NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana issued the following news release: ACLU of Louisiana (ACLU-LA), Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights (RFKHR), and New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) filed five Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to obtain records from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding policies and practices within the New Orleans ICE Field Office (NOLA ICE). Responsible for immigration detention centers across Louisiana, Mississippi,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following statement on Oct. 4, 2023: * * * Today, Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform, released the following statement endorsing Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) for Speaker of the House: "Taxpayers being crushed by the overspending and inflation of the Biden economy need a united Republican caucus to fight for them. Conservative voters deserve a proven leader who can produce real policy wins. For decades, Steve Scalise   more

CARY, North Carolina, Oct. 6 -- INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry issued the following news release: INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, revealed the three finalists that will compete for the Hygienix Innovation Award(TM). Glatfelter, Mundeo, and Sequel will present their new absorbent hygiene products to senior-level leaders at Hygienix, Nov. 13-16, The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana. Here is a summary of the finalists' products: Gla  more

COVINGTON, Louisiana, Oct. 7 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following statement on Oct. 6, 2023: * * * Please see the following statement from PETA primate scientist Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel regarding the citations, including one critical repeat violation, posted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture against the Tulane National Primate Research Center for its violations of federal animal welfare regulations: "Staff at the Tulane National Primate Research Center continue  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights issued the following news on Oct. 5, 2023: Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights (RFKHR), American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana (ACLU-LA), and New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), today filed five Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to obtain records from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding policies and practices within the New Orleans ICE Field Office (NOLA ICE). Responsible for immigration detention centers acr  more

BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 4 -- The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association issued the following news: The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) has kicked off a new learning community to help members develop a statewide plan to support student mental health and wellness. Five states will be awarded $25,000 planning grants to design and implement mental health strategies and solutions that fit the unique context of their respective states. With generous suppo  more

BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 5 -- The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association issued the following news: The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) has kicked off a new learning community to help members develop a statewide plan to support student mental health and wellness. Five states will be awarded $25,000 planning grants to design and implement mental health strategies and solutions that fit the unique context of their respective states. With generous suppo  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 5 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: Each year, Society of Professional Journalists delegates vote on resolutions submitted by members on topics of importance to the Society. This year's resolutions were voted on by delegates during the Closing Business Meeting at the SPJ23 Journalism Convention. Here are the resolutions that were approved during SPJ23: Resolution 1: A Resolution Honoring Jerry Ceppos Submitted by: Louisiana Sta  more