State & Local Government News
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GBS Selects Galen Floyd as New Regional Marketing Director
In order to meet the growing demands for Group Benefit Services (GBS) programs, GBS has selected Galen Floyd as Regional Marketing Director (RMD) for the southwest Missouri region. - August 21, 2019 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
JOA is Selected by the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles to Provide Construction Contract Administration, Project Management & Cost Estimating Services
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles has pre-qualified JOA for a 5-year term. - August 20, 2019 - JOA
Dr. Lois Jordan Honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Dr. Lois Jordan of Hendersonville, Tennessee has been honored as a Woman of the Month for June 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and politics. Each month they feature women... - August 20, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Kustom Signals Announces Cloud Storage for Law Enforcement
Kustom Signals, Inc. announced today their new cloud storage model for Law Enforcement (LE). Cloud storage for evidentiary files has become expected in the marketplace, but is it really in the best financial interest of the end user? Kustom Signals offers a unique approach to cloud storage that... - August 19, 2019 - Kustom Signals, Inc.
"Not As Tough As You Think" Wins Award for Best Dramatic Short Story
"Not As Tough As You Think" is in the Narrative Short Film category. The film is about how pressure and pride can converge; and when they do, bad things can happen. The story takes place over a day in the lives of four teens, where a series of bad decisions and poor judgment lead to a senseless act of gun violence. - August 10, 2019 - Transformation Techniques, Inc.
Broadcasting For America Bringing Progressive Voices to Talk Radio
Crowd Funding Radio Air Time to Disrupt Conservative Talk Stations. - August 08, 2019 - KCAA Radio
Preventing Gun Violence Through Advanced Technology
Introducing DARVIS™️, Data Analytics Real-World Visual Intelligence System, a technology platform that is able to detect a weapon and potential active shooter prior to shots ever being fired. - August 08, 2019 - Darvis Inc.
Precision Periodic Announces the Successful Extraction of 80% Total Rare Earths in a Five Minute, Single Pass from Phosphate Mine Waste
Precision Periodic announces the successful results of rare earth extraction projects for Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute. Using their proprietary reusable Thor REE Nano-filter they captured 80% of the total rare earths in a five minute single pass-through including the radioactive elements. The filter can be reused for thousands of cycles and is highly scalable for all size applications. - July 29, 2019 - Precision Periodic
Texas Legislature Calls for President to Provide Last World War II Medal of Honor Recipient with Full State Funeral Honors
This nationwide, bi-partisan initiative was led by the nonprofit State Funeral for World War II Veterans Chairman Lee William (Bill) McNutt and spearheaded by state Representative Rick Miller and state Senator Brian Birdwell. - July 22, 2019 - State Funeral for WWII Vets
Meals on Wheels San Francisco Breaks Ground on $41.5 Million Kitchen and Food Production Facility to Feed Homebound Seniors
Meals on Wheels San Francisco is building a new, 37,000 square feet kitchen that will increase its capacity to provide home-delivered meals to the growing population of food-insecure seniors living in the City. - July 18, 2019 - Meals on Wheels San Francisco
T-REX Trend Report: Fintech’s Ripple Effect on the Renewable Energy Market - Access a Complimentary Copy of the Full Report
Written for members of the investment community focused on energy efficient asset classes, this issue of the T-REX Trend Report uses Connecticut Green Bank’s landmark SHREC ABS deal to showcase how smart technology drives market transformation. - July 16, 2019 - T-REX
Procurated Announces First Hires
Peer review platform hires multi-sided marketplace executives in product, marketing and operations roles. - July 15, 2019 - Procurated
Connecticut Governor Signs Important New ESOP Law for Architectural Firms
Connecticut Architectural Firms May Now be Owned Entirely by ESOPs. - July 10, 2019 - ESOP Plus: Schatz Brown Glassman LLP
JOA Pre-Qualified by the City of Los Angeles as a Real Estate and Economic Development Consultant
JOA is one of a select group of businesses to be approved by the City of Los Angeles for Master Planning, Site Planning and Project Management. - July 10, 2019 - JOA
City of Norwalk Taps TFI Envision, Inc.
The City of Norwalk selected TFI Envision, Inc. to develop the collateral pieces for the new Carryout Bag Ordinance that takes effect July 8, 2019. The ordinance prohibits the use of plastic carryout bags and provides for a 10-cent charge for carryout bags made of paper. The ordinance applies to... - July 10, 2019 - TFI Envision, Inc.
MARC Applauds PAID Act’s Introduction in the Senate
Bipartisan, Commonsense Legislation Aims to Reform the Broken Medicare Secondary Payer Process. - June 27, 2019 - Medicare Advocacy Recovery Coalition
National LTC Pharmacy Advocacy Group Asks CMS to Release “Summary Data” on PBM Medicare Spread Pricing Activity
SCPC Thanks CMS for Curtailing PBM Medicaid Spread Pricing; Time for Similar Medicare Transparency. - June 27, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Change is Coming to America’s Job Center in Monterey County
Local job seekers can expect to see some new faces at America’s Job Center as of July 1st, 2019. ResCare Workforce Services will be providing career and training services at America’s Job Center in Salinas and at satellite offices in Marina and Greenfield. “ResCare will be... - June 20, 2019 - Monterey County Workforce Development Board
Business & Community Leaders United at a Summit in Arizona to Advocate Global Civility
The third annual Productive Business Summit was held in Phoenix, Arizona on June 8, 2019. In addition to workshops re: how to be more productive and awards to small businesses that are productive, the audience celebrated Phoenix Civility Day with a proclamation issued by new Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. Phoenix is the latest municipality to take part in an international campaign by iChange Nations to encourage more civil behavior in society. - June 15, 2019 - Denise Meridith
GeoComm Empowers You to Take Your GIS Data to the Next Level with These National NENA Conference Presentations
This year at the NENA 2019 Conference GeoComm will be presenting at two presentations that will empower you to take your GIS data to the next level. The presentations are designed to help you stay ahead of the game and gain a professional edge. Public safety subject matter experts will deliver... - June 15, 2019 - GeoComm
NENA: The 9-1-1 Association Develops New Database Tool to Help 9-1-1 Centers Save Lives in Partnership with GeoComm, Esri, and Uber
NENA and GeoComm are pleased to announce the development of the new Enhanced Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Registry and Census (EPRC), a secure web-based tool containing essential information for PSAPs throughout the United States. The NENA EPRC, made possible through a sponsorship from... - June 14, 2019 - GeoComm
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Celebrates Tourette Awareness in Trenton
Members of the General Assembly helped NJCTS recognize Youth Scholarship winners, Youth Advocates of the Year and top fundraisers in a ceremony at the War Memorial. - June 14, 2019 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Procurated Announces $2.5M Seed Funding
Public sector peer review platform backed by Limerick Hill LLC and MayFive Holdings, Inc. - June 13, 2019 - Procurated
GeoComm Exhibiting at the 2019 National NENA Conference
GeoComm is excited to be exhibiting at the National NENA conference and expo June 14-19 in Orlando, Florida. Stop by the GeoComm booth to learn about GeoComm’s complete integrated NG9-1-1 GIS data workflow process toolset which empower you to: Supercharge your GIS data validation process... - June 13, 2019 - GeoComm
Citizens for Queens Announces Campaign to Restore Accountability to Local Politics
Democratic multi-candidate committee formed to support candidates who will focus on constructive solutions to problems facing the borough and expand opportunity for all through inclusive growth - June 12, 2019 - Citizens for Queens
State of North Carolina Selects GeoComm for Next Generation 9-1-1 GIS Project
GeoComm is excited to announce being selected by the North Carolina 911 Board for a Next Generation 9-1-1 GIS Project, aimed at preparing the state for a NG9-1-1 system implementation. As part of the project, GeoComm will complete a statewide GIS educational campaign aimed at helping local... - June 12, 2019 - GeoComm
Emerging Digital Concepts Awarded Denver Regional CAD-to-CAD Project
Emerging Digital Concepts (EDC) announced today it has been selected to provide its NG-CAD-X, CAD-to-CAD interoperability solution for the ten-county Denver metro area known as the North Central All Hazards Region. EDC, in conjunction with their strategic partner, GeoComm, will also deploy GeoComm... - June 02, 2019 - Emerging Digital Concepts
U.S. Hemp Roundtable Celebrates 10th Annual Hemp History Week
Grassroots Hemp Supporters Take Action to Support the “Return of the Plant!” After Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill Legalized Hemp Farming after 80+ Years of Prohibition. - May 30, 2019 - U.S. Hemp Roundtable
Alliance Opposes Legislation to Roll Back Site Neutral Reforms
H.R. 2552 threatens to raise healthcare costs for patients and taxpayers, fuel consolidation, and decrease transparency. - May 24, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Alex Salmond TV Show Soars Beyond 220,000 Viewers via Facebook's Video Platform
The Facebook audience for the former First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond's political talk show has soared to over 220,000 viewers on Facebook's "Watch" video platform. The last two programmes featured an interview with top ten UK political blogger, Craig Murray - the former British Ambassador. - May 23, 2019 - Slainte Media Ltd.
ComSec LLC to Participate in the 2019 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC)
ComSec LLC Exhibiting Cutting-Edge TSCM and SIGINT Solutions and Equipment at the 2019 SOFIC Convention in Tampa, FL, May 20-23, 2019. Visit Booth 1420. - May 21, 2019 - ComSec LLC
National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association Releases Statement on State's Rights Act
Following is a statement from National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association regarding the STATES Act: H.R. 2093/S.1028, known as the “STATES Act,” will perpetuate an unintended consequence, detrimental to U.S. transportation safety, which has been protected by the Omnibus Act for... - May 18, 2019 - National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association
The Zalkin Law Firm Responds to California Catholic Dioceses Victims Compensation Fund
Leading victim's attorney responds to California Bishops move to create a "victims compensation fund" for alleged clergy abuse victims. Victims should have legal representation before giving up their options for civil justice, according to Irwin Zalkin, San Diego based victims attorney. - May 17, 2019 - The Zalkin Law Firm
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Brings Active Shooter Awareness to Kansas City
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) announces it will host an active shooter town hall meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, with keynote speaker from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Protective Security Advisor (PSA) team. - May 16, 2019 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Michael Weinstock Announces Congressional Campaign in NY 3
Michael Weinstock is seeking to become the first 9/11 firefighter elected to Congress. If elected, Michael will also become the first openly gay person elected to Congress from New York City. He is running for New York’s 3rd Congressional District, which stretches from Queens to Suffolk County. Michael is a proud New Yorker. He has lived nearly his entire life in Queens and Long Island. He grew up here, and on his eighteenth birthday, he joined the volunteer fire department in Great Neck. - May 16, 2019 - Michael Weinstock for Congress
The Future of Regional Transit in Tampa Bay Unveiled: Envision 2030
The Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (TBARTA) is developing a 10-year regional transit plan for five Florida Gulf Coast counties in the Tampa Bay area. The public is now invited to participate in Envision 2030. - May 15, 2019 - TBARTA
Weld County Colorado Official Recall Headquarters
Grand Opening of the Official Recall Polis Headquarters at 808 9th Street, Greeley, Colorado on Saturday May 11, 2019. - May 10, 2019 - Official Recall Colorado Governor Jared Polis
Nonprofit Releases 2018 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics and Trends from the 14-Year Data Set (2005 to 2018)
In 2018, canines killed 36 Americans, pit bulls contributed to 72% of these deaths. Over the last 14 years, canines killed 471 Americans. Two dog breeds, pit bulls (311) and rottweilers (47), contributed to 76% of the total recorded deaths. - May 10, 2019 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
The Lehigh Valley Tea Party Endorses Rebecca Warren for PA Superior Court
The Executive Board and voting membership of The Lehigh Valley Tea Party announces that it has endorsed Rebecca Warren for PA Superior Court. The group’s Chairman, Tom Carroll states, “Rebecca Warren is an honorable and trustworthy individual who is loyal to our Constitutional values... - May 03, 2019 - Lehigh Valley Tea Party
Patrick J. Burke Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patrick J. Burke of Saint Louis, Missouri has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government building inspection. About Patrick J. Burke Patrick Burke is a... - May 03, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
City Identifies Development Opportunities with Tax Incentives
Opportunity Zones session pinpoints key development areas, investor benefits. - May 03, 2019 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Kidney Care Community Commends Lawmakers for Adding Critical “KidneyX” Funding in Proposed House FY 2020 Appropriations Bill to Address Nation’s Kidney Disease Epidemic
Inclusion of $10 Million in Federal Funding Will Complement $25 Million in Private Sector Investment for Kidney Disease Research and Innovation. - May 02, 2019 - Kidney Care Partners
GD e-Bridge™ Earns FirstNet Listed Designation
First Responders on FirstNet Can Now Access GD e-Bridge via the FirstNetApp Catalog - May 02, 2019 - GD (General Devices)
Meadows Bank Named SBA Nevada Lender of the Year
On April 11, 2019, the Nevada District office of the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the 2019 Lender Awards, honoring lenders for their commitment to providing critical capital to Nevada’s small businesses in 2018. Meadows Bank is proud to be honored as the SBA Nevada... - April 30, 2019 - Meadows Bank
Michele M. Briscoe Recognized as a Woman of the Month for April 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Michele M. Briscoe of Brooklyn, New York has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for April 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the fields of real estate investment and city transit. Each... - April 30, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA) Responds to Recent Vaping Advertisement
The Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association says, "The FDA, the government and elected officials have hired a famous movie director to scare our kids. That’s what he does in his movies - makes people afraid. Except our kids aren’t dumb - they know there’s no scientific proof of what’s in this commercial. Kids won’t be lied to. They know the truth about vaping and you should too." - April 26, 2019 - SFATA
JOA, Subconsultant to Hout Construction Services, Inc., Begins Work on Transit Facility Projects for the Orange County Transportation Authority
The project team, which includes Hout Construction and subconsultant JOA, will provide program and construction management services on projects at bus bases, transportation centers, and park-and-ride facilities. - April 26, 2019 - JOA
Telematics is on the Rise and It’s Changing Healthcare
As the necessity for increased efficiency in healthcare rises, it’s become vital for healthcare professionals to manage the implementation of telematics into their infrastructure. - April 25, 2019 - BlueArrow Telematics
Belkasoft Evidence Center 9.5 Aims to Help in Corporate Investigations
Belkasoft releases a major update to Belkasoft Evidence Center, the company’s flagship digital forensic solution. The new release adds a number of features to help IT security staff analyze incidents and perform remote investigations, investigate hacking attempts and analyze evidence across... - April 18, 2019 - Belkasoft LLC
SFATA Uncovers an Epidemic of Misinformation About Vaping
There’s an epidemic of misinformation about vaping in the United States. SFATA, the Smoke Free Alternatives Trade Association, wants to make sure you’re getting the truth – not just the fake facts. SFATA believes that while the FDA is busy giving adults and teens an epidemic of... - April 16, 2019 - SFATA