WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The American Forest and Paper Association issued the following statement on Feb. 13 by President and CEO Heidi Brock in response to introduction of the Trillion Trees Act by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas: American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock released the following statement in response to Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) introducing the "Trillion Trees Act" in the U.S. House of Representatives: "Sustainable forestry is a core value amon  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 14 [TNSk12research] -- Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance issued the following news release: The National School Breakfast Program makes it possible for all school children in the U.S. to receive a nutritious breakfast every school day. Arkansas ranks number 6 on the annual School Breakfast Scorecard released this week by the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC, a national anti-hunger advocacy group). The Scorecard ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia on the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement by Keysha Brooks-Coley, vice president of federal advocacy: * * * - Court Says Approval of Arkansas' Work Requirements Was 'Arbitrary and Capricious' * * * The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled unanimously that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) should not have approved work requirements and other barriers to eligibility for Medicaid as part of a reque  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 13 -- The Professional Bull Riders issued the following news: Ahead of the 2020 WinStar World Casino and Resort PBR Global Cup USA, presented by Monster Energy, changes have been announced to the rosters for Team USA Eagles and Wolves, in addition to the international contingent set to represent two-time, and defending, PBR Global Cup Champions Team Brazil. Additionally, the coaching lineup for both Team USA Eagles and Australia have been modified, with the host nation's  more

TUCKER, Georgia, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Poultry Foundation issued the following news release: Guillermo Tellez, a senior at the University of Arkansas, was named the Frank Perdue Scholarship Student of the Year during the USPOULTRY Foundation College Student Career Program, held in conjunction with the 2020 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). The scholarship is named in Frank Perdue's honor, for his dedication to aspiring young people studying for careers in the poultry industry, an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The National Association of County and City Health Officials issued the following news release: * * * - Funding awarded in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Caroli  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- USA Rice Federation issued the following news: At this year's annual meeting of the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board (ARRPB), USA Rice President & CEO Betsy Ward reflected on the challenges the U.S. rice industry faced in 2019, and reported on the important role USA Rice plays in Washington fighting for sound policies, and advocating for U.S.-grown rice in markets here and around the world. Ward and Michael Klein, vice president of communications and   more