Protesters wave placards as they gather in Sydney during a nationwide protest calling for equal salaries for women, June 10, 2010. AP/Rick Rycroft Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2017. As equal pay advocates in the United States observe Equal Pay Day today, women continue to earn on average just 80 cents for every[Read More…]
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New Report Identifies How Trump’s Executive Order Could Stymie Strong Growth in Private Investment in Conservation
Male greater sage-grouse perform mating rituals on a lake outside Walden, Colorado, April 20, 2013. AP/David Zalubowski Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2017. Private investment in conservation represents an innovative solution to help build a healthy environment and economy, but a new report from the Center for American Progress finds that[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Counter-ISIS Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq, April 4, 2017
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 27 strikes consisting of 55 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that[Read More…]
Maryland General Assembly Adopts Bills to Combat Opioid Epidemic
Legislation Addresses Access to Treatment and Crisis Services, Education, and Public Awareness; Measures Await Final Approval Before Heading to Governor’s Desk MARYLAND—(ENEWSPF)—April 4, 2017. As deaths from drug overdoses increase across the state and nation, the House of Delegates has passed legislation to bolster Maryland’s public health approach to the[Read More…]
Senate Republicans Attack Scientific Foundation of Endangered Species Act
Proposed Legislation Part of Broad GOP Anti-science Agenda WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2017. Senate Republicans have introduced legislation to directly undermine one of the most basic aspects of the Endangered Species Act: reliance on the best available science to determine what animals or plants need federal protections. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins Legal Action to Advance Cost-Saving, Pollution-Cutting Federal Energy Efficiency Standards
Madigan Joins Coalition Charging U.S. Department of Energy Violated Federal Law By Obstructing Implementation Of Energy Efficiency Standards For Common Consumer and Commercial Products Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—April 3, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined a state and municipal coalition to announce legal action against the federal government for violating federal[Read More…]
ACLU Statement Regarding DOJ Motion to Delay Consent Decree Hearing
BALTIMORE –(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2017. The following can be attributed to David Rocah, Senior Staff Attorney for the ACLU of Maryland: “Why is everyone in Baltimore ready to move forward with police reform except Donald Trump’s Department of Justice? The Trump administration’s move to put off a long-planned public hearing, where[Read More…]
NOW Calls for Bill O’Reilly to be Fired and Demands Independent Investigation Into Culture of Sexual Harassment at Fox News
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 4, 2017. Statement by NOW President Terry O’Neill: The culture of sexual harassment at Fox News must stop. The National Organization for Women (NOW) calls for Bill O’Reilly to be fired and demands an immediate independent investigation into the culture of sexual harassment at Fox News. An investigation[Read More…]
Illinois Women March to Take Place in Springfield on April 25 to Push for Progressive Agenda, Responsible Budget
SPRINGIELD—(ENEWSPF)—April 4, 2017. Women and their allies from across Illinois are expected to join forces to push for a responsible budget and progressive agenda of bills in Springfield Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Individuals representing a wide range of issues and more than 50 organizations will march around the state capitol and[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, 1871, and Chicago Public Schools Announce New Entrepreneur Seminar for Students at Dyett High School
1871 and local entrepreneurs partner with CPS to deliver 8-week seminar at Dyett High School, giving students exposure to innovation and technology CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined 1871 CEO Howard Tullman, and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Chief Education Officer Dr. Janice Jackson at Walter H. Dyett High[Read More…]
