New Competition will Showcase Local and Tribal Governments Taking Action to Cut Carbon Pollution and Build Resilience to the Impacts of Climate Change Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2014. The impacts of climate change are not just an issue for future generations—they are already being felt today. Communities across the country are[Read More…]
Month: October 2014
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Sept. 30, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2014 – 1:38 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s nice to see you all. Apologize for the late start. We were delayed a little bit by that spray. Before we get to your questions, let me do a little piece of news here at the[Read More…]
Oregon Marijuana Regulation Campaign Launches First Ad Blitz TV Spot
On The Air: Yes on 91’s First TV Spot Features an Oregon Law Enforcement Veteran Portland, Oregon—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014. Oregon’s campaign to regulate, legalize and tax marijuana officially launched its $2 million plus advertising blitz, debuting a retired law enforcement officer in the TV spot. The new ad hit the[Read More…]
Governors State Online Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management Among Top 20 in the Nation
Only Illinois program to make bestschools.org list University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014. The website bestschools.org has released its ranking of the top 20 online graduate degree programs in supply chain management – with Governors State University listed among the best. The discipline of supply chain management is critical to[Read More…]
Peer-Reviewed Study Refutes Claims of Widespread Abuse in California’s Medical Marijuana Program
92% of participants reported that “medical marijuana helped alleviate symptoms or treat a serious medical condition” Sacramento, CA –(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014. A new landmark study published last week by the peer-reviewed journal Drug and Alcohol Review refutes the long-held belief that abuse of California’s medical marijuana law is ubiquitous. The[Read More…]
American Association of State Colleges and Universities Honors Work of State Colleges and Universities with Inaugural Excellence and Innovation Awards
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014. The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) announced the inaugural winners in a new awards program honoring member institutions for excellence and innovation in several major areas of campus life and leadership. Advances in student success and college completion, regional and economic development, leadership[Read More…]
New Mexico Credit Unions To Close Medical Marijuana Licensed Producer Bank Accounts
Move May Force Producers to Move to a Cash-only Payment System Santa Fe, NM—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014. Eight months after the Federal Justice Department and Treasury Department announced new guidelines allowing banks to work with marijuana businesses, some of the credit unions in New Mexico sent letters to close to half[Read More…]
UUCC’s Healthy Living Group to Discuss ‘Rejuvenating Youth and Vitality Through Supporting Mindset, Life-style and Food Choices’
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host its Healthy Living Group on Thursday, October 9 at 1 p.m. Sue Vanags, Young Mind Young Body Health Coach, will lead a discussion entitled ‘Rejuvenating Youth and Vitality Through Supporting Mindset, Life-Style[Read More…]
Oregon Racial Justice Groups: End Marijuana Prohibition
Measure 91: Current system has unfair impact on communities of color Portland, Oregon—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014. People of color in Oregon are100 percent more likely to face legal punishments for marijuana than white people, despite equal rates of use. The current system is failing, and the following groups today are endorsing[Read More…]
South Suburban College Announces October 2014 PAC Performances
South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2014. The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College has announced its October 2014 performance schedule. Please note that this calendar is correct at the time of publication and subject to change. Friday, October 3, 2014, 7:30 p.m. The South Suburban Jazz Band, Jazz Combo,[Read More…]