both chambers of Congress commending the bipartisan, bicameral, A Stronger Workforce for America Act, and urging its swift passage. Th  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Dec. 6 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: ERWIN, Tenn. -- This week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sent a letter to CSX Transportation, ordering the rail company to stop mining the Nolichucky River for rock and fill. The letter comes after the Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of American Rivers and American Whitewater, sued the Army Corps and two other federal agencies for approving CSX's harmful   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 6 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: Today, the Trucking Cares Foundation and the Tennessee Trucking Foundation each donated $5,000 to help purchase car seats for parents and guardians in Tennessee who are unable to afford them. The combined $10,000 donation for the second straight year to the Ollie Otter Booster Seat and Seat Belt Safety Program will provide up to 200 car seats or booster seats to Tennes  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 7 -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: Virginia Union University (VUU) and Bank of America announced a transformative partnership aimed at empowering young adults with financial knowledge through the grand opening of the VUU Financial Markets Lab. This initiative was supported by a $1 million grant from Bank of America to launch the Workforce Development and Financial Markets Program, known as MORE (My Opportunity is Real Essential). The program prepa  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 7 -- The Vision Council issued the following news release: The Vision Council, the leading voice for the optical industry, announces the publication of ASTM F3164-24, the Standard Specification for Eye Protectors for Racket Sports (Racquetball, Squash, Tennis, Pickleball). This updated standard replaces the 2019 version and now includes testing methods for pickleball. ASTM F3164-24 Standard Specification for Eye Protectors for Racket Sports (Racquetball, Squash, Tenn  more