All Policy & Public Interest

The latest news regarding all matters of policy and public interest. This section contains releases regarding issues of government, international relations and trade, politics, education, economics, law, welfare, advocacy, and charity concerns. Learn about recent policy decisions as well as important campaigns, strategies, and protests in all areas of public interest. Also included are poll results, statistical information and announcements, and legal news.

The New York State Quitline Commemorates 25th Anniversary

The New York State Quitline, a service supported by the New York State Department of Health and physically based at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, N.Y., commemorates 25 years as a public service to help people become and stay tobacco-free. As part of its continued...

Court To Hear Motion In Case Alleging Corporate Negligence By $95 Billion Healthcare Giant - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025

On June 18, 2025, a Santa Clara County court will hear a key motion in a case against Good Samaritan Hospital and HCA Healthcare, where the plaintiff is seeking permission to pursue punitive damages over claims the hospital knowingly allowed a cognitively impaired surgeon to operate,...

Summer Slide Is Real--Raising a Reader Shares Tips to Keep Children Reading All Summer Long

Raising a Reader Shares Summer Tips to Prevent Learning Loss As children head into summer, Raising a Reader is helping families combat the "summer slide"—a seasonal dip in reading skills, especially in under-resourced communities. With more than 20 years of experience and a reach of...

Educating All Learners Alliance Announces 2025 New Champion & Runners-Up

The 2025 EALA New Champion, selected for exceptional work in supporting all students, will receive a $35K unrestricted operating grant and a year of mentorship. BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA), a coalition of over 160 partner...

NBCDI Announces Inaugural Book, Toy & Media Awards Celebrating Culturally Affirming Content for Black Children

The inaugural awards will take place Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 in Atlanta during NBCDI's national conference. The ceremony will feature Jason Reynolds, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, as the keynote speaker ATLANTA, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Black Child...

Distinguished Military Leaders Join National University Board to Advance Access and Innovation for Military-Affiliated and Nontraditional Students

Retired Rear Admiral Maria L. Aguayo and Former U.S. Army Brigadier General Jennifer Buckner bring decades of leadership in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and defense education to trustee roles San Diego, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU)—a nonprofit...

Theodent secures FDA 510(k) clearance for Rennou® Varnish, the first professional fluoride-free cavity varnish authorized in the U.S.

Addressing growing patient and provider concerns over fluoride, Theodent introduces Rennou® Varnish, the first professional cavity varnish to gain FDA 510(k) clearance for its fluoride-free formula. This groundbreaking product uses a patented, cacao-derived technology to offer an...

Why Unified® Files Lawsuit to Protect Sellers from Marketplace Abuse

Why Unified® challenges the status quo — setting a new industry benchmark for how platforms should defend and support the sellers fueling e-commerce. CLEARWATER, Fla., June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Why Unified®, ranked #35 on the Inc. 5000 list and trusted by over 20,000 users, has...

2Gether-International Announces Successful Completion of the 2025 Health Innovation Cohort

2Gether-International (2GI) supported ten start-ups run by founders with disabilities working to transform health and well-being through innovation. Each participating entrepreneur completed the 10-week program and received $10,000 in seed funding to scale their ventures. WASHINGTON, June...

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers Celebrates the United States Senate's Unanimous Passing of the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act

Senate Bill 1467 is critical legislation that will safeguard the personal financial information of prospective homebuyers across the nation WASHINGTON, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), the first and only national volunteer-led and...

Tetiaroa Society Honored in "Year of the Sea" by La Mer en Commun

The Tetiaroa Atoll Restoration Program led by the non-profit Tetiaroa Society, has been officially recognized for protecting the atoll's biodiversity and restoring the delicate connection between land and sea. TETIAROA, French Polynesia, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Tetiaroa...

Beyond Tax Relief: Optima Tax Relief Builds Stronger Communities Through Service

Empowering employees and partnering locally to create lasting community impact SANTA ANA, Calif., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Optima Tax Relief, the nation's leading tax resolution firm, continues to raise the bar for corporate citizenship through its company-wide initiative,...

BOMA International Urges Congress to Fund the ENERGY STAR Program Fully

BOMA International has urged Congress to maintain current funding levels for the ENERGY STAR Buildings program, emphasizing its importance to the commercial real estate industry. In a letter to Congress, BOMA highlighted the program's critical role in helping building owners and operators...

Fundación Tropicalia Receives Community Impact Award for Work with Young Girls in Dominican Republic

Miami-Based Cisneros Real Estate's Tropicalia Prepares for the Opening of Ultra-Luxury Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia with Social Sustainability Program MIAMI, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Community Impact Award from The Law Firm Network is...

From Texas to the Nation: Americans for Ibogaine Launches Following Texas Governor's Signing of Landmark Ibogaine Legislation

Americans for Ibogaine is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing public education and awareness about ibogaine as a potential therapeutic option for brain injuries, substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions. AUSTIN, Texas, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/...

Horatio Alger Association Hosts Second American Enterprise Summit for Rising Eighth Graders

The four-day event will convene 100 students from across the country to learn about democracy, freedom and the American Dream WASHINGTON, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization that honors the...

Five State Coalition Demands Transparency on USDA's Farm Wage Rate Determination

The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) and the NC Sweetpotato Commission (NCSC) have assembled a five state, thirty organization coalition* comprised of two national organizations, representing a diverse collection of crops including eight advocacy groups, with the...

BOMA International Begins Canvassing Process for Latest Retail Properties Standard

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is finalizing the revisions to its latest floor measurement standard BOMA For Retail Properties Standard Method of Measurement (Z65.5). BOMA is soliciting any persons with an interest in voting on whether the standard...

2025 State of Nonprofit Asset Gifts Report Reveals Critical Need for Nonprofits to Embrace Non-Cash Giving Amid Financial Uncertainty

The first report dedicated solely to asset-based giving for U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations comes at a time when nonprofits are struggling with the tumultuous economy ATLANTA, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Infinite Giving today published the 2025 State of Nonprofit Asset Gifts Report....

Trepp & CRE Direct Releases "The Mid-Year Magazine 2025" as Multifamily Fundamentals Hold Firm Amid Rising Distress

Trepp and Commercial Real Estate Direct have released The Mid-Year 2025, highlighting strong fundamentals in the multifamily sector despite signs of growing distress across other commercial real estate sectors. NEW YORK, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trepp, the leading provider of...