Local government

Black & Veatch Earns Esri State and Local Government Specialty Designation

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Global engineering, consulting and construction leader Black & Veatch today announced it has earned the State and Local Government specialty designation from Esri , the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence and mapping.

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  • Global engineering, consulting and construction leader Black & Veatch today announced it has earned the State and Local Government specialty designation from Esri , the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence and mapping.
  • With this Esri Partner Network designation, Black & Veatch is recognized for its commitment in applying Esri ArcGIS technology to develop and configure ready-to-use solutions and deliver geospatial services to strengthen its municipal, state and local government services.
  • “Earning the State and Local Government specialty designation helps us expand our GIS and location intelligence services and solutions across a variety of situations.”
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  • The state and local government specialty, along with the ArcGIS System Ready and ArcGIS Marketplace provider status, acknowledges Black & Veatch’s commitment to providing effective and focused solutions to clients around the world.

Colossal Announces the Tasmania Thylacine Advisory Committee

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Colossal Biosciences, the breakthrough genetic engineering and de-extinction company, is pleased to announce the formation of the Tasmania Thylacine Advisory Committee.

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  • Colossal Biosciences, the breakthrough genetic engineering and de-extinction company, is pleased to announce the formation of the Tasmania Thylacine Advisory Committee.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231220481609/en/
    “We are excited to work with this incredible local committee on the next steps of the Thylacine project,” shared Colossal CEO Ben Lamm.
  • From biodiversity improvements to economic opportunities, we want this to help invigorate a community I’ve come to know and love.”
    Select Tasmania Thylacine Advisory Committee members include:
    Mia Lindgrin, Associate Dean of Research Performance for Community Consultation and Impact, University of Tasmania
    “I’m invested in ensuring the best future for Tasmania, which is why I wanted to helm the Tasmania Thylacine Advisory Committee,” said Mayor Michelle Dracoulis, chairwoman of the Colossal Tasmania Thylacine Advisory Committee.
  • Joining the Tasmania Thylacine Advisory Committee is an opportunity for me to continue to support our home state and help shape this globally significant and vitally important work,” said James Groom, Senior Tasmanian lawyer and Director.

Hunter Shkolnik, Partner, NSPR Law Services, Appointed Executive Committee for the Self-Funded Payer Track Insulin Pricing Litigation Case No. 2:23-md-03080 (BRM)(RLS) MDL No. 3080

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Hunter Shkolnik , a Partner in NSPR Law Services — widely considered one of the country’s leading personal injury attorneys — has been appointed to the Executive Committee for the Self -Funded Payer Track Insulin Pricing Litigation Case No.

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  • Hunter Shkolnik , a Partner in NSPR Law Services — widely considered one of the country’s leading personal injury attorneys — has been appointed to the Executive Committee for the Self -Funded Payer Track Insulin Pricing Litigation Case No.
  • 2:23-md-03080 (BRM)(RLS) MDL No.
  • 3080, currently in the N.J. courts under the jurisdiction of Judge Brian R. Martinotti and Judge Rukhsana l. Singh.
  • In that role, he will collaborate with a selection of peers on the management of the litigation and leadership structures for Plaintiffs spanning self-funded payers or self-funded payer groups, including local governments and subdivisions (including county, borough, municipality, city, town, township, parish, local public authority, special district, intrastate district, council of governments, and agencies or instrumentalities of multi-regional or intra-state or local government); unions; schools and educational institutions; for-profit and non-profit organizations; and other similar self-funded payers who pay for prescription drugs provided to members of their health plan with prescription drug coverage.

Urban Catalyst Facilitates $24M Sale of San Jose Apartment Project Site to Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority

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Monday, December 18, 2023

Urban Catalyst , a real estate fund manager and developer based in San Jose, California, has facilitated the $23.8 million sale of an approved apartment development site in San Jose to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA).

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  • Urban Catalyst , a real estate fund manager and developer based in San Jose, California, has facilitated the $23.8 million sale of an approved apartment development site in San Jose to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231218487977/en/
    An artist's rendering of Apollo, a 20-story, 472-unit apartment project at the northeast corner of Stockton Avenue and Santa Clara Street in San Jose.
  • Urban Catalyst and the late local architect Thang Do formed a joint venture to develop Apollo and obtained planning approval for the development.
  • Urban Catalyst shepherded the project through San Jose’s project review and hearing process, culminating in the city’s planning director unilaterally approving Apollo last year.

Quake recovery starts with a bowl of hot beef noodles

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Monday, December 25, 2023

Despite being shaken by quake aftershocks, Ma Sadong kept cooking beef noodles.

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  • Despite being shaken by quake aftershocks, Ma Sadong kept cooking beef noodles.
  • Ma said preparation work of beef noodles can be relatively quick and the noodles suit the tastes of most victims, as it's a daily staple for ethnic groups in Northwest China.
  • "After suffering a cold night and power and water outages, quake victims found hot beef noodles to be a great comfort," he said.
  • Wang Wenyu, 14, couldn't hold back her tears when picking up a bowl of noodles in her hands.

Claremont McKenna College's Rose Institute of State and Local Government Announces Three New Board Members

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

CLAREMONT, Calif., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Claremont McKenna College (CMC)'s Rose Institute for State and Local Government, one of the nation's leading academic centers focused on the study of state and local government, has appointed three new members to its Board of Governors.

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  • CLAREMONT, Calif., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Claremont McKenna College (CMC)'s Rose Institute for State and Local Government, one of the nation's leading academic centers focused on the study of state and local government, has appointed three new members to its Board of Governors.
  • These alumni appointments represent a significant addition to the Rose Institute's board through their demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to impact.
  • "We are fortunate to have the passion of these CMC alumni directed at the work of the Rose Institute and our student researchers.
  • The Rose Board is composed of thoughtful leaders who enrich the student experience and enable the Rose Institute to deliver on its mission," said Ryder Todd Smith, chair of the board and president of Tripepi Smith, a local government communications firm.

Azure Announces Plans to Develop an SAF Production Facility in Kansas

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

CALGARY, AB, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Azure 2023 Inc. ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer in the sustainable aviation fuel ("SAF") industry, today announces its planned development of an SAF production facility in Cherryvale, Kansas.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Azure 2023 Inc. ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer in the sustainable aviation fuel ("SAF") industry, today announces its planned development of an SAF production facility in Cherryvale, Kansas.
  • Azure is targeting a final investment decision ("FID") by early 2025; if approved, the Company is targeting to reach first production in 2027.
  • Once fully operational, the facility will produce approximately 135 million gallons per year of renewable fuels, primarily SAF.
  • "We are pleased to have the opportunity to bring this project to Kansas" said Douglas Cole, CEO of Azure.

World's First Zootopia-Themed Land Opens at Shanghai Disney Resort

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

SHANGHAI, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the opening of the world's first Zootopia-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland with a spectacular event befitting a mammalian destination where anyone can be anything. Based on the hugely successful Walt Disney Animation Studios film, Zootopia, the land is a celebration of new heights reached in storytelling made possible only through Disney's groundbreaking innovation and creativity.

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  • SHANGHAI, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the opening of the world's first Zootopia-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland with a spectacular event befitting a mammalian destination where anyone can be anything.
  • The ceremony was attended by Shanghai city officials, senior leadership from The Walt Disney Company, the Shanghai Shendi Group, Shanghai Disney Resort and invited guests.
  • "Storytelling is what we do best... and our cast and Walt Disney Imagineers excel at bringing favorite stories to life in a way only Disney can," said Josh D'Amaro, Chairman, Disney Experiences.
  • Zootopia marks the second major expansion of Shanghai Disney Resort since its grand opening in 2016, and the eighth themed land inside Shanghai Disneyland.

New Digital Dashboard Empowers Businesses, Policymakers to Make the Shift to Skills-First Talent Practices

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Friday, November 17, 2023

These visualizations provide business leaders and government decision-makers with actionable insights to inform the shift to skills-first hiring and talent management.

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  • These visualizations provide business leaders and government decision-makers with actionable insights to inform the shift to skills-first hiring and talent management.
  • The launch of Stellarsight builds upon growing interest in skills-first talent practices from both the public and private sectors.
  • “It’s heartening to see more companies and states embrace the potential of STARs to build a stronger and more inclusive labor market.
  • That’s what Stellarsight is designed to do: provide the insight and information needed to translate our shared vision into the reality of an economy that works for everyone.”

Intchains Group Limited Reports Third Quarter 2023 Unaudited Financial Results

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

SHANGHAI, China, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intchains Group Limited (Nasdaq: ICG) (“we,” or the “Company”), a provider of integrated solutions consisting of high-performance computing ASIC chips and ancillary software and hardware for blockchain applications, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • SHANGHAI, China, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intchains Group Limited (Nasdaq: ICG) (“we,” or the “Company”), a provider of integrated solutions consisting of high-performance computing ASIC chips and ancillary software and hardware for blockchain applications, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • Revenue was RMB6.8 million (US$0.9 million) for the third quarter of 2023, representing a decrease of 94.6% from RMB126.4 million for the same period of 2022.
  • Net loss was RMB19.1 million (US$2.6 million) for the third quarter of 2023, compared to a net income of RMB96.6 million for the same period of 2022.
  • The Company’s management team will host an earnings conference call to discuss its financial results at 8:00 P.M. U.S. Eastern Time on November 16, 2023 (9:00 A.M. Beijing Time November 17, 2023).