ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release: * * * ABI Applauds House Passage of "Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act" Alexandria, Va. -- The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) applauds the House of Representatives' passage yesterday of H.R. 7730, the "Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act." Rep. Ben Cline (R-Va.) introduced the measure with bipartisan cosponsors in the House on Feb. 26 to permanently raise the debt limit back to $7.5 million for small businesses electing to file for b more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 17 [Category: Health Care] (TNSrpt) -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Accelerated research, increased investment signal landmark year for food is medicine * DALLAS, Sept. 17, 2026 -The emerging public health field of food is medicine (FIM) experienced a rapid acceleration in the number of research studies published and substantial progress in advancing public policy. These trends demonstrate the growing potential for healthcare-integrated nutrition interventions to improve health more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Advancement Project, a non-profit that develops community-based solutions based on legal analysis and public education campaigns, issued the following news release: * * * Advancement Project Names Carmen Daugherty Executive Director September 17, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Advancement Project, a national legal and racial justice organization, announced today that Carmen Daugherty has been named Executive Director. The appointment follows the departure of former Executive Director Judith Browne Dianis, who cofounded more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release: * * * Study Explores U.S. Consumers' Willingness to Pay for Fresh-Market Grape Attributes Raleigh, NC - A recent study has examined U.S. consumers' preferences and willingness to pay for different attributes of fresh-market grapes, providing insights for growers, retailers, and the fresh produce industry. The research evaluated how factors such as grape size, sweetness, seedlessness, color, and production methods infl more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension reports $1.5B of Net Income, 141% growth YoY; Turns Operating Margin positive on core operations and closes AmSurg acquisition in FY26 * Ascension today announced strong financial results through the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending June 30, 2026, reporting net income of positive $1.5 billion. These results reflect continued progress in operational efficiency, expanded access to care, more PR

DIAMOND BAR, California, Sept. 16 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release: * * * GOVERNOR NEWSOM SIGNS SEMA-BACKED BILL TO SPEED AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS TO MARKET * \-New law creates conditional sales pathway for qualifying emissions-related aftermarket products in California - DIAMOND BAR, Calif (Sept. 16, 2026) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed SEMA-sponsored SB 1069 into law, establishing a new conditional approval pathway designed to help qualifying aftermark more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Sept. 18 -- The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology issued the following news: * * * HudsonAlpha Economic Report Shows Sustained Growth and $5.5B Generated for Alabama Economy HudsonAlpha and resident associate companies support robust economic activity across three-year period, generating over $1.27 billion in combined impact September 16, 2026 HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology continues to solidify its role as a cornerstone of Alabama's biotechnology and innovation economy. A comprehensive economic impact s more PR

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 [Category: Environment] (TNSrep) -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * Marine carbon dioxide removal is advancing, but questions remain about viability, says new digital report * WASHINGTON and Woods Hole, Mass. (Sept. 17, 2026)-Marine carbon dioxide removal (CDR) has advanced significantly, with growing research activity, technological development, private-sector involvement, and movement toward field testing, but major questions remain about whether these appro more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSida) -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF posted the following news release: * * * National Black and Latino Civil Rights Leaders Underscore Urgent Need to Turn Out the Vote in November * Today, leaders from prominent national Black and Latino civil rights and advocacy organizations hosted a press conference to underscore the urgent need to protect voting rights and increase civic participation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The press conference was held during the overlapping Congressional Black Caucu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Nicole Saphier Failed to Stand Up to Trump's and Kennedy's Attacks on Public Health * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In her confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Nicole Saphier failed to communicate clearly about important public health issues. Dr. Robert Steinbrook, Health Research Group Director at Public Citizen, issued the following statement: "Nicole Saphier consistently refused to forcefull more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF posted the following news release: * * * NYPD Ran 1,710 Flock Searches Despite Publicly Denying Contract Reasons for Searches Not Documented in Most Instances * September 17, 2026 Press Contact: william.owen@stopspying.org(link sends email), 240-476-7866 media@latinojustice.org(link sends email) NYPD Ran 1,710 Flock Searches Despite Publicly Denying Contract Reasons for Searches Not Documented in Most Instances S.T.O.P. and LatinoJustice PRLDEF Demand Records Related more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Organizations unite to defend Texas dementia research initiative * AUSTIN, Sept. 17, 2026 -The Texas-headquartered American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone, everywhere, and the Alzheimer's Association, the leading voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer's care, support and research, have filed an amicus brief supporting the Dementia Prevention and Research In more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Special Olympics issued the following news release: * * * The Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education Launches UCS Inclusion Academy to Equip 6,000 Educators and Bridge the Global Training Gap * The Unified Champion Schools(R) (UCS) Inclusion Academy equips educators, coaches and school leaders with practical tools to create more inclusive classrooms, schools and sports settings. * From 2026-2030, the Academy will train 6,000 educators globally by preparing 250 regional trainers to deliver high- more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * Statement on Updated Workplace First Aid Kit Standard * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council, America's leading nonprofit safety advocate, applauds the revision of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) Z308.1-2021 standard for workplace first aid kits to include lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medication. The updated standard, ANSI/ISEA Z308.1-2026, more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 NYPD Ran 1,710 Flock Searches Despite Publicly Denying Contract Reasons for Searches Not Documented in Most Instances S.T.O.P. and LatinoJustice PRLDEF Demand Records Related to Their Findings New York, NY-- Today the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project ("S.T.O.P.") and LatinoJustice PRLDEF filed a public information request demanding that the New York City Police Department ("NYPD") disclose the extent of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * The Asian American Foundation and Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC Announce New Partnership to Strengthen Community Safety * Contact Sofia Costas scostas@advancingjustice-aajc.org WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) and Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC (Advancing Justice - AAJC) announced a new partnership to bolster the capacity of nearly 50 organizations in TAAF's Safety  more PR