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Hawai’i Senators Schatz & Hirono Secure $880,000 to Support Hawaiian Monk Seal Conservation Work at The Marine Mammal Center

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Donnerstag, Mai 30, 2024
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Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono of Hawai’i announced that they have secured $880,000 in new congressionally directed spending for Ke Kai Ola, The Marine Mammal Center’s conservation program and veterinary hospital in Hawai’i.

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  • Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono of Hawai’i announced that they have secured $880,000 in new congressionally directed spending for Ke Kai Ola, The Marine Mammal Center’s conservation program and veterinary hospital in Hawai’i.
  • The funding will support outreach efforts to protect Hawaiian monk seals and promote coastal ecosystem conservation.
  • “The Marine Mammal Center’s work to protect the endangered Hawaiian monk seal is critical to maintaining the biodiversity of the Hawaiian Archipelago,” said Senator Schatz, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
  • “We are extremely grateful to Senators Schatz and Hirono for advocating for our important work and directing federal funds to help us expand our efforts to help Hawaiian monk seals,” said Cecily Majerus, CEO of The Marine Mammal Center.

Revvity to Present at Goldman Sachs Global Healthcare Conference

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Dienstag, Mai 28, 2024
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Revvity, Inc. (NYSE: RVTY) will present at the 45th Annual Goldman Sachs Global Healthcare Conference on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

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  • Revvity, Inc. (NYSE: RVTY) will present at the 45th Annual Goldman Sachs Global Healthcare Conference on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
  • Prahlad Singh, president and chief executive officer, will provide an update on the Company and its strategic priorities.
  • A live audio webcast will be available on the Events section of the Company’s website at www.revvity.com .
  • A replay of the presentation will be posted on the Revvity Investor Relations website after the event and will be available for at least 30 days.

Bi-Partisan Bill Introduced in U.S. Senate to Encourage the Use of Ultra-Low Carbon RNG in Transportation

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Donnerstag, Mai 23, 2024
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A companion bill was introduced in the U.S. House earlier in the session by Representatives Linda Sanchez (D) from California and Brian Fitzpatrick (R) from Pennsylvania.

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  • A companion bill was introduced in the U.S. House earlier in the session by Representatives Linda Sanchez (D) from California and Brian Fitzpatrick (R) from Pennsylvania.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240523269718/en/
    A renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling dispenser.
  • A robust RNG fueling infrastructure has been built across the country with more stations being added regularly.
  • RNG is derived from capturing the biogenic methane produced by decomposition of organic waste from dairies, landfills, and wastewater treatment plants.

AADR Backs Federal Data Privacy Initiative

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Donnerstag, Mai 23, 2024
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In light of today’s House Energy and Commerce Committee markup of the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), the American Association for Debt Resolution (AADR) stressed the importance for consumers and for debt resolution providers of a federal data privacy framework that would provide consistent and uniform privacy data requirements across the country.

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  • In light of today’s House Energy and Commerce Committee markup of the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), the American Association for Debt Resolution (AADR) stressed the importance for consumers and for debt resolution providers of a federal data privacy framework that would provide consistent and uniform privacy data requirements across the country.
  • "As the debt resolution industry continues to evolve in the digital age, ensuring the privacy and security of consumer data is paramount," said AADR CEO Denise Dunckel Morse.
  • "A federal data privacy framework will streamline compliance efforts for debt resolution providers and benefit consumers by enhancing data protection measures."
  • The current hodgepodge of state data privacy laws poses significant challenges for debt resolution providers, who operate across multiple jurisdictions.

NewsNation Expands to 24/7 Cable News Network on June 1

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Mittwoch, Mai 22, 2024
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The network will launch the final portion of its live news line-up with the early-evening edition of NewsNation Now with Adrienne Bankert on Saturdays and Sundays from 4-7 p.m.

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  • The network will launch the final portion of its live news line-up with the early-evening edition of NewsNation Now with Adrienne Bankert on Saturdays and Sundays from 4-7 p.m.
  • “We are immensely proud to announce that NewsNation is now a 24/7 cable news network," said Sean Compton, President of Nexstar’s Networks division.
  • "This milestone marks the culmination of our efforts to continue expanding and growing the network since launching it in 2020.
  • NewsNation is now the country’s second-most widely distributed cable news network, reaching nearly 67 million U.S. television households.

CAGW Names Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann May 2024 Porker of the Month

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Montag, Mai 20, 2024
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Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) its May 2024 Porker of the Month for receiving $236.8 million for the single largest pork-barrel earmark.

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  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named House Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (R-Tenn.) its May 2024 Porker of the Month for receiving $236.8 million for the single largest pork-barrel earmark.
  • The earmark that Rep. Fleischmann has received for an Army Corps of Engineers water project is nearly double the amount of the second highest earmark for FY 2024.
  • Members of Congress like Rep. Fleischmann have willfully ignored or forgotten why earmarks were first subject to the moratorium.
  • CAGW President Tom Schatz said, “Earmarks are back to bite and members of Congress like Rep. Fleischmann are primarily responsible for swindling taxpayers out of their money.

Bernie Sanders Endorses Rent Control for California

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Donnerstag, Mai 16, 2024
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Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has endorsed the Justice for Renters Act, a statewide ballot initiative that would expand rent control in California.

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  • Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has endorsed the Justice for Renters Act, a statewide ballot initiative that would expand rent control in California.
  • “We couldn't be more honored than to have the endorsement of Bernie Sanders, the political conscience of our nation.
  • We also know that rent control in New York refutes the lie that rent control kills development as you can barely recognize the skyline that has sprouted across Brooklyn.
  • “Like Bernie, we don't give up on a cause like justice for renters which is why we are sponsoring this initiative for the third time.

New Survey from ShareBuilder 401k Shows Small Business Owners Feel the Upcoming Presidential Election and Inflation Will Significantly Impact Their Business

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Donnerstag, Mai 16, 2024
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The results shed light on the challenges and concerns small business owners (SBOs) face nationwide regarding their business, the economy, and the impact of the election.

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  • The results shed light on the challenges and concerns small business owners (SBOs) face nationwide regarding their business, the economy, and the impact of the election.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240516449136/en/
    33% of small business owners believe Donald Trump winning the election will have the greatest impact on their business.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The impact of the presidential election on small businesses is significant, according to the survey.
  • However, there is a notable gender difference with male small business owners skewing 40% Trump and 14% Biden, while female small business owners favor Trump by 25% and Biden by 17%.

Tampa, FL, Simplifies Permitting Process with Camino Guide

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Dienstag, Mai 14, 2024
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To help first-time permit applicants and homeowners navigate the residential permitting process, the City of Tampa has implemented Clariti’s Camino Guide to use alongside its permit system.

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  • To help first-time permit applicants and homeowners navigate the residential permitting process, the City of Tampa has implemented Clariti’s Camino Guide to use alongside its permit system.
  • The city’s guide, named Permit Navigator (PermitNav for short), simplifies the permitting pre-application process to help customers quickly identify what permits they need for their project, and the necessary steps to submit their application correctly.
  • “The average homeowner doesn’t understand the permitting process and it can be quite confusing,” said JC Hudgison, Chief Building Official/Construction Services Manager for the City of Tampa.
  • With the Camino Guide, applicants can now navigate the application process in a much faster, easy-to-understand way, ensuring they apply for the right permit.”
    In addition to simplifying the process for residents, the Camino Guide helps ensure applicants get their submissions right the first time without assistance from city staff.

Congressman William Delahunt and Karen & Rob Hale to be Honored at 2024 Adams Presidential Center Gala

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Montag, Mai 13, 2024
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The Adams Presidential Center is proud to announce that it will honor late Congressman William Delahunt and noted philanthropists Karen and Rob Hale at the upcoming Adams Presidential Center Gala, set to take place on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in the historic city of Quincy, Massachusetts.

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  • The Adams Presidential Center is proud to announce that it will honor late Congressman William Delahunt and noted philanthropists Karen and Rob Hale at the upcoming Adams Presidential Center Gala, set to take place on Thursday, May 23, 2024, in the historic city of Quincy, Massachusetts.
  • The Adams Presidential Center will pay tribute to Karen and Rob Hale by presenting them with the Abigail Adams Award and John Adams Award, respectively.
  • Passionate philanthropists Karen Hale and her husband, Granite Telecommunications Founder Rob Hale, have donated more than $300 million to a broad range of causes, including the first multi-million-dollar pledge to the Adams Presidential Center.
  • "We are honored to host this year's Adams Presidential Center Gala, honoring Karen, Rob, and Bill (posthumously).