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Georgia Music Day of Action This Wednesday, February 28

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Georgia's music industry is rallying behind legislation to create a statewide Georgia Music Office to retain and attract talent and opportunities related to the music industry. Led by the leadership of Georgia Music Partners (GMP), statewide organizations, performers, and music business professionals are coming together on Wednesday, Feb. 28, for Georgia Music Day of Action. This virtual advocacy day is to lobby for support to establish the state's first Georgia Music Office as part of The Georgia Statewide Music Office Act. The public is being asked to spread the word on social media as well as write and call their state legislators before Thursday to ask for support in getting this vital legislation passed and funded so Georgia can also become the #1 state for music business. To submit a letter, members of the public can go to www.recordingacademy.com/advocacy/act#/84; for social media graphics, visit here.

Key Points: 
  • Led by the leadership of Georgia Music Partners (GMP), statewide organizations, performers, and music business professionals are coming together on Wednesday, Feb. 28, for Georgia Music Day of Action, a virtual advocacy day to lobby for support to establish the state's first Georgia Music Office as part of The Georgia Statewide Music Office Act.
  • ATLANTA, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Georgia's music industry is rallying behind legislation to create a statewide Georgia Music Office to retain and attract talent and opportunities related to the music industry.
  • Led by the leadership of Georgia Music Partners (GMP), statewide organizations, performers, and music business professionals are coming together on Wednesday, Feb. 28, for Georgia Music Day of Action.
  • This virtual advocacy day is to lobby for support to establish the state's first Georgia Music Office as part of The Georgia Statewide Music Office Act.

Elder Fraud Prevention Advocate Janine Williamson Applauds Passage of HB 692 by Virginia General Assembly

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Monday, February 26, 2024

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill 692 last week.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill 692 last week.
  • HB 692 was introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates in January by Del.
  • Michelle Maldonado, D-Manassas, and unanimously passed the Virginia State Senate on February 22 and unanimously passed the Virginia House of Delegates on February 23.
  • Elder fraud prevention advocate Janine Williamson testified in front of the Virginia Senate Commerce and Labor Committee on Monday, February 19.

FEBRUARY HARVARD CAPS / HARRIS POLL: IMMIGRATION REMAINS TOP ISSUE AS VOTERS SAY BIDEN'S BIGGEST FAILURE IS HIS OPEN BORDERS POLICY

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Monday, February 26, 2024

NEW YORK and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) today released the results of the February Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, a monthly collaboration between the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard (CAPS) and the Harris Poll and HarrisX.

Key Points: 
  • Immigration and inflation are the top two issues for voters for the second month in a row.
  • Voters say Biden's biggest failure was creating an open borders policy and a historic flood of immigrants.
  • The February Harvard CAPS / Harris poll survey was conducted online within the United States on February 21-22, 2024, among 2,022 registered voters by The Harris Poll and HarrisX.
  • Follow the Harvard CAPS Harris Poll podcast at https://www.markpennpolls.com/ or on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast platforms.

Florida's Ban on Low-THC Hemp Products Sparks Economic Concerns: Sunmed™ | Your CBD Store® Responds

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Friday, February 23, 2024

PALMETTO, Fla., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To the detriment of the Florida's hemp industry and consumers, recently proposed legislation has introduced industry killing and unnecessary regulations on low-THC hemp products, prompting concerns over economic repercussions and regulatory uncertainty.

Key Points: 
  • The proposed legislation will also force Sunmed | Your CBD Store's nationwide manufacturing and distribution centers to leave the state.
  • "Politicians say this bill attempts to regulate dangerous and misleading products, yet every Sunmed | Your CBD Store complies with strict regulatory guidelines.
  • We formulate our products with a stringent quality control process and manufacture our edible products with childproof packaging," said Marcus Quinn, CEO of Sunmed | Your CBD Store.
  • Sunmed | Your CBD Store urges Florida residents to sign the Hemp Roundtable Coalition Petition to advocate for fair regulation of hemp products and stand up for economic freedom in the state, ensuring a fair and transparent regulatory framework.

New Poll Finds 78% of West Virginians Support E-Verify Bill Currently in WV Senate

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Friday, February 23, 2024

"Contrary to business lobbyists' claims, E-Verify creates no significant burden on companies or their recent hires," said James Massa. "Employers simply upload information from the new employee's I-9 form, which the federal government already requires them to collect. The E-Verify system is highly accurate -- and clears more than 98% of hires to work either instantly or within 24 hours."

Key Points: 
  • "E-Verify would prevent West Virginia from becoming the next destination spot for illegal immigrants," said James Massa, CEO of NumbersUSA.
  • "It would effectively shut off the jobs magnet that draws migrants to seek illegal employment in West Virginia."
  • HB 4759 , the immigration bill under review in West Virginia's Senate, would require companies with 15 or more employees to use E-Verify.
  • "West Virginians agree that Mountain State jobs should go to legal residents," said James Massa.

TEAMSTERS RESPOND TO WAYMO APPLICATION SUSPENSION FOR ROBOTAXI OPERATIONS IN LA, SAN MATEO: 'WAYMO EXPANSION SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN ON THE TABLE'

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters commend the decision today by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to suspend Waymo's application to expand its robotaxi operations in Los Angeles and San Mateo counties for a minimum of 120 days or at least until June 2024. The decision comes just one week after Waymo recalled its robotaxi software following two crashes involving Waymo robotaxis in Phoenix, Arizona, in December 2023, and less than one month after a Waymo robotaxi crashed into a cyclist in San Francisco, leading to an investigation by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Key Points: 
  • Autonomous vehicles are not ready for prime time, and do not belong on our streets."
  • "The Teamsters are calling on all California elected leaders to protect their constituents and pass this legislation."
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.
  • Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.

Independent Women's Voice Testifies Before Alabama Legislature in Support of HB 111 & SB 92 to Establish Legal Definitions of Sex-Based Words

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

MONTGOMERY, Ala., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Independent Women's Voice (IWV) Ambassador Paula Scanlan testified in support of Alabama House Bill 111, which, if passed, would codify definitions of common sex-based words such as 'woman,' 'man,' 'male,' and 'female.' The legislation, introduced by Representative Susan DuBose which has a Senate companion (SB 92) introduced by Senator April Weaver, would define words already in use throughout state statutes and offer courts and agencies clarity on what these words mean.

Key Points: 
  • MONTGOMERY, Ala., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Independent Women's Voice (IWV) Ambassador Paula Scanlan testified in support of Alabama House Bill 111, which, if passed, would codify definitions of common sex-based words such as 'woman,' 'man,' 'male,' and 'female.'
  • If passed, HB 111 and SB 92 would:
    Define sex-based terms already used across Alabama code;
    Declare Alabama's interest in protecting certain single-sex spaces; and,
    Ensure the accuracy of public data collection.
  • "I share my experience today to qualify why it is so important for the Alabama legislature to pass House Bill 111.
  • Jennifer Braceras, vice president for legal affairs at Independent Women's Voice and founder of Independent Women's Law Center, explained, "I want to be clear about something: HB 111 and SB 92 do not create any special rights for women.

Casey Jones Distillery Launches Total Eclipse Bourbon and Reissues Total Eclipse Moonshine to Mark Celestial Celebration of the Total Solar Eclipse

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bourbon, moonshine, and astronomy lovers unite. To mark the upcoming total solar eclipse, Casey Jones Distillery today announced the launch of its new four grain Total Eclipse Kentucky Straight Bourbon (SRP: $49.99 for a 750ml) and the re-release of its previously sold out Total Eclipse Moonshine ($29.99 for a 750ml). Created by Master Distiller Arlon ("AJ") Casey Jones, both the Total Eclipse Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Total Eclipse Moonshine are the perfect companions for THE celestial event of a lifetime. The eclipse will cross the continental U.S. on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • To mark the upcoming total solar eclipse, Casey Jones Distillery today announced the launch of its new four grain Total Eclipse Kentucky Straight Bourbon (SRP: $49.99 for a 750ml) and the re-release of its previously sold out Total Eclipse Moonshine ($29.99 for a 750ml).
  • Created by Master Distiller Arlon ("AJ") Casey Jones, both the Total Eclipse Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Total Eclipse Moonshine are the perfect companions for THE celestial event of a lifetime.
  • To mark the upcoming total solar eclipse, Casey Jones Distillery today announced the launch of its new four grain Total Eclipse Kentucky Straight Bourbon (SRP: $49.99 for a 750ml) and the re-release of its previously sold out Total Eclipse Moonshine ($29.99 for a 750ml).
  • Created by Master Distiller Arlon ("AJ") Casey Jones, both the Total Eclipse Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Total Eclipse Moonshine are the perfect companions for THE celestial event of a lifetime.

CONSUMER & HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS JOIN FORCES TO ADVANCE INTEGRATION OF MEDICARE & MEDICAID

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A diverse group of national stakeholders launched the Medicare-Medicaid Integration Alliance (MMIA) and announced cornerstone principles as a framework for federal and state policies that better support people dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.

Key Points: 
  • Today's announcement comes ahead of legislation expected in Congress to improve healthcare and services for more than 12 million people dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
  • Drawing on decades of research, case work, and advocacy, the consumer and health care organization members of the MMIA have identified the fragmentation of Medicare and Medicaid as a key barrier to care for the Medicare-Medicaid population.
  • "People who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid live in every community across the country.
  • Founding members include Arnold Ventures, the Association for Community Affiliated Plans, Community Catalyst, Justice in Aging, and the Medicare Rights Center.

News/Media Alliance Applauds Illinois Senator Steve Stadelman for Introducing Journalism Preservation Act

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The News/Media Alliance applauds Illinois Senator Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) for recently introducing the Journalism Preservation Act (SB 3591) in the Illinois Senate, which would require Big Tech platforms such as Meta and Google to pay news publishers a "journalism usage fee" to use local news content. Currently, creators of quality journalism are not adequately compensated for the use of their content – which takes a tremendous investment to produce – leading to layoffs of journalists and, in the worst cases, closure of news outlets completely.

Key Points: 
  • The News/Media Alliance applauds Illinois Senator Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) for recently introducing the Journalism Preservation Act (SB 3591) in the Illinois Senate, which would require Big Tech platforms such as Meta and Google to pay news publishers a "journalism usage fee" to use local news content.
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The News/Media Alliance applauds Illinois Senator Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) for recently introducing the Journalism Preservation Act ( SB 3591 ) in the Illinois Senate, which would require Big Tech platforms such as Meta and Google to pay news publishers a "journalism usage fee" to use local news content.
  • Senator Stadelman was the Chair of the Illinois Local Journalism Task Force, which recently recommended legislation to counter the decline in sources of local journalism observed in the state.
  • "The future of local journalism is in danger – which is why I have sponsored the Journalism Preservation Act," said Senator Stadelman.