AUGUSTA, Georgia, May 7 -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: Conservative Climate Foundation (CCF) Chair Heather Reams joined Conservative Climate Caucus (CCC) Chair Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) and Reps. Rick W. Allen (R-Ga.), Blake Moore (R-Utah) and Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) on Friday f  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following Weekly State Fights Report on May 6, 2024: * * * TOPLINE TAKEAWAYS: * 24 states are currently in session as of May 3 * 20 states have ended the session as of May 3 * So far we are tracking about 820+ bills: - 210+ pro-equality - 435+ anti-LGBTQ+ - Twenty-six anti-LGBTQ+ bills have passed into law: Alabama: SB 129, Alabama: SB 48, Alabama: HB 89, Florida: C.S./H.B. 1425, Florida: C.S./H.B. 1291, Idaho: HB 668, Idaho: HB 4  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 7 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release: The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding the enactment of the modernization of Iowa's Pharmacy Practice Act (House File 555), legislation that will help ensure patient access to vital healthcare services provided by pharmacists and pharmacies across the state. The measure was signed into law by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds (R), and will go into effect July 1, 2  more

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, May 7 -- The Iowa Farm Bureau issued the following news release: The Iowa Farm Bureau is seeking to crown its 60th Cookout Contest "Grand Champion" on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. The event, held annually on the Grand Concourse during Farm Bureau Day at the fair, hosts up to 60 backyard chefs vying for the champion title and $4,500 in cash prizes. The contest is a celebration of Iowa-raised meats and the farmers who provide them with animal care and sus  more