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The world’s major meat and dairy companies are generating combined GHG emissions on par with some of the biggest fossil fuel producers.| Friends of the Earth
Today, 71 civil society organizations sent a public letter to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) ahead of its annual meeting, calling on the palm oil industry certification body to reinstate a stop-work order against Golden Veroleum Liberia (GVL). The post Civil society organizations urge palm oil body to maintain moratorium on Golden Veroleum Liberia to protect invaluable forests and communities appeared first on Friends of the Earth.| News Archive
Commercial shipping is proving deadly to whales and sea turtles, but it doesn’t have to be that way if federal officials get their act together. The post Lawsuit Aims to Protect Whales in California From Deadly Ship Strikes appeared first on Friends of the Earth.| News Archive
Washington State’s Dept of Ecology issued a rule to implement its CFS that doubles down on policies that reward factory farms. The post Washington State’s Clean Fuel Standard Doubles Down on Factory Farm Pollution appeared first on Friends of the Earth.| News Archive
The world’s major meat and dairy companies are generating combined GHG emissions on par with some of the biggest fossil fuel producers.| Friends of the Earth
The Senate of Pennsylvania approved a sweeping permitting reform measure championed by Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Greg Rothman (R- Cumberland, Perry and Dauphin) to bring greater accountability, transparency, and efficiency to how state agencies handle permit applications. The post Senate Approves Landmark Bill to Modernize Pennsylvania’s Broken Permitting Process appeared first on Senator Phillips-Hill.| Senator Phillips-Hill
The Senate Labor and Industry Committee approved bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sens. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia and Montgomery) and Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) to study how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping Pennsylvania’s workforce and economy. The post Committee Advances Bipartisan Measure to Study the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Pennsylvania’s Workforce appeared first on Senator Phillips-Hill.| Senator Phillips-Hill
Legislation sponsored by Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Greg Rothman (R–Cumberland, Perry and Dauphin) to bring greater transparency, accountability, and predictability to state government’s permitting process was approved by the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee.| Senator Phillips-Hill
BELLEVUE, WA – The U.S. edition of the Daily Mail, a British tabloid and online publication, has finally done what the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms has expected. The publication has dubbed the scoped hunting rifle used in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk a “high-powered sniper rifle.” “I’ve […] <p>The post CCRKBA ALERT: MEDIA NOW CALLING KIRK ASSASSIN’S GUN A ‘SNIPER RIFLE’ first appeared on Citizens Committee for the Right to...| Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
BELLEVUE, WA – A stunning report alleging that many of the American-made guns showing up at Mexican crime scenes were originally purchased by the Mexican government should trigger an official investigation, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is demanding. “Contrary to what America has been told for years—that Mexican crime […] <p>The post CCRKBA DEMANDS MEXICO COME CLEAN ABOUT GUNS USED IN CRIME first appeared on Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bea...| Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
BELLEVUE, WA – A remarkably candid article in The Trace, billionaire Michael Bloomberg’s anti-gun news publication, declares “gun violence” is trending downward, a scenario which tells the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms that no further gun control laws are necessary. “Look at the information provided in this article, and it leads to […] <p>The post CCRKBA: ANTI-GUN TRACE ARTICLE PROVES NO MORE GUN LAWS NECESSARY first appeared on Citizens Committee for th...| Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
BELLEVUE, WA – The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is delighted to welcome the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus as our newest affiliate in the North Star State, and just in time to celebrate the full transition of the Minnesota Gun Owners Law Center, which is scheduled to be fully effective […] <p>The post MINN. GUN OWNERS CAUCUS JOINS CCRKBA AS AFFILIATE, LAUNCHES LAW CENTER first appeared on Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.</p>| Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
BELLEVUE, WA – The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is hailing a new lawsuit filed in federal court in California, challenging Assembly| Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
Lethbridge, AB – The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is demanding that the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division immediately rescind layoff notices issued to over two hundred education support staff. Last week, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides issued a statement informing school boards that there will be no cuts to funding for support staff during ... Read more...| CUPE Alberta
We uncover the underworld of fire insurance subcontracting, where companies positioned as experts in smoke testing and home remediation work for insurers seeking to cut costs. The post Smoke & Mirrors Podcast Exposes Troubling Tactics of Insurance Subcontractors in Wildfire Recovery appeared first on Consumer Watchdog.| Consumer Watchdog
Sacramento, CA – The state’s petroleum watchdog has issued its annual report validating claims that Californians have overpaid tens of billions of dollars at the pump over the last decade due to the consolidated gasoline refining industry, an estimated $59 billion in overcharges from 2015 thru 2024. The Division of Petroleum Market Oversight, created by the special session […] The post CA Oversight Report Shows Decade of Gasoline Price Gouging appeared first on Consumer Watchdog.| Consumer Watchdog
Smoke & Mirrors uncovers a web of little-known subcontractors and unseen technology that facilitate claims delays, lowballed payouts and denials, and offers advice on what consumers can do about it. The post New Investigative Podcast Series Uncovers Wildfire Insurance Abuses appeared first on Consumer Watchdog.| Consumer Watchdog
In response to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) request for information to assist in developing a uniform definition of “ultra-processed foods,” NCC yesterday submitted detailed comments expressing recommendations and concerns. NCC expressed general concerns about a classification system and contends that FDA and USDA should bolster existing frameworks […]| National Chicken Council
WASINGTON, D.C. – Case Farms’ Tom Shelton was elected Wednesday to be an Honorary Lifetime Member of the NCC Board of Directors at the NCC Fall Board meeting in Washington, D.C. Tom served as NCC Chairman in 2004 and 2005, and he has invaluably served on the NCC Board for more than three decades representing […]| National Chicken Council
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump has secured agreements on reciprocal trade pacts with Malaysia and Cambodia and reached frameworks for such pacts with Thailand and Vietnam, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced over the weekend. These landmark deals will significantly expand opportunities for American agricultural exports—including U.S. poultry—by reducing tariffs and removing long-standing non-tariff barriers. […]| National Chicken Council
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Chicken Council (NCC) has installed the four officers that will guide the organization through 2026. The installation took place yesterday at NCC’s 70th Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. David Jackson, Chief Operating Officer of Simmons Foods, will serve as 2025-2026 Chairman. David is responsible for running operations across the Simmons brands, […]| National Chicken Council
NCC, in a letter sent recently to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse, and Office of Food Policy Executive| National Chicken Council
WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 28 – In times of uncertainty, like the ongoing government shutdown and anticipated disruptions to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, United Way of the Plains remains committed to connecting our neighbors with the help they need. United Way 211 is a free and confidential service for anyone in our community . . . [Read More]| United Way of the Plains
United Way of the Plains has named Kara Hunt Associate VP of Philanthropy to lead donor engagement and planned giving strategies.| United Way of the Plains
Future food and bakery scientists at Kansas State University will soon be eligible for financial assistance through a gift from industry partner IFF, offered through the Danisco Food Ingredients Scholarship.| Kansas State University Foundation
The Flathead Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees is now accepting applications for a District #8 representative to fill a vacancy. The selected representative will serve until the 2026 annual meeting, at which time a Trustee from District #8 will be elected by the members. Online applications will be accepted through November 21 at 5 p.m.| Flathead Electric Cooperative -
The University of Virginia will hold a free prescription drug take-back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday outside the Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center (1240 Lee St.).| UVA Health Newsroom
Restoring the molecule, called pleiotrophin, could improve brain function in Down syndrome and other neurological diseases – possibly even in adults.| UVA Health Newsroom
The UVA Community Health Foundation hosted its 34th Friends of the Foundation Golf Classic on Friday, Sept. 26, at Stonewall Golf Club, bringing together more than 115 golfers, staff, and volunteers for a day of community, camaraderie, and philanthropy. This year’s event generated more than $42,000 in support of cancer care at UVA Health Cancer […]| UVA Health Newsroom
To help residents of Greene County and surrounding areas access primary care more easily, UVA Health’s mobile care unit will make monthly visits to Stanardsville beginning Oct. 21.| UVA Health Newsroom
The approach could get patients with interstitial lung disease treatment sooner, potentially heading off the need for lung transplants.| UVA Health Newsroom
The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), held a public hearing today to examine how Pennsylvania schools are managing student cell phone use and to explore whether statewide policy guidance is needed to address classroom disruption, learning, and student safety. The post Senate Education Committee Examines Cell Phone Use and Policy in Pennsylvania Schools appeared first on Education Committee.| Education Committee
Arlington, Va. – Doctors of chiropractic and students attending the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) annual conference, ACA Engage, in January 2026 will have expanded opportunities to enhance their clinical knowledge and enjoy social time while in the nation’s capital. Along with regularly planned education programs, Engage 2026 will include a post-conference seminar, “Chiropractic Management of [...] Read More... The post ACA Engage 2026 to Feature New Education, Social Opportun...| ACA Today
At an October 9 meeting, Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety Board of Directors awarded $23,747 in support of nine community life safety projects. Two of the grant requests were from volunteer first responder groups seeking assistance in maintaining their radio communications. Jason Hill presented on behalf of the Marion Fire District (MFD), sharing, “The [...] The post Roundup for Safety supports first responders’ radio requests first appeared on Flathead Electric Cooper...| Flathead Electric Cooperative
Pictured above are 2025 Youth Tour participants Cameron Seals, Flathead High School; Lance Peterson, Bigfork High School; and Stimson Dolesh, Columbia Falls High School. Each year, Flathead Electric Cooperative partners with the Montana Electric Cooperatives’ Association and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association to send two to three local students to Washington, D.C. for “Youth [...] The post Flathead Electric Co-op accepting applications for 2026 D.C. Youth Tour first appea...| Flathead Electric Cooperative
Flathead Electric Cooperative will perform tree trimming and other vegetation management work on Highway 2, Mile Markers 154-174, between West Glacier and Pinnacle. Work will take place Monday, October 6, through Monday, October 20, 2025. Flagging will occur intermittently Monday – Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will, from time to time, require [...] The post Intermittent Tree Trimming on U.S. Highway 2, October 6-20 first appeared on Flathead Electric Cooperative.| Flathead Electric Cooperative
Flathead Electric Cooperative is proud to announce the results of its signature yearly fundraiser for seven area food banks. The 2025 Ribeye Raffle raised $21,683 in cash and approximately 1,000 pounds of meat for donation to the North Valley, Columbia Falls, Flathead, Bigfork, West Shore, Libby, and NW Montana Veterans food banks. Over the last [...] The post Co-op’s Ribeye Raffle celebrates 10 years, 10,000# and $100,000+ in giving to food banks first appeared on Flathead Electric Coopera...| Flathead Electric Cooperative
At a September 11 meeting, the Roundup for Safety Board of Directors awarded $28,442 to support four nonprofit life safety projects. Notably, Rollins Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) received a rare maximum award of $12,000 towards improving the safety of its new helicopter landing zone. Rollins VFD serves the west shore of Flathead Lake and provides [...] The post Roundup for Safety supports Rollins VFD’s helipad project first appeared on Flathead Electric Cooperative.| Flathead Electric Cooperative
HOUSTON, TX (October 11, 2025) – Cactus Jack Foundation and Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, launched a unique STEM program today. The eight-week-long initiative aims to […] The post Cactus Jack Foundation and Space Center Houston Partner to Engage and Empower Youth through STEM appeared first on Space Center Houston.| Space Center Houston
NANAIMO, BC: The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announces that a complaint has been filed with the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal on behalf of Bryony Dixon. The complaint argues that the Board of Education of School District No. 68 (District), which serves the Nanaimo, Ladysmith, and surrounding communities on Vancouver Island, discriminated against Ms. […] The post Complaint filed against Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District for political discrimination appeared first on J...| Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
CALGARY, AB: The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms has released a new report titled Canada’s Surrender of Sovereignty: New WHO health regulations undermine Canadian democracy and Charter freedoms. Authored by Nigel Hannaford, a veteran journalist and researcher, the report warns that Canada’s acceptance of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) revised International Health Regulations (IHR) represents […] The post New report warns WHO health rules erode Canada’s democracy an...| Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
TORONTO, ON: The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announces that an appeal has been filed in the Ontario Court of Appeal on behalf of retired Canadian Forces veteran Master Warrant Officer (Ret’d) Jeffrey Evely, who was arrested while attempting to stand guard at the National War Memorial during the peaceful 2022 Freedom Convoy protest. At the beginning of 2022, Mr. Evely joined the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa […] The post Canadian veteran challenges police lockdown p...| Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
NELSON HOUSE, MB: The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announces that the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) has rescinded its five-year banishment of Terry Wayne Francois, an Indigenous father of five who had been exiled from his home and family in Nelson House, Manitoba. This development follows a motion filed by lawyers seeking a court order […] The post Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation rescinds five-year banishment of Indigenous father of five appeared first on Justice Centre for Co...| Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
OTTAWA, ON: The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announces that a factum has been filed in the Federal Court of Appeal in a case seeking clarity on when a prime minister of Canada may lawfully prorogue Parliament. The appeal challenges Chief Justice Paul S. Crampton’s March 6, 2025, judgment dismissing the underlying judicial review. The […] The post Appeal advances on limits of prime minister’s power to prorogue Parliament appeared first on Justice Centre for Constitutional F...| Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
CALGARY, AB: The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announces that an appeal has been filed in the case of Alberta lawyer Roger Song, challenging the Law Society of Alberta’s power to impose mandatory “cultural competence” and other ideological conditions on lawyers in the province. The appeal follows the September 12, 2025, ruling of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, which effectively upheld the Law Society’s authority to compel lawyers to co...| Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
HALIFAX, NS: The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announces that the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has granted public interest standing to a group of physicians and patients, represented by lawyers funded through the Justice Centre, in a major constitutional challenge to the province’s Personal Health Information Act. The ruling allows the applicants to proceed with their Charter challenge of recent amendments that force doctors and […] The post Supreme Court of Nova...| Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
OTTAWA, ON: The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announces that the Ontario Court of Justice has handed Saskatchewan trucker and peaceful Freedom Convoy protester Chris Barber an 18-month conditional sentence and 100 hours of community service. The sentence will be served in his community. The Crown sought an extraordinarily harsh eight-year prison sentence for Mr. Barber, despite his entirely peaceful participation in the 2022 […] The post Chris Barber will not see pri...| Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office investigators responding to a series of complaints and Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers tips arrested a New York woman on a charge of prostitution Thursday at a business near Fort Walton Beach.| Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
Today City Council President Sara Nelson (Position 9) celebrated the 8-1 passage of CB 121083 which will enable dedicating up to 25% of the Mayor’s Legislature-approved public safety sales tax to critical addiction treatment services and recovery-based supports. The new 0.1% increase is expected to generate $39 million for public safety in 2026, with $7.5... The post Council President Nelson celebrates passage of public safety tax initiative: ‘A progressive investment that will save lives...| Seattle City Council Blog
City Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth (District 3), whose district includes the Capitol Hill neighborhood, released this statement following a deadly shooting in the community on Thursday night, October 9. Last night, another life was taken on Capitol Hill. I am devastated. My heart aches for the victim, their family and friends, and every neighbor who witnessed...| Seattle City Council Blog
Prevents Overzealous Approach to Regulating Automated Decision Systems For Immediate Release Contact: John Myers john.myers@calchamber.com | press@calchamber.com (Oct. 13, 2025) Sacramento, CA — The California Chamber of Commerce today issued the following statement on the Governor’s veto of Senate Bill 7: “We are grateful the Governor heard the concerns of a broad, diverse coalition that […]| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
Researchers—with the help of AI—can now pinpoint the moment that a brain makes a decision.| attheu.utah.edu
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RICHBURG, SC, Oct. 14, 2025 – The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and Headwaters Economics today released a study examining the cost of rebuilding in Altadena, California, following the Eaton Fire. It finds constructing a wildfire-resistant home is both achievable and affordable, adding just 3% to the total cost of the building components that matter most for wildfire mitigation, such as roofing, siding and windows, compared to traditional building methods. The post Ne...| Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
University of Washington researchers analyzed data collected in the decade following the Paris Agreement, an international treaty signed in 2015 to limit warming by cutting emissions. The treaty has helped nations reduce the amount of carbon released per dollar, but emissions are still too high due to global economic growth.| UW News
Come curious. Leave inspired. We invite you to connect with us this November through a rich and varied schedule of more than 30 events, exhibitions, podcasts, and more. From chamber opera premieres and public lectures to Indigenous storytelling and poetry celebrations, there’s something to spark every curiosity. Expect boundary-pushing performances, thought-provoking dialogues on memory and...| UW News
Targeted drug delivery is a powerful and promising area of medicine. Therapies that pinpoint precise areas of the body can reduce the medicine dosage and avoid potentially harmful “off target” effects. Researchers at the UW took a significant step toward that goal by designing proteins with autonomous decision-making capabilities. By adding smart tail structures to therapeutic proteins, the team demonstrated that the proteins could be “programmed” to act based on the presence of speci...| UW News
At Teamsters’ behest, NLRB official blocked earlier election request citing non-statutory NLRB ‘bar’ to decertification after card check unionization HUNTINGDON, PA – Shannon Martin, an employee of North Huntingdon EMS/Rescue, has filed a second petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) seeking a “decertification” election to remove Teamsters Local 205 union officials as the employees’ “representative.” Martin is receiving free legal aid from National Right to ...| National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
Amicus brief: “Labor peace agreement” mandate violates federal law and subjects workers to coercive union organizing tactics SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The National Right to Work Foundation has filed an amicus brief at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case Ctrl Alt Destroy v. Elliott, arguing that California’s regulatory regime imposing so-called “labor peace agreements” on the cannabis industry violates federal law.| National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
Union officials insulted worker for wanting to resign membership and keep working, incorrectly told workers P&W was “closed shop” MIDDLETOWN, CT - An employee of jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney’s Middletown facility is filing federal charges against International Association of Machinists (IAM) Local Lodge 700 union officials at the facility.| National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
Dallas-based workers at two companies petitioned the NLRB for decertification elections to remove Teamsters Local 745 bosses DALLAS, TX (October 3, 2025) – Two successful union decertification efforts have freed workers from the control of International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 745 Union bosses in Dallas, Texas. Both Dallas-based delivery drivers for Restaurant Technologies, Inc. and employees at FCC Environmental Services in Dallas filed decertification petitions at the National Lab...| National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
Majority of workers backed petitions calling for Teamsters removal as second workplace ejects Teamsters Local 89 bosses in recent weeks LOUISVILLE, KY – Kenneth Moore, an employee of Builders FirstSource, and his coworkers have been freed from the hold of Teamsters Local 89 union bosses after Builders FirstSource ended its recognition of the Teamsters as the workers’ “representative.” The employer took this decision following a petition signed by a majority of the workers demanding th...| National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
Ben Black’s confirmation signals a dangerous shift at DFC from its focus on development toward profit-first investment. The post Friends of the Earth Statement on Senate Confirmation of Ben Black to Lead U.S. International Development Finance Corporation appeared first on Friends of the Earth.| News Archive
Report charts potential locations for high-risk marine geoengineering experiments, illustrating the alarming scale of proposed interventions. The post New Report Warns of Escalating Marine Geoengineering Experiments, Urges Upholding Precaution appeared first on Friends of the Earth.| News Archive
We hope that this scathing report is the beginning of the end of public financing of industrial animal agriculture projects that pollute, fuel the climate crisis, and trample on community rights. The post Public Development Bank Investigation slams Giant Meat Company for decades of pollution and rights violations in Indigenous communities in Ecuador appeared first on Friends of the Earth.| News Archive
A coalition of national and community-based organizations launched the Clean Ports Report Card Project — a first-of-its-kind accountability tool, grading major U.S. ports on their progress to cut emissions, increase transparency, and collaborate with communities. The post US Ports Get Graded on Protecting Public Health appeared first on Friends of the Earth.| News Archive
NEW YORK — The Port of New York and New Jersey was recognized as a “Healthier Harbor” in a new national Clean Ports Report Card released today. earning a high score for its efforts to modernize and clean up its operations through emissions inventories including a Net Zero Roadmap clean air plan and securing millions […] The post Port of New York and New Jersey Has A Solid Foundation, Can Improve to Protect Health and Stay Globally Competitive appeared first on Friends of the Earth.| News Archive
Advocates call for more community collaboration; fragmented efforts and a lack of an emissions inventory leave communities at risk The post Port of NOLA Needs to Catch Up to Meet Clean Ports Standards appeared first on Friends of the Earth.| News Archive
Advocates call for more community collaboration and for the Port to update its infrastructure to improve air quality and deliver economic prosperity. The post Port of Houston Harms Health of Communities appeared first on Friends of the Earth.| News Archive
Standout achievements include first-in-the-nation all-electric tugboat and cranes that produce zero pollution as models for other ports to follow. The post Port of San Diego Recognized for Clean Air Innovation appeared first on Friends of the Earth.| News Archive
International public finance for fossil fuels from 40 signatories of the Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) has fallen by up to 78%.| Friends of the Earth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 Outdoor burning restrictions in 54 northern Georgia counties will be lifted on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division limits burning in these areas from May 1 until the end of September to control emission-related ozone levels that may rise in summer. The 54 counties whose burn … Continue Reading → The post SUMMER RESTRICTIONS ON OUTDOOR BURNING TO BE LIFTED OCTOBER 1 first appeared on Georgia Forestry Commission.| Georgia Forestry Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 The Georgia Forestry Commission is leading a special task force to address the growing challenges to the state’s forest products industry. At the direction of Governor Brian Kemp, Georgia Forestry Commission Director Johnny Sabo is working with state agencies, academic institutions, and industry partners to develop a strategic path … Continue Reading → The post FORESTRY TASK FORCE CONVENES TO ADDRESS INDUSTRY CHALLENGES first appeared on Georgia ...| Georgia Forestry Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 26, 2025 A Georgia Forestry Commission field forester has earned national recognition for his conservation efforts in the Southeast. Kevin Lee, of Mitchell, Ga., has been named regional winner of the 2024 Hugh Hammond Bennett Award for Conservation. The recognition is given by the National Conservation Planning Partnership, a group of … Continue Reading → The post NATIONAL CONSERVATION AWARD GOES TO GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION FORESTER first appeared on Georgi...| Georgia Forestry Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 19, 2025 A Crawford County man’s heart for public service has taken him to a new leadership role at the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC). John Harris has been promoted to Chief of Law Enforcement at the GFC, bringing nearly two decades of experience with the State of Georgia to his position.| Georgia Forestry Commission
Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) will host a free license plate replacement event on Sunday, October 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Laurel Fire Company #1, located at 94 Schoolhouse Lane in Windsor. The post Phillips-Hill to Host License Plate Replacement Event on Sunday appeared first on Senator Phillips-Hill.| Senator Phillips-Hill
The state Senate approved legislation to create a specialty license plate supporting mental health resources, according to the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York).| Senator Phillips-Hill
BELLEVUE, WA – The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms has filed a federal lawsuit in Texas challenging the constitutionality of the National Firearms Act (NFA) “with respect to the untaxed firearms it purports to regulate” and “with respect to suppressors and short-barreled rifles” on Second Amendment grounds. CCRKBA is joined […] <p>The post CCRKBA LAWSUIT SAYS NFA REGULATION OF SBRs, SUPPRESSORS IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL first appeared on Citizens Committee for the...| Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
BELLEVUE, WA – Less than 24 hours after the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued a scathing news release condemning Everytown for Gun Safety’s June endorsement of Democrat Jay Jones, who is now under fire for suggesting a political rival should have been shot in the head along with his […] <p>The post EVERYTOWN PULLS JONES ENDORSEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT CCRKBA REVEALED first appeared on Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.</p>| Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
BELLEVUE, WA – Everytown for Gun Safety’s political hypocrisy is on full display as it remains silent on reported remarks made by Virginia Democrat Jay Jones, to whose campaign it has contributed $200,000, fantasizing about the shooting of a political rival and his children three years ago, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep […] <p>The post EVERYTOWN’S HYPOCRISY ON FULL DISPLAY WITH $200K, SILENCE ON JONES first appeared on Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear A...| Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
<p>The post RICK PATTERSON ELECTED TO CCRKBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS first appeared on Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.</p>| Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
BELLEVUE, WA – The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is proud to welcome Florida resident and nationally-recognized school safety expert| Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In comments submitted in response to the “Department of Agriculture Reorganization Plan” released on July 24, 2025, NCC voiced for| National Chicken Council
Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council have launched a new initiative to give fishermen and other stakeholders an opportunity to share their perspectives and help shape the future of federally managed species. The post Council Begins Lines of Communication Initiative with Georgia Meetings in November appeared first on South Atlantic Fishery Management Council.| South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
Executive Orders, options for state management of red snapper, an increase in blueline tilefish catch limits, and measures for black sea bass were included in a week-long meeting.| South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
The University of Virginia is celebrating a key milestone in the construction of the Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology’s 350,000-square-foot facility at Fontaine Research Park.| UVA Health Newsroom
Jason Lineen, MBA, UVA Health’s chief strategy officer, has been named interim chief of UVA Health Children’s.| UVA Health Newsroom
New School of Medicine research sheds light on the types of counseling and support that can best help near-death experiencers cope.| UVA Health Newsroom
"Get advanced 3D mammography screenings with UVA Health’s Mobile Mammography Coach, now serving Prince William County and Northern Virginia."| UVA Health Newsroom
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom and how schools are adapting programs to prepare students for changing workforce demands were the topics of a public hearing Monday held by the Senate Education Committee, chaired by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), and the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, chaired by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). The post Joint Senate Hearing Explores Artificial Intelligence in Education and Workforce Development appeared first on Educa...| Education Committee
The Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) is a non-profit industry association representing REALTORS® in the greater Ottawa region since 1921. Our comprehensive site provides valuable market statistics and resources for homebuyers, home sellers, commercial properties, as well as real estate professionals.| Ottawa Real Estate Board
City Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) today released this statement after the Trump administration and federal lawmakers failed to reach a budget deal, leading to a government shutdown. “I want to address the harmful shutdown of the Federal Government. In the Seattle Metropolitan area, which includes Tacoma and Bellevue, there are over 30,000 federal employees... The post Councilmember Rivera condemns federal government shutdown and disruption of critical services for Seattle resid...| Seattle City Council Blog
An Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit, alongside Okaloosa and Walton Correctional Institution teams, tirelessly tracked a fugitive through a swamp Saturday for several hours before taking him into custody off Bill Lundy Road. K9 Beau and Deputy Tim Patterson, as well as the OCSO Drone Unit, combined their exceptional skills and determination in locating […]| Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
Beginning in 2019, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) launched an investigation into a Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) operating in Okaloosa County, Florida. The DTO was responsible for the transportation and distribution of cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana into the area.| Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
Business leaders trust California voters to decide how they will best be represented in Congress FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Myers| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
UW researchers discuss their study which surveyed 166 gamers about how video games sparked meaningful changes in their lives.| UW News
The University of Washington’s incoming classes will be welcomed on Sunday by President Robert J. Jones at the University’s 42nd annual New Student Convocation inside Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec...| UW News
Union bosses imposed illegal limitations on resigning union membership, told electrician he would be fined for starting new business unless he signed with the union Evansville, IN – Brian Head, an Evansville-based electrician, has vindicated his federal labor rights against the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 16 union. Head filed federal charges after IBEW union officials threatened him with a $1.29 million internal disciplinary fine even though he had validly r...| National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
Electric utility worker asks NLRB General Counsel to seek Board ruling against union policies that force nonmembers to fund union political spending BENSON, MN — Theresa Klassen, an employee of Agralite Electric Cooperative, is asking the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to expedite consideration of Big Labor schemes that force workers to pay dues for union political activities.| National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
The U.S. Export-Import Bank ignored its own charter to push through this risky nearly $5 billion project financing approval.| Friends of the Earth
Scientists have pinpointed a change that can turn helpful brain defenders bad, potentially contributing to Alzheimer's and other diseases.| UVA Health Newsroom
