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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Friday June 20, 2025 ( 18 items )  

ACLU of Kentucky, National Center for LGBTQ Rights Respond to Supreme Court Ruling in U.S. V. Skrmetti
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 19 -- The National Center for Lesbian Rights issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * ACLU of Kentucky, National Center for LGBTQ Rights Respond to Supreme Court Ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti WASHINGTON, D.C.- This morning, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a challenge brought by three transgender adolescents, their families, and a Memphis-based medical provider against a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming hormone thera  more

Cadence Launches Cache-Coherent HiFi 5s SMP for Next-Gen Audio Applications
SAN JOSE, California, June 20 -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release: * * * Cadence Launches Cache-Coherent HiFi 5s SMP for Next-Gen Audio Applications Next-generation consumer and automotive audio is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and market drivers such as generative AI-based audio processing, immersive soundscapes, and advanced infotainment in software-defined vehicles demand ste  more

Cedars-Sinai: How Does a Baby's Brain Develop?
LOS ANGELES, California, June 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news: * * * How Does a Baby's Brain Develop? * The connections a baby's brain forms during the first two years of life, coupled with a baby's genetic makeup, offer a window into their development. Cedars-Sinai pediatric neurologists, developmental neuroscientists and brain imaging experts are working to better understand infant brain connections and gen  more

Experian Accelerates Migration to AWS to Drive Innovation with Generative AI
COSTA MESA, California, June 19 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release: * * * Experian Accelerates Migration to AWS to Drive Innovation with Generative AI * Global data and technology leader expands its cloud footprint to enhance performance and reliability, using AWS analytics and AI capabilities to give financial organizations access to real-time intelligence SEATTLE--June 19, 2025-- Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS  more

FICO Announces New Stock Repurchase Program on June 19, 2025
SAN JOSE, California, June 20 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * FICO Announces New Stock Repurchase Program on June 19, 2025 Bozeman, MT - June 19, 2025 - Global analytics leader, FICO (NYSE:FICO), today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program to acquire up to $1 billion of the company's outstanding common stock. This new program was approved following completion of FICO's previous stock repurchase program, which was  more

FICO Survey: UK Consumers Trail Europeans in Real-Time Payments
SAN JOSE, California, June 20 (TNSrep) -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * FICO Survey: UK Consumers Trail Europeans in Real-Time Payments As scam losses mount, only one-third of Brits consider RTP to be more secure than a credit card * LONDON, 19 June 2025 - An international survey on the uptake, trust, and future of real-time payments (RTP) from global analytics software leader FICO suggests that UK consumers are behind other European markets. Of the f  more

ICYMI: NY Times Opinion: "Senator Padilla: The Trump Administration Handcuffed Me, but I Refuse to Stay Silent"
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: NY Times Opinion: "Senator Padilla: The Trump Administration Handcuffed Me, but I Refuse to Stay Silent" * NY Times Op-Ed Padilla: "If this administration is willing to handcuff a U.S. senator, imagine what it is willing to do to any American who dares to speak up." WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary I  more

Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommMichael Christensen, Former Head Coach, Carson HS (CA)
WACO, Texas, June 19 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommMichael Christensen, Former Head Coach, Carson HS (CA) * This week on Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Michael Christensen, a longtime high school football coach and former Head Coach at Carson High School (CA). With over 35 years of experience on the sidelines, Coach Christensen brings a wealth of knowledge  more

NCLR and GLAD Law Respond to the Skrmetti Supreme Court Ruling
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 19 -- The National Center for Lesbian Rights issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * NCLR and GLAD Law Respond to the Skrmetti Supreme Court Ruling WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Supreme Court of the United States today issued its ruling in United States v. Skrmetti, upholding Tennessee's ban on healthcare for transgender youth. Today's decision has no impact in states where health care for transgender youth is not currently banned. Every major me  more

New GENESIS Project to Advance Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing in Europe
MILPITAS, California, June 19 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * New GENESIS Project to Advance Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing in Europe * 58 Partners Charged with Implementing Cutting-Edge Solutions for Emission Control, Materials Innovation, Waste Reduction, and Raw Material Reuse Brussels, Belgium - A pan-European consortium dedicated to developing s  more

Oakbrook and Experian launch 'OakbrookOne' with ReFi technology - A Simpler, Smarter Way to Consolidate Debt
COSTA MESA, California, June 19 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release: * * * Oakbrook and Experian launch 'OakbrookOne' with ReFi technology - A Simpler, Smarter Way to Consolidate Debt * Oakbrook and Experian launch 'OakbrookOne' with ReFi technology - A Simpler, Smarter Way to Consolidate Debt * OakbrookOne is a new credit product powered by Experian's ReFi technology, giving previously declined consumers access t  more

Occidental Rocks Italy: Geology Students Dig Into Plate Tectonics in Calabria
LOS ANGELES, California, June 20 -- Occidental College issued the following news: * * * Occidental Rocks Italy: Geology students dig into plate tectonics in Calabria By Eliana Joftus Two geology majors traveled with their professor to southern Italy to study tectonic plate movements through mineral dating. They enjoyed cappuccinos, volcano views, and fieldwork in the sun. This month, geology majors Jasper Clarkson '27 and Katie Patton '27 ventured to Calabria, Italy, along with Assistant Pr  more

Padilla Slams Energy Secretary for Budget Cuts Gutting American Renewable Energy, Technological Innovation, and Industry
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Slams Energy Secretary for Budget Cuts Gutting American Renewable Energy, Technological Innovation, and Industry * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to question Secretary of Energy Chris Wright on President Trump's America-last budget bill that would decimate the renewable energy economy, hamper A  more

Salesforce Extends Relationship With National Broadcasting Leader Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 20 -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Salesforce Extends Relationship with National Broadcasting Leader Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Nexstar to leverage Salesforce's deeply unified platform, including Agentforce, to enhance advertising sales operations * Salesforce, the world's #1 AI CRM, today announced it is extending its relationship with Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), one of the nati  more

Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Understanding the War Between Israel and Iran - Q&A With Amichai Magen and Abbas Milani
STANFORD, California, June 20 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * Understanding the War between Israel and Iran: Q&A with Amichai Magen and Abbas Milani Amichai Magen and Abbas Milani explore the geopolitical dynamics and implications of the ongoing violence between Israel and Iran. * As tensions flare between Israel and Iran, the longstanding rivalry between these two nations has entered a critical juncture, marked by   more

Sweet Success: How Butter Baked Cake Co. Boosted Sales & Efficiency With CMTC Support
LONG BEACH, California, June 20 -- California Manufacturing Technology Consulting issued the following news release: * * * Sweet Success: How Butter Baked Cake Co. Boosted Sales & Efficiency with CMTC Support California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) recently partnered with Butter Baked Cake Co. to help the California-based specialty food manufacturer overcome operational and marketing challenges. Located in Oceanside, CA, Butter Baked Cake Co. manufactures sugar-free, gluten-fre  more

UCLA Anderson Forecast: U.S., California Economies Slow Amid Persistent Economic, Geopolitical Uncertainties
LOS ANGELES, California, June 19 (TNSrpt) -- The University of California issued the following news release: * * * UCLA Anderson Forecast: U.S., California economies slow amid persistent economic, geopolitical uncertainties Key takeaways * The nation. Given the unprecedented levels of uncertainty, UCLA Anderson Forecast economists say the national forecast is subject to numerous risks. The unemployment rate and inflation are predicted to rise, while GDP growth is expected to slow. * Califor  more

WATCH: Sen. Schiff Warns Against Republicans' Plans to Cut Health Care for Millions, Blasts Hegseth's Disastrous Response on Handling of Military Orders
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Warns Against Republicans' Plans to Cut Health Care for Millions, Blasts Hegseth's Disastrous Response on Handling of Military Orders * "They're basically borrowing from our kids and our grandkids to fund a tax cut for really wealthy people right now, that's what we're doing. We're borrowing against the future." View the full interview HERE. Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator A  more