Public policy

New York’s Top Government Relations Firm Capalino Announces Expanded Services for COVID-19 Recovery Era

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Finance, Consulting, Urban planning, Public policy, Government, Professional services, State, Local, Other Professional Services, Articles, Nonprofit organization, Social economy, Management consulting

Success for businesses and nonprofits will continue to require strategic engagement with government officials and regulators.

Key Points: 
  • Success for businesses and nonprofits will continue to require strategic engagement with government officials and regulators.
  • We see every day how traditional consulting firms that lack direct knowledge in cities provide bad advice that leads to failure.
  • Thats why organizations are increasingly turning to Capalino for real, direct strategies to enact their visions.
  • This strategic expansion makes Capalino the first government relations or consulting firm to offer the full multitude of services needed to successfully manage business, nonprofit, civic and real estate initiatives from start to finish.

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D - CA 34th) Endorses Prop. 21

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Public policy, Government, State, Local, Other Policy Issues, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Elections, Campaigns, Affordable housing, Housing, Homelessness, Rent regulation, Regional science, Economic geography, Articles

The Yes on 21 campaign is proud to announce it has received the endorsement of United States Representative Jimmy Gomez (D CA, 34th District).

Key Points: 
  • The Yes on 21 campaign is proud to announce it has received the endorsement of United States Representative Jimmy Gomez (D CA, 34th District).
  • 21 returns the decision-making process on whether to allow or enact rent control measures to local jurisdictions, communities, and local elected officials.
  • 21 also view it as a homeless prevention measure that will help keep families in their homes.
  • "Proposition 21 will help families struggling to pay the rent and give local government the freedom they need to prevent homelessness and preserve affordable housing, said Congressmember Gomez.

ESSENCE and Higher Heights Amplify the Stories and Voices of Black Women in the Final Weeks Leading to Election 2020

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Public policy, Government, African-American, Communications, Consumer, Publishing, Elections, Campaigns, Light, Essence, Black, Magazines

Ahead of next month's election, Black women are expected to again be one of the most powerful voting blocs in the country.

Key Points: 
  • Ahead of next month's election, Black women are expected to again be one of the most powerful voting blocs in the country.
  • From grassroots activists to community advocates and celebrities, Black women are using the strength of their voices and networks to make a critical impact this election cycle.
  • We are excited about partnering with ESSENCE to tell the stories of Black women as we head towards Election Day," said Glynda C. Carr, CEO of Higher Heights.
  • Higher Heights is building the political power and leadership of Black women from the voting booth to elected office and creating the environment for Black women to run, win and lead.

Sankofa.org and The Latino Community Foundation Join Forces with The Young Turks in Final Push to Reach 125 Million Latinx Voters Before Nov. 3rd Election

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Public policy, Government, Women, MEN, Philanthropy, Consumer, Elections, Campaigns, Other Consumer, Foundation, Gender-neutral language, Hispanic and Latino, Latinx, Polysemy, Spanish grammar, Language, Linguistics

The event will be streamed on The Young Turks Facebook channel at 7:30pm - 9:00pm EST (4:30pm - 6:00pm PST) on October 20, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The event will be streamed on The Young Turks Facebook channel at 7:30pm - 9:00pm EST (4:30pm - 6:00pm PST) on October 20, 2020.
  • The event is predicted to reach over 125 million Latinx youth from across the country, with a special focus on California, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
  • TMTVTV has given us a way in which to culturally engage the artistic and influencer community to inspire the Latinx vote.
  • Latinos are the second-largest voting bloc in the nation with 32 million are eligible voters, says Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation .

Tiller Civic Engagement Survey Finds: When It Comes to Electing a President, Character Still Counts

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Social media, White House, Federal Government, Marketing, Communications, Philanthropy, Elections, Campaigns, Women, Seniors, Public policy, Government, MEN, Fund Raising, Foundation, Science, Consumer, Research, Community building, Youth, Psychometrics, Civic engagement, Community organizing, Tiller, Survey Methodology, Articles, Academic disciplines, Branches of science

When it comes to electing a president, character clearly still counts.

Key Points: 
  • When it comes to electing a president, character clearly still counts.
  • Americans strongly value a candidates truthfulness, respect for the military, having a vision for the country, and treating others with respect, according to the results of the Tiller Civic Engagement Survey , released here today by Tiller, LLC , a leading advocacy marketing consultancy.
  • The 2020 Tiller Civic Engagement Survey was designed to generate insights into Americans' attitudes and behaviors relative to personal values and social and civic engagement.
  • The margin of error for a sample size of 1,004 adults is +/- 3 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.

Growth Decelerates in Medicaid Plans’ Core Expenses in 2019

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Insurance, Finance, Consulting, Accounting, Professional services, Public policy, Government, Other Health, White House, Federal Government, General Health, Health, Federal assistance in the United States, Healthcare reform in the United States, Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson, Child poverty, Medicaid, Medicare, Health, Articles, United States

In 2019, Medicaid-focused health plans posted an increase of 4.4% in Core administrative costs, a decline from 2018s increase of 7.1%.

Key Points: 
  • In 2019, Medicaid-focused health plans posted an increase of 4.4% in Core administrative costs, a decline from 2018s increase of 7.1%.
  • The 2019 trend in Account and Membership Administration was higher, 9.7%, its highest growth since 2012, and compares to last years increase of 7.0%.
  • This cluster of activities is the largest for health plans and its increase was higher than in the prior three years.
  • Besides the Medicaid plans, other universes include Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans, Independent/Provider-Sponsored plans and Medicare plans.

IWBI and Power the Polls Collaborate to Offer Free Safety Education on COVID-19 for Poll Workers Across the U.S.

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Other Health, Architecture, Other Construction & Property, Infectious diseases, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Elections, Campaigns, Landscape, Health, Interior design, Public policy, Government, Articles, Elections, Election official, Occupational safety and health, the International WELL Building Institute, Power the Polls

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and Power the Polls are pleased to announce a collaboration to offer evidence-based health and safety education on COVID-19 to the more than 650,000 people who have said they want to be a poll worker through Power the Polls.

Key Points: 
  • The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and Power the Polls are pleased to announce a collaboration to offer evidence-based health and safety education on COVID-19 to the more than 650,000 people who have said they want to be a poll worker through Power the Polls.
  • With the current poll worker shortage and health and safety a top priority this election, IWBI and Power the Polls are offering the training at no cost to help ensure both poll worker and voter safety while also boosting poll worker recruitment efforts.
  • Were grateful to the International WELL Building Institute for providing important health and safety training for poll workers in the coming weeks.
  • Power the Polls is a first-of-its-kind initiative to recruit poll workers to ensure a safe, fair election for all voters.

Commerce Home Mortgage Raises $50,000,000 of Preferred Equity to Expand Access to Capital to Minority and Low-Income Americans

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Residential Building & Real Estate, Banking, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Professional services, White House, Federal Government, State, Local, Small business, Public policy, Government, Other Construction & Property, Finance, Finance, Money, Ethical banking, Economy, Community development financial institution, Venture capital, Commerce Home Mortgage, LLC, The Capital Corps, LLC

This capital raise supports our mission to address the needs of Black, Latino and historically underserved communities across the country.

Key Points: 
  • This capital raise supports our mission to address the needs of Black, Latino and historically underserved communities across the country.
  • We thank our new partners for their participation in our commitment to bringing greater social equity to many of the communities that we serve.
  • Steven Sugarman, Founder of The Capital Corps, LLC the CDFI-certified venture fund that acquired Commerce in 2018 added, Strong capital partners are critical to Commerces ability to expand access to capital to underserved minority and low-income borrowers.
  • This Offering is a win-win-win for Commerce, its new capital partners, and underbanked borrowers in need of Commerces critical financial services.

Integrated Defense and Security Solutions (IDSS) DETECT™ 1000 Advanced Checkpoint CT Scanner First to Achieve Transportation Security Administration (TSA) APSS Level 1 Certification

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Other Travel, Transportation, Defense, White House, Federal Government, Other Manufacturing, Travel, Other Transport, Engineering, Maritime, Homeland security, Air, Aerospace, Transport, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Public policy, Government, Software, Other Science, Other Defense, Internet, Hardware, Technology, Security, Science, Photography, Nanotechnology, Data security, Computer network security, IDSS, CT scan, Computer security, Cyberwarfare

Integrated Defense and Security Solutions (IDSS) announced that its advanced computed tomography (CT) checkpoint scanner, the DETECT 1000, is the first scanner to achieve the Advanced Passenger Security Screening (APSS) Level 1 certification.

Key Points: 
  • Integrated Defense and Security Solutions (IDSS) announced that its advanced computed tomography (CT) checkpoint scanner, the DETECT 1000, is the first scanner to achieve the Advanced Passenger Security Screening (APSS) Level 1 certification.
  • Each level raises the bar for threat detection, and drives the systems to higher levels of performance.
  • The APSS Level 1 performance is a significant indicator of the capabilities of the DETECT 1000 to address advanced threats worldwide.
  • Integrated Defense and Security Solutions is a small business, which develops and manufactures security technology systems based in Boxborough, Massachusetts.

Alliance Party Says Trump-Pelosi Stimulus Standoff Hurting Millions of Americans; Two Parties Again Put Politics Above the Welfare of the People

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Monday, October 19, 2020
Public policy, Government, White House, Federal Government, Public policy, Elections, Campaigns, Keynesian economics, Fiscal policy, Stimulus

Thats the assertion of the leadership of the Alliance Party , the nations fastest-growing independent third party, with candidates running Nov. 3 for offices in 26 states.

Key Points: 
  • Thats the assertion of the leadership of the Alliance Party , the nations fastest-growing independent third party, with candidates running Nov. 3 for offices in 26 states.
  • They have dug in their heels at a time of unprecedented economic pain for millions in this country.
  • Economists warn that failing to inject another dose of fiscal stimulus could stall the recovery, given the ongoing pandemic and economic headwinds.
  • America needs and deserves the responsive, caring government envisioned by the Alliance Party, its candidate and supporters.