WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release: * * * CAIR, CAIR-CA, CAIR-FL Welcome Safe Exit of American Medical Professionals from Gaza The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights organization, its California chapter (CAIR-CA), and its Florida chapter (CAIR-FL) today welcomed the news that the American medical professionals previously prevented from leaving Gaza by Is  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Jan. 29 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * HB1B Rushed Through Special Session, Undermining Legislative Process * * * Florida state legislators moved to pass a bill that would assign state officials and agencies to enforce federal immigration, through the special session that started Monday and was re-started today. The bill, House Bill 1B, would establish the agriculture commissioner as the state's chief immigration officer  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: * * * Keith Rollins Named 2024 ABYC Foundation Educator of the Year The American Boat & Yacht Council Foundation has announced Keith Rollins, a marine instructor at Suncoast Technical College in Sarasota, Florida, as its 2024 Educator of the Year. The annual award honors extraordinary marine service technology instructors teaching in a high school, post-secondary  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The Central Florida Development Council issued the following news: Polk County Public Schools (PCPS) is holding a series of meetings to help inform parents and students about their educational opportunities. "Our School Choice Showcase offers parents a chance to connect with school staff and students from across the district to learn about the various programs we offer," said Leann Bennett, Senior Director of Career, Technical & Adult Education for Polk County Public Sc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions issued the following news: * * * This week: Senate confirmations, call report comments due, hurricane relief grant deadline Senate confirmation votes on Trump administration appointees are ongoing this week, with anticipated floor votes on a new Treasury Secretary and Housing and Urban Development Secretary. On Wednesday, the comment period closes on an NCUA proposed rule making changes to Call Reports. The public  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Small Business Majority issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * Statement from Small Business Majority Founder & CEO John Arensmeyer on the impact that indefinitely delayed federal grants and loans will have on small businesses struggling to recover from natural disasters "The Trump administration's decision to broadly freeze federal grants and loans until further notice will have a devastating impact on small businesses nationwide. Small Business Adminis  more