All Policy & Public Interest
The latest news regarding all matters of policy and public interest. This section contains releases regarding issues of government, international relations and trade, politics, education, economics, law, welfare, advocacy, and charity concerns. Learn about recent policy decisions as well as important campaigns, strategies, and protests in all areas of public interest. Also included are poll results, statistical information and announcements, and legal news.
Bipartisan legislation to protect water utilities, ratepayers from PFAS cleanup costs introduced in U.S. House of Representatives
The American Water Works Association (AWWA), as a member of the Water Coalition Against PFAS, supports the introduction of bipartisan legislation that would provide liability protections for water systems under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act...
The National Association of Mortgage Brokers Celebrates Tremendous Successes During its 33rd Annual Legislative & Regulatory Conference
Only volunteer-led and membership-driven national organization representing mortgage brokers, delivered rewarding experience for its members who were able to engage members from the U.S. Congress, FHFA, HUD and industry leaders WASHINGTON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National...
Not What Defines Us Launches a New Online Community to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault
Survivors can join the anonymous, confidential online community and join a safe space to give and receive support during their healing journey DANVERS, Mass., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Not What Defines Us (https://notwhatdefinesus.org/), a groundbreaking new non-profit...
University of Michigan Student Receives SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship
The SBB Research Group Foundation has named Nadxieli Valencia a STEM Scholarship recipient CHICAGO, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The SBB Research Group Foundation named Nadxieli Valencia a recipient of its STEM scholarship. The $2,500 award empowers students to create value for...
The Windward Institute Launches Reading Screenings Outreach Program
The program aims to fill a need to screen children for reading difficulties in early grades and provide resources for students who need intervention. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, April 20 The Windward Institute, a division of The Windward School,...
Comagine Health and the Utah Health Information Network (UHIN) Announce Affiliation
Comagine Health, a national nonprofit health care consulting firm, and the Utah Health Information Network (UHIN), a leading health care information technology organization, recently announced they are affiliating. SEATTLE, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Comagine Health, a national...
United States Wellness Economy Now Valued at $1.8 Trillion - The Largest Wellness Market in the World
Global Wellness Institute, in partnership with National Academy of Sports Medicine®, releases new data on all 11 US wellness sectors. MIAMI, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the leading non-profit research organization for the global wellness...
The Gold Law Firm P.C. Secures $625,000 Age Discrimination Verdict
Today, Attorneys Will Rieser, Esq. and Brian C. Farrell, Esq. of The Gold Law Firm P.C. secured a $625,000.01 verdict against Boulevard Autogroup, LLC on behalf of their client, Michael Burgo, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The Honorable Judge Mark...
Shearwater Health Recognized as an Alliance Certified Ethical Recruiter
Through the Alliance for Ethical International Recruitment Practices NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shearwater Health, a global leader in clinical solutions for the healthcare industry, announced today that it has received the prestigious distinction of Certified...
Sonoma County Coalition of Hosts and Friends Established to Foster Collaboration and Advocacy in Hospitality Sector
A new era of collaboration and advocacy in the hospitality sector emerges with the formal establishment of the Sonoma County Coalition of Hosts and Friends. As a 501(c)(6) status pending non-profit trade association, the coalition aims to unite and empower hosts of short term rentals...
Denver Zoo Expands Wildlife Conservation Efforts to Africa
New Partnerships Will Help Protect Two Endangered Species Found at the Zoo—Gorillas and Grey Crowned Cranes DENVER, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- At Denver Zoo's 80-acre campus three miles east of downtown Denver, a troop of Critically Endangered western lowland gorillas enjoy the...
Cascade® Wild Bird Feeders by Ideam LLC Wins Inventors Spotlight Best Marketing Award during 2024 National Hardware Show
The United Inventors Association (UIA) selected Cascade® Wild Bird Feeders for "Best Marketing" based on the company's booth and brand presentation in the Inventors Spotlight category DENVER, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ideam LLC, creator of the innovative Cascade® Wild Bird...
Etech Enlists AllCampus for Employee Development Program
With the new partnership, Etech employees will gain access to hundreds of degree options, tailored administrative support and low- to no-cost tuition CHICAGO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AllCampus, a leading higher education management company partnering with top universities and...
FastWave Medical Extends Intellectual Property Portfolio with the Issuance of its Utility Patent for Novel Laser-IVL Technology
Fast-moving medical device startup continues to fortify its intellectual property protection with the company's latest patent for a novel laser-IVL system from USPTO. MINNEAPOLIS, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FastWave Medical, a pre-revenue medical device company developing...
YMCA Locations Across the Country Set Kids Up for Summer Success at Healthy Kids Day
Free and open to the public, this annual event features a day of fun-filled activities to celebrate kids being kids. CHICAGO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, April 20, YMCA locations across the country will be taking part in the Y's Healthy Kids Day®, the Y's nationwide...
Jericho Project Looks to the Future in Celebrate! 2024 Empowering Tomorrow - Gala for Change
41-year-old nonprofit ending homelessness for families, veterans and young LGBTQ+ adults NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jericho Project, a nationally-acclaimed nonprofit ending homelessness for thousands of New Yorkers, will chart a bold course for the future as it honors...
transcosmos Xi'an Center in China becomes a certified Job Training Center
Fulfilling its corporate social responsibility and helping local young adults find employment TOKYO, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. is proud to announce that Xi'an Center, its operations center in China was certified as a certified Job Training Center in the Xi'an...
National Youth Bike Summit coming to the Lehigh Valley this June
Community Bike Works, regional youth organization, to host a weekend of rides and learning that offers teen leadership lessons ALLENTOWN, Pa., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Community Bike Works, a Lehigh Valley-based youth mentoring organization, is thrilled to announce that it has...
A2SV Launches New Staffing Arm, Eskalate, to Connect African Tech Talent with Companies Around the World, and Expands Executive Team to Lead the Initiative
Eskalate marks a significant step in the organization's commitment to cultivating tech expertise throughout the continent by bridging the gap between African students and top tech companies ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Africa to Silicon Valley (A2SV), a...
H&P Law Completes First Civil Rights Case in Nevada State History
H&P Law Completed the First Civil Rights Case in the History of Nevada State to Secure Compensation for James Herndon After the Use of Excessive Force. HENDERSON, Nev., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- H&P Law completed the first case involving civil rights tried under Nevada's...