SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 17 -- The American Public Health Association issued the following statement on Jan. 16, 2025, by Executive Director Georges C. Benjamin: * * * "With the new administration and Congress, we should expect changes in health policy. APHA has worked tirelessly with health-minded officials, community leaders, local health practitioners and others on both sides of the political aisle for more than 150 years to advance the health of all people in all communities. As the B more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 17 (TNScapv) -- The American Public Health Association issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2025: Eighty-six health organizations issued a letter today urging the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to expedite the finalization of a new heat injury and prevention standard to better protect workers from heat-related health risks. In addition, health professionals and advocates submitted over 800 public comments urging OSHA for a strong standa more PR

REDONDO BEACH, California, Jan. 11 -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization issued the following news release: * * * Legacy Asbestos in Older Structures Poses Serious Health Risks After Natural Disasters * * * Los Angeles, CA -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the nation's largest nonprofit dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure, warns Los Angeles residents about the heightened risk of asbestos exposure as wildfires continue to devastate the region. "With thousa more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * 'I Wouldn't Want to Evacuate in an EV' Written by Sarah Montalbano Amid the tragedy of the ongoing California wildfires, the Los Angeles Times published a piece yesterday entitled "L.A. fires have added another concern for potential EV buyers: Power outages." Our own Bill Glahn re more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 17 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * Court strikes down federal rule that would have allowed U.S. "bomb trains" Washington, D.C. -- A federal court today struck down a 2020 rule that would have allowed trains to travel the country filled with an unprecedented amount of explosive liquefied natural gas (LNG). The liquefied natural gas from just one rail tank car -- without even considering a whole train -- could  more PR

OAKLAND, California, Jan. 18 -- Faith in Action issued the following statement on Jan. 17, 2025: * * * WASHINGTON - As the nation prepares for the incoming administration, national faith-based grassroots organization, Faith in Action is doubling down on their commitment to protecting vulnerable communities. Their executive director, Bishop Dwayne Royster, issued the following statement: "It's not lost on us that Inauguration Day coincides with the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr's power more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 18 -- Justice Action Center issued the following statement on Jan. 17, 2025: * * * NEW ORLEANS--Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Here is a statement by Hillary Li, Counsel at Justice Action Center: "On October 10, hundreds of DACA recipients made their voices heard before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, sharing their stories while MALDEF and their co-counsel defended DACA against lawy more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 18 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: (Washington)--The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) condemns actions and votes in the US Senate moving the Laken Riley Act towards final passage, a manipulation of a tragedy that unjustly demonizes immigrants. This bill, counter to our constitutional norms, subjects immigrants - including children - to mandatory detention without due process and will disproportionately harm Black an more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Clean Water Action issued the following news release: SACRAMENTO, CA -- Governor Newsom released California's draft 2025-26 state budget and while there are promising investments for California's clean water needs, more is needed to ensure access to safe and affordable drinking water for all. We support the Governor's efforts to protect all Californians from our climate extremes, especially in light of the devastating fires in Los Angeles. California is a state that look more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP issued the following news release: * * * NAACP and Singleton Schreiber Partner to Seek Justice for Victims of the Eaton Fire New lawsuit filed against Southern California Edison for devastating Eaton Fire January 16, 2025 Contact: Allison Fagan 520-405-9042 allison@rebuttalpr.com Alicia Mercedes amercedes@naacpnet.org Today, the NAACP and Singleton Schreiber are announcing a partnership to advocate for justice on behalf of t more PR

ASHBURN, Virginia, Jan. 17 -- The National Contract Management Association issued the following statement on Jan. 16, 2025, by chief executive officer Kraig Conrad: * * * As wildfires continue to devastate communities across California, the NCMA team expresses our heartfelt concern and unwavering support for everyone affected. The loss, disruption, and uncertainty brought by these fires are deeply felt, not only in the impacted regions but across the entire NCMA community. At NCMA, we believe more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 17 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * Ninth Circuit Upholds Decision That Struck Down Trump Administration Sage-Grouse Leasing San Francisco, CA -- On the eve of the second Trump administration, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld a 2020 decision that struck down the basis for the previous Trump administration's oil and gas leasing on more than a million acres of public lands in key habitat for sage gr more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 18 -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: President Joe Biden spent one of the last days of his presidency promoting a bold conjecture: that the Equal Rights Amendment is part of the Constitution. Pacific Legal Foundation, which aims to secure equal freedom for all regardless of race or sex, reacted to the president's declaration. "Individuals should be treated as individuals and not subject to arbitrary government discrimination based o more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 17 -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center issued the following statement on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * Today, we heard the news of a negotiated agreement to release living Israeli hostages and return approximately 60 dead hostages. This temporary ceasefire also involves the release of Palestinian terrorists held in Israeli prisons. The Simon Wiesenthal Center joins the global Jewish community in praying for our brothers and sisters safe return and full recovery. It is our ferv more PR

OAKLAND, California, Jan. 17 -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following statement on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * In response to Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address on January 14, Kirsten Keefe, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy for New York at The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS), issued the following statement: "We applaud Governor Kathy Hochul's recognition in this year's State of the State of the importance of higher education for New more PR