A new press release of note is one released by URISA announcing the formation of the Coalition of Geospatial Organizations (COGO).  The coalition is currently made up of ten geospatial organizations for the purpose of:

COGO was developed to provide a forum for organizations concerned with national geospatial issues that will 1) improve communications among the member organizations (and others), 2) provide educational information on relevant issues for their respective memberships, 3) align and strengthen their respective policy agendas, and 4) facilitate development of strategies to address national issues.

• Coalition of Geospatial Organizations Formed - Press Release from URISA