NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: Farmers and ranchers are being denied due process as part of an abuse of discretion by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, according to a scathing ruling by the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. The ruling is highlighted in a letter from the American Farm Bureau Federation calling on Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to enact much-needed reforms in the agency. The letter fo  more

MAHWAH, New Jersey, Sept. 13 -- The Andrew Goodman Foundation issued the following statement on District Court Judge Aleta A. Trauger's decision to grant a preliminary injunction against Tennessee's voter suppression law: "We commend U.S. District Court Judge Aleta A. Trauger on the just decision to halt the implementation of this deceptive and unconstitutional law. It is a blatant attempt to use the law to threaten, intimidate, and bully organizations that are engaged in registering voters wi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- The Andrew Goodman Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Suspending Law that has "Chilling Effect" on Third-Party Registration Activity * * * Judge Aleta A. Trauger issued an opinion granting a preliminary injunction in Tennessee N.A.A.C.P v. Hargett, enjoining a new Tennessee law that threatens criminal and civil penalties on civic engagement organizations that conduct voter registration drives, both infor  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following statement by Ben Miller, vice president for postsecondary education, after Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee's Chairman Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, announced a plan to reform the Higher Education Act: "Chairman Alexander's proposal fails to address the greatest challenges confronting America's higher education system--from meager state funding and insufficient accountability to a loan repayment   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: The Country Music Association's acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series Presented by U.S. Bank has announced a performance in Albuquerque at KiMo Theatre Tuesday, Oct. 15 featuring Lauren Alaina, Erin Enderlin, Sierra Hull and Luke Laird. The series hosts an intimate round of performances with some of Country Music's top songwriters taking turns sharing the stories behind their hit songs and performing t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: The Country Music Association hosted its 16th Annual Artist Luncheon featuring a panel of the Country Music Hall of Fame Class of 2019 inductees - Jerry Bradley, Brooks & Dunn and Ray Stevens. Artist members of the trade association were invited to hear first-hand about each inductee's journey to icon status and their specific role in making Country Music history. The panel was hosted by WSM radio  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 19 -- Wolters Kluwer Health issued the following news release: Wolters Kluwer, Health today announced that Covenant Health, a 10-hospital health system based in Knoxville, Tennessee, has added UpToDate(R) Advanced and Lexicomp(R), its evidence-based interactive clinical decision support and drug information tools. The regional healthcare network opted to expand its longtime access to UpToDate at one hospital to all 10, as well as to approximately 100 clinics, spanning 23 countie  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- The Defenders of Wildlife issued the following news: * * * - Conservation and restoration efforts to focus on North America's largest species of aquatic salamander * * * The Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy (ARC) has received a $100,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) that will be used for programs that help conserve and protect the eastern hellbender salamander. ARC and conservation partner Defenders of Wildlife contributed $50,  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: The American Farm Bureau is reminding everyone in agricultural communities about their role in staying safe on the farm and ranch during National Farm Safety and Health Week (Sept. 15-21). The theme of the week is "Shift Farm Safety into High Gear." "The Farm Bureau Safety and Health Network will be sharing resources with county and state Farm Bureaus and joining the conversation about far  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following statement by President and CEO Vanita Gupta after Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, objection on the Senate floor to the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education Act, which funds Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions: Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, released the following stat  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * - St. Jude launches Paws at Play hospital dog program to help pediatric patients cope with the challenges of treatment and hospitalization. * * * This week, staff at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital welcomed their two newest colleagues, who walked through the doors on four furry legs. Huckleberry, a Golden Doodle, and Puggle, a Golden Retriever, are the newest hires of the Chil  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- The Nashville Symphony Association issued the following news release: The Nashville Symphony has announced two fall community concerts that will give music lovers of all ages the chance to experience the GRAMMY(R)-winning orchestra free of charge this October. Full details are available below. Please add both concerts to all event and calendar listings. Free Community Event Concierto en Plaza Mariachi con tu Sinfonica de Nashville 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Octob  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 19 -- NSF International issued the following news release: Every year, tradeshows and conferences generate thousands of tons of waste in the form of flyers, hand-outs, packaging, coffee cups and more. A closer look reveals an estimated 60 million people attend tradeshows each year--with each attendee generating up to 20 pounds of waste. Not surprisingly, this has a significant impact on the environment. Not wanting to add to the problem, E-Reuse Services worked with   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 -- Public Library Association, division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release: Today, the Public Library Association (PLA) announced that registration and housing are officially open for the PLA 2020 Conference. The conference will take place Feb. 25-29 in downtown Nashville, Tennessee; most events will be held at the Music City Center, located at 201 Fifth Avenue South. Offered biennially, the PLA Conference is the premier event for  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: Governors are supporting a variety of policies to encourage greater use of electric vehicles, but many barriers to adoption remain, the National Governors Association (NGA) concluded in a white paper that summarized discussions from four regional workshops. Motivations for taking action include potential environmental, economic development, resiliency and financial benefits. State interest in the topi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Young Invincibles, a non-profit, issued the following statement by Executive Director Rachel Fleischer in response to Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, proposed higher education bills: Earlier today, Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) outlined a series of piecemeal bills to address a variety of challenges facing students as they struggle throughout the process of applying for, affording, and completing a higher education. The proposals would impact the FAFSA, Pell Grant  more