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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Tennessee Newsletter for Sunday February 16, 2020 ( 16 items )  

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B - Neuropsychiatric Genetics Issues Research Articles in March 2020 Edition
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, Feb. 13 -- The American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B - Neuropsychiatric Genetics, a journal that says it provides a forum for experimental and clinical investigations of the genetic, epigenetic and protein signaling mechanisms underlying neurologic and psychiatric disorders, published research articles, including the following topics, in its March 2020 edition: CASE REPORTS IN DIVERSE POPULATIONS: * Evidence of GMPPA founder mutation in indigenous Guatemalan popula  more

American Medical Association Presents Service Award to Tennessee's Chief Medical Officer
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release: The American Medical Association (AMA) presented Timothy F. Jones, M.D., a physician who serves as chief medical officer for the Tennessee Department of Health, with the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service. Before being named chief medical officer, Dr. Jones served as state epidemiologist and assistant commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health, where he led work to contain  more

American Public Power Association and NRECA Oppose Administration Plans for Tennessee Valley Authority and the Power Marketing Administrations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The American Public Power Association issued the following news release on Feb. 10: The American Public Power Association (APPA) and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) are--again--disappointed to see that the fiscal year (FY) 2021 budget request released by President Trump proposes to divest the transmission assets held by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and three of the Power Marketing Administrations (PMAs): Southwestern Power Administratio  more

Free KFC - From PETA?
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 14 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Feb. 13: * * * - It's Vegan, Of Course! PETA Will Spread the Love on Valentine's Day With Beyond Fried Chicken Giveaway * * * On Valentine's Day, PETA members and a "chicken" will pass out free samples of Beyond Fried Chicken outside the KFC on Rosa L. Parks Boulevard to promote the fast-food chain's new animal-free option, which is now available at nearly 100 stores and sold out  more

Institute for Justice: Tennessee Parents Stand Up for School Choice and Join Lawsuit to Defend ESA Program
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release: A group of parents partnered with the Institute for Justice (IJ) to defend the Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program, an educational choice initiative, against a lawsuit challenging its constitutionality. By formally intervening in the lawsuit, the parents will ensure that the thousands of Tennessee families benefiting from the program are represented as the lawsuit progresses through the co  more

Nashville Symphony Unveils 2020/21 Lineup
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 13 -- The Nashville Symphony Association issued the following news release on Feb. 12: * * * - Season Tickets Now Available * * * The Nashville Symphony has announced its 2020/21 season, which features more than 100 classical, pops, jazz and family concerts with the GRAMMY(R)-winning orchestra, as well as appearances by top-flight guest artists, film favorites with live orchestra and more. The season kicks off on Sept. 10-12, 2020, with a powerful women's suffrage  more

National Association of State Energy Officials: Tennessee Office of Energy Programs Director Champions SEP Before House
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials issued the following news: By Cassie Powers On January 29, the Tennessee Office of Energy Programs participated in an energy efficiency briefing at the U.S. House of Representatives, held by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and hosted by Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) and Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE). The briefing invited experts from government and the private sector to explore how energy eff  more

National Marine Manufacturers Association: Boat Titling Legislation Introduced in Tennessee
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Last Thursday, the Uniform Certificate of Title Act was filed in the Tennessee General Assembly - a top recreational boating industry priority. NMMA and its industry partners actively support the legislation, calling titling a vital tool in the effort to protect consumers from buying damaged, destroyed, or stolen boats. Vessel titles, like VIN numbers, ensure that clear ownership is d  more

New Website Powered by St. Jude Informs Families Facing Childhood Cancer No Matter Where the Patient Receives Treatment
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 13 -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a leader in the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer, has launched Together, https://together.StJude.org, an online resource for anyone affected by childhood cancer. Together offers information about diseases, diagnosis and treatment options, as well as supportive care resources and shared stories of hope, healing and experienc  more

Real Estate Counselors Volunteer Advisory Services to Assist Memphis' Agricenter International
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- Counselors of Real Estate issued the following news release: A team of six professionals from The Counselors of Real Estate provided expertise and recommendations to the leadership of Agricenter International in Memphis, Tennessee, on how to best create synergies and catalysts for economic development and additional community involvement on the 1,000-acre property. The Counselors' public service initiative, the CRE Consulting Corps, assists non-profit groups and m  more

Seven Medical Societies Join the American College of Rheumatology to Oppose Insurer Policy Limiting Access to In-Office Treatments
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 12 -- The American College of Rheumatology issued the following news release: * * * - Groups Express Grave Concerns Over Patient Access, Safety and Medication Waste * * * In comments submitted to BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, medical societies representing rheumatology, ophthalmology, dermatology, gastroenterology and urology specialists joined the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) to raise grave concerns about a recent insurance trend that requires providers  more

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy: Community Groups to Gather and Urge Knoxville to 'Show Some Love' for Climate Program Funding
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 12 -- The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy issued the following news release: In August of 2019, the City of Knoxville passed carbon reduction goals that aim to cut city government carbon emissions 50% from 2005 levels by 2030 and cut community-wide carbon emissions 80% by 2050. Meeting these goals through renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation can help lower Knoxvillians' electricity bills, improve air quality and public health, protect Knoxv  more

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Unraveling Mechanisms of Ventricular Enlargement Linked to Schizophrenia
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 15 -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: Enlarged cerebral ventricles are found in 80% of individuals with schizophrenia, yet the mechanisms that lead to ventricular enlargement are mostly unknown. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have found that two microRNAs play a critical role in a mechanism that results in ventricular enlargement in a type of mouse model. The results were reported in Nature Communications. D  more

Tennessee Bar Association Members Lobby for Repeal of Professional Privilege Tax
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 12 -- The Tennessee Bar Association issued the following news: The TBA joined with several professional organizations for a "Day on the Hill" to encourage the Tennessee General Assembly to repeal or reduce the Professional Privilege Tax. The group was addressed by several lawmakers, including Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally, R-Oak Ridge, and House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossvillle, both of whom are in support of a repeal. Gov. Bill Lee proposed a $200 reducti  more

Tennessee Hospital Association Small and Rural Conference
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, Feb. 14 -- The Tennessee Hospital Association issued the following news: The Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) invites healthcare professionals to discuss strategies and concerns facing rural communities. As rural healthcare providers continue to face significant challenges with pressures to increase efficiencies, improve coordination across the care spectrum, manage workforce shortages, focus on innovative ideas and strategies, NOW is the time to: * Examine leadership  more

The National Association of County and City Health Officials Announces Over $1 Million in Medical Reserve Corps Operational Readiness Awards
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