Business Leaders Urge Congress and EPA to Protect Clean Water Infrastructure Critical to Economic Growth

ASBN media release image urging Congress and EPA to reject coordinated rollbacks threatening clean water

90 businesses oppose PERMIT Act in Congress while ASBN urges EPA to withdraw Polluted Waters Rule—two coordinated attacks on clean water protections

Clean water isn't an environmental luxury—it's economic infrastructure. Businesses depend on predictable regulations and reliable water systems. The PERMIT Act and proposed WOTUS rule undermine both.”

— Liza LaManna, Manager of Agriculture and Water Policy

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN), alongside 90 business leaders nationwide, is calling on Congress to reject

NBCI Announce The 2025-2026 Most Effective Christian Biblical Preachers -3 Savannahians Are Honorable Mentioned Pastors

Rev. Anthony Evans, President, National Black Church Initiative

Rev. Dr. William H. Curtis, Sr Pastor of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Pittsburgh, PA

Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Sr. Pastor, Alfred St Baptist Church, Alexandria, VA

NBCI takes up where Ebony Magazine left off

The preaching of the Gospel is serious business unto death. The National Black Church Initiative’s list is the next level up from Ebony Magazine's list of great Black preachers”

— Rev. Anthony Evans, President of the National Black Church Initiative

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) is a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities, comprising 27.7 million members, announces the 25 Most Effective Christian Biblical Preachers of 2025-2026 in the Black Preaching Tradition.

Three clergy from Savannah, Ga, made the

Personalized Health Association Announces National Initiative to Modernize Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Policy

Calls for Updated 21 C.F.R. §1271.10(a) Framework

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Personalized Health Association (PHA), the nation’s leading advocacy organization for regenerative and precision medicine, today announced a national initiative to modernize federal policy governing adult stem cell and PRP therapies. This initiative builds on the

Footsteps2Brilliance Celebrates 2025 Brilliant Minds Model Classroom Educators

Footsteps2Brilliance is proud to recognize an exceptional group of educators who earned them a place on the 2025 Brilliant Minds Model Classroom Honor Roll.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Footsteps2Brilliance is proud to recognize an exceptional group of educators whose dedication to literacy innovation and classroom excellence earned them a place on the 2025–2026 Brilliant Minds Model Classroom Honor Roll.

These teachers demonstrated outstanding fidelity in implementing the Footsteps2Brilliance program, ensuring 100 percent of their students used the platform for at least 45 minutes per week over a sustained period.

According to national usage data, students who consistently reach this threshold grow their

Azur Technology Launches U.S. Headquarters in Washington, D.C. to Power Fast-Growing MGA Market with MGA Connect

CEO Charlie Blackburn with Managing Director of North America Tom Bradley in the D.C. Office

Azur Technology opens U.S. HQ in Washington, D.C. to support the fast-growing MGA market with its cloud-native MGA Connect platform.

Having the team together in one place brings a different kind of energy. It makes it easier to share ideas, move quickly, and stay connected to what our customers need.”

— Tom Bradley, Managing Director of North America

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Azur Technology, a UK-based insurtech company, has announced the opening of its U.S. headquarters in Washington, D.C., reinforcing its long-term commitment to the fast-growing U.S. Managing General Agent (MGA) and program business sector.

The U.S. MGA market is undergoing a historic expansion. According to the TMPAA State

HB Strategies Leaders Named to Washington’s Top Lobbyists List for 2025

Honorees represent the industry's savviest, most influential and well-connected advocates across Capitol Hill.”

— The Hill

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HB Strategies is pleased to announce that four of its leaders have been recognized on The Hill's annual Top Lobbyists list for 2025: CEO Andy Blunt, Executive Vice President of Federal Government Affairs Stacy McBride, and Managing Principals Eric Lausten and Rocky Fox.

According to The Hill, the honorees were

Everything Co-op Unveils Its 2025 Holiday List

Gifts that Embody Cooperative Values of Mutual Support, Sustainability, and Community Well-being

The 2025 Holiday List is not just a shopping guide, it’s an invitation to support organizations that strengthen our communities, honor cultural heritage, and promote economic democracy.”

— said Vernon Oakes, host of Everything Co-op

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Everything Co-op, the leading broadcast and digital platform uplifting cooperative economics, today announced the release of its highly anticipated 2025 Holiday List, a curated selection of gifts, products, and services sourced entirely from the cooperative