Public policy

Kaiser Permanente Southern California Adopts ENA Emergency Nurse Residency Program

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emergency Nurses Association and Kaiser Permanente Southern California on Tuesday announced a partnership that brings the association's fast-growing Emergency Nurse Residency Program to 15 of the health system's emergency departments.

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  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emergency Nurses Association and Kaiser Permanente Southern California on Tuesday announced a partnership that brings the association's fast-growing Emergency Nurse Residency Program to 15 of the health system's emergency departments.
  • After piloting the 18-week program at 10 hospitals in 2021, ENA has reached agreements with nearly 30 hospitals to bring ENRP into emergency departments across the country this year with Kaiser Permanente Southern California representing the largest partnership to date.
  • "ENA is proud to welcome Kaiser Permanente Southern California to the growing list of partners who have invested in the future of emergency nursing by bringing ENRP to their emergency nurses today."
  • "The Emergency Nurse Residency Program is another step Kaiser Permanente is taking to ensure we can strengthen our nursing staffing levels at our emergency departments at a time when there's an acute nursing shortage across the United States," Kelman said.

Beer Institute Releases October 2022 Domestic Tax Paid Estimate

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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The November 2022 domestic tax paid estimate is scheduled to be released on December 21, 2022.

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  • The November 2022 domestic tax paid estimate is scheduled to be released on December 21, 2022.
  • The Beer Institute is a national trade association for the American brewing industry, representing brewers, beer importers and industry suppliersan industry that supports more than 2 million jobs and provides more than $331 billion to the American economy.
  • Brewers Association, the Beer Institute is committed today to developing sound public policy and to the values of civic duty and personal responsibility.
  • For additional updates from the Beer Institute, visit our website ,follow @BeerInstitute on Twitter, like the Beer Institute on Facebook ,and follow the Beer Institute on Instagram .

FSC First Announces Dawn R. Medley as New President & CEO

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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LARGO, Md., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FSC First is pleased to announce that Dawn R. Medley will assume the position of President & CEO, effective January 1, 2023. Medley will succeed Shelly Gross-Wade, who steps down in December 2022 after nearly 25 years of service.

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  • FSC First is pleased to announce that Dawn R. Medley will assume the position of President & CEO, effective January 1, 2023.
  • LARGO, Md., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FSC First is pleased to announce that Dawn R. Medley will assume the position of President & CEO, effective January 1, 2023.
  • Medley currently serves as FSC First's Senior Vice President - Business Finance Programs and the Prince George's County Economic Development Incentive Fund Manager (EDI).
  • Prior to joining FSC First, Medley began her lending and finance career with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and National Cooperative Bank.

Corrections Innovation Expert Joins Firm Headed by Former PA Corrections Secretary John Wetzel

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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The firm was founded by corrections thought leader John E. Wetzel, the longest serving Pennsylvania secretary of corrections and the only one to work under both Democratic and Republican governors.

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  • The firm was founded by corrections thought leader John E. Wetzel, the longest serving Pennsylvania secretary of corrections and the only one to work under both Democratic and Republican governors.
  • McPherson has a decade of policy and legislative affairs experience working in state and local corrections, policing, and mental health.
  • There is not a more dynamic or provocative thinker on corrections policy and practice in this country than John Wetzel, McPherson said.
  • Founded by John E. Wetzel, the longest serving Pennsylvania Secretary of Corrections and nationally recognized corrections expert and innovator, Phronema Justice Strategies, L.L.C.

“HBCUs Forever!!!”

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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That is precisely the moment historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) find themselves in today.

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  • That is precisely the moment historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) find themselves in today.
  • Weve always approached them as institutions going from strength to strength, even if the areas where HBCUs are strong differ from other types of institutions.
  • And yet, unlike the producers and corporate sponsors of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, who get richer by the hour, HBCUs remain chronically underfunded.
  • Another major way you can support HBCUs is to join UNCF (United Negro College Fund) in our advocacy efforts to get Congress to pass the HBCUs IGNITE Excellence Act, H.R.

Popeyes® and the National Urban League Partner to Help Further Recruit and Onboard Diverse Franchise Owners and Operators

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Popeyes is teaming up with the National Urban League to further continue its commitment to bettering diversity across its franchising ecosystem.

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  • Popeyes is teaming up with the National Urban League to further continue its commitment to bettering diversity across its franchising ecosystem.
  • The partnership will allow Popeyes to leverage the National Urban Leagues vast network of affiliate partners that serve 300 communities to identify and onboard new, diverse franchisees and operators to join the Popeyes family.
  • The National Urban League will vet applicants and connect prospects with the Popeyes team for further engagement, education, and the possibility to become a Popeyes franchise owner and operator.
  • The trajectory of Popeyes growth requires hands-on, world class operators and were thrilled to partner with the National Urban League to find the perfect matches to join our growing family.

Former UK CMA CEO Andrea Coscelli To Join Keystone As Co-Head Of Europe

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Dr Coscelli, a leading European expert in antitrust and competition economics, was CEO of the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for six years till last July.

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  • Dr Coscelli, a leading European expert in antitrust and competition economics, was CEO of the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for six years till last July.
  • He led the CMA between 2016 and 2022 during a period of significant growth following the UK exit from the EU.
  • Andrea Coscelli said: "I look forward to joining Cristina and my new colleagues at Keystone.
  • Andrea has an amazing track record in competition policy and will enable us to take Keystone's offering in Europe to a new level."

Former UK CMA CEO Andrea Coscelli To Join Keystone As Co-Head Of Europe

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Growth, Doctor of Philosophy, IP, Government, Ofcom, Partner, Fortune Global 500, Competition, Policy, Associate, CMA, Competition (economics), European Practice Assessment, Telecom, CRA International, Harvard Business School, Public policy, Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy, Business administration, Entrepreneurship, Mass, David Sarnoff, Data science, Stanford University, Oil, Management, Renewable energy, Keystone, Economics, EU

Dr Coscelli, a leading European expert in antitrust and competition economics, was CEO of the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for six years till last July.

Key Points: 
  • Dr Coscelli, a leading European expert in antitrust and competition economics, was CEO of the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for six years till last July.
  • He led the CMA between 2016 and 2022 during a period of significant growth following the UK exit from the EU.
  • Andrea Coscelli said: "I look forward to joining Cristina and my new colleagues at Keystone.
  • Andrea has an amazing track record in competition policy and will enable us to take Keystone's offering in Europe to a new level."

GBT Received a Notice of Publication for its Microchip Reliability Verification and Auto-Correction, Non-Provisional Patent Application

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCHD) ("GBT” or the “Company”), received a notice of publication for its microchip’s reliability verification and auto-correction EDA patent application, which has an internal project’s code name of Epsilon. As integrated circuits (ICs) manufacturing node is constantly scaling down, design firms are facing broad spectrum, complex challenges in the electrical reliability domain, which is dictated by the laws of physics. High performance computing systems require optimal electrical and thermal characteristics to ensure reliability consistency, and accuracy of the processed data. Advanced integrated circuits are the core of these systems and need to function with a high level of dependability. Particularly in the fields of medicine, aviation, transportation, data storage and communication, microchip’s reliability factor has become a crucial factor.

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  • High performance computing systems require optimal electrical and thermal characteristics to ensure reliability consistency, and accuracy of the processed data.
  • Particularly in the fields of medicine, aviation, transportation, data storage and communication, microchips reliability factor has become a crucial factor.
  • The technology is designed to analyze an ICs layout using machine learning algorithms and to identify electrical reliability flaws.
  • The patent application describes the detection and automatic correction of these reliability issues early during the ICs design phase.

Radian’s “Opens Doors Opens Hearts” Campaign Exceeds Fundraising Goal for the MBA Opens Doors Foundation

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Radian Group Inc. (NYSE:RDN) today announced its 2022 Opens Doors Opens Hearts fundraising campaign generated $154,580 to benefit the MBA Opens Doors Foundation .

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  • Radian Group Inc. (NYSE:RDN) today announced its 2022 Opens Doors Opens Hearts fundraising campaign generated $154,580 to benefit the MBA Opens Doors Foundation .
  • This year, nearly 300 donors contributed more than $77,000 to the Opens Doors Opens Hearts campaign, exceeding the fundraising goal set by the company.
  • This fall, the MBA Opens Doors Foundation named Radian Chief Executive Officer Rick Thornberry as its 2022 MBA Opens Doors Community Champion .
  • Since 2018, Radian has hosted an annual fundraising campaign to benefit the MBA Opens Doors Foundation, encouraging donations through creative social media challenges.