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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday March 15, 2020 ( 12 items )  

American Property Casualty Insurance Association Supports Indiana's Hands-Free Driving Legislation Sent to the Governor
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 11 -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association issued the following news release: Indiana is well on its way to becoming the latest state to strengthen its distracted driving laws by making it illegal statewide for a driver to hold a handheld communications device while operating a moving motor vehicle, according to the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA). Legislation (HB 1070) was approved by the Legislature today and will be sent to G  more

American Society of Landscape Architects Publishes Guides to Highlight Successful Cross-Disciplinary Collaborations for Healthy, Equitable Communities
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The American Society of Landscape Architects issued the following news release: The eight member organizations of the Joint Call to Action for Healthy Communities (JCTA) Coalition published ten discussion guides to highlight successful cross-disciplinary collaborations for healthy, equitable communities. The guides feature 10 case studies from across the country, including California, Colorado, Kentucky, Indiana, and Washington, D.C., and examine the keys to their succe  more

Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association: Winston-Salem State, Virginia State Advance to NCAA Division II Men Basketball Tournament
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 10 -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: The 2020 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship bracket was announced with two teams from the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), Winston-Salem State and Virginia State, making the field of 64. CIAA tournament champion Winston-Salem State earned an automatic bid and enter the tournament as the No. 8 seed in the Atlantic Region. They will take on the region's   more

National Conference of Insurance Legislators Concludes Successful 2020 Spring Meeting in Charlotte
MANASQUAN, New Jersey, March 14 -- The National Conference of Insurance Legislators issued the following news release: * * * - Four New Model Laws Adopted, Keynote Speaker Addressed Coronavirus, Continued Timely Policy Discussion * * * Despite the omnipresent spectre of the coronavirus, the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) concluded a successful 2020 Spring Meeting at the Charlotte Marriott City Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. There were 273 total registered attendees c  more

National Marine Manufacturers Association: Indiana Legislature Passes Resolution Encouraging Establishment of Office of Outdoor Recreation
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 11 -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Last week, the Indiana House of Representatives passed Senate Concurrent Resolution #15, which urges the creation of an Indiana Office of Outdoor Recreation Development. NMMA applauds Indiana legislators in the Senate and House for recognizing the importance the outdoor recreation economy has on the Hoosier state. The resolution, sponsored by State Senator Blake Doriot, outlines the   more

New Sigma Book Provides a Common-Sense Approach to Learning About Care Delivery in a Community Setting
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 10 -- The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing issued the following news: As healthcare costs continue to outpace the economy, healthcare systems are shifting from fee-for-service to a value-based payment system to deliver high-quality care and reduce costs. This shift presents an opportunity for nurses to take the lead in transforming care delivery and improve patient experience while reducing costs. Filled with practical content for both clinica  more

Nonprofit & Voluntary Sector Quarterly Journal Issues Research Articles in April 2020 Edition
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 12 -- Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, a peer-reviewed journal that seeks to promote voluntarism, citizen participation, philanthropy and nonprofit organizations from the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action, published research articles on the following topics in its April 2020 edition: * Advancing Public Health Through Tax-Exempt Hospitals: Nonprofits' Revenue Streams and Provision of Collective Goods * Bringing Politic  more

Personal Trainers, Fitness Professionals and the Coronavirus
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 10 -- The American College of Sports Medicine issued the following news release: Personal trainers, exercise physiologists and fitness professionals may especially concerned about the novel 2019 coronavirus, now called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, or SARS-CoV-2. Due to the frequency and physical proximity with which you have interactions with individuals and potentially infected surfaces, the ACSM would like to offer helpful resources on how you   more

Sierra Club Calls on Indiana's Governor to Veto Bill Aimed at Propping Up Coal Industry at Customers' Expense
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 11 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: A piece of dangerous and unnecessary legislation that would slow the retirement of Indiana's aging, polluting coal fleets, lead to higher bills for families and businesses, and worsen the climate crisis is headed to Gov. Eric Holcomb's desk, and Sierra Club and its supporters urge him to veto it. Representatives from grassroots environmental groups, economic justice organizations, consumer watchdog groups an  more

Society of Professional Journalists Asks Debate Moderators to Question Presidential Candidates About First Amendment Rights of Journalists
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 14 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists sent a request to moderators of Sunday night's presidential debate to ask candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders about their commitment to the First Amendment rights of journalists. The letter, in part, says, "As the nation's most broad-based journalism organization, the Society of Professional Journalists urges you to ask questions about press freedom   more

UAW on Coronavirus Identified at Kokomo FCA Facility
DETROIT, Michigan, March 13 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following statement by Vice President Cindy Estrada: "Our thoughts and support are with our UAW member and their family, friends and community in Kokomo, Indiana. The UAW has been actively monitoring and reacting to issues related to the spread of COVID-19. We are working with FCA on this first discovery of the virus at one of their facilities as well as on the precautions and measures necessary to protect our UAW FCA membe  more

Winners Announced for NAFA's 2020 Fleet Excellence Awards
PRINCETON, New Jersey, March 11 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release: NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry's largest membership association, announces the winners for NAFA's 2020 Fleet Excellence Awards (FLEXYs), the top honors in the fleet and mobility industry. They will be presented on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, during NAFA's annual conference, the Institute & Expo (I&E). The 2  more