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#SubHealth Advances Public Health Bills, Including PAHPA and Children's Hospital GME (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on health, issued the following news release:
The Health Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), today held a markup considering five public health measures.
"Some of these bills will equip our health care system with the tools to maintain a robust, well-educated workforce, while the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act reauthorization bill will provide a more PR
#SubHealth to Markup Public Health Bills, Including PAHPA and Children's Hospital GME (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on health, issued the following news release:
The Health Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), today announced a markup for Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at 9 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
#SubHealth will consider the following public health measures:
* H.R. __, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2018, auth more PR
$1 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Academic Program in Government Communications (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of State announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the establishment of an academic partnership to develop an academic program in government communications in Ukraine.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1 million.
The funding is open to private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education.
The agency description of the grant states: "The university partnership will develop a degree-granti more ST
$1 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Endangered Species Conservation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the conservation of endangered species.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1 million. The agency said the grant was associated with a) environment and b) natural resources.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state co more ST
$100,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Documentary Sustainability Project Administration (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The National Endowment for the Arts announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the administration of the Documentary Sustainability Project.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $100,000. The agency said the grant was associated with arts.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; Native America more ST
$150,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Ecological Monitoring in Arizona (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for ecological monitoring and adaptive management in Arizona.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $150,000. The agency said the grant was associated with natural resources.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled in more ST
$150,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Ecological Monitoring in Arizona (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for ecological monitoring and adaptive management in Arizona.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $150,000. The agency said the grant was associated with natural resources.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled in more ST
$150,000 Funding Available for Cancer Disparity Collaborative Research (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for cancer disparity collaborative research.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $150,000. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education and b) health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled insti more ST
$2 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Freshwater Assessment, Monitoring Assistance (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for freshwater assessment and monitoring assistance.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2 million with a ceiling of $580,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with natural resources.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school more ST
$2.2 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Natural Resources Conservation in Mississippi (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service announced that it expects to award up to 18 cooperative agreements for conservation and restoration of natural resources in Mississippi.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,229,000 with a ceiling of $275,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) agriculture, b) education, c) environment and d) natural resources.
The funding is op more ST
$2.2 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Technical Assistance for
Outreach in Mississippi (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service announced that it expects to award up to 18 cooperative agreements for technical assistance for outreach, education and technology to meet conservation goals in Mississippi.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,229,000 with a ceiling of $275,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) agriculture, b) education, c) environment and d) more ST
$2.5 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Programs to Improve Officer, Public Safety (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance announced that it expects to award up to 13 cooperative agreements for field-initiated programs to improve officer and public safety.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2.5 million with a ceiling of $500,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) employment, labor and training, b) humanities, c) law, justice and legal services and d) science and more ST
$2.8 Million Funding Available for Native Hawaiian Career, Technical Education (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education announced that it expects to award up to 10 discretionary grants for Native Hawaiian career and technical education.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,753,000 with a ceiling of $500,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with education.
The funding is open to community-based organizations primarily serving and representing Native Hawaiians.
The agency description of the gra more ST
$2.9 Million Funding Available for TRIO Training Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education announced that it expects to award up to 10 discretionary grants for the TRIO Training Program.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2,873,402 with a ceiling of $344,945 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with education.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institu more ST
$200,000 Funding Available for Research on Gut Microbiome (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for role of gut microbiome in regulating reproduction and its impact on fertility status in women living with and without HIV.
This funding opportunity uses the exploratory/developmental research grant mechanism.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $200,000. The agency said the grant was associated with a) health and b) in more ST
$200,000 Funding Available for Viral Infectious Diseases Research (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for research projects to uncover functional roles of non-coding Ribonucleic acids in viral infectious diseases.
This funding opportunity uses the exploratory/developmental research grant mechanism.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $200,000. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to st more ST
$22 Million Funding Available for North American Wetlands Conservation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it expects to award up to 10 discretionary grants for North American wetlands conservation.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $22 million with a ceiling of $10 million for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) environment and b) natural resources.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district govern more ST
$225,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Promotion of Gender Equality in Technical, Vocational Education (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of State announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the promotion of gender equality in technical and vocational education and training exchange in Georgia.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $225,000. The agency said the grant was associated with education.
The funding is open to private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; non-profits; and non-profits having a 501(c)3 status with more ST
$24,000 Available in Cooperative Agreements for Conservation Projects in Arizona (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management announced that it expects to award up to 10 cooperative agreements for youth opportunities to work on conservation projects on Arizona public lands.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $24,000. The agency said the grant was associated with natural resources.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, pub more ST
$25,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Public Diplomacy Programs in Mali (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of State announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for public diplomacy programs in Mali.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $25,000.
The funding is open to public and state controlled institutions of higher education; non-profits; non-profits having a 501(c)3 status with the IRS; and individuals.
The agency description of the grant states: "Public Affairs Section (PAS) Bamako invites proposals for programs that streng more ST
$25.6 Million Funding Available for Special Programs for Indian Children (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Education announced that it expects to award up to 26 discretionary grants for special programs for Indian children.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $25.6 million. The agency said the grant was associated with education.
The funding is open to Native American tribal governments and organizations.
The agency description of the grant states: "The purpose of the Demonstration Grants for Indian Children program is to provide more ST
$3 Million Funding Available for Forestry Conservation in California (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service announced that it expects to award up to eight discretionary grants for forestry planning and conservation activities in California.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3 million with a ceiling of $500,000 for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) agriculture, b) environment and c) natural resources.
The funding is open to state, count more ST
$3.3 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Pilot Projects to Reduce Crime, Recidivism (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance announced that it expects to award up to 14 cooperative agreements for pilot projects using data-driven systems to reduce crime and recidivism.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $3.3 million. The agency said the grant was associated with a) employment, labor and training, b) information and statistics, c) law, justice and legal services and d) science and technology and other research and develo more ST
$32.7M Surplus for FY2017 Audit Shows Surplus & Further Reduction of Cumulative Deficit (10)
HAGATNA, Guam, June 28 -- Gov. Eddie Baza Calvo, R-Guam, issued the following news release:
A combination of reducing spending and increased revenues have resulted in a surplus of $32.7 million surplus for Fiscal Year 2017.
The audit report issued by Deloitte & Touche contains an unmodified, or clean, opinion on GovGuam's financial statements.
The Government of Guam has kept up with obligations, reduced aging on vendor payments, refunded more than $1.3 billion in overpaid taxes and EITC, caug more PR
$350,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Citizens' Institute on Rural Design Program Administration (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The National Endowment for the Arts announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the planning and administration of the Citizens' Institute on Rural Design Program.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $350,000. The agency said the grant was associated with arts.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher edu more ST
$370,800 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Agricultural Research, Education (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for agricultural research, education and extension activities to help form stable and long-term programs to enhance the biosecurity of the U.S.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $370,800. The agency said the grant was associated with agriculture.
The funding is open to state agricultural experiment stations; s more ST
$4.4 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Zonal Isolation for Manmade Geothermal Reservoirs (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Geothermal Technology Office announced that it expects to award up to five cooperative agreements for zonal isolation for manmade geothermal reservoirs.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $4,450,000 with a ceiling of $2 million for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with energy.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school more ST
$400 Million Raised: Mayor De Blasio, Office of Strategic Partnerships Release Report Detailing Citywide Effect of Public-private Partnerships (10)
NEW YORK, June 27 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release:
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gabrielle Fialkoff, Senior Advisor to the Mayor and Director of the Office of Strategic Partnerships, today released New York City Partnerships: Strategic Partnerships for a More Inclusive and Equitable City, areport summarizing the progress and effect of public-private partnerships and the $400 million raised by city affiliated non-profits during the first four years of the Administra more PR
$499,999 Funding Available for Research on Gut Microbiome (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for research related to the role of the gut microbiome in regulating metabolism and reproduction and its impact on the fertility status.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $499,999. The agency said the grant was associated with a) health and b) income security and social services.
The funding is open to state, county, cit more ST
$5 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Therapeutics Development for Healthy Aging (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for integrative omics to enhance therapeutics development for healthy aging.
This funding opportunity uses the phase innovation awards cooperative agreement mechanism.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $5 million with a ceiling of $3.3 million. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding more ST
$500,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Oncology Co-Clinical Imaging Research Resources (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for oncology co-clinical imaging research resources to encourage consensus on quantitative imaging methods and precision medicine.
This funding opportunity uses the resource-related research projects- cooperative agreements mechanism.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $500,000. The agency said the grant was associated more ST
$6 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Alzheimer's Disease Research (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for research on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
This funding opportunity uses the specialized center-cooperative agreements mechanism.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $6 million. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special more ST
$6 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Reduction of Crime, Recidivism (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance announced that it expects to award up to three cooperative agreements for a national training and technical assistance to support pilot projects using data-driven systems to reduce crime and recidivism.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $6 million with a ceiling of $2 million for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with a) employment, labor and training, more ST
$6.9 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Human Heredity, Health in Africa Consortium Biorepositories (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award up to three cooperative agreements for the development of human heredity and health in Africa consortium biorepositories.
This funding opportunity uses the resource-related research projects- cooperative agreements mechanism.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $6.9 million with a ceiling of $1 million for each award in the program. Th more ST
$60,000 Funding Available for Museum, Heritage Conservationist Summit in India (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of State announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for a summit for museum and heritage conservationist in India.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $60,000. The agency said the grant was associated with education.
The funding is open to private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education and non-profits having a 501(c)3 status with the IRS.
The agency description of the grant states: "The Publ more ST
$60,000 Funding Available for Public Diplomacy Programs in India (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of State's U.S. Mission to India announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for public diplomacy programs.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $60,000. The agency said the grant was associated with education.
The funding is open to private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; and non-profits having a 501(c)3 status with the IRS.
The agency description of the grant states: "The Public Affa more ST
$7,000 Funding Available for Public Diplomacy Programs in India (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of State announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for public diplomacy programs in India.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $7,000. The agency said the grant was associated with education.
The funding is open to nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
The agency description of the grant states: "The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata (PAS Kolkata) seeks proposals for a p more ST
$79 Million Available in Cooperative Agreements for Homeland Security National Training Program (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that it expects to award up to five cooperative agreements for the Homeland Security National Training Program.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $79 million. The agency said the grant was associated with education.
The funding is open to public and state controlled institutions of higher education and non-profits having a 501(c)3 status with the IRS.
The ag more ST
$800,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Supporting Human Tissue Network (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for supporting a human tissue network.
This funding opportunity uses the research project with complex structure cooperative agreement mechanism.
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $800,000. The agency said the grant was associated with a) education and b) health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township an more ST
$9.7 Million Funding Available for Family Engagement Centers (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education announced that it expects to award up to 10 discretionary grants for statewide family engagement centers.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $9.7 million with a ceiling of $1 million for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with education.
The funding is open to statewide organizations or consortia of such organizations in partnership with at least one state education agencies.
The a more ST
'Army Goes Droning Along': Fort Benning's Small Drone Class Has New Home (10)
FORT BENNING, Georgia, June 27 -- The U.S. Army's Fort Benning issued the following news release:
By Capt. Joshua B. Good
Public Affairs
With the precision snip of a ribbon by a drone, the 3rd Squadron, 16th Cavalry Regiment, 316th Cavalry Brigade, opened its new small unmanned aerial system (SUAS) course facility June 11.
The former convenience store at Camp Cornett will make life more convenient for students and instructors, says Sgt. 1st Class Hilario Dominguez, the lead instructor for th more PR
'Essence of Europe' Takes Students on Tour of Music History (10)
MARYVILLE, Missouri, June 28 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news release:
Twelve Northwest Missouri State University students joined Professor of Music Dr. Ernest Kramer in May on a seven-country tour of Europe to experience and understand the most important sites in the development of western music.
Kramer has taken students on "Essence of Europe," a multi-country tour, for more than 20 years, although this year's tour was the first time students could receive aca more PR
'Forty Under 40' Class Includes Four Notre Dame Professionals (10)
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 28 -- Notre Dame issued the following news release:
A blend of dedication to the community and a joyful work ethic landed four Notre Dame professionals into the 2018 Michiana Forty under 40 class.
The inductees include Nick Shelton, associate director for the Cavanaugh Council and the President's Circle and mayor of the city of Niles; Regan Jones, director for military and veterans affairs; Nancy Michael, assistant teaching professor and director of undergraduate stud more PR
200 Years of the American Public Library: How New York State is Looking to the Future (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Institute of Museum and Library Services issued the following information:
The Public Library: A Brief History
Public libraries in America have a long history, having taken various forms on their path to becoming the institutions many of us recognize today. Their foundations go back to private membership libraries, such as Benjamin Franklin's Library Company, which began in the 1730s.
Soon after, a competitor to this member-restricted model emerged. Social libraries more PR
2018 AASHE Conference & Expo Student Summit Keynote Speaker Announced (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education issued the following news release:
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) is excited to share that Garrett Blad, Executive Coordinator at SustainUS and a North American Association for Environmental Education's "Top 30 Under 30 Environmental Educator", will be this year's keynote speaker at the 2018 AASHE Student Summit.
Mr. Blad is a clima more PR
2018 NASFAA Awards Announced in Austin (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators issued the following news release:
Each year, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) presents awards to deserving members of the financial aid profession and higher education community. These awards are reviewed and selected annually by NASFAA's Awards Committee and ratified by the Board of Directors. They are presented each year at the National Conference, with over 2,300 more PR
2018 Towson High Graduate to Study Hindi in India on His Second U.S. State Department NSLI-Y Scholarship (10)
TOWSON, Maryland, June 28 -- Baltimore County Public Schools issued the following news release:
Mason Miller-Breetz, a 2018 graduate of Towson High School, has been awarded his second National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarship by the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Last year, he received an NSLI-Y scholarship to study Persian in Tajikistan for six weeks. With his 2018-2019 scholarship, he will be studying Hindi in India for 10 month more PR
2018-19 Federal Duck Stamps on Sale June 29 (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 27 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release:
The new 2018-2019 federal duck stamp goes on sale Friday, June 29. The stamps, which cost $25, are valid from July 1 through June 30, 2019. Purchased by millions of waterfowl hunters, wildlife enthusiasts and collectors every year, duck stamps help raise money to purchase and protect wetlands for ducks, geese and other wildlife species.
"Duck stamps are one of the traditional ways hunters and others invest in wet more PR
25 Years of Israel-Vietnam Relations: Conversation With Israel's Ambassador to Vietnam (10)
NEW YORK, June 29 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release:
This July marks 25 years since Israel and Vietnam officially established diplomatic relations. In just two-and-a-half decades, Israel and Vietnam have rapidly developed their bilateral relationship in such fields as agriculture, information technology, biotech, defense, cultural exchanges, and tourism. In celebration of this important milestone, Daniel Silver, Assistant Director of AJC's Asia Pacific Institute more PR
260 Participants at Nama FLY-IN 2018 New Networking, Education and Industry Involvement (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association issued the following news release:
Today, NAMA announced enhanced networking opportunities and education, as participation for the Fly-In reaches 260 people.
"Our agenda for the Fly-In is jam-packed with valuable sessions preceding the meetings on Capitol Hill. For starters, taking place Tuesday, July 24 at 2 p.m. at the Fairmont, FDA's Dr. Robin McKinnon will lead a dynamic discussion addressing your questions on C more PR
340th FTG Commander Meets Firebirds (10)
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi, June 28 -- The U.S. Air Force (14th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news:
By Airman 1st Class Keith Holcomb
Public Affairs
The Air Force Reserve Command's 340th Flying Training Group commander, Col. Allen Duckworth, visited the 43rd Flying Training Squadron here June 25-26, spoke with the squadron's leadership and observe daily operations.
Duckworth recently took command of the 340th FTG and is visiting his squadrons in order to better underst more PR
349th Wins Gen. Spaatz Trophy (10)
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kansas, June 27 -- The U.S. Air Force (22nd Air Refueling Wing) issued the following news:
By Senior Airman Jenna K. Caldwell
Public Affairs
The 349th Air Refueling Squadron "Bandits" earned the 2017 Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Trophy for being the best air refueling squadron in the Air Force.
""They are a shining example to the importance of combat air-refueling both in today's fight and the future," said Col. Josh Olson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander. "The Spaatz trop more PR
7 Inducted Into UM School of Education Alumni Hall of Fame (10)
OXFORD, Mississippi, June 25 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news release:
The University of Mississippi School of Education recently inducted seven Mississippians into the fourth class of its Alumni Hall of Fame.
Collectively, this year's inductees have committed more than 240 years to improving education from preschool through college in Mississippi and across the nation.
The 2018 inductees include Kathleen Grigsby of Jackson, Thomas C. Meredith of Oxford, Ellen Shelto more PR
72nd Governor of Virginia Terry McAuliffe to Keynote Demofest 2018 (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, June 27 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
We've got some exciting news to share. Demofest is always a great event, but this is going to make it really special.
Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe will be the keynote speaker at Demofest 2018, the Kansas Democratic Party's bi-annual convention.
The event will take place August 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. Gov. McAuliffe will speak at the banquet Saturday evening, August 25.
McAuliffe led more PR
733rd MSG Commander Shares Final Thoughts (10)
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virginia, June 28 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
By Tech. Sgt. Katie Gar Ward
Public Affairs
U.S. Army Col. Ralph L. (Bo) Clayton III is nearing the end of his two-year assignment as 733rd Mission Support Group commander at Joint Base Langley Eustis, Virginia.
With this career milestone coming to a close, Clayton is approaching another - his retirement.
But before looking forward to the next chapter of his life, Clayton shared his thoughts on how more PR
7th Intermediate Level Education Detachment Graduates U.S. Officers, Plans to Certify Allied, NATO Officers (10)
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany, June 26 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
By Sgt. Daniel Friedberg
Public Affairs
Twenty-six U.S. Army officers from various international U.S. Army commands and components graduated from the Command and General Staff Officer Course, Common Core Phase III in a ceremony conducted at Camp Normandy, United States Army Garrison, Bavaria, on June 16, 2018.
The 7th Intermediate Level Education Detachment, 7th Mission Support Command, conducted the tr more PR
88th Medical Group Receives Accreditation By Joint Commission (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, June 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology issued the following news:
By Stacey Geiger
Public Affairs
Validating that patient safety and care continues to be a priority for the 88th Medical Group, the medical center once again received The Joint Commission accreditation and for the first time also received Primary Care Medical Home certification.
A team of surveyors from The Joint Commission were onsite at the medical center February 13-16, a more PR
A Great Day for Ducks and Geese: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Unveils New Federal Duck Stamp and Junior Duck Stamp (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release:
Mallards and emperor geese were the stars of the show today as the 2018-2019 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp - commonly known as the Duck Stamp - went on sale. The new Federal Duck Stamp and its younger sibling, the Junior Duck Stamp, debuted at a special event hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Hanover, more PR
A New Citizenship Judge Welcomes New Canadians in Scarborough (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, June 29 -- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release:
New Citizenship Judge Rodney Simmons will preside over his first citizenship ceremonies on Canada Day, officiating first at a ceremony at the Markham Civic Centre, where he will welcome 50 new Canadians, and then at the Scarborough Civic Centre, where he will welcome 60 new citizens.
The 8:30 a.m. Markham ceremony is in partnership with the City of Ma more PR
A New Judge Welcomes New Canadians in the GTA (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, June 29 -- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release:
New Citizenship Judge Hardish K. Dhaliwal will preside over her first citizenship ceremonies on Canada Day. She will officiate at a special ceremony in the Council Chambers at the Ajax Town Hall in Ontario, where she will welcome 50 new Canadian citizens.
Together with Minister Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, she will more PR
A-State Hosts National Red Wolf Species Survival Plan Meeting (10)
JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 29 -- Arkansas State University issued the following news release:
Arkansas State University in July will host the national organization that manages efforts to grow the critically endangered American red wolf population as the university considers development of an educational breeding facility in Jonesboro.
A-State joins the ASU System, the Little Rock Zoo and the Endangered Wolf Center in Eureka, Mo., to bring the Red Wolf Species Survival Plan (SSP) annual meeting more PR
A.G. Underwood Announces Conviction and Sentencing of Tech Firm and Former Chief Executive Officer in Massive Securities Fraud Scheme (10)
NEW YORK, June 28 -- New York Acting Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood issued the following news release:
Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood today announced the conviction and sentencing of Freevi Corp., d/b/a Sungame Corp. ("Sungame"), and former Sungame Chief Executive Officer Neil Chandran, 47, of Nevada. On April 27, 2018, both Sungame and Chandran pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny and Securities Fraud in connection with a scheme to steal millions from unwitting investors by soliciting more PR
AAC&U Announces Appointment of Andrew Flagel as Vice President for Advancement and Member Engagement (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Association of American Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) announced the appointment of Andrew Flagel as Vice President for Advancement and Member Engagement, effective July 1. In this role, he will help promote the mission of AAC&U by leading strategic advancement and membership growth and development.
For more than twenty-five years, Andrew Flagel has served to advance the cause more PR
AACC Architecture Student Ranks First in National Competition (10)
ARNOLD, Maryland, June 28 -- Anne Arundel Community College issued the following news release:
A design for a visitor center in California's Joshua Tree National Park netted Mark Davis, an Anne Arundel Community College architecture student, first place in a national competition recently.
Davis beat out 44 other submissions from 17 schools representing 13 states to win the Coalition of Community College Architecture Programs, Inc. (CCCAP) 2018 Student Design Competition.
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AACR Applauds the $2 Billion Increase for the NIH Proposed by the Senate in Its FY 2019 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 28 -- The American Association for Cancer Research issued the following news release:
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) commends Chairman Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.) for proposing a $2 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS-Education) Subcommittee's fiscal year (FY) 2019 bill. The AACR is deeply grateful more PR
ABC and JLG Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Innovation in Construction (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 27 -- Associated Builders and Contractors issued the following news release:
National construction trade association Associated Builders and Contractors and access equipment manufacturer JLG Industries Inc. today announced a strategic partnership that will help solve industry challenges with world-class education, training and equipment solutions. The announcement was made by company executives in Washington, D.C., during ABC's Legislative Week.
"ABC and JLG are commi more PR
Accessing Higher Education in Curtis and Beyond (10)
CURTIS, Nebraska, June 28 -- The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture issued the following news release:
An important part of the mission for the the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis is to provide Nebraska residents with access to higher education services.
NCTA serves as the open door to the University of Nebraska. The college accomplishes this mission by being affordable and by accepting all eligible applicants. Students wishing to continue their education after compl more PR
Acclaimed Poets Reading July 12 to Benefit Scholarship in USM's Stonecoast MFA Program (10)
BANGOR, Maine, June 29 -- The University of Southern Maine issued the following news release:
Martin Espada, the recent winner of the $100,000 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, will join fellow poet Lauren Marie Schmidt for a public reading to benefit the Writing for Social Justice Scholarship in the University of Southern Maine's Stonecoast MFA program.
The event, "Poetic Voices for Social Justice: A Benefit Reading," is scheduled for 7 p.m. on July 12 at the SPACE Gallery at 538 Congress St. in Portl more PR
ACLU of Arizona Launches First-Ever Voter Education Push, in U.S. Senate Race (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 26 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona issued the following news release:
The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona today launched its first-ever statewide effort to educate voters about the urgent civil liberties and civil rights issues at stake in elections. The U.S. Senate race is the focus of the voter education push.
The ACLU of Arizona does not support, oppose, or endorse candidates. This push will ensure that voters are aware of candidates' past a more PR
ACLU-North Carolina Issues Statement on Amendment to November Ballot (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 29 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina issued the following statement by Sarah Gillooly, director of political advocacy and strategy:
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North Carolina state lawmakers today approved placing a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that, if passed by voters, will require voters to show a photo ID in order to cast a ballot in future elections. The General Assembly would have the authority to decide which IDs would be allowed and what more PR
ACS Reminds Homeschool Parents of Available Special Education Services (10)
FORT HUACHUCA, Arizona, June 28 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news:
Fort Huachuca's Army Community Service Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) coordinator reminds homeschool parents there are services available through public schools for children with special needs.
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the federal government provides funding to states for the education of students with disabilities. IDEA requires public schools to identify, locate and eval more PR
ACTE, Advance CTE Issue Joint Statement on Postponement of Perkins CTE Senate Markup (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 18 -- The Association for Career and Technical Education issued the following joint statement with Advance Career Technical Education in response to the announcement that the reauthorization markup of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins), which was previously scheduled for June 20, would be delayed a week as a result of progress on bipartisan negotiations:
"We are encouraged by Senators' hard work and continued efforts to negotiate a bipart more PR
Action Plan for the Irish Language Launched by Minister of State McHugh (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 29 -- The Ireland Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht issued the following news release:
Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, Joe McHugh, T.D., today launched Action Plan 2018-2022 for the 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030.
The Action Plan aims to build on the work being carried out on a cross-Departmental basis for the benefit of the Irish language and the Gaeltacht. The Plan was more PR
Administration for Children's Services, in Partnership With the Health Department, Unveils First-Ever Safe Sleep Toolkit, Which Will Be Provided to Thousands of Parents at NYC Public Hospitals to Help Prevent Future Tragedies (10)
NEW YORK, June 29 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release:
Today, the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) Commissioner David A. Hansell unveiled the city's first-ever Safe Sleep Toolkit, which will be provided to the parents of new babies at public hospitals in New York City before discharge in an effort to reduce sleep-related injury deaths. Last year, ACS and the New York City Health Department launched a citywide public awareness campaign as a way to p more PR
Administrator Pruitt Promotes Environmental Stewardship, Innovation, and Partnership at Commission for Environmental Cooperation (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just wrapped up the 25th Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) Council Session. This year's session was hosted by EPA in Administrator Scott Pruitt's home state of Oklahoma. Administrator Pruitt delivered opening remarks for the CEC Council Session on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. You can watch his speech here.
"The U.S. is a global leader wit more PR
Adult Education Programs Awarded $6.9 Million in Grants (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 26 -- The Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release:
The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today awarded $6.9 million in grants to support high-quality adult education programs. These programs are aligned to the state's overall education and workforce development strategies, and funding will open up opportunities for nearly 5,700 adult learners, an increase in the number of adults served.
"We know th more PR
AFIA Honors Two Nutrition Award Winners (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 27 -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following news release:
The American Feed Industry Association honored two individuals in the animal science field at the American Dairy Science Association annual meeting in Knoxville, Tenn., June 25. Ian J. Lean, Ph.D., of Scibus received the AFIA-ADSA Nutrition Research Award, and Ronald L. Horst, Ph.D., of Heartland Assays received the AFIA and Federation of Animal Science Societies New Frontiers in Animal Nut more PR
After Being Disallowed to Visit Children in South Jersey, Norcross Helps Introduce Legislation to Allow Immediate Visits to Separated Children (10)
CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 29 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
Today, at a press conference at a U.S. District Courthouse, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) described the obstacles he faced scheduling an immediate visit to separated children in South Jersey and announced legislation he helped introduce to ensure that Members of Congress can fulfill their constitutional oversight duties by visiting federal facilities.
The Restoring Oversight for Membe more PR
After Court Defeat, Kansas Changes Law Aimed at Boycotts of Israel (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, June 29 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release:
Following amendments to a Kansas law that required a public school educator to certify that she wouldn't boycott Israel, the American Civil Liberties Union agreed to dismiss its lawsuit challenging the law.
In January, a federal judge issued a preliminary more PR
After Years of Negotiation, Casey Announces Bipartisan Agreement to Boost Career and Technical Education Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The office of Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Following years of bipartisan negotiations, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Mike Enzi (R-WY), along with Senate education committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-TN), and Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA), applauded the committee's passage of legislation to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) Act.
The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for more PR
AG Herring Joins Bi-Partisan Effort to Fight Legislation That Would Terminate States' Ability to Prevent Predatory Lending (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring issued the following news release:
Today, Attorney General Mark Herring joined a bi-partisan effort urging U.S. Congressional leadership to vote against HR 3299 ("Protecting Consumers' Access to Credit Act of 2017") and HR 4439 ("Modernizing Credit Opportunities Act"). The bipartisan coalition of 20 attorneys general sent a letter to leadership in the U.S. Senate expressing their opposition to the proposed legislation, whi more PR
AG Paxton Issues Letter to Fort Worth ISD Demanding Public Access to Curriculum and Protection of Parental Rights (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 28 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
Attorney General Ken Paxton today dispatched a letter to Fort Worth Independent School District (ISD) requesting a full and complete copy of the district's human sexuality curriculum after the district repeatedly denied parents access to these public documents. Parents reported that not only were their records requests denied, but their children were prohibited from bringing a copy of their textbooks more PR
Aga Khan Garden in Edmonton Opens to Public (10)
EDMONTON, Canada, June 29 -- The Aga Khan Development Network issued the following news release:
After nearly a decade of planning and 18 months of construction, the much-anticipated new Aga Khan Garden in Edmonton, Alberta, was opened to the public.
The 4.8 hectare Mughal-inspired garden, made possible by a CAD 25-million gift from His Highness the Aga Khan, features secluded forest paths, granite and limestone terraces, still pools that reflect the prairie sky and a waterfall that tumbles ov more PR
Agnes Scott College Announces New Board of Trustees Members (10)
DECATUR, Georgia, June 28 -- Agnes Scott College issued the following news:
Two new members have been elected to Agnes Scott College's Board of Trustees effective July 1--Douglas A. Hicks and Joanne D. Smith.
Douglas A. Hicks is the dean of Oxford College of Emory University and William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Religion. As dean, he serves as the chief administrative and academic officer of Oxford College, one of the nine academic units of Emory University. He joined Oxford College from Col more PR
Agreement Reached on New EU Solidarity Corps (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 27 -- The European Union's European Parliament issued the following news release:
The setting-up of a European Solidarity Corps, offering volunteering opportunities around the EU, has been agreed by Parliament and Council negotiators.
The creation of a "European Solidarity Corps" was informally agreed by Parliament and the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of EU Ministers. It will be the main entry-point of solidarity activities in the EU and offer opportunities for y more PR
Alexandra Adams, Ed.D. Joins Avila University as Vice President to Lead University Enrollment Efforts (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 28 -- Avila University issued the following news:
Alexandra Adams, Ed.D. has accepted the position of Vice President for Enrollment Management at Avila University and will begin her new role in August. Adams is tasked with leading enrollment and retention efforts, student services and athletics. Adams brings her years of experience in higher education to Kansas City from universities in Philadelphia, Memphis, Maryland and Indiana. In her role, she will spearhead inno more PR
Alice Clark Retiring As UM Vice Chancellor for University Relations (10)
OXFORD, Mississippi, June 28 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news release:
Alice Clark, a senior University of Mississippi administrator whose nearly four decades of visionary leadership have driven major advancements, is retiring at the end of June. Clark is an F.A.P. Barnard Distinguished Professor of Pharmacognosy and the university's vice chancellor for university relations.
Clark earned both her master's and doctoral degrees in pharmacognosy at UM and joined the univ more PR
Alliance for Quality Education Issues Statement on Supreme Court Janus Ruling (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- The Alliance for Quality Education issued the following statement by Legislative Director Jasmine Gripper:
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Today, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 that public-sector unions cannot require employees to pay union fees.
For schools, that means that school districts will no longer be able to require their employees that are not dues paying members to pay fees to the unions that negotiate on their behalf. The ruling may lead to decline in more PR
Allianz Life Joins Alliance for Lifetime Income as Founding Member (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 28 -- Allianz Life, a provider of retirement solutions, including fixed and variable annuities and life insurance for individuals, issued the following news release:
To better help Americans address the risk of outliving their income, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life(R)) today announced it is a founding member of the new Alliance for Lifetime Income. The Alliance is made up of 24 financial services organizations that seek to provide reso more PR
Alumni Council of UNBC Announces 2018 Awards (10)
PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia, June 29 -- The University of Northern British Columbia issued the following news release:
Two outstanding University of Northern British Columbia alumni, a health-care provider who has worked with marginalized populations around the world, along with a long-time champion for women's health and education received 2018 UNBC Distinguished Alumni Awards recently for their leadership and service.
Sam Milligan, a Registered Nurse who earned his Master of Science deg more PR
Alumnus Dr. Ernest J. Grant Named American Nurses Association President (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 28 -- The University of North Carolina's Greensboro campus issued the following news:
UNC Greensboro's School of Nursing graduates take giant steps from the impact of daily patient care and outreach to becoming leaders in the nation's top nursing organizations. One of those is Dr. Ernest J. Grant '93 MSN, '15 PhD.
Grant grew up in a small town in the mountains of North Carolina, as the youngest son of seven children. After high school, he enrolled in Ashevill more PR
Ambassador Godec Issues Remarks at American Chamber of Commerce Summit (10)
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 29 -- The U.S. Embassy in Kenya issued the following remarks by Ambassador Robert F. Godec at the American Chamber of Commerce Big Four Summit:
"I am very pleased to be with you today to open the American Chamber's Big Four Summit. A huge thank you and congratulations to AmCham for organizing this important event, and to all of the American and Kenyan government officials and business representatives here. I would also like to extend my special appreciation to Under Secreta more PR
Ambassador Robert P. Jackson: "Not One More Victim" - Seeking an End to Human Trafficking in Ghana (10)
ACCRA, Ghana, June 28 -- The U.S. Embassy in Ghana issued the following news release:
Over my nearly three years as U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, I have had many opportunities to reflect on the close ties between our two nations. The U.S.-Ghana relationship is dynamic and rich, marked by deep connections between our peoples in heritage, culture, education, business, and the arts (to name a few sectors). Unfortunately, we also share inextricable connections to the historical slave trade, and the cha more PR
America Needs Unions Now More Than Ever As Supreme Court Sides With Corporate Billionaires Rigging Economy Against Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The AFSCME (American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees - AFL-CIO) issued the following news release:
The following statement was issued by leaders and members of AFSCME, AFT, NEA and SEIU following the decision by the United States Supreme Court to rule against working people and in favor of billionaire CEOs and corporate interests in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, holding that requiring fair-share fees in the public sector violates the First Amendment of more PR
America Needs Unions Now More Than Ever As Supreme Court Sides With Corporate Billionaires Rigging Economy Against Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
The following statement was issued by leaders and members of AFSCME, AFT, NEA and SEIU following the decision by the United States Supreme Court to rule against working people and in favor of billionaire CEOs and corporate interests in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, holding that requiring fair-share fees in the public sector violates the First Amendment of the Constitution.
As millions of American worker more PR
America Needs Unions Now More Than Ever as Supreme Court Sides With Corporate Billionaires, Rigging Economy Against Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release:
The following statement was issued by leaders and members of NEA, AFSCME, SEIU and AFT following the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to rule against working people and in favor of billionaire CEOs and corporate interests in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, holding that requiring fair-share fees in the public sector violates the First Amendment of the Constitution.
As millions of American workers recommit more PR
American Academy of Nursing Announces 2018 Class of New Fellows (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The American Academy of Nursing issued the following news release:
The American Academy of Nursing announced today that it has selected 195 highly distinguished nurse leaders as its 2018 class of Academy fellows. The inductees will be honored at a ceremony to be held during the Academy's annual policy conference, Transforming Health, Driving Policy, which will take place November 1-3, 2018, in Washington, D.C.
"I am delighted to recognize this outstanding class of nurse more PR
American Academy of Nursing Announces Nurse Leader Lori Trego as Distinguished National Academy of Medicine Nurse Scholar-in-Residence (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Academy of Nursing issued the following news release:
Lori Trego, PhD, CNM, FAAN, has been selected as the 2018-2019 Distinguished Nurse Scholar-in-Residence at the National Academy of Medicine (NAM).
Formed by a congressional charter, the National Academy of Medicine provides analysis and advice on medicine and health with the goal of improving the nation's health system. The NAM Distinguished Nurse Scholar-in-Residence program, initiated in 1992, provides more PR
American Time Use Survey -- 2017 Results (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following news release:
In 2017, 82 percent of employed persons worked on an average weekday, compared with 33 percent on an average weekend day, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Multiple jobholders were more likely to work on an average weekend day than were single jobholders--57 percent, compared with 30 percent.
These and other results from the American Time Use Survey (ATUS) were more PR
An Intimate Knowledge of the Power of Post-Secondary (10)
CASTLEGAR, British Columbia, June 25 -- Selkirk College issued the following news release:
The Provincial Government recently announced that it will be funding 24 more seats in the Selkirk College Early Childhood Care & Education Program to help provide more access to the in-demand field. Making the announcement was Kootenay West MLA and Minister of Children & Family Development Katrine Conroy who has a deep connection to her region's college.
When Minister of Children & Family Development Kat more PR
An Online Nursing Degree From WTAMU Ranks Top 20 in the Country (10)
CANYON, Texas, June 28 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news:
With the growing demand of healthcare professionals, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree has become increasingly essential. Additionally, an online degree is one of the best options to continue working full-time while furthering an education, and West Texas A&M University offers one of the best according to Online Schools Center (OSC).
WTAMU has once again been included in top picks of a nationwide ranking for o more PR
Ann E. Cudd Named Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news release:
Ann E. Cudd, dean of the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Boston University, has been named provost and senior vice chancellor at the University of Pittsburgh. She was elected by the University's Board of Trustees at its June 29 annual meeting.
She succeeds Patricia E. Beeson, who announced her return to Pitt's economics faculty in November 2017. Cudd will begin her tenure at more PR
APALA Blasts SCOTUS Ruling Dealing Blow to Labor Movement (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, a member of AFL-CIO, issued the following news release:
The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA), AFL-CIO condemns the Supreme Court's decision in Janus v. AFSCME, a ruling that will destroy workers' ability to have a seat at the table to negotiate fair wages and benefits.
APALA National President Monica Thammarath of the National Education Association stated: "When working people stand together, we have more power. The more PR
Appropriations Committee Approves Blunt-Led Bill to Increase NIH Funding, Fight Opioid Epidemic, Support Students, & Prepare the Workforce (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor/HHS), released the following statement today after the full committee approved the FY2019 Labor/HHS appropriations bill.
"This bill prioritizes resources for programs that touch the lives of every American and address the biggest challe more PR
Aquidneck Island Nature Collaborative, Save The Bay and Discover Newport Launch Family Passport Program (10)
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, June 26 -- Save The Bay issued the following news release:
The Aquidneck Island Nature Collaborative--with the support of Save The Bay, Discover Newport and other local organizations--has launched the Family Passport Program, an island-wide scavenger hunt encouraging families and individuals of all ages to explore the outdoors, visit new spaces and learn more about Aquidneck Island. Free, downloadable Family Passport Program brochures, complete with Aquidneck Island treas more PR
Archana Kamal Named to MIT Technology Review's Innovators Under 35 List (10)
LOWELL, Massachusetts, June 27 -- The University of Massachusetts's Lowell campus issued the following news release:
UMass Lowell Physics Prof. Archana Kamal has been named to MIT Technology Review's prestigious annual list of Innovators Under 35 as a visionary.
For more than a decade, the global media company has recognized a list of exceptionally talented technologists whose work has great potential to transform the world.
Kamal was chosen for the ranking's "visionaries" category because he more PR
Arkansas Teachers, Librarians to Receive Recognition for Participation in Arkansas Declaration of Learning Program (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 29 -- The Arkansas Department of Education issued the following news release:
Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Education are pleased to recognize 26 Arkansas teachers and seven mentors this afternoon for their participation in the third year of the Arkansas Declaration of Learning program.
Arkansas is the first state to participate in this national program. Through national and state partnerships, 6th through 12th grade librarians and art, English more PR
ARL Celebrates United States' Ratification of Marrakesh Treaty (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news:
On June 28, 2018, the United States Senate ratified the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled (http://www.wipo.int/treaties/en/ip/marrakesh/) and passed the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act (S. 2559) (https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2559?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22Marrakesh+Treaty+Implement more PR
Army Surgeon General Visits Tripler, Talks About Readiness, Health Care, Future (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 28 -- The U.S. Army's Regional Health Command-Pacific issued the following news:
By Leanne Thomas
Public Affairs
The U.S. Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Nadja West, commander of U.S. Army Medical Command, visited Tripler Army Medical Center, June 19-21, as part of a strategic visit to Hawaii.
During the visit, West spoke with senior leaders, toured the Tripler Medical Simulation Center, and visited wounded warriors at the Warrior Transition Battalion. She also hosted a more PR
As VP Pence Visits Guatemala, Menendez, Durbin, Kaine Encourage U.S. Commitment to Address Root Causes Forcing People to Flee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) today sent a letter to Vice President Michael Pence encouraging him to use his visit to Central America to emphasize U.S. commitment to addressing the root causes of violence, instability, and poverty compelling people to migrate to the United States. more PR
As VP Pence Visits Guatemala, Menendez, Durbin, Kaine Encourage U.S. Commitment to Address Root Causes Forcing People to Flee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) today sent a letter to Vice President Michael Pence encouraging him to use his visit to Central America to emphasize U.S. commitment to addressing the root causes of violence, instability, and povert more PR
ASE Education Foundation Updates Guide for New Automotive Instructors (10)
LEESBURG, Virginia, June 27 -- The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence issued the following news release:
The ASE Education Foundation has expanded its online automotive instructor guide targeted toward those exploring a career transition to becoming an instructor as well as new instructors. Units covering advisory committees and student placement have just been added to the existing resources. The New Instructor Guide is free and was developed through grants from Ingersoll Ran more PR
ASEAN Foundation Selects 17 Science and Technology Fellows (10)
JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 27 -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations issued the following secretariat news:
The ASEAN Foundation, in partnership with ASEAN Secretariat and the U.S. Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced 17 scientists selected as 2018/2019 ASEAN Science and Technology (S&T) fellows.
The scientists come from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. They were s more PR
Ashland University Online Nursing Program Ranks As One of the Best in the Country (10)
ASHLAND, Ohio, June 28 -- Ashland University issued the following news release:
Ashland University's online RN to BSN nursing program has been ranked as one of the top programs in the country by Best College Reviews.
"We are very pleased that our online RN to BSN nursing program has been ranked as the 28th best online program in the country," said Dr. Jackie Owens, associate professor of nursing at AU's Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences. "The ranking lists us as the top private scho more PR
ASHRAE's Hot Scholarship Helps HVAC/R Students Land a Cool Degree (10)
NORFOLK, Virginia, June 29 -- Tidewater Community College issued the following news release:
Over the last 30 years, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to nearly 500 students. These awards are designed to motivate students to pursue engineering or technology careers in the HVAC/R field.
In 2010, the Hampton Roads Chapter of ASHRAE announced the creation of a unique, chapter-specific scholarship more PR
Assessment Efforts Focus on Improvement (10)
CHADRON, Nebraska, June 28 -- Chadron State College issued the following news release:
Assessment, a common term in higher education, involves the collection, analysis and evaluation of student learning data. At Chadron State College, assessment is driven by two factors: improving student learning and satisfying external authorities, according to Dr. Dave Nesheim, who has served as the Interim Director of Assessment for two years.
While the second factor can seem like a threatening element, bo more PR
Association of American Universities Issues Statement on Labor, HHS, Education Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Association of American Universities issued the following statement by President Mary Sue Coleman after the Senate Appropriations Committee approve the fiscal 2019 Labor-Health and Human Services-Education funding bill:
"We are pleased Senate appropriators have proposed a $2 billion increase for NIH. NIH-supported research seeks cures, therapies, and medicines on behalf of the American people. AAU and its member universities are thankful for the leadership of Chairman more PR
Association of American Universities Issues Statement on Protecting DREAMers (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Association of American Universities issued the following statement by President Mary Sue Coleman on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals' provisions in the immigration bill (H.R. 6136):
"I am deeply troubled by Congress's continuing inability to reach a permanent, nonpartisan solution for the many young undocumented immigrants brought to our country through no fault of their own.
"Many of these bright young people are students, scholars, and scientists at our more PR
Association of Medical Colleges Issues Statement on Education Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following statement by President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch on the fiscal 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies spending bill approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee:
"The AAMC applauds the leaders and members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and particularly Labor-HHS Subcommittee Chair Roy Blunt and Ranking Member Patty Murray, for working in a bipartisan manner to ad more PR
Association of Schoolmasters Union Issues Statement on School Workforce Statistics (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, June 28 -- The National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers issued the following statement by General Secretary Chris Keates on the release of the school workforce in England statistics:
"With fewer teachers coming into the profession compared with the number of teachers leaving, there is yet further damning evidence that the Government's policies are not delivering and are putting at risk children's education.
"Parents will also be concerned by the eviden more PR
Association of University Professors Issues Statement on Supreme Court Janus Ruling (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Association of University Professors issued the following statement by President Rudy Fichtenbaum in response to the Supreme Court's decision in Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31:
"Today, a narrow majority of Supreme Court justices issued a long awaited decision in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, a case advanced by wealthy special interests. Although this decision was not unexpected, we are disappointed by the opinio more PR
ASU Board Appoints Cheryl D. Lovell Interim President (10)
ALAMOSA, Colorado, June 26 -- Adams State University issued the following news:
Cheryl D. Lovell, Ph.D., speaks about the "mobility bump" that students experience as they earn a college degree. She will witness that phenomenon now as the new president of Adams State University.
Dr. Lovell, who holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education from Florida State University, was selected to serve a 12-month appointment by the Adams State Board of Trustees on Tuesday. The interim appointment comes after a weeks- more PR
ASU Senior Staffer to Speak at NCAA Conference (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 28 -- Alabama State University issued the following news release:
Dr. Ron Brown to speak at a two-day national conference targeted for institutions with limited resources.
As the associate athletic director for academics at Alabama State University, Dr. Ron Brown has a nationwide reputation for his acumen and expertise in myriad athletic-related topics. It is that reputation which was the catalyst for his invitation to speak before the venerable National Collegiate At more PR
At the Highest International Level: Studying With a Global Perspective at the University of Bayreuth (10)
BAYREUTH, Germany, June 28 -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release:
The University of Bayreuth is gaining popularity abroad. Around 10 per cent of its students and professors are not German citizens. The University's charming campus, the high quality of its research and teaching, its good results in the rankings, and its close international network are all decisive factors. The fact that Bayreuth does not charge tuition fees also makes it attractive for international stu more PR
Atlantic Cape Board of Trustees Awards Contracts, Approves Grants and Personnel Matters at the June 2018 Meeting (10)
MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, June 28 -- Atlantic Cape Community College issued the following news:
The Atlantic Cape Community College Board of Trustees conducted their monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 26 at the Mays Landing Campus.
The following motions were approved by the Board of Trustees:
Contracts and Purchases:
* Approved a one-year legal services contract with Louis J. Greco
* Approved the awarding of a contract with Borden Perlman for insurance
* Approved the bid for fire protection more PR
Attendees Add to Toolkit at Heavy-Gauge Thermoforming Workshop (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
The Plastics Innovation & Resource Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology recently hosted 11 industry professionals from six states for its Ninth Annual National Hands-On Heavy-Gauge/Sheet-Fed Thermoforming Workshop.
The three-day program featured presentations from renowned experts and hands-on instruction in forming, trimming, assembly, techniques, materials, tooling, diagnostics, a more PR
Attorney General Becerra Charges Navient Corporation, Largest Student Loan Servicer, With Deceitful Practices and Debt-Collection Misconduct in Lawsuit (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, June 28 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release:
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced that he will be filing a lawsuit this week against Navient Corporation (Navient) and its subsidiaries, Pioneer and General Revenue Corporation, for misconduct in the servicing and collection of federal student loans. Navient services approximately $300 billion in federal and private student loans held by 12 million borrowers. more PR
Australian Industry Group Issues Statement on Company Tax Reduction Rate (10)
NORTH SYDNEY, Australia, June 28 -- The Australian Industry Group issued the following statement by Chief Executive Innes Willox:
"While disappointed that the plan to phase in a reduction in the company tax rate to 25% over the coming decade has not attracted sufficient support to be put to the Senate in this current session, we are heartened by the Government's commitment to stick to its guns and renew its efforts in the months ahead to enact this important program.
"It is deeply regrettable more PR
Australian-First Modern Slavery Bill Celebrated (10)
BRADDON, Australia, June 28 -- The Law Council of Australia issued the following news release:
The Law Council has today welcomed the introduction of the first federal Modern Slavery Bill in Australia by the Australian Government.
The proposed Modern Slavery Bill contains provisions for supply chain reporting that encourages certain entities, with an annual consolidated revenue of more than $100 million, to report on modern slavery risks in their supply chains.
Law Council President, Morry Ba more PR
Autonomy Should Be Coupled With Accountability and Complete Transparency- Anil Swarup (10)
NEW DELHI, India, June 28 -- The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry issued the following news release:
In an environment that perpetuates mediocrity in delivering quality education and mistrust amongst key stakeholders, FICCI Alliance for Re-Imagining School Education (FICCI ARISE) in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. has released a Model Code for Self-Financed Independent Schools that is based on Equity, Quality, Excellence and Partnerships.
The Code ??? more PR
Babson College Professor Jerome Taillard Wins Best Paper Award in Review of Financial Studies (10)
BABSON PARK, Massachusetts, June 28 -- Babson College issued the following news:
Jerome Taillard, Associate Professor of Finance at Babson College, has received the Michael J. Brennan Best Paper Award at the Review of Financial Studies. Taillard was recognized for his paper entitled, "Does Hedging Affect Firm Value? Evidence from a Natural Experiment," as the top contribution to the finance journal published in 2017.
"We are incredibly pleased to see Dr. Taillard recognized for his research w more PR
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Grants for Marine Animal Conservation and Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects (10)
FALMOUTH, Massachusetts, June 28 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issued the following news release:
The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded $542,354 in grants to 16 projects across the state for the restoration and improvement of aquatic habitat, rivers and watersheds, and protection of endangered marine animals, including at-risk sea turtles and the rarest large whale, the North Atlantic right whale. The grants, funded by the Massachusetts Enviro more PR
Baker-Polito Administration Awards Nearly $1 Million in First Responder Naloxone Grants (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 28 -- Gov. Charlie Baker, R-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Thirty-three local police and fire departments across Massachusetts will have access to the lifesaving opioid overdose reversal drug, naloxone, following a third round of funding from the Baker-Polito Administration. At an event in Brockton today, Governor Baker announced $940,000 in funding to help first responders in communities hit hardest by the opioid epidemic purchase naloxone and rel more PR
Barbie is Now an Engineer-and You Can Be, Too (10)
SAN JOSE, California, June 28 -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release:
Barbie has a brand-new career, and it's inspiring many across the world to explore different job options. As a robotics engineer, the classic doll will come with six free coding lessons for beginners, kindergarten-age and older. These lessons teach coding basics, logic, and problem-solving. Mattel is working with coding lesson company Tynker to bring Robotics Engineer Barbie to life. Bringing STEM education to the more PR
Barletta Applauds $25 Million in Grant Funding Made Available for School Security (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
This week, Congressman Lou Barletta (PA-11) commended the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) announcement that the 2018 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP), which provides funding opportunities for states and local governments to improve school security, is now open and accepting applications. The School Violence Prevention Program is administered by DOJ's Community Oriented Policing Services (COP more PR
Battelle Grants New Awards for Out-of-School STEM Learning (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 28 -- Battelle, a nonprofit research and development organization, issued the following news release:
From rocketry to computer science to agriculture, Central Ohio students will have a range of new learning opportunities outside of the classroom thanks to grants from Battelle.
Today, Battelle awards $607,500 in a ceremony at its King Avenue headquarters to fund 14 out-of-classroom learning activities in Central Ohio. It's the largest total funding in a single year as the more PR
Baxter Releases 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report and Reinforces Its Commitment to Enriching Communities Around the World (10)
DEERFIELD, Illinois, June 28 -- Baxter International, a health care company that focuses on products to treat hemophilia, kidney disease, immune disorders and other chronic and acute medical conditions, issued the following news release:
Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a leading global medical products company, today released its 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report, highlighting its efforts to create lasting social, economic and environmental value in the communities the company serves a more PR
Baylor Launches Community Breast Cancer Education Event (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, June 27 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news release:
Research and patient care in the breast cancer area are constantly evolving, and progress is being made every day. To engage the community, particularly those interested in topics related to breast cancer research, treatment and patient care, Baylor College of Medicine has launched Breast Cancer Conversations, a quarterly educational event designed to inform the public about what's new in breast cancer. more PR
BC Wins Award for Bringing Innovative Creative Design Resources Into Classrooms (10)
RICHMOND, British Columbia, June 27 -- The Industry Training Authority issued the following news release:
The "Taking Making into Classrooms" online resource has won the award for Excellence and Innovation in the Integration of Technology in a Partnership or Collaboration through the Canadian Network for Innovation in Education-Le Reseau canadien pour l'innovation en education (CNIE-RCIE).
The online resource is a companion to the Taking Making into Classrooms Toolkit. It was funded by the Ind more PR
BCPS 2018 School Grades Show 96 Percent of Innovative District Schools Earn an A, B or C From the State (10)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, June 27 -- Broward County Public Schools issued the following news release:
2018 School Grades Show 96 Percent of Innovative District Schools Earn an A, B or C from the State Today, Wednesday, June 27, 2018, the Florida Department of Education released school grades for the 2017/18 school year. Overall results for Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) remain steady, with some areas of improvement.
Among the 2018 highlights:
* 96 percent of innovative District schools more PR
BCPS Elementary School Teacher Named One of the Nation's Best in Mathematics Education (10)
TOWSON, Maryland, June 28 -- Baltimore County Public Schools issued the following news release:
Florence Falatko, a Grade 5 mathematics teacher at Cromwell Valley Elementary Magnet School, is the winner of a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
She is one of only 104 teachers this year to receive this prestigious honor. According to program organizers, the award is the highest recognition that a Kindergarten through Grade 12 mathematics or science teacher may more PR
BDCC Receives Grant Award of $150,000 to Design and Deliver Pipelines & Pathways Project (10)
BRATTLEBORO, Vermont, June 28 -- The Vermont Department of Economic Development issued the following news release:
The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) has awarded the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) $150,000 through the Windham County Economic Development Program (WCEDP) to design and deliver its Pipelines & Pathways Project, which will provide personal learning plan engagement opportunities for Windham County's four public high schools. The goals o more PR
Bernalillo County Assessor Tanya R. Giddings Updates County Commission and Public on Office Production and Efficiency (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 28 -- Bernalillo County issued the following news release:
County Assessor Tanya R. Giddings presented her 2018 Property Valuation Maintenance Program and Annual Report to the Board of County Commissioners administrative meeting on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, for approval.
The approved maintenance program and annual report updates the board, and the public, on the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Bernalillo County Assessor's Office to convey logistical and more PR
BGSU's Education Abroad Programs Are Going Strong (10)
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, June 29 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news release:
For more than 50 years, Bowling Green State University has been preparing students to be global citizens through innovative and immersive education abroad programs.
The Academic Year Abroad (AYA) program in Salzburg, Austria recently celebrated its golden anniversary with a ceremonial signing of the agreement between BGSU and the University of Salzburg, and a weekend of activities for alumni and c more PR
BHCC Celebrates Adult Education and Transition Program Graduates (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 29 -- Bunker Hill Community College issued the following news release:
On Saturday, June 23, 2018, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) celebrated students who completed the Transitions to College, GED in Spanish and English and Level IV English Basic Skills programs at an event at the Homewood Suites by Hilton in Chelsea, MA. This year marks the 23rd anniversary of the Adult Education and Transitions initiative, which is funded by the Massachusetts Department of Ele more PR
Biotechnology Innovation Organization Issues Statement on Senate Passage of Farm Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Biotechnology Innovation Organization issued the following statement by Executive Vice President Brent Erickson in response to the Senate passage of the farm bill:
"BIO congratulates the Senate on the bipartisan passage of its comprehensive version of the 2018 Farm Bill.
"This legislation will enable rural communities to contribute to U.S. energy security, revitalize domestic manufacturing, and build new markets for American agriculture.
"BIO applauds Senators Pat R more PR
Biotechnology Outreach Brings Science Home (10)
AMES, Iowa, June 24 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
Mike Zeller is on a mission to promote life science.
It's been his passion for the past 45 years -- first as a high school science teacher, and since 2000, as program coordinator for the Biotechnology Outreach Education Center, part of Iowa State's Office of Biotechnology.
The center's mission might be best described as hands-on, live science.
Zeller and colleagues invite K-14 educators to four-day campus work more PR
Bishop Tapped to Negotiate Defense Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
Speaker Paul Ryan announced the core members of Congress selected to comprise the House team tasked with negotiating and reconciling the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with the Senate. The House and Senate have each passed versions of the NDAA. As a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), Rep. Bishop (UT-01) will join the House-Senate conference committee to produce more PR
Blue Lakes, Mt Sneffels Wilderness Selected as Leave No Trace Hot Spot (10)
DELTA, Colorado, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service unit - Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests - issued the following news release:
The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests are partnering with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and their Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers to host educational activities and events for the Blue Lakes, Mt Sneffels Wilderness; a 2018 Leave No Trace Hot Spot.
Hot Spot location more PR
Board of Education Receives an Update on Technology Systems; Approves Technical Amendments to Policy JHF, Bullying Harassment (10)
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 27 -- Montgomery County Public Schools issued the following news release:
The Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) met on Monday, June 25, 2018, at Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. During the meeting, the Board received an update on Technology Systems; approved technical amendments to Policy JHF, Bullying Harassment, or Intimidation; set tuition for nonresident students for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019; and made appointments to th more PR
Board of Governors Presents Awards to State University System Legislative Champions (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, June 28 -- The State University System of Florida Board of Governors issued the following news release:
The Board of Governors on Thursday recognized Senate President Joe Negron, House Speaker Richard Corcoran, and House Majority Leader Ray Rodrigues as 2018 State University System Legislative Champions.
President Negron prioritized the Higher Education Excellence Act, which was sponsored by President-designate Bill Galvano and Leader Rodrigues, increasing access and affordab more PR
Board of Governors' Meeting Highlights, June 26-28 (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, June 28 -- The State University System of Florida Board of Governors issued the following news release:
Joined by its newest member, Florida Student Association President Jalisa White, the Board of Governors this week recommitted to several initiatives to enhance university performance and maximize student success.
President Negron prioritized the Higher Education Excellence Act, which was sponsored by President-designate Bill Galvano and Leader Rodrigues, increasing access a more PR
Board of Trustees Approves New Chief Investment Officer, Treasurer and Five New Members (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news release:
The University of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees today approved Greg Schuler as Pitt's new chief investment officer (CIO) and Paul Lawrence as treasurer. The board also elected five new members.
Schuler and Lawrence are assuming roles previously handled by Amy K. Marsh, former CIO and treasurer, who retired March 31.
Schuler has served since 2011 as CIO and treasurer for BJC HealthCare, a nonpr more PR
Board Passes Budget for 2019-20 Fiscal Year (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 28 -- Cincinnati Public Schools issued the following news release:
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education passed its budget for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Monday, sustaining strategic investments in the future of its nearly 36,000 students. The total CPS budget for 2019-2020 is $609,518,919, serving a projected enrollment of 35,544 students.
"Cincinnati Public Schools is committed to the future of Cincinnati's public school children and the future of this city b more PR
Bold New Program Helps Teachers and Students Explore the Power of AI (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 25 -- The International Society for Technology in Education issued the following news release:
Taking the lead on exploring the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and General Motors (GM) have partnered on a multi-year initiative that includes professional learning for teachers and hands-on school-based pilots. More than 25 districts have benefited since work began in September 2017, and bot more PR
Boston College: Distinction in Theology (10)
CHESTNUT HILL, Massachusetts, June 29 -- Boston College issued the following news:
The Catholic Theological Society of America honored three Boston College theologians at its convention earlier this month, most notably Professor of Theology M. Shawn Copeland who received the prestigious John Courtney Murray Award in recognition of a lifetime of distinguished theological achievement.
Named for an influential American Jesuit theologian (and Boston College alumnus), the John Courtney Murray Award more PR
BOT Approves Staff Reduction Authorization (10)
MACOMB, Illinois, June 28 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
At a special meeting of the Western Illinois University Board of Trustees held today (June 28), the WIU Board voted to approve a staff reduction authorization through June 30, 2019.
The staff authorization approved by the Board allows University administration to follow layoff procedures set forth within the University Professionals of Illinois 4100 WIU Chapter agreement. The layoff notices, which provi more PR
Brains of Young Football Players Do Not Appear to Be More Vulnerable to Changes From Head Impacts (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 29 -- The National Athletic Trainers' Association issued the following news release:
Younger brains do not appear to be more susceptible to changes due to head impacts than older brains, suggests imaging research of middle school and high school football players. The study, presented today at the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) 69th Clinical Symposia & AT Expo, shows that brain changes are more likely related to the magnitude and quantity of impacts, more PR
Brindle Family Funds Promising Ketchikan Students Through New Scholarship (10)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 27 -- The Alaska Community Foundation issued the following news release:
The Alaska Community Foundation and the Ketchikan Community Foundation are pleased to announce a new scholarship to further educational opportunities for students at Ketchikan High School who achieve valedictorian status.
The Brindle family, who have a long history in Southeast Alaska, were inspired to start the scholarship to give back to Ketchikan. Their generous donation of $100,000 will create more PR
Buckeye Institute: Policies in SB66 Will Help Ohioans Rebuild Their Lives (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 27 -- The Buckeye Institute issued the following news release:
Daniel J. Dew, legal fellow at The Buckeye Institute's Legal Center, issued the following statement on the passage of Senate Bill 66, sponsored by senators John Eklund (R-18) and Charleta Tavares (D-15). The bill now awaits Governor John Kasich's signature.
"Today, with the passage of Senate Bill 66, Ohio took another step forward to help our fellow citizens rebuild their lives. These new policies will help Ohi more PR
Buckeye Institute: Reducing Ohio's Regulatory Burden Would Boost Economy, Grow Jobs (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 27 -- The Buckeye Institute issued the following news release:
The Buckeye Institute's Greg R. Lawson testified today before the Ohio Senate Transportation, Commerce, and Workforce Committee on Senate Bill 293.
In opening his testimony, Lawson recognized the importance of regulations that protect public health and safety, but pointed out that "Ohio desperately needs regulatory reform that eliminates unnecessary regulations that strangle private industry and enterprise as p more PR
Building on the Momentum to Address Nation's Child Care Crisis, Senator Murray Announces Increased Investments in Early Learning (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), senior member of the Appropriations Committee, announced increased investments in early learning, building on the historic increases for early learning and child care agreed to last year. The Senate Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2019 Labor, HHS, & Education Appropriations Bill that continued the increased investments for child care, more PR
Burgeoning Demand for Care Workers Has Not Resulted in Improved Job Quality or Availability of Care (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Institute for Women's Policy Research issued the following news release:
The U.S. market for care workers is adapting slowly to both the increasing need for elder care and the constant and unmet need for child care, according to a new report published by the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR). The number of care workers grew 19 percent from 2005 to 2015, but low wages and poor working conditions in the care workforce threaten the quality and availability of more PR
Burgum Air: Governor's Use of Private Planes at Taxpayer Expense Raises Auditor's Eyebrows (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, June 29 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release:
Governor Doug Burgum is in hot water with North Dakota's State Auditor over improper use of state aircraft. The report cites the Burgum and Dalrymple administrations for violations including using the planes for personal commuting, carrying "non-state employees without a business purpose," and choosing to fly on the taxpayer's dime in a private aircraft out of state, even while available more PR
Bursaries for Disadvantaged Students Helping Close Performance Gap, Study Finds (10)
CAMBRIDGE, England, June 29 -- The University of the West of England-Bristol issued the following news release:
Bursaries available to students at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) are proving highly effective at reducing disadvantage, new research has found.
Recipients are just as likely to earn a good degree or progress into a job as peers from middle income families, according to the first in-depth analysis of the impact of financial support for UWE Bristol students.
The more PR
Business Roundtable Urges Bipartisan Passage of Perkins Act Reauthorization (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Business Roundtable issued the following news release:
Business Roundtable today urges the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) to pass bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins Act).
In a letter authored by Wes Bush, Chairman and CEO of Northrop Grumman and Chair of the Business Roundtable Education and Workforce Committee, Business Roundtable noted:
"By supporting career and techni more PR
Cagle Appoints Senate Study Committee on Dyslexia (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 29 -- Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Today, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle announced appointments to the Senate study committee on Dyslexia. This study committee, created by SR 761 and sponsored by Senator Fran Millar, will work throughout the year to study community-based solutions to better identify and meet the needs of Georgia's dyslexic students.
"Our schools must do more to address the challenges of dyslexia, which affects the academi more PR
CAL FIRE Advocates Vigilance in Preventing Fires & Injuries Fireworks Safety Urged for This Fourth of July (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, June 29 -- The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection issued the following news release:
As we roll into the Fourth of July holiday weekend, hot, dry and windy conditions are once again expected and CAL FIRE is reminding everyone to do their part in preventing fires and injuries caused by fireworks. NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) states that throughout the nation over the last several years that approximately half of the reported fires on the more PR
Cal Poly Professor Leads Students on New Quest to Find Sunken History Off of Malta (10)
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, June 28 -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news release:
A year after Zoe Wood and her students found a sunken World War II bomber, the Cal Poly computer science professor has brought a new team to the Mediterranean Sea, hoping technology they developed will help them discover more hidden history.
Wood and three students are currently in Malta, a postcard-worthy island 50 miles south of Sicily that is rich with history and culture. It's more PR
California Governor Appoints CAIR-SFBA Director to Civil Liberties Public Education Grant Program Advisory Panel (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release:
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments:
Zahra Billoo, 34, of San Jose, has been appointed to the California Civil Liberties Public Education Grant Program Advisory Panel. Billoo has been director at the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations since 2009. She was an employee rights advocacy extern at the National Employment Lawyers As more PR
California State Board of Education Issues Statement on Immigration Policy (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, June 29 -- The California State Board of Education's State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson issued the following statement on the Trump administration's policy of separating the children of immigrant families seeking asylume:
"I am saddened and angered by the treatment of families and young children at our southern border.
"Families who come to the United States seeking economic security, new opportunities, and physical safety face great adversity and more PR
California State Board of Education Issues Statement on Janus Ruling (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, June 27 -- The California State Board of Education's State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Janus vs. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which says public employees shouldn't have to pay the fair share fees that fund contract negotiations and similar union activities:
"This is a disappointing ruling that deprives teachers, classified school employees, and other wo more PR
California Trail Interpretive Center Presents Annual Temporary Exhibit, 'Through Our Own Eyes: A Native American Youth Art Exhibition' (10)
ELKO, Nevada, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management's Nevada State Office issued the following news release:
The California Trail Interpretive Center presents its third annual temporary exhibit that features paintings by Native American students from Owyhee Combined School, located in the Duck Valley Indian Reservation, Owyhee, Nevada.
"Through Our Own Eyes: A Native American Youth Art Exhibition" opens on July 1 and will run through October. The exhibit in more PR
Campbellsville University Holds Retirement Reception for Eight Retirees (10)
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Kentucky, June 29 -- Campbellsville University issued the following news release:
"Even if everything changes, this is always home," Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University, said at the retirement reception held in the Betty Dobbins Heilman House recently.
"My favorite memory is seeing my students succeed in a very real sense," Dr. Milton Rogers, professor of biology and retiree after 45 years at Campbellsville University, said.
"A professor is a dream ma more PR
Campbellsville University President Showcased in '20 People To Know' (10)
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Kentucky, June 28 -- Campbellsville University issued the following news release:
Campbellsville University's president, Dr. Michael V. Carter, has been featured in Louisville Business First special edition of '20 People To Know in Education.'
"Louisville Business First's 'People to Know' puts a spotlight each month on 20 area business professionals in a given industry," Louisville Business First, said.
The May edition was spotlighting the education industry.
"These are busin more PR
Campbellsville University's Online Associate's in Business Administration Ranked Best in Nation (10)
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Kentucky, June 27 -- Campbellsville University issued the following news release:
Campbellsville University's online associate's in business administration ranked in the top 10 in the nation by 2 YR Online Associate's Degree.
In addition to accreditation, factors taken into consideration to determine Campbellsville University's rank included program affordability and recognition from at least one major news publication.
"Campbellsville University's fully online associate's in more PR
Cancer Society Issues Statement on Health Services Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement by President Chris Hansen:
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The Senate Appropriations Committee approved its FY 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services spending bill today. The bill includes a $2 billion funding increase for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a $190 million funding boost for the National Cancer Institute (NCI). An additional $2 million will go to cancer registries to help track pediatric cancer more PR
CAP's Neera Tanden, Gov. Tom Wolf (D-PA), Co-Founder of Players Coalition Malcolm Jenkins on Enactment of Pennsylvania's Bipartisan Clean Slate Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release:
Today, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) signed first-in-the-nation bipartisan clean slate legislation that will automatically seal certain minor nonviolent misdemeanor records for people who stay crime-free for 10 years, as well as arrest records that never led to conviction, without a waiting period.
The Center for American Progress is proud to have worked with Community Legal Services of Philadelphia to more PR
Carbon Utilization & Biogas Legislation Clears Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
Important provisions of carbon utilization and biogas legislation introduced by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) passed the Senate today as part of the farm bill. The provisions are based on parts of Bennet and Whitehouse's Carbon Utilization Act. The legislation would allow emerging carbon utilization technologies, such as carbon capture, utilization, and more PR
Career Counseling Improvement Championed by Senator Stabenow Passes Out of Senate Education Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The office of Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
An improvement championed by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) to help school districts and community colleges hire more career counselors was passed today by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Earlier this year, Congress passed a spending bill that included $1.2 billion for career and technical education. Today's provision, which is modeled on Stabenow's bipa more PR
Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Celebrate $1.7 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Delaware (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) announced that Delaware has received $1.7 million, a $300,000 increase from last year, in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency for volunteering and service programs.
"For decades, AmeriCorps volunteers have dedicated their lives to servi more PR
CBO Issues Cost Estimate for Tribal Social Security Fairness Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate:
H.R. 6124
Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Ways and Means on June 21, 2018
SUMMARY
H.R. 6124 would allow Indian tribes to enter into agreements with the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide Social Security and Medicare Hospital Insurance coverage for members of tribal councils.
CBO and the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation (JC more PR
CBRNE Olympics: Racing to Save Lives (10)
MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia, June 29 -- The U.S. Air Force (23rd Air Wing) issued the following news:
By Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver
Public Affairs
For the first time, Airmen from Moody's 23d Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) competed against each other to enhance their chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) capabilities during a CBRNE Olympics, June 21, here.
During the competition, CES Airmen from all career fields built camaraderie by relying on their teammates more PR
CCA, City of Santa Fe Partner to Reopen the Screen! (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, June 28 -- The city of Santa Fe issued the following news:
After nearly 20 years featuring classic, independent, and world cinema, The Screen--the single-screen independent theater on the campus of the Santa Fe University of Art & Design (SFUAD)--closed its doors April 30, and Santa Fe's cinema lovers mourned. Now an innovative new partnership between the City of Santa Fe and the Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA) is bringing The Screen back to life.
"The CCA presents The more PR
CCAC Respiratory Therapy Students Serve As Mock Victims in Hospital Disaster Drill (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- Community College of Allegheny County issued the following news release:
Approximately 20 Respiratory Therapy students from the Community College of Allegheny County served as mock victims for a disaster drill sponsored by the Emergency Medicine Department at UPMC Mercy Hospital. The students were made up to look like victims of a mass shooting--from those with minor injuries, to life threatening wounds, to fatalities. When the ambulances began arriving at t more PR
CDFI Fund Announces Nearly $22.8 Million in Bank Enterprise Awards for Increased Investment in Highly Distressed Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued the following news release:
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) announced nearly $22.8 million in awards to 113 banks for increasing investments benefiting economically distressed communities across the nation. The awards were made through the fiscal year (FY) 2017 round of the Bank Enterprise Award Program ( more PR
Center for Education Reform Issues Statement on Supreme Court Janus Ruling (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Center for Education Reform issued the following statement by Founder and CEO Jeanne Allen on the Supreme Court ruling in favor of Mark Janus:
"It's a great day in Washington, DC! The high court's decision strikes a blow for the freedom guaranteed to individuals under the constitution. No citizen of the United States can be compelled to support speech that he or she does not believe in or endorse, and by upholding that constitutional protection, the court has affirmed more PR
Central African Republic: Effective Actions for Protection, Peace and Reconciliation Urged by UN Expert (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 28 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release:
A UN expert has called for better coordination of peace initiatives, transitional justice and reconciliation in the Central African Republic, after her report of an alarming deterioration in the human rights situation in the country.
"I have found a population that is suffering more and more, in the grip of a growing sense of insecurity, which had high expectations and is beginning to l more PR
Central Michigan University: Owl-Eyed at STEM Camp (10)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, June 28 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news release:
When Ed Pinheiro, a docent for Potter Park Zoo, pulled an animal out of its cage, seventh-grader Allison Idema's eyes became as wide as those of the Eurasian eagle owl he was holding.
When it said "who," it broke the ice and the entire classroom of local middle schoolers giggled.
Welcome to The Unofficial Guide to Wizardry: The Science Behind the Magic, one of the many science and math campssc more PR
CEO Wins Smart 50 Awards (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 29 -- The Cleveland Metropolitan School District issued the following news:
CEO Eric Gordon received awards Wednesday for building and leading an effective organization and for his impact on the District.
Corporate College and Smart Business magazine honored the CEO and 49 other top executives with presentation of the annual Smart 50 Awards at the InterContinental Hotel. Gordon also received a separate award for his impact, one of three special categories that also includ more PR
CGTC Instructor Named Finalist for Georgia Department of Corrections Vocational Instructor of the Year (10)
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia, June 28 -- Central Georgia Technical College issued the following news:
In June, the Georgia Department of Corrections named John S. Harvey, Business Customer Service and Technology instructor, a finalist for its 2017 Vocational Instructor of the Year. Harvey, a nine-year veteran of correction education, works in Central Georgia Technical College's (CGTC) Office of Re-entry Services at Johnson State Prison - an unexpected teaching environment - living out his passion to more PR
CGTC's Adult Education Division to Hold Live-Remote Event in Peach County With V101.7's Mamma Mia (10)
FORT VALLEY, Georgia, June 29 -- Central Georgia Technical College issued the following news:
Tune in to V101.7 and stop by the Fort Valley Festival State Park Saturday, June 30, 2018 as Central Georgia Technical College's (CGTC) Adult Education Division (AED) partners with local radio host Mamma Mia for its second free, summer recruitment event.
The Adult Education Recruitment Fair, held in collaboration with the Middle Georgia Consortium, will bring fun and music to the park, June 30, 2018 f more PR
Changing the Way Math Is Taught (10)
MANSFIELD, Ohio, June 28 -- Ohio State University - Mansfield issued the following news release:
When 22-year-old Natalie Sayre of Crestline decided to purse a degree in Early Childhood Education at The Ohio State University at Mansfield, she knew she wanted to help change and mold young lives. However, she had no idea that she would learn a new way of teaching math that is part of an effort to change the way local students are learning and open up endless possibilities for their futures.
"In more PR
Charge D'Affaires Haskell Issues Speech on U.S. Anniversary (10)
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, June 28 -- The U.S. Embassy in Congo issued the following speech by Charge d'Affaires Jennifer Haskell at the 242nd anniversary of the U.S.:
"Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen,
"Welcome to our celebration of American Freedom! Two hundred and forty-two years ago, on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress signed the United States Declaration of Independence. Each year, we honor this historic moment. Americans are known for being more PR
Chickasaw Nation WIC Program Seeks Comments (10)
ADA, Oklahoma, June 28 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
The Chickasaw Nation is soliciting comments from individuals regarding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Input is needed for development of the state plan of operation for the 2019 fiscal year. These comments must be received by August 10, 2018.
WIC is a federally-funded nutrition, education and supplemental food progra more PR
China Mobile Works With Huawei to Jointly Demonstrate First VR Broadcasting Based on 5G Network Slicing (10)
SHANGHAI, China, June 28 -- Huawei Technologies issued the following news:
At MWC Shanghai 2018, China Mobile worked with Huawei and Let in VR to jointly demonstrate the industry's first VR broadcasting service based on 5G network slicing, creating an immersive live experience for exhibition guests.
China Mobile teamed up with Huawei and other manufacturers to carry out research and verification on network slicing and continuously explored new business models with the goal of accelerating comm more PR
City Council Committee Advances Mayor Durkan's Legislation to Reduce Gun Violence (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, June 27 -- Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following news release:
The Seattle City Council's Gender Equity, Safe Communities, New Americans & Education Committee advanced Mayor Jenny A. Durkan's legislation to require safe storage of firearms unless carried by or under the control of an owner or lawfully authorized user. The legislation increases civil penalties and legal responsibility for failure to report unsecured firearms that are lost, stolen, or improperly more PR
Civil Rights Community Letter to Ken Marcus Following His Confirmation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following advocacy letter:
Ken Marcus, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202
Dear Assistant Secretary Marcus,
On behalf of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and the 23 undersigned organizations, we write to urge you to enforce the law on behalf of marginalized communities; to preserve (and reinstate recently rescinded more PR
Class of 2020 Enters Clinical Aspect of Medicine (10)
KENT, Ohio, June 29 -- Wright State University issued the following news:
The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine class of 2020 will reaffirm its dedication to the ethics and professionalism of medicine in the Student Clinician's Ceremony on Monday, July 2, at 6 p.m., in the auditorium of the Student Success Center.
Organized by medical students and supported by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation, which promotes humanism in medical schools, the ceremony celebrates the transition of more PR
Clemson Students Help Fulfill Philanthropist Margaret Lloyd's Vision of Environmental Education (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 27 -- Clemson University issued the following news release:
Margaret "Peggy" Lloyd had a vision to turn 853 acres of Kershaw County into an educational mecca. Lloyd died before her dream was realized, but a group of Clemson University students is helping to make her wishes come true.
The property, known as Hardscramble, consists of longleaf pine trees and forested wetland bordered by the Wateree River on one side and the town of Camden on the other. Hardscramble i more PR
Clemson, SC State to Offer Five-Year Dual-Degree Program in Physics (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 28 -- Clemson University issued the following news release:
Physics students at South Carolina State University will be able to earn their bachelor's and master's degrees in just five years as part of a new dual-degree program with Clemson University.
Undergraduate physics students will study at SC State for three years, then transfer to Clemson University, earning a bachelor's degree from SC State and their master's degree from Clemson by the end of the fifth yea more PR
Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center Opens in July (10)
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, June 28 -- The Cleveland Clinic issued the following news release:
The new three-story, 64,700-square-foot Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center will begin welcoming patients on Wednesday, July 11.
The $34 million family health center at 14601 Detroit Avenue features 60 exam rooms and an all new, 24/7 full-service emergency department which will open on Wednesday, July 25.
"Cleveland Clinic has served Lakewood for more than two decades," said Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., CEO more PR
CMA Foundation Chairman Joe Galante Honored at Education Through Music's 2018 Benefit Gala in New York City (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 27 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release:
Education Through Music (ETM) celebrated its Children's Benefit Gala on Monday, June 25 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, honoring music industry executive and CMA Foundation Chairman Joe Galante. Through his involvement with the CMA Foundation, Galante has made a remarkable impact on the music industry not only in New York City but on a national level.
The ETM Children's Benefit Gala was more PR
College Announces Changes in Academic Affairs Leadership (10)
COLCHESTER, Vermont, June 28 -- St. Michael's College issued the following news release:
Saint Michael's College President Jack Neuhauser issued the following announcement on Thursday, June 28: "Dr. Karen Talentino will complete her term as Academic Vice-President at the end of June, 2018 and assume a full-time faculty position beginning with the fall 2018 semester. Karen will be available to confer with Dr. Sterritt during July and August as Dr. Sterritt wishes. I am pleased to announce that D more PR
College for Kids 2018 Offers Fun, Teaches New Skills (10)
GALESBURG, Illinois, June 29 -- Knox College issued the following news release:
In the "Roughing It" class, children learn how to identify suitable campsites and practice putting up tents. Elsewhere on the Knox College campus, another group of children in the "Knit Wits" class dye natural yarn, using unsweetened Kool-Aid as the coloring agent.
"Ooh, I love that color," one girl says as a jarful of water starts to take on a deep shade of turquoise. "It looks kind of like the sky."
Welcome to K more PR
College of Engineering Honored With Excellence for Veterans Award (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 28 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
The University of Kentucky College of Engineering has been recognized with an Engineering Excellence for Veterans Award from the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE).
The award, founded in 2015 by the ASEE Military and Veterans Division, recognizes academic institutions that are leaders in helping veterans bridge the gap between military and civilian worlds.
Universities chosen to receive the hon more PR
Colyer and Kobach Cannot - and Will Not - Fix Kansas' Schools (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, June 29 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled again this week that Kansas schools, teachers, and students are not getting the support they need. Republicans have had complete control of state government for the last eight years, and their record is clear: larger class sizes, schools closing, and teacher shortages.
At a time when Kansas needs a leader who will finally make education a priority, the Republicans running fo more PR
Commissioner Maffei Departs Commission (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Federal Maritime Commission issued the following news release:
Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei departed the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) today with the expiration of the one-year holdover period from his term's official expiration on June 30, 2017.
Commissioners serve on set five-year terms. Commissioners must be nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate for each term they serve. Commissioners are allowed to stay in their position for one-year past th more PR
Committee Approves Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator, Other Agenda Items (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today, approved eight bills, four nominees subject to Senate confirmation, and a Coast Guard promotion.
Bills and nominations considered are as follows (approved by voice vote unless otherwise noted):
1. S. 645, Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2017, more PR
Committee Democrats Demand Answers Regarding Unaccompanied Minors in Administration's Custody (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Virginia, ranking Democratic member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
All 17 Committee on the Education and the Workforce Democrats sent a letter today to the Trump administration demanding answers to several detailed and urgent questions about the health, safety, and educational services provided to unaccompanied minors forcibly separated from their parents at the border. The letter, sent to the dep more PR
Communications Workers of America Issues Statement on Janus Decision (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Communications Workers of America issued the following statement by President Chris Shelton on the Supreme Court's decision in Janus vs. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees:
"Today's Supreme Court decision on the Janus v. AFSCME case marks a sad day for all working people. This decision continues a long campaign by corporate interests and right wing groups to restrict our ability to stand together. While these special interest groups might be more PR
Community College Innovator and Technology Expert Joins Achieving the Dream Board of Directors (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 29 -- Achieving the Dream issued the following news release:
Dr. Karen A. Stout, president and CEO of Achieving the Dream (ATD), announced the appointment of Dr. Nicole Melander, vice president, strategic initiatives at Campus Labs, to the organization's board of directors. Achieving the Dream (ATD) is a national organization that is leading the largest reform effort in the country in student success, working with more than 220 colleges across the country.
"Dr. Me more PR
CompTIA Issues Statement on Signing of California State Budget (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association issued the following statement by Executive Vice President Elizabeth Hyman regarding the signing of the California budget by Gov. Jerry Brown:
"CompTIA applauds Governor Brown and the California legislature on passing a state budget to fund a new fully online community college that will deliver skills and industry-valued credentials that millions of working adults need to advance their careers and improve their economic future more PR
CompTIA Pledges to Get the UK Cyber Ready (10)
LONDONTERRACE, England, June 28 -- The Computing Technology Industry Association issued the following news release:
CompTIA, the world's leading technology association, has announced the launch of its Cyber Ready retraining programme in the UK, after receiving funding from the government's Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund (CSIIF).
Cyber Ready is one of seven initiatives chosen for support by the National Cyber Security Programme, which is designed to increase the number of people working in more PR
Congressman Lowenthal Secures $35M in FY2019 DoD Funds for Critical STEM Education Program (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Alan Lowenthal, D-California, issued the following news release:
Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) secured the unanimous passage of an amendment to boost funding for a critical national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education program by $5 million, to a record $35 million appropriation for Fiscal Year 2019. The amendment will be included the annual Department of Defense appropriations bill which awaits final passage by the House of Representat more PR
Congresswoman Johnson Applauds Awarding of $1.5 Million to 30th Congressional District Organizations (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today applauded two organizations in the 30th Congressional District, City Year, Inc. and Reading Partners, who received nearly $1.1 million and $450,000 respectively in federal grant funds for public service-oriented programs through AmeriCorps.
"There are many wonderful organizations in our district that work with youth and students to help them grow into succes more PR
Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman Receives 2018 Public Leadership in the Arts Award for State Arts Leadership (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Americans for the Arts issued the following news release:
Americans for the Arts and the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) today announced that Connecticut Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman will be awarded the Public Leadership in the Arts Award for State Arts Leadership today at NLGA's annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. The annual award honors a public official who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the advancement of the arts at the state level.
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Connecticut Treasurer Issues Statement on Higher Education Trust Security Breach (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 27 -- Connecticut Treasurer Denise L. Nappier issued the following statement concerning a security breach involving the Connecticut Higher Education Trust:
"The Treasury has been advised by the CHET Direct program manager, TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. ("TFI"), that 21 CHET account holders had online access to their accounts established by unauthorized individuals that resulted in a total of 44 unauthorized withdrawals of funds totaling approximately $1,416,635. more PR
Corps of Engineers Seeks Curriculum Design for Leadership Development Program (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a solicitation (W912P918R0025) for curriculum design and education services for the Leadership Development Program in St. Louis, Missouri.
Response Date: July 17, 2018; Set Aside: Total Small Business; Classification Code: U - Education & training services; NAICS Code: 611 - Educational Services/611430 - Professional and Management Development Training. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=f02f00 more CTR
Cottage Grove Passes Resolution Supporting Endangered Oregon Butterfly (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 28 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release:
The city of Cottage Grove passed a resolution last night in support of the Taylor's checkerspot, an endangered butterfly whose habitat has been curtailed by 99 percent as prairie grasslands are converted for agriculture and urban development.
The city marks the southernmost portion of the butterfly's range. The resolution calls for ongoing conservation efforts and public education about the butt more PR
Council of School Officers Issues Statement on Confirmation of Education Assistant Secretary (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Council of Chief State School Officers issued the following statement by Executive Director Moffat Miller on the Senate confirmation of President Trump's nominee, Frank T. Brogan, as the assistant secretary of education:
"At a time when states have more authority and flexibility to improve schools and create an equitable education system for all students, we are pleased to see an individual with such deep state-level experience confirmed as a leader of the U.S. Depart more PR
Council on Education Issues Statement on Supreme Court Travel Ban Ruling (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The American Council on Education issued the following statement by President Ted Mitchell:
"We are extremely disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Trump administration's travel ban. In the current climate of harsh rhetoric on immigration, the travel ban contributes to the perception that this country is no longer a welcoming place for study and research by the world's best and brightest international scholars and students.
"As the amicus brief ACE s more PR
Court Shuts Down Idaho Tax Return Preparer (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
A federal court in Boise, Idaho permanently enjoined Jonathan Peirsol from preparing federal income tax returns for others, the Justice Department announced yesterday. Peirsol consented to the civil injunction order and admitted the allegations in the complaint. He previously pleaded guilty to aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return and, in May 2017, was sentenced to 12 months and one more PR
CPS to Launch Office of Student Protections and Title IX to Better Safeguard and Advocate for Students (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 27 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release:
Chicago Public Schools will launch an Office of Student Protections and Title IX, an unprecedented long-term commitment to ensure learning environments are free from sexual violence, harassment and discrimination. The 20-member team, which will be formed this summer and report to the CEO, will have a mandate to advocate for students and coordinate the district's response to any allegation of abuse and was de more PR
CPSC Reminds Consumers to Celebrate Safely This Fourth of July Season (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following news release:
As families and friends gather for the Fourth of July holiday at backyard barbeques, cookouts and pool parties, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding consumers to celebrate safely when using fireworks. At a fireworks safety press conference and demonstration today on the National Mall, CPSC announced that eight fireworks-related deaths were reported in 2017, with victims ra more PR
Criminal Justice Professor, Former FBI Special Agent Takes Prelaw Curriculum to Canada (10)
RADFORD, Virginia, June 28 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
Luke William Hunt, assistant professor of criminal justice and prelaw advisor, traveled to the University of Toronto to internationalize Radford University's prelaw program.
The trip, which highlighted the educational opportunities available to students, was made in part by a McGlothlin Faculty Travel Grant.
Hunt met with officials at both the University of Toronto Centre for International Experience and the u more PR
CRL: State Law Helps California's Becerra to Protect Student Borrowers (10)
OAKLAND, California, June 29 -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release:
Yesterday, California Attorney General (AG) Xavier Becerra filed a lawsuit against Navient Corporation, the nation's largest student loan servicer and its subsidiaries for violations of the state's Unfair Competition and False Advertising Law. Approximately 1.5 million student loan borrowers in California could be affected by the litigation.
Specifically, the lawsuit charges that Navient:
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CSCU Announces Partnership With Social Venture Partners CT to Support Guided Pathways (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 27 -- Connecticut State Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
Today, the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities announced that it has formed a partnership with the philanthropic group Social Venture Partners (SVP) - a program and field of interest fund of Fairfield County's Community Foundation. SVP has donated $62,500 and pro bono consulting to continue Guided Pathways efforts at CSCU's Student Success Center. The grant will support three more PR
Cuesta College: New Culinary Certification Program (10)
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, June 28 -- Cuesta College issued the following news release:
Beginning in the Fall of 2018, students will have the opportunity to pursue a Culinary Arts Certificate of Specialization at Cuesta College. The career technical education program will combine academic and lab training with real life experience in the field of culinary arts. Taught in a professional kitchen at the California Conservation Corps in San Luis Obispo, the certificate consists of four courses th more PR
CUPA-HR Selects Six Individuals for the Association's Emerging Leaders Program (10)
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources issued the following news release:
Six College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) members have been selected to participate in the 2018-19 Emerging CUPA-HR Leaders program.
The program recognizes volunteer leaders from across the country who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and initiative within higher ed HR and desire to play an active role in advan more PR
Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship Offers Opportunities (10)
MOUNTAIN GROVE, Missouri, June 29 -- The University of Missouri College of Food and Natural Resources issued the following news release:
Five to 10 percent of dairy farms close each year, in part because of a lack of skilled laborers, says University of Missouri Extension dairy specialist Ted Probert. To help the dairy industry survive, a national nonprofit organization has created an apprenticeship program to fill positions currently held by farmers whose average age is 59.
Many farms do not more PR
Dallas ISD Prohibits Bullying Based on Immigration Status (10)
DALLAS, Texas, June 28 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release:
During the June 21 board meeting, Dallas ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the addition of "immigration status" in the district's Student Welfare Freedom From Bullying FFI (Local) policy.
The district's policy prohibits any acts of bullying, including those based on one's immigration status.
All Dallas ISD schools are welcoming and protective environments, as stated in the resolution a more PR
Deep Roots Connect Commencement Speaker to EOU (10)
LA GRANDE, Oregon, June 27 -- Eastern Oregon University issued the following news:
Centuries of family history connect Bobbie Conner to Eastern Oregon University.
Conner, who serves as vice chair of EOU's Board of Trustees, gave the keynote speech at the university's commencement ceremonies June 16.
In her address, Conner highlighted her ancestors' ties to the Grande Ronde Valley.
"My grandmother travelled this area 110 years ago as a child on horseback to gather food from plants, fish and g more PR
Del. Amata Introduces VA Amendment Passed by Veterans' Subcommittee, Votes for Bipartisan Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Del. Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Aumua Amata offered an amendment to the VA COST SAVINGS Act that was passed with bipartisan support. In an active week centered on veterans' legislation, she voted Wednesday in support of seven bills passed by the Subcommittee, including one on which she was an original cosponsor, and participated in a Tuesday hearing of the full Veterans Affairs' Committee examining the urgent need t more PR
Del. Norton to Speak at Goodwill Excel Center Graduation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) will speak at the graduation ceremony for the Goodwill Excel Center tomorrow, Friday, June 29, 2018, at 11:30 a.m., at 1776 G St. NW. The Excel Center is an adult charter high school.
"I look forward to personally congratulating Excel Center graduates for taking their education into their own hands and ensuring they earn a high school education," Norton said. more PR
Democracy NYC: Mayor De Blasio Announces Registration of Over 10,000 New Student Voters as a Result of Student Voter Registration Drive (10)
NEW YORK, June 27 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release:
Mayor de Blasio today announced that the City has registered over 10,000 first-time student voters as part of the Administration's student voter registration drive. The over 10,000 students attend 294 schools across the five boroughs. The student registration effort is part of Mayor de Blasio's 10-point democracy agenda known as DemocracyNYC, which aims to increase civic engagement and strengthen democracy loc more PR
Democratic Governors Association Issues Statement on Polis Victory in Colorado (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee congratulating businessman Jared Polis winning the Democratic nomination for governor in Colorado:
"Congratulations to Jared Polis on winning the Democratic nomination for governor in Colorado.
"Jared Polis enters the general election with a positive, inspiring message. Jared's whole life has been about serving Coloradans.
"He created hundreds of jobs as a successful busin more PR
Democratic Governors Association Issues Statement on Stapletons Gubernatorial Nomination (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement by Executive Director Elisabeth Pearson on Walker Stapleton's gubernatorial nomination in Colorado:
"Walker Stapleton will roll back the progress Colorado has made under Governor Hickenlooper and make life worse for Colorado families.
"During his career in politics, Walker Stapleton has proven he will sell Colorado out to the highest special interest bidder. And during this primary, he showed his true co more PR
Democratic Governors Association Issues Statement on Victory of Polis (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee congratulating businessman Jared Polis's winning the Democratic nomination for governor in Colorado:
"Congratulations to Jared Polis on winning the Democratic nomination for governor in Colorado.
"Jared Polis enters the general election with a positive, inspiring message. Jared's whole life has been about serving Coloradans. He created hundreds of jobs as a successful busine more PR
Democratic Whip Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity Concludes Milwaukee Pathways Out of Poverty Listening Tour (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
Today, Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) and Democratic Whip Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity Chair, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13), visited Milwaukee, Wisconsin as part of their Pathways Out of Poverty Listening Tour. They were joined by Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04). Earlier this month, Whip Hoyer and Rep. Lee visited Dallas, Texas on the first leg of the Lis more PR
Democrats for Education Reform Issues Statement on Democratic Primary Wins (10)
DENVER, Colorado, June 27 -- Democrats for Education Reform issued the following statement by State Director Jennifer Walmer in response to the Democratic primary wins for progressive education champions including the victory of Jared Polis for Governor, Alex Valdez for House 5th District, Kerry Tipper for House 28th District, Kyle Mullica for House 34th District and Julie Gonzales for Senate 34th District:
"Congratulations to Jared Polis for emerging from a hard-fought primary in which every c more PR
Democrats Stand for Expanding Opportunity as Kim Reynolds Slams the Door on Working Families (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 28 -- The Iowa Democratic Party issued the following news:
As our coalition of opportunity builders expands (see: ISEA recommends Fred Hubbell for Governor), the Iowa Democratic Party is reminding hardworking Iowa families who is fighting for their future and who's handing their future to corporations and conservative special interests for campaign donations.
This Thursday, we're throwing it back to the first day of the general election when Democrats came out swinging a more PR
Denver Releases Action Plan to Reduce Wasted Food, Feed More Residents in Need (10)
NEW YORK, June 28 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release:
The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) announced today the release of its Food Action Plan, a set of strategic projects to increase food equity in the city. The plan serves as an action-oriented companion piece to the Denver Food Vision, an aspirational view of advancing our food system in Denver.
Using the Food Vision as our guiding document, the Food Action Plan was created to more PR
Denver Releases Action Plan to Reduce Wasted Food, Feed More Residents in Need (10)
DENVER, Colorado, June 28 -- The city of Denver issued the following news:
The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) announced today the release of its Food Action Plan, a set of strategic projects to increase food equity in the city. The plan serves as an action-oriented companion piece to the Denver Food Vision, an aspirational view of advancing our food system in Denver.
Using the Food Vision as our guiding document, the Food Action Plan was created to fulfill the goals s more PR
Depository Spotlight: New York State Library (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Government Publishing Office issued the following news release:
Many libraries in the Federal Depository Library Program have a long history of service -- a few even have roots back to colonial America -- but not many have as much history as the New York State Library in Albany. This month, we salute the library, which was created on April 21, 1818 when a bill to "establish a public library at the seat of government" was passed in the New York State Senate and si more PR
Despite Trump Administrations Abstinence-only Push, Many State Legislators Want Quality Sex Education, Report Shows (10)
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. issued the following news release:
Today, SIECUS released its 2018 Sex Ed State Legislative Mid-Year Report. The publication recaps state-level sex education legislation introduced this legislative session through May 31, 2018 and identifies notable trends and activities.
"It's encouraging to see such a large number of bills related to sex education being introduced in states across the country. However, while p more PR
Dialogue of Dance: Communication Major Learns New Kind of Language in Haiti (10)
AKRON, Ohio, June 29 -- The University of Akron issued the following news release:
The one-armed orphan sulked in the corner.
The boy, about 8 years old, assiduously avoided eye contact with any of The University of Akron students who were visiting the orphanage in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, on a service and learning trip.
One of those students, Olivia Biss, was determined to speak with this one child who had isolated himself from his rambunctious peers. She sidled over to him and asked him his name more PR
Director White Issues Remarks at 53rd Annual Seminar of National Association (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Trustee Program issued the following remarks by Director Cliff White at the 53rd annual seminar of the National Association of Chapter 13 trustees:
"Good morning. Thank you so much for the annual opportunity to talk with you about some of the most important bankruptcy issues that matter to both the United States Trustee Program (USTP or Program) and the chapter 13 community.
"It has been my tradition to start these reports with more PR
DiscoverEU: 15,000 Young People Can Prepare to Set Off on Their Travels Around the EU This Summer (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 28 -- The European Commission issued the following news release:
15,000 18-year-olds have been selected to receive travel passes from more than 100,000 applications received.
Under the first round of the DiscoverEU initiative launched by the European Commission, more than 100,000 young people from all Member States applied during a two-week period which closed on 26 June at 12:00. The final list of winners was confirmed yesterday (27 June) in accordance with the award c more PR
DOD Seeks Adobe, Java Digital Courseware in Alexandria, Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity has issued a solicitation (HE1254-18-Q-0003) for Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe CS-Photoshop and Programming-Java digital courseware and exam materials for high school students in Alexandria, Virginia.
Response Date: July 27, 2018; Classification Code: R - Professional, administrative, and management support services; NAICS Code: 611 - Educational Services/611710 - Educational Support Services. For more information: https:/ more CTR
DOD Seeks Cloud-Based Enterprise Case Management System Services in Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity has issued a pre-solicitation (HE125418Q8011) for cloud-based enterprise case management system services and licenses in Alexandria, Virginia.
Classification Code: R - Professional, administrative, and management support services; NAICS Code: 511 - Publishing Industries (except Internet)/511210 - Software Publishers. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=a78415108895782a74033859aa5ffad9&tab= more CTR
DOD Seeks Cloud-Based Enterprise Data Warehouse Services in Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity has issued a pre-solicitation (HE125418Q8012) for commercial off the shelf cloud-based enterprise data warehouse services in Alexandria, Virginia.
Classification Code: R - Professional, administrative, and management support services; NAICS Code: 518 - Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services/518210 - Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id= more CTR
DOD Seeks Human Intelligence, Counterintelligence Training Instructors (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Defense Virginia Contracting Activity has issued a sources sought notice (399-0065-18-Z) for human intelligence and counterintelligence training instructors.
Response Date: July 2, 2018; Classification Code: U - Education & training services; NAICS Code: 611 - Educational Services/611699 - All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=157cdce6064610fc09e4587493a4544a&tab=core&_cview=0 more CTR
DOD Seeks Two-Way Radios at Fort Campbell, Kentucky (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity has issued a solicitation (HE125418Q4010) for two-way radios at Mahaffey Middle School, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Response Date: June 29, 2018; Set Aside: Small Business; Classification Code: 58 - Communication, detection, & coherent radiation equipment; NAICS Code: 334 - Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing/334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. For more inf more CTR
Dose of Reality - Fighting the Opioid Epidemic (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 28 -- U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, Byung J. Pak, issued the following news release:
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia, in partnership with the Atlanta-Carolinas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program, have released an opioid public service announcement to remind Georgians that the opioid epidemic demands the urgent attention of everyone in our community.
"Fighting this epidemic remains our highest priorit more PR
Dr. Andy Bowman Elected President of NC Board of Pharmacy (10)
BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, June 28 -- Campbell University issued the following news release:
Andy Bowman ('93 PharmD, RPh), director of Continuing Education and clinical assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice, was elected by his peers on the board to be president of the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Dr. Bowman is the first Campbell Pharmacy alumnus ever elected to the Board of Pharmacy.
NC Board of Pharmacy Executive Director, Jay Campbell, said, "I, and all Board staff, look forward t more PR
Dr. Frances Ivey Named FCPS Deputy Superintendent (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 28 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news release:
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand announced the selection of Dr. Frances Ivey as deputy superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). Ivey will assume the duties of the deputy superintendent effective July 1, 2018.
The Deputy Superintendent oversees all FCPS educational programs by providing oversight and accountability of five region offices and their assigne more PR
Dr. Jennifer McCormick to Join Landmark Gathering of State and Federal STEM Education Leaders at the White House (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 25 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release:
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Jennifer McCormick, will attend the first-of-its-kind State-Federal Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education Summit hosted by The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on June 25-26, 2018, in Washington, D.C.
"An education grounded in the skills and knowledge gained in science, technology, engineering, more PR
Dr. Kenyon Knapp to Head School of Behavioral Sciences (10)
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, June 28 -- Liberty University issued the following news release:
Liberty University has named Dr. Kenyon Knapp as dean of the School of Behavioral Sciences. The school is one of the largest of Liberty's 17 schools and colleges and offers graduate and undergraduate programs in counseling, psychology, and social work.
Knapp received his Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University of Mississippi. He comes to Liberty after having served on the faculty of Mercer University more PR
Dr. Thomas Michaud Presents at International Conference (10)
WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, June 27 -- West Liberty University issued the following news:
West Liberty University Dean of the School of Professional Studies Dr. Thomas Michaud returned recently from an international conference that looked at the future of civilization.
Michaud prepared two papers for presentation. The first focused on a trending topic in higher education -- happiness. "Happiness Lost: The Ravages of Nihilism" was presented in Lublin, Poland to an audience of professors and gr more PR
Dunton to Step Down as NHTI President (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 29 -- The Community College System of New Hampshire issued the following news release:
Dr. Susan Dunton of Concord has announced her decision to step down as president of NHTI, Concord's Community College later this summer. "After a great deal of reflection, I have decided to step down from the presidency at NHTI. It has been a privilege to have played a role at this college and to have spent a career in in the field of higher education. It is time for me to step ba more PR
Duquesne University Science Professor Receives Presidential Award (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release:
Duquesne University professor Dr. John Pollock has received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring to honor his career in educating students from universities to grade schools.
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that Pollock, along with 27 individuals and 14 organizations, was more PR
Duval County Public Schools Gain 14 Overall Points, Close in on 'A' Grade (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 27 -- Duval County Public Schools issued the following news release:
Duval County Public Schools inched ever closer to becoming an "A"-graded school district this year, gaining 14 overall points compared to last year. With these gains, Duval remains a "B" district but is just one percentage point away from "A" status.
"We continue to improve and move forward," said Superintendent Dr. Patricia Willis. "Duval is like a team that wins a few more games each year, and ea more PR
ECU Crisis Management Classroom Provides Unique Tools for WTAMU (10)
CANYON, Texas, June 25 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news:
The College of Education and Social Sciences at West Texas A&M University is home to the newly completed Education Credit Union Crisis Management Classroom, where students and the community will participate in simulations designed to prepare them to respond and recover from crises.
The classroom, located in Old Main, Room 216, is endowed by the Education Credit Union as an educational tool that will benefit the cour more PR
Ecumenical Theological Education: Sharing Space for Transformational Experiences (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 28 -- The World Council of Churches issued the following news release:
Eighteen theological educators and church representatives gathered on 22 June in Geneva for the second meeting of the Network of Institutions of Higher Ecumenical Theological Education (NIHETE). The inaugural meeting took place in Halle, Germany, in May 2016. NIHETE is an open platform of exchange on contents, methodologies and contexts of teaching ecumenism in the era of world Christianity.
At its more PR
Education and Behavioral Science Achieves Continuing Accreditation (10)
JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 26 -- Arkansas State University issued the following news release:
The College of Education and Behavioral Science at Arkansas State University is announcing its continuing national accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
A-State is one of 46 providers across the country this month to receive accreditation under CAEP's nationally recognized teacher preparation standards.
"Our steering committee, faculty, and partners worked more PR
Education Associations Issue Joint Statement on Perkins Career Act (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 25 -- Advance CTE issued the following joint statement:
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ACTE and Advance CTE released the following joint statement in response to the June 24, 2018 Senate version of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education Act for the 21st Century Act, which would reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins).
"We greatly appreciate the focus of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on the reauthorization of the more PR
Education Department Delays Regulation That Helps Minority Students Access Special Education (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The National Disability Rights Network issued the following news release:
Today, the Department of Education chose to delay a regulation intended to help prevent racial disproportionality in special education, which was widely supported by students, parents, school administrators, and the civil rights community.
"Rather than support the education of students with disabilities and listen to the advice received from educators working in the trenches, the Administration tod more PR
Education Department Seeks Adult Education Assessment (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education has issued a pre-solicitation (IESE180049AP) for the assessment of adult education.
Response Date: July 26, 2018; Classification Code: B - Special studies and analysis - not R&D; NAICS Code: 541 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services/541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=07da5b259d22d29d1c8e2f032d405486&tab=core&_cview=1 more CTR
Education Department Seeks Communication Document Conversion Services (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid has issued a sources sought notice (91003118R0011) for the conversion of communication documents for visually impaired recipients.
Response Date: July 5, 2018; Set Aside: Small Business; Classification Code: R - Professional, administrative, and management support services; NAICS Code: 561 - Administrative and Support Services/561410 - Document Preparation Services. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportu more CTR
Education Sciences Journal Issues 46 Research Articles in June 2018 Edition (10)
BASEL, Switzerland, June 25 -- Education Sciences, an open access journal that says it features current issues in education, published 46 research articles on the following topics in its June 2018 edition. These topics include:
* 'Culture', 'Context', School Leadership and Entrepreneurialism: Evidence from Sixteen Countries
* Against the Odds: Insights from a Statistician with Dyscalculia
* Application of Hofstede's Cultural Dimension among Female Educational Leaders
* Effect of Physical Edu more PR
Education Secretary: State Budget Continues Strong Investments in Students, Job Training (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
State Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera today outlined the investments in education championed by Governor Tom Wolf in the 2018-19 budget and over the last four years that are helping Pennsylvania's students by restoring education funding, increasing enrollment in kindergarten and pre-k, bolstering graduation rates, and training more students for careers.
"Over the past four years, Govern more PR
Education System Prepared for Future of Work: Major Report (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, June 26 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news:
A major report has rated Australia's education system as 'very good' and highlighted workplaces as a powerful site for learning.
The report, 'Preparing for the Best and the Worst of Times', describes Australia's education system as "very good" but adds that "a good legacy isn't enough and that the system requires constant evaluation and debate".
It also calls on educators to provide children with "a strong learn more PR
Educational Interventions Decrease Sunburns Among Heavy Equipment Operators (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 28 -- The American Association for Cancer Research issued the following news release:
Implementation of educational interventions among operating engineers (heavy equipment operators) in Michigan significantly increased the use of sunscreen and decreased the number of reported sunburns, according to results from a randomized controlled trial (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01804595?term=NCT01804595&rank=1) published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & P more PR
Educators for Excellence Reacts to U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Janus V. AFSCME (10)
NEW YORK, June 27 -- Educators for Excellence issued the following news release:
Teacher-led organization Educators for Excellence (E4E) released the following statements about today's Janus v. AFSCME decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, which bars unions from charging compulsory fees used to negotiate critical job matters like fair pay, access to health care and retirement benefits.
"This decision presents a major membership and revenue challenge for unions across the country," said E4E-Los An more PR
Elementary Students Learn Complex Science Concepts Using IU Wearable Technology (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, June 29 -- Indiana University issued the following news release:
Indiana University researchers are developing a patent-pending tool to help elementary students, including first- and second-graders, understand science concepts like complex systems.
Kylie Peppler, Joshua Danish and Armin Moczek invented BioSim, a system that includes wearable 3D indoor positioning sensors, push toys and puppets. Peppler and Danish are associate professors in the School of Education; Moczek more PR
Elementary, Middle School Principals to Gather in Orlando for the NAESP Pre-K-8 Principals Conference (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 21 -- The National Association of Elementary School Principals issued the following news release:
Elementary and middle-level principals from around the nation will gather for the National Association of Elementary School Principals' Pre-K-8 Principals Conference, July 9-11 in Orlando, Florida. Preconference activities begin on Sun., July 8.
#NAESP18 is the largest national conference for elementary and middle-level principals. With a laser focus on pre-K through gra more PR
Eleven U. of I. Students, Recent Alumni Offered Fulbright Grants (10)
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 25 -- The University of Illinois System-Urbana-Champaign issued the following news release:
Eleven University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign students and young alumni have been offered student Fulbright grants to pursue international educational, research and teaching experiences across the globe this coming year.
As the flagship international educational exchange program of the U.S. government, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program builds international relationships to more PR
Emerson Partners With Texas A&M College of Engineering to Build Advanced Automation Laboratory (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 27 -- Emerson Electric, an automation technology and software company, issued the following news:
Future classes of undergraduate engineering students studying at Texas A&M University, one of the largest and most prestigious engineering schools in the United States, will have access to some of the most innovative advanced automation technologies in use at industrial facilities around the world as a result of a $1.5 million donation by global technology and engineering compan more PR
Emily Klein Honored With University Distinguished Service Professorship (10)
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 29 -- Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment issued the following news release:
Duke University has awarded a University Distinguished Service Professorship, one of the most prestigious faculty honors the university bestows, to Emily M. Klein, professor and chair of Earth and Ocean Sciences.
University Distinguished Service Professorships recognize exceptional service to Duke as a whole, above and beyond achievements in the nominee's own discipline or more PR
EMILY's List Issues Statement on Michigan Endorsements of Women Leaders (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- EMILY's List issued the following statement by President Stephanie Schriock on the endorsement of 12 women leaders for the Michigan state legislature:
"It's clear state Republicans will continue to attack the opportunities of Michigan women and their families -- from dismantling education to limiting health care -- until they are voted out of office.
"Just this past session, Republicans passed a budget that attempted to divert funding from any health care provider that o more PR
Employment Law Project Issues Statement on Janus Case (10)
NEW YORK, June 27 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following statement by Executive Director Christine Owens on the Supreme Court's decision in Janus vs. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees:
"Today, the Supreme Court has further tipped the scales of justice against working people, with a decision that attacks workers' basic right to join together in unions to improve wages and working conditions for all. Let's be clear: America needs unions. This decisi more PR
Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee Passes Rep. Engel Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee unanimously approved H.R. 1676, the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA), legislation authored by Congressman Eliot L. Engel.
Palliative care focuses on alleviating suffering for patients and their loved ones, accompanying efforts to treat or cure illness. It involves communication with patients and their fami more PR
Enrollment Begins for Study on Public Health Impacts of Tonawanda Coke Emissions and Other Pollutants (10)
BUFFALO, New York, June 28 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo campus issued the following news release:
How has air pollution affected the health of communities in Grand Island, the City of Tonawanda and Town of Tonawanda?
Residents and workers in these areas are invited to enroll in a long-term study that addresses these and other important questions.
To sign up, visit https://ehstudy.buffalo.edu.
The research -- the Environmental Health Study for Western New York -- is led by th more PR
Erik Von Burg Wins Presidential Award (10)
MESA, Arizona, June 27 -- The Mesa Public Schools issued the following news:
The Gifted and Talented department specialist has been named one of the nation's top STEM educators.
Photo of Erik Von BurgErik Von Burg has won a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The Gifted and Talented department specialist was named a finalist in 2016.
Von Burg receives a citation signed by President Donald Trump, $10,000 award and trip to Washington, D.C.
"On behalf of the W more PR
Esqueda Honored With Academic Staff Excellence Award (10)
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, June 28 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news:
Jaclyn Esqueda, program manager in the University of Wisconsin-Platteville's College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science, was awarded a Board of Regents Academic Staff Excellence Award. Esqueda was recognized at the board's meeting in Madison, Wisconsin on Friday, April 6.
The Board of Regents Academic Staff Excellence Award signifies the high regard with which an employee is held by his o more PR
European Council Conclusions, 28 June 2018 (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 29 -- The Council of the European Union issued the following news release:
The European Council on 28 June adopted conclusions on: migration, security and defence, jobs, growth and competitiveness, innovation and digital, and on other issues.
I. Migration
1. The European Council reconfirms that a precondition for a functioning EU policy relies on a comprehensive approach to migration which combines more effective control of the EU's external borders, increased external more PR
Evangel Director Elected President of National Association for Adult Ed (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, June 28 -- Evangel University issued the following news release:
"My passion for adult education grew as I saw students achieve things they never dreamed for themselves," said Dr. Lisa Tyson, director of the College of Adult and Graduate Studies at Evangel University.
"When I joined the EU staff in 2004, I served with a director who had passion for adult education -- she was an adult learner herself," said Tyson. "As I worked with our students and heard their stories, it more PR
Event Raises Money to Help Youth Exiting Foster Care Pay for College (10)
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 28 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
Youth exiting foster care in Michigan will have more financial support thanks to the generosity of more than 190 people who attended the fourth annual Fostering Futures Scholarship Event - Grand Rapids.
The lunchtime event today at Amway Grand Plaza Hotel raised $37,573 for Michigan's Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund. Attendees enjoyed food and music, placed bids o more PR
Exact Sciences Development, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Assigned Patent for Detecting Gastric Neoplasm (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 30 -- Exact Sciences Development, Madison, Wisconsin, and Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Rochester, Minnesota, have been assigned a patent (No. 10,006,093, initially filed Aug. 31, 2016) developed by six co-inventors for detecting gastric neoplasm. The co-inventors are David A. Ahlquist, Rochester, Minnesota, William R. Taylor, Lake City, Minnesota, John B. Kisiel, Rochester, Minnesota, Tracy C. Yab, Rochester, Minnesota, Douglas W. Mahoney, Elgin, Minn more PT
Experts Available: $100 Million Center Places Georgia at the Forefront of Cybersecurity Research (10)
AUGUSTA, Georgia, June 28 -- Augusta University issued the following news release:
The state of Georgia will enter bold new territory in cybersecurity research and workforce development with the opening of the Georgia Cyber Center on July 10.
Housed at Augusta University's Riverfront Campus, the $100 million facility is the single largest investment in a cyber facility by a state government to date and home to a unique public/private collaboration among academia, state and federal government, more PR
Experts Forecast Future of Work, Which Jobs Will Be Automated (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 27 -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
Today, the National League of Cities (NLC) released a new report, "Assessing the Future of Our Work: Automation and the Role of Cities," which analyzes the potential impact of jobs and skillsets most and least at risk of disappearing due to automation, and presents recommendations for cities. The report was released at a media event at the Little Rock Technology Park and Venture Center, a coworkin more PR
FACCC Responds to Enacted Budget (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, June 27 -- The Faculty Association of California Community Colleges issued the following news release:
The Faculty Association of California Community Colleges, the statewide professional membership association that advocates solely for all California Community College faculty, commends the Governor and the Legislature for completing the budget on time, implementing a cost of living adjustment for community colleges, adhering to the statutory Proposition 98 split for com more PR
Facility for Refugees in Turkey: Member States Agree Details of Additional Funding (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 29 -- The Council of the European Union issued the following news release:
On 29 June 2018, the 28 EU member states agreed on how to finance an additional Euros3 billion for the EU Facility for Refugees in Turkey to support Syrian refugees.
Following the political agreement reached in the European Council, member states confirmed at the meeting of the Permanent Representatives Committee (Coreper) that Euros2 billion of this amount will be financed from the EU budget and more PR
Fairfax County Implements Harmful Curriculum (10)
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia, June 29 -- Liberty Counsel issued the following news release:
The Fairfax County School Board voted 10-1 this week for children to be taught, without parents' permission, that that their biological sex is meaningless and that they can transition to a different sex than the one "assigned" to them at birth.
The school board will now implement the Family Life Education Program (FLE) to become the most radical sex-ed curriculum in the country, despite a record-breaking nu more PR
Fairfax County School Board Adopts 2019-20 School Year Calendar (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 29 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news release:
The Fairfax County School Board has approved the 2019-20 calendar for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) which sets the first day of school as Monday, August 26, 2019, and the last day as Friday, June 12, 2020. The approved calendar includes a three-day Thanksgiving break (November 27-29, 2019), a two-week winter break (December 23, 2019 to January 3, 2020), and a one-week spring break (April 6 more PR
Fairfax County School Board Recognizes Three Fairfax County Businesses (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 29 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news release:
The Fairfax County School Board nominated and recognized three Northern Virginia businesses with the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Business Honor Roll at its regular business meeting on Thursday, June 28. The businesses-Innovation Health, Trademasters Service Corporation, and Westfield Business Owners Association-were recognized for their support of public education.
Beginning in th more PR
Fairmont State Recognized By Higher Education Policy Commission for Energy Cost Savings (10)
FAIRMONT, West Virginia, June 25 -- Fairmont State University issued the following news story:
Fairmont State University has been recognized by the Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) during their June 22 meeting for identifying and implementing energy cost savings at the University. Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Capital Projects Tom Tucker and Construction Manager Stephanie Slaubaugh led the initiative for Fairmont State.
"The Fairmont state facilities team has been working more PR
Farm Ranked Among Top College Farms (10)
SANTA CRUZ, California, June 29 -- The University of California issued the following news release:
The UC Santa Cruz Farm has been ranked among the top 15 college farms in the country by Best Value Schools.
The 30-acre organic Farm is part of the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, "a research program dedicated to increasing ecological sustainability and social justice in the food and agriculture system," according to the ranking.
The Farm came in at #6 on the list; the 7-acr more PR
Fayetteville State University Graduate Elected National President of The Links, Inc. (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, June 29 -- Fayetteville State University issued the following news release:
Dr. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, a 1986 alumna of Fayetteville State University (FSU), has been elected the 17th National President of The Links, Inc. Leonard was tabbed for the post at the organization's 41st National Assembly in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Links is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. The membership consists of nearly 15,000 professional women more PR
Fayetteville State University Online Program Tops in North Carolina (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, June 26 -- Fayetteville State University issued the following news release:
Fayetteville State University (FSU) has been selected by Best Value Schools as the Best Online College in North Carolina. Best Value Schools said it compiled the list of the top universities and colleges in North Carolina to give prospective students the best chance at having a great education.
According to Best Values Schools, some schools may excel at online programs while others may foc more PR
FCB Health Named Healthcare Network of the Year at 2018 Cannes Lions for First Time Ever (10)
NEW YORK, June 28 -- FCB issued the following news release:
The FCB Health Network made history this week- winning Healthcare Network of the Year for the first time ever. The honor is awarded to the "healthcare network that obtains the most points" in both award wins and shortlist entries across the Pharma and Health & Wellness categories at Lions Health.
Leading the pack in medals for FCB Health Network is agency Area 23, which secured nine honors in numerous categories outside of Health and more PR
FCC Commissioner O'Rielly Issues Remarks Before Midwest Next-Gen TV Summit (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following remarks by Commissioner Michael O'Rielly before the Midwest Next-Gen TV Summit:
"In my nearly five years at the Commission, I have tried to meet with and visit as many state broadcast associations as possible in order tolearn firsthand ofany issues, problems, and perhaps even the occasional compliment. The fact that today's event includes broadcast representatives from six Midwest states (Indiana, Ohio, Kentuc more PR
FCO Minister Visits Bangladesh for Talks on the Rohingya Crisis and Girls' Education (10)
LONDON, England, June 29 -- The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office issued the following news release:
Following World Refugee Day on 20 June, and with the monsoon season just beginning, the UK is calling on the international community to step up support for the refugees and their host communities. The UK is leading the way with pound sterling129 million of aid already given.
With the gender aspects of the humanitarian crisis often overlooked, Joanna Roper will visit women's safe spaces in more PR
FCPS STEM Scholars Visit Campus (10)
FREDERICK, Maryland, June 28 -- Hood College issued the following news release:
Hood College hosted 15 STEM scholars from the Frederick County Public Schools Young Scholars Program on June 27 for a workshop. They heard from the Hood admission team, took a campus tour and participated in mini course sessions in biology and mathematics.
"As part of the Hood NSTEP program, which provides scholarships to students desiring to become secondary STEM teachers, we are excited to build the partnership b more PR
FDA Issues Statement on Developments in Romaine Outbreak Investigation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following statement by Commissioner Scott Gottlieb on the developments in the romaine investigation:
"Being able to identify outbreaks is key to being able to take quick action to prevent additional illnesses and find the source of the contamination. In recent years, the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have advanced new tools that make it easier and faste more PR
FDA Issues Statement on Illegal Sale of Opioids Online (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following statement by Commissioner Scott Gottlieb on the efforts to collaborate with internet stakeholders to stop the illegal sale of opioids online:
"Opioid addiction and abuse remains an immense public health crisis. We're committed to continuing to take new steps to address these protracted dangers from every possible angle.
"A crisis of this magnitude requires broad, collabora more PR
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in California (June 27) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in California.
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MILITARY $37.15 Million Federal Contract Awarded to LinQuest
LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, California, June 26 -- LinQuest Corp., Los Angeles, California, was awarded a $37,149,798 federal contract modification by the U.S. Air Force's Space and Missile Systems Center for systems engineering and integration support services for the Military Satellite Communications Systems Directo more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in District of Columbia (June 30) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in District of Columbia.
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MILITARY $225 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Electric Boat
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Connecticut, won a $225 million sole source federal contract modification from the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command for materials for the construction of Block V Virginia class submarines (SSNs 802-811).
Agency contacts: Megan Kusina, 202/781-3981, megan. more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Texas (June 27) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Texas.
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MILITARY $4 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Valcorp Enterprises
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 27 -- Valcorp Enterprises LLC, Mansfield, Florida, won a $4 million federal contract from the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command for repair and maintenance services. The place of performance will be at the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base and the Navy Operational Support more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Delaware (June 30) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Delaware.
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MILITARY $9.25 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Caesar Rodney School District
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Caesar Rodney School District, Wyoming, Delaware, was awarded a $9,254,433 federal contract by the U.S. Department of Defense for special arraignment services for education for the Department of Defense Education Activity in Wyoming.
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Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Massachusetts (June 30) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Massachusetts.
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MILITARY $18.28 Million Federal Contract Awarded to General Dynamics Mission Systems
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- General Dynamics Mission Systems, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was awarded an $18,277,667 federal contract by the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command for software upgrade for the AN/BYG-1 weapons control system technology insertion and more ST
Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Virginia (June 27) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Virginia.
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MILITARY $75 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Leebcor Services
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 27 -- Leebcor Services LLC, Williamsburg, Virginia, was awarded a share of a $75 million federal contract by the by the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command for design and construction services at various locations within the NAVFAC-Southeast more ST
Federal Government Invests in U of G Humanities, Social Science Research (10)
GUELPH, Ontario, June 28 --The University of Guelph issued the following news release:
Eleven diverse University of Guelph research projects that will advance knowledge in the humanities and social sciences have received more than $1.5 million in federal support.
The announcement was made today on campus by Lloyd Longfield, MP for Guelph. The funding comes from the Insight Grants program of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
Highly prestigious Insight Grants support more PR
Federal Grants to Support 26 New and Expanding Charter Schools (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 28 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release:
In a highly competitive round of grant applications, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction approved 26 awards totaling more than $17 million to plan, open, or expand charter schools in the state.
The department received 45 grant applications, requesting $29.6 million, about $12 million more than was available for the first year of charter subgrant funding. In October 2017, more PR
Federal Judicial Center Court to Court Videos Feature Dora Lane on Inmate Mediation (10)
DENVER, Colorado, June 29 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Holland & Hart Nevada Partner Dora Lane appeared on the Federal Justice Center (FJC) Court to Court Inmate Mediation education video to help demonstrate the program. The District of Nevada has developed an inmate early mediation program with the goal to facilitate the early resolution of inmate civil rights cases. In Nevada, the number of inmate cases that continue to litigation has been reduced by app more PR
Filtration 2018: Bold Innovations Will Command Attention Oct. 2-4 in Philadelphia (10)
CARY, North Carolina, June 27 -- INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry issued the following news release:
Bold innovations in air and fluid filtration across major industry sectors will command attention at the 27th Filtration(R) 2018 International Conference & Exposition this fall in Philadelphia, PA October 2-4 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Professionals from such industry sectors as transportation, medical, energy, life science, commercial, nuclear, aerospace, and indoo more PR
First Cohort Graduates From Unique, International Joint Program (10)
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, June 29 -- Saint Mary's University issued the following news release:
On June 24, the first cohort of a unique program based on an international partnership between Saint Mary's University and Beijing Normal University-Zhuhai (BNUZ) walked across the stage to receive their degrees in China.
The business students are the first to graduate from a joint program from BNUZ and Saint Mary's University.
A delegation from Saint Mary's were in China to attend the ceremony, includ more PR
First Lady Michelle Obama and Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights Campaign are Among 12 Recipients of Prestigious Annual NEA Award (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release:
First Lady Michelle Obama and the Know Your Rights Campaign, founded by professional quarterback and racial and social justice advocate Colin Kaepernick, are among the dozen recipients of the prestigious National Education Association Human and Civil Rights Awards. The theme of the awards ceremony is Many Dreams, One Voice. The awards also will feature celebrity emcee, political commentator, and social more PR
Five FCPS Schools Earn 2018 Governor's Award for Educational Excellence; FCPS Honored With Distinguished Achievement Award (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 27 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news release:
Cooper Middle School, Franklin Middle School, Longfellow Middle School, Rocky Run Middle School, and Keene Mill Elementary are among 14 schools statewide to earn the 2018 Governor's Award for Educational Excellence, the highest recognition in the Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) awards for advanced learning and achievement. The VIP incentive program recognizes schools and divisions that exceed more PR
Five Members of Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Plead Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Charges (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 29 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico issued the following news release:
Five of the 22 defendants charged with federal drug trafficking and international money laundering charges in a superseding indictment filed in Aug. 2017, entered guilty pleas in federal court in Las Cruces, N.M., recently under plea agreements recommending sentences ranging from 36 months to 20 years of imprisonment.
Twenty-three defendants were charged on April 19, 2017, in more PR
Flagler Chamber to Host Second Flagler Votes Hob Nob (10)
PALM COAST, Florida, June 28 -- The Flagler County Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release:
The Flagler County Chamber of Commerce, the Flagler County Association of Realtors and the Flagler Home Builders Association are once again teaming up to host a Flagler Votes Hob Nob before the August 2018 primary election. This nonpartisan event will be held Monday, July 23, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the City of Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE, Palm Coast, FL.
The Flagl more PR
Florence School Districts Announce Shared Services Partnership (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 29 -- The South Carolina Department of Education issued the following news release:
Florence School District One and Two's Boards of Trustees voted unanimously in favor of a shared district services partnership with Florence School District Four that will provide high quality administrative services for the students and staff in Timmonsville while saving hundreds of thousands of dollars.
"The actions taken by Florence School District One and Two this week shows t more PR
Florida - Ground-Breaking Direct Primary Care Law Effective July 1 (10)
LOMBARD, Illinois, June 29 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news:
Earlier this spring, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed landmark legislation for the provision of health care services in the state.
The new law, effective July 1, will allow chiropractors, among other providers, to enter into direct agreements with employers to provide primary care services to employees as a benefit. Additionally, providers can make arrangements to deliver care for affordable month more PR
Florida Democratic Party's Guide to the First Republican Gubernatorial Debate (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 28 -- The Florida Democratic Party issued the following news:
Ahead of the first Republican gubernatorial debate, the Florida Democratic Party is releasing a new digital ad, "Sellouts" and memo to introduce Floridians to the increasingly ugly and divisive Republican primary between NRA Sellout Adam Putnam and Fox News favorite Ron DeSantis.
"This is the most extreme, far-right field of Republican candidates Florida has ever seen. Adam Putnam and Ron DeSantis are in a more PR
Following Budget Passage, Gov. Wolf Launches PAsmart With New Investments in Job and Skills Training (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news:
Building on his commitment to strengthen our schools, build our workforce, and grow our economy, Governor Tom Wolf outlined his PAsmart initiative in the recently enacted 2018-19 state budget. As a first-of-its-kind $30 million investment, PAsmart will support workforce development through STEM and computer science education, apprenticeships and job training.
"PAsmart is a new and innovative way of c more PR
Following Janus Ruling, Workers Must Unite To Preserve Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
Following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn 40 years of constitutional law that ensured public-sector workers benefited from the collective voice of union representation, the head of the largest union representing federal workers says employees will need to come together to preserve their workplace rights.
"On May 25, President Trump issued a series of executive orders targeting fed more PR
Following Supreme Court Decision to Weaken Public Sector Unions, Senator Murray Introduces New Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Workers to Join Together & Use Their Voices to Bargain Collectively (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31 that will weaken public employee unions' ability to negotiate with employers for fair pay, safer working conditions, better benefits, and more, today U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), top Democrat on the Senate labor and pensions committee, introduced bicameral le more PR
Following the Supreme Court's Janus Decision, Carper, Coons, Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Workers to Join Unions & Bargain Collectively (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons (D-Del.) joined Senate and House Democrats in introducing bicameral legislation to guarantee the right for public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively.
The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act will ensure public sector employees across the country have the legal right to form and join a union and to bargain collectiv more PR
Following the Supreme Court's Janus Decision, Carper, Coons, Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Workers to Join Unions & Bargain Collectively (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons (D-Del.) joined Senate and House Democrats in introducing bicameral legislation to guarantee the right for public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively in states that currently do not afford these basic protections.
The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act will ensure public sector employees across the country have the le more PR
Following the Supreme Court's Janus Decision, Hirono, Cartwright, Senate & House Democrats Introduce New Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Workers to Join Unions & Bargain Collectively (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Virginia, ranking Democratic member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), Representative Matt Cartwright (D-Penn.), Senate HELP Committee Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.), House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-Va.), and House DPCC Co-Ch more PR
Following the Supreme Court's Janus Decision, Hirono, Cartwright, Senate & House Democrats Introduce New Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Workers to Join Unions & Bargain Collectively (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), Representative Matt Cartwright (D-Penn.), Senate HELP Committee Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.), House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-Va.), and House DPCC Co-Chair David Cicilline (D-R.I.), and nearly 50 Senate and House D more PR
Fort Hays State's HCI Keeping Dream Alive for Hispanic Students (10)
HAYS, Kansas, June 29 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news:
University campuses are hotbeds for a variety of camps and other youth activities during the summer months. An event the third week in June at Fort Hays State University is unique in Kansas.
Nearly 80 students heading into their junior or senior years of high school visited Fort Hays State for the third annual Hispanic College Institute. Students of either Hispanic or Latino origin from three different states learne more PR
Foundation for Excellence in Education Issues Statement on Janus Ruling (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 27 -- The Foundation for Excellence in Education issued the following statement by Chair Jeb Bush:
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Today, the United States Supreme Court sided with Mr. Mark Janus in the case of Janus v. AFSCME, ruling that it is unconstitutional to force public-sector employees to pay mandatory fees to a union.
"Public employee unions, including teachers unions, have long been able to put the agenda of Big Labor bosses above the needs of the broader membership they serve. No more PR
FPT Communique - Health Ministers' Meeting (HMM) - June 29, 2018 - Winnipeg, MB (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 29 -- Health Canada issued the following news release:
Federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) health ministers concluded a successful meeting today in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Ministers held productive discussions on a number of priorities, including opioids and problematic substance use, cannabis and pharmacare.
Meeting with National Indigenous Organizations
This morning, before the commencement of the meeting, provincial and territorial (PT) ministers joined the Honoura more PR
Free Speech Implodes Forced Union Fees (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Liberty Counsel issued the following news release:
In another major victory for free speech, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 today in Janus v. AFSCME that nonunion workers cannot be forced to pay fees to public sector unions. Those fees, approved by the court in the 1977 case Abood v. Detroit Board of Education, cover collective bargaining costs, such as contract negotiations for better wages, but are meant to exclude political advocacy. However, the unions were also using th more PR
Funding Available for Communications, Circuits, Sensing-Systems Program (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the Communications, Circuits and Sensing-Systems Program.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of h more ST
Funding Available for Electronics, Photonics, Magnetic Devices Program (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the Electronics, Photonics and Magnetic Devices Program.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of hi more ST
Funding Available for Energy, Power, Control, Networks Program (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The National Science Foundation announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the Energy, Power, Control and Networks Program.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher edu more ST
Funding Available for Infectious Disease Research (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for a training program that will strengthen the capacity to conduct infectious disease research.
This funding opportunity uses the international research training grants mechanism.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to private, public and state contr more ST
Funding Available for Research in Computational Genomics, Data Science (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for research in computational genomics and data science.
This funding opportunity uses the exploratory/developmental research grant mechanism.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; indep more ST
Funding Available for Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship Program (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Department of Defense Office of Naval Research announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for the Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship Program.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
The funding is open to accredited U.S. institutions of higher education with doctoral degree-granting programs.
The agency description of the grant states: "The Va more ST
Funding Available in Cooperative Agreement for Disaster Resilience Research (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for research on disaster resilience.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the grant was associated with science and technology and other research and development.
The funding is open to institutions of higher education; non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations; state and local governments; Indian more ST
Funding Available in Cooperative Agreement for Drug-free Sustained HIV Virologic Remission (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the implementation of an early clinical trials using native and engineered monoclonal antibodies to achieve a drug-free sustained virologic remission in HIV infected individuals.
This funding opportunity uses the research project-cooperative agreements mechanism.
No award amount was specified for this program. The agency said the more ST
Funding to Philadelphia Schools to Eliminate Health Risks Will Improve Safety (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release on behalf of Pennsylvania State Sen. Art Haywood, D-Philadelphia/Montgomery:
Efforts to eradicate lead, asbestos and mold from Philadelphia schools were bolstered today by the announcement of more than $15 million in state and local funds, according to state Sen. Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery).
Gov. Tom Wolf, state and local officials discussed the remediation funding at a mornin more PR
FWC Promotes Heightened Awareness, Enforcement for Boating Under the Influence This Weekend as Part of Operation Dry Water (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 28 -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release:
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement will be promoting awareness and conducting heightened enforcement targeting boating under the influence as part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign this weekend.
FWC officers will be focused on educating boaters about safe boating practices, which includes boating sober and en more PR
FY2019 Labor, HHS, & Education Appropriations Bill Gains Subcommittee Approval (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
The Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee today approved a FY2019 funding bill that continues investments in critical medical research, opioid abuse prevention and treatment, and education.
The FY2019 Labor-HHS Appropriations bill contains $179.3 billion, an increase of $2.2 billion above the FY2018 l more PR
Gabbard-Backed Nursing Bills are One Step Closer to Becoming Law (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
Bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) to address nursing shortages in Hawai'i and across the country today passed the House Energy and Commerce's Health Subcommittee. The Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act (H.R.959) would reauthorize federal funding for nursing workforce and education programs to help grow and support the nursing workforce in Hawai'i and across the Un more PR
GaDOE Announces $500,000 for Middle-school Computer Coding, New Middle-school Coding Courses (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 27 -- The Georgia Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Georgia Department of Education will provide $500,000 to help 17 school districts implement middle-school computer coding programs, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced today.
The funds, approved by the State Board of Education based on Superintendent Woods' recommendation, will specifically target middle schools in rural, underserved, or high-poverty school clusters. Each gra more PR
GAO Denies in Part Protest by NTT Data Services Federal Government of McLean, Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a decision dismissing in part and denying in part a bid protest filed by NTT Data Services Federal Government of McLean, Virginia.
According to the GAO, NTT Data Services Federal Government "protests the issuance of a task order to International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), of Bethesda, Maryland, under request for quotations (RFQ) No. ED-CIO-17-Q-0016, issued by the Department of Education for information technology more ST
GAO Issues Report on Puerto Rico (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the economic conditions in Puerto Rico as of the end of 2016. The report (GAO-18-483) is titled "Puerto Rico: Limited Federal Data Hinder Analysis of Economic Condition and DOL's 2016 Overtime Rule".
The report was sent to Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, chairman, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, chair more ST
GAO Sustains Protest by Dell Services Federal Government of Herndon, Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a decision sustaining a bid protest filed by Dell Services Federal Government of Herndon, Virginia.
According to the GAO, Dell Services Federal Government "protests the issuance of a task order to SRA International, of Chantilly, Virginia, under request for quotations (RFQ) No. ED-CIO-17-Q-0002, issued by the Department of Education for information technology (IT) products and services. DSFG argues that SRA has an impermissi more ST
Gatton 'CBA' Offers Time-Friendly Opportunity to Enhance Your Career (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 28 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
If you find yourself in a spot where you know you need more education to enhance your career, yet a huge time commitment scares you, take heart. Ten evenings this fall just might change your entire outlook. The University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics, through its Don and Cathy Jacobs Executive Education Center (EEC), is offering its Certificate in Business Administration (CBA) program more PR
Genealogy Journal Issues Seven Research Articles in June 2018 Edition (10)
BASEL, Switzerland, June 29 -- Genealogy, a peer-reviewed open access journal that says it focuses on the transdisciplinary scope of contemporary genealogical research and theory and new directions in genealogy studies across the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities, published seven research articles on the following topics in its June 2018 edition:
* Family Genealogy's Contributions to the Philosophical Problem of Birth
* Foucault and Foucault: Following in Pierre Menard's Footste more PR
Georgia Foundation for Public Education Launches Rural Education Fund (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 29 -- The Georgia Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE) is providing Rural Education Fund grants to help rural schools and districts meet their students' needs.
A limited number of grants of up to $5,000 each are available, and any public school or school district located in a Georgia county with a population of 35,000 or less is eligible to apply. All applicants must propose a project that would sol more PR
GOOOOAL! World Class Soccer Set to Score Big for Communities (10)
NEW YORK, June 29 -- The Local Initiatives Support Corp. issued the following news release:
The winning United 2026 World Cup bid has not only energized North American soccer fans with the promise of elite matches played in home stadiums. It has sparked a multinational community investment effort that will develop local soccer fields and support youth programs in host cities.
Known as 26x26--reflecting the 26 new and renovated fields that will be opened by the 2026 kickoff--the project is desi more PR
GOP Bill Gives Free Pass to Ohio's Out-of-control Charter Schools, Elected Officials (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 27 -- Ohio House Democrats issued the following information:
Ohio House Democrats today voted against Senate Bill (SB) 216, a Republican-led education reform bill, saying it gives a free pass to the Republican's fatally flawed charter school design, which lacks accountability and transparency for Ohio taxpayers. Democrats offered an amendment on the floor that would have strengthened schools and held Ohio's charter schools and elected officials accountable, but the House's more PR
GOP Unity Watch - Day 1: Warren Snubs McMaster (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news:
If Henry McMaster thought the battle within his own party ended last night, he was sadly mistaken.
McMaster barely squeaked out a win over political novice John Warren, and there was no sign of party unity in his concession speech last night:
From the Greenville News:
For weeks, Republican challenger John Warren cast Gov. Henry McMaster as a career politician tied to corruption in South Carolina government more PR
Gov. Fallin Announces Three State Leaders to Join Gathering of STEM Education Leaders at White House (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 25 -- Gov. Mary Fallin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
Governor Mary Fallin today named three leaders in workforce development and education to attend a White House summit on STEM education in Washington, D.C.
Those attending this week's summit are Nathanial Harding, chairman of the Governor's Council on Workforce and Economic Development; Becki Foster, chief of staff at the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technical Education; and Ken Parker, chi more PR
Gov. Justice Announces Blue Ribbon Commission on Four-Year Higher Education (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 28 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
Gov. Jim Justice today announced the creation of a Blue Ribbon Commission on Four-Year Higher Education to study and evaluate ways that West Virginia can create a more efficient and meaningful Higher Education system. The Commission will be officially created by executive order and is expected to be signed by Monday, July 2, 2018.
The commission will be tasked with finding bold and uniqu more PR
Gov. Kasich Signs Fifteen Bills (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 29 -- Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
Today Governor John R. Kasich signed the following bills into law:
* Sub. S.B. 4 (Kunze, Oelslager) allows a person who is found not guilty of an offense or who is the defendant named in a dismissed criminal charge to apply for a court order to expunge the person's official records in the case if the charge or not guilty finding was the result of the applicant having been a human trafficking victim; allows more PR
Gov. Reynolds Announces Appointment of Jim Lindenmayer to Board of Regents (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 29 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Friday that former Indian Hills Community College (IHCC) president Jim Lindenmayer of Ottumwa will serve as the newest member of the Iowa Board of Regents.
"I am pleased to appoint Jim to the Board of Regents," Gov. Reynolds said. "He spent the bulk of his career in leadership at one of Iowa's community colleges and has a passion, like I do, for work-based learning. His focus more PR
Gov. Reynolds Announces Appointments to Iowa's Boards, Commissions (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 29 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments Friday to fill Iowa's boards and commissions.
The following appointees are unpaid and are not subject to Senate confirmation:
Council on Agricultural Education:
Ryan Burger, Earlham
Laila Down, Johnston
Caitlin Remington, Bondurant
Iowa Arts Council:
Jennifer Brand, Huxley
Amber Danielson, Marshalltown
Braden Falline, Spencer
Kent Hartwig, Des Moines
Fra more PR
Gov. Rick Snyder Signs Eighth and Final Education Budget in Support of Michigan Students (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 28 -- Gov. Rick Snyder, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Gov. Rick Snyder signed the fiscal year 2019 Education Omnibus budget into law today, which included funding for the largest increase in the minimum K-12 foundation allowance in more than 15 years. Today's signing of the $16.8 billion education budget marks the eighth straight year that education funding has been completed well in advance of the required deadline, giving schools the time and informati more PR
Gov. Rick Snyder Signs Legislation Enhancing Transparency, Oversight of Decision-making Processes for Environmental Quality (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 29 -- Gov. Rick Snyder, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Greater opportunities for transparency and input into critical environmental quality rule-making processes, as well as an alternative appeals process for applications received by the Department of Environmental Quality, are now in place under legislation signed today by Gov. Rick Snyder.
"When state leaders make decisions impacting environmental quality, Michiganders deserve full transparency," Snyde more PR
Gov. Scott Highlights Resources for Housing and Other Needs Available to Families Displaced by Hurricane Maria (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 28 -- Gov. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Governor Rick Scott today provided additional information regarding resources available to individuals affected by Hurricane Maria's devastating impact, especially those from Puerto Rico who were displaced and are now in Florida. The Transitional Sheltering Assistance program (TSA), a federal lodging assistance program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is ending on Friday, June more PR
Gov. Scott: More Florida Schools Earning High Marks (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 27 -- Gov. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that the Florida Department of Education has released school grades for the 2017-18 school year. This year's scores demonstrate continued school improvement.
Governor Scott said, "Florida's schools are continuing to achieve increased success thanks to the hard work of our students and teachers. Our years of historic investment in Florida's K-12 education system a more PR
Gov. Snyder Makes Michigan a National Model for Talent Development by Signing Marshall Plan for Talent Into Law (10)
MUSKEGON, Michigan, June 26 -- Gov. Rick Snyder, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Just four short months after announcing a comprehensive plan to revolutionize Michigan's K-12 education system, Gov. Rick Snyder today signed into law the framework of the Marshall Plan for Talent. Designed to connect employers with educators to pair students with in-demand careers, the Marshall Plan encourages apprenticeships and mentorships with an educational focus on certifications and occupation more PR
Gov. Snyder Signs Legislation to Better Protect Bicyclists on Roadways (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 29 -- Gov. Rick Snyder, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Michigan drivers will now be required to leave at least 3 feet of space while passing bicyclists on the road under legislation signed today by Gov. Rick Snyder.
"Many Michiganders enjoy activities like bicycling, but these activities can leave them vulnerable to vehicles sharing the road," Snyder said. "Drivers must exercise caution and maintain awareness around vulnerable roadway users."
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Government of Canada Announces Agreement to Give Workers in Northwest Territories Tools and Training to Find and Keep Good Jobs (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 27 -- Canadian Employment and Social Development issued the following news release:
By investing directly in Canada's greatest asset--its resilient, hardworking people--the Government of Canada is helping to ensure that the economic growth we create is the kind of growth that works for everyone.
Today, Michael Mcleod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour announced more PR
Government of Canada Announces Funding Agreement to Give British Columbians the Tools They Need to Find and Keep Good Jobs (10)
BURNABY, British Columbia, June 29 -- Canadian Employment and Social Development issued the following news release:
By investing directly in Canada's greatest asset--its resilient, hardworking people--the Government of Canada is helping to ensure that the economic growth Canada creates is the kind of growth that works for everyone.
Today, the Honourable Minister of National Defence Harjit Sajjan, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Canada's Minister of Employment, Workforce Development an more PR
Government of Canada Announces Funding Agreement to Give British Columbians the Tools They Need to Find and Keep Good Jobs (10)
BURNABY, British Columbia, June 29 -- British Columbia Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
By investing directly in Canada's greatest asset -- its resilient, hardworking people -- the Government of Canada is helping to ensure that the economic growth Canada creates is the kind of growth that works for everyone.
The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Canada's Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and La more PR
Government of Canada Takes Action to Protect Canadians From Laser Attacks on Aircraft (10)
MONTREAL, Ontario, June 28 - Transport Canada issued the following news release:
Canadians expect to feel safe on the ground and in the sky. Despite past and ongoing safety awareness campaigns, there are still too many cases of laser attacks on aircraft. These attacks continue to put the safety of Canadians and flight crew at risk, prompting immediate safety measures to restrict battery-operated hand-held lasers, and further action to strengthen enforcement powers.
Today, the Honourable Marc G more PR
Government of Nunavut: Cheque Cashing Fees (10)
IQALUIT, Nunavut, June 28 -- The government of Nunavut, a Canadian territory, issued the following news release:
The Consumer Protection Regulations were amended to address cheque cashing fees that local retailers may charge consumers. The amendments came into force on April 1, 2018, and set limits on how much can be charged when cashing a cheque at your local stores.
If you receive a cheque from either the Government of Canada or the Government of Nunavut, you should not be charged a cheque c more PR
Governor Abbott Announces $5 Million in Texas Talent Connection Grants for Workforce Training Programs (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced $5 million in Texas Talent Connection grants to 13 workforce training and job placement programs across the state. This second round of 2018 Texas Talent Connection competitive grant awards, administered by the Texas Workforce Investment Council in the Governor's Economic Development and Tourism division, supports education and workforce training programs that lead to suc more PR
Governor Abbott Appoints Three to Finance Commission of Texas (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 28 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following appointment:
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cliff McCauley and reappointed Will Lucas and Vince E. Puente, Sr. to the Finance Commission of Texas for terms set to expire on February 1, 2024. The commission is the governing body of the state banking, savings and loan, and consumer credit agencies.
Cliff McCauley of San Antonio is senior executive vice president of Frost Bank. He is a member of the Federal Delegate Boa more PR
Governor Abbott Appoints Three to Texas Diabetes Council (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following appointment:
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Felicia Fruia-Edge and Ardis Reed to the Texas Diabetes Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor reappointed John Griffin for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. The council addresses issues affecting people with diabetes in Texas, and advises the Texas Legislature on legislation that is needed to develop and maintain a statewide syst more PR
Governor Brown Signs Final State Budget With Record Rainy Day Fund, School Funding (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, June 27 -- Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr., D-California, issued the following news release:
Seven and a half years after taking office and inheriting a $27 billion budget deficit, California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed his final state budget, which fills the Rainy Day Fund to the brim and sends record funding to California's classrooms.
"When I took office back in 2011 with the state facing a $27 billion deficit, I pledged to work with the Legislature to fix Ca more PR
Governor Calls Legislature Into Special Session (10)
HAGATNA, Guam, June 27 -- Gov. Eddie Baza Calvo, R-Guam, issued the following news release:
Governor Eddie Calvo is calling the Legislature into session at 4 p.m. today to help the Guam Memorial Hospital maintain accreditation and Medicare/Medicaid funding.
In his latest effort to provide our people's only public hospital with the help it needs every year moving forward -- once and for all fixing a decades old problem of a funding deficiency averaging $30 million a year -- the Governor sent a more PR
Governor Cuomo Announces More Than $67 Million in Grants to Support Private, Not-For-Profit Colleges and Universities Across New York (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 28 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than $67 million in grants for capital projects at 39 colleges and universities across New York. The funding comes from the Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program and is awarded by the HECap Board, which provides matching grants to private, not-for-profit colleges and universities for projects that create construction jobs and drive investment in more PR
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Increase Protections for Immigrant Children in New York State (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation to increase protections for immigrant children who have been separated from their families as a result of the Trump Administration's inhumane "zero tolerance" policy. The legislation will provide parents who have been detained in New York, or are facing deportation from the state, an opportunity to appoint someone of their choosing to step into their s more PR
Governor Dayton Appoints Community Leaders to Co-Chair Statewide 2020 U.S. Census Panel (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 30 -- Gov. Mark Dayton, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
Today, Governor Mark Dayton appointed four community leaders to co-chair the Minnesota Complete Count Committee, the organization that will lead statewide efforts to encourage participation in the 2020 U.S. Census. While other states have employed Complete Count committees at the state and local levels, Minnesota has not previously organized a statewide committee.
The Minnesota Complete Count Com more PR
Governor Kate Brown Announces Natural Resources and Education Advisors (10)
SALEM, Oregon, June 27 -- Gov. Kate Brown, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
Governor Kate Brown today announced two new staffers in natural resources and education policy. Amira Streeter will join the Governor's office on July 9 on the Natural Resources team. Pooja Bhatt will begin as an education policy advisor on July 24.
Streeter will assume responsibility for liaising with a number of natural resource state agencies. She brings deep experience in brownfields policy, project man more PR
Governor Northam and Board of Education Announce 2018 Virginia Index of Performance Awards (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 27 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release:
Governor Ralph Northam and the state Board of Education announced today that 349 schools and 16 school divisions earned 2018 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) awards for advanced learning and achievement. The VIP program recognizes schools and divisions that exceed state and federal accountability standards and achieve excellence goals established by the Governor and the Board of Education.
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Governor Northam and Board of Education Announce 2018 Virginia Index of Performance Awards (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 27 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Governor Ralph Northam and the state Board of Education announced today that 349 schools and 16 school divisions earned 2018 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) awards for advanced learning and achievement. The VIP program recognizes schools and divisions that exceed state and federal accountability standards and achieve excellence goals established by the Governor and the Board of Education.
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Governor Northam Announces Administration Appointments (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 29 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Governor Ralph Northam announced additional appointments to his Administration today.
Secretariat of Education
Scott Stroh, Executive Director, Gunston Hall
Scott Stroh has been reappointed Executive Director of Gunston Hall. He was first appointed in 2013 by Governor Terry McAuliffe. Prior to this appointment, he served as Curator of Collections and Interpretation at the Anacortes Museum in more PR
Governor Scott Walker's Reforms Show Why He Is Wisconsin's Education Governor (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release:
Governor Scott Walker's efforts to improve Wisconsin's education system are paying huge dividends for students and teachers in the Badger State. In a new Milwaukee Journal Sentinel column, Christian Schneider highlights Governor Walker's accomplishments in expanding access to private education and improving funding flexibility throughout his state. As Governor Walker remains committed to strengthening more PR
Governor Scott: More Florida Schools Earning High Marks (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 27 -- The Florida Department of Education issued the following news:
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that the Florida Department of Education has released school grades for the 2017-18 school year. This year's scores demonstrate continued school improvement.
Governor Scott said, "Florida's schools are continuing to achieve increased success thanks to the hard work of our students and teachers. Our years of historic investment in Florida's K-12 education system a more PR
Governor Wolf, Philadelphia Officials Announce $15.6 Million to Improve Conditions at City Schools (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news:
Today, Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Mayor Jim Kenney, members of Philadelphia's legislative delegation and Philadelphia School District leaders to announce $15.6 million in joint funding for lead, mold and asbestos removal at 57 school buildings.
"The safety of our children should always be a priority and our schools must be healthy environments where students and teachers can focus on learning an more PR
Graduates and Alumni Give Highlands High Marks in Surveys (10)
LAS VEGAS, New Mexico, June 28 -- New Mexico Highlands University issued the following news:
New Mexico Highlands' 2018 graduates gave the university high marks for quality of instruction and value of their education relative to cost in a recent survey, meeting and exceeding 95 percent satisfaction on these and other measures.
The Student Satisfaction Survey is a state-mandated survey distributed to graduating students. The Highlands Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research administe more PR
Grant Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at International Conference (10)
WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, June 29 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
Dr. Peter Grant, Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Arts & Sciences Dean and Bernhardt Professor of Biology in Weatherford, recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Committee of the International Conferences on Ephemeroptera.
Grant received the award at an international conference in Aracruz, Brazil. The conference brings together specialists on the study of more PR
Grant Supports Work to Bridge Differences and Address Polarization on College Campuses (10)
SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, June 28 -- Tufts University issued the following news release:
At a time of debate about free speech and expression on college campuses, the Institute for Democracy and Higher Education (IDHE) at the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University will research best practices and develop and disseminate resources to bridge divides in higher education, thanks to a $100,000 grant from Cummings Foundation.
The grant will support and extend the Bridging Diffe more PR
Greece: Immediate Action Needed to Protect Human Rights of Migrants (10)
STRASBOURG, France, June 29 -- The Council of Europe issued the following news release:
"The humanity and hospitality that Greece's people and authorities demonstrated towards migrants in recent years is truly commendable. In spite of these efforts, however, the situation remains worrying and much more needs to be done to protect the human rights of those who have had to flee their country", said today Dunja Mijatovic, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, at the end of her five- more PR
Greek Companies to Benefit From New EUR 400 Million Leasing Finance Scheme Following Successful EUR 1 Billion Lending Programme (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 27 -- The European Investment Bank issued the following news release:
Companies across Greece seeking to lease equipment and premises will benefit from a new EUR 400 million leasing finance initiative.
The European Investment Bank announced today new support to expand leasing finance for equipment and real estate, to be provided by the leasing subsidiaries of four leading Greek banks.
"Ensuring that companies can access finance is crucial for economic growth. Access to more PR
Groundbreaking HRC, UCONN Survey Finds LGBTQ Student-Athletes Overwhelmingly Remain Closeted (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release:
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and the University of Connecticut released a groundbreaking report, Play to Win: Improving the Lives of LGBTQ Youth in Sports, detailing the experiences of LGBTQ student-athletes. The report analyzes responses to sports-related questions by more than 12,000 young people, ranging in age from 13 to 17, and from all 50 states and Washington D.C., who participated in more PR
Grove School's Dean Barabino Receives Presidential Award for STEM Mentors (10)
NEW YORK, June 28 -- The City University of New York's City College of New York issued the following news:
The City College of New York's Gilda Barabino, dean and Berg professor at the Grove School of Engineering, is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. The award, presented by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy with the National Science Foundation, recognizes excellence in STEM teaching and mentoring.
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GSA Seeks Foreign Language Psychometric Analysis in California (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service has issued a sources sought notice (47QFHA-DLI-Psychometric-Analysis) to conduct psychometric analysis in support of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Presidio of Monterey, Monterey, California.
Response Date: July 10, 2018; Classification Code: U - Education & training services; NAICS Code: 611 - Educational Services/611710 - Educational Support Services. For more information: https more CTR
GSA Seeks Language Proficiency Tests Development in Monterrey, California (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service has issued a sources sought notice (47QFHA-DLI-TEST-ITEM-IDIQ) for the development of reading and listening test items in support of the Defense Language Proficiency Tests at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterrey, California.
Response Date: July 11, 2018; Classification Code: U - Education & training services; NAICS Code: 611 - Educational Services/611710 - Educational Support more CTR
GSA Seeks S-70 Aircraft Pilot, Maintenance Training (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service has issued a sources sought notice (ID07180044) for S-70 aircraft pilot and maintenance training.
Response Date: July 6, 2018; Classification Code: U - Education & training services; NAICS Code: 611 - Educational Services/611512 - Flight Training. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/index.php?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=365a86a59bb370fbfd3e43fbd872e7bb&tab=core&_cview=0 more CTR
GSMA Announces Winners of 2018 Asia Mobile Awards (10)
SHANGHAI, China, June 28 -- The Groupe Speciale Mobile Association issued the following news release:
The GSMA announced the winners of the 2018 Asia Mobile Awards (AMO Awards), which were presented in series of ceremonies at Mobile World Congress Shanghai this week. The awards honour achievement, excellence and innovation in mobile communications across the Asia Pacific region.
"We congratulate all of the winners and nominees of the Asia Mobile Awards here at Mobile World Congress Shanghai," more PR
GVSU Joins Initiative to Increase Students of Color in Health Care Fields (10)
ALLENDALE, Michigan, June 28 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
Grand Valley and six area higher education institutions will work to increase the number of students of color who choose health care fields while in college, then succeed in the workforce.
The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI) announced a "Pathways to Careers in Health Care" initiative to engage with area colleges and universities through a $400,000 planning grant from the W.K. Kellog more PR
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Assigned Patent for Automated Percentage of Breast Density Measurements (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 29 -- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida, and Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Rochester, Minnesota, have been assigned a patent (No. 10,007,982, initially filed May 30, 2014) developed by four co-inventors for an "automated percentage of breast density measurements for full field digital mammography." The co-inventors are John J. Heine, New Port Richey, Florida, Thomas A. Sellers, Tampa, Florida, Celine M. Vachon, Rochest more PT
HACU President Antonio R. Flores Gives Commencement Speech at SUAGM, South Florida Campus (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 29 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) President and CEO Antonio R. Flores was in Miami, Florida to serve as the commencement speaker for Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez (SUAGM) South Florida Campus' 11th commencement ceremony on June 29, 2018.
Flores congratulated the graduates for their accomplishments. He also acknowledged the work that the university more PR
Half-million Dollar Remodel to Provide Boost for MCC Art Programs (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, June 28 -- Metropolitan Community College issued the following news release:
Metropolitan Community College's art programs are getting a major upgrade this summer with a $512,000 renovation at the College's Elkhorn Valley Campus, 204th Street and West Dodge Road. The 8,800 square foot renovation will provide more space for the Art program as well as the Design, Interactivity and Media Arts (DIMA) program. While some space is ready for students this summer, the entire project wi more PR
Harriette Hemmasi Appointed Library Dean at Georgetown University (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news:
Harriette Hemmasi, photo courtesy of Georgetown UniversityGeorgetown University has named Harriette Hemmasi as dean of the library, effective August 1, 2018.
Hemmasi is currently Joukowsky Family University Librarian at Brown University, a position she has held since September 2005. She serves as an Association of Research Libraries (ARL) representative on the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) Steer more PR
Haslam, Tennessee's Education Innovation Recognized With Two Prestigious National Awards (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 -- Gov. Bill Haslam, R-Tennessee, issued the following news:
Tennessee was honored this week with two national awards for education innovation from the Education Commission of the States at its annual National Forum on Education Policy in Washington, D.C.
The 2018 James Bryant Conant Award was formally presented to Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today. The 2018 Frank Newman Award for State Innovation was awarded to Tennessee for the Seamless Alignment and Integrated L more PR
Hawaii to Get a Major Boost in Impact Aid Funding for Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed two appropriations bills with increased funding for the Impact Aid Program. U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, helped secure $40 million in the Defense appropriations bill. The funding, which was increased by $10 million from last year, will provide the Hawai'i Department of Education with more more PR
HDR's Mims Named President-Elect of IRWA (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, June 28 -- HDR, an architectural, engineering and consulting firm, issued the following news release:
Aimie Mims, HDR's right of way section manager, has been named president-elect of the International Right of Way Association. Voting took place at IRWA's Annual Education Conference, which was held June 24-27 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She becomes the association's president-elect for 2019 and the association's president in June 2020.
Mims has been active at the local and i more PR
Health, Education, and Human Services Committee Strengthens Regulations for Non-Emergency Transportation Companies (10)
WINDOW ROCK, Arizona, June 28 -- The Navajo Nation Council, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
During a Health, Education, and Human Services Committee meeting on Monday, committee members considered Legislation No. 0157-18, which seeks to strengthen regulations for non-emergency medical transportation services within the Navajo Nation.
According to the legislation, numerous non-emergency medical transportation services companies operate within the more PR
Hello Lad! Gromit and Friends Arrive in Bristol for Charity Trail (10)
BRISTOL, England, June 28 -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release:
Bristol's favourite pooch and friends will arrive in Bristol over the next few days as Gromit Unleashed 2 fever sweeps across the city.
The public will be able to find him at three University of Bristol locations, while also marvelling at the ingenuity of staff and students who have created four of the 67 special sculptures.
This summer, Gromit is joined by Wallace and Feathers McGraw on the streets, bui more PR
Helmets R Us Recalls Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Rollerblade helmets:
Hazard: The helmets fail to meet the federal safety standard, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedy: Replace
Recall date: June 29, 2018
Units: About 9,700
Consumer Contact: Helmets R Us toll-free at 877-777-9287 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at helmet.recall@helmetsrus.net or online at http://skateinschool.com and click on "Product Recall" or http:// more PR
Helping 40,000 Young People in Canada Gain Skills and Find Jobs (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 27 -- Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following news release:
In Canada, more than 840,000 young people are unemployed, or not receiving the education and training they need to build a future for themselves.
By working closely with Canadian businesses, the Government of Canada is making sure that more young Canadians - of all backgrounds and abilities - have the skills and work experience they need to find and maintain good jobs.
The Prime Minister, Justi more PR
Helping Indigenous People in Labrador Get Vital Job Skills and Work Experience (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 27 -- Canadian Employment and Social Development issued the following news release:
A strong economy depends on a strong middle class where everybody has a real and fair chance to succeed. Despite being the fastest growing segment of the country's population, Indigenous peoples continue to be underrepresented in Canada's workforce.
That's why today, the Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador; and Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador and Pa more PR
Helping Indigenous People in the TlijCho Region Get Vital Job Skills and Work Experience (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 28 -- Canadian Employment and Social Development issued the following news release:
A strong economy depends on a strong middle class where everybody has a real and fair chance to succeed. Despite being the fastest growing segment of the country's population, Indigenous people continue to be underrepresented in Canada's workforce.
That's why today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Empl more PR
High School Culinary Educators Across the Country Hone Skills, Network and Learn From the Experts at Annual Summer Institutes (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation issued the following news:
This summer, over 250 teachers from high schools and career and technical centers across the nation will have the opportunity to hone their culinary and restaurant management instruction skills at the Summer Institutes, a series of weeklong professional development workshops organized by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).
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Higher Education Chancellor Elected Vice Chair of Southern Regional Education Board (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 27 -- Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education issued the following news release:
Oklahoma State System of Higher Education Chancellor Glen D. Johnson was recently elected vice chair of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). This will be his fifth term to serve in this position. Johnson will serve alongside Louisiana Gov. Jon Bel Edwards, who was elected chair of the board.
As vice chair of SREB's 80-member board, Johnson works with governors, legislator more PR
Higher Education Leaders Sign Northeast Ohio Regional Higher Education Compact (10)
NORTH CANTON, Ohio, June 27 -- Stark State College issued the following news:
Nine public colleges and universities in Northeast Ohio have teamed up to create a consortium agreement to improve efficiency and effectiveness, strengthen educational offerings, provide collaborative pathways to degrees and support the region's workforce.
The agreement -- known as the Northeast Ohio Regional Higher Education Compact -- brings together Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C(R)) more PR
Higher Education Leaders Sign Regional Compact (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 27 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news release:
Nine public colleges and universities in Northeast Ohio have teamed up to create a consortium agreement to improve efficiency and effectiveness, strengthen educational offerings, provide collaborative pathways to degrees and support the region's workforce.
The agreement -- known as the Northeast Ohio Regional Higher Education Compact -- brings together Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga Community Colleg more PR
Higher Learning Commission Approves Collaborative Integration (10)
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, June 29 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news:
On June 29, the Higher Learning Commission approved the collaborative integration of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with two-year campuses UW-Baraboo/Sauk County and UW-Richland.
UW System President Ray Cross announced the plan in October 2017, and the Board of Regents approved the proposal on Nov. 9, 2017. The 13 system two-year campuses are integrating with seven receiving four-year more PR
Historic Philanthropy Sets Course for a New Day at JCC Denver (10)
DENVER, Colorado, June 29 -- Rose Community Foundation issued the following news release:
The Staenberg - Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC Denver) announced today that a coalition of generous donors will infuse millions of dollars into the JCC Denver, providing critical funds to enable the organization to sustainably operate on a debt-free basis, make needed improvements to its infrastructure, and strengthen its programs and services.
"On behalf of our staff, outgoing board and membership, we more PR
History--and Awards--Run in the Family (10)
HOUGHTON, Michigan, June 29 -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news release:
"Archivists remind everybody that everybody has a story," says Michigan Technological University Archivist Lindsay Hiltunen, winner of the 2018 Historical Society of Michigan Charles Follo Award. It's an honor made sweeter because her grandfather won the same award in 1986.
Hiltunen, recognized for outstanding contributions to the preservation and promotion of Upper Peninsula history, grew up i more PR
HLC Approves Joining of UW-Barron County, UW-Eau Claire (10)
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, June 29 -- The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire issued the following news release:
After less than eight months of planning and preparation, on July 1 the University of Wisconsin-Barron County officially will become a branch campus of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
The Barron County campus, located in Rice Lake, also will officially assume a new name, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - Barron County, as it aligns with UW-Eau Claire as part of a UW System more PR
Hofmeister Announces Restored Bonuses for Speech-language Pathologists, Audiologists, Psychologists (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 28 -- The Oklahoma Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Oklahoma State Board of Education today voted to restore a $5,000 bonus for nationally certified speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and school psychologists after revenue for the annual incentive was cut for the last two years.
The bonus, which is dependent on state budget leaders' approval of a $3.65 million transfer from the flexible benefit allowance, will benefit approxi more PR
Hogan Lovells 2017 Citizenship Review Highlights Firm's Commitment to Equality, Change, Opportunity Throughout World (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, issued the following news release:
Hogan Lovells today publishes its eighth annual Citizenship Report, highlighting the many ways in which the firm has demonstrated its commitment to Corporate Responsibility around the world.
The firm looks to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by 193 countries in 2015, as a global framework to address poverty, fight inequality, and tackle climate change.
In 2015, more PR
Hogan Lovells Wins IP Team of Year at 2018 Lawyer Awards: Firm Is Also Commended for Its Litigation, Real Estate, Pro Bono Work (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, issued the following news release:
Hogan Lovells is delighted to announce that the firm has been named as Intellectual Property Team of the Year at the inaugural 2018 The Lawyer Awards.
The award was for the firm's role in the landmark patent dispute Actavis v Eli Lilly case. The long running and multi-jurisdictional dispute made it all the way to the Supreme Court, which found for Lilly under every point being considered - result more PR
Holzer Performs Works of Great Female American Composers in Europe (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 27 -- The University of Arkansas's Little Rock campus issued the following news:
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock pianist and professor traveled to Europe in May to share the works of some of the great female American composers of our time.
The U.S. Embassy in Vienna, Austria, invited Dr. Linda Holzer, professor of music, to perform a recital at Amerika Haus entitled, "Masterpieces by American Women Composers," on May 17 as a cultural diplomacy initiative.
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Home Base Receives $65M From Wounded Warrior Project - The Second Largest Gift in Massachusetts General Hospital History (10)
PARIS, France, June 28 -- Home Base, a provider of care to all veterans and families, regardless of ability to pay or discharge status, issued the following news release:
On June 28, Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program announced it is the beneficiary of a multi-year $65 million philanthropic grant from Wounded Warrior Project(R) (WWP) to continue participation in the Warrior Care Network, a first-of-its-kind medical care network connecting wounded veterans more PR
Hope Among Seven Area Colleges Partnering With GRAAHI to Reduce Racial Disparities in Health Care Employment (10)
HOLLAND, Michigan, June 28 -- Hope College issued the following news release:
Hope College is among seven colleges and universities partnering with the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute to create "Pathways to Careers in Healthcare" for area students of color.
The initiative is funded by a $400,000 planning grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek. Hope, Aquinas College, Calvin College, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College and more PR
Hospitals Honored for Community Wellness Efforts (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 27 -- The Michigan Health and Hospital Association issued the following news release:
The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) will present its 2018 Ludwig Community Benefit Award to three of its member hospitals' programs during the MHA Annual Membership Meeting tomorrow. The honorees include programs led by Beaumont Health, Southfield; Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, Canton; and Spectrum Health Big Rapids and Reed City Hospitals. The award is named in memory more PR
House Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Revised Suballocation of Budget Allocations for FY 2019 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-779) on the revised suballocation of budget allocations for fiscal 2019. The report was advanced by Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-New Jersey, on June 22.
Excerpts of the report follow:
LETTER OF SUBMITTAL
House of Representatives,
Committee on Appropriations,
Washington, DC, June 22, 2018.
Hon. Paul D. Ryan,
Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
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House Conducted 10 Committee Hearings on June 27 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted 10 committee hearings on June 27:
*Energy and Commerce:
Subcommittee on Health:
Markup on:
- legislation on the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2018;
- H.R. 959, the "Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017";
- H.R. 1676, the "Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act";
- H.R. 3728, the "Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency Readiness more PR
House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on Postoperative Opioid Prevention Act (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-753) on legislation (H.R. 5809) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to encourage the use of non-opioid analgesics for the management of post-surgical pain under the Medicare program. The report was advanced by Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, on June 13.
Purpose and Summary
H.R. 5809, Postoperative Opioid Prevention Act of 2018, was introduced on May 15, 2018, by Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) and Rep. more ST
House Energy & Commerce Committee Issues Report on Postoperative Opioid Prevention Act (Part 2 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-753) on legislation (H.R. 5809) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to encourage the use of non-opioid analgesics for the management of post-surgical pain under the Medicare program. The report was advanced by Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, on June 13.
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TABLE 3.--ESTIMATED SPENDING SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION FOR BILLS WITH ESTIMATED AUTHORIZATIONS
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House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The House Financial Services subcommittee on Housing and Insurance issued the following testimony by Jeffery Patterson, vice president and board member of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities, at a hearing entitled "Oversight of the Federal Government's Approach to Lead-Based Paint and Mold Remediation in Public and Subsidized Housing":
"Chairman Duffy, Ranking Member Cleaver and Members of the Subcommittee, my name is Jeffery Patterson and I am Vice President more PR
House GOP Budget Retains Tax Cuts for the Wealthy, Proposes Deep Program Cuts for Millions of Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following news release:
The House Republican budget plan for 2019, which the House Budget Committee adopted on a party-line vote on June 21, would retain the costly tax cuts enacted last year -- which primarily benefit the well-off -- while making deep cuts in health care and basic assistance for struggling families and severely cutting funding over time for investments that can boost the nation's productivity and ther more PR
House Health Subcommittee Advances Critical Investment in Kids' Health (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 27 -- The Children's Hospital Association issued the following news release:
Today, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health unanimously voted to advance H.R. 5385, the Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018, to the full Energy and Commerce Committee for consideration. Children's hospitals thank the bill's champions, Reps. Gene Green, D-Texas, and Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas -- ranking member and chairman respectively of the subcommitt more PR
House Natural Resources Committee Issues Report on Marine Fish Conservation Statutes (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-775) on legislation (H.R. 4528) to make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes. The report was advanced by Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, on June 22.
Excerpts of the report follow:
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of H.R. 4528 is to make technical amendments to certain marine fish conservation statutes.
Background and Need for Legislation
Billfish is the common name used for a broad more ST
House Oversight & Government Reform Committee Issues Report on CRISIS Act (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-767) on legislation (H.R. 5925) to codify provisions relating to the Office of National Drug Control. The report was advanced by Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-South Carolina, on June 20.
Summary and Purpose of Legislation
H.R. 5925, the Coordinated Response through Interagency Strategy and Information Sharing Act, or the CRISIS Act, reauthorizes the Office of National Drug Control Policy (the Office) an more ST
House Oversight & Government Reform Committee Issues Report on CRISIS Act (Part 2 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-767) on legislation (H.R. 5925) to codify provisions relating to the Office of National Drug Control. The report was advanced by Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-South Carolina, on June 20.
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New Budget Authority and Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(3) of rule XIII of the House of Representatives, the cost estimate prepared by the Congressional Bud more ST
House Science, Space & Technology Committee Issues Report on DOE Science, Innovation Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-787) on legislation (H.R. 5905) to authorize basic research programs in the Department of Energy Office of Science for fiscal years 2018 and 2019. The report was advanced by Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, on June 27.
Excerpts of the report follow:
Committee Statement and Views
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
The purpose of H.R. 5905, the "Department of Energy Science and Innovation Act of 2018," is to provid more ST
House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Schedules Markup on Seven Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Veterans' Affairs subcommittee on Health issued the following markup information: Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow's Medical Doctors Act, Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act, Long Term Care Veterans Choice Act, Veterans Serving Veterans Act, Improving VA Health Care Management, VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act and VA Creation of On-Site Treatment Systems Affording Veterans Improvements and Numerous General Safety Enhancements Act more PR
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Combating Opioid Abuse for Care in Hospitals Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-762) on legislation (H.R. 5774) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop guidance on pain management and opioid use disorder prevention for hospitals receiving payment under part A of the Medicare program, provide for opioid quality measures development, and provide for a technical expert panel on reducing surgical setting opioid use and data collection on perioperative opioid use. The r more ST
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing, Payment Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-760) on legislation (H.R. 5723) to require the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to report on opioid payment, adverse incentives and data under the Medicare program. The report was advanced by Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, on June 19.
Excerpts of the report follow:
I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND
A. Purpose and Summary
The bill, H.R. 5723, the "Expanding Oversight of Opioid Prescribing and Payment Act of 2018" as more ST
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Jobs, Opportunity with Benefits, Services for Success Act (Part 1 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-754) on legislation (H.R. 5861) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act. The report was advanced by Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, on June 13.
I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND
A. Purpose and Summary
H.R. 5861, as amended, the "Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act," as ordered reported by the Committee on Ways and Means on May 24, 2018, amends title IV-A of the Social Security A more ST
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Jobs, Opportunity with Benefits, Services for Success Act (Part 2 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-754) on legislation (H.R. 5861) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act. The report was advanced by Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, on June 13.
B. PUBLICATION OF OUTCOME MEASURES
Present law
HHS is required to submit an annual report to Congress that includes the work participation rates states have achieved. (In practice, HHS typically posts on its website work participation information in advance more ST
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Jobs, Opportunity with Benefits, Services for Success Act (Part 3 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-754) on legislation (H.R. 5861) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act. The report was advanced by Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, on June 13.
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C. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Present law
There is a set aside of 0.33 percent of the TANF appropriation for research and technical assistance.
Explanation of provision
The Committee bill sets aside an additional 0.25 percent of the more ST
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Medicare, Opioid Safe Treatment Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-764) on legislation (H.R. 5776) to amend title XVIII to provide for Medicare coverage of certain services furnished by opioid treatment programs. The report was advanced by Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, on June 19.
Excerpts of the report follow:
I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND
A. Purpose and Summary
The bill, H.R. 5776, the "Medicare and Opioid Safe Treatment (MOST) Act of 2018," as ordered reported by the Committee more ST
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Preventing Addiction for Susceptible Seniors Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-761) on legislation (H.R. 5773) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require Medicare prescription drug plans to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, require electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs, and to provide for other program integrity measures under parts C and D of the Medicare program. The report was advanced by Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, on June 1 more ST
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Providing Reliable Options for Patients, Educational Resources Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-763) on legislation (H.R. 5775) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require Medicare Advantage plans and part D prescription drug plans to include information on the risks associated with opioids, coverage of certain nonopioid treatments used to treat pain, and on the safe disposal of prescription drugs. The report was advanced by Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, on June 19.
Excerpts of the report fol more ST
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Stop Excessive Narcotics in our Retirement Communities Protection Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-759) on legislation (H.R. 5676) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the suspension of payments by Medicare prescription drug plans and MA-PD plans pending investigations of credible allegations of fraud by pharmacies. The report was advanced by Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, on June 19.
Excerpts of the report follow:
I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND
A. Purpose and Summary
The bill, H.R. 5676, more ST
How 5G Will Improve Augmented, Virtual Reality (10)
NEW YORK, June 27 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
Of the countless technologies that will benefit from the wide-scale deployment of Verizon's 5G network, perhaps none have more buzz than the fields of augmented and virtual reality.
Augmented reality, or AR, refers to the overlay of digital elements into our everyday environments. Imagine standing on the street wearing smart glasses and receiving navigation assistance in real tim more PR
How Nursing Home Patient Changed CEO's Life (10)
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, June 29 -- UnityPoint Health issued the following news release:
At age 16, UnityPoint Health - Peoria CEO Debbie Simon worked as an aide at a local nursing home, where she regularly took care of an elderly woman named Gertrude, who didn't communicate. Simon often found Gertrude balled up in a fetal position in her room, and because Gertrude didn't speak, Simon and her colleagues often filled the empty space with their own chatter. As teenagers, they talked about their liv more PR
Hoyer Announces 2018 Fifth District Congressional Art Competition Winner (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) today welcomed Fatemeh Hosseini to the U.S. Capitol to congratulate her on winning the 2018 Congressional District High School Arts Competition. Fatemeh met with Congressman Hoyer and participated in events on Capitol Hill honoring high school students from across the country who submitted art to the annual competition.
"Fatemeh is one of the very bright young artists more PR
HRC Opposes Dangerous Changes to Proposed Regulation Protecting Delaware Students (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release:
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, announced its opposition to troubling recent changes to Delaware's proposed Regulation 225.
Regulation 225 was initially proposed last year to provide explicit protections for Delaware students based on several characteristics, including gender identity and sexual orienta more PR
HSU and the 2018-19 California Budget (10)
ARCATA, California, June 28 -- Humboldt State University issued the following news:
California's 2018-19 Budget, signed yesterday by Governor Brown, includes $197.1 million in ongoing funding for the California State University (CSU) and an additional $161.6 million in one-time funding.
This represents a significant increase from the $92.1 million included in the Governor's Budget Proposal and the Governor's May Budget Revision - a reflection of the successful advocacy efforts of many of you a more PR
Human Rights Council Adopts Outcomes of Universal Periodic Review of Luxembourg, Barbados, Montenegro and the United Arab Emirates (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 29 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
The Human Rights Council this morning adopted the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of Luxembourg, Barbados, Montenegro and the United Arab Emirates.
Pierre-Louis Lorenz, Permanent Representative of Luxembourg to the United Nations Office at Geneva, said that the Government of Luxembourg had accepted 135 out of 149 recommendations. Reservations to the Convention on the Rights of t more PR
Human Rights Council Adopts Universal Periodic Review Outcomes of Botswana, Bahamas and Burundi (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 28 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
The Human Rights Council this afternoon adopted the Universal Periodic Review outcomes of Botswana, Bahamas and Burundi.
Athaliah Lesiba Molokomme, Permanent Representative of Botswana to the United Nations Office at Geneva, noted that Botswana had accepted all recommendations on extending a standing invitation to all mandate holders of the Human Rights Council, and had never declined a more PR
Human Rights Council Adopts Universal Periodic Review Outcomes of France, Tonga, Romania, and Mali (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 28 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
The Human Rights Council during its midday meeting adopted the Universal Periodic Review outcomes of France, Tonga, Romania, and Mali.
Vojislav Suc, President of the Human Rights Council, in opening remarks, said that the current cycle of the Universal Periodic Review provided the opportunity to take stock of developments that had occurred during the previous reviews, in particular with more PR
Human Rights Council Adopts Universal Periodic Review Outcomes of Israel, Lichtenstein, and Serbia (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 29 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
The Human Rights Council in its midday meeting adopted the Universal Periodic Review outcomes of Israel, Lichtenstein, and Serbia.
Vojislav Suc, President of the Human Rights Council, said Israel had informed him that it would not be present in the room for the consideration of the outcome of its Universal Periodic Review. However, Israel had presented its position on recommendations in t more PR
Human Rights Council Concludes Debate on Human Rights Bodies and Mechanisms (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 28 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
The Human Rights Council this morning concluded its general debate on human rights bodies and mechanisms.
In the general debate, delegations voiced deep concern over ongoing intimidation of civil society actors. Some speakers assured that the functioning of the Human Rights Council relied on the ability of civil society organizations to conduct their work. The Council's Presidency must pu more PR
Human Rights Council Holds a General Debate on All Human Rights, Including the Right to Development (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 25 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
The Human Rights Council in its midday meeting heard United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Kate Gilmore present thematic reports by the Secretary-General, the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. It then held a general debate on the promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, econo more PR
Human Rights Council Holds General Debate on Human Rights Situations That Require the Council's Attention (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 27 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
The Human Rights Council in its midday meeting held its general debate on human rights situations that require the Council's attention.
In the general debate, speakers stressed that an enabling environment for civil society and in particular for human rights defenders was key to the promotion of human rights in all States. That was why continued restrictions on civil society space and rep more PR
Human Rights Council Holds Panel Discussion on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 26 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
The Human Rights Council this afternoon held a panel discussion on the human rights of internally displaced persons, in commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement.
In his opening statement, Adam Abdelmoula, Director of the Human Rights Council and Treaty Mechanisms Division, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights more PR
Hunley Joins The W as Human Resources Director (10)
COLUMBUS, Mississippi, June 29 -- Mississippi University for Women issued the following news release:
Mississippi University for Women has named Greg Hunley as director of human resources.
Hunley brings more than 12 years of human resource management and business administration experience to The W.
Karen Clay, general counsel at The W, said, "We are very fortunate to have Greg join our MUW family. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and I think the university will benefit from his more PR
IAAPA Names John Hallenbeck Vice President of North American Operations (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, June 27 -- The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions issued the following news release:
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) announced John Hallenbeck has joined the association's team as vice president of North American operations. Hallenbeck will lead the IAAPA North American office, based in Orlando, and oversee membership engagement, growth, and service of the association largest region, representing more than 3,50 more PR
iAdelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund Student Program Merges With HACU Student Programs (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 27 -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) has announced that student programs once offered by the iAdelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund have merged with the Association's student programs.
Although the iAdelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund office is no longer operational, its student programs, such as the annual Leadership Institute, regional profes more PR
ICAEW Commissioned to Continue to Deliver Further Education Programme for CFOs (10)
LONDON, England, June 19 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following news release:
ICAEW at the 2018 AoC Finance Conference and Exhibition announced that it has been commissioned for the second year running by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) to deliver its Further Education (FE) CFO programme. This unique leadership programme is deemed essential to enable FE CFO's to partner with their CEO to help drive strategy forward.
After receiving outst more PR
ILO Calls for Urgent Action to Prevent Looming Global Care Crisis (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 28 -- The International Labour Organization issued the following news release:
Africa has the lowest proportion of care employment worldwide and the lowest proportion of care workers with serious care deficits in care service provision. Investment in the care economy needs to be doubled to avert a looming global care crisis, says a new ILO report.
Despite the strong case for transformative care policies, large discrepancies in the coverage of care policies exist in Af more PR
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2018 Article IV Consultation and Completes Second Review of Georgia's Extended Fund Facility (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release:
On June 27, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the completion of the second review of the three-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement for Georgia. The EFF was approved on April 12, 2017 for an of SDR 210.4 million (about US$285 million or 100 percent of quota at the time of approval of the arrangement)) to support the authorities' economic reform program (Pr more PR
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2018 Article IV Consultation With Georgia (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release:
On June 27, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation[1] with Georgia.
Since the global financial crisis, macroeconomic performance in Georgia has been positive. Growth was higher than that in most peers, policy frameworks have been strengthened with inflation well-anchored and fiscal deficits broadly well-managed, the banking sector has remai more PR
Importance of Strong Public Schools is Topic of Missouri School Board Meeting With McCaskill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill met this week with members of the Missouri School Board Association to discuss the importance of supporting Missouri's public education system.
"Educators play a vital role in Missourians' lives by helping ensure our kids are prepared for what comes next--and as a proud product of our state's public schools, I know just how important a strong school system is more PR
In Kennebec Valley, King Talks Aging in Place and Workforce Development (10)
ROME, Maine, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) toured organizations in the Kennebec Valley to meet with Maine people and discuss important issues facing the state. To begin his day, Senator King served lunch to Maine seniors at the Cohen Community Center in Hallowell. At the Center, he also met with seniors and staff to discuss aging in place at the Cohen Community Center. Later in the day, he hi more PR
Incoming Hampton University STEM Students Participate in Program to Gain Head Start on Education (10)
HAMPTON, Virginia, June 28 -- Hampton University issued the following news release:
Incoming freshmen that have been admitted into the Hampton University School of Engineering and Technology, which houses the Departments of Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, and Aviation, are participating in a five-week Pre-College program, which started on June 15, 2018. The program is designed to help students get a head start in their respective disciplines, wh more PR
India Server Market Grew Y/Y With Revenue Growth of 33.7% in Q1 2018, Owing to Modernization of Infrastructure, Business-Critical Applications: IDC India (10)
NEW DELHI, India, June 27 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
The overall server market in India witnessed a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 33.7 percent in terms of revenue to reach $354.8 million in Q1 2018 versus $265.3 million in Q1 2017, according to the latest IDC Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) Quarterly Server Tracker, Q1 2018. The x86 server market grew significantly accounting for 92.0 percent of more PR
Industry Education Recruitment Funding Applications Now Being Accepted by the USPOULTRY Foundation (10)
TUCKER, Georgia, June 26 -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association issued the following news release:
The USPOULTRY Foundation is now accepting applications from colleges and universities for the Industry Education Recruitment Funding program. The funding supports student recruitment at colleges and universities that cultivate careers in the poultry and egg industry.
Any institution of higher education in the United States that does not have a poultry science department or degree, but can show c more PR
Informational Session in Hettinger Explains Distance-learning Nursing Degree Through a BSC Collaboration (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, June 28 -- Bismark State College issued the following news release:
Bismarck State College will hold a free informational session Wednesday, July 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (MDT), for those interested in learning more about a Practical Nursing certificate offered in partnership with the Dakota Nursing Program and West River Health Services, proposed to begin Fall 2019 in Hettinger, N.D.
The session, held at West River Health Services, 1000 Highway 12, Hettinger, will pro more PR
Innovation in Polymer Sector Sees 7.7% Jobs Growth Reaching 7,000 - Polymer Technology Ireland (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 28 -- The Ireland Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation issued the following news:
Polymer Technology Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the polymer technology sector in Ireland, today launched its 2020 strategy 'Polymer technology: The backbone of Irish manufacturing' (see attached) setting out how the industry is driving manufacturing growth and adding high quality jobs in Ireland.
Speaking at the launch, Polymer Technology Ireland Director Mark McAuley sai more PR
Inslee Announces Appointment to Court of Appeals, Division 1 (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 28 -- Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the appointment of Lori K. Smith to the Court of Appeals, Division 1. She will replace Judge Michael Spearman, who is retiring.
Smith has served as a judge in the King County Superior Court since 2012, including work as the Unified Family Court Chief Judge. Prior to her judicial appointment to the superior court, she served as a King County Superior Court Commission more PR
Inslee Announces Appointment to Washington State Court of Appeals, Division 1 (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 29 -- Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the appointment of John H. Chun to the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division 1. He will replace Judge Michael Trickey, who is retiring.
Chun has served as a judge on the King County Superior Court since 2014, where he is currently the assistant chief criminal judge. He has served as a trial judge for the criminal department, the Unified Family Court, and the M more PR
Inslee Names Lisa Van Der Lugt Director of the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 27 -- Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
Gov. Jay Inslee today named Lisa van der Lugt director of the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises. She replaces Teresa Berntsen, who was recently named director of Department of Licensing.
Van der Lugt is currently the director of the Commission on Hispanic Affairs where she implemented a new strategic approach to expand community and legislative efforts, while strengthening relati more PR
Institute for College Access Issues Statement on Senate Education Spending Bill (10)
OAKLAND, California, June 28 -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following statement by President James Kvaal:
"This afternoon the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a fiscal year 2019 education spending bill that increases the Pell award by a modest but meaningful $100, and cuts $600 million from the Pell Grant reserve fund. A broad coalition of Pell advocates has for years urged Congress to protect and strengthen the grant, including in a letter earlier this week more PR
Interim Commissioner Lewis to Participate in National School Safety Roundtable (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 25 -- The Kentucky Department of Education issued the following news release:
Interim Commissioner Wayne Lewis will share his thoughts on school safety in Kentucky during in a national roundtable discussion with representatives of the Federal Commission on School Safety tomorrow in Lexington.
The discussion is part of a three-part listening session scheduled at the Council of State Governments' headquarters building, 1776 Avenue of the States, in Lexington.
"There is more PR
International Council of Nurses Joins CEPPs Global Initiative to Improve Early Childhood Development (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 25 -- The International Council of Nurses issued the following news release:
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Childhood and Early Parenting Principles (CEPPs) Global Initiative to this collaborative worldwide network to actively promote a multi-sector approach to Early Childhood Development (ECD) by organisations and governments at all levels.
Professor Thomas Kearns, ICN's Interim Chief Executive Office more PR
International Council Publishes Report on Scottish Education (10)
GLASGOW, Scotland, June 27 -- The University of Glasgow issued the following news:
A group of international education experts, including the University of Glasgow's Professor Chris Chapman - Director of Policy Scotland and Chair in Educational Policy and Practices - has published its first report.
Two hours before Deputy First Minister and Education Secretary John Swinney announced the Scottish Government was shelving its Education Bill, the International Council of Education Advisers (ICEA) p more PR
Investing in Young Parents to Reduce Welfare Dependency (10)
CANBERRA, Australia, June 24 -- The Australian Department of Social Services' Minister for Social Services issued the following news release:
Young parents will be helped to improve their work readiness or education prospects as part of a Turnbull Government trial to reduce welfare dependency.
Young parents are more likely to experience disrupted education, as well as barriers to finding and keeping a job, which can lead to long-term welfare dependency - 79 per cent of young parents aged 18 or more PR
Investment Advisor Pleads Guilty to Investment Fraud (10)
BOISE, Idaho, June 28 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho, Bart M. Davis, issued the following new release:
Rick Guyon, a/k/a, Richard Guyon, a/k/a Rick Garrison, a/k/a Mark Thomas, 59, pleaded guilty yesterday to one count of wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced. Pursuant to a written plea agreement filed with the court, Guyon pleaded guilty to count five of the indictment.
According to the plea agreement, from 2015 through 2017, Guyon devised a scheme to defraud indiv more PR
Investment Plan for Europe: EIB Finances Modernisation of the Poznan Medical University (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 28 -- The European Investment Bank issued the following news release:
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide PLN 114.77 million (some EUR 27.3 million) to finance an increase in Poznan Medical University's capacity to provide education, research and health services. This transaction is guaranteed by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), being the central pillar of the Investment Plan for Europe. The EFSI support makes it possible to conclu more PR
Investments & Wealth Institute to Host Focus on Advanced Portfolio Construction Using Exchange-Traded Funds Seminar on July 12 (10)
DENVER, Colorado, June 29 -- The Investment Management Consultants Association issued the following news release:
The financial industry has adopted the use of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) at an unprecedented rate due to the flexibility, liquidity, and diversity of ETF products. Helping advisors understand this trend and how best to use ETFs as part of their clients' overall investment strategy is the goal of the Investments & Wealth Institute(R) (formally IMCA) Focus on Advanced Portfolio Cons more PR
Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America: Wilkie's Confirmation Hearing Disappoints (10)
NEW YORK, June 27 -- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America issued the following news release:
Following the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs confirmation hearing for Mr. Robert Wilkie to be the next Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the leading voice of the Post-9/11 generation of veterans, was disappointed that many of the biggest issues impacting the post-9/11 generation were not given their due diligence.
IAVA's Big 6 P more PR
IRMI Announces New Award Recognizing Construction Risk Industry Leaders (10)
DALLAS, Texas, June 27 -- The International Risk Management Institute issued the following news release:
Today, International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI), announced a new Gary E. Bird Horizon Leadership Award as a companion to the Innovation Award that has been bestowed on construction industry trailblazers since 1999.
The new Leadership Award recognizes an individual whose career-long dedication to the industry has generated significant contributions that have improved construction more PR
IRS Seeks Implicit Bias Training in Glynco, Georgia (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service has issued a solicitation (7000000556) for an implicit bias training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, Georgia.
Response Date: June 27, 2018; Set Aside: Total Small Business; Classification Code: U - Education & training services; NAICS Code: 611 - Educational Services/611710 - Educational Support Services. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=6c621fc9c460 more CTR
Island University Hosts ME by the SEa, STEM Professional Development Conference (10)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, June 25 -- Texas A&M University's Corpus Christi campus issued the following news release:
Eager to expand their educational toolbox and gain a renewed sense of excitement about teaching, more than 160 established educators and future instructors from 26 local school districts and five universities attended the 14th annual regional professional development conference for STEM education, ME by the SEa. The conference, hosted by Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi on June 1 more PR
ISQ Earns Industry Recognition for Connect and Learn (10)
QUEENSLAND, Australia, June 28 -- Independent Schools Queensland issued the following news release:
Independent Schools Queensland (ISQ) has earned industry recognition for its optimised eLearning platform Connect&Learn.
ISQ was recently named a gold award winner in the 2018 LearnX Impact Awards which recognise Australian enterprise projects and solutions that deliver best practice and business value.
ISQ Executive Director David Robertson said there was strong demand in the independent schoo more PR
ISTE Launches ISTE U to Help Teachers, Leaders Build Essential Digital Competencies (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 25 -- The International Society for Technology in Education issued the following news release:
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is beginning enrollment today for ISTE U, an online professional learning hub for teachers and leaders to build critical skills for teaching and learning in a digital world.
Capitalizing on its experience in promoting innovative teaching and learning practices, ISTE is working hand in hand with leading education expe more PR
ISTE Releases New Standards for Education Leaders (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 -- The International Society for Technology in Education issued the following news release:
Education leaders understand that technology can accelerate teaching and learning in their classrooms, and they now have a framework to help focus their digital leadership. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) today released new standards for education leaders that highlight key areas of impact.
ISTE CEO Richard Culatta provided an overview of the new I more PR
Janus Decision Further Weakens Collective Bargaining (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 27 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a 501(c)3 non-profit and nonpartisan state policy research institute, issued the following news release:
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court made it more difficult for 17.3 million working people to join together to seek safer working conditions, fair pay, and family-sustaining benefits. The court has undercut long-standing law in 22 states, including Ohio, that requires state and local government employees who benefit from a union but opt out of member more PR
JBU Student Luke Merrick Earns First Place in National Singing Competition (10)
SILOAM SPRINGS, Arkansas, June 28 -- John Brown University issued the following news release:
John Brown University student Luke Merrick, senior music major, earned first place in the Upper College/Independent Studio Men category at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) 2018 National Student Auditions (NSA). While JBU's music students regularly participate in NATS singing competitions at the state and more recently the regional level, Merrick's entry into NSA marks the first ti more PR
Jesuits Celebrate Ordination of 27 New Priests (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Society of Jesus issued the following news release:
This summer, the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits -- the largest order of priests and brothers in the Roman Catholic Church -- is welcoming 27 new priests in the U.S., Canada and Haiti (a member of the Jesuits' French Canada Province).
Each Jesuit goes through a formation process lasting from 10 to 12 years before ordination. During that time, ordinands earn multiple degrees, work at Jesuit high schools a more PR
Jimmy Stewart Named New NPS Structural Fire Prevention Program Manager (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release:
Jimmy Stewart, the regional structural fire manager for the Southeast Region of the National Park Service (NPS) since February 2017, is the new structural fire prevention manager for the NPS. Stewart replaces Brian Johnson, who became chief of the structural fire program in December 2017.
In his new role, Stewart will be responsible for the Structural Fire Prevention Program, w more PR
JLAB Expands Minds, Leadership Skills of JROTC Cadets (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps issued the following story:
By Michael Maddox
Public Affairs
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Cadets from across the country competed in battles of knowledge and skill on the campus of the Catholic University of America June 22-25 during the JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl.
Out of the 1,600 JROTC academic teams that competed from around the world, 68 teams earned top scores to advance to the National JROTC Academ more PR
Job Searching Just Got Smarter With New Michigan Career Hub (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 28 -- The Michigan Municipal League issued the following news release:
Searching for your ideal job and your next all-star employee just became easier thanks to a new website launched today.
The Michigan Municipal League unveiled the Michigan Career Hub website, www.micareerhub.com, today in partnership with WorkFountain, and with support from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation. The site aims to help match Michigan job seekers and employers with reduced recruiter and c more PR
John Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor to Receive $400,000 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $400,000 cooperative agreement to the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Inc. for the implementation of an annual work plan for the heritage corridor in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
The agency description of the grant states: "National Heritage Areas leverage taxpayer investment with public and private resources through historic preservation, more ST
Johnson Named Interim Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs (10)
MINOT, N.D., June 26 -- Minot State University issued the following news release:
Lisa Johnson has taken on responsibilities as the system's top academic officer being named interim vice chancellor of academic and student affairs for the North Dakota University System.
The position will fill the need after former Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs Richard Rothaus accepted another position outside the system earlier this month.
Johnson previously served as the director of academic more PR
Joint Team From South Korea and USA Takes Top Prize at 8th E-ICON World Contest (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 29 -- The Hawaii Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE), Korea Ministry of Education and Institute of APEC Collaborative Education partnered to host the 8th e-ICON World Contest at The East-West Center this week. It was the first time the contest was held outside of South Korea.
"Computer science skills and knowledge are critical in order to be competitive in today's job market and prepared for careers more PR
JSA Awards Graduate Fellowships for Research at Jefferson Lab (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility's Jefferson Lab issued the following news release:
Jefferson Sciences Associates announced today the award of eight graduate fellowships. The doctoral students will use the fellowships to support their advanced studies at their universities and conduct research at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) - a U.S. Department of Energy nuclear physics laboratory managed and operated by JSA, a joint more PR
Judi Moreillon on Maximizing School Librarian Leadership (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 27 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release:
How do school librarians best serve students, classroom teachers, and principals simultaneously? The key, argues Judi Moreillon, is to lead. By embracing a leadership role, school librarians can work collaboratively to positively impact school cultures, curricula, and teaching practices. The inspiration, guidance, and strategies presented in "Maximizing School Librarian Leadership: Building Connect more PR
Judith P. Hoyer Early Care and Education Grants Announced (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 26 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release:
The Maryland State Department of Education's Division of Early Childhood has awarded 24 grants to serve 54 elementary schools in Maryland.
Each of the state's 24 jurisdictions has been funded for one or more Judy Centers. The $15.7 million in grants will help provide additional supports to children and families. The goal of the Judy Centers is that all children, regardless of income, e more PR
July Fourth Tribute Honors 38 Distinguished Immigrants (10)
NEW YORK, June 28 -- The Carnegie Corporation of New York issued the following news release:
Philanthropic foundation established by Scottish immigrant Andrew Carnegie invites Americans to join in public awareness initiative.
Carnegie Corporation of New York released its annual list of Great Immigrants on June 28 comprised of 38 naturalized citizens who enrich the fabric of American culture and strengthen our democracy through their lives, their work, and their example. Our philanthropic found more PR
JustLeadershipUSA Issues Statement on South Carolina Legislature's Overriding Veto (10)
NEW YORK, June 28 -- JustLeadershipUSA issued the following statement by Workingfuture Campaign Coordinator Megan French-Marcelin on the South Carolina legislature's overriding veto on mass incarceration and mass criminalization as a solution to socioeconomic challenges:
"Due to the United States' detrimental, regressive, and misguided overreliance on mass incarceration and mass criminalization as a solution to socioeconomic challenges, particularly in Black and Latinx communities, over 70 mill more PR
Kachin: Heaven or Hell of Dreamers' Dreams (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- International Christian Concern issued the following news release:
Beautiful, lush, and deadly, Kachin State sits nestled between the glorious Himalayan Mountains in the northern region of Myanmar - a melting pot of fortune-seekers, drug lords, civilians, and IDPs (internally displaced persons). The Phar-Kant area is riddled with conflicts related to social issues, natural resource exploitation, civil war, and issues with the Chinese border. International Christian Concer more PR
Karickhoff: Let's Work Together to Reduce Diabetes in Howard County (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release:
Those in Howard County at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes can receive prevention assistance thanks to a new lifestyle change program, according to State Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo).
The Change Your Lifestyle, Change Your Life program, or CYL2, is a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recognized curriculum that includes lessons, handouts and other interactive resources to help p more PR
KC-46 Training Summit Helps Set Timeline for Air Force (10)
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kansas, June 29 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
By Staff Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua
Public Affairs
McConnell Air Force Base hosted its fifth KC-46 Pegasus Maintenance Training Summit to define training timelines and expected progression based on aircraft delivery.
The summit outlined when to train maintainers, crews and the entire KC-46 community. It also addressed how the Air Force is going to cross-train current KC-135 Stratotanker maintainers to more PR
Kentuckians Win Presidential Award for Math, Science Teaching (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 27 -- The Kentucky Department of Education issued the following news release:
Two Kentucky elementary school educators have won the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Shannon Brickler, who works at Sherman Elementary School (Grant Co.), and Natasha Craft, a teacher at Pulaski Elementary School (Somerset Ind.), are among 104 educators nationwide to be recognized.
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathemati more PR
Kilmer, Thompson, Klobuchar, and Sasse Introduce Skills Investment Act of 2018 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
Today, Representatives Derek Kilmer (D-WA) and Glenn 'GT' Thompson (R-PA) and Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Ben Sasse (R-NE) introduced The Skills Investment Act of 2018. The bill would create lifelong-learning accounts, which workers in the changing economy can use to pay for skills training, career-related learning and professional development through their careers.
"Our economy is changing fast an more PR
King, Capito, Welch, McKinley Send Letter to Department of Education Urging More Research on Homework Gap (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), along with Representatives Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and David McKinley (R-W.V.) sent a letter requesting that the Department of Education continue to study strategies to close the homework gap for school-age children lacking broadband access outside of the classroom in order to fully complete the research that Congress required more PR
King, Capito, Welch, McKinley Send Letter to Department of Education Urging More Research on Homework Gap (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), along with Representatives Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and David McKinley (R-W.V.) sent a letter requesting that the Department of Education continue to study strategies to close the homework gap for school-age children lacking broadband access outside of the classroom in order to fully complete the research that Congress required in the Every Stud more PR
Knox Students Gain Skills at Pre-Medical Immersion Course (10)
GALESBURG, Illinois, June 29 -- Knox College issued the following news release:
Six Knox College students who are aiming for careers in health care gained hands-on experiences in the medical field during a two-week summer immersion program at the Jump Trading Simulation and Education Center in Peoria.
The program, which is designed to give students an idea of what it would be like to attend medical school, taught them a variety of teamwork and clinical skills. For example, they learned how to more PR
Kochs Reward Laxalt With Another $1.5 Million for Pushing Their Special Interest Agenda (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, June 27 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Today, the Koch network's Freedom Partners Action Fund announced another $1.5 million ad campaign to support Republican Adam Laxalt's gubernatorial bid. This comes on top of a previous million-dollar ad buy from Freedom Partners last fall -- their first of the 2018 cycle -- and an additional "across the board" investment for Laxalt by another Koch super-PAC, Americans for Prosperity (AFP). On Monday, more PR
Lambda Legal: Any Friend of Rick Santorum Is No Friend of Ours (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Lambda Legal issued the following news release:
Today, Lambda Legal urged Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Feinstein to oppose the nomination of David Porter, President Trump's nominee to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. In a joint letter led by Lambda Legal, multiple national, state, and local LGBT organizations ask the leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee to oppose Mr. Porter's nomination in light of the clear more PR
Landmarks Illinois Provides Nearly $35,000 in Support to Nine Historic Preservation Projects Through Latest Round of Grant Funding (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 28 -- Landmarks Illinois issued the following news release:
Landmarks Illinois has awarded nearly $35,000 in grant funding to historic preservation projects in Illinois. Nine matching grants have been awarded in the latest round of funding through Landmarks Illinois' three grant programs: the Preservation Heritage Fund, Barbara C. and Thomas E. Donnelley II Preservation Fund and the WWI Monument Preservation Grant Program.
Landmarks Illinois grants provide monetary assi more PR
Lawrence Enhances Religious, Spirit Life Program, Names Alumna Rev. Terra Winston Associate Dean (10)
APPLETON, Wisconsin, June 29 -- Lawrence University issued the following news release:
It will be a homecoming of sorts for Rev. Terra Winston.
The 2000 Lawrence University graduate returns to her alma mater Aug. 1 as the school's first associate dean of spiritual and religious life. The newly created position is grant funded for a five-year term with the possibility of continuation beyond the term.
Since 2012, Winston has held various positions with the interfaith organization Christian Peac more PR
LCV Action Fund Endorses Elaine Luria, Abigail Spanberger for Congress From Virginia (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release:
The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, which works to elect candidates who will support sound environmental policies, announced today its endorsements of Elaine Luria (VA-02) and Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) for Congress.
"LCV Action Fund is thrilled to endorse Elaine Luria and Abigail Spanberger because we know they will be staunch defenders of Virginia's air, land and waters," said LCV Act more PR
LDF Statement on U.S. Department of Education's Decision to Delay Rule Addressing Racial Inequities in Special Education (10)
NEW YORK, June 29 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release:
In 2016, the Obama Administration finalized regulations that would help protect students--particularly students of color--from widespread and well-documented racial disparities in the identification, placement, and discipline of students with disabilities.
The regulations are designed to ensure that states are appropriately identifying and addressing these racial disparities in special educatio more PR
Leaders in Edtech Honored With Prestigious Making IT Happen Awards (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The International Society for Technology in Education issued the following news release:
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) honored five visionaries in edtech with the coveted ISTE Making IT Happen Award at the ISTE Conference & Expo in Chicago.
The Making IT Happen award honors outstanding educators and leaders who demonstrate extraordinary commitment, leadership, courage and persistence in improving digital learning opportunities for students. more PR
Leading Education Organizations Release Guidance to Safe Schools Framework (10)
RESTON, Virginia, June 28 -- The National Association of Secondary School Principals issued the following news release:
The author organizations of the Framework for Safe and Successful Schools have released a series of new resources as supplements to the Framework. The resources are intended to advance the adoption of the Framework in states and districts across the country and to aid the Federal Commission on School Safety in accelerating its work.
The supplemental resources consist of Consi more PR
Legislative Update Issued by Minnesota State Rep. Jessup (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 29 -- The Minnesota State House Republican Caucus issued the following legislative update on the behalf of Minnesota State Rep. Randy Jessup:
Last Thursday, I met with several constituents at a Conservation Minnesota meeting in Arden Hills. We discussed a variety of water and nature conservation topics including legislation from this past session. Thank you to all who participated and for your input and suggestions.
For perspective, my background includes many outdoor more PR
Leonard to Serve on Summer Study Committee (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 28 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Indiana State Rep. Dan Leonard, R-Huntington:
State Rep. Dan Leonard (R-Huntington) was recently selected to serve on the Native American Indian Affairs Commission.
The commission studies and makes recommendations to appropriate federal, state and local governmental agencies in areas of employmen, education, health, housing and civil rights.
Leonard said his district, which includes more PR
Liberty Counsel: Kennedy's Retirement, Future (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Liberty Counsel issued the following news release:
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced today that he will retire from the High Court effective July 31, 2018.
In a letter to President Donald Trump, Kennedy wrote: "For a member of the legal profession, it is the highest of honors to serve on this Court. Please permit me by this letter to express my profound gratitude for having had the privilege to seek in each case how best to know, interpret and defend the Co more PR
Lichen Elementary School's Creative Robot Projects Connects Students (10)
ROCKLIN, California, June 20 -- Sierra College issued the following news release:
Teresa Burke is a seventh grade English and History teacher at Lichen Elementary School (https://www.sanjuan.edu/lichen) in Citrus Heights who incorporates robots supplied by Sierra College through the California Community Colleges (CCC) Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development program (http://doingwhatmatters.cccco.edu/) into her lesson plans to demonstrate applications of technology. This partnership is intr more PR
Local Experts Collaborate on Solution for Erosion at SSP (10)
GODFREY, Illinois, June 29 -- Lewis and Clark Community College issued the following news release:
While volunteering at Senior Services Plus in Alton, Thom Rhanor, of Godfrey, noticed damaging erosion near the greenhouse and decided to collaborate with other local experts to find a solution.
"SSP is doing important work for our community, despite a sharp decrease of state funding to support Meals on Wheels," Rhanor said. "I saw an opportunity to contribute my specialized knowledge about soils more PR
Local Students Empowered: OCC Chancellor's Scholarship Awardees Enter First Year of College Debt-Free (10)
BLOOMFIELD, Michigan, June 29 -- Oakland Community College issued the following news release:
Nearly 50 incoming Oakland Community College (OCC) students are getting a head start on their higher education goals. These new students will start their first-year of tuition and fees fully covered by OCC's Chancellor's Scholarship award.
Each awardee receives $3,500. To be eligible, students must be a current Oakland county public or private high school or qualified adult education/alternative educa more PR
Lois Cooper Scholars Reach Out, Give Back (10)
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, June 28 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news:
This spring, the distinguished group of UW-Platteville engineering, mathematics and science students known as Lois Cooper Scholars set their sights on a particularly ambitious goal: inspiring local students to explore STEM fields. The group planned and conducted three outreaches to a La Farge, Wisconsin after-school group, where they worked with students in preschool through fifth grade. Each o more PR
Long Tan Bursary Recipients Announced (10)
CANBERRA, Australia, June 29 -- The Australian Department of Veterans Affairs' Minister for Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
Students from across Australia were congratulated today by Minister for Veterans' Affairs Darren Chester after being selected to receive funding under the Long Tan Bursary Scheme.
This year, 34 students who are children of Australia's Vietnam War veterans will receive financial support to undertake post-secondary education.
"I am honoured to announce more PR
Louisiana Bypasses Tennessee to Become No.1 in Nation for FAFSA Completion (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 29 -- The Louisiana Department of Education issued the following news release:
Louisiana has bypassed Tennessee to become the No.1 state in the nation for the number of high school seniors completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), according to the most recent report by the National College Access Network (NCAN). Louisiana also leads the nation for completion growth since last year.
"Louisiana is a leader in financial aid planning, and more st more PR
Loyalist College Board Elects Officers for 2018-19 (10)
BELLEVILLE, Ontario, June 28 -- Loyalist College issued the following news release:
At the June 20th meeting of the Loyalist College Board of Governors, Bob Forder was re-elected Chair for 2018-19, for the term beginning September 1, 2018. Governors Tim Farrell and David Allen were elected as Vice-Chairs for the coming year. Committees will be chaired by Governors Mary Lynn Rutledge and Scott Williams.
Bob Forder was appointed to the Board of Governors in 2015 and served on the Academic, Stude more PR
Loyalist College Board of Governors Approves 2018-2019 Budget (10)
BELLEVILLE, Ontario, June 28 -- Loyalist College issued the following news release:
At its meeting on June 20, the Loyalist College Board of Governors approved its budget for 2018-19 based on $76.2 million in estimated revenues, for forwarding to the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development.
"The 2017-18 Business Plan and Budget called for a balanced in-year position, and we are pleased that our audited financial statements show an in-year surplus of $4.2 million," said College Pr more PR
Loyola University Chicago Commits $25,000 Toward the Construction of a School-Based Health Center in Rogers Park Elementary School (10)
CHICAGO, June 28 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
Loyola University Chicago has committed a $25,000 donation toward the construction of a SMART Student Health and Wellness Center at Chicago Public Schools' (CPS) Gale Community Academy in Rogers Park. This significant one-time grant means that the school can commence construction of the new clinic and represents a key turning point in the relationship between the two schools.
Offering targeted medical and soci more PR
LPEA Golf Tournament in Pagosa Rescheduled for July 21 (10)
PAGOSA SPRINGS, Colorado, June 28 -- La Plata Electric Association issued the following news release:
La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) has rescheduled its annual Golf Tournament at the Pagosa Springs Golf Club for Saturday, July 21, 2018. The event originally scheduled on June 16 was cancelled due to lightning storms moving through the region that day.
Registration for those previously signed up for the June event will be honored, and refunds are available to those who cannot attend the Ju more PR
Lt. Gov. Calley: New Law Protecting Patients From Opioid Abuse Takes Effect July 1 (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 28 -- Gov. Rick Snyder, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
A new law protecting patients by limiting opioid prescriptions for acute pain to a 7-day supply takes effect this Sunday, Lt. Gov. Brian Calley said today.
This change is part of a legislative package signed by Calley in December 2017 to combat the opioid epidemic. Public Act 251 specifically limits an acute pain prescription to a 7-day supply within a 7-day period.
"Protecting patients from addicti more PR
Lt. Gov. Calley: New Law Protecting Patients From Opioid Abuse Takes Effect July 1 (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 28 -- Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
A new law protecting patients by limiting opioid prescriptions for acute pain to a 7-day supply takes effect this Sunday, Lt. Gov. Brian Calley said today.
This change is part of a legislative package signed by Calley in December 2017 to combat the opioid epidemic. Public Act 251 specifically limits an acute pain prescription to a 7-day supply within a 7-day period.
"Protecting patients from ad more PR
LUNGevity Foundation Strengthens Commitment to Ensuring Lung Cancer Patients Have Optimal Care (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The LUNGevity Foundation issued the following news release:
LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, announced today that Nicole (Nikki) Martin, a longtime healthcare and diagnostic professional, joined the Foundation as the Director of LUNGevity's Precision Medicine Initiatives.
LUNGevity has long been committed to accelerating precision medicine and ensuring patient access to it. Personalized medicine is more important than more PR
Main Administration Building Carries Moniker of Former Superintendent in Recent Slate of Approved Name Changes (10)
DALLAS, Texas, June 27 -- The Dallas Independent School District issued the following news release:
During the final board meeting of the 2017-2018 school year, Dallas ISD trustees approved a measure to rename its new headquarters located at 9400 North Central Expressway to the Linus D. Wright Dallas ISD Administration Building.
Former educators and community members also attended the June 21 meeting, many of whom spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting, in support of the name c more PR
Major Bipartisan Breakthrough on Career and Technical Education Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., and Bob Casey, D-Pa., along with Senate education committee Chairman Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., and Ranking Member Patty Murray, D-Wash., applauded the committee's passage of legislation to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) Act.
The Strengthening Care more PR
Majority of Teenagers Need Food Safety Education (10)
WATERLOO, Ontario, June 26 -- The University of Waterloo issued the following news release:
A new study from the University of Waterloo highlights a low level of awareness among youth around the proper precautions they need to take when it comes to handling food.
The study measured 32 different food-handling behaviours among Ontario high school students in grades 10 to 12. It found that fewer than 50 per cent of the recommended practices were followed by students, including basic hand hygiene more PR
Malawi: Impunity Fuels Killings of People With Albinism for Their Body Parts (10)
LONDON, England, June 28 -- Amnesty International issued the following news release:
The Malawian authorities must urgently overhaul the criminal justice system to protect people with albinism, who face the persistent threat of being killed for their body parts in a country where the vast majority of these horrific crimes remain unresolved and unpunished, Amnesty International said today.
Since November 2014, the number of reported crimes against people with albinism in Malawi has risen to 148 more PR
Malaysia: Amend Law to Protect University Students' Rights to Expression, Peaceful Assembly, and Association (10)
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 28 -- Fortify Rights issued the following news release:
Malaysian authorities and public universities worked in concert for nearly five decades to restrict the fundamental rights of university students, Fortify Rights said today in a new report. The former ruling government enacted and enforced laws and rules to prevent students from engaging on political issues.
"The former government wanted to prevent students from questioning power and challenging the political more PR
Mapping the Brain With Data Science (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 28 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
Patients with dementia and other neural diseases show physical symptoms such as stumbling and confusion, but identifying the problem isn't as simple as taking an X-ray. A group of researchers at Purdue University are designing data-driven tools that will help clinicians better understand the progression of neurodegenerative diseases by identifying and tracking changes in the brain.
"We're not to the point more PR
Mark Mitsui Talks CTE, Future Perkins Funding in Front of US Senate Caucus (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 28 -- Portland Community College issued the following news:
On Thursday, June 28, Portland Community College President Mark Mitsui spoke on a panel called "Advancing Quality Work-based Learning" in front of the Senate Career and Technical Education Caucus in Washington, D.C. Mitsui talked about the CTE successes at PCC and the importance of reauthorizing the budget for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
Held in the Dirksen Office Building, the caucus more PR
MassHousing Names Mounzer M. Aylouche Vice President of Homeownership Programs (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 29 -- The Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency issued the following news:
MassHousing announced today that Mounzer M. Aylouche has been promoted to Vice President of Homeownership Programs. In this newly created role, Aylouche will oversee all aspects of MassHousing's homeownership business, including production, lending operations, and servicing. Aylouche was previously MassHousing's Manager of Homeownership Business Development.
"Mounzer Aylouche brings decades of more PR
Mayor Bowser Kicks Off Search for DCPS Chancellor (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser issued the following news release:
Mayor Muriel Bowser today kicked off the search for the chancellor of DC Public Schools (DCPS) by announcing the chairs of the Our Schools Leadership Committee. The committee will be co-chaired by Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis, member of the UDC Board of Trustees and former Ward 4 Councilmember and former President of Southeastern University, and Dr. Sylvia Mathews Burwell, President of American Univer more PR
Mayor Tory Kicks Off Summer in the City With the Official Opening of Outdoor Pools (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, June 29 -- The city of Toronto issued the following news release:
Mayor John Tory, joined by Councillor Jim Hart (Ward 44 Scarborough East), Barbara Byers, Director of Public Education for the Lifesaving Society, and members of the community officially kicked off the 2018 summer season at Heron Park with the opening of 59 city-wide outdoor pools and over 100 wading pools.
All outdoor pools and wading pools will begin their full-time summer schedules on Saturday, June 30 and w more PR
Mayor Tory to Kick Off Summer With the Opening of Outdoor Pools (10)
TORONTO, Ontario, June 28 -- The city of Toronto issued the following news release:
Mayor John Tory, Councillor Jim Hart (Ward 44 Scarborough East), Barbara Byers, Director of Public Education for the Lifesaving Society, and members of the community will kick off summer with the opening of the outdoor pool season at Heron Park Pool.
Date: Friday, June 29
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Heron Park Pool, 292 Manse Rd.
A life-saving demonstration will also take place. Media may capture footage from the more PR
McCormick Named 2018 DODEA History Teacher of Year (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release:
Emily McCormick, a teacher at Seoul American High School, has been named the 2018 Department of Defense Education Activity History Teacher of the Year, an award presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
Inaugurated in 2004, the History Teacher of the Year Award highlights the importance of history education by honoring exceptional American histor more PR
MDOT Hosts Annual STEM Conference for Teachers (10)
JACKSON, Mississippi, June 29 -- The Mississippi Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) hosted its annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Conference at the Clyde Muse Center on the campus of Hinds Community College in Pearl on June 19.
"MDOT offers free Educational Outreach programs for K-12 students in Mississippi schools," said Melinda McGrath, P.E., MDOT executive director. "This conference more PR
Mead Art Museum Appoints Emily Potter-Ndiaye Head of Education (10)
AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 27 -- Amherst College issued the following news release:
The Mead Art Museum at Amherst College has appointed Emily Potter-Ndiaye to the position of head of education and Andrew W. Mellon Curator of Academic Programs, effective Aug. 20, 2018. In her role, Potter-Ndiaye will promote primary research with the museum's collections to faculty and students across disciplines as an integral part of the liberal arts educational experience at Amherst College -- and a growin more PR
Media Matters Partners With SPLC (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 27 -- Liberty Counsel issued the following news release:
Islamic reformer Maajid Nawaz and his organization, the Quilliam Foundation, recently settled claims against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) regarding its false reporting. The $3.375 million settlement refers to the SPLC's "co-publishers," which includes Media Matters for America, regarding the publication of false statements that accused Nawaz and Quilliam of "savaging Islam."
Media Matters states it is more PR
Medical Student Goes on Mission Trip With His Family of Physicians (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 29 -- Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences issued the following news:
Medicine combined with a passion for helping others runs in Jordan Bray's family.
Bray just finished his first year of medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCU). He is also part of a growing trend of medical students who are making an impact on the health of people around the world.
In January while on winter break, Bray traveled to northern Ghana o more PR
Men With Aggressive Prostate Cancer May Get New Powerful Drug Option (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 28 -- Northwestern University issued the following news:
Men with non-metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer and a quickly rising PSA level present a medical dilemma. The rising PSA (prostate-specific antigen) means there is cancer activity, but no visible metastasis in a scan.
These men are receiving hormone treatments to reduce the testosterone on which their cancer feeds, but their cancers have become resistant to that treatment. Until recently, there were lim more PR
Mercy Corps Issues Statement at U.N. Conference on Counter-Terrorism (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 29 -- The Mercy Corps issued the following statement by Megan Doherty, senior director for policy and advocacy, at the United Nations conference on counter-terrorism:
"Thank you for the opportunity to speak on this important issue. I represent the global organization Mercy Corps. Mercy Corps has spent decades working with youth to reduce violence in fragile contexts across the globe. We have also fielded extensive research on countering violent extremism (CVE) and youth e more PR
Metro Atlanta Teachers Participate in Groundbreaking Education Program Promoting Critical Thinking in Students (10)
NEW YORK, June 28 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release:
Tata Consultancy Services, (TCS), (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, and Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital education content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, today announced the metro Atlanta launch of their Ignite My Future in School initiative. Teachers from over 20 area school distr more PR
Mexican American Legal Defense Fund Issues Statement on Supreme Court Decision (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, June 27 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following statement by President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz on the Supreme Court decision on effectiveness and strength of public sector labor unions:
"Today's 5-4 Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME is another right-wing, tortured misreading of the First Amendment to bolster the power of the wealthy, individual and corporate, in our country. The decision is a blow to collective a more PR
Mexico Inspires Eight Islander Honors Students During Study Abroad Experience (10)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, June 29 -- Texas A&M University's Corpus Christi campus issued the following news release:
Eight Island University Honors Program students spent a part of their summer walking the wide cobblestone streets of historic San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, awed by the beautiful landscape surrounding them. The small town - a seamless marriage of natural foliage and man-made architecture - welcomed them with unexplored streets, friendly locals and vendors selling local crafts.
It w more PR
Miami-Dade Receives 43 National Association of Counties Achievement Awards (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 29 -- Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez issued the following news release:
Miami-Dade County received 43 achievement awards this year by the National Association of Counties (NACo). The 2018 Achievement Awards recognize innovative County government programs that better serve residents and achieve greater cost efficiency. Miami-Dade County is the receipient of awards for successfully implementing projects that are progressive and focus on responsible, effective gover more PR
Michigan Education Department Issues Memo on Effective Use of Technology Grant (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 21 -- Venessa A. Keesler, deputy superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo:
To: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents
Public School Academy Directors
FROM: Venessa A. Keesler, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent
Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports
SUBJECT: Title IV, Effective Use of Technology Grant
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce the availability of the Title IV, Effe more PR
Michigan Education Department Issues Memo on GoOpen Michigan Microsite Launch (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 21 -- Venessa A. Keesler, deputy superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo:
To: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents
Public School Academy Directors
FROM: Venessa A. Keesler, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent
Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports
SUBJECT: #GoOpen Michigan Microsite Launch
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of Systems, Evaluation, and Technology (OSET), Educational Tech more PR
Michigan Education Department Issues Memo on School-Level Expenditure Reporting (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 21 -- Kyle L. Guerrant, deputy superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo:
To: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents
Public School Academy Directors
FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent
SUBJECT: School-Level Expenditure Reporting Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) contains a new requirement that all states' local public school districts (LEAs and PSAs) publ more PR
Michigan Education Department Issues Memo on Special Populations Conference (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 21 -- Venessa A. Keesler, deputy superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo:
To: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents
Public School Academy Directors
FROM: Venessa A. Keesler, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent
Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports
SUBJECT: 2018 Special Populations Conference: Our Students, Our Compass
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of Educational Supports (OES) is e more PR
Michigan Education Deputy Superintendent Issues Memo on Educator Externships (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 28 -- Venessa A. Keesler, deputy superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo:
To: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors
FROM: Venessa A. Keesler, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent
Division of Educator, Student, and School Supports
SUBJECT: Educator Externships
As a reminder, the Office of Educator Excellence (OEE) created and distributed a helpful guidance document relating to educator more PR
Michigan Education Interim Deputy Superintendent Issues Memo on Professional Development Opportunity (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 28 -- Shulawn Doxie, interim deputy superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education, issued the following memo:
TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents
Public School Academy Directors
FROM: Shulawn Doxie, Interim Deputy Superintendent P-20 System and Student Transitions
SUBJECT: Early Literacy Instructional Practices for Prekindergarten - Train the Trainer Professional Development Opportunity
In a collaborative effort to enhance Michigan's c more PR
Michigan Health & Hospital Association Recognizes Healthcare Champions (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 29 -- The Michigan Health and Hospital Association issued the following news release:
The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) this week honored four individuals who have greatly influenced healthcare across the state. Receiving the association's highest achievement award, the 2018 Meritorious Service Award, were Richard Breon, president and CEO, Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids; Rob Casalou, president and CEO of Mercy Health in western Michigan and Saint Joseph Mer more PR
Middlesex Ranked Top Community College in Massachusetts (10)
LOWELL, Massachusetts, June 28 -- Middlesex Community College issued the following news release:
Middlesex Community College has been ranked No. 1 on the 2018 list of Best Community Colleges in Massachusetts by BestColleges.com.
"Since the day I was appointed chairman of the Board of Trustees at Middlesex Community College, I always felt strongly that MCC was one of the best community colleges you would find anywhere - not just in Massachusetts, but nationally as well," said Trustees Chairman more PR
Milford Man Pleads Guilty to Receipt of Child Pornography (10)
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, June 27 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa issued the following news release:
A man who received child pornography pled guilty on June 26, 2018, in federal court in Sioux City.
Joe Elliott Sinnott, 27, from Milford, Iowa, was convicted of one count of receiving child pornography.
In a plea agreement, Sinnott admitted that from January 2018 until April 27, 2018, he knowingly used KiK messenger to receive child pornography. Sinnott also admitted to receiv more PR
MILITARY $15.08 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Lincoln Public Schools (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, Massachusetts, was awarded a $15,077,513 federal contract by the U.S. Department of Defense for special arraignment services for education. more CTR
MILITARY $59,296 Federal Contract Awarded to Lombart Brothers (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 27 -- Lombart Brothers Inc., Norfolk, won a $59,296 federal contract set aside for small business from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command for Sonomed VuPad scan systems for the opthalmic technician program at the Medical Education and Training Campus, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. more CTR
MILITARY $9.25 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Caesar Rodney School District (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Caesar Rodney School District, Wyoming, Delaware, was awarded a $9,254,433 federal contract by the U.S. Department of Defense for special arraignment services for education for the Department of Defense Education Activity in Wyoming. more CTR
MILITARY Navy Awards Contract to Ocean Instruments NZ for SoundTrap Recorders (10)
MONTEREY, California, June 26 -- The U.S. Naval Education and Training Command has issued a solicitation (N6227118Q1158) for SoundTrap recorders for use in monitoring marine soundscapes. The Navy intends to award on a sole source basis to Ocean Instruments NZ Ltd., Auckland, New Zealand. more CTR
Minister Bruton Publishes Order Under Employment Equality Act 1998 (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 27 -- The Ireland Department of Education and Skills issued the following news release:
The Minister for Education & Skills, Richard Bruton, T.D., has laid a draft Ministerial Order - Employment Equality Act 1998 (section 12) (Reservation of vocational training places) Order 2018 - before the Houses of the Oireachtas.
This Order has been prepared following a request to the Minister by Dublin City University, in keeping with commitments made as part of the incorporation of more PR
Minister Creed Marks 16% Increase in Marine Employment at Annual Ocean Wealth Summit in Galway (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 28 -- The Ireland Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine issued the following news release:
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., has welcomed recent positive growth trends in Ireland's Blue Economy and outlined the Government's continued commitment to the ongoing implementation of Ireland's Integrated Marine Plan - Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth.
Addressing delegates at the annual 'Our Ocean Wealth' Summit today at Galway Docks, whic more PR
Minister Doherty Announces Details of the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme for 2018 (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 25 -- The Ireland Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection issued the following news release:
The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty, T.D., has announced details of the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance scheme for 2018.
The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is a means-tested once-off payment aimed at helping families with the costs associated with children returning to school in the autumn. To qual more PR
Minister Joly Celebrates Opening of Upgraded Centre Norman-Bethune at Hopital Du Sacre-Coeur-de-Montreal (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 28 -- The Canadian Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development issued the following news release:
Construction is completed on the upgraded Centre Norman-Bethune at the Hopital du Sacre-Coeur-de-Montreal. The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, was at the hospital today on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, to mark the occasion.
Universite de Montreal received an investment o more PR
Minister Joly Celebrates Opening of Upgraded Centre Norman-Bethune at Hopital Du Sacre-Coeur-de-Montreal (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 28 -- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (formerly Industry Canada), an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release:
Construction is completed on the upgraded Centre Norman-Bethune at the Hopital du Sacre-Coeur-de-Montreal. The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, was at the hospital today on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, to mark the occasion.
Univ more PR
Minister Morneau Attends Summit on Importance of Empowering Women; Announces New Role as International Gender Champion (10)
PARIS, France, June 29 -- The Department of Finance Canada issued the following news release:
Giving everyone an equal and fair chance at success--including the world's talented, ambitious and hard-working women--isn't just the right thing to do, it's the smart thing to do.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau today spoke at the iW50 Summit, in Paris, France. The event recognized 50 years of gender diversity at INSEAD, a world-renowned business school. Minister Morneau made the business case for empo more PR
Ministers Flanagan and Stanton Announce Enhanced Access to the Labour Market for Asylum Seekers (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 27 -- The Ireland Department of Justice and Equality issued the following news release:
The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD, and the Minister of State with special responsibility for Equality, Immigration, and Integration, David Stanton TD, have announced new measures providing for enhanced access to the labour market for qualified protection applicants in Ireland with the entry into force of the EU (recast) Reception Conditions Directive.
Minister more PR
Minot State to Offer Management Concepts Graduate Certificate at BSC (10)
MINOT, N.D., June 28 -- Minot State University issued the following news release:
Minot State University will offer its Management Concepts Graduate Certificate at its Bismarck State College location starting in the Fall 2018 semester.
It marks the first time Minot State has offered a graduate certificate at its BSC location. The priority deadline to apply is July 20 with classes beginning in August. The first two classes offered at BSC will be Tuesday nights from 5 to 9 p.m.
"According to ou more PR
Mississippi Math, Science Teachers Earn National Awards (10)
JACKSON, Mississippi, June 27 -- The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following news release:
Two Mississippi teachers will be honored with presidential awards for excellence in teaching or mentoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). They are among the more than 140 teachers nationwide that will receive the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) Program.
Angela August of the Gulfport School District and Angela McK more PR
Missouri Chamber Participates in White House STEM Summit (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 26 -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued the following news release:
Ryan Stauffer, Missouri Chamber Director of Legislative Affairs, recently attended the first-of-its-kind State-Federal Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education Summit hosted by The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in Washington, D.C.
The Missouri Chamber has long been the lead proponent of improving STEM education in Missouri. The Missouri Chamber more PR
MMS Partners With GE Foundation, RIZE Massachusetts, Shatterproof to Address Provider Stigma Associated With Opioid Use Disorder (10)
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, June 29 -- The Massachusetts Medical Society issued the following news release:
GE Foundation today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Shatterproof, an organization dedicated to reducing the devastation the disease of addiction causes families, to reduce the stigma and barriers that prevent treatment for patients with opioid use disorders (OUD). As part of the GE Foundation's commitment to community health and fighting the opioid crisis in Boston and across M more PR
Monica Nixon Named NASPA Assistant Vice President for Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, issued the following news release:
Dr. Monica L. Nixon will join the NASPA professional staff as the new Assistant Vice President for Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice on July 25, 2018. NASPA created this new AVP position and department within the association to focus on equity and inclusion - with a particular dedication to civic engagement and social justice. "We are so pleased to welcome Monica to the more PR
More Affordable Housing, Fairer Practices Needed to Meet Olmstead's Promise (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following news release:
With June marking the 19th anniversary of the landmark Olmstead v. L.C. decision -- in which the Supreme Court found that states and localities must generally serve people with disabilities in the community rather than institutions when community-based services can appropriately meet their needs -- the Trump Administration should do more to realize Olmstead's promise and reverse the steps it's t more PR
More D.C. Bailouts for Balderson (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news:
State Sen. Troy Balderson's campaign is getting another bailout from D.C. insiders like Speaker Paul Ryan, as a Ryan-connected super PAC spends big on new TV ads touting Troy's record, but they conveniently forget to mention Balderson taking campaign cash connected to the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow and voting to expand online charters like ECOT.
"With every dollar that D.C. insiders drop on Troy Balderson's c more PR
More Ways to Choose NNU (10)
NAMPA, Idaho, June 27 -- Northwest Nazarene University issued the following news:
This fall, Idaho students have one more avenue to choose Northwest Nazarene University as their college home. The Idaho State Board of Education voted to add NNU and C of I to the Apply Idaho application. This portal allows students to fill out one application to apply for admission to all the Idaho state colleges and universities with no application fee.
The majority vote by the State Board was in response to st more PR
Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) top physician, Dr. Carolyn Clancy, who leads VA's Veterans Health Administration (VHA), was named by Modern Healthcare magazine as one of 2018's 50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders in an announcement June 18.
"This is yet another great testament to Dr. Clancy's work ethic and devotion to our nation's Veterans," said Acting VA Secretary more PR
MSU Camp Exposes Middle-Schoolers to STEM Fields and Life at College (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, June 29 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
Trysten Hannon dips a cotton swab into a paper cup filled with salty water then methodically touches the swab to different points on her tongue. She carefully considers each point until she hits the spot where the taste is the strongest.
"I taste it most right in the middle," said Hannon, who will be a sixth-grader at Browning's Napi School in the fall.
Hannon and 14 other students in Christa Merzdorf's "The Scie more PR
NAB Education Foundation Announces 2018 Broadcast Leadership Training Graduates (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The National Association of Broadcasters issued the following news release:
The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF) announced the 2018 Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) class graduated this month following a 10-month Executive MBA-style program that teaches the fundamentals of purchasing, owning, operating and managing radio and television stations. The final participant roster can be found here (https://www.nabef.org/blt/attendees.asp).
The program targets senior level b more PR
NACAC Comments on President's Proposal to Merge Departments of Education and Labor (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 21 -- The National Association for College Admission Counseling issued the following news release:
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) expressed its concern today about President Trump's proposal to merge the US Departments of Labor and Education into a new Department of Education and the Workforce.
"While NACAC supports efforts to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used efficiently, it is unclear that the president's proposal would improv more PR
NACD's Schofer, Glaser Earn Association Executive Credential (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 28 -- The National Association of Chemical Distributors issued the following news release:
Today, NACD announced that the association's Chief Operating Officer Lucinda Schofer and Vice President of Membership and Education Matt Glaser have earned the American Society of Association Executive's (ASAE) Certified Association Executive (CAE(R)) designation, the highest professional credential in the association industry.
To be designated as a Certified Association Executi more PR
NACDA and CDW-G Announce Finalists for 2018 Annual Best Game Day Technology Experience Award (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 28 -- The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics issued the following news release:
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and CDW-G, a leading multi-brand technology solutions provider to business, government, education and healthcare organizations in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, have selected the three finalists for the 2018 Best Game Day Technology Experience Award. The announcement was made at the 5 more PR
NACDA and the Fiesta Bowl Announce Finalists for 2018 Community Service Award (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 28 -- The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics issued the following news release:
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and the Fiesta Bowl have selected the three finalists for the 2018 Community Service Award. The announcement was made at the 53rd Annual NACDA Convention in Washington, D.C.
The Community Service Award will be presented in the fall, at an on-campus event hosted by the winning institution. The award rec more PR
NACDD Releases Three New Resources Using Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 28 -- The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors issued the following news release:
The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors is pleased to announce the release of new resources to assist state health and education departments, schools, and partners in supporting student learning and health through the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. The resources, which were developed with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Pr more PR
NASA Seeks Development of Diversity Dialogue Project in Maryland (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The NASA's Shared Services Center has issued a sources sought notice (HRC0205550RFI) for program design, development, assessment, evaluation, facilitation and management of the Goddard Space Flight Center's Diversity Dialogue Project in Greenbelt, Maryland.
Response Date: June 28, 2018; Classification Code: U - Education & training services; NAICS Code: 611 - Educational Services/611430 - Professional and Management Development Training. For more information: https://www. more CTR
NASUWT Welcomes Education Bill Announcement (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, June 26 -- The National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers issued the following news release:
Commenting on the announcement by the Education Minister that the proposed Education (Scotland) Bill is to be shelved in favour of working with local authorities on reforms to education, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT-The Teachers' Union, said:
"The NASUWT had a number of significant concerns about the potential direction of travel signalled in the more PR
National Alliance Issues Statement on Labor, Health, Education Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools issued the following statement by President and CEO Nina Rees:
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This week, the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee approved a Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) spending bill that was approved by the full committee on Thursday.
This bill includes $445M in funding for the Charter Schools Program (CSP), an increase of $45M over FY18 but just short of the $450M the House L more PR
National Audubon Society to Receive $23,625 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $23,625 cooperative agreement to the National Audubon Society Inc. of New York, New York, for the expansion of an education program for underserved students through a field trip at the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site.
The agency description of the grant states: "The Recipient agrees to complete the work and provide the deliverables as outlined in attachment B; develop fou more ST
National Education Association Issues Statement on President's Travel Ban (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The National Education Association issued the following statement by President Lily Eskelsen Garcia in response to the Supreme Court ruling on Trump vs. Hawaii, which leaves in place President Trump's executive order banning travelers and refugees from certain Muslim-majority countries:
"Educators are deeply disturbed by the Supreme Court decision to let stand Donald Trump's inhumane Muslim ban and are saddened by the message it sends to Muslim children and their families more PR
National Governors Association Issues Statement on Senate's Technical Education Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The National Governors Association issued the following statement on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee's consideration of the strengthening career and technical education for the 21st Century Act:
"With the recent passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the critical federal connector of education and workforce - the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act - must be reauthorized.
"States have more PR
National Latino Commission on Census 2020 Announced (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund issued the following news release:
During the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) 35th Annual Conference in Phoenix, NALEO Educational Fund Executive Director Arturo Vargas announced the formation of the National Latino Commission on Census 2020. The announcement was made on Saturday, June 23, 2018, as part of a Census 2020 session featuring Acting U.S. C more PR
National Ocean Month: NSF's Role in Ocean Science Spans the Globe (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release:
This month marks the annual celebration of oceans and all that they contribute to our planet, the surface of which is more than 70 percent water. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has a long history of support for ocean-related fundamental research, and so joins with public and private partners in marking new frontiers in exploring this critical global resource.
"Ocean research, infrastructure and edu more PR
National Safety Council Issues Statement on Vehicle Infotainment Technology (10)
ITASCA, Illinois, June 27 -- The National Safety Council issued the following statement:
"The National Safety Council applauds the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety for again examining the correlation between distraction and infotainment systems - both the systems that are designed as part of the vehicle and those available through app developers. The technology in our vehicles makes it easier than ever to be constantly connected. However, this research clearly shows that convenience can still more PR
National Science Foundation Funds - Natural History Museum of Utah, U College of Education to Develop Online Learning Environment (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 21 -- The Natural History Museum of Utah issued the following news release:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a grant with total funding expected to reach $1.3 million this month to the Natural History Museum of Utah and the College of Education at the University of Utah to develop and evaluate an on-line learning environment to support student learning in the biosciences. This pioneering project, titled Engaging Practices for Inquiry with Collections more PR
Nationally Recognized Education Innovation Leader Dr. Charles Ambrose Named President and Chief Executive Officer of KnowledgeWorks (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 29 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following news release:
KnowledgeWorks is pleased to announce Charles (Chuck) Ambrose, EdD, a nationally recognized leader in education who is committed to student access and success, as its new president and CEO. Dr. Ambrose, a seasoned administrator and fundraiser, has gained national recognition for innovative programs which encourage student transition from high school to college to the workforce.
With a career-long focus on readiness, more PR
Nationwide Awards 29 Fire Departments With Life Saving Grain Bin Rescue Tubes (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 27 -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news release:
Each year, tragedy strikes across rural America when lives are lost due to grain bin entrapments. To help lead the fight against these accidents, Nationwide, in partnership with the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS), has selected a record 29 fire departments as winners of the fifth annual Nominate Your Fire Department Contest. As recipients of the award, each department will be pr more PR
NCLC Advocates Applaud CA AG's Lawsuit Against Navient (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 28 -- The National Consumer Law Center issued the following news release:
National Consumer Law Center advocates applauded the California Attorney General, Xavier Becerra, for taking decisive action today to protect student loan borrowers from abusive student loan servicing practices. Attorney General Becerra filed a lawsuit against Navient Corporation (Navient) and its subsidiaries, Pioneer and General Revenue Corporation debt collection agencies. The suit alleged m more PR
NETCOM Holds Change of Responsibility Ceremony (10)
FORT HUACHUCA, Arizona, June 29 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news:
By Gordon Van Vleet
Public Affairs
Investments in life sometimes pay big dividends, as was the case during the NETCOM Change of Responsibility Ceremony, held at Greely Hall, the NETCOM headquarters, on the historic Army post of Fort Huachuca, Ariz., June 28, when Command Sgt. Maj. Darris Curry, passed on the responsibility for the command's enlisted force to Command Sgt. Maj. Jennifer Taylor, a Soldier who Curry had t more PR
New Agreements Between Follett and McGraw-Hill Education Will Make Powerful Learning Materials More Affordable for College Students (10)
NEW YORK, June 28 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release:
Learning science company McGraw-Hill Education and Follett, a national leader in campus bookstore management, today announced agreements that will make print and digital learning materials more affordable for students in the 2018-19 school year and beyond. The agreements expand the scope of Follett's current rental offering to include McGraw-Hill Education's new textbook rental program for copyright 2019 titles. The a more PR
New Airman Professional Development Center Opens (10)
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Illinois, June 29 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
By Airman 1st Class Tara Stetler
Public Affairs
In an effort to make room for larger areas to host professional development classes, a team led by the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron spent the past six months renovating Rockwell Hall, which officially re-opened June 20.
Rockwell Hall, which is Bldg. 1930 and located near the Library Auditorium/Bowling Center areas, is available for use by not only uni more PR
New Astronaut Assistance System Launches to ISS Along With Additional Experiments (10)
KOLN, Germany, June 29 -- German Aerospace Center, a national center for aerospace, energy and transportation research, issued the following news release:
A new 'cyber colleague' is on its way to the International Space Station (ISS) to join German ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst. CIMON and six other experiments for the 'horizons' mission lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Friday, 29 June 2018 at 11:42 CEST (05:42 local time) on board a US Dragon capsule with a Falcon more PR
New College of Arts and Sciences Promotes Collaboration at UNK; Merger Approved Thursday (10)
KEARNEY, Nebraska, June 29 -- The University of Nebraska-Kearney issued the following news:
A historic change at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will promote increased collaboration among faculty and students.
UNK's colleges of Fine Arts and Humanities and Natural and Social Sciences are merging to form a new College of Arts and Sciences. The consolidation, approved Thursday by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, represents the most significant change in UNK's academic structure more PR
New Director Noel Palmer Makes UNK's Master of Business Administration Program More Accessible (10)
KEARNEY, Nebraska, June 28 -- The University of Nebraska-Kearney issued the following news:
Noel Palmer knows MBA students are busy.
Many of them work full-time jobs and take care of families, leaving less time for the drive to and from campus.
There's a whole different group of people who'd love to get their Master of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Kearney but can't because they simply live too far away - whether that's California, Denver or even Omaha.
Palmer's more PR
New Evidence That Wild Armadillos Spread Leprosy to Humans (10)
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, June 29 -- Colorado State University issued the following news release:
An international team led by researchers at Colorado State University has found that human contact with wild armadillos -- including eating the meat -- has contributed to extremely high infection rates of a pathogen that can cause leprosy in Para, Brazil.
Mycobacterium leprae can cause leprosy, a chronic disease characterized by lesions of the skin and nerve damage, in humans. Other researchers have more PR
New Food Service Provider Compass Group Takes Over July 1 (10)
EVANSTON, Illinois, June 28 -- Northwestern University issued the following news:
Northwestern University's new food service partner, Compass Group, will welcome its first diners Sunday, July 1, as the new food service provider takes over Northwestern's dining program.
Summer campers, conference guests and the campus community will find new menus and other upgrades, including a dedicated dietitian who will focus on meeting special dietary needs.
Compass will assume operation of all aspects of more PR
New Higher Education Collaboration to Benefit Region (10)
AKRON, Ohio, June 27 -- The University of Akron issued the following news release:
UA joined today with eight other public colleges and universities in Northeast Ohio to create a consortium to improve efficiency and effectiveness, strengthen educational offerings, provide collaborative pathways to degrees and support the region's workforce.
Presidents from the institutions gathered earlier today at Cuyahoga Community College to sign the agreement. Provost Rex Ramsier stood in for Interim Presi more PR
New Hires: CIO, Director of OIRA, Director of Graduate Admission (10)
FREDERICK, Maryland, June 27 -- Hood College issued the following news release:
Hood College has hired a new chief information officer, director of institutional research and assessment, and director of graduate admission.
The new CIO is information technology veteran Bill Hobbs, who has 25 years of experience in technology and 17 years in executive leadership in higher education. He comes to Hood from Wingate University in North Carolina where he was the university's first CIO. He was promote more PR
New Institute for Global Leadership at University of Mobile Expands International Outreach and Partnerships (10)
MOBILE, Alabama, June 28 -- The University of Mobile issued the following news:
University of Mobile has created the Institute for Global Leadership to equip Christians throughout the nation and internationally with the theological education, leadership skills and disciple-making training to reach the world with the message of Jesus Christ.
The program is one of several new initiatives expanding the university's international outreach spearheaded by Dr. Rob Jackson, a leader in Alabama Baptist more PR
New Lake Champlain Tasting Trail Start of International Culinary Route (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 29 -- The Vermont Department of Economic Development issued the following news release:
Vermont's agritourism officials have announced the creation of a new tasting trail in the Champlain Valley, which includes 50 Vermont producers, restaurants, farms, farmers' markets, breweries, cideries, and wineries along Lake Champlain.
The Lake Champlain Tasting Trail--developed by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets, the Vermont Agency of Commerce & Community Deve more PR
New MDC Workshop Coming in July Will Help Participants Maximize Their Strengths (10)
HAYS, Kansas, June 28 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news:
Is it best to spend time utilizing your strengths or is it more productive to work on your weaknesses?
Gallup's Strengths theory argues people should spend the majority of their time doing what they do best and use their already existing natural talents to become more productive and profitable in the workplace and at home.
Join the Management Development Center at Fort Hays State University for "StrengthsFinder Ess more PR
New NPG Forum Paper Explains Demographic Results of Failed Government Policies (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 28 -- Negative Population Growth issued the following news release:
Don Mann, President of Negative Population Growth (NPG) hails the release of a new NPG Forum Paper by chief researcher Ed Rubenstein, 1965 and All That: Federal Laws that Increase Population and Illegal Immigration.
Mann shares the author's sense of irony in the US's longstanding avoidance of any explicit general population policy while often since 1965 adopting discrete immigration, health and fisc more PR
New Ohio University Online Degree in Psychology Helps Ohioans in Competitive Job Market (10)
ATHENS, Ohio, June 29 -- Ohio University issued the following news release:
The Ohio University College of Arts & Sciences has launched its first degree completion program--an online B.A. in Psychology designed to help more Ohioans in a competitive job market where a bachelor's degree can be the key to getting a job or getting a promotion.
"I am a firm believer in lifelong learning; it is never too late to start or finish a degree. Our online degree completion programs allow even more people a more PR
New Online Exhibit and Collection Explores Japanese Internment in California During World War II (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, June 29 -- California Secretary of State Alex Padilla issued the following news release:
Today, the California State Archives released its latest online exhibit, "California State Government and Incarceration of Japanese Americans During World War II". Funding for this project was provided by the California State Library's California Civil Liberties Public Education Program Grant. This program sponsors public education to promote remembrance, understanding, and awareness more PR
New Report Identifies Three Critical Areas of Research to Fill Gaps in Scientific Knowledge of the Gulf Coast's Interconnected Natural and Human System (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release:
Improved understanding of the coupled natural-human coastal system will help promote resilience of coastal communities and ecosystems under rapidly changing environmental conditions and support informed decision-making, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
The physical and ecological systems, people, and economy in the Gulf Coas more PR
New SAE International Education Program Provides Knowledge and Skills for Young and Early-Career Engineers (10)
WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, June 28 -- SAE International issued the following news:
SAE International wants to help engineers just starting out in their professions to gain the skills they need to be successful.
Toward that goal, SAE International announces the new Workforce Readiness Academy (https://www.sae.org/learn/content/acad13/), a professional development program geared for those just beginning their engineering careers.
"The goal is to quickly address the gap between knowledge learned more PR
New Seminar for General Contractors Begins Enrollment (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 27 -- Louisiana Economic Development issued the following news release:
The award-winning Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute is expanding this fall to offer a General Contractors Seminar. The new course will provide technical knowledge essential to a general contractor working within the construction industry in Louisiana.
Louisiana Economic Development, the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, and the Louisiana Community and Technical Colleg more PR
New STEM Education Ph.D. Approved (10)
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, June 25 -- The University of Massachusetts's Dartmouth campus issued the following news release:
The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education has approved a Ph.D. program in STEM Education at UMass Dartmouth. The university will immediately begin accepting students into the program this fall.
"Improving STEM education is a matter of regional and national economic importance, but it is also a national security imperative as the United States faces a myriad of global sci more PR
New Study Shows Plant-Based Diet Paired With Community Support Significantly Improves HbA1c in Latinos With Diabetes (10)
LOMA LINDA, California, June 27 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news release:
A study conducted by researchers at Loma Linda University in California found that Latinos with Type 2 diabetes who live in medically underserved areas benefit from a high-fiber, low-fat diet derived mostly from plant-based sources when paired with lifestyle support. The study, published in the American Journal of Health Promotion, showed a statistically significant reduction in mean hemoglobin A1 more PR
New Therapeutic Massage Diploma Offered at Anoka-Ramsey Community College (10)
COON RAPIDS, Minnesota, June 28 -- Anoka-Ramsey Community College issued the following news:
With classes starting during the fall semester, Anoka-Ramsey Community College now offers a Therapeutic Massage diploma to students with an interest in clinical massage.
"Over the years, consumers and the medical and mental health communities have recognized massage therapy as an important treatment for many health and medical conditions. It has become woven into the fabric of health care, and it is co more PR
New York State Education Department Awards $28.5 Million in Federal Grants to Lift Student Achievement (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release:
The New York State Education Department awarded $28.5 million in Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) grants to 38 school districts, Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia announced today. The grants, newly authorized under Title IV of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, will help build state and local capacity to lift the academic achievement of students throughout the State.
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NEXUS Partners With Owens Community College to Support Students in Manufacturing (10)
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, June 27 -- Owens Community College issued the following news release:
NEXUS Gas Transmission, LLC (NEXUS) donated $50,000 to the Owens Community College Foundation as a part of their ongoing effort to support students training for careers in technical trades.
The donation was used by Owens to purchase a new VF-2 CNC Mill. The new equipment will meet the training needs for students and workers in technical fields that train with simulators. The simulators allow for it more PR
NH Teacher Wins Presidential Award (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 28 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release:
A Lakes Region teacher is the recipient of a prestigious math and science award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Stephanie Gleeson of the Moultonborough Central School in Moultonborough has been selected to receive a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation's highest honor given to teachers of science, technology, engineerin more PR
Nicholson Megadonor Bankrolls Case Undercutting Working Families (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 27 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news:
Illinois billionaire Dick Uihlein is spending big to buy Republican Kevin Nicholson a U.S. Senate seat here in Wisconsin, but that isn't Uihlein's only prolific spending to advance a corporate special interest, anti-working families agenda. Dick Uihlein is also "the chief financial backer [...] of the Liberty Justice Center," the organization that today won a dangerous, anti-working people's ruling in the U more PR
NLRB Regional Director Issues Decision on Vibra Hospital of Sacramento Vs. Dawn Marie Smith (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following decision (Case No. 20-UD-222059) by Regional Director Jill H. Coffman on Vibra Hospital of Sacramento vs. Dawn Marie Smith:
VIBRA HOSPITAL OF SACRAMENTO
Employer
and
DAWN MARIE SMITH
Petitioner
and
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, UNITED HEALTHCARE WORKERS-WEST Union
DIRECTION OF ELECTION
The National Labor Relations Board will conduct a secret ballot election among the employees in the existing bargain more PR
NMSU College of Education Passes National, State Accreditations (10)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 26 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news:
The New Mexico State University College of Education has received accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation for its educator preparation programs, the first college in the state to earn accreditation from CAEP.
The accreditation, which lasts seven years and was granted with no stipulations, was given based on rigorous, nationally recognized standards that were developed more PR
No Budget Deal as Compromise Talks Break Down (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 29 -- The New Jersey Business and Industry Association issued the following news release:
Budget negotiations between the governor and the Legislature broke down Friday afternoon, making it unlikely that the state budget impasse will be resolved before the July 1 deadline.
Despite a full day of negotiations, Gov. Phil Murphy, Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin were unable to come to an agreement over which taxes to raise. The two side more PR
Nomination Period Opens for 2019 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award (10)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 27 -- The Space Foundation issued the following news release:
The Space Foundation is now accepting nominations for its highest award, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award.
Honoring its late, long-time chairman, Gen. James E. Hill, USAF (Ret.), the award recognizes outstanding individuals who have distinguished themselves through lifetime contributions to humankind through exploration, development and use of space, or through use of space more PR
Nominations Open for Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Awards (10)
NEWCASTLE, England, June 28 -- The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services issued the following news release:
Nominations for the Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, Aug. 10. These awards recognize the important contributions made by Delaware's volunteers, 18 and older, to their communities.
"Volunteers all across our state are doing incredible things on behalf of individuals, organizations and communities in more PR
Nominees for 34thAnnual NAMM TEC Awards Announced (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- The National Association of Music Merchants issued the following news release:
Earlier today at Summer NAMM, pro audio professionals and leading industry brands gathered to recognize and celebrate the announcement of the 34th annual NAMM TEC Award nominees at a special pro audio reception held in the Music City Center.
The nominees of the 23 Technical Achievement and eight Creative Achievement categories were evaluated by a group of industry experts from all fa more PR
North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife Management to Receive $1,050,000 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it intends to award a $1,050,000 cooperative agreement to the North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife Management of Barrow, Alaska, for polar bear patrols to reduce human-bear conflicts.
The agency description of the grant states: "The project will provide public safety in communities visited by polar bears; provide local employment opportunities; support polar bear conservation by prov more ST
Northrop Grumman Expands Youth Cyber Education Program Into Australia With CyberTaipan (10)
CANBERRA, Australia, June 25 -- Northrop Grumman issued the following news release:
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has introduced CyberTaipan, a national cyber defence competition for Australian youth designed to encourage interest in technical fields. The Hon Angus Taylor MP, Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security announced the program in a ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Canberra, hosted by U.S. Charge d'Affaires James Carouso.
The objective of CyberTaipan is to attract Au more PR
Norwich University Center for Civic Engagement to Establish Three New Collegiate Chapters (10)
NORTHFIELD, Vermont, June 28 -- Norwich University issued the following news release:
Norwich University's Center for Civic Engagement will establish collegiate chapters of non-profit organizations Girls Who Code, Habitat for Humanity, and Amnesty International beginning this fall.
Recently celebrating its 16th year, the Center for Civic Engagement is Norwich University's hub of community service, service-learning and service abroad opportunities. Signature activities of the Center include the more PR
NOSM Academic and Professional Staff, Board Ratify Four Year Collective Agreement (10)
THUNDER BAY, Ontario, June 29 -- Lakehead University's Northern Ontario School of Medicine issued the following news release:
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and the NOSM Academic and Professional Staff Union (Unit 1 of Ontario Public Service Employees Union [OPSEU] Local 677) are pleased to announce the ratification of their fifth collective agreement, covering full-time faculty, professional librarians, and professional staff at the School.
Both the NOSM Academic and Professio more PR
Noted Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Health Administrator Dr. Irving L. Kron Appointed to Leadership Positions at UA Health Sciences, UA College of Medicine - Tucson (10)
TUCSON, Arizona, June 29 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release:
Former Chairman of the University of Virginia Department of Surgery will become a key member of UA Senior Vice President for Health Sciences Dr. Michael Dake's fast-growing Leadership Team.
Irving L. Kron, MD, a noted cardiothoracic surgeon and former chairman of the University of Virginia Department of Surgery, has been appointed associate senior vice president for the University of Arizona Health Science more PR
NPS Graduating Class of 2018 Shows Historic Improvements (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, June 28 -- Newark Public Schools issued the following news release:
The 2018 graduating class of Newark Public Schools (NPS) 16 high schools have recorded the largest increase in SAT Scores, the number of graduates and is trending toward a record graduation rate, as well. These rates break records for achievements since Newark Public Schools was taken over by the State of New Jersey 24 years ago.
The data indicates more than 280 additional student graduates, bringing the to more PR
NRF Foundation's RISE Up Program Honored With ASAE's Top Award for Associations (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Retail Federation issued the following news release:
The American Society of Association Executives has given their top annual award to the NRF Foundation's RISE Up (Retail Industry Skills & Education) training and credentialing program. Developed and managed by the National Retail Federation's philanthropic arm, the Foundation's program was launched in January 2017 to help train and advance entry-level retail associates and first-time job seekers.
"With mor more PR
NVCC Hosts Connecticut's Technical Education and Career System High School System Leaders (10)
WATERBURY, Connecticut, June 26 -- Naugatuck Valley Community College issued the following news release:
Naugatuck Valley Community College hosted the Board for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), formerly the Connecticut Technical High School System (CTHSS) for its June 19 meeting. Topics discussed in the meeting included: capital improvements, a proposal for a partnership between the Connecticut Board of Regents and Career and CTEC schools, and a report on district-wide more PR
NWEA Appoints Abby Javurek as Senior Director of Large Scale Assessment Solutions (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 26 -- The Northwest Evaluation Association issued the following news release:
NWEA, the not-for-profit provider of assessment solutions, today announced the appointment of Abby Javurek as the organization's new Senior Director of Large Scale Solutions, effective July 23.
The previous Director of the Division of Accountability Systems for the South Dakota Department of Education (DOE) and a national advocate for meaningful and equitable assessment, Javurek will be respons more PR
Occupied Palestinian Territory: Bleakest Picture Yet, Says UN Expert After Regional Visit (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 29 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release:
A UN expert has expressed alarm about the deterioration of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, saying reports received during his visit to the region this week painted the most dispiriting picture yet of the situation on the ground.
"After years of creeping Israeli de facto annexation of the large swathes of the West Bank through settlement expansion, the creation of clo more PR
Ofsted: City of London Academy ISLINGTON'S VISION to TRANSFORM LIVES 'Being Realised' (10)
LONDON, England, June 28 -- The city of London issued the following news release:
City of London Academy Islington (CoLAI), which is co-sponsored by the City of London Corporation and City, University of London, has been recognised for its focus on "high-quality teaching and learning" and its vision to "transform lives" following a recent Ofsted inspection.
The schools regulator said the academy has shown "strong practice and marked improvement in specific areas" with a focus on "consistently more PR
Ohio Department of Education Selects NWEA MAP Growth as a Pre-Approved Assessment for Ohio Schools for Eighth Consecutive Year (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 25 -- The Northwest Evaluation Association issued the following news release:
NWEA, the not-for-profit provider of assessment solutions, today announced that the Ohio Department of Education has selected MAP Growth and MAP Growth K-2 as pre-approved third-party assessments for use by all Ohio school districts for the 2018-2019 school year. This is the eighth consecutive year that MAP Growth has been chosen as a pre-approved assessment for Ohio schools.
The MAP Growth ass more PR
OHIO President Cohosts 11th Annual College Presidents Conference With U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (10)
ATHENS, Ohio, June 27 -- Ohio University issued the following news release:
Ohio University President M. Duane Nellis recently cohosted the 11th annual College Presidents Conference with U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown.
Themed "Innovation, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship at Institutions of Higher Education," this year's conference brought 38 Ohio college presidents together to meet with federal lawmakers from both parties, representatives from federal agencies, education experts and each other.
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Oklahoma Teachers Receive National Awards in Mathematics and Science (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 29 -- The Oklahoma Department of Education issued the following news release:
Two Oklahoma teachers have been named recipients of the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). PAEMST, established in 1983, is the highest recognition a K-12 mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States.
Michelle Rahn of Will Rogers Junior High School in Claremore and Macey Stewart of Washi more PR
On Heels of Supreme Court Decision, Mayor De Blasio and 22 Mayors Deepen Commitment to Working Families and Municipal Employees (10)
NEW YORK, June 27 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release:
Mayor de Blasio has joined 22 mayors from across the nation in signing a pledge committing to defending the rights of working families and municipal workers. The commitment comes on the heels of an unfavorable Supreme Court decision in the case of Janus v. AFSCME Council 31, which strikes a blow against "fair share" fees that unions receive from employees who elect not to join the union but nonetheless benefit more PR
On National HIV Testing Day, Planned Parenthood Urges People to Be Safe and Get Tested (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release:
Today is National HIV Testing Day and Planned Parenthood is urging people to get tested for HIV and know their status. In the United States, an estimated 1.1 million people are living with HIV, and one in seven don't know they have it. Stigma, misinformation, and fear still prevent people from accessing the health care and health education they need in order to protect themselves and others.
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One Student's Journey From Prison to the National SkillsUSA Competition (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 28 -- The Central New Mexico Community College issued the following news release:
It came down to the wire for CNM student Aaron Widman on Wednesday.
After four hours of laser-focused, non-stop work, Aaron, 26, who's in CNM's Electrical Trades program, was able to turn the final screws just seconds before time expired during the Electrical Construction Wiring competition at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Competition in Louisville, Kentucky.
Aaron, a more PR
One-Man Show 'Frederick Douglass Now' Leads July Public Programming at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture issued the following news:
July programs at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture open with a performance by Roger Guenveur Smith in his one-man theater piece Frederick Douglass Now. The script, written by the Obie Award-winning actor, draws on some of the most powerful speeches delivered by Douglass.
Douglass was born into slavery on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Ev more PR
OPEI Welcomes New Board Member, Hosts 66th Annual Meeting (10)
BONITA SPRINGS, Florida, June 29 -- The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute issued the following news release:
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute held its 66th Annual Meeting recently, focusing on messages of innovation and industry advancement.
"Our Annual Meeting is the premier opportunity for members, suppliers, vendors, and financiers to engage in a relaxed atmosphere, discuss the most important issues facing the industry today, and to do some business," says Kris Kiser, OPEI President an more PR
Opportunities Abound for Michigan Youth to Develop and Maintain Healthy Lifestyles Throughout the Year (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 29 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
School may be out for the summer, but opportunities for students to continue learning about nutrition, physical activity and healthy lifestyles are available in communities across the state through programs supported by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity Section.
This summer, MDHHS is funding the YMCA Heal more PR
Oral Health America Introduces State Spotlight Series (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 28 -- Oral Health America issued the following news release:
Following the release of A State of Decay, Vol. IV, a state by state analysis of the oral health of older adults 65+, Oral Health America (OHA) is introducing a State Spotlight series to 'go beyond the score' to share the actions and strategies of invested state oral health stakeholders working to improve the oral health of older adults in their state.
A State of Decay, Vol. IV gives a rating of "Poor," "Fair, more PR
Oregon State University Faculty Union Is Certified (10)
CORVALLIS, Oregon, June 29 -- The American Association of University Professors issued the following news release:
The Oregon Employment Relations Board officially certified United Academics of Oregon State University Wednesday, capping a three-year organizing effort by hundreds of teaching and research faculty in a variety of jobs and academic disciplines.
Earlier this month, a strong majority of the nearly 2,400 OSU faculty across the state--both tenure-track and nontenure-track--declared su more PR
OSCE Police Academies Network Launched to Strengthen Police Training and Co-Operation (10)
VIENNA, Austria, June 29 -- The U.S. Mission to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe issued the following news release:
To promote and support international police training and co-operation, the OSCE Police Academies Network (PAN) was established in Vienna on 29 June 2018 as an outcome of a project developed by the Strategic Police Matters Unit at the Transnational Threats Department.
The Network will launch an online platform that offers a complete overview of education and more PR
OTC to Offer Free Adult Education Courses This Summer (10)
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, June 27 -- Ozarks Technical Community College issued the following news release:
Ozarks Technical Community College is accepting enrollment for its free Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) classes held at several locations throughout southwest Missouri.
The classes provide individualized learning programs for adults who want to prepare for the High School Equivalency (HSE) exam, learn English as a second language or improve their reading, math and writing skills. To be co more PR
Our Position on Proposals to Increase School Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education issued the following news release:
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled this week that the "Millionaires Tax" does NOT meet the requirements to appear on the November ballot eliminating the possibility of billions of new revenue for education and transportation.
We don't expect, however, that the ruling will silence the growing calls for an increase in school funding to provide relief to cash-strapped districts stru more PR
PA Schools Featured During Education Department's Computer Science for All Summit (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
This week three school districts from across Pennsylvania were featured during the three-day Computer Science for All PA conference hosted by the state Department of Education in Harrisburg.
Among the districts featured at the conference were South Fayette, Canon-McMillan, and Greater Johnstown Area. The computer science programs at each district were highlighted as models for schools throu more PR
Pablo Castillo Joins NACS as Research Coordinator (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 29 -- The National Association of Convenience Stores issued the following news release:
Pablo Castillo has joined NACS as its research coordinator.
Most recently, Castillo served as a research assistant at the University of Mary Washington, where he earned a B.S. in economics with a minor in mathematics.
NACS serves the $601 billion convenience and fuels retailing industry by sharing ideas and insights in its award-winning publications, including NACS Magazine and t more PR
Pace University Professor Honored With Greatest Public Service by an Employee by Jefferson Awards Foundation (10)
NEW YORK, June 29 -- Pace University issued the following news release:
Pace University Professor Kimberly Collica-Cox, PhD, was honored yesterday at the National Ceremony of the Jefferson Awards Foundation in Washington, D.C., in the category of Greatest Public Service by an Employee. The Jefferson Awards Foundation is the nation's most prestigious and longest-standing organization dedicated to inspiring and celebrating public service.
"Recognizing individuals who are making a positive differ more PR
Pacific Angel 18-1 Concludes in Timor-Leste (10)
SUAI, Timor-Leste, June 28 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news:
By Tech. Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton
Public Affairs
More than 80 multilateral service members, health care providers, translators and volunteers from Timor-Leste, Australia, Indonesia, Philippines and the United States joined forces in Suai, Timor-Leste, during Pacific Angel (PAC ANGEL)18-1, building partnership capacity and enhancing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities, June 5-18, 2018.
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Panic! at the Disco's Brendon Urie Pledges One Million Dollars to GLSEN to Support LGBTQ Youth via Newly Launched Highest Hopes Foundation (10)
NEW YORK, June 29 -- The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network issued the following news release:
This morning on the Today Show (NBC), GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, and Panic! at the Disco, a critically-acclaimed rock band fronted by Brendon Urie, announced a new alliance in support of the creation of student-led GSA (Gender & Sexuality/Gay-Straight Alliance) clubs in every high school across America, to suppo more PR
Parts of State's College Planning Guide Now Available in Audio (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, June 26 -- The Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet's Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority issued the following news release:
Parts of two chapters of the newest edition of "Getting In," the state's college planning guide, are now available in audio on the website of the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).
The audio versions include Chapter One and the first part of Chapter Two. Chapter One is a guide to college admissions, while the fi more PR
PBCSD Named Top Employer by FAU (10)
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, June 28 -- The School District of Palm Beach County issued the following news release:
The School District of Palm Beach County's partnership with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) extends far beyond the classroom and lecture hall, and because of that, the FAU Division of Student Affairs has recognized the District as its 2017-2018 Employer of the Year.
According to the University, the distinction is awarded to an employer partner that "demonstrates noteworthy support more PR
Penn State World Campus Marks 20th Anniversary (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 28 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
In January 2017, Coral Gutierrez returned to college after 20 years to get her bachelor's degree in nursing. She recently had started a new job at a children's hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, and had a busy family life, including having three kids in college and one about to graduate from high school.
Despite her schedule, Gutierrez decided to finish her degree online through Penn State Wo more PR
Pennsylvania Education Association Issues Statement on Graduation Options Bill (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- The Pennsylvania State Education Association issued the following statement by President Dolores McCracken commending state senators for approving the graduation options bill (S.B. 1095) introduced by Pennsylvania State Sen. Thomas J. McGarrigle, R-26th District:
"Today, the state Senate took another clear step toward recognizing that standardized tests aren't the only way to measure what Pennsylvania's students know and are able to do. By approving Sen. McG more PR
Pennsylvania Education Association Issues Statement on School Safety Bill (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- The Pennsylvania State Education Association issued the following statement by President Dolores McCracken after the Pennsylvania State House approved the school safety bill (S.B. 1142) that includes a comprehensive safe schools program that will provide school districts $60 million in school safety grants for a menu of security, training, prevention and counseling programs:
"The state Senate is expected to approve it today and send it to Gov. Tom Wolf for h more PR
Pennsylvania Education Association Issues Statement on State Budget Plan (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- The Pennsylvania State Education Association issued the following statement:
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Dolores McCracken, president of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, today issued the following statement after the state Senate passed a state budget plan that makes investments in public education a top priority. The bill now goes to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature.
"Investing in our public schools is a top priority for the people of Pennsylvania, and this budget more PR
Pennsylvania Education Association Issues Statement on Supreme Court Janus Decision (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania State Education Association issued the following statement by President Dolores McCracken after the Supreme Court issued its decision in the Janus vs. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees case.
"The court's ruling is disappointing, but not unexpected. This case was financed by anti-union front groups who want to silence the voices of working people who speak up through their unions for better schools, adequate public more PR
Pennsylvania School Safety Task Force Calls for Strengthening Security, More Mental Health Services, Community Connections (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
Governor Tom Wolf and Auditor General Eugene DePasquale today announced the common themes that will be addressed in an upcoming report from the Pennsylvania School Safety Task Force, created by Gov. Wolf and the Auditor General in February after the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida. This announcement comes following the passage of Gov. Wolf's 2018-19 bi-partisan budget, which includ more PR
Perception Study Explains Why We Overestimate a Problem's Persistence (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The American Association for the Advancement of Science issued the following news release:
Law enforcement officials seek out suspicious or criminal behavior just as medical doctors search for cases of disease, and both do so to make their communities and patients healthier. When they succeed at doing so -- as crime rates decline and diseases are cured -- they should conclude their work is done. According to a new study in the June 29 issue of Science, however, many may f more PR
PGCC Holds Ribbon-Cutting for Lanham Hall (10)
LARGO, Maryland, June 28 -- Prince George's Community College issued the following news:
Prince George's Community College (PGCC) re-opened Lanham Hall, one of the college's oldest buildings, on Thursday, June 22. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to commemorate the new building and the college's continued expansion to better serve students.
Lanham Hall is the second of a trio of construction and renovation projects strategically planned and designed to meet student needs and improve efficien more PR
Pitt's Board of Trustees Votes to Remove Parran Name From Graduate School of Public Health Building (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news release:
The University of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees has voted in favor of a resolution to remove the Parran name from the building housing the Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH), which had been named after founding dean Thomas Parran Jr., in 1969.
In January, GSPH Dean Donald Burke asked the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to form a review committee to consider whether the name was consistent more PR
Planned Parenthood Issues Statement on Senate Approval of Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following statement by Dana Singiser, vice president of public policy and government affairs:
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Planned Parenthood Federation of America praised today's Senate Appropriations Committee approval of a funding bill that protects access to basic health care for women and families. The bill blocks many of the dangerous attacks on reproductive health programs such as Title X, teen pregnancy prevention programs, and th more PR
Plastics Professionals Sharpen Skills at Penn College (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, June 28 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
The latest training initiative offered by the Plastics Innovation & Resource Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology advanced the skills of plastics professionals representing a dozen companies, eight states and Canada.
The Ninth Annual National Hands-On Thin-Gauge/Roll-Fed Thermoforming Workshop offered a mix of classroom and lab sessions for the 33 participants, who learned from keyn more PR
Policy Expert Writes 'What Works May Hurt,' Detailing Side Effects in Education (10)
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 26 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news:
Penicillin may help save your life, or it might cause a severe allergic reaction. An educational intervention may help students boost reading scores, but it may also make them hate reading. Side effects are a well-known phenomenon in medicine, but they exist in education as well. A University of Kansas professor has written a book exploring educational side effects, how they affect students and schools, and how add more PR
Pollinator Program Successes Sprouting Up Across Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (10)
SPARKS, Nevada, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service unit - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest - issued the following news release:
Imagine living in a world without flowers, or fruit, or even coffee or chocolate for that matter. Thanks to the wonderful work of pollinators like bees, much of the food we eat and flowers and plants we enjoy are possible. Unfortunately, many pollinator species are seeing declines in population as a result of habitat loss, disease, para more PR
Polsinelli's Maria Fernanda Hubbard Appointed to Serve on Arizona Supreme Court Attorney Regulation Advisory Committee (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 29 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Maria Fernanda Hubbard of Polsinelli's Phoenix office has been appointed to serve on the Arizona Supreme Court Attorney Regulation Advisory Committee (ARC). Appointment to the committee is by Arizona's Chief Justice.
In her role, Hubbard will assist the Arizona Supreme Court and the Chief Justice on issues relating to attorney regulation, including attorney examination, admissions, reinstatement, disab more PR
Pomona College Humanities Studio Receives an $845,000 Grant From The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (10)
CLAREMONT, California, June 29 -- Pomona College issued the following news:
As part of Pomona College's commitment to provide a balanced liberal arts experience, the College recently announced the establishment of the Pomona College Humanities Studio, a dynamic, collaborative faculty-student workshop that will foster research across the humanities disciplines.
The studio, to be launched in fall 2018, will promote conversations among an interdisciplinary group of Humanities Studio faculty, pos more PR
Pope's Visit Raises Hopes for Persecuted Christians (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 27 -- The World Council of Churches issued the following news release:
The visit of the pope to the World Council of Churches (WCC) has special significance, given the current situation in the Middle East and North Africa, where Christians are suffering persecution, says a member of WCC's senior governing body.
"In this special situation, the visit is a timely expression of the willingness of the Roman Catholic Church to work together with Protestant and Orthodox memb more PR
Portable Decontamination Tent to Provide Interprofessional Training for Disaster Response (10)
KENT, Ohio, June 28 -- Wright State University issued the following news:
A portable decontamination tent designed to provide interprofessional training at Wright State University in disaster response will be used as part of a three-day immersion exercise.
The Wright State College of Nursing and Health and Boonshoft School of Medicine purchased the tent as part of a $204,000 Regionally Aligned Priorities in Delivering Skills (RAPIDS II) Grant through the Ohio Department of Higher Education in more PR
Post-9/11 Veterans React to Wilkie for VA Secretary (10)
NEW YORK, June 27 -- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America issued the following news release:
As the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs readies for a confirmation hearing today at 2:30PM ET for Mr. Robert Wilkie to be the next Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the leading voice of the Post-9/11 generation of veterans, revealed results of an exclusive poll of post-9/11 veteran views of the nominee. The poll, conducted over a t more PR
Pre-Show Workshops Open Doors at the SGIA Expo (10)
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 28 -- The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association issued the following news release:
The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) is offering two half-day education sessions the day before the 2018 SGIA Expo (Las Vegas, October 18-20). "Essential Small Business Strategies" and "Wide-Format 101: Essential Skills for Success" will supplement the 72 conference sessions taking place during the show with a comprehensive look at crucial topics.
Both extended pre-Expo worksh more PR
Preparing the NHS for a Digital Future (10)
LONDON, England, June 28 -- The University College London issued the following news release:
As the NHS celebrates its 70th anniversary, UCL researchers are helping to assess how new technologies including genomics, artificial intelligence and bionanotechnology, will shape the future of healthcare in the UK for decades to come.
An independent review - the Topol Technology Review - has been commissioned to assess the impact of new technologies on the training of staff in the NHS, and an open c more PR
President Bolton Offers Thoughts on Wooster as an International Campus (10)
WOOSTER, Ohio, June 28 -- The College of Wooster issued the following news release:
President Sarah R. Bolton emailed the college's students, faculty, and staff today to offer her thoughts on a subject of great importance to all of them: Wooster's long history as, and deep commitment to remaining, a welcoming and international community of learners. Here is the full text of her message:
Dear Wooster Community,
In the wake of this week's Supreme Court decision affirming presidential authority more PR
President Trump Issues Statement on National HIV Testing Day (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- President Trump issued the following statement on National HIV Testing Day:
"On National HIV Testing Day, we recognize the great progress we have made in the fight against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), including our Nation's efforts to spread awareness about the importance of getting tested. Early detection of HIV--using a simple and routine test--is instrumental in helping contain the advancement of the virus to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
"Today, m more PR
Presidents Wilson and Masaryk Celebrated Independence Day in Prague (10)
PRAGUE, Czech Republic, June 29 -- The U.S. Embassy in Czech Republic issued the following news release:
U.S. and Czechoslovak Presidents Woodrow Wilson and Tomas Garrigue Masaryk (portrayed by actors from the Prague Shakespeare Company) celebrated the 242th anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America at a reception hosted at U.S. Ambassador's residence in Prague.
Presidents Wilson and Masaryk, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador Stephen King celebrated not only the anniversary, more PR
Press Release Massachusetts Division of Banks Joins Multi-State Consent Order Against Equifax Inc. (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 28 -- The Massachusetts Office for Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation issued the following news release:
The Baker-Polito Administration's Division of Banks (Division) and state financial regulators from seven states announced have announced they entered into a Consent Order this week with Equifax Inc. requiring the company to take specific action to protect confidential consumer information in the wake of an extensive security breach last year.
Equifax, one o more PR
Professor Bill Corbett Elected Fellow of the College of Labor & Employment Lawyers (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 29 -- The Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center issued the following news:
Louisiana Judicial College Faculty Advisor William R. Corbett, Frank L. Maraist Professor of Law and Wex S. Malone Professor of Law at LSU School of Law, was named a 2018 Fellow by the College of Labor & Employment Lawyers.
Fellows of the College, elected by their peers, are eminent members of the labor and employment community who promote achievement, advancement and excellen more PR
Professor Chris Sutcliffe Awarded Prestigious Royal Academy Silver Medal (10)
LIVERPOOL, England, June 28 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release:
Professor Chris Sutcliffe, who is responsible for the development of 3D printed metal implants that help relieve the suffering of thousands of patients each year, has been awarded the Royal Academy of Engineering's prestigious Silver Medal.
The Silver Medal, established by the Royal Academy in 1994, recognises an outstanding and demonstrated personal contribution to British engineering, which has resu more PR
Promoting OIC-UN Cooperation in Political, Economic, Scientific, Humanitarian and Cultural Matters (10)
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 28 -- The Organization of Islamic Cooperation issued the following news release:
The General Secretariat of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation and its specialized institutions and the UN General Secretariat will hold a general meeting to enhance cooperation in political, economic, scientific, cultural, social and humanitarian fields between the two organizations on 3-5 July 2018, at the headquarters of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organiza more PR
Public & Land-Grant Universities Issues Statement on Education Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities issued the following statement by President Peter McPherson regarding the Senate Appropriations Committee approval of the fiscal 2019 Labor-Health and Human Services-Education bill:
"We applaud the Senate Appropriations Committee for working in a bipartisan fashion to produce a funding bill that boosts investment in pathbreaking medical research and support for low-income students pursuing higher education.
"By puttin more PR
Public Health Association Issues Statement on Education Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The American Public Health Association issued the following statement by Executive Director Georges Benjamin:
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The American Public Health Association today thanked Chairman Roy Blunt, Ranking Member Patty Murray, the members of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services and Education subcommittee and the full Senate Appropriations Committee for their bipartisan approach to the fiscal year 2019 Labor-HHS-Education funding bill, and for maintaining important funding more PR
Public Health Orgs: Implementation of Tobacco Age Increase Will Reap Long-Term Benefits for All Mainers (10)
AUGUSTA, Georgia, June 28 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release:
Nearly one year ago, Maine became the fourth state in the nation to raise the tobacco sales age from 18 to 21. Starting this weekend, that law - which also applies to electronic cigarettes - will go into effect, prohibiting sales of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21, unless the person is 18 years of age as of July 1, 2018. This legislation received strong bipartisa more PR
Public Television Stations Issues Statement on Level Funding for Broadcasting (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Association of Public Television Stations issued the following statement by President and CEO Patrick Butler:
"America's Public Television Stations are grateful to the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee for providing level funding of $445 million for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for Fiscal Year 2021 and $20 million in FY 2019 for an annual interconnection and infrastructure account, which is the backbone of the public broadcasting system, providing more PR
Ranking Member McGovern Condemns House Republicans for Considering Resolution Designed to Undermine the Special Counsel's Investigation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Massachusetts, ranking Democratic member of the House Rules Committee, issued the following news release:
Rules Committee Ranking Member Jim McGovern (D-MA) today condemned House Republicans for considering H.Res. 970, a resolution designed to undermine the credibility of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 Presidential Election. By bringing this resolution to the House Floor, Republican leaders are en more PR
Red Bud Resident to Serve 25 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornography (10)
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Illinois, June 29 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Donald Boyce, issued the following news release:
On June 29, 2018, Michael B. Stephens, Jr., 43, of Red Bud, Illinois, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Donald S. Boyce, announced today. Stephens previously pled guilty on March22 to a two-count indictment charging him with sexually exploiting a mi more PR
Reed Smith Lawyers, Staff Embrace 'Get Moving Challenge' Worldwide (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Reed Smith LLP is known as an active, on the move Big Law competitor, and, this summer, more than 900 of its lawyers and staff worldwide are participating in the global law firm's "Get Moving Challenge." Launched by Reed Smith's Wellness Works Team, the Get Moving Challenge uses creative local activities, education, friendly competitions and technology to help its people increase their personal physi more PR
Regents Approve 2018-19 Operating Budget (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, June 28 -- The University of Nebraska's Omaha campus issued the following news release:
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Thursday approved a 2018-19 operating budget that holds spending growth to near zero as NU implements significant cuts while simultaneously working to grow its impact on Nebraska's economy and quality of life.
The $962 million state-aided budget, virtually flat compared to 2017-18, depends on $22 million in administrative cuts identified by the more PR
Regents Approve Munroe-Meyer Institute's Move to Scott Campus (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, June 28 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release:
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents today approved the move and rebuilding of the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation from its existing location on the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Omaha campus to the former First Data building on Pine Street, located on the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Scott Campus.
The project will include the complete renovation more PR
Regents Approve Munroe-Meyer Institute's Move to Scott Campus (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, June 28 -- The University of Nebraska's Omaha campus issued the following news release:
On Thursday, June 28, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the move and rebuilding of the Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation from its existing location on the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Omaha campus to the former First Data building on Pine Street, located on the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Scott Campus.
The project will include the com more PR
Registration Open for Second 'Recovery Reinvented' Hosted by Governor and First Lady Sept. 5 in Fargo (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, June 29 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news:
Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Helgaas Burgum, in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Human Services' Behavioral Health Division, are inviting the general public, Native American communities, business and community leaders, behavioral health providers, university and college representatives, health care providers and administrators, addiction recovery advocates, faith-based commu more PR
Rendell Center Expands 'Citizenship Challenge' Essay Contest to Pittsburgh (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center issued the following news release:
The president of the United States must be a "natural born Citizen," under the U.S. Constitution. Should the requirement that the president be born in the United States be kept or removed? That question is the subject of the Citizenship Challenge essay contest for 4th and 5th grade students in the greater Pittsburgh area, which was announced last week by the Rendell Center for Civics and more PR
Renovation Project to Include New Wigton Heritage Center (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, June 28 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release:
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents today approved the construction and naming of a welcome and campus history center that will showcase the University of Nebraska Medical Center's unique heritage. The Wigton Heritage Center will be built in conjunction with the Wittson Hall renovation project on UNMC's Omaha campus.
The multi-level glass addition and resulting budget increase - fro more PR
Rep. Aguilar Announces Over $48 Million in Federal Funding for San Bernardino County Preschool Services (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino) announced that the San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department will receive over $48 million from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Head Start and Early Head Start Programs. The award of $48,821,894 will help fund early education programs for children from disadvantaged families throughout San Bernardino County.
"Affordable early educ more PR
Rep. Aguilar Introduces Bill to Prevent Domestic Terror Attacks (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release:
Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino) recently introduced H.R. 6126, the Preventing Radical Extremists' Violent Endeavors Now and Tomorrow (PREVENT) Act of 2018, a bill to help local law enforcement agencies identify, prevent and respond to potential domestic terror incidents. The bill would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide experts in law enforcement, psychology and social work more PR
Rep. Banks: Personal Attack by Huawei Executive 'A Badge of Honor' (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
Congressman Jim Banks (IN-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, today responded to recent comments made by Eric Xu, Deputy Chairman of Chinese tech company Huawei, that criticized Banks and Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.).
"As the saying goes, 'If you're not catching flak you're not over the target,'" Banks said. "Huawei has used academic surveillance to spy and collect intelligence on the United S more PR
Rep. Bishop Congratulates Winner of 2018 Congressional Art Competition (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Mike Bishop, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Congressman Mike Bishop (MI-08) recognized the winner of the Eighth District's 2018 Congressional Art Competition this week at the annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. The winner, Zach Adams, won for his photography entry entitled, "Apple on the Beach." Zach is a rising Junior at Rochester Adams High School and his artwork will hang in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol building for one year.
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Rep. Blunt Rochester Issues Statement on Janus vs. AFSCME Ruling (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, a member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court reached a 5-4 decision in Janus v. vs. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31:
The ruling undermines working families and public-sector workers' right to collect "fair-share fees" for services they are legally required to provide workers.
"Today's Supreme Court ruling puts the needs of more PR
Rep. Bonamici Issues Statement on Janus Vs. AFSCME Ruling (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in Janus vs. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31:
"Today's Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 will hurt working families and organized labor, but unions have persevered in the face of adversity before and will again. The labor movement helped to build the middle class, and working families are the backbone of our economy.
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Rep. Brooks Honors Hall on His Retirement Form HUD (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Susan W. Brooks, R-Indiana, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on June 29, honoring John Hall on his retirement from the Department of Housing and Urban Development:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend, beloved and iconic member of the Hoosier community, John Hall, who is retiring as the Indianapolis Field Office Director for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Indiana (HUD). During his time at HU more PR
Rep. Cartwright Introduces Bill to Implement Policy on Allergy Bullying (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6196) to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 "to require local educational agencies to implement a policy on allergy bullying in schools."
The bill was introduced on June 22. It was referred to the House Education and the Workforce Committee.
For more information, Rep. Matthew Cartwright, 1034 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5546; or in the district office more ST
Rep. Cartwright Introduces Bill to Secure Rights of Public Employees to Organize (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6238) to "secure the rights of public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively, which safeguard the public interest and promote the free and unobstructed flow of commerce."
The bill was introduced on June 27 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Gene Green, D-Texas, Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Bobby L more ST
Rep. Castro, Sen. Wyden Introduce Measure to Restore Oversight of Federal Facilities (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), a senior member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, introduced the Restoring Oversight for Members of Congress Act (H.R. 6260/S.3154) concurrently today in the House of Represent more PR
Rep. Cicilline, Senate, House Dems, Introduce New Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
House DPCC Co-Chair David Cicilline (D-R.I.), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), Representative Matt Cartwright (D-Penn.), Senate HELP Committee Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-Va.), and nearly 50 Senate and House Democr more PR
Rep. Courtney Commemorates Life of Ex-New London City Councilor Vendetto (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on June 27, commemorating the life of ex-New London City Councilor Wayne T. Vendetto Sr.:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life of one of Connecticut's most dedicated public servants, Mr. Wayne T. Vendetto, Sr. Mr. Vendetto passed away in February, and I would be remiss not to take a moment to reflect on his years of dedication to his hometown. He was more PR
Rep. Cramer: Defense Funding Gives Troops Biggest Pay Raise in Nine Years, Enhances Military Readiness (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
Congressman Kevin Cramer commended the overwhelming support in the House of Representatives today to rebuild the U.S. armed forces, restore military readiness, and support troops in H.R. 6157, the Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act of 2019.
The bill provides $674.6 billion for the DOD in fiscal year 2019, $68.1 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) funding to combat terrorism, a more PR
Rep. Cramer: Fargo Air National Guard Benefits From Defense Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
Congressman Kevin Cramer announced $6.44 billion was appropriated in H.R. 6157, the Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act of 2019 for Air National Guard maintenance and operations, including unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations.
More than $170 million of the $6.44 billion was appropriated for MQ-9 updates which are flown by the North Dakota Air National Guard in Fargo. Cramer joined a ma more PR
Rep. Cramer: Grand Forks RQ-4 Modernized in Defense Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
Congressman Kevin Cramer announced $215 million was appropriated in H.R. 6157, the Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act of 2019 to modernize the Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk (RQ-4s).
RQ-4s, commonly flown out of the Grand Forks Air Force Base, are unmanned surveillance aircrafts which allow for precise weapon targeting. Cramer sent a letter in March to the House Appropriations Committee, more PR
Rep. Cramer: Minot Air Force Base to Receive B-52 Improvements in Defense Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
Congressman Kevin Cramer announced sweeping improvements at the Minot Air Force Base funded in H.R. 6157, the Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act of 2019. Cramer joined a majority of his colleagues in the House of Representatives in passing the legislation today to rebuild the U.S. armed forces, restore military readiness, and support troops.
Nearly $86 million is funded in the bill for B-52 more PR
Rep. Davis Introduces Bill on Bullying, Harassment Prevention Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6279) to amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act "to include bullying and harassment prevention programs."
The bill was introduced on June 28. It was referred to the House Education and the Workforce Committee.
For more information, Rep. Danny Davis, 2159 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5006; or in the district office at 2746 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL 60612; 773/ more ST
Rep. Davis Issues Statement on Janus Vs. AFSCME Ruling (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Susan A. Davis, D-California, a senior member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Janus vs. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31:
"I am very disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision. As a former school board member, I saw firsthand that everyone who is represented in their workplace by a negotiating process enjoys the benefits of union leadership.
"This more PR
Rep. Estes Issues Statement on Border Security & Immigration Reform Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement on the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act (H.R. 6136):
"I have supported common-sense measures to fix our broken immigration system, secure our borders, build a wall, close immigration loopholes and provide stability to DACA recipients without providing amnesty or incentivizing anyone to break the law.
"While today's bill addressed some of those pillars, I more PR
Rep. Estes Votes for Military Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted today for H.R. 6157, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2019, which boosts funding for the Department of Defense to $674.6 billion.
"I was proud to support this legislation to continue rebuilding the military by fulfilling the funding commitments we made through passage of the National Defense Authorization Act last month," said Rep. Estes. "This bill funds th more PR
Rep. Foster Announces Over $950,000 Award for the University of St. Francis (10)
JOLIET, Illinois, June 28 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that the University of St. Francis will receive an award from the National Science Foundation in the amount of $957,217. The funding will provide scholarships and stipends for undergraduate STEM majors who are pursuing teaching careers at high-need high schools. USF will use the award to increase the number of STEM majors successfully completing biology a more PR
Rep. Foxx Issues Statement on Defense Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement after the House passed the 2019 Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 6157):
This legislation is consistent with funding levels set in the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2019 and provides a $17.1 billion baseline increase in funding from Fiscal Year 2018.
"After years of negligence under the Obama Administration, our military suffers a readiness crisis leaving it underpaid, overworked and more PR
Rep. Foxx Issues Statement on Supreme Court's Decision on Janus Case (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in the case of Janus vs. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees:
"The Supreme Court's ruling that millions of public sector employees will no longer have to financially support an organization they disagree with, just to keep their jobs, is a victory for free speech and a victory for the Am more PR
Rep. Foxx's Renewable Energy Bill Heads to President's Desk (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Thursday night, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 951, introduced by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC). H.R. 951 provides a six-year extension to the deadline for commencement of the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project in Wilkes County, NC. Since the project requires extensive coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilkesboro Hydropower, LLC sought relief from Congress to extend the deadline for commence more PR
Rep. Fudge Introduces Bill on Income-Contingent Repayment Plans (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 6280) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to include Parent PLUS loans in income-contingent and income-based repayment plans."
The bill was introduced on June 28 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Gregorio Sablan, D-M.P., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Sheila Jackson L more ST
Rep. Grijalva Introduces Bill on Labor Law Protections for Agricultural Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6230) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 "to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers."
The bill was introduced on June 26 and has 51 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Nydia M. Velazquez, more ST
Rep. Hanabusa Issues Statement on Janus vs. AFSCME (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, D-Hawaii, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision in Janus vs. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31:
"The Supreme Court issued a decision today that overruled forty-one years of labor precedence. Following an unrelenting, six-year, partisan campaign to overrule Abood v.Detroit Board of Education, the Supreme Court ruled that the public-sector unions' collection of agency fees more PR
Rep. Hastings Introduces Resolution on Recognition for Arts Jazz Band (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 958) "expressing support for the recognition of the Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Band for winning first place in the 2018 Essentially Ellington Competition, one of the most prestigious national high school jazz band competitions in the country."
The resolution was introduced on June 22 and was co-sponsored by Reps. and was co-sponsored by Rep. It was referred to the House Education and the Workforce C more ST
Rep. Hensarling Issues Statement at Hearing With HUD Secretary Carson (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson:
"As we all know, HUD was established almost 50 years ago. When it was established, President Johnson said it was essential to the war on poverty, but unfortunately, 50 years later - not to mention $1.6 trillion later - the poverty level in our country has barely changed.
"There's no more PR
Rep. Hurd Supports Troops Through Defense Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representative Will Hurd voted with his colleagues in support of the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) Department of Defense Appropriations Act which funds the necessary resources for our armed forces to keep Americans safe, modernizes training and equipment, and gives our men and women in uniform their biggest pay raise in nine years. Additionally, this bipartisan funding package:
* Increases base funding for more PR
Rep. Kaptur Bill to Train Future Health Professionals to Care for Veterans Advances in Key Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
This week, a bill by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) advanced in a key subcommittee in the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. Kaptur's bill, the Veterans-Specific Education for Tomorrow's Health Professionals (VET HP) Act would bolster shadowing and training opportunities for medical professionals, like doctors, nurses, and physical therapists, who provide health care services for our veterans. This hurdle m more PR
Rep. Khanna Issues Statement on Defense Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following floor statement after the passage of the 2019 Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 6157):
"I rise to clarify my vote earlier this afternoon on H.R. 6157, the fiscal year 2019 (FY19) Department of Defense Appropriations Act. I inadvertently voted 'aye' on rollcall vote 313 in the House today (Thursday, June 28th). I had every intention of voting 'nay,' and I would like the record to reflect that fact.
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Rep. Kind Calls for Congressional Leadership to Oppose Budget That Cuts Social Security and Medicare (10)
LA CROSSE, Wisconsin, June 27 -- Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind urged Speaker Paul Ryan and Leader Nancy Pelosi to oppose efforts to bring the hyper-partisan Fiscal Year 2019 budget to the House Floor for a vote, citing the proposal's intention to make major cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
"We should not allow an irresponsible, Washington budget to balance on the backs of Wisconsin seniors," said Rep. Ron Kind. "Older Wisconsinite more PR
Rep. Knight Introduces Solar Vets Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Steve Knight, R-California, issued the following news release:
Last Friday, June 22, 2018, Representative Steve Knight (R-CA) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce H.R. 6166, Solar Vocational Education and Training for our Servicemembers (VETS) Act. The Solar VETS Act would direct the U.S. Department of Energy to implement a workforce training program to help prepare our nation's transitioning military personnel for careers in the solar energy industry. more PR
Rep. Krishnamoorthi Hails Advancement of Companion to His Career and Technical Education Bill Through Senate Education Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee advanced the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act by a unanimous voice vote. This legislation, led by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson (R-PA) passed the full House unanimously in June, 2017 and would reauthorize and modernize the American career and technical e more PR
Rep. Lawrence Introduces Bill on Gender Pay Gap (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6284) to "direct the Secretary of Labor to report to Congress on the gender pay gap in the teenage labor force."
The bill was introduced on June 28 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., Marcy Kap more ST
Rep. Lesko Introduces Bill to Improve Academic Achievement of Students (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6259) to "allow a State to submit a State management decision to the Secretary of Education to combine certain funds to improve the academic achievement of students."
The bill was introduced on June 28 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Martha McSally, R-Ariz., and David Schweikert, R-Ariz. It was referred to the House Education and the Workforce Committee.
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Rep. Lesko Introduces Legislation to Allow States to Set Education Policy (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced her first bill since being sworn into Congress. H.R. 6259, the Make Education Local Act of 2018, would allow individual states to submit their own education plans, known as a State Management Decision, to the Secretary of Education. After approval by the Department of Education, all federal funding programs would roll into one pot of money for the state to more PR
Rep. Lujan Introduces Legislation to Provide Internet Access on School Buses (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) introduced legislation to provide wireless internet on school buses to help close the "homework gap." Currently, millions of students need access to the internet to complete their school assignments but lack access at home. This gap especially impacts low-income, rural, and tribal students who must find other ways to get online to complete their homework. Lujan's legislat more PR
Rep. Meeks Introduces Resolution to Support African American's Music Education (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 974) supporting African American's Music Education.
The resolution was introduced on June 28 and has 29 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Mia Love, R-Utah, Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Te more ST
Rep. Meeks, Senators Booker and Harris Introduce Resolution Honoring Contributions of African Americans to America's Musical Heritage (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) and U.S. Senators Cory Booker (NJ) and Kamala Harris (CA) introduced a resolution designating June as African American Music Appreciation Month, to recognize the contributions of African Americans to America's music heritage and to raise awareness of the need for greater access to music education for African American students.
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Rep. Moore Introduces Bill on Child Protective Services Systems (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6233) to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act "to ensure that child protective services systems do not permit the separation of children from parents on the basis of poverty."
The bill was introduced on June 26. It was referred to the House Education and the Workforce Committee.
For more information, Rep. Gwen Moore, 2252 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4572; or in the di more ST
Rep. Murphy Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Place Puerto Rico on Path to Statehood (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy of Winter Park, Fla., today helped introduce a bipartisan bill to begin Puerto Rico's transition to statehood, which will provide the American citizens of Puerto Rico with full voting rights and equality under federal law. The bill, authored by Puerto Rico's Republican delegate in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, is called the more PR
Rep. Newhouse Issues Statement on $29 Million Payments to Washington (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, issued the following statement after Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced that Washington state local governments are receiving a total of $29 million under the 2018 Payments in Lieu of Taxes program:
This is the largest amount ever allocated in the program's 40-year history.
"PILT is a vital source of funding for services in rural communities in Central Washington with nontaxable federal lands," said Rep. Newhouse. "PILT funds support more PR
Rep. Norman Introduces Bill on Federal Funds (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6253) to "prohibit the Department of Health and Human Services from using any Federal funds to conduct or support a video contest on the Internet or by means of other media."
The bill was introduced on June 27. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce and Natural Resources committees.
For more information, Rep. Ralph Norman, 1531 Rayburn House Office B more ST
Rep. Pallone Issues Remarks at Markup of Public Health Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks at the Subcommittee on Health markup of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act, Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act (H.R. 959), Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676), Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness or the EMPOWER Act more PR
Rep. Pascrell Issues Statement on Supreme Court's Travel Ban Ruling (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following statement criticizing the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision upholding President Trump's travel ban:
"A Supreme Court seat stolen by Republicans is paying dividends in service to Trump's hateful agenda. The Supreme Court decision to uphold the Muslim ban ignores the promise of religious liberty that remains a foundational element of our national identity. This morning, the five conservatives on the Supreme Court saw fit more PR
Rep. Pelosi Issues Remarks at Weekly Press Conference - June 26 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following remarks during her weekly press conference:
"It's been an eventful week. We've seen the dynamism within the Democratic Party. We've seen more destruction from the policies of the GOP.
"The CBO found, in large part because of the GOP tax scam for the rich, the debt - the national debt will almost equal the size of the economy by 2028. And what do the Republicans respond to it? Slashing Medicare and Med more PR
Rep. Pelosi Names Conferees to Minibus Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release:
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today named House Democrats to serve on a conference committee of the House and Senate versions of the Minibus Appropriations bill.
"Democrats know that a budget is a statement of values, and that we must make strong, smart investments that meet the urgent needs of the American people," said Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi. "Unfortunately, House Republicans more PR
Rep. Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference to Unveil Legislation to Respond to Janus Decision by Strengthening Rights of Workers to Join Unions & Bargain Collectively (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release:
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined House and Senate Democrats and labor leaders to announce a major legislative proposal to respond to the Janus decision and guarantee the right for public employees to organize, act concertedly and bargain collectively in states that currently do not afford these basic protections. Below are the Leader's remarks:
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Rep. Polis Scores a Win for Education and the Environment (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., scored a win for education and the environment today when the House of Representatives unanimously approved the ACE Act. The bipartisan bill, co-sponsored by Chris Stewart, R-Utah, facilitates land exchanges between Western state land offices and federal public land agencies, and helps increase education revenue.
"The Ace Act is a win-win for both the environment and schools, two more PR
Rep. Rokita Issues Statement on Janus vs. AFSCME Ruling (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Todd Rokita, R-Indiana, a member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled for Mark Janus in the case Janus vs. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31:
"Hoosiers will no longer be mandated to pay dues into unions by liberal elites who want to spread their message on someone else's dime.
"Forcing Hoosiers to pay for the political activism of unions violates the beliefs more PR
Rep. Rosen Helps Introduce Legislation to Extend The Electric Vehicle Tax Credit for 10 Years (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (NV-03), a member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee (SST), announced that she is co-leading a bill introduced by Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) to extend the electric vehicle tax credit for 10 years. H.R. 6274 is also cosponsored in the House by Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA). Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) is expected to introduce companion legislation in the Senate.
"Incent more PR
Rep. Scott Introduces Bill on Endometrial Cancer Research, Education (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6203) to amend the Public Health Service Act "to expand research and education with respect to endometrial cancer."
The bill was introduced on June 22 and was co-sponsored by Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
For more information, Rep. David Scott, 225 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2939; or in the district offices at 173 N. more ST
Rep. Scott Issues Statement on Supreme Court's Decision on Janus Case (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Virginia, ranking Democratic member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in the case of Janus vs. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees:
"Today, the Supreme Court's conservatives once again used dubious legal reasoning to achieve a partisan objective. The Court's ruling in Janus ignores four decades of precedent and now rigs the rules against teachers, more PR
Rep. Sewell Celebrates 176th Anniversary of Marion Military Institute (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record June 28, celebrating the 176th anniversary of Marion Military Institute:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Marion Military Institute on 176 years of service to our nation's Armed Forces. Located in the heart of Alabama's Black Belt, and only thirty minutes from my hometown of Selma, MMI is a pillar of the 7th Congressional District. Since its founding, MMI more PR
Rep. Smith Praises Lakewood's CHEMED for Patient-Centered Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) on Friday met with officials at the Center for Health Education, Medicine, and Dentistry (CHEMED) in Lakewood and commended the center for providing valuable health care for the community.
"This outstanding center has for years been meeting the medical and dental needs of all local residents, regardless of their ability to pay," Smith said. "It is what true community health more PR
Rep. Thompson Announces $6 Million Awarded to Delta Health Alliance (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Education under the Promise Neighborhoods Implementation Grants Program has awarded $6 Million to the Delta Health Alliance, Inc.
The purpose of the Promise Neighborhoods Program is to ensure youth have access to great schools. more PR
Rep. Tipton's Education and Energy Act Clears Natural Resources Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Today, the House Natural Resources Committee advanced Congressman Scott Tipton's (CO-03) legislation to help states support public education through the responsible development of energy resources. The Education and Energy Act (H.R. 5859) will now move to the House Floor for consideration.
"The Education and Energy Act is a win-win for the nation," said Tipton. "We can responsibly develop energy to ensure more PR
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Resolution on HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Research (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 960) "expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis research, education, and usage, and addressing the barriers to receiving this treatment, especially for communities of color, gay and bisexual men, and transgender people."
The resolution was introduced on June 25 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Eleanor more ST
Rep. Watson Coleman Urges Support for Research and Education on PrEP With New Resolution (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
Ahead of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) has introduced a resolution supporting additional research and public education efforts on the usage of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for individuals at risk of contracting HIV.
H.Res. 960 calls on the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a department-wide review of the outreach efforts of all HIV prev more PR
Rep. Wilson Introduces Bill to Amend National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla. ,has introduced legislation (H.R. 6298) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 "to require States to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies, to direct such schools to conduct voter registration drives for students attending such schools, to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to reimburse such schools for the costs of conducting such voter registration drives."
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Rep. Wilson Introduces Resolution to Condemn Gun Violence (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., has introduced a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 127) "condemning gun violence and its impact on youth by supporting the enactment of legislation to prevent future school and neighborhood shootings."
The resolution was introduced on June 28 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, and Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga. It was jointly referred to the House Education and the Wo more ST
Rep. Womack Issues Statement on Janus vs. AFSCME Ruling (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that public-sector unions can no longer charge non-members mandatory fees for collective bargaining in Janus vs. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31:
This decision effectively overturned the 1977 Supreme Court decision on Abood v. Detroit Board of Education.
"Paying union fees should have never been a condition of employment in the public secto more PR
Rep. Young Issues Statement on FY 2019 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, issued the following statement after the passage of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal 2019 (H.R. 6157):
"Supporting our men and women in uniform is one of my greatest responsibilities in Congress.
"Passing the FY19 DoD Appropriations bill today is important so we can restore our military readiness and invest in proper training, equipment and resources for our Armed Forces. This bill also secures funding to modernize our mi more PR
Reps. Bilirakis, Kuster Legislation to Support Veterans Higher Education Introduced in Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), members of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, welcomed the Senate introduction of their legislation, the Servicemembers Improved Transition through Reforms for Ensuring Progress (SIT-REP) Act by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and John Boozman (R-AK). Kuster and Bilirakis led the House version of the bill, which was passed by the House more PR
Reps. Culberson, Johnson Voice Support to End Psychiatric Illness Stigma (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, issued the following news:
Today, Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) and Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30) attended the Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America's (SARDAA) presentation of the Hearing Voices of Support (HVoS) Perception Changing Art Installation in Washington, D.C.
Congressman Culberson: "It's an honor to support the work of the Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America, and to be a part more PR
Request for Competitive Letters of Interest for New GEAR UP Texas Cohort (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 28 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following document from Alexis Bauserman:
The Texas Education Agency is pleased to announce a grant opportunity for local education agencies to participate in Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). These grants are scheduled to be awarded for implementation in the fall of the 2018-2019 school year. Selected grantees will be awarded up to $350,000 the first year; grantees who successfully carry o more PR
Request to Recommend Prohibition on Expanding Postal Banking (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Independent Community Bankers of America issued the following letter to regulators:
To: Steven T. Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20220
Dear Secretary Mnuchin:
ICBA1 understands that President Donald Trump's special task force on postal reform is about to conclude its review of the Postal Service. We request that the task force specifically include as part of its recommendations a pr more PR
Review for Robust ANZSRC Research Classification (10)
CANBERRA, Australia, June 27 -- The Australian Research Council issued the following news release:
A review of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC)--which is used in the measurement and analysis of research and development (R&D) undertaken in Australia and New Zealand--will ensure our research classifications reflect current practice and remain responsive to change in the sector.
Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Research Council (ARC), Professor Sue more PR
Ribbon Is Cut on Sarfatti Education Center in Port Jervis (10)
PORT JERVIS, New York, June 28 -- The State University of New York's Orange County campus issued the following news release:
SUNY Orange, Orange County and the City of Port Jervis celebrated the opening of the new Sarfatti Education Center at 150 Pike Street in Port Jervis on Wednesday (June 27) during a ceremonial ribbon cutting that drew a crowd of more than 50 elected officials, community leaders, educational administrators and area residents.
The College will officially welcome its first s more PR
RIT Receives $5 Million State Grant to Build Its Global Cybersecurity Institute (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, June 28 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
The planned Global Cybersecurity Institute at Rochester Institute of Technology got a tremendous boost with the receipt of $5 million grant through the New York State Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program.
The grant, combined with designated funding from a donation made by 2009 RIT alumnus Austin McChord, will go toward construction of a 45,000-square-foot building to house the new in more PR
RNs Say Anti-Worker Court Ruling Will Not Silence Their Voices to Act to Protect Patients, Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
The Supreme Court decision today to roll back decades of union and worker rights in Janus v. AFSCME poses a significant threat to patient safety as well as worker and community health and economic standards, said National Nurses United, the nation's largest union and professional association of registered nurses.
Registered nurses affiliated with California Nurses Association/National Nurses United will also hold more PR
RNs Say Anti-Worker Court Ruling Will Not Silence Their Voices to Act to Protect Patients, Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release:
The Supreme Court decision today to roll back decades of union and worker rights in Janus v. AFSCME poses a significant threat to patient safety as well as worker and community health and economic standards, said National Nurses United, the nation's largest union and professional association of registered nurses.
Registered nurses affiliated with California Nurses Association/National Nurses United will more PR
Sacramento County Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Enticement of a Minor (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, June 29 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California, McGregor W. Scott, issued the following news release:
George Hristovski, 59, of Elverta, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Garland E. Burrell Jr. to 10 years in prison for attempted enticement of a minor, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.
According to court documents, Hristovski posted an online advertisement seeking a mother who was willing to allow him to have sex with her daughter. more PR
Sacred Heart University's Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Earns Accreditation (10)
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, June 28 -- Sacred Heart University issued the following news:
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) has granted accreditation to Sacred Heart University's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program for 10 years.
The CCNE Board of Commissioners, which comprises chief nurse administrators, nursing faculty, professional and public consumers and practicing nurses, determined that the program met all four accreditation standards. In addition, the board confirme more PR
Sage Named Among National Colleges of Distinction (10)
TROY, New York, June 28 -- Sage Colleges issued the following news release:
The Sage Colleges has been recognized as a 2018-2019 College of Distinction. The Colleges of Distinction website and guidebook honors schools throughout the U.S. for excellence in undergraduate-focused higher education. To be accepted, schools must demonstrate excellence in four categories: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community and Successful Outcomes.
"We are extremely pleased by this external recognitio more PR
Sampson County Educator Believes in the Future of Agriculture (10)
MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina, June 27 -- The University of Mount Olive issued the following news release:
Reva Weathington knows firsthand how important agricultural education is. It was her first horticulture class in high school that made her believe in the future of agriculture, and inspired her to become a teacher.
Born and raised in Gray's Creek, Weathington is no stranger to hard work. "I graduated high school and college early," she said. "Working was my main goal going through school."
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Samsung Delivers Wi-Fi Analytics Solution to Help Businesses Enhance Customer Engagement and Experiences (10)
RIDGEFIELD PARK, New Jersey, June 28 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news release:
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today announced a new Wi-Fi solution for brick-and-mortar businesses in the U.S. that combines wireless connectivity with analysis to deliver a new level of customer insight and service. Designed for businesses with guest interactions - including theaters, arenas, hotels, outdoor entertainment dis more PR
Sarah Pearson '18 to Teach in Brazil With Fulbright Award (10)
GREENCASTLE, Indiana, June 29 -- DePauw University issued the following news:
Sarah Pearson, a May 2018 graduate of DePauw University, will teach English in Brazil during the upcoming academic year as the recipient of an English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
Pearson becomes the eighth member of the DePauw community to be announced as recipients of Fulbright awards for the 2018-19 academic year. Five other May 2018 graduates have been honored: Through Ful more PR
SAS Advocates Sustainability, Social Innovation As Best Business Practices (10)
CARY, North Carolina, June 27 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
From the start, analytics leader SAS has prioritized corporate citizenship as a critical factor when making business decisions. And with more than four decades of growth, it's been the right path. For SAS, corporate social responsibility (CSR) not only focuses on building a sustainable workplace but also strives to make the world better through social innovatio more PR
Save the Children Responds in Solidarity and Support of Children at the U.S.-Mexico Border (10)
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, June 29 -- Save the Children issued the following news release:
Save the Children was founded in 1919 on the pioneering belief that every last child has the right to survive, learn and be protected. Today, we continue this work, advocating for children facing inhumane treatment and irreparable harm at the U.S.-Mexico border. Through all of the complexities of this crisis, one thing is clear and simple: we can and must do more to protect children and keep families togethe more PR
Save the Children-Supported Schools Bombed Amid Escalating Violence as 50,000 Displaced in Southern Syria (10)
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, June 28 -- Save the Children issued the following news release:
A Save the Children-supported education facility reaching 536 students in Dara'a, Syria was badly damaged in the last week after being hit in an airstrike, just hours after classes had to be suspended for security reasons amid escalating violence. In a separate incident, at another school run by Save the Children's partner organization Olive Branch, a guard was injured in an airstrike when he went to check o more PR
SCF's Weekend College Offers Flexibility for Students (10)
BRADENTON, Florida, June 28 -- State College of Florida's Manatee-Sarasota campus (formerly Manatee Community College) issued the following news release:
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) has created Weekend College to help working or busy adults who want a college degree. SCF has a plan that will allow students to complete their associate in arts degree in two years by taking weekend-only classes. Weekend College was implemented to allow students to take classes when they want.
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School District of Palm Beach County Earns an A; Rated Highest Among Other Large Urban Districts (10)
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, June 27 -- The School District of Palm Beach County issued the following news release:
The School District of Palm Beach County is an A-rated district, and has the highest number of District-operated "A" schools when compared with other large urban school districts.
According to preliminary school grades released Wednesday by the Florida Department of Education, the District ranks highest in Florida on total number of points earned when compared with other large urban more PR
School District Violates Parental Rights (10)
EMMAUS, Pennsylvania, June 28 -- Liberty Counsel issued the following news release:
Liberty Counsel has demanded that the East Penn School District immediately provide parents with the specific links to the four YouTube videos the district showed to more than 2,000 students at Emmaus High School on the school TV system. The district showed the videos, which promoted homosexuality, same-sex "marriage" and gender dysphoria, to the students as part of the district's "Unity Week" and promotion of G more PR
School of Business at Concordia University Irvine Appoints New Professors (10)
IRVINE, California, June 28 -- Concordia University-Irvine issued the following news release:
The School of Business at Concordia University Irvine has named new professors to its full-time faculty. Professor Kim Chatani of Irvine and Professor Michael Kinnen of Riverside will begin teaching courses this fall in the business school of the Christian liberal arts university.
Professor Kim Chatani will teach graduate and undergraduate-level courses including accounting, finance, governance and ri more PR
School of Global Education and Outreach: A Worldwide Educational Focus (10)
MACOMB, Illinois, June 26 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
To promote the commitment of Western Illinois University to online and adult learning and the integration of campus internationalization, the School of Distance Learning, International Studies and Outreach changed its name to better reflect and strengthen these areas. Effective July 1, WIU's School of Distance Learning, International Studies and Outreach will be renamed the School of Global Education and more PR
School, Workplace Safety Addressed During Community Conversation (10)
NORFOLK, Nebraska, June 28 -- Northeast Community College issued the following news release:
While there are no easy answers, preparation and empowerment are among some of the keys to surviving potential violent confrontations in a school or a workplace. Former Sioux City (IA) and South Sioux City (NE) Police Officer Chad Sheehan said we live in times where the threat for the potential for violence cannot be ignored.
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Schools Awarded for Supporting Health and Wellbeing of Pupils (10)
LONDON, England, June 28 -- The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, issued the following news release:
The excellent work of the capital's schools to support the wellbeing of their pupils has today been celebrated at City Hall.
As part of the Mayor of London's Healthy Schools London programme, representatives from 130 schools came to City Hall to receive awards for their work to promote healthy eating, physical activity, emotional health and wellbeing, and personal, social and health education.
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Schuette Reminds Residents About July Consumer Education Programs (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette issued the following news release:
Attorney General Bill Schuette is encouraging Michigan residents to learn more about the consumer education programs offered through his office in the month of July. The Department of Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division offers a variety of programs throughout the month aimed at keeping Michigan consumers safe and up-to-date on the latest scams.
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Science Update: Siblings With Close Relationships More Likely to Achieve Similar Levels of Education, NICHD Study Suggests (10)
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 26 -- The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child's Health and Human Development issued the following news release:
Siblings who feel close to each other in childhood are more likely to achieve similar levels of education, according to an analysis of a study funded by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The study, appearing in Child Development, was led by Xiaoran Sun, M.S., and colleagues at Pennsylvania Stat more PR
Science, Math Instructors Receive Excellence in Teaching Honors (10)
RICHARDSON, Texas, June 28 -- The University of Texas's Dallas campus issued the following news release:
The School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at UT Dallas recognized five educators this spring with Outstanding Teacher Awards.
Students nominated instructors in five categories: tenured professor, tenure-track professor, lecturer, and graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.
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SCOTUS Decision on Janus V. AFSCME Win for Worker Freedom (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 27 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release:
Today the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of Mark Janus in the Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) case, stating that no public employee can be compelled to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment.
The decision overturned Abood v. Detroit Board of Education (1977), in which the Court ruled that unions can require workers to pay fe more PR
SEA-PHAGES Engages First-Year Student Researchers (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, June 28 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
Illinois Wesleyan University students who have participated in Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science (SEA-PHAGES) exemplify the program's ability to ready students for successful careers in the sciences, as shown in a national study published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
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SEC Chairman Clayton Invites Main Street Investors to 'Tell Us' About Their Investor Experience (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release:
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton is inviting Main Street investors from around the country to 'Tell Us' about their investor experience through roundtable discussions in several cities. In these roundtables, Main Street investors will be able to speak directly with Chairman Jay Clayton and senior SEC staff about our efforts to enhance retail investor protection and promote cho more PR
SEC Charges New York-Based Firm and Supervisors for Failing to Supervise Brokers Who Defrauded Customers (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release:
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged New York-based broker-dealer Alexander Capital L.P. and two of its managers for failing to supervise three brokers who made unsuitable recommendations to investors, "churned" accounts, and made unauthorized trades that resulted in substantial losses to the firm's customers while generating large commissions for the brokers.
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Secretary Allen to Join Landmark Gathering of State & Federal Stem Education Leaders at the White House (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 27 -- The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development issued the following news release:
Secretary Ray Allen of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development participated in the first-of-its-kind State-Federal Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education Summit hosted by The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on June 25-26, 2018, in Washington, D.C.
"STEM education is an integral part of growing our workforce to anticipate th more PR
Secretary of Interior and Congressional Delegation Congratulate Alaskan Tara Sweeney on Confirmation as Assistant Secretary of the Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and the Alaska Congressional Delegation today issued the following statements after the U.S. Senate unanimously voted to confirm Alaskan Tara Sweeney to be the next U.S. Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior.
"Congratulations to Tara on her confirmation. She is a results-driven team leader and coalition builder who has an impressive combina more PR
Secretary of State Alex Padilla Appointed National Co-Chair of NALEO Census 2020 Commission (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, June 28 -- California Secretary of State Alex Padilla issued the following news release:
Today it was announced that California Secretary of State Alex Padilla will Co-Chair the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Official's bipartisan National Latino Commission on Census 2020.
"A fair and accurate 2020 Census requires that everyone in the United States is counted, including members of the Latino community. Red and blue states alike rely on the Census f more PR
SEIA Releases Updated 'SEIA Residential Consumer Guide to Solar Power' (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release:
To advance efforts to educate residential solar consumers across America and pave the way to a positive solar buying experience, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) launched an updated SEIA Residential Consumer Guide to Solar Power (http://www.seia.org/research-resources/residential-consumer-guide-solar-power).
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Sen. Alexander Issues Statement on Senate Confirmation of Brogan (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The office of Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Frank Brogan to serve as Assistant Secretary for Education:
"Our nation's schools are fortunate to now have Mr. Brogan as a partner in this important role. He brings nearly every possible perspective to this position, having served as an elementary school teacher, principal, and superintendent, and as Florida's Commissioner of Education and lieutenant governor. I loo more PR
Sen. Alexander: Senate on Track to Provide Fourth Straight Year of Record Funding for Biomedical Research at National Institutes of Health (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
United States Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today said "the Senate is on track to provide the fourth straight year of record funding in a regular appropriations bill for biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health."
The Senate appropriations committee today passed legislation to approve $39.1 billion for the National Institutes of Health, $3.7 billion to help fight the op more PR
Sen. Baldwin Moves Bipartisan Career and Technical Education Legislation Forward (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The office of Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined her colleagues on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee today in unanimously approving legislation to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. This measure includes a number of key priorities for Senator Baldwin, a co-chair of the Senate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, that will raise the qu more PR
Sen. Bennet Secures Clean Energy Provisions in Senate Farm Bill to Boost Rural Economies (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, and Natural Resources, this week secured a number of clean energy provisions in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. This language will help ensure agriculture and rural communities have the opportunity to bene more PR
Sen. Bennet Work to Advance Career and Technical Education Sees Bipartisan Breakthrough (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The office of Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
On Wednesday, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet helped pass legislation to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) Act in the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee.
The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act would make important, necessary updates to career and technical education to give workers and more PR
Sen. Blunt Introduces Departments of Labor, HHS, Education, Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2019 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., has introduced the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 (S. 3158) "making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019."
The bill was introduced on June 28. It was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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Sen. Blunt Issues Statement on Committee Passage of Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, chairman of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, issued the following statement after the full committee approved the fiscal 2019 Labor and HHS appropriations bill:
"This bill prioritizes resources for programs that touch the lives of every American and address the biggest challenges facing our nation," said Blunt. "Working within the limits of the budget agree more PR
Sen. Booker Introduces Resolution to Support African-American Music Appreciation Month (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 559) "recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students, and expressing support for the designation of June as African-American Music Appreciation Month."
The resolution was introduced on June 28 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Thomas R. more ST
Sen. Brown Continues Call to Make Hard Work Pay Off for Ohio Families (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
On the Senate floor this week, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) outlined legislation to help grow Ohio's economy and make hard work pay off for Ohio families. Brown's remarks are in response to a Columbus Dispatch story on a recent study showing only two of the ten most common jobs in Ohio pay enough to afford a modest-two bedroom apartment.
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Sen. Brown Helps Dedicate Expansion at Women's Recovery Center in Cleveland (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) helped dedicate a new addition to the Women's Recovery Center in Cleveland. The new addition at the Women's Recovery Center, when completed, will help increase the Center's capacity from 275 to 475 women and help reduce wait time for women seeking treatment.
"Centers like this one are the frontlines of our fight," said Brown. "I'm excited to see what a more PR
Sen. Brown Introduces Bill to Establish CDC Emergency Response Fund (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 3161) to "establish the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emergency Response Fund to provide assistance with respect to a public health emergency."
The bill was introduced on June 28. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Sherrod Brown, 713 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2315; or in the state at 200 N. High S more ST
Sen. Brown Leads Senate Resolution Recognizing June as Pride Month (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) led a group of his Senate colleagues to introduce a Senate Resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month. The resolution notes the contributions of LGBTQ individuals to American society and major milestones in the fight for equal treatment of LGBTQ Americans, and resolves to continue efforts to achieve full equality for LGBTQ individuals. This is the secon more PR
Sen. Burr Issues Statement on Career & Technical Education Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The office of Sen. Richard Burr, R-North Carolina, issued the following statement regarding the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee's unanimous vote to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act:
"Our economy is enjoying a record high number of available jobs and record low unemployment. Americans should have the tools and training they need to take advantage of these new opportunities. The Perkins Act historically partners with more PR
Sen. Cantwell Introduces Bill to Support Coding Education (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 3122) to support coding education.
The bill was introduced on June 25 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Maria Cantwell, 511 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3441; or in the state at 915 2nd Ave., Ste. 3206, Seattle, WA 98174; 206/220-6400; 920 W. Riverside Ave., Ste more ST
Sen. Cantwell, Colleagues Demand Secretary DeVos Stop Withholding Funds From TRIO (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) this week joined 15 of her Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, demanding that she distribute the full amount of funding appropriated by Congress to TRIO Programs, which provide low-income, first-generation college students with the support, resources, and guidance they need to graduate from high school, enroll in coll more PR
Sen. Capito Secures Significant Resources for West Virginia in Final FY2019 Funding Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today helped advance the final two FY2019 government funding measures as the committee completed consideration of all twelve appropriations bills. The bills considered today and approved by the committee with overwhelming bipartisan support include the Department of Defense Appropriations more PR
Sen. Capito Sends Letter to Education Department Urging More Research on Homework Gap (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)--along with Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and U.S. Representatives David McKinley (R-W.Va.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.)--this week requested that the Department of Education continue to study strategies to close the homework gap for school-age children lacking broadband access outside of the classroom in order to fully complete the research t more PR
Sen. Cassidy Announces $13.7 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Louisiana (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), today announced Louisiana was awarded $13.7 million in AmeriCorps funding by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency responsible for AmeriCorps and other national service programs.
"AmeriCorps members dedicate their time to serve their communities and are a valuable resource for those in need," said Dr. Cassidy. "W more PR
Sen. Coons Secures Funding for Delaware National Guard, STEM Education, and Manufacturing Engineering Programs in Annual Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), the first Delaware Senator in more than four decades to serve on the critical Appropriations Committee, secured funding for National Guard operations and manufacturing engineering programs in the annual Defense Appropriations bills. The legislation passed out of the Appropriations Committee and is now ready for debate by the full Senate.
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Sen. Coons Secures Funding to Combat Delaware's Opioid Epidemic In Annual Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), the first Delaware Senator in more than four decades to serve on the critical Appropriations Committee, helped secure critical funding in the relevant annual appropriations bill to combat the opioid epidemic in Delaware. The bill includes $3.7 billion to combat the opioid epidemic, an increase of $145 million. Funds are to be targeted towards improving t more PR
Sen. Cornyn Issues Statement on Power of Employment Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following statement after his New Hope and Opportunity through the Power of Employment or New HOPE Act passed the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee as part of a bill to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act:
"Hardworking Texans shouldn't have to deal with overly-burdensome licensing requirements holding them back from well-paying work.
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Sen. Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Workers to Join Unions & Bargain Collectively (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) cosponsored bicameral legislation to guarantee the right of public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively in states that currently do not afford these basic protections.
"Unions are fundamental to protecting workers' rights and making sure they have a voice," said Cortez Masto. "In light of growing threats to worke more PR
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Agriculture Improvement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement after voting in support of the Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2) or 2019 farm bill:
"Agriculture and farming are vital to the fabric of our nation, and are an enduring legacy of the great state of Texas. Resources like crop insurance provide farmers with an economic safety net for their efforts to feed and supply their fellow Americans, in good times and bad, and ensure food security for our nation.
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Sen. Duckworth Calls on HHS & DHS to Reunite Families Separated Under Trump's Zero Tolerance Policy (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) called on Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristjen Nielsen to develop and implement a plan immediately to reunite families who were forcibly separated under Donald Trump's "zero tolerance" policy. In a letter to Secretary Azar and Secretary Nielsen, Duckworth also demand more PR
Sen. Durbin Calls on Accreditor to Investigate Reports of Misleading Practices By Dream Center Education Holdings (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The office of Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today pressed The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) on recent reports that Dream Center Education Holdings (DCEH), the owner of Art Institutes, misled students about the accreditation status of several of its campuses including the Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago and Schaumburg.
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Sen. Durbin Remembers Judge Leighton (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on June 27, remembering Judge George Leighton:
Mr. President, 27 years ago this week, one of the towering giants of American justice announced that he was retiring. Thurgood Marshall was a pillar of America's civil rights revolution, architect of the legal strategy that ended the shameful era of official segregation in this Nation, and the first African-Amer more PR
Sen. Feinstein Introduces Bill on Ortho-Phthalate Chemicals (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (S. 3155) to ban the use of ortho-phthalate chemicals as food contact substances.
The bill was introduced on June 28 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 331 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3841; or in the state at 1 Post St., Ste. 2450, San F more ST
Sen. Harris Introduces Bill on Labor Law Protections for Agricultural Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., has introduced a legislation (S. 3131) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 "to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers."
The bill was introduced on June 25 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Tom Udall, D-N.M., an more ST
Sen. Hassan Votes to Approve Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Career and Technical Education Programs for Granite Staters (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The office of Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
Senator Maggie Hassan, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, voted yesterday for bipartisan legislation updating the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act and authorizing funding for states to implement high-quality career and technical education programs.
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Sen. Heitkamp Introduces Bill on Federal Direct Loans (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., has introduced legislation (S. 3124) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to provide for no accrual of interest on Federal Direct Loans for individuals employed in public service."
The bill was introduced on June 25and was co-sponsored by Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
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Sen. Hirono Introduces Bill to Improve Career, Technical Education (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, has introduced legislation (S. 3129) to amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 "in order to improve career and technical education."
The bill was introduced on June 25. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Mazie Hirono, 730 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510; 202/224-6361; or in the state at 300 Ala Moana Blvd., Ste. 3-106, Hon more ST
Sen. Hirono Introduces Bill to Secure Public Employees' Rights to Organize (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, has introduced legislation (S. 3151) to "secure the rights of public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively, which safeguard the public interest and promote the free and unobstructed flow of commerce."
The bill was introduced on June 27 and has 33 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. more ST
Sen. Hoeven Issues Statement on Passage of Agriculture Improvement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Agriculture Improvement Act (H.R. 2) or the 2018 farm bill:
"Over the past year, we've met with farmers and ranchers across North Dakota to hear their priorities and this legislation is a result of those efforts. We worked to ensure that the Senate farm bill provides strong crop insurance, improves the cou more PR
Sen. Hoeven Presses for Senate Passage of Strong Farm Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The office of Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, outlined the importance of passing a strong farm bill on the Senate floor yesterday. The senator is working to ensure that the Senate farm bill provides certainty for the nation's producers by prioritizing strong crop insurance, improved risk management tools, enh more PR
Sen. Hughes Hails $15 Million for Emergency Cleanup and Repair of 'Toxic' Schools (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release on behalf of Pennsylvania State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes, D-Philadelphia:
The $15.6 million investment to help eliminate threats from lead, asbestos and mold in Philadelphia schools announced today by Gov. Tom Wolf, state Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia), other local and state elected officials, and school district officials is an "excellent beginning and a down payment for our children more PR
Sen. Isakson Applauds Committee Passage of Legislation to Improve Technical Education, Streamline Job Training (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The office of Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today applauded committee passage of legislation to reauthorize a successful program that helps train America's workers more effectively for jobs that demand a skilled workforce. The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act would also ensure the law aligns with previous legislation Isakson authored to update and improve the nati more PR
Sen. Kaine Praises Major Senate Breakthrough On Updating Career And Technical Education Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The office of Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee and a co-chair of the Senate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, praised the HELP Committee's unanimous passage of a bipartisan update of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act. For years, Kaine has called for an update to the legislation, which was last reau more PR
Sen. King Issues Statement on Tricentennial of Falmouth (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on June 27, on the tricentennial of Falmouth:
Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the town of Falmouth, ME, which is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year. Falmouth is renowned for its jagged coastline, vibrant rural area, and picturesque forest preserve. Located on the coast of southern Maine and spanning approximately 32 square miles, Falmouth is p more PR
Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Bill on Career, Technical Education Research (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (S. 3141) to amend the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 "to provide for career and technical education research and outreach."
The bill was introduced on June 26. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, 302 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3244; or in the state at 1200 Washington Ave. more ST
Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Bill on Definition of Child Abuse, Neglect (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (S. 3173) to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act "to include an act of unregulated custody transfer in the definition of child abuse and neglect."
The bill was introduced on June 28 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, 302 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; more ST
Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Legislation to Expand Career and Technical Education Research and Outreach (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The office of Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced legislation today, the Career and Technical Education Research and Outreach Act of 2018, to authorize research into the best ways to promote career and technical education (CTE) to students, including the best ways to involve teachers, school counselors, and parents, and the effectiveness of different forms of CTE.
"Our education system is not on more PR
Sen. Leahy Guides Creation of National Centers to Address Rural Addiction Through the Senate Appropriations Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
Drawing on the groundbreaking work being done at the University of Vermont and the UVM Medical Center to address opioid addiction in rural America, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) Thursday guided new funding through the Senate Appropriations Committee to establish three "Rural Centers of Excellence on Substance Use Disorders" around the country.
Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriati more PR
Sen. Leahy Issues Statement at DOD, HHS, Labor, Education Appropriations Bill Markup (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement at the markup of the fiscal 2019 Department of Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill:
"Today we will mark up the last two of the 12 appropriations bills--the FY 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill, and the FY 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Bill. Like more PR
Sen. Leahy: Summary of the 2018 Farm Bill Markup (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
The five-year Farm Bill that cleared the U.S. Senate Thursday night includes significant wins for Vermont families, organic and dairy farms and rural development priorities. As a leading member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) played the key role in shaping provisions that are important to Vermont's economy, Vermont farmers, the food and nutrition of Vermon more PR
Sen. Manchin Demands DeVos Follow Congressional Intent for TRIO Funds (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) was joined by 16 Senators to demand U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos stop preventing first-generation college students from getting an education. To read the full letter click here (https://www.manchin.senate.gov/download/manchin-letter-to-secretary-devos-about-trio-funding-).
In March, Congress passed a budget bill that included a six percent increa more PR
Sen. Manchin Includes $3.7 Billion to Fight the Opioid Epidemic and $1.6 Billion for Community Health Centers in Spending Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, made sure that Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies and Department of Defense spending bills included funding to fight the opioid epidemic, community health centers, mine safety and miners' health. These bills were passed out of the Appropriations Committee today.
"As a member of t more PR
Sen. McConnell Issues Statement on Tax Reform (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on June 27, on tax reform:
Mr. President, this week I have been discussing how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is creating breathing room in family budgets. Yesterday I focused on the tax cuts themselves. Lower rates, a doubled standard deduction, a bigger child tax credit add up to serious savings for middle-class families.
Today I want to discuss the permanent pa more PR
Sen. Merkley Introduces Bill to Support Career, Technical Education Exploration Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 3152) to "establish a pilot grant program to support career and technical education exploration programs in middle schools and high schools."
The bill was introduced on June 27. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.
For more information, Sen. Jeff Merkley, 313 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3753; or in the state at 121 S.W. Salmon St., Ste. 1400 more ST
Sen. Murphy Issues Statement on Janus vs. AFSCME Decision (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The office of Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court released its decision in Janus vs. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31:
The case, fueled by a number of conservative and anti-worker groups, sought to weaken public sector unions that represent state and local government workers.
"This court continues to si more PR
Sen. Murray Issues Statement on Steps to Reduce Maternal Mortality Rate (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, top Democrat on the Senate Health Committee and the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, issued the following statement on the progress of the bipartisan steps to address high maternal mortality rate:
"It is entirely unacceptable that new mothers are dying in our country at rates far above any other developed country, that women of color are far more likely to more PR
Sen. Murray Writes to BIO, PhRMA CEOs Calling for Stronger Industry Steps to Address Workplace Harassment (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release:
Yesterday, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, sent letters to James C. Greenwood, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and Stephen J. Ubl, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Pha more PR
Sen. Portman, Senate CTE Caucus Support Bill to Strengthen Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The office of Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
Today the Senate HELP Committee voted to approve the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. Important components of the bill include better alignment with workforce needs and preserving accountability measures designed by states and localities. The bill passed unanimously ou more PR
Sen. Reed Helps Advance $179B Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill in U.S. Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
In an effort to make critical investments in working families, public health, and education, the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved the FY2019 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-H) Appropriations Bill.
U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), who helped craft the bill as a member of the Labor-H Subcommittee, was among those on the full com more PR
Sen. Rubio Secures Key Employment, Education, Health Care Funding Provisions for Florida (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
The Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday approved the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 19 Appropriations bill, which includes key funding and language provisions advanced by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) that are critical to spurring job creation, improving cancer research efforts, and increasing transparency of Chinese government-run Confucius more PR
Sen. Rubio Supports Farm Bill With Important Provisions for Florida Citrus and Agriculture (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Today the U.S. Senate approved the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill), which includes key provisions advanced by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to authorize funding for research and relief for Florida's citrus industry, including a provision to ensure that crop insurance policies be improved to meet the unique needs of Florida growers.
"Florida's economy and the livelihoods o more PR
Sen. Sanders Issues Statement on Janus vs. AFSCME Ruling (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The office of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Janus vs. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31:
"To nobody's surprise the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, sided with big money interests and against the needs of working people. Make no mistake about it: this decision is a direct assault on working families all over America. What the Koch brothers and other billionaires un more PR
Sen. Sasse Issues Statement on Associate Justice Kennedy's Retirement (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The office of Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement regarding Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement:
"Justice Kennedy will retire in July and the Supreme Court returns in October, so the Senate ought to spend August and September confirming the next Justice.
"America has an opportunity to do some civics education - a chance to celebrate our system of checks, balances, and limited government. President Trump has an opportunity more PR
Sen. Shaheen Adds Critical NH and National Defense Priorities & Extends Opioid Crisis Response Efforts in Funding Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Appropriations and Armed Services Committees, issued the following statements after the Appropriations Committee passed fiscal year (FY) 2019 funding legislation for the Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS). In the spending bills that passed with bipartisa more PR
Sen. Tester Leads Charge to Help First Generation College Students Earn Ttheir Degrees (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The office of Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Jon Tester is leading a group of 16 Senators demanding Education Secretary Betsy DeVos stop preventing first-generation college students from getting an education.
In March, Congress passed a budget bill that included a six percent increase in funding for TRIO Programs, which provide low-income, first generation college students with the support, resources, and guidance they need to more PR
Sen. Tester Passes Committee Bill to Invest in Education, Expand Access to Health Care & Help Working Families (10)
BUTTE, Montana, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release:
As a member of the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Senator Jon Tester advanced a bill Thursday that will invest in education, help working families, and increase access to health care across rural America. The bill now goes to the full Senate for a vote.
"Our budget reflects our priorities," Tester said. "By passing this bill we're prioritizing the health, education, and well- more PR
Sen. Udall Amendment Requires HHS Transparency on Family Separation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Tom Udall, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall secured passage of an amendment to require public transparency from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) about its care for thousands of children separated from their families under the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy during the Senate Appropriations Committee's consideration of the Fiscal Year 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and more PR
Sen. Warren Introduces Bill on VA Educational Assistance Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 3130) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to provide for the disapproval of any course of education for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs unless the educational institution providing the course permits individuals to attend or participate in courses pending payment by Department."
The bill was introduced on June 25 and was co-sponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark more ST
Sen. Warren Issues Statement on Career & Technical Education Bill Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following statement on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee vote to reauthorize the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act:
"My top priority for our nations' career and technical education programs is ensuring that all students--regardless of means or background--have access to career training that will provide a path to a good-paying job and a middle-class lifestyle. This requires more PR
Sen. Warren Joins Espaillat in Leading Members of Congress to Urge Extension of Housing Assistance for Displaced Puerto Rican Families (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led members in the House and Senate to send a letter (http://ct.symplicity.com/t/wrn/5cb9579ea5feef35c0de3afa1f803145/4066850105/realurl=https:/www.warren.senate.gov/download/bicameral-letter-to-fema-and-hud) to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and U more PR
Senate & House Democrats Introduce New Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Workers to Join Unions & Bargain Collectively (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, issued the following news release:
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), Representative Matt Cartwright (D-Penn.), Senate HELP Committee Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.), House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott (D-Va.), and House DPCC Co-Chair David Cicilline (D-R.I.) more PR
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Bipartisan Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Young Invincibles issued the following news release:
Earlier today, the Senate Appropriations Committee marked up and reported the FY2019 Labor-H Appropriations bill out of committee by a 30-1 vote. This legislation abandons cuts to several vital programs for young people that were included in the House bill, preserving many essential investments. The Senate bill also increases the annual Pell Grant by $100 dollars, but it does so by rescinding $600 million from the P more PR
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 1 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
Amounts to new budget authority
Total of bill as reported to the Senate...............$1,059,220,321,000
Amount of 2018 appropriations............................ 1 more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 10 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
TITLE III
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Education for the Disadvantaged
Appropriations, 2018.................................... $16,443,790,000
Budget estimate, 2019.. more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 11 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
Federal Direct Student Loan Program Account
Appropriations, 2018.................................... $350,000,000
Budget estimate, 2019............................. more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 12 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
Continues from Part 11 of 12
PAYMENT TO THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRUST
Appropriations, 2018.................................... $206,842,000
Budget estimate, 2019..... more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 2 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
JOB CORPS
Appropriations, 2018.................................... $1,718,655,000
Budget estimate, 2019................................... 1,296,938,000
Committee more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 3 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
BUREAU OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Appropriations, 2018.................................... $1,060,695,000
Budget estimate, 2019................................... 457,79 more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 4 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
EMERGING AND ZOONOTIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Appropriations, 2018.................................... $614,572,000
Budget estimate, 2019............................... more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 5 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
CDC-WIDE ACTIVITIES
Appropriations, 2018.................................... $273,570,000
Budget estimate, 2019................................... 155,000,000
Comm more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 6 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
EUNICE KENNEDY SHRIVER NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Appropriations, 2018.................................... $1,460,637,000
Budget estim more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 7 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
Increasing Diversity in Clinical Trials.--Inclusivity in clinical trials is a critical solution to ensure that patients receive the safest, most efficacious and preci more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 8 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
MEDICAL EXPENDITURES PANEL SURVEYS
The Committee provides $69,991,000 for Medical Expenditure Panel Surveys [MEPS], which collect detailed information annually from more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 9 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES
Appropriations, 2018.................................... $444,765,000
Budget estimate, 2019................................... 55 more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on DOD Appropriations Bill 2019 (Part 2 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-290) on legislation (S. 3159) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Richard C. Shelby, R-Alabama, on June 28.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW
Civilian Workforce.--The Committee expects the Department of Defense to maintain a stable, effective, right-sized civilian cadre. The Committee further expects the hiring process to more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill Supporting Programs That Support Women and Young People (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy issued the following news release:
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee passed a Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education (LHHS) Appropriations bill by a strong bipartisan vote of 30-1 that maintains current funding for the Title X family planning program and the evidence-based Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program. Specifically, the Senate bill provides the following for FY 20 more PR
Senate Appropriations Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill Supporting Programs That Support Women, Young People (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Power to Decide issued the following news release:
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee passed a Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education (LHHS) Appropriations bill by a strong bipartisan vote of 30-1 that maintains current funding for the Title X family planning program and the evidence-based Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program. Specifically, the Senate bill provides the following for FY 2019:
* $286.5 million for the Title X Family P more PR
Senate Appropriations Committee Passes Funding Bill That Includes Durbin Priority of Increased Medical Research Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced a $2 billion, or 5.4 percent, increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which passed 30-1 out of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Over the past five years, Durbin has work more PR
Senate Appropriations Committee Schedules Markup on Two Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued the following markup information: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act at 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10:30 a.m. on June 28:
Agenda
Markup of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019
Markup of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
NOTE: The markup webcast wil more PR
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Schedules Markup on Labor, HHS, Education Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies issued the following markup information: Fiscal 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations Bill at 138 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 11 a.m. on June 26:
Presiding: Senator Roy Blunt (R-Missouri)
Agenda
Markup of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
NOTE: The markup webcast will be more PR
Senate Banking Committee Issues Testimony From Harvard Law School (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by John F. Cogan Jr., professor of law and economics at Harvard Law School, at a hearing entitled "Legislative Proposals to Examine Corporate Governance":
"Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Brown, and members of the Committee, I thank you for inviting me to testify. Effective corporate governance is a crucial foundation for economic growth, and by providing accountability and legitimacy to more PR
Senate Bill Would Shortchange IRS, Again (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following news release:
The Senate Appropriations Committee-approved 2019 budget for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) would further weaken the agency's ability to serve taxpayers and enforce the 2017 tax law. At $11.3 billion, the committee's proposed level for the IRS is below the 2018 funding level -- which is already too low and which is 18 percent below the 2010 level adjusted for inflation. The Senate committee more PR
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Sets Hearing on Eight Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following hearing information: Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act, Interstate Transport Act, TSA LEAP Pay Reform Act, Strengthening the Cooperative Observer Program Act, Transportation Worker Identification Credential Act, Women in Aerospace Education Act, Strengthening Aviation Security Act and Global Aviation System Security Reform Act; and Nominations of Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Admini more PR
Senate Committee Advances All 12 FY2019 Appropriations Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today announced that the committee has approved all 12 fiscal year 2019 appropriations bills with strong, bipartisan support in advance of the July 4th recess. The committee has operated under an aggressive schedule since Shelby became chairman in April, generating momentum for a return to regu more PR
Senate Committee Advances Funding for Lupus Research (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Lupus Foundation of America issued the following news release:
Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee voted to approve its Fiscal Year 2019 Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations bill, as well as its Fiscal Year 2019 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) Appropriations bill. Both spending bills include critical new funding to advance lupus research. This includes a $1 million increase for the National Lupus Patient Registry at t more PR
Senate Committee Clears FY2019 Labor, HHS, & Education Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
The Senate Committee on Appropriations today advanced the FY2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Act, which continues investments in critical medical research, opioid abuse prevention and treatment, and education.
The committee-approved funding measure contains $179.3 billion, an increase of $2.2 billion above the more PR
Senate Conducted Nine Committee Hearings on June 26 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Senate conducted nine committee hearings on June 26:
*Appropriations:
Subcommittee on Department of Defense:
Approved for full committee consideration an original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019.
Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies:
Approved for full committee consideration an original bill making appropriations for the Department more PR
Senate Conducted Seven Committee Hearings on June 27 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Senate conducted seven committee hearings on June 27:
*Appropriations:
Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs:
To examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2019 for the Department of State, after receiving testimony from Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State.
*Commerce, Science, and Transportation:
Favorably reported the following business items:
- S. 645, to require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct an assessment a more PR
Senate Conducted Six Committee Hearings on June 28 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate conducted six committee hearings on June 28:
*Appropriations:
Favorably reported the following business items:
- An original bill (S. 3158) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019; and
- An original bill (S. 3159) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019.
*Armed Services:
Favorably more PR
Senate CTE Caucus Supports Bill to Strengthen Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The office of Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
In the Senate HELP Committee, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a co-chair of the Senate CTE Caucus, voted today to advance the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act out of the Committee. The bill represents a bipartisan compromise to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. Important components of the bill include better alignment with w more PR
Senate Farm Bill Doesn't Help Food Stamp Participants Fight Heart Disease, Diabetes (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine issued the following news release:
The Senate passed a farm bill today that does little to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants fight the obesity, heart disease, and diabetes that they disproportionally suffer and die from, says the nonprofit Physicians Committee. The group is urging Congress to work together to incorporate the SNAP Healthy Incentives Act or Healthy Staples plan into the final farm bill more PR
Senate Finance Committee Issues Report on HEAL Substance Use Disorders Act (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-284) on legislation (S. 3120) to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to help end addictions and lessen substance abuse disorders. The report was advanced by Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, R-Utah, on June 25.
I. LEGISLATIVE BACKGROUND
The Committee on Finance, having considered S. 3120, a bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to help end addictions and lessen substance abuse disorders more ST
Senate Finance Committee Issues Report on HEAL Substance Use Disorders Act (Part 2 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-284) on legislation (S. 3120) to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to help end addictions and lessen substance abuse disorders. The report was advanced by Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, R-Utah, on June 25.
Continues from Part 1 of 2
SECTION 207: SECURING FLEXIBILITY TO TREAT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
Present law
The IMD exclusion is a long-standing policy under Medicaid that prohibits the federal governme more ST
Senate Health & Education Committee Sets Hearing on Five Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following hearing information: Infants Early Reauthorization, Maternal Health Accountability Act, Sports Licensure Medical Clarity Act, Using Data to Help Protect Children and Families Act, and Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education; and Nominations of Education Assistant Secretary and Labor Assistant Secretary at 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 2:30 p.m. on June 26:
Agenda
* S.3029, Prem more PR
Senate Health Committee Sets Hearing on Reducing Health Care Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee issued the following hearing information: How to Reduce Health Care Costs: Understanding the Cost of Health Care in America at 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building at 10 a.m. on June 27:
Witnesses
* Melinda Buntin, Mike Curb Professor and Chair, Department of Health Policy, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
* Ashish Jha, Director, Harvard Global Health Institute, K. T. Li Professor and more PR
Senate HELP Committee Advances Bills to Help Prevent Premature Births, Improve Career and Technical Education (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release:
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee today approved reauthorizations of the PREEMIE Act, aimed at preventing premature births, and the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
"In Tennessee, about 11 percent of babies are born preterm," Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said. "I first introduced more PR
Senate HELP Committee Advances Bills to Help Prevent Premature Births, Improve Career and Technical Education Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The office of Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee today approved reauthorizations of the PREEMIE Act, aimed at preventing premature births, and the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
"In Tennessee, about 11 percent of babies are born preterm," Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said. "I first introduced the PREEMIE Act in 2003, with the encouragement of the Marc more PR
Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Issues Report on Repeal Insurance Plans of Multi-State Program Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-277) on legislation (S. 2221) to repeal the multi-State plan program. The report was advanced by Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, on June 18.
Excerpts of the report follow:
I. PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
S. 2221, the Repeal Insurance Plans of the Multi-State Program Act, or the RIP MSP Act, repeals the Multi-State Plan (MSP) Program authorized under Section 1334 of the Patient Protection a more ST
Senate Passes Hirono Provision to Help Volcano-Impacted Farmers on Hawaii Island in 2018 Farm Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
Senator Mazie K. Hirono successfully included a provision in the 2018 Senate Farm Bill that would allow volcano-impacted farmers to retroactively apply for coverage under the Non-insured Crop Assistance Program (NAP). The bipartisan Farm Bill, which sets policy and funding levels for agriculture and nutrition programs through 2023, was approved in the Senate by a 86-11 vote. The bill must now more PR
Senate Publishes Executive Communications 5630 to 5669 From Executive Branch on June 27 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Senate on June 27 published 40 executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-5630. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Tolfenpyrad; Pesticide Tolerances" (FRL No. 9976- 21) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 22, 2018; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Fores more PR
Senate Publishes Executive Communications 5778 to 5802 From Executive Branch on June 28 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate on June 28 published 25 executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-5778. A communication from the Chief Management Officer, Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Department's establishment of Cross Functional Teams (CFTs); to the Committee on Armed Services.
EC-5779. A communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the more PR
Senate Schedules Eight Committee Hearings for June 26 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Senate scheduled eight committee hearings for June 26:
*Appropriations:
Subcommittee on Department of Defense:
Business meeting to markup an original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019.
Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies:
Business meeting to markup an original bill making appropriations for the Department of Labor, Department of Hea more PR
Senate Schedules Five Committee Hearings for June 28 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Senate scheduled five committee hearings for June 28:
*Appropriations:
Business meeting to markup:
- an original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019,
- an original bill making appropriations for the Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30.
*Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs:
To examine leg more PR
Senate Small Business Committee Issues Testimony From Miranda Electric (10)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 30 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following testimony by Rolando Miranda, founder and president of Miranda Electric, at a field hearing entitled "Opportunities and Challenges with the Small Business Administration's Federal Contracting Programs":
"Good afternoon Chairman Risch, Senator Sullivan, and Senator Murkowski. My name is Rolando Miranda, but you can call me Rollie. I am the founder and President of Miranda Electric, Incorpo more PR
Senate Small Business Committee Issues Testimony From Old Harbor Native (10)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 30 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following testimony by Old Harbor Native CEO Carl Marrs at a field hearing entitled "Opportunities and Challenges with the Small Business Administration's Federal Contracting Programs":
"Thank you for the opportunity to submit this testimony. My name is Carl Marrs, and I am Chief Executive Officer of Old Harbor Native Corporation, an Alaska Native Village Corporation formed pursuant to the Alaska N more PR
Senate Small Business Committee Issues Testimony From Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes (10)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 30 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following testimony by Chalyee Eesh Peterson, president of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, at a field hearing entitled "Opportunities and Challenges with the Small Business Administration's Federal Contracting Programs":
"Good afternoon Mr. Chairman, Mr. Ranking Member, Members of the Committee, and especially, Senator Sullivan - thank you for inviting me to te more PR
Senate-Passed Bipartisan Farm Bill Includes Several Donnelly-Led Provisions That Would Help Indiana (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
This afternoon, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, a member of the Senate Ag Committee, helped the Senate pass the 2018 Farm Bill in a broad bipartisan vote 86-11. The bill includes a number of Donnelly-written and -supported provisions. Donnelly spoke on the Senate floor late yesterday to discuss how the bill would support Hoosier farmers, families, and rural communities. Donnelly helped craft and vot more PR
Senator Wesley Meredith Presents Fayetteville State University With Senatorial Statement (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, June 28 -- Fayetteville State University issued the following news release:
Senator Wesley Meredith submitted a Senatorial Statement to Fayetteville State University (FSU) Chancellor James Anderson in honor of the university's 150th Anniversary. The presentation was made on June 26, 2018 in Raleigh.
During the presentation, Sen. Meredith requested that the Rules Chair Bill Rabon temporarily suspend the rules to permit Chancellor Anderson to be recognized on the Se more PR
Sens. Booker, Harris, Rep. Meeks Introduce Resolution Honoring Contributions of African Americans to America's Musical Heritage (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Kamala Harris (D-CA), along with Representative Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY-05), introduced a resolution designating June as African American Music Appreciation Month, to recognize the contributions of African Americans to America's music heritage and to raise awareness of the need for greater access to music education for African American students.
Als more PR
Sens. Boozman, Cotton Announce AmeriCorps Funding for Arkansas (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton announced that Arkansas will benefit from $2.8 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency responsible for AmeriCorps and other national service programs. These investments will support 124 AmeriCorps members on the ground who will work on some of the most pressing issues in Arkansas more PR
Sens. Brown, Portman Secure Bipartisan Provision in Farm Bill to Assist Central State University (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) today secured an amendment to the Senate Farm Bill that would assist Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. For more than 100 years, Central State University was denied 1890 Land Grant status, meaning it was ineligible for funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its innovative scientific research. In 2014, Brown more PR
Sens. Cantwell, Murray Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as Pride Month (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty Murray (D-WA) yesterday joined their Democratic Senate colleagues to introduce a Senate resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month. The resolution notes the contributions of LGBTQ individuals to American society and major milestones in the fight for equal treatment of LGBTQ Americans, and resolves to continue efforts to ensure the equal t more PR
Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce $2.7 Million for Head Start Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,738,731 for the Central West Virginia Community Action Association from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Head Start. Funding will support Head Start programs in Harrison and Lewis counties.
"A solid education opens the door more PR
Sens. Capito, Manchin Announce $75,000 for West Virginia University Research Corporation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The office of Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $75,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the West Virginia University Research Corporation. The project, a coordinated effort between the university and local school districts to address the lack of advanced teacher training opportun more PR
Sens. Cardin, Van Hollen Announce $14.5 Million in Maryland AmeriCorps Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-Md.) today announced $14,582,888 million in AmeriCorps funding. The grants - issued by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency responsible for AmeriCorps and other national service programs - will sustain nearly 1,000 AmeriCorps members on the ground in Maryland. AmeriCorps service members will work more PR
Sens. Cassidy, Cantwell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost High School Coding Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The office of Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) today introduced the bipartisan Coding Opportunities and Development for Equitable Students (CODES) Act to help high schools throughout the country establish or expand coding education programs by creating a new grant program within the National Activities Fund at the U.S. Department of Education. These competitive grants woul more PR
Sens. Manchin and Capito Announce More Than $5 Million in AmeriCorps Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that West Virginia has been awarded $5,016,100 in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency for volunteering and service programs.
"Those who dedicate their time and talents to serving their comm more PR
Sens. Manchin and Capito Secure $75K for West Virginia University Research Corporation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The office of Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $75,000 from the National Science Foundation for the West Virginia University Research Corporation. The project, a coordinated effort between the university and local school districts to address the lack of advanced teacher training opportunities, is entitled " more PR
Sens. Manchin, Capito Announce $2.7 Million for Head Start Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Appropriations Committee, today announced $2,738,731 for the Central West Virginia Community Action Association from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Head Start. Funding will support Head Start programs in Harrison and Lewis counties.
"Providing a strong early education system is in more PR
Sens. Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as Pride Month (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) yesterday joined their Democratic Senate colleagues to introduce a Senate resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month. The resolution notes the contributions of LGBTQ individuals to American society and major milestones in the fight for equal treatment of LGBTQ Americans, and resolves to continue efforts to ensure the equal tre more PR
Sens. Shaheen, Hassan Announce More Than $4 Million in AmeriCorps Funding in New Hampshire (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan announced today that New Hampshire has received more than $4 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that administers AmeriCorps and other national service programs. The funding from CNCS will support 298 AmeriCorps members in New Hampshire. The funding is a significant incr more PR
Sens. Shaheen, Hassan Join Senate & House Democrats to Introduce New Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Workers to Join Unions & Bargain Collectively (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Senate and House Democrats yesterday to introduce the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act, bicameral legislation to guarantee the right for public employees to organize, act concertedly and bargain collectively in states that currently do not afford these basic protections. Senate and House Democrats introduced the more PR
Sens. Tester, Bullock, Announce Over $5 Million in AmeriCorps Funds for Montana (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Jon Tester and Governor Steve Bullock announced today that Montana will receive a total of $5,258,327 in funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for AmeriCorps programs that support land and water conservation, state parks, energy efficiency, and access to justice.
"AmeriCorps volunteers work hard to protect our public lands, to strengthen our communit more PR
Sens. Udall, Heinrich Announce Major Wins for Young Farmers and Ranchers, Dairies, and Tribes in Farm Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in the Senate to pass the 2018 Farm Bill - major legislation that supports New Mexico farmers and ranchers, and helps every county in the state by protecting the farm and social safety net, while making strategic investments in broadband, clean energy, clean drinking water, rural economic more PR
Sens. Warner & Kaine Announce $2.8 Million To Support Nursing Education And Retention At George Mason University (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The office of Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced $2,774,825 in federal funding to support nursing education at George Mason University over the next four years. The funding will be used to recruit, admit, and retain students interested in pursuing nursing careers in Prince William and Fairfax Counties.
"We are thrilled to announce funding to support students interested in nursing at George Maso more PR
Sens. Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $800,000 for Virginia Commonwealth University to Conduct Education Research (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced that Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) will receive $823,698 in federal funding to conduct research that aims to promote the emotional and behavioral well-being for early elementary students (children ages six through eight) in the classroom.
"We are pleased to announce funding to support Virginia Commonwealth University's more PR
Sens. Wyden, Castro, Van Hollen, Sanders Introduce Measure to Restore Oversight of Federal Facilities (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Joaquin Castro, today were joined by Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., to introduce the Restoring Oversight for Members of Congress Act in the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives.
Following the Trump administration's policy of separating migrant children from their parents and housing them in federal facilities across the nation, thi more PR
SF Board of Education Approves Budget for 2018-19 School Year (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 27 -- The San Francisco Unified School District issued the following news release:
The San Francisco Board of Education unanimously approved the $889,600,221 total operating budget for the 2018-19 school year, an increase of more than $26 million from the previous year.
The district's budget reflects an increase in funding from the state -- for the first time since its implementation in 2013, the Local Control Funding Formula -- California's primary source of s more PR
SFA's Fancy Food Show Features Food Industry Innovation and Disruption (10)
NEW YORK, June 28 -- The Specialty Food Association issued the following news release:
The fastest-growing segment of the food industry, specialty food, is meeting this weekend in New York at the 64th annual Summer Fancy Food Show. Presented by the Specialty Food Association (SFA), a not-for-profit association with over 3,500 members, including food artisans, importers, buyers and entrepreneurs, the show features 2,600+ companies exhibiting over 200,000 specialty foods - something for every pal more PR
Shaheen, Hassan Join Senate & House Democrats to Introduce New Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Workers to Join Unions & Bargain Collectively (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Senate and House Democrats yesterday to introduce the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act, bicameral legislation to guarantee the right for public employees to organize, act concertedly and bargain collectively in states that currently do not afford these basic protections. Senate and House Democrats introduced the l more PR
Sharing Session Cum Prize Presentation Ceremony of "Reading Battle" Helping Students to Excel As 21st Century Learners: Excel in Reading, Writing, Digital Skills and Creativity (10)
POKFULAM, Hong Kong, June 29 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release:
Reading is the basis for learning. However, many students have not developed an interest and ability in reading. As a result, they suffer in courses and assignments that require good comprehension ability. Through applying various game mechanics (points, e-badges and levels) into the design of an e-quiz platform called "Reading Battle (RB)", Dr Samuel Chu, the principal investigator of the project, an more PR
Shelly Powers Appointed as NOVA's Medical Education Campus Dean of Allied Health (10)
ANNANDALE, Virginia, June 19 -- Northern Virginia Community College issued the following news release:
Shelly Powers, has been appointed as the dean of allied health for Northern Virginia Community College's Medical Education Campus (MEC) effective June 25.
Powers has over 19 years of experience in higher education, which includes administrative, academic teaching and consulting. Additionally, she has over 30 years of experience as a physician assistant. She is certified by the National Commis more PR
SHU Offers Tuition-Free Master's Degree for Ghanaian Nurses (10)
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, June 29 -- Sacred Heart University issued the following news:
Fourteen nurses in Ghana are earning their master's degrees and will be able to educate student nurses and improve patient outcomes, thanks to an innovative, tuition-free partnership with Sacred Heart University.
The partnership between SHU's College of Nursing and Ghana's Holy Family Nursing & Midwifery Training College boosts faculty expertise and nurses' training in the rural Sunyani region and helps SHU l more PR
Sierra College Receives Statewide Honors as Multiple Programs Earn 'Strong Workforce Stars' (10)
ROCKLIN, California, June 20 -- Sierra College issued the following news release:
Fourteen of Sierra College's Career and Technical Programs earned California Community Colleges' Strong Workforce Stars recognition for their success in improving student employment and wage outcomes. The Registered Nursing Program met all three criteria and achieved the Gold Star level. The numbers are impressive, of nursing graduates at Sierra:
* 100 percent are employed in a job similar to their field of study more PR
Sierra Nevada Corporation President Eren Ozmen Receives Prestigious Award for Leadership in Aerospace and National Security (10)
SPARKS, Nevada, June 29 -- Sierra Nevada issued the following news release:
For exceptional contributions to American jobs and national security, Women in Defense (WID), an affiliate of National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), presented Eren Ozmen, president and owner of Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), with the notable Service to the Flag award. Honoring only two women annually--one top government leader and one distinguished industry leader--the award recognizes women who have made a s more PR
Sifuentez Appointed to Head Center for Humanities (10)
MERCED, California, June 28 -- The University of California-Merced issued the following news:
As new director of the Center for the Humanities, Professor Mario Sifuentez ' sights are set on a fuller understanding of rural communities and how best to help them.
He's got a multi-pronged plan for work that will be done through the center during his three-year-term. He wants to focus on social justice through the lenses of water, health, immigration, prisons and economic development; and work with more PR
Sister Mary Persico Announces New Trustees and Board Officers (10)
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- Marywood University issued the following news release:
Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D., Marywood University President, recently announced that five new trustees have been elected to Marywood's Board of Trustees. New board members include: Mary Lawler Murphy Fox, Ph.D., Tunkhannock, Pa.; Frank Kelleher, Ormand Beach, Fla.; John J. Lawless, Dunmore, Pa.; Alejandra Marroquin, Scranton, Pa.; and Robert Tamburro, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. In addition, the slate of board of more PR
Sisters in Service: Closing Joint Warfighter's Diversity Gap (10)
SAN DIEGO, California, June 28 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
By 1st Lt. Annabel Monroe
Public Affairs
The Joint Women's Leadership Symposium at the San Diego Convention Center June 20-22, 2018, included attendees from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and other service members from 20 different countries.
As the largest gathering of military women in the nation, it marked the 31st annual symposium hosted by the Sea Service Leadership Association. Wh more PR
Six Judges Appointed to Judicial Education Advisory Committee (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, June 27 -- The Kansas Office of Judicial Administration issued the following news release:
The Kansas Supreme Court appointed five judges to the Judicial Education Advisory Committee and reappointed a sixth judge.
Appointed to three-year terms beginning July 1 and ending June 30, 2021 were:
District Magistrate Judge Julie Cowell, serving in Pawnee County of the 24th Judicial District
District Judge Steven Hornbaker, serving in Geary County of the 8th Judicial District
Distri more PR
Sixty-Two Percent View Planned Parenthood Favorably (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Gallup, a research-based, global performance-management consulting company, issued the following news:
Sixty-two percent of Americans hold a favorable opinion of Planned Parenthood, the powerful pro-choice group whose high-profile role in the abortion debate has thrust it into the news once again this month.
President Donald Trump and Republican congressional leaders are attempting to cut off federal funding for the organization because of its role as a major provider of more PR
Smucker Testifies Before Bipartisan Budget Reform Panel (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Testifying today before the Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) urged his colleagues in the House and Senate to use a transparent process to develop and enact reforms that will fix the broken federal budget process and deliver real, systemic, and meaningful results.
Rep. Smucker highlighted his work on the Basic Education Funding Commissi more PR
SNMMI 65th Annual Meeting Sets the Stage for a Revolution in Precision Medicine (10)
RESTON, Virginia, June 28 -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release:
More than 5,000 physicians, technologists, scientists and exhibitors gathered for the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's 65th Annual Meeting, held June 23-26 in Philadelphia.
The meeting had more than 850 scientific oral presentations and nearly 1,000 posters, as well as sessions on new tracers and applications, emerging technologies, updates on appropriate use more PR
Social Inclusion and Integration of Migrant Communities in Tyrol (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 29 -- The European Committee of the Regions issued the following news release:
Like many parts of the European Union, the regions of Tyrol in Austria and South Tyrol in Italy have a history of receiving migrants from different parts of the world. A cross-border project brought the two regions together to develop tools, analyses and information services which are helping to ensure the smoother integration of immigrant communities while tacking issues such as racism and di more PR
Sociology of Education Journal Issues Four Research Articles in January 2018 Edition (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sociology of Education, a journal from the American Sociological Association that says it provides a forum for studies in the sociology of education and human social development, published four research articles on the following topics in its January 2018 edition:
* Conformers, Adaptors, Imitators, and Rejecters: How No-excuses Teachers' Cultural Toolkits Shape Their Responses to Control
* Income Segregation between School Districts and Inequality in Students' Achievemen more PR
South Arts Awards Over $275,000 in Arts Grants Throughout Region (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 -- The Tennessee Arts Commission issued the following news:
South Arts, a nonprofit regional arts organization, has awarded 68 grants totaling $276,949 to arts organization throughout the South. These funds, made possible through partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, support the presentation of touring performing and literary artists in public performances and readings along with educational activities throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, more PR
Southeast Asian American Advocates and Allies Storm Capitol Hill to Denounce Family Separation, Push for Education, Health Reform (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Southeast Asia Resource Action Center issued the following news release:
Community organizers, students, and professionals representing a range of public services from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., from June 20-22 for the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center's 19th annual Leadership and Advocacy Training (LAT) Program. Coinciding with a worsening immigration crisis at the nation's border along with anti-immigrant proposals under consideration by Co more PR
Special Education Teachers in Short Supply (10)
UTICA, New York, June 29 -- Utica College issued the following news release:
There is a serious shortage of special education teachers in the U.S., where 49 out of 50 states have reported shortages. According to the National Coalition on Personnel Shortages in Special Education and Related Services, more than half of all school districts have difficulty recruiting qualified teachers to more than six million children requiring special education in the U.S.
"There are not enough professionals to more PR
SPIE Applauds Senate Introduction of Bipartisan Quantum Legislation, House Science Committee Action on Quantum Legislation (10)
BELLINGHAM, Washington, June 28 -- The Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers issued the following news release:
Chairman John Thune (R-SD) and Ranking Member Bill Nelson (D-FL) of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation introduced the National Quantum Initiative Act (H.R. 6227) in the U.S. Senate, bipartisan quantum legislation which will create a comprehensive national policy to encourage quantum research and technology and help establish a workforce capable o more PR
SR Education Group Ranks UNF a 2018 Best, Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 26 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news release:
The University of North Florida has been named a 2018 Best and Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Online College by SR Education Group, a leading education research publisher.
"This is something the whole campus can be proud of," explained Kaitlin Legg, UNF LGBT Resource Center director. "The LGBT Center is vital in this work, but it's a collaborative effort between all of the University's employee more PR
SRU's RN to BSN Program Earns National Top 50 Ranking (10)
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news:
Slippery Rock University has been ranked in the Top 50 online Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs for 2018 by Best College Reviews.
Best College Reviews remarked that Slippery Rock University, ranked at number 26 with six points, is "a pioneer in online RN to BSN education."
According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, earning a BSN is now the minimum more PR
SST Committee Approves the National Quantum Initiative Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release:
The U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee today unanimously approved the National Quantum Initiative Act (H.R. 6227), introduced by Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and co-sponsored by Committee Ranking Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) along with 24 committee members.
Chairman Smith: "Today's unanimous vote for the National Quantu more PR
St. Francis Woman Sentenced for Escape From Custody (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 28 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota, Ronald A. Parsons Jr., issued the following news release:
United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a St. Francis, South Dakota, woman convicted of Escape from Custody was sentenced by Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.
Aprielle Poitra, age 22, was sentenced on June 25, 2018, to 2 months in federal prison and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fun more PR
St. Lawrence Leadership Institute Celebrates Class of 2018 Graduates (10)
POTSDAM, New York, June 29 -- The State University of New York's Potsdam campus issued the following news:
The St. Lawrence Leadership Institute at SUNY Potsdam recognized the graduates of its Class of 2018 in a special ceremony earlier this month. The successful cohort of students spent the past year gaining leadership experience, learning about pressing issues facing the North Country, and preparing final presentations relevant to their interests.
"I was able to take away a deeper understan more PR
State Budget Completion Highlights Need for Further Reforms (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 28 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Pennsylvania State Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill:
The finalized state budget package included no new tax increases or fees on taxpayers all while providing record investments in state programs like education, the opioid epidemic, school safety, combatting welfare fraud and more. The total increase in state spending from the prior budget is still below the rate of inflation.
Feder more PR
State Regents Appoint Function Change and Mission Expansion Subcommittee (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 29 -- Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education issued the following news release:
At their meeting yesterday, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education announced the formation of a subcommittee to develop recommendations and action items related to institutional requests for function change and/or mission expansion for State Regents' consideration. This action follows the State Regents' May 25 approval of a moratorium deferring consideration of potential c more PR
State Regents Continue to Keep Tuition Affordable (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 28 -- Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education issued the following news release:
The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education today approved moderate increases to tuition and mandatory fees for Oklahoma's public colleges and universities. Tuition and mandatory fees for in-state undergraduate students will increase an average of 4.0 percent statewide for the 2018-19 academic year.
"While we appreciate that our state system of higher education did not receive more PR
State-of-the-art Equipment for Staff and Students as Pound Sterling41 Million New Building Opens (10)
BIRMINGHAM, England, June 28 -- Birmingham City University issued the following news release:
Thousands of Birmingham staff and students have been given access to state-of-the-art sports equipment, laboratories and teaching space after a new pound sterling41 million university building was officially opened today (Thursday 28 June).
Birmingham City University has formally opened the multimillion pound expansion to its City South Campus in Edgbaston which will be home to its Health, Education a more PR
Steve Youngwood and Sherrie Westin, Who Have Played Pivotal Roles in the Organization's Global Growth, Named to Newly-Created Divisional President Positions (10)
NEW YORK, June 29 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release:
Jeffrey D. Dunn, President and Chief Executive of Sesame Workshop, today announced the elevation of two senior executives, Steve Youngwood and Sherrie Rollins Westin, from Executive Vice Presidents to newly-created Divisional President titles. Both new titles take effect immediately.
Youngwood, currently the Chief Operating Officer for the Workshop and Executive Vice President for Media & Education is being named Presi more PR
Stoneberger to Chair Regional Board of Directors for Higher Education HR Association (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, June 25 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
Sharon Stoneberger, recruitment and human resources shared services manager at Montana State University, has been selected to chair the Western region board of directors for the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources.
Stoneberger will serve for the 2018-19 fiscal year. Her term begins July 1.
"It's an honor to be chosen to chair the Western region board," Stoneberger said. "This is an more PR
Student Chapter of Professional Engineering Society Launches at Tarleton (10)
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, June 28 -- Tarleton State University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release:
Tarleton State University has established a student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the nation's oldest engineering society.
The new chapter will provide Tarleton students with professional networking and education opportunities and allow them to compete in prestigious student competitions, such as the National Student Steel Bridge Compe more PR
Student Conservation Association to Receive $27,840 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $27,840 cooperative agreement to the Student Conservation Association of Arlington, Virginia, for conservation and service projects at the Canyon de Chelly National Monument in Arizona.
The agency description of the grant states: "These experiences will enhance and enrich their lives by bringing them to a greater sense of connection to the resources and history of Canyon de Ch more ST
Student-Run Mental Health Education Efforts May Help Improve Mental Health Climate on College Campuses (10)
SANTA MONICA, California, June 27 -- RAND issued the following news release:
Getting college students to engage with peer-run organizations that focus on mental health awareness can improve college students' knowledge about mental health, reduce stigma, and may play an important role in improving the campus climate toward mental health, according to a new RAND Corporation study.
The study, which involved 1,129 students from 12 California college campuses, is the largest longitudinal study exam more PR
Students Travel West to Study Landforms, Climate Change, Sacred Landscapes (10)
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, June 28 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news:
Assessing the impact of climate change on forests and lakes, eradicating invasive species to improve an ecosystem, and studying Native American and Mormon sacred landscapes were just a few of the learning activities that 17 University of Wisconsin-Platteville students accomplished during the "Western Trip," a three-week geography field experience in the central part of the western United States more PR
Study Explores What Makes Strong Science Teachers (10)
BURLINGTON, Vermont, June 28 -- The University of Vermont issued the following news:
A new study shows that eighth-grade science teachers without an educational background in science are less likely to practice inquiry-oriented science instruction, a pedagogical approach that develops students' understanding of scientific concepts and engages students in hands-on science projects. This research offers new evidence for why U.S. middle-grades students may lag behind their global peers in scientif more PR
Study Identifies Reefs With Potential to Survive Climate Change's Impacts (10)
NEW YORK, June 28 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release:
A new study published in Conservation Letters identifies reefs globally that have the potential to survive the growing threat of climate change and to help revive degraded marine ecosystems if they are protected from other threats. Currently, coral reef ecosystems around the globe face near total loss by 2050. As climate change becomes the largest threat to the survival of reefs around the world, those ide more PR
Sue Neuman Hochberg Elected Chair of HUC-JIR Board of Governors (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, June 27 -- The Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion issued the following news release:
Sue Neuman Hochberg, a distinguished philanthropist and officer of the Board of Governors of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) was elected Chair at its meeting in New York on June 4, 2018.
Rabbi David Ellenson, HUC-JIR Interim President, stated, "A beloved lay leader of our institution for nearly two decades, Sue Neuman Hochberg is devoted to o more PR
Sulkin Gift Benefits Middle Schoolers in Summer Science Program at WWU (10)
BELLINGHAM, Washington, June 27 -- Western Washington University issued the following news release:
A group of 20 to 25 middle school students will be the first class to take a new Western Washington University Youth Programs course this summer, thanks to the generosity of Shelley and Steve Sulkin of Bellingham.
The Sulkins made a $50,000 gift to the Western Washington University Foundation to establish the Sulkin STEM Inclusion Odyssey of Science Fund. Shelley Sulkin is a retired teacher, who more PR
Summary Of The Labor, Health And Human Services, Education, And Related Programs FY19 Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
The fiscal year 2019 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations bill provides a total of $181.2 billion in discretionary budget authority - $2.2 billion more than the fiscal year 2018 level and $11.9 billion more than the budget request. The total funding includes $179.3 billion more PR
Summary: FY2019 Labor, HHS, & Education Appropriations Bill Gains Subcommittee Approval (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
The fiscal year 2019 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations bill provides a total of $181.2 billion in discretionary budget authority - $2.2 billion more than the fiscal year 2018 level and $11.9 billion more than the budget request. The total funding includes $179.3 billion more PR
Summer Surgery School at Fanshawe (10)
LONDON, Ontario, June 28 -- Fanshawe College issued the following news:
On Wednesday, June 27, faculty and students from the Schools of Health Sciences and Nursing were proud to host students from Western who are entering their second and third year of medical school, as well as students entering the third and fourth year of the Western-Fanshawe Collaborative BScN program as part of the Western inter-professional surgery school. The purpose of the four-day workshop was for student participants more PR
SUNY Oswego to Host Camp College for High School Students The Premier Pre-College Experience Exposes Students to College Life and the College Process (10)
OSWEGO, New York, June 28 -- The State University of New York's Oswego campus issued the following news release:
SUNY Oswego will welcome 180 high school students from New York City, Long Island, the North Country and points across the state to campus July 6 to 8 for Camp College, an important step toward college access -- and college success.
A diverse group on several levels -- geographically, culturally, racially and socioeconomically, as well as their interests academically -- the students more PR
SUNY Potsdam Names J. Eric Johnston-Ortiz as College's Next VP for Business Affairs (10)
POTSDAM, New York, June 29 -- The State University of New York's Potsdam campus issued the following news:
SUNY Potsdam has appointed J. Eric Johnston-Ortiz as the College's new vice president for business affairs and chief financial officer. He brings years of experience as an accomplished finance officer for public higher education institutions.
"I am very excited and grateful for this opportunity to work at SUNY Potsdam. It is truly a welcoming environment. I appreciate the confidence that more PR
Supreme Court Ruling to Uphold Trump Administration's Travel Ban Harmful to Students (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Association of Community Colleges issued the following news release:
The Supreme Court yesterday ruled that President Trump has the authority to implement a travel ban that restricts entry to the U.S. for nationals from seven countries--mostly Muslim-majority nations. This ruling is disappointing and concerning to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and to many in higher education.
There are nearly 100,000 international students attending U more PR
Supreme Court Sides With Corporations and Billionaires Against Working People (10)
BURLINGAME, California, June 27 -- The California Teachers Association issued the following news release:
The U.S. Supreme Court today issued a 5-4 decision in a case that had been bankrolled by corporate interests who wanted to rig the economic system further in their favor and make it even harder for working people to come together and speak up for each other. The ruling is a radical interpretation of the First Amendment and is a sweeping paradigm shift as it will make it more difficult for p more PR
Swim to Survive Day: Free Drowning Prevention Courses in July for Vancouver Youth (10)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 27 -- The city of Vancouver issued the following news release:
The Vancouver Park Board and the BC and Yukon Lifesaving Society are once again joining forces this summer to train Vancouver youth in essential drowning prevention skills as part of the program, Swim to Survive.
Register online
Free Swim to Survive courses are being offered for to up to 672 Vancouver children and youth on Wednesday, July 18 at New Brighton Pool.
Youth aged 7 to 18 can register f more PR
SXU and WGN-TV's Teacher of the Month for June: Josephine Hatch-Skipper (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 -- St. Xavier University issued the following news release:
Saint Xavier University (SXU) has partnered with WGN-TV Chicago to highlight the Teacher of the Month program, which honors educators who make a difference in their communities. The program recognizes outstanding kindergarten, elementary, junior high, high school, vocational, and special education teachers in Chicagoland and northwest Indiana.
Josephine Hatch-Skipper teaches literature at Gale Community Acad more PR
SXU Offers New Degree Completion Program in Gerontology Studies (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 28 -- St. Xavier University issued the following news release:
Are you looking for a rewarding career that involves working with older adults? If so, look no further than one of Saint Xavier University's (SXU) new degree completion programs!
With classes offered online, hybrid and face-to-face, Gerontology Studies combines the study of aging with various aspects of nursing, business, psychology, sociology and even art and film. Students in the program can expect to gain more PR
Tai Announces New Phone Number, District Office Open House for July 9 (10)
NEWTOWN, Pennsylvania, June 28 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release:
State Rep. Helen Tai's constituent service office is located at 842 Durham Road, Suite 22, Newtown, which is at the intersection of PA-232 and PA-413 in Wrightstown Township in the Anchor Crossing Shopping Center.
A new permanent phone number has been assigned: (215) 598-7615 [Call: (215) 598-7615] . Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Tai will host an open house the more PR
Taylor & Taylor: A Talk About Higher Education in Virginia (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 25 -- The College of William and Mary issued the following news story:
There were plenty of light-hearted moments during Taylor & Taylor: 400 Years of Higher Education in Virginia, hosted on June 14 by the Omohundro Institute and featuring outgoing William & Mary President Taylor Reveley and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Alan Taylor of the University of Virginia.
The audience at the Kimball Theatre howled with delight when a W&M alumna asked what UVA and W&M stude more PR
TCC Names Scott Balog Director of Center for Innovation (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 28 -- Tallahassee Community College issued the following news:
Tallahassee Community College has named Scott Balog the executive director of its Center for Innovation in downtown Tallahassee.
Balog, who has served as TCC President Jim Murdaugh's chief of staff since May 2011, will oversee planning and administration of the center, advancing it toward Murdaugh's vision of the facility as a crucial contributor to growing innovation and entrepreneurship across the busin more PR
Teachers Protest Lawmakers for Silencing Their Voices on Tenure Reform (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, June 28 -- Educators for Excellence issued the following news release:
Educators for Excellence-Los Angeles (E4E-Los Angeles), a teacher-led organization, reacted to the removal of the Teacher and Student Success Act (AB 3091) in the State Senate Education Committee, a teacher-written bill to strengthen and preserve tenure. E4E-Los Angeles teachers helped author legislation that would have extended the time to secure tenure to at least three years and make tenure a more more PR
Teaching in Their Language: Barta Explores Culturally Responsive Teaching in July 14 Conference Presentation (10)
BEMIDJI, Minnesota, June 29 -- Bemidji State University issued the following news:
Dr. Jim Barta, dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Ecology at Bemidji State University, will share strategies to help mathematics instructors develop and nurture culturally responsive teaching environments at the Positive Youth Development workshop, July 14 in Minneapolis, Minn.
Barta's presentation, "Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Mathematics Classroom: Integrating Theory and Practice," is p more PR
Telecommunications Association Issues Statement on Senate Passage of Farm Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The National Cable and Telecommunications Association issued the following statement on the Senate passage of the farm bill:
"From communities in the rural plains to remote mountainous regions, access to broadband has the power to change lives with better access to education, employment, health care and connections to loved ones.
"We applaud Chairman Roberts, Ranking Member Stabenow and the Senate on passage of a Farm Bill which will connect more Americans to the power o more PR
Texas A&M Undergrad Thesis Asserts Teaching Children Philosophy Can Strengthen Democracy (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 27 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news release:
Cora Drozd, a recent graduate of Texas A&M University, learned about the teachings of the ancient philosophers in her first college philosophy course. As she and her classmates discussed what it means to live a good life, Drozd pondered why she had not engaged in such philosophical conversations earlier in her education.
"We were asking questions that were very pertinent to the way we live our lives," Dr more PR
Texas Doesn't Need Another Veterinarian School (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 29 -- The Texas A&M University System issued the following news release:
Texas does not need another veterinarian school to train rural veterinarians. Texas needs to find a way for more rural veterinarians to make a living.
In a Dallas Morning News column on Wednesday, Jay Leeson, a radio talk show host and columnist in Lubbock, perpetrated a false narrative, cherry-picking facts to champion the idea taxpayers should pay for a Texas Tech University vet school.
In more PR
The BOCC Proclaims July 20-28 as Key Training Center's (10)
INVERNESS, Florida, June 29 -- Citrus County issued the following news release:
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners presented a Proclamation at their regular meeting on June 25, 2018 proclaiming July 20-28 as Key Training Center's Run for the Money Week in Citrus County.
Key Training Center currently serves the needs of more than three hundred developmentally disabled individuals in Citrus County. Key provides the highest quality of care and services to this special population incl more PR
The Broadway League Announces the 2018 League Educator Apple Award Recipients (10)
NEW YORK, June 28 -- The Broadway League issued the following news release:
The Broadway League, the national trade organization for the commercial theatre industry, announces the 2018 League Educator Apple Award(R) recipients. Now in its sixteenth year, the awards acknowledge the efforts of local teachers and advocates who support programs relating to Broadway or Touring Broadway shows, promoting further development of theatre education.
"The Broadway League has been recognizing teachers, adm more PR
The Government of Canada Announces New Funding for Black Canadian Youth (10)
MONTREAL, Quebec, June 29 -- Canadian Heritage issued the following news release:
Canada's diversity is a source of strength and an important factor in our success as a country. However, our success has not been equally shared by all members of our society. All Canadians deserve equal opportunities to thrive, no matter their origin, culture, religion, language or skin colour. Unfortunately, Canada's Black community faces unique and significant challenges, such as an overrepresentation in the cr more PR
The International Center for Leadership in Education Convenes Largest Event in the Nation for Rapidly Improving K-12 Schools and Districts (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, June 25 -- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt issued the following news release:
The International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE), a division of global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, will recognize its 2018 Model Schools and Innovative Districts at the 26th annual Model Schools Conference, taking place June 24-27 in Orlando, Fla. Selected for creating an environment of high achievement and equitable opportunity for all students, these 34 schools and districts ha more PR
The IPC Celebrates 65 Years of Keeping Illinois Safe (10)
NAPERVILLE, Illinois, June 27 -- The Illinois Hospital Association issued the following news release:
It's the early 1950s, and you're a physician working the night shift in the emergency department. You and your colleagues are stumped by a patient who arrives with symptoms of an accidental poisoning. What do you do?
For many healthcare professionals, in Chicago and elsewhere, the answer was to call Louis Gdalman, director of the pharmacy at then-known St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago. Gdalman h more PR
The National Archives Hosts Free Educational Programs This Summer - for Ages From Preschool to Adult! (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The National Archives and Records Administration issued the following news release:
This summer, the National Archives presents a series of free educational programs for all ages from preschool to adult, on topics ranging from sundials to genealogy! These programs will be held in the National Archives Museum's Boeing Learning Center. Attendees should use the Special Events entrance on Constitution Avenue at 7th Street, NW. The building is Metro accessible on the Yellow an more PR
The University of Texas at Tyler Receives Grant to Enhance Math Education in Rural East Texas (10)
TYLER, Texas, June 26 -- The University of Texas's Tyler campus issued the following news release:
The University of Texas at Tyler recently announced that it has received a $865,963 grant from Greater Texas Foundation and partnered with other higher education institutions to enrich mathematics education in rural East Texas.
Dr. John Lamb, UT Tyler associate professor of mathematics education, has partnered with professors from UT Austin, Sam Houston State University and Stephen F. Austin Stat more PR
This Cross-Continental Friendship Is Changing the World (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 25 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:
It was the fall of 2013, and University of Virginia alumna and Peace Corps volunteer Elizabeth Dettke had been in Zaza, Rwanda about eight months when local schoolteacher Christine Nyirahabimana approached her with an idea.
Nyirahabimana, who grew up in the rural community about two hours southeast of Kigali, wanted to start a bakery to employ local single mothers with HIV, and she wanted Dettke more PR
Thousands of Convention Visitors Bring Money and Increased Tax Revenue to Minneapolis This Summer (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 28 -- The Meet Minneapolis - Convention and Visitors Association issued the following news release:
The Minneapolis Convention Center is going to be the center of activity in downtown Minneapolis this summer, with more than 25,000 visitors attending three upcoming conventions, starting at the end of this week. The National Education Association (NEA) will hold its Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly beginning June 30, followed by the American Legion's 100th N more PR
Tillamook Forest Center Increases Capacity With Outdoor Education Pavilion Thanks to Donor Generosity (10)
TILLAMOOK, Oregon, June 26 -- The Oregon Department of Forestry issued the following news release:
The Tillamook Forest Center will be able to welcome even more school groups, summer travelers and visitors to explore the forest with the opening of a new outdoor education pavilion.
With room for 150 people, the education pavilion greatly increases the TFC's capacity to accommodate larger groups. And while the forest views are always stunning, the North Coast's unpredictable weather leaves many more PR
Top Dems Call for Comprehensive Review of President Trump's Child Separation Policy by Inspector General at DHS, HHS, and DOJ (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
Today, Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr., Elijah E. Cummings, Jerrold Nadler, Bennie G. Thompson, and Bobby Scott, the Ranking Members of the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Education and the Workforce, sent a letter (https://democrats-oversight.house.gov/sites/ more PR
Top Dems Call for Comprehensive Review of President Trump's Child Separation Policy by Inspectors General at DHS, HHS, and DOJ (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, ranking Democratic member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
Today, Reps. Elijah E. Cummings, Jerrold Nadler, Bennie G. Thompson, Bobby Scott, and Frank Pallone, Jr., the Ranking Members of the House Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Education and the Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, sent a letter to the Inspectors General of the Depa more PR
Top Dems Call for Comprehensive Review of President Trump's Child Separation Policy by Inspectors General at DHS, HHS, and DOJ (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Today, Reps. Jerrold Nadler, Elijah E. Cummings, Bennie G. Thompson, Bobby Scott, and Frank Pallone, Jr., the Ranking Members of the House Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Homeland Security, Education and the Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, sent a letter to the Inspectors General of the Departments of Justice, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services calling for a more PR
Top Dems Request Documents on Union Busting at the Department of Education (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Virginia, ranking Democratic member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, the Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Department of Education Secretary Betsy Devos requesting information on the troubling reports of the Departmen more PR
Top Dems Request Documents on Union Busting at the Department of Education (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, ranking Democratic member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, the Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Department of Education Secretary Betsy Devos requesting information on the troubling reports of the D more PR
Traditional Meets Modern During Parenting Education Classes (10)
ADA, Oklahoma, June 29 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
Family preservation is a priority for the Chickasaw Nation, according to Jay Keel, Chickasaw Nation Secretary of Family Services.
A series of classes combining nurturing parenting education and positive Indian parenting (PIP) is being offered by the Chickasaw Nation Parenting Education Program.
"Positive Indian parenting ties together traditional beliefs about famil more PR
Training Module Now Available for Acute Pain Management in Hospitalized Adults (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institute on Drug Abuse issued the following news release:
A case-based clinician training module designed for the evaluation of acute pain and opioid management for adults is now available through the Centers of Excellence in Pain Education (CoEPE) program, coordinated by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Opioid Management for Acute Pain in Hospitalized Adults is the 10th pain education interactive Co more PR
Travel Awards Available for Underrepresented Professionals for Library Assessment Conference (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news:
The Library Assessment Conference builds and furthers the library assessment community by bringing together interested practitioners and researchers who have responsibility or interest in the broad field of library assessment. Since 2014, scholarships have been awarded to individuals from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups to attend the conference. Ten $1,000 scholarships will be awarded more PR
Tribe Honors 119 Graduates During June 22 Celebration (10)
GRAND RONDE, Oregon, June 28 -- The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news:
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde honored 119 graduates earning eighth-grade through receiving doctoral degrees during the Graduation Celebration held Friday, June 22, in the Tribal gym.
Education Division Manager Leslie Riggs welcomed the graduates and their families to the celebration and the invocation was delivered by Tribal Council member Br more PR
Trinity University: Career Arch (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 29 -- Trinity University issued the following news release:
As phones buzz, papers fly, and deadlines loom, Cheyne Minto '19 starts to connect the dots.
Minto, an English major from West Covina, Calif., is far from home, spending his summer doing work that's a far cry from his English studies. As an intern in Trinity's Arts, Letters, and Enterprise (ALE) program, Minto works for AHC Consulting, a public relations firm in St. Louis with dozens of big-name clients.
"Thi more PR
Trouble in Air: Americans' Health at Risk (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Environment America Research and Policy Center issued the following news release:
As the Trump administration considers weakening federal air quality and global warming emissions standards, air pollution remains a threat to public health. According to a new report by Environment America Research & Policy Center, Frontier Group and U.S. PIRG Education Fund, 73 million Americans experienced over 100 days -- or more than three months -- of degraded air quality in 2016, incre more PR
Two COEHD Programs Earn National Ranking (10)
NATCHITOCHES, Louisiana, June 28 -- Northwestern State University issued the following news release:
Two programs in the Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development at Northwestern State University's have been ranked among the most affordable in the nation by the website collegechoice.net.
The master's in secondary education and bachelor's in child and family studies were ranked as the seventh most affordable. The master's in secondary education was also ranked as the ninth best overal more PR
Two Kansas Educators Named National Finalists for Math, Science Awards (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, June 26 -- The Kansas Department of Education issued the following news:
Two Kansas educators are being recognized for their outstanding teaching skills through the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) program.
The White House Office of Science Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced Monday, June 25, that Heidi Harris, a mathematics teacher at Union Valley Elementary School, Buhler Unifie more PR
Two Maryland Teachers Receive National Honors in Math, Science Education (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 28 -- The Maryland State Department of Education issued the following news release:
Two Maryland teachers are among 140 across the nation to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), announced this week in Washington, DC.
Florence Falatko, a teacher at Cromwell Valley Elementary Magnet School in Baltimore County for Mathematics, and George McGurl, a teacher at Burleigh Manor Middle School in Howard County for Science, more PR
Two Missouri Educators Recognized by White House (10)
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 27 -- The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release:
Missouri educators Christina Hwande and Tamara Stine were each awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) by the White House and National Science Foundation earlier this week. They are among more than 140 individuals who received recognition this year.
Hwande is an Elementary Science Specialist and K-5 science teac more PR
Two Texas Teachers Announced as 2016 Presidential Teaching Award Recipients (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 28 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following news release:
Commissioner of Education Mike Morath today announced that Denise Koontz, a teacher in the Keller Independent School District, and Misty Ruth, a teacher in the Pasadena Independent School District, have been selected as national winners representing Texas for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). PAEMST is the highest recognition a mathematics or science teacher more PR
Two Virginia Teachers Earn Presidential Mathematics & Science Teaching Awards (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 28 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release:
Two Virginia teachers are among 104 educators who were recognized this week by the White House and the National Science Foundation with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The award -- regarded as the nation's top honor for mathematics and science teachers - honors teachers who develop and implement high-quality instructional programs that improve student more PR
Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Asian Indian Immigrants in U.S. Impacted by Adopted Lifestyle Habits (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, June 25 -- The American Diabetes Association issued the following news release:
New research shows that Asian Indian immigrants in the U.S. are at increased risk for chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Adopting American lifestyle behaviors may specifically affect HbA1c levels and high-density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol levels in this group, according to the study, "Mediating Role of Acculturation and Lifestyle Behaviors on Car more PR
U.N. Secretary-General Issues Remarks on Counter-Terrorism (10)
NEW YORK, June 29 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following remarks at the high-level conference on counter-terrorism:
"There will not be a negotiated outcome, so I will set out my own conclusions for the way forward, based on your discussions.
"First, this conference has helped to strengthen multilateral collaboration, break down silos and build new partnerships.
"Over 1,000 participants from around the world have been present - security, intelligence and law more PR
U.S. and Italy Sign Agreement to Collaborate on Sterile Neutrino Research (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release:
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Energy and the Italian Embassy, on behalf of the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research, signed an agreement for collaboration on research with the international Short Baseline Neutrino (SBN) program hosted at DOE's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.
The SBN program, started in 2015, comprises the development, installation, and operation of three neutr more PR
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Florida (June 29) (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 29 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Florida.
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MAKO Surgical Assigned Patent for Customizing Interactive Virtual Boundaries
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 28 -- MAKO Surgical, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, has been assigned a patent (No. 10,004,565, initially filed Sept. 15, 2017) developed by two co-inventors for "systems and methods for customizing interactive virtual boundaries." The co-inventors are Hyosig Kang, Weston, Florida, and Jason Otto, Plant more ST
U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Minnesota (June 29) (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 29 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Minnesota.
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DJO Assigned Patent for Ankle Flexible Support System
ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 28 -- DJO, Vista, California, has been assigned a patent (No. 10,004,627, initially filed Feb. 2, 2015) developed by four co-inventors for an "ankle flexible support system." The co-inventors are David Madden, Forest Lake, California, Matthew Cozad, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Brian Bowen, Lakeville, Minnesota, and Frank more ST
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Welcomes Frank Brogan as Assistant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos congratulated Frank Brogan on being confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as Assistant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education.
"Frank has spent much of his career tirelessly working on behalf of America's students," said Secretary DeVos. "As a former public school teacher and administrator, I know he will be vital to our work here at the Department. I am d more PR
UA Launches Gifted Education, Talent Development Office (10)
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, June 27 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
The University of Alabama's College of Education will help strengthen the state of Alabama's gifted education programs through the recent launch of the Gifted Education and Talent Development Office.
The office will consolidate all of the College's gifted education research, teaching, service and programming and offer more professional development for educators and outreach to parents.
Dr. Jennifer Jolly, ass more PR
UA Little Rock Game Designers Start Kickstarter Campaign to Manufacture New Space-Western Game (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 28 -- The University of Arkansas's Little Rock campus issued the following news:
A group of University of Arkansas at Little Rock employees, students, and alumni have joined forces to create a game to bring out the space scoundrels in all of us.
The space-western storytelling card game - dubbed Galactic Scoundrels - is inspired by beloved fictional scoundrels like Han Solo from "Star Wars" and Malcolm Reynolds from "Firefly." The game is designed for 3-5 players to more PR
UB Pharmacy School to Draw Students Nationwide for Third Annual Summer Institute (10)
BUFFALO, New York, June 29 -- The State University of New York's Buffalo campus issued the following news release:
High school and college students from across the nation will get a glimpse of the pharmacy profession at the third annual University at Buffalo Pharmacy Summer Institute for High School and College Students.
The institute, hosted by the UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, will provide 55 students with a broad scope of learning experiences, including a variety of han more PR
UC Ranks #1 for Best Online Colleges in Kentucky (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Kentucky, June 28 -- The University of the Cumberlands issued the following news release:
University of the Cumberlands (UC) was recently ranked #1 in SR Education Group's list of 2018 Best Online Colleges in Kentucky.
This ranking is based on value. SR Education Group manually researched every regionally accredited online college in the state, taking into account both tuition and academic strength in order to determine the best value schools for students. Due to a commitment to more PR
UDiscover Scholars Research During the Summer (10)
VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 28 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news:
Nine University of South Dakota students representing various disciplines and majors were selected to participate in the UDiscover Scholars program sponsored by the Council for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship.
"The highly selective program is designed to give undergraduate students from any discipline experience conducting a scholarly research project under the guidance of a faculty m more PR
UHV Education Faculty, Staff Receive Awards From Peers (10)
VICTORIA, Texas, June 27 -- The University of Houston's Victoria campus issued the following news release:
The University of Houston-Victoria School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development recently presented awards to three assistant professors and one staff member for distinction in teaching, scholarship and service.
The 2017-2018 honorees were:
* Outstanding Faculty Member in Teaching - Janelle Bouknight, assistant professor of literacy education
* Outstanding Faculty Member i more PR
UHV Gives Out Nearly $700,000 in 2018-2019 Scholarships (10)
VICTORIA, Texas, June 27 -- The University of Houston's Victoria campus issued the following news release:
When Avery Krohn of Victoria applied to attend the University of Houston-Victoria in the fall semester, she was worried about how she would pay for classes, but then she was awarded the UHV Presidential Scholarship.
"It was like this huge weight of worry turning into relief," the incoming freshman biology major said. "It's going to significantly reduce my financial burden, which will let more PR
UIC Researcher Named Among Most Influential After-School Scholars (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 28 -- The University of Illinois System-Chicago campus issued the following news release:
University of Illinois at Chicago professor Roger Weissberg has been named among the most influential individuals and organizations involved with after-school research and evaluation, according to the National AfterSchool Association.
Weissberg, the NoVo Foundation Endowed Chair in Social and Emotional Learning and distinguished professor of psychology and education at UIC, was hon more PR
UK Aid Provides Palestinian Refugees, Including Gazans, With Vital Healthcare and Education (10)
LONDON, England, June 25 -- The British Department for International Development issued the following news release:
UK aid is supporting the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) to educate 500,000 children and provide health services for 3 million Palestinian refugees.
The UK will deliver financial support earlier than originally planned to ensure vulnerable Palestinians continue to receive food, education and healthcare. At the UNRWA pledging conference in New York toda more PR
UK Campus Walk: Why Dean Mark Kornbluh Loves His Job (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 29 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
With 27 majors and 36 minors, the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences is UK's largest college and touches almost every UK student by providing foundations for advanced study in every field.
Mark Kornbluh, who has served as dean of the college since 2009, talked with UKNow recently -- during a walk through UK's main campus -- about a few of the things that make his college so special: a diverse more PR
UK Government Welcomes His Highness the Aga Khan on the Occasion of His Diamond Jubilee (10)
LONDON, England, June 27 -- The Aga Khan Development Network issued the following news release:
The UK Government today welcomed His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims at Lancaster House. The Luncheon was hosted by the UK's Secretary of State for International Development and Minister for Women and Equalities The Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt, in honour of His Highness the Aga Khan's Diamond Jubilee.
The event commemorated decades of partnership between the UK G more PR
UK Student Chosen to Lead 60,000 Aspiring Educators (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 29 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release:
The Aspiring Educators of the National Education Association yesterday elected a new chair, Rachel Immerman, a student at the University of Kentucky, at their annual Student Leadership Conference, which takes place just prior to the NEA's yearly Representative Assembly.
During her two-year term as chair, Immerman will work with members of the NEA-Aspiring Educator Program to provide visibil more PR
Ultra-Fast Internet Powered by AT&T Fiber Now Available in South Bend, Ind. (10)
DALLAS, Texas, June 28 -- AT&T issued the following news release:
To continue to improve how our customers connect, AT&T has launched ultra-fast internet service in South Bend, Ind. (1) This makes 71 metros nationwide where our ultra-fast internet service is currently available.
This is just one of the ways we're bringing faster speeds to parts of South Bend, Ind. We've invested in fiber at the core of our networks, making it possible to now offer our ultra-fast internet service powered by AT& more PR
UM Named Among Top 5 Online Colleges for Students With Disabilities (10)
MISSOULA, Montana, June 28 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release:
The University of Montana leads the nation in providing students with disabilities a positive online learning environment. UM earned the fourth overall spot in the 2018 Disability-Friendly Online Colleges study, completed by SR Education Group.
Schools receive high marks for providing access for the visually, hearing- and speech-impaired, as well as offering comprehensive services for students with learn more PR
UM Pharmacy and Alcorn State Partner in Admission Program (10)
OXFORD, Mississippi, June 29 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news release:
The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has signed an agreement with Alcorn State University to offer admission to qualified Alcorn State students who excel in freshman pre-pharmacy courses and participate in service activities.
This partnership, called the Preferred Admission Program, is part of both the School of Pharmacy's and Alcorn State's more-than-century-old traditions of dedicatio more PR
UMass Boston Receives $515K Mellon Foundation Grant to Create High Impact Humanities Programming (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 28 -- The University of Massachusetts's Boston campus issued the following news release:
UMass Boston has received a three-year $515,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to implement an ambitious "High Impact Humanities" program that will provide undergraduates with opportunities to engage in humanities-focused research, experiential coursework, internships, and community service as a path to student success and career development.
The award is the Mellon more PR
UMass Dartmouth, Bristol Community College, and Massachusetts Maritime Academy Sign 'CONNECT4WIND' Agreement (10)
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, June 29 -- The University of Massachusetts's Dartmouth campus issued the following news release:
Today, three of the region's top institutions for higher education signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), called Connect4Wind, celebrating their long-term commitment to sharing resources and collaborating on the development of curriculum and programs centered on the offshore wind energy sector. It is the first time the three institutions have entered into a cross-colla more PR
UMD Researcher Awarded NSF Grant to Study Early Career Researchers' Workforce Preparation (10)
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, June 28 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news:
University of Maryland researcher Kimberly A. Griffin, Ph.D., received part of a $2.5M grant from the National Science Foundation to examine individuals' experiences in graduate education and early career research to better understand how to effectively prepare and diversify the scientific workforce. The grant, led by Utah State University, focuses on the training, socialization, and networks of early caree more PR
UNC Children's Named to U.S. News 'Best Children's Hospitals' for 10th Straight Year (10)
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, June 26 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news:
UNC Children's Hospital remains among the nation's top children's hospitals according to U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals 2018-2019." The N.C. Children's Hospital is nationally ranked in seven subspecialties with two in the top 20.
* UNC Children's offering in diabetes and endocrinology has earned a spot among the elite programs in the country, now ranked more PR
UNCW Photographer Jeff Janowski Wins Higher Education Photography Award (10)
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, June 26 -- The University of North Carolina's Wilmington campus issued the following news release:
UNCW Photographer Jeff Janowski has won first place in the photo essay category in the Annual Print Competition sponsored by the University Photographers' Association of America.
Janowski was recognized for his photo essay on the town of Navassa, North Carolina. His images were used to accompany personal narratives collected by students and faculty of the UNCW Departme more PR
UNF Recognized as a Top 10 'Best College for Nutrition Degree Program' (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 28 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news release:
The University of North Florida has just been recognized as one of the nation's "Best Colleges for Nutrition Degree Programs 2018-19" by schools.com, a definitive source for education information. The University's Nutrition and Dietetics Flagship Program landed in the No. 8 spot out of the 10 best programs in the country.
"Transforming students into competent, ethical and compassionate professi more PR
UNF Recognized for 'Most Affordable Online Child Development Degrees' (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 29 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news release:
The University of North Florida has been recognized by collegechoice.net, a leading authority on college rankings and resources, as having one of the nation's top 25 "Most Affordable Online Child Development Degrees."
"Our online Early Childhood Development degree helps students who seek a flexible and tailored delivery model," said Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey, dean of UNF's College of Education an more PR
UnidosUS Adds Four Community Groups to Its Affiliate Network (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- UnidosUS issued the following news release:
Today, UnidosUS (formerly NCLR) welcomes four new community-based groups to its national Affiliate Network of nearly 300 member organizations that champion Latinos throughout the United States. Among the new Affiliates are Corporacion Desarrollo Economico Vivienda y Salud (CODEVyS), Inc. in Puerto Rico; Global Empowerment Development Corporation, Inc. in Florida; La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) in Texas and Hispanic Women's Ne more PR
Union Leaders Across the State Are Ready to Rally in Solidarity After Anti-Labor U.S. Supreme Court Decision (10)
LATHAM, New York, June 27 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following news release:
On the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court's attack on working families, teachers, police officers, firefighters and other public employees, labor leaders around the state are rallying in solidarity. Together, they are sending a resounding message that the wealthy anti-union forces behind today's decision cannot break our commitment to economic justice and opportunity for all workers.
Today, NYSUT lo more PR
Union Sounds Alarm on President's Plan to Reorganize Federal Government (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
Today, the American Federation of Government Employees submitted a statement for the record before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee's hearing, "Examining the Administration's Reorganization Plan."
The hearing follows the Trump administration's June 21 announcement of a "Reform Plan and Reorganization Recommendations," that was immediately rejected by the nation's largest more PR
United Fresh Introduces Class 24 of Produce Industry Leadership Program (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 27 -- The United Fresh Produce Association issued the following news release:
The United Fresh Produce Association is pleased to announce the members of the 2018-2019 United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program Leadership Class 24. Sponsored by a generous grant from Corteva Agriscience(TM), the agriculture division of DowDuPont(TM), this program was launched in 1995 and has graduated more than 200 program participants.
The Produce Industry Leadership Program welcom more PR
United States and Italy Sign Agreement to Collaborate on Sterile Neutrino Research (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Energy and the Italian Embassy, on behalf of the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research, signed an agreement for collaboration on research with the international Short-Baseline Neutrino (SBN) program hosted at DOE's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.
The SBN program, started in 2015, comprises the development, in more PR
United Steelworkers Issues Statement on Supreme Court's Janus Ruling (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The United Steelworkers issued the following statement by President Leo W. Gerard in response to the Supreme Court's decision in Janus vs. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31:
"The United Steelworkers (USW) strongly condemns today's split decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to side with big-money interests and harm the ability of public sector workers to collectively bargain for their members' futures.
"The 5-4 vote in Jan more PR
United Way Announces General Availability of Salesforce.org Philanthropy Cloud (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 29 -- The United Way Worldwide issued the following news release:
United Way Worldwide today announced that Salesforce.org Philanthropy Cloud, a new solution that enables employees to efficiently participate in workplace giving campaigns and philanthropic engagement opportunities through their employers, is now available to the general public in the U.S. and Canada after a successful pilot phase.
Philanthropy Cloud is the first global platform that connects companies more PR
University at Albany: For Art's Sake (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news release:
The University at Albany Art Museum has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation's American Art Program. This generous funding will be used to maintain the activities and educational initiatives of the Museum's newly created Collections Study Space, which houses the University at Albany Fine Art Collections.
The Collections are comprised of over 3,000 objec more PR
University Contributes Pound Sterling1.3 Billion to the Hampshire Economy (10)
SOUTHAMPTON, England, June 28 -- The University of Southampton issued the following news release:
A new economic impact assessment of the University of Southampton shows that it benefits the regional Hampshire economy to the tune of pound sterling1.3bn annually and the city of Southampton specifically by pound sterling0.9bn. On a national scale it contributes pound sterling2.5bn to the economy.
The assessment by independent economic consultancy, BiGGAR Economics, is based on information from t more PR
University of Georgia Foundation Elects New Trustees (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, June 28 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:
The University of Georgia Foundation elected five new trustees and accorded five trustees emeritus status during its annual meeting June 14-15 in St. Simons Island, Georgia.
The board voted unanimously to elect Mitchell J. "Mitch" Green, Nancy C. Juneau, Seth L. Knight III, Charles E. "Charlie" Knox and Richard H. "Rick" Pennell Jr. to the board. The new members will join current trustees to make a 39-memb more PR
University of Missouri System President Choi Issues Statement on Public Higher Education (10)
COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 28 -- The University of Missouri System issued the following statement by President Mun Choi:
"The University of Missouri System and our four universities are extremely grateful to the state legislature and the governor for their hard work this year to support public higher education. We will serve as committed stewards of the public trust and use the resources to invest in innovative curriculum, reduce the cost of attendance, increase support for breakthrough research more PR
University System of Maryland Issues Statement on President's Travel Ban (10)
ADELPHI, Maryland, June 27 -- The University System of Maryland issued the following statement by Chancellor Robert Caret on the Supreme Court's decision upholding the Trump administration's travel ban:
"The University System of Maryland is committed to recruiting, welcoming and including talented students and scholars from across the state, the nation and the globe, regardless of background or place of origin.
"In an increasingly interconnected world, we have a greater obligation than ever t more PR
University's Science and Academic Building Shortlisted for World Architecture Festival Award (10)
LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, June 28 -- The University of Lethbridge issued the following news:
The University of Lethbridge's soon-to-be-completed Science and Academic Building, the centerpiece of the Destination Project has been shortlisted as a finalist for an award at the World Architecture Festival 2018.
"We've always known we were creating something iconic and that this building would set a new standard for science and academic facilities in the country. Now that we're nearing completion, it's e more PR
UNMC Names Al Fisher, M.D., Ph.D., as New Geriatrics Chief, to Start July 1 (10)
OMAHA, Nebraska, June 28 -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center issued the following news release:
Al Fisher, M.D., Ph.D., has been named associate professor and chief of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine's Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Care Medicine and will assume the role July 1.
Dr. Fisher succeeds Jane Potter, M.D., who served for 36 years as chief of the UNMC Division of Geriatrics. Dr. Potter will continue as director of more PR
UNWTO Partners With IE Business School to Promote Tourism Innovation and Entrepreneurship (10)
MADRID, Spain, June 29 -- The United Nations' World Tourism Organization issued the following news release:
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and IE Business School, one of the world's leading executive education centers, have agreed to join forces to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the tourism sector. Both will promote the role of academia within tourism innovation.
UNWTO has invited IE Business School to provide its support in the framework of UNWTO's new strategy on innovati more PR
Upcoming Enhancements to Discovery Education's Award-Winning Techbook Series to Help Educators Maximize Instructional Time (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 25 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release:
Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional learning for K-12 classrooms, today announced that upcoming enhancements to its award-winning Techbook series will help educators maximize instructional time by making engaging digital content even more accessible to teachers and students.
Launched in 2009, Discovery Education's Techbook more PR
Update in RRelation to Schools Bundle 5 PPP Project (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 25 -- The Ireland Department of Education and Skills issued the following news release:
The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T.D., today (25th of June 2018) welcomed the confirmation from DIF and the Project Lenders that arrangements are being put in place for the appointment of a replacement contractor to:
* Facilitate the completion of the three most advanced schools - Loreto College, Wexford; Colaiste Raithin, Bray, and Ravenswell Primary School, Bray more PR
US Supreme Court Chips Away at Women's Right to Information (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following report:
Former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan once wisely said, "Knowledge is power. Information is liberating." Unfortunately, some women in the US will be given less knowledge and information about their reproductive rights, stripping their power to make informed decisions about their lives, health, bodies, and families.
A US Supreme Court decision yesterday elevates the freedom of speech of people working in anti-choice crisis more PR
USAF Seeks Architectural-Engineering Services in San Antonio, Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Air Education and Training Command has issued a solicitation (FA301618R0080) for architectural and engineering services for construction of facilities and infrastructure at the Joint Base San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.
Response Date: July 31, 2018; Set Aside: Small Business; Classification Code: C - Architect and engineering services; NAICS Code: 541 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services/541310 - Architectural Services. For more information: https: more CTR
USAF Seeks Bleachers in San Antonio, Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Air Education and Training Command has issued a solicitation (FA3016-18-U-0185) for Sheridan bleachers at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
Response Date: July 9, 2018; Set Aside: Small Business; Classification Code: 54 - Prefabricated structures and scaffolding; NAICS Code: 337 - Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing/337127 - Institutional Furniture Manufacturing. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id= more CTR
USAF Seeks Med4 Elite Therapy Units in Lackland, Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Air Education and Training Command has issued a solicitation (FA3016-18-U-0188) for Med4 Elite therapy units in Lackland, Texas.
Response Date: July 2, 2018; Set Aside: Total Small Business; Classification Code: 65 - Medical, dental & veterinary equipment & supplies; NAICS Code: 339 - Miscellaneous Manufacturing/339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=2e06f07a043a0c15dd22703a3bb more CTR
USAF Seeks Propulsion Toolboxes in Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Air Education and Training Command has issued a solicitation (F3V5B18157AW01) for propulsion toolboxes at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.
Response Date: July 16, 2018; Set Aside: Small Business; Classification Code: 51 - Hand tools; NAICS Code: 332 - Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing/332216 - Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ca6524a645469da572871e639d03a727&tab=core&_cview=0 more CTR
USAF Seeks Security Forces Resiliency Training in California (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Air Combat Command has issued a solicitation (FA4686-18-R-0041) for security forces resiliency training at Beale Air Force Base, California.
Response Date: July 3, 2018; Set Aside: Small Business; Classification Code: U - Education & training services; NAICS Code: 611 - Educational Services/611699 - All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=9f79e333cf4981d78a9cdfddd7360826&tab=core&_cvie more CTR
USAF Seeks Surface Mount Local Operating Consoles in Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Education and Training Command has issued a solicitation (FA3016-18-U-0233) for Wheelock surface mount local operating consoles and an SP4-remote microphone expander at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
Response Date: July 17, 2018; Set Aside: Small Business; Classification Code: 63 - Alarm, signal & security detection equipment; NAICS Code: 561 - Administrative and Support Services/561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) more CTR
USAF Seeks to Install Security Monitoring System in Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Air Education and Training Command has issued a solicitation (F2MTR38109AW02) for the installation of a security monitoring system at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.
Response Date: July 30, 2018; Set Aside: Small Business; Classification Code: N - Installation of equipment; NAICS Code: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=07a1edbb68670de93640ab61efff more CTR
USAF Seeks to Paint Building Exteriors at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Education and Training Command has issued a solicitation (FA303018Q0017) for the painting of building exteriors at the Goodfellow Air Force Base, San Angelo, Texas.
Response Date: July 19, 2018; Set Aside: Small Business; Classification Code: Z - Maintenance, repair, and alteration of real property; NAICS Code: 238 - Specialty Trade Contractors/238320 - Painting and Wall Covering Contractors. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form& more CTR
USAF Seeks Training Services for Pararescuemen in Arizona (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Air Combat Command has issued a sources sought notice (FA4890-18-R-5022) for education and training services for pararescuemen at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tuscon, Arizona.
Classification Code: U - Education & training services; NAICS Code: 611 - Educational Services/611512 - Flight Training. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=2900d33f55ebe97b01f52e22ab2c9a56&tab=core&_cview=1 more CTR
USAF Seeks Wavescan Studio System in Texas (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Air Education and Training Command has issued a solicitation (FA301618U0171) for an iDesign Advanced Wavescan Studio system at the Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
Response Date: July 12, 2018; Classification Code: 65 - Medical, dental & veterinary equipment & supplies; NAICS Code: 339 - Miscellaneous Manufacturing/339115 - Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&m more CTR
USAFSAM's Centennial Celebration Still Going Strong (10)
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, June 28 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news:
By Kim Bowden
Public Affairs
Mid-way through its centennial year, the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, part of the Air Force Research Laboratory's 711th Human Performance Wing here, is still celebrating.
On June 21, USAFSAM hosted an Air Force Medical Service Appreciation Extravaganza to celebrate the AFMS contribution to air power over the last century. T more PR
USAID and Philippine Partners Advance Peace and Prosperity in Mindanao (10)
DAVAO CITY, Philippines, June 25 -- The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines issued the following news release:
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Lawrence Hardy II traveled to Davao from June 21 to 23 to meet with Philippine partners and recognize joint progress toward achieving the Philippines' development objectives for Mindanao.
Hardy began his visit to Davao by announcing that USAID will extend its Mindanao Youth for Development (MYDev) project to a more PR
USDA Enhances the Quality of Life in Rural Areas by Building or Improving Essential Community Service Faclilities - Tennessee Communities Receive Over $1.1 Million (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development - Tennessee office issued the following news release:
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $237 million in 119 rural community service facilities in 29 states. Tennessee Rural Development State Director Jim Tracy applauded the work USDA has done to ensure Tennessee communities get the assistance they need.
"It is more PR
USDA Invests in Essential Community Programs in Three California Communities (10)
DAVIS, California, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development - California office issued the following news release:
USDA Rural Development California State Director Kim Dolbow Vann today highlighted more than $10 million invested in three California communities to support health care, transportation and vocational projects. Funds were provided through the agency's Community Facilities Direct Loan Program.
"These investments represent USDA's ongoing commitment to support more PR
USDA Partners With Rural Communities to Invest in Local Infrastructure -Three Million Awarded to One Project in Wisconsin (10)
STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development - Wisconsin office issued the following news release:
Wisconsin Rural Development State Director Frank Frassetto announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $237 million in 120 rural infrastructure projects in 29 states through the Community Facilities Direct Loan Program.
"When rural communities commit their resources to invest in essential services necessary to prosper more PR
USDA, NIFA Announce Investments in Pollinator Health Research (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture issued the following news release:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced 14 grants totaling approximately $10 million for research to help sustain healthy populations of pollinators, which are crucial to the nation's food security and environmental health. The funding is made possible through NIFA's Agriculture and Food Re more PR
USF Receives Nearly $1 Million Through Noyce Grant (10)
JOLIET, Illinois, June 28 -- The University of St. Francis issued the following news release:
The University of St. Francis (USF) announced today that it has received a Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship grant for almost $1 million, awarded by the National Science Foundation. The grant seeks to encourage talented science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) majors and professionals to become effective teacher leaders in high-needs school districts in the immediate Joliet area.
"The Un more PR
USU Advisors Nationally Recognized, Named Advisors of the Year (10)
LOGAN, Utah, June 28 -- Utah State University issued the following news release:
Utah State University advisors Tressa Haderlie, Heather Humphreys, Tonya Jewell and Leslie Buxton have been recognized for their outstanding work in advising. Haderlie and Humphreys were recognized at the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Region 10 Conference. Jewell and Buxton were named USU Advisors of the Year. The NACADA is the nation's leading organization for academic advising.
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USU College of Engineering Lights Up Salt Palace at Education Conference (10)
LOGAN, Utah, June 28 -- Utah State University issued the following news release:
Utah State University was center stage at the Salt Palace Convention Center in late June during a major event for engineering education.
Educators from around the world came to Salt Lake City for the 125th annual conference and expo of the American Society for Engineering Education, or ASEE. The event drew professors, deans, university administrators and industry representatives together to discuss all things engi more PR
UT System's Fundraising Initiative Earns National Award (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 28 -- The University of Texas System issued the following news release:
The University of Texas System received national recognition for a fundraising initiative from the Council for the Advancement of Education (CASE), higher education's largest international association dedicated to serving institutions and setting standards in development, communications, alumni relations and marketing.
The UT System was awarded a CASE Gold Award for excellence in fundraising in the cate more PR
UTA's Hale Wins National Award for Teaching Excellence (10)
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 28 -- The University of Texas's Arlington campus issued the following news release:
A co-director of UTA's highly successful UTeach Arlington program has been named the recipient of a prestigious award by the national UTeach STEM Education Association.
Greg Hale, UTeach Arlington co-director and assistant dean of science, received the UTeach STEM Education Association's 2018 Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award. The award was presented to Hale during the 12th Annual UTeach more PR
UW-Green Bay Footprint Grows As It Is Joined With UW-Marinette, UW-Manitowoc and UW-Sheboygan (10)
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin, June 29 -- The University of Wisconsin's Green Bay campus issued the following news release:
With the UW System's restructuring proposal receiving approval by the Higher Learning Commission today, UW-Green Bay is welcoming three new campuses and communities -- UW-Marinette, UW-Manitowoc and UW-Sheboygan -- and preparing for the next critical steps in the restructuring process.
On July 1, UW-Green Bay, UW-Marinette, UW-Manitowoc and UW-Sheboygan will join together as one u more PR
UW-Madison Debuts First-of-Its Kind Neighborhood Map to Guide Medical Decision-Making (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 28 -- The University of Wisconsin's Madison campus issued the following news:
Socio-economic factors can affect health in surprising ways.
For example: A doctor prescribes insulin for a diabetic patient, but doesn't ask if the patient has a refrigerator in which to store it. The patient lives in a neighborhood with substandard housing conditions, and a working refrigerator or electricity isn't a given. The insulin spoils and doesn't control the patient's blood sugar.
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UW-Platteville Expands Partnerships With Businesses (10)
PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, June 27 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news:
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville has been expanding its partnerships with and services to business and industry over the past year, leading to many collaborative, mutually beneficial opportunities.
Recognizing that many national and global challenges require long-term strategic alliances between higher education and business, UW-Platteville's Department of Corporate Relations - led by E more PR
UWE Bristol Hosts Mental Health Discussion With Universities Minister (10)
CAMBRIDGE, England, June 29 -- The University of the West of England-Bristol issued the following news release:
UWE Bristol hosted a discussion with stakeholders and Universities Minister Sam Gyimah on how to build on the higher education sector's approach to student mental health and wellbeing.
The round-table discussion brought together universities, national bodies, charities, students and local leaders to discuss how they can work together to improve provision for students.
It followed an more PR
VA Seeks Executive Coaching Model for Lean Healthcare Transformation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Health Care System has issued a solicitation (36C25018Q9255) for the implementation of a comprehensive executive coaching model for lean healthcare transformation at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan.
Response Date: June 25, 2018; Set Aside: Veteran-Owned Small Business; Classification Code: U - Education & training services; NAICS Code: 541 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services/541611 - more CTR
VA Seeks Microsoft Intermediate Applications Training Services in Missouri (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a pre-solicitation (36C10E18Q9386) for Microsoft intermediate applications training services in St. Louis, Missouri.
Response Date: July 6, 2018; Set Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business; Classification Code: U - Education & training services; NAICS Code: 611 - Educational Services/611420 - Computer Training. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=c35d2cd78b561fd32ae3d23d9759 more CTR
VBS Teaches Military Children Religious Resilience (10)
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Washington, June 29 -- The U.S. Air Force (92nd Air Refueling Wing) issued the following news:
By Staff Sgt. Nick Daniello
Public Affairs
The usually quiet halls of the chapel were transformed this past week, June 25-29, with the rustle, bustle and laughs of dozens of children and volunteers enjoying their time at the Shipwrecked themed, Vacation Bible School.
With focus on Christian-based beliefs, children spend this five-day youth program in various stations learn more PR
Veterinary Health Center Director Warns Animal Owners to Take Precautions as Excess Heat Warnings Continue (10)
MANHATTAN, Kansas, June 29 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release:
With excessive heat warnings for many parts of the region through Saturday, Tom Schwartz, director of the Veterinary Health Center at Kansas State University, says pet owners need to take precautions.
Schwartz said the best thing is to keep all animals inside in cool places. But if the animals can't be brought inside, they must be given shade and plenty of water. Misting fans, sprayers and just a hose can more PR
Vice Chairman Salutes 1 Percent of Population That Serves (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Press Service issued the following news:
By Lisa Ferdinando
DoD News, Defense Media Activity
The men and women who serve in the U.S. armed forces represent the best America has to offer, volunteering to put themselves in harm's way to serve and protect the nation, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said yesterday.
"Only 1 percent of our population today will ever wear the uniform of this nation in any of its more PR
Vice President Pence Issues Remarks to Immigrant Community at Santa Catarina Shelter (10)
MANAUS, Brazil, June 27 -- The White House issued the following remarks by Vice President Mike Pence to immigrant community at the Santa Catarina Shelter:
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Father Alex. It is a great privilege for my wife Karen and I to be here with you, with Archbishop Don Sergio here at Santa Catarina, which is demonstrating the love of God by being the hands and feet of Christ to people from Venezuela. Would you join me in thanking this wonderful ministry and the impact that the more PR
Villanova Law Establishes New Endowed Chairs Recognizing Leadership and Scholarship (10)
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, June 28 -- Villanova University issued the following news release:
Mark C. Alexander, The Arthur J. Kania Dean of Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, announced the establishment of two endowed faculty chairs - and appointed two esteemed faculty members to these newly established positions. Doris DelTosto Brogan '81, Professor of Law has been named the Harold Reuschlein Leadership Chair. Michelle Madden Dempsey, Professor of Law has been named the first ho more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Annual Review of Crisis Plans (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 29 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following Superintendent's Memo from James F. Lane:
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Annual Review of Crisis Plans
In accordance with Sections 22.1-279.8: This link takes you out of the Virginia Department of Education website. of the Code of Virginia, local school boards are required to annually review the writte more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Annual School Safety Survey (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 29 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following Superintendent's Memo from James F. Lane:
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: School Safety Audit Requirements for 2018-2019
In accordance with Section 22.1-279.8: (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14/section22.1-279.8/) takes you out of the Virginia Department of Education website. of t more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Funding in Fiscal Year 2019 (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 29 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following Superintendent's Memo from James F. Lane:
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Data Collection: Uses of At-Risk Funding in Fiscal Year 2019 DUE DATE: August 1, 2018
Item 136 of the 2018 Appropriation Act (Chapter 2) contains a new reporting requirement for state funding attached to programs in support of stu more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on General Assembly Action (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 29 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following Superintendent's Memo from James F. Lane:
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: General Assembly Action
The 2018 General Assembly passed House Bill 1125 and Senate Bill 349 that eliminated the following requirements from the Code of Virginia and the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel:
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Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on New Special Education Directors (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 29 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following Superintendent's Memo from James F. Lane:
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: 2018-2019 Academy for New Special Education Directors
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) would like to extend an invitation to any newly hired local Directors of Special Education to the Academy for New Special Education more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Re-Enrollment of Students (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 22 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following Superintendent's Memo from James F. Lane:
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Training Opportunity: Re-enrollment and Section 504 - Beyond the Basics
The Regulations Governing the Re-enrollment of Students Committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice (8 VAC 20-660-10 et seq.) present the procedures for r more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Revisions to 2017-2018 (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 29 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following Superintendent's Memo from James F. Lane:
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Revisions to 2017-2018 Title I, Part A, and Title I, Part D, Subpart 2, Allocations under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
This communication is to inform you of a revision to the 2017-2018 Title I, Part A, and T more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Revisions to 2017-2018 Title II (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 29 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following Superintendent's Memo from James F. Lane:
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Revisions to 2017-2018 Title II, Part A, Allocations under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
This communication is to inform you of a revision to the 2017-2018 Title II, Part A, allocations that were released thro more PR
Virginia Education Superintendent Issues Memo on Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 29 -- The Virginia Department of Education's Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following Superintendent's Memo from James F. Lane:
TO: Division Superintendents
FROM: James F. Lane, Superintendent of Public Instruction
SUBJECT: Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program
The Virginia General Assembly passed legislation that requires all kindergarten students be assessed using the Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) by the end of the 2019-2020 scho more PR
Virginia Recognizes 14 Arlington Schools for Excellence in Education (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 27 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news release:
Governor Ralph Northam and the State Board of Education announced that 14 Arlington schools have earned 2018 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) awards based upon student achievement and other performance indicators during the 2016-17 school year.
The awards were created by the Board of Education to recognize schools and divisions that exceed state and federal accountability standards and achieve ex more PR
Virtual Reality Technology Transforming Cardiovascular Medicine (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The American College of Cardiology issued the following news release:
Rapid advancements in the field of virtual reality are leading to new developments in cardiovascular treatment and improved outcomes for patients, according to a review paper published today in JACC: Basic to Translational Science. Extended reality applications in cardiac care include education and training, pre-procedural planning, visualization during a procedure and rehabilitation in post-stroke pati more PR
VIU Volunteer Tutor Program Supports Students' Specific Learning Needs (10)
NANAIMO, British Columbia, June 28 -- Vancouver Island University issued the following news:
In Grade 9, Matt decided to drop out of school with the belief he would never excel at learning.
A few years later, he decided to upgrade his courses at Vancouver Island University (VIU), and a University counsellor connected him with Literacy Central Vancouver Island (LCVI). Since 1991, VIU and LCVI have partnered to provide a tutor program to assist adult learners on their education journey.
"I lear more PR
Wallace State Health Science Division Hosts Meeting to Spotlight Programs With Openings for Fall 2018 (10)
HANCEVILLE, Alabama, June 28 -- Wallace State Community College issued the following news:
Dozens of area residents took advantage of an opportunity to see what options they may have to enter a health science program at Wallace State Community College this fall. More than 30 attended a Second Opportunity meeting hosted by the Health Science division at Wallace State to learn about the programs that still have openings for Fall 2018.
Out of the 18 Health Science options at the college -- the mo more PR
Washington Schools Superintendent Issues Bulletin on Practices for Serving Students (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 29 -- The Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following bulletin (No. B067-18) on Best Practices for Serving Students in Out-of-Home Care (ESHB 2684):
TO: Educational Service District Superintendents School District Superintendents School District Business Managers School District Foster Care Liaisons
FROM: Chris Reykdal, Superintendent of Public Instruction
RE: Best Practices for Serving Students in Out-of-Home Care (ESHB 2684)
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Water Education Foundation to Receive $50,000 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey announced that it intends to award a $50,000 cooperative agreement to the Water Education Foundation of Sacramento, California, for the establishment of the Project Water Education for Teachers Programs.
The U.S. Geological Survey provided the following overview: "A collaborative effort is required to better promote the awareness, appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of water resources through development an more ST
Waters Named Tennessee Division of Forestry Fire Chief (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 -- The Tennessee Department of Agriculture issued the following news:
With more than 14 years of experience with forestry and wildland fire management, Wade Waters has been appointed fire chief for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry.
"Wade's extensive experience in managing wildfire response in multiple states makes him an incredible asset to Tennessee," Commissioner Jai Templeton said. "The Division of Forestry protects the state's fores more PR
WCS, Coney Island Community, City of New York Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of Ocean Wonders: Sharks! at New York Aquarium (10)
CONEY ISLAND, New York, June 28 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release:
The Wildlife Conservation (WCS) celebrated the ribbon cutting of its stunning new Donald Zucker and Barbara Hrbek Zucker Ocean Wonders: Sharks! exhibit at the New York Aquarium. Grand opening for the public is 10am, Saturday, June 30.
The three-story, 57,500-square-foot exhibit building, with 9 dynamic galleries, will drive awareness of the importance of sharks to the health of the world's o more PR
Weinstein Ethics Series Returns With Public Lectures on Capitalism, Politics (10)
MANOA, Hawaii, June 28 -- The University of Hawaii's Manoa campus issued the following news release:
Will K. Weinstein, the candid and lively fund manager and former securities executive, returns to the University of Hawai'i at Manoa this summer to moderate his annual Ethics Conversation Series. Each year, Weinstein invites distinguished professionals to campus to address ethical issues making headlines around the world. This year's series examines ethical issues in business, law, medicine, spo more PR
WELL in Japan: Japanese Firms Poised to Elevate Health and Wellness Through WELL (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The International WELL Building Institute, a performance-based system for measuring, certifying, and monitoring features of the built environment that impact the health and wellness of the people who live, work, and learn in the buildings, issued the following news release:
Necessity is the mother of invention, so the saying goes. Nowhere has this credo been more relevant than in Japan.
As an island nation in which 94 percent of the population lives in urban areas (1) du more PR
When It Comes to Accidental Deaths, United States Is Approaching Deadliest Stretch of Year (10)
ITASCA, Illinois, June 27 -- The National Safety Council issued the following news release:
National Safety Council analysis indicates that more preventable, accidental deaths occur during the two months of July and August than during any other two-month period of the year - a trend that includes drowning, pediatric vehicular heatstroke, pedestrian deaths, natural disasters and gun-related fatalities. Since June is National Safety Month, the Council urges people to use the next few weeks to tak more PR
White Mountain National Forest Welcomes New Deputy Forest Supervisor (10)
CAMPTON, New Hampshire, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service unit - White Mountain National Forest - issued the following news release:
The White Mountain National Forest is pleased to welcome its new Deputy Forest Supervisor, Diane Taliaferro. Coming from New Mexico, Taliaferro will play an important role in the leadership of the White Mountain National Forest. "I am very pleased to welcome Diane to the Forest," said Forest Supervisor Clare Mendelsohn. "Her diver more PR
White Supremacist Propaganda on U.S. College Campuses Rises 77 Percent Over Past Nine Months: ADL Report (10)
NEW YORK, June 28 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release:
White supremacist groups continued to escalate their propaganda campaign targeting U.S. college campuses, with incidents increasing by 77 percent during the 2017-2018 academic year, according to new data released today by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
From Sept. 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018, ADL's Center on Extremism documented 292 cases of white supremacist propaganda on college campuses -- including fliers, sti more PR
Why One Conference Moved to an All-Vegetarian Menu (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education issued the following news release:
When approximately 2,000 attendees sat down for lunch at the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Annual Conference, they were fed all plant- based food, all conference long.
As Kimberly Smith was reviewing feedback after the 2016 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Annual C more PR
Winners of HSBC Hong Kong Scholarship 2017-18 Encouraged to Pursue Goals and Dreams With Scholarship (10)
POKFULAM, Hong Kong, June 28 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release:
At the University of Hong Kong, over 4,500 scholarships, with a total value of close to HK$170M, are awarded to talented students each year. Apart from supporting students with their undergraduate and postgraduate studies here at HKU, enrichment scholarships are available to encourage students to broaden their horizons and participate in learning activities outside of Hong Kong. There are also scholar more PR
With U.S. Maternal Mortality Shockingly High, Leading Maternity Care Experts Offer Essential Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes for Women, Infants in New Report (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The National Partnership for Women and Families issued the following news release:
Well-tested, evidence-informed strategies should be used to address the nation's abysmal maternal and infant health outcomes and transform the health care system into one that protects and promotes the health and well-being of mothers and babies. That is the key takeaway from a new, comprehensive report, Blueprint for Advancing High-Value Maternity Care Through Physiologic Childbearing, aut more PR
WIU Professor Chosen as Next Chief Reader for AP European History Reading (10)
MACOMB, Illinois, June 29 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
Western Illinois University Department of History Chair Jennifer McNabb has been selected as the Advanced Placement (AP) European History Chief Reader, responsible for overseeing the scoring of over 100,000 AP European History exams at the annual AP Reading.
Each June, AP teachers and college faculty members from around the world gather in the United States to evaluate and score the free-response sectio more PR
Women Leaders in College Sports Announces 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winners (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 27 -- Women Leaders in College Sports (formerly the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators) issued the following news release:
In recognition of outstanding achievement and dedication to the advancement of women in intercollegiate athletics, Women Leaders in College Sports, the nation's premier women's athletic leadership association that develops, connects, and advances women working in intercollegiate athletics, announced today the 2018 r more PR
Workers Remain United Despite Supreme Court Decision (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 27 -- Education Minnesota issued the following news release:
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned four decades of precedent and sound law, making it harder for working people to join together in strong unions to build better lives for families and communities.
The 5-4 decision in the Janus v. AFSCME case now allows public sector employees to enjoy the benefits of a negotiated contract without paying for it.
Janus is the culmination of decades of attacks on more PR
Workforce Bill on the Move in the Senate (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 29 -- The Aeronautical Repair Station Association issued the following news release:
Legislation to improve federal career technical education (CTE) programs took an important step forward on June 26 with the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) Committee's unanimous approval of its Carl Perkins Act reauthorization bill. Senate committee action has been a long time coming: The House passed its version of a Perkins bill (H.R. 2353) by voice vote on June 23 more PR
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder Welcomes Polish Move to Rescind Criminal Penalty From Holocaust Law, Urges Further Examination of 'Inherently Flawed' Legislation (10)
NEW YORK, June 27 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release:
The World Jewish Congress welcomes Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki's decision to recommend to parliament that it reopen discussions on its new Holocaust Law so as to rescind criminal penalty for suggesting that Poles bore some responsibility for the destruction of Polish Jewry, WJC President Ronald S. Lauder said Wednesday.
"The World Jewish Congress is pleased that the Polish government has recognized t more PR
World Medical Association Education Platform Launch (10)
FERNEY-VOLTAIRE, France, June 25 -- The World Medical Association issued the following news release:
The World Medical Association (WMA) has launched a new Education Platform to help accelerate the learning of physicians. The aim is to improve healthcare standards worldwide through a strategic partnership with the World Continuing Education Alliance (WCEA).
The WMA has entered into a strategic partnership with the WCEA to create a massive resource of continuing education provided by many of th more PR
World's First LGBTI+ National Youth Strategy Launched Minister Zappone Confirms Funding for First Actions Young People to Be 'Visible, Valued, Included' (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 29 -- The Ireland Department of Children and Youth Affairs issued the following news release:
Dr. Katherine Zappone, TD and Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, today launched the LGBTI+ National Youth Strategy 2018-2020.
The Strategy is a first for Ireland and for the world and is informed by the views of thousands of young people and by those who work with them and on their behalf. It can be accessed at: www.dcya.gov.ie
The Strategy's Youth Advisory Group, which co more PR
WSU Tri-Cities Education Professor Named STaR Fellow (10)
RICHLAND, Washington, June 25 -- Washington State University-Tri-Cities issued the following news release:
Annick Rougee, a WSU Tri-Cities assistant professor of mathematics education, has been named a Service, Teaching and Research fellow by the Association for Mathematics Teacher Educators.
As a new professor, Rougee said the program is designed to help her learn and grow in her career.
"It's an induction program to support new faculty in education in service, teaching and the research they more PR
WTAMU's General Studies Degree Program Receives Top Ranking (10)
CANYON, Texas, June 28 -- West Texas A&M University issued the following news:
TheBestSchools.org has named West Texas A&M University's general studies degree program as one of the top online Bachelor's in General Studies degree programs in the nation.
TheBestSchools.org reviewed all online bachelor's in general degree programs across the country and selected the top 45 schools to provide prospective students with the information needed to make the right choice when selecting an online program more PR
Yamaha, MRAA Join Forces to Strengthen Dealer Networks (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 27 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news release:
Yamaha Marine Group and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas have joined forces to further foster marine dealership growth and success.
To encourage dealer participation, Yamaha Marine plans to offer co-op funds to dealers for the first year of MRAA membership and/or co-op funds to become a Marine Industry Certified Dealership. By becoming members of MRAA, Yamaha m more PR
Year of Impact: Justice Center Provides Lifeline to the Underserved--and Spurs Development--in Capital Region (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- Albany Law School issued the following news:
For decades, the Albany Law Clinic and Justice Center has served as a training ground for future attorneys. But just as important has been the Clinic's work for the community.
By providing a wide range of free legal services to those most in need, the Law Clinic and Justice Center is making a lasting impact on the Capital Region and its residents.
During the 2017-18 academic year, students, through the Clinic, provided more PR
Young Kansans to Call Space Station From Eisenhower Presidential Library (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- NASA issued the following news release:
Kansas Boy Scout troops and students will participate in a live downlink event with astronauts aboard the International Space Station next week as part of NASA's Year of Education on Station. The call will air live on NASA Television and the agency's website.
NASA Expedition 56 astronauts Drew Feustel and Ricky Arnold will speak directly with the scout troops and students at 1:25 p.m. EDT Monday, July 2. Young people in attendance more PR
Youngsters Learn Value of Preserving Earth While Building Autonomous Boats at CU-ICAR (10)
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, June 27 -- Clemson University issued the following news release:
A boat that drives itself and picks up trash from the ocean? That's the stuff of science fiction, but it's reality for a dozen lucky Upstate elementary, middle and high school students who are building their own autonomous boats in a Clemson University summer camp.
The campers are led by automotive engineering professors Srikanth Pilla and Yunyi Jia at the Clemson University International Center for Au more PR
Youth Unemployment and the Integration of Young People Into the Labour Market: A Focus Theme for Public Auditors Across the EU (10)
LUXEMBOURG, Europe, June 28 -- The European Union's European Court of Auditors issued the following news release:
An overview of the work of public auditors across the European Union on measures to combat youth unemployment and to promote the integration of young people into the labour market has been published today by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) on behalf of the Contact Committee of EU supreme audit institutions (SAIs). The audit compendium is based on audit reports by the supreme au more PR
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$32.7M Surplus for FY2017 Audit Shows Surplus & Further Reduction of Cumulative Deficit (10)
HAGATNA, Guam, June 28 -- Gov. Eddie Baza Calvo, R-Guam, issued the following news release:
A combination of reducing spending and increased revenues have resulted in a surplus of $32.7 million surplus for Fiscal Year 2017.
The audit report issued by Deloitte & Touche contains an unmodified, or clean, opinion on GovGuam's financial statements.
The Government of Guam has kept up with obligations, reduced aging on vendor payments, refunded more than $1.3 billion in overpaid taxes and EITC, caug more PR
$400 Million Raised: Mayor De Blasio, Office of Strategic Partnerships Release Report Detailing Citywide Effect of Public-private Partnerships (10)
NEW YORK, June 27 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release:
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gabrielle Fialkoff, Senior Advisor to the Mayor and Director of the Office of Strategic Partnerships, today released New York City Partnerships: Strategic Partnerships for a More Inclusive and Equitable City, areport summarizing the progress and effect of public-private partnerships and the $400 million raised by city affiliated non-profits during the first four years of the Administra more PR
$60,000 Funding Available for Museum, Heritage Conservationist Summit in India (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of State announced that it expects to award a discretionary grant for a summit for museum and heritage conservationist in India.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $60,000. The agency said the grant was associated with education.
The funding is open to private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education and non-profits having a 501(c)3 status with the IRS.
The agency description of the grant states: "The Publ more ST
25 Years of Israel-Vietnam Relations: Conversation With Israel's Ambassador to Vietnam (10)
NEW YORK, June 29 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release:
This July marks 25 years since Israel and Vietnam officially established diplomatic relations. In just two-and-a-half decades, Israel and Vietnam have rapidly developed their bilateral relationship in such fields as agriculture, information technology, biotech, defense, cultural exchanges, and tourism. In celebration of this important milestone, Daniel Silver, Assistant Director of AJC's Asia Pacific Institute more PR
72nd Governor of Virginia Terry McAuliffe to Keynote Demofest 2018 (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, June 27 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
We've got some exciting news to share. Demofest is always a great event, but this is going to make it really special.
Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe will be the keynote speaker at Demofest 2018, the Kansas Democratic Party's bi-annual convention.
The event will take place August 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. Gov. McAuliffe will speak at the banquet Saturday evening, August 25.
McAuliffe led more PR
A.G. Underwood Announces Conviction and Sentencing of Tech Firm and Former Chief Executive Officer in Massive Securities Fraud Scheme (10)
NEW YORK, June 28 -- New York Acting Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood issued the following news release:
Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood today announced the conviction and sentencing of Freevi Corp., d/b/a Sungame Corp. ("Sungame"), and former Sungame Chief Executive Officer Neil Chandran, 47, of Nevada. On April 27, 2018, both Sungame and Chandran pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny and Securities Fraud in connection with a scheme to steal millions from unwitting investors by soliciting more PR
AARP Invests $60M in the Dementia Discovery Fund to Kick-Start Its 'Disrupt Dementia' Campaign (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- AARP issued the following news release:
With nearly 10 million new cases of dementia and Alzheimer's disease occurring each year1, and no cure, today AARP launched a new campaign, "Disrupt Dementia." The campaign aims to help drive new diagnostics and treatments for dementias while providing education, support and hope for patients and family caregivers impacted by the physical, emotional and financial stress of dementia.
The centerpiece of the campaign is AARP's new $60 more PR
Adult Education Programs Awarded $6.9 Million in Grants (10)
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 26 -- The Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release:
The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today awarded $6.9 million in grants to support high-quality adult education programs. These programs are aligned to the state's overall education and workforce development strategies, and funding will open up opportunities for nearly 5,700 adult learners, an increase in the number of adults served.
"We know th more PR
Ambassador Godec Issues Remarks at American Chamber of Commerce Summit (10)
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 29 -- The U.S. Embassy in Kenya issued the following remarks by Ambassador Robert F. Godec at the American Chamber of Commerce Big Four Summit:
"I am very pleased to be with you today to open the American Chamber's Big Four Summit. A huge thank you and congratulations to AmCham for organizing this important event, and to all of the American and Kenyan government officials and business representatives here. I would also like to extend my special appreciation to Under Secreta more PR
Appropriations Committee Approves Blunt-Led Bill to Increase NIH Funding, Fight Opioid Epidemic, Support Students, & Prepare the Workforce (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor/HHS), released the following statement today after the full committee approved the FY2019 Labor/HHS appropriations bill.
"This bill prioritizes resources for programs that touch the lives of every American and address the biggest challe more PR
Arkansas Lowers Tax Rates to Attract Military Families (10)
WASHINGTON, June 21 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says "the welcome mat is out" for servicemembers and veterans and their families.
During his first term, Hutchinson's efforts to attract military families to his state have included two income tax rate reductions; he put full exemption of uniformed services retirement pay and Survivor Benefit Plan annuities at the top of his 2017 legislative tax package. Arkansas joins 28 more PR
Association of Medical Colleges Issues Statement on Education Spending Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Association of American Medical Colleges issued the following statement by President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch on the fiscal 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education and Related Agencies spending bill approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee:
"The AAMC applauds the leaders and members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and particularly Labor-HHS Subcommittee Chair Roy Blunt and Ranking Member Patty Murray, for working in a bipartisan manner to ad more PR
Atlanta Public Schools Reviews 2018 Tax Digest to Assess Impact to FY2019 Budget at Upcoming Budget Commission Meeting (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 21 -- Atlanta Public Schools issued the following news release:
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) has received the preliminary 2018 tax digest and is reviewing it to assess the changes made by the Board of Tax Assessors and the impact to the District. A preliminary net digest shows a 24.7% increase from last year's frozen values. Local revenue accounts for approximately 73% of the District's General Fund revenue used to operate the school district.
Earlier this spring, the At more PR
Australian Industry Group Issues Statement on Company Tax Reduction Rate (10)
NORTH SYDNEY, Australia, June 28 -- The Australian Industry Group issued the following statement by Chief Executive Innes Willox:
"While disappointed that the plan to phase in a reduction in the company tax rate to 25% over the coming decade has not attracted sufficient support to be put to the Senate in this current session, we are heartened by the Government's commitment to stick to its guns and renew its efforts in the months ahead to enact this important program.
"It is deeply regrettable more PR
Autonomy Should Be Coupled With Accountability and Complete Transparency- Anil Swarup (10)
NEW DELHI, India, June 28 -- The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry issued the following news release:
In an environment that perpetuates mediocrity in delivering quality education and mistrust amongst key stakeholders, FICCI Alliance for Re-Imagining School Education (FICCI ARISE) in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. has released a Model Code for Self-Financed Independent Schools that is based on Equity, Quality, Excellence and Partnerships.
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Baker-Polito Administration Announces Grants for Marine Animal Conservation and Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects (10)
FALMOUTH, Massachusetts, June 28 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issued the following news release:
The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded $542,354 in grants to 16 projects across the state for the restoration and improvement of aquatic habitat, rivers and watersheds, and protection of endangered marine animals, including at-risk sea turtles and the rarest large whale, the North Atlantic right whale. The grants, funded by the Massachusetts Enviro more PR
BCC: Delay Roll-Out of Making Tax Digital (10)
LONDON, England, June 25 -- The British Chambers of Commerce issued the following news release:
Ten months ahead of its planned introduction, an alarmingly high proportion of UK businesses have little or no awareness of HM Revenue and Customs' flagship Making Tax Digital project, according to new research released today (Tuesday) by the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Avalara.
* 24% of firms have never heard of Making Tax Digital, which comes into effect next April for VAT
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BDCC Receives Grant Award of $150,000 to Design and Deliver Pipelines & Pathways Project (10)
BRATTLEBORO, Vermont, June 28 -- The Vermont Department of Economic Development issued the following news release:
The Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) has awarded the Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) $150,000 through the Windham County Economic Development Program (WCEDP) to design and deliver its Pipelines & Pathways Project, which will provide personal learning plan engagement opportunities for Windham County's four public high schools. The goals o more PR
Biotechnology Innovation Organization Issues Statement on Senate Passage of Farm Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Biotechnology Innovation Organization issued the following statement by Executive Vice President Brent Erickson in response to the Senate passage of the farm bill:
"BIO congratulates the Senate on the bipartisan passage of its comprehensive version of the 2018 Farm Bill.
"This legislation will enable rural communities to contribute to U.S. energy security, revitalize domestic manufacturing, and build new markets for American agriculture.
"BIO applauds Senators Pat R more PR
Blackstone Charitable Foundation and World Business Chicago Announce $1.7 Million Awarded for Next Phase of the Blackstone Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenge (10)
NEW YORK, June 26 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release:
Today, the Blackstone Charitable Foundation and ChicagoNEXT of World Business Chicago ("WBC") announced the next phase of the Blackstone Inclusive Entrepreneurship Challenge ("Blackstone Challenge"). For the next two years, Bethel New Life, BLUE1647, Bunker Labs, and Future Founders will be awarded grants totaling $1.7 million to refine and expand their programs that support traditionally underserved entrepr more PR
Board Honors Beaulah Bob-Pennypacker (10)
HOLBROOK, Arizona, June 25 -- Northland Pioneer College issued the following news release:
After 24 years of service to Northland Pioneer College students as the Kayenta Center manager and for the last 19 years overseeing the Financial Aid Office, Beaulah Bob-Pennypacker has retired to care for her ailing father.
The Navajo County Community College District Governing Board recognized her service to the college during their regular meeting June 19 in Holbrook by awarding her administrator emeri more PR
Board of Trustees Approves New Chief Investment Officer, Treasurer and Five New Members (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news release:
The University of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees today approved Greg Schuler as Pitt's new chief investment officer (CIO) and Paul Lawrence as treasurer. The board also elected five new members.
Schuler and Lawrence are assuming roles previously handled by Amy K. Marsh, former CIO and treasurer, who retired March 31.
Schuler has served since 2011 as CIO and treasurer for BJC HealthCare, a nonpr more PR
Board Passes Budget for 2019-20 Fiscal Year (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 28 -- Cincinnati Public Schools issued the following news release:
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education passed its budget for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Monday, sustaining strategic investments in the future of its nearly 36,000 students. The total CPS budget for 2019-2020 is $609,518,919, serving a projected enrollment of 35,544 students.
"Cincinnati Public Schools is committed to the future of Cincinnati's public school children and the future of this city b more PR
Bursaries for Disadvantaged Students Helping Close Performance Gap, Study Finds (10)
CAMBRIDGE, England, June 29 -- The University of the West of England-Bristol issued the following news release:
Bursaries available to students at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) are proving highly effective at reducing disadvantage, new research has found.
Recipients are just as likely to earn a good degree or progress into a job as peers from middle income families, according to the first in-depth analysis of the impact of financial support for UWE Bristol students.
The more PR
Cancer Society Issues Statement on Palliative Care Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement by President Chris Hansen:
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Today the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health is scheduled to markup the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). The bipartisan bill would increase federal research funding for palliative care, including symptom and pain management, and would establish palliative care education and training programs for doctors, nurses an more PR
Carbon Utilization & Biogas Legislation Clears Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
Important provisions of carbon utilization and biogas legislation introduced by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) passed the Senate today as part of the farm bill. The provisions are based on parts of Bennet and Whitehouse's Carbon Utilization Act. The legislation would allow emerging carbon utilization technologies, such as carbon capture, utilization, and more PR
Career Launch SD and Brookings School District Provide Student Opportunities (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 27 -- The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation issued the following news release:
The Brookings School District was selected for Career Launch SD, a program sponsored by the Governor's Office and Departments of Labor and Regulation (DLR) and Education.
Career Launch SD increases student awareness about career opportunities in their communities and helps meet South Dakota's demand for a skilled workforce. Career advisors Amber Bates and Maddie Engen are DLR more PR
Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Celebrate $1.7 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Delaware (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) announced that Delaware has received $1.7 million, a $300,000 increase from last year, in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency for volunteering and service programs.
"For decades, AmeriCorps volunteers have dedicated their lives to servi more PR
CDFI Fund Announces Nearly $22.8 Million in Bank Enterprise Awards for Increased Investment in Highly Distressed Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued the following news release:
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) announced nearly $22.8 million in awards to 113 banks for increasing investments benefiting economically distressed communities across the nation. The awards were made through the fiscal year (FY) 2017 round of the Bank Enterprise Award Program ( more PR
Children's Hospitals Commend Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Investing in Kids (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Children's Hospital Association issued the following news release:
Today, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education took an important step for children's health by approving $325 million in FY 2019 for the Children's Hospitals Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program. If ultimately approved, this funding level represents an increase of $10 million over FY 2018 funding for the bipartisan program. Children's hospita more PR
Comptroller Stringer, NYC Funds: Unprecedented Disclosure of Corporate Boardroom Diversity Following Groundbreaking Campaign (10)
NEW YORK, June 27 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release:
New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer and the New York City Pension Funds today announced that after less than a year, the groundbreaking "Boardroom Accountability Project 2.0" (BAP 2.0) campaign, an initiative which pushes for greater corporate board diversity and transparency reforms, has accomplished unprecedented engagement with more than half of the 151 major U.S. companies targeted. T more PR
Congressman Lowenthal Secures $35M in FY2019 DoD Funds for Critical STEM Education Program (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Alan Lowenthal, D-California, issued the following news release:
Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) secured the unanimous passage of an amendment to boost funding for a critical national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education program by $5 million, to a record $35 million appropriation for Fiscal Year 2019. The amendment will be included the annual Department of Defense appropriations bill which awaits final passage by the House of Representat more PR
CSCU Announces Partnership With Social Venture Partners CT to Support Guided Pathways (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 27 -- Connecticut State Colleges and Universities issued the following news release:
Today, the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities announced that it has formed a partnership with the philanthropic group Social Venture Partners (SVP) - a program and field of interest fund of Fairfield County's Community Foundation. SVP has donated $62,500 and pro bono consulting to continue Guided Pathways efforts at CSCU's Student Success Center. The grant will support three more PR
Education Secretary: State Budget Continues Strong Investments in Students, Job Training (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
State Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera today outlined the investments in education championed by Governor Tom Wolf in the 2018-19 budget and over the last four years that are helping Pennsylvania's students by restoring education funding, increasing enrollment in kindergarten and pre-k, bolstering graduation rates, and training more students for careers.
"Over the past four years, Govern more PR
Emerson Partners With Texas A&M College of Engineering to Build Advanced Automation Laboratory (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 27 -- Emerson Electric, an automation technology and software company, issued the following news:
Future classes of undergraduate engineering students studying at Texas A&M University, one of the largest and most prestigious engineering schools in the United States, will have access to some of the most innovative advanced automation technologies in use at industrial facilities around the world as a result of a $1.5 million donation by global technology and engineering compan more PR
EOU Inventors Take Prototypes to State Competition (10)
LA GRANDE, Oregon, June 25 -- Eastern Oregon University issued the following news:
Entrepreneurial efforts that began at Eastern Oregon University earlier this year culminate this week at the Invent Oregon state finals in Klamath Falls.
Two teams of EOU students will compete against their peers from 11 Oregon institutions for $30,000 in cash prizes awarded to the top five prototypes. Kula Dudes, a yoga regimen designed specifically for men, and healthy snack business School Marm Treats both re more PR
European Council Conclusions, 28 June 2018 (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 29 -- The Council of the European Union issued the following news release:
The European Council on 28 June adopted conclusions on: migration, security and defence, jobs, growth and competitiveness, innovation and digital, and on other issues.
I. Migration
1. The European Council reconfirms that a precondition for a functioning EU policy relies on a comprehensive approach to migration which combines more effective control of the EU's external borders, increased external more PR
Experts Available: $100 Million Center Places Georgia at the Forefront of Cybersecurity Research (10)
AUGUSTA, Georgia, June 28 -- Augusta University issued the following news release:
The state of Georgia will enter bold new territory in cybersecurity research and workforce development with the opening of the Georgia Cyber Center on July 10.
Housed at Augusta University's Riverfront Campus, the $100 million facility is the single largest investment in a cyber facility by a state government to date and home to a unique public/private collaboration among academia, state and federal government, more PR
First of Its Kind Web Tool Lets You Know If You're Funding Gun Violence and War (10)
OAKLAND, California, June 26 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, issued the following news release:
Weapon Free Funds, a new tool from non-profit groups As You Sow and CODEPINK, was released today to help individuals, communities, universities and others review their mutual fund investments for holdings in military contractors and gun manufacturers and retailers. Handguns, assault rifles, more PR
Following Budget Passage, Gov. Wolf Launches PAsmart With New Investments in Job and Skills Training (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news:
Building on his commitment to strengthen our schools, build our workforce, and grow our economy, Governor Tom Wolf outlined his PAsmart initiative in the recently enacted 2018-19 state budget. As a first-of-its-kind $30 million investment, PAsmart will support workforce development through STEM and computer science education, apprenticeships and job training.
"PAsmart is a new and innovative way of c more PR
Four New Majors Added for 2018-19 (10)
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, June 27 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
In keeping with the increasingly diverse academic interests of students, Illinois Wesleyan University will offer four new majors and seven new minors, in addition to more than 80 majors, minors and programs currently available.
Starting in the fall of 2018, students can declare themselves as any one of the following new majors:
Biochemistry - Drawing from curricula in the biology and chemistry de more PR
FY2019 Labor, HHS, & Education Appropriations Bill Gains Subcommittee Approval (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
The Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee today approved a FY2019 funding bill that continues investments in critical medical research, opioid abuse prevention and treatment, and education.
The FY2019 Labor-HHS Appropriations bill contains $179.3 billion, an increase of $2.2 billion above the FY2018 l more PR
GCI Awards Scholarships to 70 Alaska Students (10)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 27 -- General Communication, a telecommunications company, issued the following news release:
Seventy Alaska students have each been awarded a $2,000 scholarship from GCI for their tuition and books during the next academic year. The 2018 GCI Scholarship Program is a $140,000 investment in Alaska's next generation of leaders.
From Ambler to Ward Cove, this year's scholarship recipients will attend a variety of trade schools and universities in Alaska and across the coun more PR
GOOOOAL! World Class Soccer Set to Score Big for Communities (10)
NEW YORK, June 29 -- The Local Initiatives Support Corp. issued the following news release:
The winning United 2026 World Cup bid has not only energized North American soccer fans with the promise of elite matches played in home stadiums. It has sparked a multinational community investment effort that will develop local soccer fields and support youth programs in host cities.
Known as 26x26--reflecting the 26 new and renovated fields that will be opened by the 2026 kickoff--the project is desi more PR
Gov. Kasich Signs Fifteen Bills (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 29 -- Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
Today Governor John R. Kasich signed the following bills into law:
* Sub. S.B. 4 (Kunze, Oelslager) allows a person who is found not guilty of an offense or who is the defendant named in a dismissed criminal charge to apply for a court order to expunge the person's official records in the case if the charge or not guilty finding was the result of the applicant having been a human trafficking victim; allows more PR
Gov. Rick Snyder Signs Eighth and Final Education Budget in Support of Michigan Students (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 28 -- Gov. Rick Snyder, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Gov. Rick Snyder signed the fiscal year 2019 Education Omnibus budget into law today, which included funding for the largest increase in the minimum K-12 foundation allowance in more than 15 years. Today's signing of the $16.8 billion education budget marks the eighth straight year that education funding has been completed well in advance of the required deadline, giving schools the time and informati more PR
Gov. Scott: More Florida Schools Earning High Marks (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 27 -- Gov. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that the Florida Department of Education has released school grades for the 2017-18 school year. This year's scores demonstrate continued school improvement.
Governor Scott said, "Florida's schools are continuing to achieve increased success thanks to the hard work of our students and teachers. Our years of historic investment in Florida's K-12 education system a more PR
Government of Canada Announces Funding Agreement to Give British Columbians the Tools They Need to Find and Keep Good Jobs (10)
BURNABY, British Columbia, June 29 -- Canadian Employment and Social Development issued the following news release:
By investing directly in Canada's greatest asset--its resilient, hardworking people--the Government of Canada is helping to ensure that the economic growth Canada creates is the kind of growth that works for everyone.
Today, the Honourable Minister of National Defence Harjit Sajjan, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Canada's Minister of Employment, Workforce Development an more PR
Government of Canada Announces Funding Agreement to Give British Columbians the Tools They Need to Find and Keep Good Jobs (10)
BURNABY, British Columbia, June 29 -- British Columbia Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
By investing directly in Canada's greatest asset -- its resilient, hardworking people -- the Government of Canada is helping to ensure that the economic growth Canada creates is the kind of growth that works for everyone.
The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Canada's Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and La more PR
Governor Abbott Announces $5 Million in Texas Talent Connection Grants for Workforce Training Programs (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced $5 million in Texas Talent Connection grants to 13 workforce training and job placement programs across the state. This second round of 2018 Texas Talent Connection competitive grant awards, administered by the Texas Workforce Investment Council in the Governor's Economic Development and Tourism division, supports education and workforce training programs that lead to suc more PR
Governor Cooper Announces 301 New Jobs in Durham County (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 26 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Sensus USA, Inc., a provider of advanced metering technologies to utilities and municipalities, will expand its current operations in Durham County, creating 301 new jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $4 million in North Carolina by the end of 2019.
Sensus is a wholly owned subsidiary of Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company c more PR
Governor Cuomo Announces More Than $67 Million in Grants to Support Private, Not-For-Profit Colleges and Universities Across New York (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 28 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than $67 million in grants for capital projects at 39 colleges and universities across New York. The funding comes from the Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program and is awarded by the HECap Board, which provides matching grants to private, not-for-profit colleges and universities for projects that create construction jobs and drive investment in more PR
Governor Cuomo Announces Selection of Special Event Company to Manage Major Event Bookings for the New Expo Center at the State Fairgrounds (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that HITS, Inc., a nationally-recognized special events management company based in Saugerties, Ulster County, has been awarded the contract to book major events at the new Exposition Center located at the New York State Fairgrounds. HITS, Inc. was selected following a Request for Proposals in which the firm provided a unique plan to attract a wide range and va more PR
Governor Northam Announces Partnership to Promote Hiring at Newport News Shipbuilding (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 27 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Governor Ralph Northam today announced that the Commonwealth of Virginia is initiating a unique partnership with Huntington Ingalls Industries' (NYSE:HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division to support a major hiring initiative. Newport News Shipbuilding anticipates hiring almost 7,000 people, including the creation of 2,000 new jobs, in the City of Newport News over the next five years.
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Governor Northam Issues Executive Orders on Paid Parental Leave and Child Care Options for State Employees (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 27 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Governor Ralph Northam today signed two Executive Orders to support the state workforce on the job and at home by authorizing paid leave for new parents, and by creating the Advisory Commission on Quality Child Care to study child care and early learning options for state employees with young children.
"The steps we are taking today will support the growth of our children, help parents in manag more PR
Governor Scott: More Florida Schools Earning High Marks (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 27 -- The Florida Department of Education issued the following news:
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that the Florida Department of Education has released school grades for the 2017-18 school year. This year's scores demonstrate continued school improvement.
Governor Scott said, "Florida's schools are continuing to achieve increased success thanks to the hard work of our students and teachers. Our years of historic investment in Florida's K-12 education system a more PR
Governor Wolf, Philadelphia Officials Announce $15.6 Million to Improve Conditions at City Schools (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news:
Today, Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Mayor Jim Kenney, members of Philadelphia's legislative delegation and Philadelphia School District leaders to announce $15.6 million in joint funding for lead, mold and asbestos removal at 57 school buildings.
"The safety of our children should always be a priority and our schools must be healthy environments where students and teachers can focus on learning an more PR
Greek Companies to Benefit From New EUR 400 Million Leasing Finance Scheme Following Successful EUR 1 Billion Lending Programme (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 27 -- The European Investment Bank issued the following news release:
Companies across Greece seeking to lease equipment and premises will benefit from a new EUR 400 million leasing finance initiative.
The European Investment Bank announced today new support to expand leasing finance for equipment and real estate, to be provided by the leasing subsidiaries of four leading Greek banks.
"Ensuring that companies can access finance is crucial for economic growth. Access to more PR
Growing the Future Nurse Force (10)
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, June 25 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news:
In 2008, Sam Houston State University leadership recognized the void created by a critical shortage of nurses in Texas coupled with no professional nursing educational programs within a 40-mile radius of Huntsville.
A solution came three years later when the School of Nursing was established at SHSU. Offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the new program lead the way for an impressive expansion of academ more PR
Hogan Administration Awards $22 Million for Chesapeake Bay Restoration Projects (10)
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 26 -- Gov. Larry Hogan, R-Maryland, issued the following news release:
The Hogan administration has awarded funding to 18 recipients through the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund to improve the health of Maryland's waterways. The Trust Fund allows Maryland to accelerate Chesapeake Bay restoration and improve water quality by focusing targeted financial investments and resources on the most efficient and cost-effective non-point source pollution control pr more PR
Hogan Lovells 2017 Citizenship Review Highlights Firm's Commitment to Equality, Change, Opportunity Throughout World (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, issued the following news release:
Hogan Lovells today publishes its eighth annual Citizenship Report, highlighting the many ways in which the firm has demonstrated its commitment to Corporate Responsibility around the world.
The firm looks to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by 193 countries in 2015, as a global framework to address poverty, fight inequality, and tackle climate change.
In 2015, more PR
Hogan Lovells Wins IP Team of Year at 2018 Lawyer Awards: Firm Is Also Commended for Its Litigation, Real Estate, Pro Bono Work (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Hogan Lovells, a multinational law firm, issued the following news release:
Hogan Lovells is delighted to announce that the firm has been named as Intellectual Property Team of the Year at the inaugural 2018 The Lawyer Awards.
The award was for the firm's role in the landmark patent dispute Actavis v Eli Lilly case. The long running and multi-jurisdictional dispute made it all the way to the Supreme Court, which found for Lilly under every point being considered - result more PR
House Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Revised Suballocation of Budget Allocations for FY 2019 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-779) on the revised suballocation of budget allocations for fiscal 2019. The report was advanced by Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-New Jersey, on June 22.
Excerpts of the report follow:
LETTER OF SUBMITTAL
House of Representatives,
Committee on Appropriations,
Washington, DC, June 22, 2018.
Hon. Paul D. Ryan,
Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Speaker: By direction of the Co more ST
House Commerce Subcommittee Issues Testimony From CTC Technology & Energy (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following testimony by Joanne Hovis, president of CTC Technology and Energy, at a hearing on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization Act:
"Chairman Blackburn, Ranking Member Doyle, Members of the Subcommittee--thank you for having me here. My name is Joanne Hovis. I am president of CTC Technology & Energy, a communications engineering and planning more PR
House Conducted 10 Committee Hearings on June 27 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted 10 committee hearings on June 27:
*Energy and Commerce:
Subcommittee on Health:
Markup on:
- legislation on the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2018;
- H.R. 959, the "Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017";
- H.R. 1676, the "Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act";
- H.R. 3728, the "Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency Readiness more PR
House Financial Services Committee Issues Testimony From HUD Secretary Carson (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following testimony by Benjamin S. Carson Sr., secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, at a hearing entitled "Oversight of the Department of Housing and Urban Development":
"Chairman Hensarling, Ranking Member Waters, and members of this Committee, thank you for inviting me here today to testify before the House Financial Services Committee.
"HUD has made tremendous progress since I last testified in more PR
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The House Financial Services subcommittee on Housing and Insurance issued the following testimony by Jeffery Patterson, vice president and board member of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities, at a hearing entitled "Oversight of the Federal Government's Approach to Lead-Based Paint and Mold Remediation in Public and Subsidized Housing":
"Chairman Duffy, Ranking Member Cleaver and Members of the Subcommittee, my name is Jeffery Patterson and I am Vice President more PR
House Financial Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From New York Housing Conference (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The House Financial Services subcommittee on Housing and Insurance issued the following testimony by Rachel Fee, executive director of the New York Housing Conference, at a hearing entitled "Oversight of the Federal Government's Approach to Lead-Based Paint and Mold Remediation in Public and Subsidized Housing":
"I am Rachel Fee, the Executive Director of the New York Housing Conference, a nonprofit affordable housing policy and advocacy organization. We are a statewide c more PR
House Health Subcommittee Advances Critical Investment in Kids' Health (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 27 -- The Children's Hospital Association issued the following news release:
Today, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health unanimously voted to advance H.R. 5385, the Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act of 2018, to the full Energy and Commerce Committee for consideration. Children's hospitals thank the bill's champions, Reps. Gene Green, D-Texas, and Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas -- ranking member and chairman respectively of the subcommitt more PR
House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From National Ocean Industries Association (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The House Natural Resources subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources issued the following testimony by Randall Luthi, president of the National Ocean Industries Association, at a legislative hearing on offshore renewable energy opportunities:
"Chairman Gosar, Ranking Member Lowenthal, and Members of the Subcommittee, good morning, and thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Randall Luthi, and I am the President of the National Ocean Industries Assoc more PR
House Schedules Nine Committee Hearings for June 27 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. House of Representatives scheduled nine committee hearings for June 27:
*Energy and Commerce:
Subcommittee on Health:
Markup on:
- legislation on the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2018;
- H.R. 959, the "Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017";
- H.R. 1676, the "Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act";
- H.R. 3728, the "Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency Readine more PR
House Science, Space & Technology Committee Issues Report on DOE Science, Innovation Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-787) on legislation (H.R. 5905) to authorize basic research programs in the Department of Energy Office of Science for fiscal years 2018 and 2019. The report was advanced by Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, on June 27.
Excerpts of the report follow:
Committee Statement and Views
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
The purpose of H.R. 5905, the "Department of Energy Science and Innovation Act of 2018," is to provid more ST
House Small Business Committee Issues Testimony From IronNet Cybersecurity (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Small Business Committee issued the following testimony by IronNet Cybersecurity President Matthew G. Olsen at a hearing entitled "ZTE: A Threat to America's Small Businesses":
"Chairman Chabot, Ranking Member Velazquez, and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to this important hearing to discuss the risks that ZTE poses to the United States and our small businesses. I commend the Committee for addressing this issue, particularly in light of the more PR
House Technology Subcommittees Issues Testimony From AI4ALL (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 --The House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on Research and Technology, and subcommittee on Energy issued the following testimony by Fei-Fei Li, board chair and co-founder of AI4ALL, at a hearing entitled "Artificial Intelligence - With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility":
"As I often say to my students, there's nothing "artificial" about AI. It's inspired by people, it's created by people, and--most importantly--it impacts people. It's a powerful tool we're o more PR
House Technology Subcommittees Issues Testimony From Carnegie Mellon University (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 --The House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on Research and Technology, and subcommittee on Energy issued the following testimony by Jaime Carbonell, professor of computer science and the director of the Language Technologies Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, at a hearing entitled "Artificial Intelligence - With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility":
"Good Morning. My name is Jaime Carbonell. I am a professor of computer science and the director of the La more PR
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Jobs, Opportunity with Benefits, Services for Success Act (Part 1 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-754) on legislation (H.R. 5861) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act. The report was advanced by Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, on June 13.
I. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND
A. Purpose and Summary
H.R. 5861, as amended, the "Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act," as ordered reported by the Committee on Ways and Means on May 24, 2018, amends title IV-A of the Social Security A more ST
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Jobs, Opportunity with Benefits, Services for Success Act (Part 2 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-754) on legislation (H.R. 5861) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act. The report was advanced by Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, on June 13.
B. PUBLICATION OF OUTCOME MEASURES
Present law
HHS is required to submit an annual report to Congress that includes the work participation rates states have achieved. (In practice, HHS typically posts on its website work participation information in advance more ST
House Ways & Means Committee Issues Report on Jobs, Opportunity with Benefits, Services for Success Act (Part 3 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 115-754) on legislation (H.R. 5861) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act. The report was advanced by Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, on June 13.
Continues from Part 2 of 3
C. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Present law
There is a set aside of 0.33 percent of the TANF appropriation for research and technical assistance.
Explanation of provision
The Committee bill sets aside an additional 0.25 percent of the more ST
Human Rights Council Adopts Outcomes of Universal Periodic Review of Luxembourg, Barbados, Montenegro and the United Arab Emirates (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 29 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
The Human Rights Council this morning adopted the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of Luxembourg, Barbados, Montenegro and the United Arab Emirates.
Pierre-Louis Lorenz, Permanent Representative of Luxembourg to the United Nations Office at Geneva, said that the Government of Luxembourg had accepted 135 out of 149 recommendations. Reservations to the Convention on the Rights of t more PR
Human Rights Council Holds a General Debate on All Human Rights, Including the Right to Development (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 25 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
The Human Rights Council in its midday meeting heard United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Kate Gilmore present thematic reports by the Secretary-General, the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. It then held a general debate on the promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, econo more PR
Human Rights Council Holds an Interactive Dialogue With the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Eritrea (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 26 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release:
The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with Sheila Keetharuth, Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Eritrea.
In her presentation, Ms. Keetharuth regretted that she was unable to report tangible improvements in the human rights situation in Eritrea. The main violations as identified in her first and subsequent reports remained unchanged. Patterns more PR
ILO Calls for Urgent Action to Prevent Looming Global Care Crisis (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, June 28 -- The International Labour Organization issued the following news release:
Africa has the lowest proportion of care employment worldwide and the lowest proportion of care workers with serious care deficits in care service provision. Investment in the care economy needs to be doubled to avert a looming global care crisis, says a new ILO report.
Despite the strong case for transformative care policies, large discrepancies in the coverage of care policies exist in Af more PR
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2018 Article IV Consultation With Georgia (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release:
On June 27, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation[1] with Georgia.
Since the global financial crisis, macroeconomic performance in Georgia has been positive. Growth was higher than that in most peers, policy frameworks have been strengthened with inflation well-anchored and fiscal deficits broadly well-managed, the banking sector has remai more PR
Impacting Immigration: Maneesha Mukhi '04 Finds Career Success in Social Entrepreneurship (10)
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news release:
Imagine every decision you make being impacted by your immigration status. For Maneesha Mukhi '03, this was her reality.
That changed the moment she got her green card. She had just earned her MBA at the University of Chicago and was working in consulting when she received the green light on her dreams: social entrepreneurship.
"Entrepreneurship is about finding a problem you want to solve, because tha more PR
Innovation in Polymer Sector Sees 7.7% Jobs Growth Reaching 7,000 - Polymer Technology Ireland (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 28 -- The Ireland Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation issued the following news:
Polymer Technology Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the polymer technology sector in Ireland, today launched its 2020 strategy 'Polymer technology: The backbone of Irish manufacturing' (see attached) setting out how the industry is driving manufacturing growth and adding high quality jobs in Ireland.
Speaking at the launch, Polymer Technology Ireland Director Mark McAuley sai more PR
Institute for College Access Issues Statement on Senate Education Spending Bill (10)
OAKLAND, California, June 28 -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following statement by President James Kvaal:
"This afternoon the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a fiscal year 2019 education spending bill that increases the Pell award by a modest but meaningful $100, and cuts $600 million from the Pell Grant reserve fund. A broad coalition of Pell advocates has for years urged Congress to protect and strengthen the grant, including in a letter earlier this week more PR
Integration of Minorities in the Border Region Between Italy and Austria (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 25 -- The European Committee of the Regions issued the following news release:
Diversity4Kids is improving the wellbeing of locals and immigrants by fighting discrimination and xenophobia through playful techniques. This project, which targets 8 to 14-year-old pupils, promotes tolerance and prepares young people for a life in a diverse society. "Diversity4Kids helps to raise awareness among pupils aged between 8 and 14 to encourage positive coexistence as a foundation fo more PR
Integration of People With Health Disabilities: Joint Project in Austria and Slovakia (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 26 -- The European Committee of the Regions issued the following news release:
In Vienna, Bratislava and Trnava, about 28 000 people are affected by autism. Both Vienna and Bratislava are important research centres in medicine and psychology, but both also need to catch up to international standards in the fields of diagnosis, integration and scientifically sound therapies. In the project areas, many people affected by autism had impaired social, communicative-linguistic more PR
Intense Multifactorial Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Shown to Be Cost Effective (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, June 25 -- The American Diabetes Association issued the following news release:
When patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) receive intensified, multifactorial treatment combining lifestyle modification and pharmacological therapy for modifiable risk factors, there is no significant increase in medical costs, compared to patients who receive conventional, multifactorial treatment, according to the study, "A Cost Analysis of Intensified vs. Conventional Multifactorial Therapy of P more PR
Intercultural Education in Lower Austria and Bratislava Region (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 25 -- The European Committee of the Regions issued the following news release:
EU-funded project coordinates cross-border educational activities to help Slovakian and Austrian schoolchildren learn the language and customs of their neightbours. The region of Lower Austria launched an initiative to promote the languages of its neighbouring countries in the kindergartens and schools located along the border, using a methodic-didactic concept. As part of this initiative, the more PR
Interior Assistant Secretary Domenech Visits Pohnpei, Micronesia (10)
POHNPEI, Micronesia, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs issued the following news release:
U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular and International Affairs Doug Domenech today concluded his official visit to Pohnpei, the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), where he conferred with President Peter M. Christian on the continuation and strengthening of the U.S.-FSM relationship under the Compact of Free Association. While at the more PR
Investment Advisor Pleads Guilty to Investment Fraud (10)
BOISE, Idaho, June 28 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho, Bart M. Davis, issued the following new release:
Rick Guyon, a/k/a, Richard Guyon, a/k/a Rick Garrison, a/k/a Mark Thomas, 59, pleaded guilty yesterday to one count of wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced. Pursuant to a written plea agreement filed with the court, Guyon pleaded guilty to count five of the indictment.
According to the plea agreement, from 2015 through 2017, Guyon devised a scheme to defraud indiv more PR
Investment Plan for Europe: EIB Finances Modernisation of the Poznan Medical University (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 28 -- The European Investment Bank issued the following news release:
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide PLN 114.77 million (some EUR 27.3 million) to finance an increase in Poznan Medical University's capacity to provide education, research and health services. This transaction is guaranteed by the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), being the central pillar of the Investment Plan for Europe. The EFSI support makes it possible to conclu more PR
Investments & Wealth Institute to Host Focus on Advanced Portfolio Construction Using Exchange-Traded Funds Seminar on July 12 (10)
DENVER, Colorado, June 29 -- The Investment Management Consultants Association issued the following news release:
The financial industry has adopted the use of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) at an unprecedented rate due to the flexibility, liquidity, and diversity of ETF products. Helping advisors understand this trend and how best to use ETFs as part of their clients' overall investment strategy is the goal of the Investments & Wealth Institute(R) (formally IMCA) Focus on Advanced Portfolio Cons more PR
Island University Hosts ME by the SEa, STEM Professional Development Conference (10)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, June 25 -- Texas A&M University's Corpus Christi campus issued the following news release:
Eager to expand their educational toolbox and gain a renewed sense of excitement about teaching, more than 160 established educators and future instructors from 26 local school districts and five universities attended the 14th annual regional professional development conference for STEM education, ME by the SEa. The conference, hosted by Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi on June 1 more PR
John Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor to Receive $400,000 from Interior (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $400,000 cooperative agreement to the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Inc. for the implementation of an annual work plan for the heritage corridor in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
The agency description of the grant states: "National Heritage Areas leverage taxpayer investment with public and private resources through historic preservation, more ST
Joint Economic Committee Issues Testimony From Congressional Research Service (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Joint Economic Committee issued the following testimony by Rachel Fefer, analyst in international trade at the Congressional Research Service, at a hearing entitled "The Need for U. S. Leadership on Digital Trade":
"Chairman Paulsen, Ranking Member Heinrich, and Members of the Joint Economic Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today on behalf of the Congressional Research Service to discuss "The Need for U.S. Leadership on Digital Trade." My more PR
Kilmer, Thompson, Klobuchar, and Sasse Introduce Skills Investment Act of 2018 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
Today, Representatives Derek Kilmer (D-WA) and Glenn 'GT' Thompson (R-PA) and Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Ben Sasse (R-NE) introduced The Skills Investment Act of 2018. The bill would create lifelong-learning accounts, which workers in the changing economy can use to pay for skills training, career-related learning and professional development through their careers.
"Our economy is changing fast an more PR
Kochs Reward Laxalt With Another $1.5 Million for Pushing Their Special Interest Agenda (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, June 27 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Today, the Koch network's Freedom Partners Action Fund announced another $1.5 million ad campaign to support Republican Adam Laxalt's gubernatorial bid. This comes on top of a previous million-dollar ad buy from Freedom Partners last fall -- their first of the 2018 cycle -- and an additional "across the board" investment for Laxalt by another Koch super-PAC, Americans for Prosperity (AFP). On Monday, more PR
Loyalist College Board Elects Officers for 2018-19 (10)
BELLEVILLE, Ontario, June 28 -- Loyalist College issued the following news release:
At the June 20th meeting of the Loyalist College Board of Governors, Bob Forder was re-elected Chair for 2018-19, for the term beginning September 1, 2018. Governors Tim Farrell and David Allen were elected as Vice-Chairs for the coming year. Committees will be chaired by Governors Mary Lynn Rutledge and Scott Williams.
Bob Forder was appointed to the Board of Governors in 2015 and served on the Academic, Stude more PR
Loyalist College Board of Governors Approves 2018-2019 Budget (10)
BELLEVILLE, Ontario, June 28 -- Loyalist College issued the following news release:
At its meeting on June 20, the Loyalist College Board of Governors approved its budget for 2018-19 based on $76.2 million in estimated revenues, for forwarding to the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development.
"The 2017-18 Business Plan and Budget called for a balanced in-year position, and we are pleased that our audited financial statements show an in-year surplus of $4.2 million," said College Pr more PR
Maine House Advances Workforce Training, Higher ED Bond Proposal (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, June 25 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release:
The Maine House voted Monday to advance a bond proposal to make strategic workforce training investments at the state's public higher education institutions. The vote was 109-17.
"This bond is an investment that will cost less than a single new high school, but it's one that will surely bring more students, jobs, investment and opportunities to our public university and community college campuses. Economic more PR
MassHousing Names Mounzer M. Aylouche Vice President of Homeownership Programs (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 29 -- The Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency issued the following news:
MassHousing announced today that Mounzer M. Aylouche has been promoted to Vice President of Homeownership Programs. In this newly created role, Aylouche will oversee all aspects of MassHousing's homeownership business, including production, lending operations, and servicing. Aylouche was previously MassHousing's Manager of Homeownership Business Development.
"Mounzer Aylouche brings decades of more PR
Mayor Bowser Kicks Off Search for DCPS Chancellor (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser issued the following news release:
Mayor Muriel Bowser today kicked off the search for the chancellor of DC Public Schools (DCPS) by announcing the chairs of the Our Schools Leadership Committee. The committee will be co-chaired by Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis, member of the UDC Board of Trustees and former Ward 4 Councilmember and former President of Southeastern University, and Dr. Sylvia Mathews Burwell, President of American Univer more PR
Mayor De Blasio Signs Legislation Providing Substance Abuse Treatment Services and Establishing Citywide Animal Shelters (10)
NEW YORK, June 26 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release:
Today, Mayor de Blasio signed seven bills to provide substance abuse treatment and prevention services to New Yorkers. The Mayor also signed a bill requiring the creation of full-time animal shelters in all five boroughs.
"The City is committed to fighting the opioid epidemic with every tool we have. The legislation signed today will help us ensure that all New Yorkers struggling with substance abuse have acc more PR
Minister Bruton Turns Sod on New Schools for Belmayne (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 25 -- The Ireland Department of Education and Skills issued the following news release:
The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T.D. visited Belmayne today (25th of June) to turn the sod on a new 16 classroom school for St Francis of Assisi. Last Monday June 18th Minister Bruton turned the sod on the new 16 classroom school for Belmayne ETNS. The schools will be located on a shared campus on a green field site on Belmayne Avenue and construction is anticipate more PR
Minister Humphreys Announces EUR 1.8 Million Investment in 23 New Science Foundation Ireland Industry Fellowships (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 25 -- Science Foundation Ireland issued the following news release:
Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD today announced EUR 1.8 million in funding to support the latest round of SFI Industry Fellowship Programme awards. The Industry Fellowship Programme, which is funded by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation and awarded through Science Foundation Ireland, will see 23 researchers from the 2017 Programme call, take up temp more PR
Minister Humphreys Announces Euros1.8 Million Investment in 23 New Science Foundation Ireland Industry Fellowships (10)
DUBLIN, Ireland, June 25 -- The Ireland Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation issued the following news:
Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD today announced Euros1.8 million in funding to support the latest round of SFI Industry Fellowship Programme awards. The Industry Fellowship Programme, which is funded by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation and awarded through Science Foundation Ireland, will see 23 researchers from the 2017 Prog more PR
Minister Joly Celebrates Opening of Upgraded Centre Norman-Bethune at Hopital Du Sacre-Coeur-de-Montreal (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 28 -- The Canadian Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development issued the following news release:
Construction is completed on the upgraded Centre Norman-Bethune at the Hopital du Sacre-Coeur-de-Montreal. The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, was at the hospital today on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, to mark the occasion.
Universite de Montreal received an investment o more PR
Minister Joly Celebrates Opening of Upgraded Centre Norman-Bethune at Hopital Du Sacre-Coeur-de-Montreal (10)
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 28 -- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (formerly Industry Canada), an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release:
Construction is completed on the upgraded Centre Norman-Bethune at the Hopital du Sacre-Coeur-de-Montreal. The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, was at the hospital today on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, to mark the occasion.
Univ more PR
Minister Morneau Attends Summit on Importance of Empowering Women; Announces New Role as International Gender Champion (10)
PARIS, France, June 29 -- The Department of Finance Canada issued the following news release:
Giving everyone an equal and fair chance at success--including the world's talented, ambitious and hard-working women--isn't just the right thing to do, it's the smart thing to do.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau today spoke at the iW50 Summit, in Paris, France. The event recognized 50 years of gender diversity at INSEAD, a world-renowned business school. Minister Morneau made the business case for empo more PR
National Ocean Month: NSF's Role in Ocean Science Spans the Globe (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release:
This month marks the annual celebration of oceans and all that they contribute to our planet, the surface of which is more than 70 percent water. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has a long history of support for ocean-related fundamental research, and so joins with public and private partners in marking new frontiers in exploring this critical global resource.
"Ocean research, infrastructure and edu more PR
NETCOM Holds Change of Responsibility Ceremony (10)
FORT HUACHUCA, Arizona, June 29 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news:
By Gordon Van Vleet
Public Affairs
Investments in life sometimes pay big dividends, as was the case during the NETCOM Change of Responsibility Ceremony, held at Greely Hall, the NETCOM headquarters, on the historic Army post of Fort Huachuca, Ariz., June 28, when Command Sgt. Maj. Darris Curry, passed on the responsibility for the command's enlisted force to Command Sgt. Maj. Jennifer Taylor, a Soldier who Curry had t more PR
New FASB Guidance Clarifies Accounting for Contributions (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The National Association of College and University Business Officers issued the following news:
In an effort to clarify existing guidance for conditional contributions, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2018-08, "Clarifying the Scope and the Accounting Guidance for Contributions Received and Contributions Made," on June 21. The ASU impacts how grantor/ donor agreements are assessed for conditions but should not impact more PR
New Research Reveals How Rugby League Players Make It to the Top (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, June 25 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news:
As New South Wales celebrates Origin victory it's likely some parents have hopes for their own children's sporting careers. So what does it take to make it to the top tier of rugby league?
A University of Sydney study examining the career trajectories of 224 professional National Rugby League (NRL) players suggests early specialisation, early selection in representative teams and intensive training load is not th more PR
NEXUS Partners With Owens Community College to Support Students in Manufacturing (10)
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, June 27 -- Owens Community College issued the following news release:
NEXUS Gas Transmission, LLC (NEXUS) donated $50,000 to the Owens Community College Foundation as a part of their ongoing effort to support students training for careers in technical trades.
The donation was used by Owens to purchase a new VF-2 CNC Mill. The new equipment will meet the training needs for students and workers in technical fields that train with simulators. The simulators allow for it more PR
NMSU Arrowhead Center's 2018 AgSprint Business Accelerator Showcases a Diverse Cohort (10)
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 26 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news:
For the second year, groundbreaking innovation is taking place with a cohort of entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector. New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center AgSprint accelerator is in full swing, as the cohort of eight companies looks to disrupt industry status quo.
AgSprint offers innovators in agriculture the tools to perform customer discovery in a cohort setting. Teams selected for the prog more PR
No Budget Deal as Compromise Talks Break Down (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 29 -- The New Jersey Business and Industry Association issued the following news release:
Budget negotiations between the governor and the Legislature broke down Friday afternoon, making it unlikely that the state budget impasse will be resolved before the July 1 deadline.
Despite a full day of negotiations, Gov. Phil Murphy, Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin were unable to come to an agreement over which taxes to raise. The two side more PR
Ohio Should Invest in High-Quality Child Care (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a 501(c)3 non-profit and nonpartisan state policy research institute, issued the following news release:
In a new report, Policy Matters Ohio researcher Rob Moore identifies changes to Ohio's child care assistance policies that could help put high-quality care within reach for more Ohioans.
Children who participate in high-quality early education programs grow up to have higher graduation rates and test scores. They are more healthy and sociable. more PR
Oklahoma School Boards Association Issues Statement on State Supreme Court Ruling (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 22 -- The Oklahoma State School Boards Association issued the following statement by Executive Director Shawn Hime on the Oklahoma State Supreme Court ruling:
"Today's decision is a victory for Oklahoma children, and I deeply appreciate the state Supreme Court for its swift action.
"The financial uncertainty has hindered teacher retention and recruitment efforts during a critical hiring season. Amid an historic teacher shortage, I'm grateful school districts can n more PR
Oppenheimer Expands Technology Investment Banking Practice With New Managing Director (10)
NEW YORK, June 25 -- Oppenheimer Holdings, an investment bank, issued the following news release:
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ("Oppenheimer") - a leading investment bank, wealth manager and a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings (NYSE:OPY) - today announced that Nitin Doke joined the Firm as a Managing Director focused on Software, Cloud & IT Infrastructure.
The appointment of Nitin is another addition to the Firm's long-standing commitment to the technology sector and is part of a significant strate more PR
PA Schools Featured During Education Department's Computer Science for All Summit (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
This week three school districts from across Pennsylvania were featured during the three-day Computer Science for All PA conference hosted by the state Department of Education in Harrisburg.
Among the districts featured at the conference were South Fayette, Canon-McMillan, and Greater Johnstown Area. The computer science programs at each district were highlighted as models for schools throu more PR
Pennsylvania School Safety Task Force Calls for Strengthening Security, More Mental Health Services, Community Connections (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
Governor Tom Wolf and Auditor General Eugene DePasquale today announced the common themes that will be addressed in an upcoming report from the Pennsylvania School Safety Task Force, created by Gov. Wolf and the Auditor General in February after the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida. This announcement comes following the passage of Gov. Wolf's 2018-19 bi-partisan budget, which includ more PR
Pennsylvania School Safety Task Force Calls for Strengthening Security, More Mental Health Services, Community Connections (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news:
Governor Tom Wolf and Auditor General Eugene DePasquale today announced the common themes that will be addressed in an upcoming report from the Pennsylvania School Safety Task Force, created by Gov. Wolf and the Auditor General in February after the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida. This announcement comes following the passage of Gov. Wolf's 2018-19 bi-partisan budget, which includes $60 mil more PR
Points of Light Civic Accelerator Invests $100,000 in Two Startups Advancing Digital Lnclusion (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 26 -- Points of Light (formerly the Points of Light Institute) issued the following news release:
The Points of Light Civic Accelerator announced today that it will invest $50,000 each in Cell-Ed (Palo Alto, California), a for-profit enterprise, and STEM NOLA (New Orleans), a nonprofit enterprise. Both ventures are focused on bridging the digital divide and filling the growing digital talent pipeline.
The Civic Accelerator is the first accelerator and investment fund in more PR
President Trump Issues Remarks at Lunch With Members of Congress (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- President Trump issued the following remarks at a lunch with members of the Congress:
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, everybody. You have probably all seen -- otherwise you wouldn't be at the top of your game -- the fact that today's Supreme Court ruling -- just coming out. A tremendous success. A tremendous victory for the American people and for our Constitution. This is a great victory for our Constitution. We have to be tough and we have to be safe, and we have to more PR
Public & Land-Grant Universities Issues Statement on Education Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities issued the following statement by President Peter McPherson regarding the Senate Appropriations Committee approval of the fiscal 2019 Labor-Health and Human Services-Education bill:
"We applaud the Senate Appropriations Committee for working in a bipartisan fashion to produce a funding bill that boosts investment in pathbreaking medical research and support for low-income students pursuing higher education.
"By puttin more PR
Record Number of Aspiring CFA Charterholders Sit for Exams as Program Marks 55th Anniversary (10)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 20 -- The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute issued the following news release:
CFA Institute, the global association of investment management professionals, announced today that a record 227,031 candidates have registered for Level I, II, and III CFA(R) exams at 286 test centers in 91 countries and territories. The exams, to be administered on June 23, mark the 55th anniversary of the first CFA exam, which was held in June 1963. Since then, the CFA Program ha more PR
Rep. Aguilar Announces Over $48 Million in Federal Funding for San Bernardino County Preschool Services (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino) announced that the San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department will receive over $48 million from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Head Start and Early Head Start Programs. The award of $48,821,894 will help fund early education programs for children from disadvantaged families throughout San Bernardino County.
"Affordable early educ more PR
Rep. Johnson Issues Statement at Artificial Intelligence Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, ranking Democratic member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing entitled "Artificial Intelligence - With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility":
"Thank you Chairwoman Comstock, Ranking Member Lipinski, Chairman Weber, and Ranking Member Veasey for holding this important hearing, and thank you to the witnesses for being here today.
"Artificial intelligence, or AI, is more PR
Rep. Lujan Introduces Legislation to Provide Internet Access on School Buses (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) introduced legislation to provide wireless internet on school buses to help close the "homework gap." Currently, millions of students need access to the internet to complete their school assignments but lack access at home. This gap especially impacts low-income, rural, and tribal students who must find other ways to get online to complete their homework. Lujan's legislat more PR
Rep. Pallone Issues Remarks at Markup of Public Health Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks at the Subcommittee on Health markup of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act, Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act (H.R. 959), Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (H.R. 1676), Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness or the EMPOWER Act more PR
Rep. Young Issues Statement on FY 2019 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, issued the following statement after the passage of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal 2019 (H.R. 6157):
"Supporting our men and women in uniform is one of my greatest responsibilities in Congress.
"Passing the FY19 DoD Appropriations bill today is important so we can restore our military readiness and invest in proper training, equipment and resources for our Armed Forces. This bill also secures funding to modernize our mi more PR
Republic of Lithuania: IMF Executive Board Concludes Article IV Consultation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release:
On June 20, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with the Republic of Lithuania.
The economy picked up steam in 2017, following two years of sluggish growth. Real GDP expanded by 3.9 percent largely because of the acceleration of investment, which benefited from credit growth and high capacity utilization. Private consumption remained more PR
RIT Receives $5 Million State Grant to Build Its Global Cybersecurity Institute (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, June 28 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
The planned Global Cybersecurity Institute at Rochester Institute of Technology got a tremendous boost with the receipt of $5 million grant through the New York State Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program.
The grant, combined with designated funding from a donation made by 2009 RIT alumnus Austin McChord, will go toward construction of a 45,000-square-foot building to house the new in more PR
S.T.E.A.M. Garden Business Incubator Breaks Ground to Transform the Former St. Patrick's Catholic School in Albany Into Center for Innovation and Technology (10)
ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- The New York State Homes and Community Renewal issued the following news release:
New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Empire State Development, and the Central Avenue Business Improvement District today announced the groundbreaking of the S.T.E.A.M. Garden Business Incubator at 279 Central Avenue in Albany, the former St. Patrick's Catholic School. The S.T.E.A.M. Garden is a collaborative effort to turn the vacant school into an innovative living lab focusin more PR
SAS Advocates Sustainability, Social Innovation As Best Business Practices (10)
CARY, North Carolina, June 27 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
From the start, analytics leader SAS has prioritized corporate citizenship as a critical factor when making business decisions. And with more than four decades of growth, it's been the right path. For SAS, corporate social responsibility (CSR) not only focuses on building a sustainable workplace but also strives to make the world better through social innovatio more PR
School of Business at Concordia University Irvine Appoints New Professors (10)
IRVINE, California, June 28 -- Concordia University-Irvine issued the following news release:
The School of Business at Concordia University Irvine has named new professors to its full-time faculty. Professor Kim Chatani of Irvine and Professor Michael Kinnen of Riverside will begin teaching courses this fall in the business school of the Christian liberal arts university.
Professor Kim Chatani will teach graduate and undergraduate-level courses including accounting, finance, governance and ri more PR
Schuette Reminds Residents About July Consumer Education Programs (10)
LANSING, Michigan, June 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette issued the following news release:
Attorney General Bill Schuette is encouraging Michigan residents to learn more about the consumer education programs offered through his office in the month of July. The Department of Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division offers a variety of programs throughout the month aimed at keeping Michigan consumers safe and up-to-date on the latest scams.
The July Programs Include:
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SEC Chairman Clayton Invites Main Street Investors to 'Tell Us' About Their Investor Experience (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release:
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton is inviting Main Street investors from around the country to 'Tell Us' about their investor experience through roundtable discussions in several cities. In these roundtables, Main Street investors will be able to speak directly with Chairman Jay Clayton and senior SEC staff about our efforts to enhance retail investor protection and promote cho more PR
Sen. Bennet Secures Clean Energy Provisions in Senate Farm Bill to Boost Rural Economies (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, and Natural Resources, this week secured a number of clean energy provisions in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. This language will help ensure agriculture and rural communities have the opportunity to bene more PR
Sen. Blunt Issues Statement on Committee Passage of Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, chairman of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, issued the following statement after the full committee approved the fiscal 2019 Labor and HHS appropriations bill:
"This bill prioritizes resources for programs that touch the lives of every American and address the biggest challenges facing our nation," said Blunt. "Working within the limits of the budget agree more PR
Sen. Capito Secures Significant Resources for West Virginia in Final FY2019 Funding Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today helped advance the final two FY2019 government funding measures as the committee completed consideration of all twelve appropriations bills. The bills considered today and approved by the committee with overwhelming bipartisan support include the Department of Defense Appropriations more PR
Sen. Hughes Hails $15 Million for Emergency Cleanup and Repair of 'Toxic' Schools (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release on behalf of Pennsylvania State Sen. Vincent J. Hughes, D-Philadelphia:
The $15.6 million investment to help eliminate threats from lead, asbestos and mold in Philadelphia schools announced today by Gov. Tom Wolf, state Sen. Vincent J. Hughes (D-Philadelphia), other local and state elected officials, and school district officials is an "excellent beginning and a down payment for our children more PR
Sen. Leahy Issues Statement at DOD, HHS, Labor, Education Appropriations Bill Markup (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement at the markup of the fiscal 2019 Department of Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill:
"Today we will mark up the last two of the 12 appropriations bills--the FY 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill, and the FY 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Bill. Like more PR
Sen. Leahy: Summary of the 2018 Farm Bill Markup (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
The five-year Farm Bill that cleared the U.S. Senate Thursday night includes significant wins for Vermont families, organic and dairy farms and rural development priorities. As a leading member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) played the key role in shaping provisions that are important to Vermont's economy, Vermont farmers, the food and nutrition of Vermon more PR
Sen. Schumer Urges NNSA to Finalize New 5-Year Work Agreement Between Laser Lab and DOE (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The office of Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
During an in-person meeting with the Department of Energy (DOE) Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Lisa Gordon-Hagerty, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer urged the NNSA to support a new 5-year, $425 million Cooperative Agreement (CA) with the University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE). Schumer explained that the LLE plays more PR
Sen. Shaheen Adds Critical NH and National Defense Priorities & Extends Opioid Crisis Response Efforts in Funding Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Appropriations and Armed Services Committees, issued the following statements after the Appropriations Committee passed fiscal year (FY) 2019 funding legislation for the Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS). In the spending bills that passed with bipartisa more PR
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 1 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
Amounts to new budget authority
Total of bill as reported to the Senate...............$1,059,220,321,000
Amount of 2018 appropriations............................ 1 more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 11 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
Federal Direct Student Loan Program Account
Appropriations, 2018.................................... $350,000,000
Budget estimate, 2019............................. more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 2 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
JOB CORPS
Appropriations, 2018.................................... $1,718,655,000
Budget estimate, 2019................................... 1,296,938,000
Committee more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 4 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
EMERGING AND ZOONOTIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Appropriations, 2018.................................... $614,572,000
Budget estimate, 2019............................... more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 5 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
CDC-WIDE ACTIVITIES
Appropriations, 2018.................................... $273,570,000
Budget estimate, 2019................................... 155,000,000
Comm more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 6 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
EUNICE KENNEDY SHRIVER NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Appropriations, 2018.................................... $1,460,637,000
Budget estim more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on Departments of Labor, HHS, Education Appropriation Bill (Part 7 of 12) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-289) on legislation (S. 3158) making appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, on June 28.
Increasing Diversity in Clinical Trials.--Inclusivity in clinical trials is a critical solution to ensure that patients receive the safest, most efficacious and preci more ST
Senate Appropriations Committee Issues Report on DOD Appropriations Bill 2019 (Part 2 of 3) (10)
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 115-290) on legislation (S. 3159) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal ending Sept. 30, 2019. The report was advanced by Sen. Richard C. Shelby, R-Alabama, on June 28.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW
Civilian Workforce.--The Committee expects the Department of Defense to maintain a stable, effective, right-sized civilian cadre. The Committee further expects the hiring process to more ST
Senate Banking Committee Issues Testimony From Harvard Law School (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by John F. Cogan Jr., professor of law and economics at Harvard Law School, at a hearing entitled "Legislative Proposals to Examine Corporate Governance":
"Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Brown, and members of the Committee, I thank you for inviting me to testify. Effective corporate governance is a crucial foundation for economic growth, and by providing accountability and legitimacy to more PR
Senate Committee Clears FY2019 Labor, HHS, & Education Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
The Senate Committee on Appropriations today advanced the FY2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Act, which continues investments in critical medical research, opioid abuse prevention and treatment, and education.
The committee-approved funding measure contains $179.3 billion, an increase of $2.2 billion above the more PR
Senate Conducted Nine Committee Hearings on June 26 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Senate conducted nine committee hearings on June 26:
*Appropriations:
Subcommittee on Department of Defense:
Approved for full committee consideration an original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019.
Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies:
Approved for full committee consideration an original bill making appropriations for the Department more PR
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Issues Testimony From HHS Assistant Inspector General (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following testimony by Brian P. Ritchie, assistant inspector general for audit services at the Department of Health and Human Services, at a hearing entitled "Medicaid Fraud and Overpayments: Problems and Solutions":
"Good morning, Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member McCaskill, and distinguished Members of the committee. I am Brian P. Ritchie, Assistant Inspector General for Audit Services, U.S. Depar more PR
Senate Passes Rubio Measures to Support Florida's Military, Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The office of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
The U.S. Senate yesterday passed the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2019, including critical provisions for Florida's military authored by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL).
"As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I am proud to have fought for these critical provisions benefitting Florida's military and veterans," said Rubio. "The MilCon-VA bill includes me more PR
Senate Publishes Executive Communications 5630 to 5669 From Executive Branch on June 27 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The Senate on June 27 published 40 executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-5630. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Tolfenpyrad; Pesticide Tolerances" (FRL No. 9976- 21) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on June 22, 2018; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Fores more PR
Senate to Debate Bipartisan Farm Bill That Includes a Number of Donnelly-Written Provisions (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The office of Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
This week, the 2018 Farm Bill is scheduled to be debated by the full Senate, after having passed the Senate Agriculture Committee earlier this month. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, a member of the Senate Ag Committee helped craft the bill and successfully included a number of provisions in the bill that would benefit Hoosier agriculture and the state's rural communities.
Donnelly provisions includ more PR
Senate-Passed Bipartisan Farm Bill Includes Several Donnelly-Led Provisions That Would Help Indiana (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
This afternoon, U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, a member of the Senate Ag Committee, helped the Senate pass the 2018 Farm Bill in a broad bipartisan vote 86-11. The bill includes a number of Donnelly-written and -supported provisions. Donnelly spoke on the Senate floor late yesterday to discuss how the bill would support Hoosier farmers, families, and rural communities. Donnelly helped craft and vot more PR
Sens. Boozman, Cotton Announce AmeriCorps Funding for Arkansas (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton announced that Arkansas will benefit from $2.8 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency responsible for AmeriCorps and other national service programs. These investments will support 124 AmeriCorps members on the ground who will work on some of the most pressing issues in Arkansas more PR
Sens. Cardin, Van Hollen Announce $14.5 Million in Maryland AmeriCorps Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-Md.) today announced $14,582,888 million in AmeriCorps funding. The grants - issued by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency responsible for AmeriCorps and other national service programs - will sustain nearly 1,000 AmeriCorps members on the ground in Maryland. AmeriCorps service members will work more PR
Sens. Klobuchar, Sasse Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Equip American Workers With the Skills and Training They Need to Compete in Today's Economy (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The office of Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Ben Sasse (R-NE) introduced bipartisan legislation that would help equip American workers with the skills and training they need to compete in today's economy. The Skills Investment Act of 2018 would expand Coverdell Education Savings Accounts--tax advantaged savings accounts for educational expenses--so American workers could use the accounts to pay fo more PR
Sens. Shaheen, Hassan Announce More Than $4 Million in AmeriCorps Funding in New Hampshire (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The office of Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan announced today that New Hampshire has received more than $4 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that administers AmeriCorps and other national service programs. The funding from CNCS will support 298 AmeriCorps members in New Hampshire. The funding is a significant incr more PR
Sens. Udall, Heinrich Announce $3.1 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for New Mexico (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The office of Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced $3.1 million in AmeriCorps funding for New Mexico from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency responsible for AmeriCorps and other national service programs. These grants will put nearly 300 AmeriCorps members on the ground to serve in communities across the state.
"AmeriCorps funding is a more PR
Sens. Udall, Heinrich Announce Major Wins for Young Farmers and Ranchers, Dairies, and Tribes in Farm Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The office of Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in the Senate to pass the 2018 Farm Bill - major legislation that supports New Mexico farmers and ranchers, and helps every county in the state by protecting the farm and social safety net, while making strategic investments in broadband, clean energy, clean drinking water, rural economic more PR
SMEs Need Support From All Levels to Go Digital (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 25 -- The European Committee of the Regions issued the following news release:
The challenges and opportunities of digitalisation for small and medium-sized enterprises in lagging and remote areas was at the heart of a conference by the European Committee of the Regions' (CoR) commission for Economic Policy (ECON) in Bucharest on 22 June. On the invitation of Robert Sorin Negoita (RO/PES), Mayor of Bucharest District 3, and in presence of the Romanian Minister Stefan-Rad more PR
Social Inclusion and Integration of Migrant Communities in Tyrol (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 29 -- The European Committee of the Regions issued the following news release:
Like many parts of the European Union, the regions of Tyrol in Austria and South Tyrol in Italy have a history of receiving migrants from different parts of the world. A cross-border project brought the two regions together to develop tools, analyses and information services which are helping to ensure the smoother integration of immigrant communities while tacking issues such as racism and di more PR
State Budget Completion Highlights Need for Further Reforms (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 28 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of Pennsylvania State Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill:
The finalized state budget package included no new tax increases or fees on taxpayers all while providing record investments in state programs like education, the opioid epidemic, school safety, combatting welfare fraud and more. The total increase in state spending from the prior budget is still below the rate of inflation.
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Student-Run Mental Health Education Efforts May Help Improve Mental Health Climate on College Campuses (10)
SANTA MONICA, California, June 27 -- RAND issued the following news release:
Getting college students to engage with peer-run organizations that focus on mental health awareness can improve college students' knowledge about mental health, reduce stigma, and may play an important role in improving the campus climate toward mental health, according to a new RAND Corporation study.
The study, which involved 1,129 students from 12 California college campuses, is the largest longitudinal study exam more PR
Study: Penetration of Value-Based Payment Models Not Sufficient to Realize Potential Cost Savings (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Leavitt Partners, a health care consulting company, issued the following news release:
Early years of value-based payment (VBP) models did not show a reduction of the total cost of care or improvement in clinical quality outcomes at the market level, according to researchers who analyzed performance results of accountable care organizations and other population-based VBP models. Unlike many other studies, this study focuses on market-level rather than model-level impacts more PR
Sulkin Gift Benefits Middle Schoolers in Summer Science Program at WWU (10)
BELLINGHAM, Washington, June 27 -- Western Washington University issued the following news release:
A group of 20 to 25 middle school students will be the first class to take a new Western Washington University Youth Programs course this summer, thanks to the generosity of Shelley and Steve Sulkin of Bellingham.
The Sulkins made a $50,000 gift to the Western Washington University Foundation to establish the Sulkin STEM Inclusion Odyssey of Science Fund. Shelley Sulkin is a retired teacher, who more PR
Summary Of The Labor, Health And Human Services, Education, And Related Programs FY19 Appropriations Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
The fiscal year 2019 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations bill provides a total of $181.2 billion in discretionary budget authority - $2.2 billion more than the fiscal year 2018 level and $11.9 billion more than the budget request. The total funding includes $179.3 billion more PR
Summary: FY2019 Labor, HHS, & Education Appropriations Bill Gains Subcommittee Approval (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
The fiscal year 2019 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations bill provides a total of $181.2 billion in discretionary budget authority - $2.2 billion more than the fiscal year 2018 level and $11.9 billion more than the budget request. The total funding includes $179.3 billion more PR
Texas Doesn't Need Another Veterinarian School (10)
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 29 -- The Texas A&M University System issued the following news release:
Texas does not need another veterinarian school to train rural veterinarians. Texas needs to find a way for more rural veterinarians to make a living.
In a Dallas Morning News column on Wednesday, Jay Leeson, a radio talk show host and columnist in Lubbock, perpetrated a false narrative, cherry-picking facts to champion the idea taxpayers should pay for a Texas Tech University vet school.
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The Government of Canada Announces New Funding for Black Canadian Youth (10)
MONTREAL, Quebec, June 29 -- Canadian Heritage issued the following news release:
Canada's diversity is a source of strength and an important factor in our success as a country. However, our success has not been equally shared by all members of our society. All Canadians deserve equal opportunities to thrive, no matter their origin, culture, religion, language or skin colour. Unfortunately, Canada's Black community faces unique and significant challenges, such as an overrepresentation in the cr more PR
Thousands of Young Children in Colorado at Risk of Not Being Counted in 2020 Census (10)
DENVER, Colorado, June 27 -- The Colorado Children's Campaign issued the following news release:
One in five of Colorado's youngest children is at risk of not being counted in the 2020 census, according to a new report released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. As many as 62,000 Colorado children under 5 live in communities that are considered hard to count. Without efforts to ensure all Colorado children are counted in the 2020 census, kids will be deprived of investment and representati more PR
Treasurer Torsella's Keystone Scholars Program Passes General Assembly (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella issued the following news:
Treasurer Torsella today commended the passage of the Keystone Scholars program by the Pennsylvania General Assembly, establishing a $100 scholarship grant at birth for every child born in Pennsylvania to be invested for higher education expenses. The grants serve as a catalyst to change expectations and set every child in Pennsylvania up for success by helping families save for college and caree more PR
Treasurer Torsella's Keystone Scholars Program Signed Into Law by Governor Wolf (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella issued the following news:
Treasurer Joe Torsella today praised Governor Tom Wolf's signing into law of the Keystone Scholars program passed by the General Assembly as part of the FY 2018-19 budget legislation package. Keystone Scholars establishes a $100 scholarship grant account at birth for every newborn who is a PA resident or adopted by a Pennsylvania family to be invested for higher education. The grants serve as a c more PR
U.N. Secretary-General Issues Statement at Works Agency's Pledging Conference (10)
NEW YORK, June 24 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following statement at the U.N. Relief and Works Agency's Pledging Conference:
"We in the international community face a constant challenge - to address urgent matters while also keeping our focus on long-term priorities.
"This Pledging Conference for UNRWA is about doing both.
"The outstanding work of UNRWA has an immediate effect by meeting the urgent humanitarian needs of millions of Palestine refugees in t more PR
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1 Million to Build a Manufacturing and Training Facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1 million grant to the Partnership for Community Action of Albuquerque, New Mexico, to construct the Social Enterprise Center, a new manufacturing and training facility. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create more PR
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.1 Million to Help Develop Tribally-Owned Developments in Bishop (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.1 million grant to the Bishop Paiute Tribe of Bishop, California, to support the construction of a retail center and business incubator. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 98 jobs and generate $5 million more PR
UK Is 'Creating Bridges' to Strengthen Rural Economies (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, June 27 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
Retail, tourism and entertainment provide jobs and business opportunities that often drive rural economies. The University of Kentucky is part of Create Bridges, a pilot program to strengthen retail, accommodations, tourism and entertainment industries in rural Kentucky.
With funding from Walmart, UK Agricultural Economics Professor Alison Davis, in partnership with the Southern Rural Development Center, crea more PR
Ultra-Fast Internet Powered by AT&T Fiber Now Available in South Bend, Ind. (10)
DALLAS, Texas, June 28 -- AT&T issued the following news release:
To continue to improve how our customers connect, AT&T has launched ultra-fast internet service in South Bend, Ind. (1) This makes 71 metros nationwide where our ultra-fast internet service is currently available.
This is just one of the ways we're bringing faster speeds to parts of South Bend, Ind. We've invested in fiber at the core of our networks, making it possible to now offer our ultra-fast internet service powered by AT& more PR
UMass Boston Receives $515K Mellon Foundation Grant to Create High Impact Humanities Programming (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 28 -- The University of Massachusetts's Boston campus issued the following news release:
UMass Boston has received a three-year $515,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to implement an ambitious "High Impact Humanities" program that will provide undergraduates with opportunities to engage in humanities-focused research, experiential coursework, internships, and community service as a path to student success and career development.
The award is the Mellon more PR
UNF Recognized for 'Most Affordable Online Child Development Degrees' (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 29 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news release:
The University of North Florida has been recognized by collegechoice.net, a leading authority on college rankings and resources, as having one of the nation's top 25 "Most Affordable Online Child Development Degrees."
"Our online Early Childhood Development degree helps students who seek a flexible and tailored delivery model," said Dr. Diane Yendol-Hoppey, dean of UNF's College of Education an more PR
University of Georgia Foundation Elects New Trustees (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, June 28 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:
The University of Georgia Foundation elected five new trustees and accorded five trustees emeritus status during its annual meeting June 14-15 in St. Simons Island, Georgia.
The board voted unanimously to elect Mitchell J. "Mitch" Green, Nancy C. Juneau, Seth L. Knight III, Charles E. "Charlie" Knox and Richard H. "Rick" Pennell Jr. to the board. The new members will join current trustees to make a 39-memb more PR
UT System's Fundraising Initiative Earns National Award (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, June 28 -- The University of Texas System issued the following news release:
The University of Texas System received national recognition for a fundraising initiative from the Council for the Advancement of Education (CASE), higher education's largest international association dedicated to serving institutions and setting standards in development, communications, alumni relations and marketing.
The UT System was awarded a CASE Gold Award for excellence in fundraising in the cate more PR
WCS, Coney Island Community, City of New York Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of Ocean Wonders: Sharks! at New York Aquarium (10)
CONEY ISLAND, New York, June 28 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release:
The Wildlife Conservation (WCS) celebrated the ribbon cutting of its stunning new Donald Zucker and Barbara Hrbek Zucker Ocean Wonders: Sharks! exhibit at the New York Aquarium. Grand opening for the public is 10am, Saturday, June 30.
The three-story, 57,500-square-foot exhibit building, with 9 dynamic galleries, will drive awareness of the importance of sharks to the health of the world's o more PR
Weinstein Ethics Series Returns With Public Lectures on Capitalism, Politics (10)
MANOA, Hawaii, June 28 -- The University of Hawaii's Manoa campus issued the following news release:
Will K. Weinstein, the candid and lively fund manager and former securities executive, returns to the University of Hawai'i at Manoa this summer to moderate his annual Ethics Conversation Series. Each year, Weinstein invites distinguished professionals to campus to address ethical issues making headlines around the world. This year's series examines ethical issues in business, law, medicine, spo more PR
West Virginia to Receive More Resources to Fight Opioid Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. David B. McKinley, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E., (WV-1) issued the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that West Virginia would be eligible to receive $27,910,443 through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's (SAMHSA) State Opioid Response Grants. Previously, the state had only received $5.8 million from these grants. $4 billion in funding for more PR
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Governor Scott Walker's Reforms Show Why He Is Wisconsin's Education Governor (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release:
Governor Scott Walker's efforts to improve Wisconsin's education system are paying huge dividends for students and teachers in the Badger State. In a new Milwaukee Journal Sentinel column, Christian Schneider highlights Governor Walker's accomplishments in expanding access to private education and improving funding flexibility throughout his state. As Governor Walker remains committed to strengthening more PR
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