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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for 2026-01-12 ( 6 items )  
American Association for Justice Report Advocates Raising Outdated Auto Insurance Minimums (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- THE CASE FOR RAISING AUTO INSURANCE MINIMUMS - A report from American Association for Justice - January 2026 (8 pages) * * * American Association for Justice issued a report arguing that minimum auto insurance limits in 48 states and DC fail to cover modern crash costs amid soaring vehicle prices over $50,000 and repairs rendering one in five collisions total losses. Over 40,000 annual fatalities and 2 million injuries generate $340 billion in economic costs, y more ST

American Bar Association Issues Report on Lawyers as Public Citizens (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- LAWYER AS PUBLIC CITIZEN - Collaboration, Civics, & Civility - A report from American Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois - November 2025 (53 pages) * * * American Bar Association (ABA) issued a report examining lawyers' pivotal role in upholding democracy's cornerstones through civic engagement, rule of law advocacy and public service. The analysis underscores how attorneys, as stewards of justice, bridge legal expertise with community needs, fostering trust in more ST

ICE Out For Good Concludes Day One With Overwhelming Peaceful Actions (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ICE Out For Good Concludes Day One With Overwhelming Peaceful Actions * WASHINGTON - Today, peaceful protests and vigils kicked off the ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action to honor the lives lost at the hands of ICE, demand accountability more PR

IDSA and Over 200 Health Organizations Urge Congress to Conduct Oversight of Changes to Vaccine Schedule (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following joint statement on Jan. 9, 2026, by over 200 organizations: * * * IDSA and over 200 health organizations urge Congress to conduct oversight of changes to vaccine schedule Dear [Senator/Representative]: The undersigned organizations, representing health care clinicians, public health professionals, scientists, patients, and family advocates, urge you to conduct swift and robust oversight regarding  more PR

Murphy, 13 Senators Call On Appropriations Leadership To Defend Funding For Northeast Corridor Development, Expanded Amtrak Lines Nationwide (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, 13 Senators Call On Appropriations Leadership To Defend Funding For Northeast Corridor Development, Expanded Amtrak Lines Nationwide * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, led 13 of his Democratic Senate colleagues in urging U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee leadership, including the Appropriations Subcommittee on  more PR

New Canaan High School's Lou Marinelli Named 2025 AFCA/AFCF Power of Influence Award Winner (10)
WACO, Texas, Jan. 11 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * New Canaan High School's Lou Marinelli Named 2025 AFCA/AFCF Power of Influence Award Winner * New Canaan (Conn.) High School head coach Lou Marinelli has been named the recipient of the 2025 AFCA/AFCF Power of Influence Award. This award is given jointly by the American Football Coaches Association(r) and the American Football Coaches Foundation(r). Marinelli was nominated by more PR