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CAMBRIDGE GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT SHOWS INCREASED FINANCIAL STABILITY, HIGHER EMPLOYMENT AND BETTER EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mayors for Guaranteed Income, Councillor and former Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, and a wide-range of project partners welcomed the release of independent data on the Cambridge RISE Guaranteed Income Program, showcasing significant improvements in financial health, higher rates of employment, increased time and space for parentings, and better educational outcomes for children.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mayors for Guaranteed Income, Councillor and former Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui, and a wide-range of project partners welcomed the release of independent data on the Cambridge RISE Guaranteed Income Program, showcasing significant improvements in financial health, higher rates of employment, increased time and space for parentings, and better educational outcomes for children.
  • Improved financial health — On average, recipients of the guaranteed income reported higher incomes and lower income volatility and were better able to cover a $400 emergency expense compared to a control group of similar Cambridge residents who did not receive the direct cash.
  • Increased time and space for parenting — Guaranteed income allowed recipients to give more attention and support to their children, who in turn experienced improved educational outcomes compared to similar families without the direct cash.
  • One participant in the RISE pilot explained the benefit, stating, "This [guaranteed income] it's not just benefiting me, it's benefiting my daughter.

English River First Nation and the Government of Canada sign agreement on Canada's failure to uphold the cows and ploughs promise in Treaty 10

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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The members of English River First Nation voted to accept the settlement agreement on October 13, 2023.

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  • The members of English River First Nation voted to accept the settlement agreement on October 13, 2023.
  • This settlement agreement is an important step to improve the economic and labour resources for English River's present and future generations.
  • "English River First Nation has waited over a century for Canada to live up to its promises in Treaty 10.
  • Canada failed to uphold the cows and ploughs promise in Treaty 10 and acted without considering the economic and historical implications.

Tanzanian Parliamentary Committee Lauds Barrick’s Work at North Mara

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee for Energy and Minerals has commended Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) for the significant turnaround at the North Mara gold mine and its improved relations with the community.

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  • DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tanzania’s Parliamentary Standing Committee for Energy and Minerals has commended Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) (TSX:ABX) for the significant turnaround at the North Mara gold mine and its improved relations with the community.
  • Members of Parliament recently visited the mine along with the Deputy Minister of Minerals, Ministry officials, the Regional Commissioner, District Commissioner, ward councilors and village leaders.
  • Councilors and village elders were encouraged to initiate a dialogue with the community’s youth to help deter criminal acts.
  • North Mara is owned by Twiga Minerals, a joint venture between Barrick and the Tanzanian government.

Lento Law Group Issues Statements Regarding Today's Court Hearing Concerning the Remains of Flint City Councilman Eric B. Mays

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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FLINT, Mich., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Joseph Cannizzo, Jr., attorney for Eric HaKeem Deontaye Mays:

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  • We are hopeful that when we are before Judge Pickell again this coming Monday, March 11, we will be able to resolve this dispute in favor of our client and begin preparations to lay the late Councilman to rest."
  • "We are hopeful that when we are before Judge Pickell again this coming Monday, March 11, we will be able to resolve this dispute in favor of our client and begin preparations to lay the late Councilman to rest."
  • "Though I am disappointed that this dispute will continue, I believe we are one step closer to giving my father the proper funeral service and burial I know he wanted.
  • I am anxious to see my father's remains to ensure he was properly cared for by the Moon Funeral Home since the day he passed away.

Son of Late Flint City Councilman Eric B. Mays Files Lawsuit Regarding the Handling of His Remains, Alleging Funeral Home and His Siblings Are Holding His Body Hostage

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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FLINT, Mich., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eric HaKeem Deontaye Mays, the son and only next-of-kin of the late Flint City Councilman Eric B. Mays, filed a lawsuit today in the 7th Judicial Circuit Court for Genesee County, Michigan, alleging violations of Michigan law, fraud, and conspiracy by the Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and four siblings of the late Councilman in connection with the handling of his remains.

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  • Lawsuit filed by Eric HaKeem Deontaye Mays, the son and only next-of-kin of the late Flint City Councilman Eric B. Mays, alleges fraud, conspiracy, and unjust enrichment in connection with the handling of the late Councilman's remains.
  • FLINT, Mich., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eric HaKeem Deontaye Mays, the son and only next-of-kin of the late Flint City Councilman Eric B. Mays, filed a lawsuit today in the 7th Judicial Circuit Court for Genesee County, Michigan, alleging violations of Michigan law, fraud, and conspiracy by the Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and four siblings of the late Councilman in connection with the handling of his remains.
  • "As we allege in this lawsuit, the Moon Funeral Home is disrespecting the life and legacy of the late Flint City Councilman Eric B. Mays by holding his body hostage and refusing to turn it over to his son .
  • The lawsuit seeks, among other things, (i) an order enjoining the Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home from proceeding with any funeral plans or arrangements planned by anyone other than Eric HaKeem Deontaye Mays, and (ii) an order compelling the funeral home to release the late Councilman's body to the funeral home of Mr. Mays' choice.

Homrich Berg Adds Depth to HB Family Office Team with New Principal and Director

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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Homrich Berg is excited to welcome Billy Levine as a Principal, enhancing the $14 billion, Atlanta-based RIA’s HB Family Office capabilities for serving ultra-high-net-worth clients.

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  • Homrich Berg is excited to welcome Billy Levine as a Principal, enhancing the $14 billion, Atlanta-based RIA’s HB Family Office capabilities for serving ultra-high-net-worth clients.
  • This comes after the recent addition of Alex Arnold joining the firm as a Director within the HB Family Office in November.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231204422003/en/
    Principal Billy Levine and Director Alex Arnold (Photo: Business Wire)
    Levine brings to Homrich Berg more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry.
  • “We are also pleased to add Alex, who brings a fresh perspective and adds to our already deep bench of HB Family Office advisors.

Press Conference: Announcement of first of its kind Digital Discrimination Ordinance

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Join us at City Hall on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 9:00 AM for an important press conference before the City Council meeting.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Join us at City Hall on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 9:00 AM for an important press conference before the City Council meeting.
  • Please join Los Angeles City Councilmembers, Community Leaders, and Equity Advocates in support of Councilman Harris-Dawson's motion to define and address digital discrimination in the City of Los Angeles.
  • The motion aligns with an order released by the Federal Communications Commission that created a first-of-its-kind definition of digital discrimination in access, paving the way for new and effective action to identify, fix, and prevent discrimination in access to critical broadband services.
  • It is essential that Los Angeles paves the way to prevent digital discrimination in all forms.

Giving Thanks with SteinLaw: 80 Families Fed in Miami Gardens Turkey Drive

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SteinLaw, a community-focused legal firm, is proud to announce the successful completion of its Turkey Drive held on November 21, 2023, in Miami Gardens. The event, aimed at providing Thanksgiving meals to underprivileged families, successfully fed 80 families.

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  • SteinLaw successfully hosted a Turkey Drive in Miami Gardens, providing Thanksgiving meals to 80 underprivileged families.
  • MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SteinLaw , a community-focused legal firm, is proud to announce the successful completion of its Turkey Drive held on November 21, 2023, in Miami Gardens.
  • The event, aimed at providing Thanksgiving meals to underprivileged families, successfully fed 80 families.
  • "We are overwhelmed by the support and participation from the Miami Gardens community.

MULTIMEDIA UPDATE: Paralympic Basketball: a new season begins for Volpi Rosse Menarini

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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The Volpi Rosse Menarini are once again setting their sights on the hoop as they make their grand entrance at the prestigious Palazzo Vecchio.

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  • The Volpi Rosse Menarini are once again setting their sights on the hoop as they make their grand entrance at the prestigious Palazzo Vecchio.
  • The wheelchair basketball team from the Tuscan capital is ready to start the National Serie A FIPIC (Italian Wheelchair Basketball Federation) Championship with renewed ambition.
  • Menarini, as the title sponsor, has been alongside this association since 2011.
  • He then added: “I would like to thank Menarini, which has embraced this project for years and supports this reality.

Paralympic Basketball: a new season begins for Volpi Rosse Menarini

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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The Volpi Rosse Menarini are once again setting their sights on the hoop as they make their grand entrance at the prestigious Palazzo Vecchio.

Key Points: 
  • The Volpi Rosse Menarini are once again setting their sights on the hoop as they make their grand entrance at the prestigious Palazzo Vecchio.
  • The wheelchair basketball team from the Tuscan capital is ready to start the National Serie A FIPIC (Italian Wheelchair Basketball Federation) Championship with renewed ambition.
  • Menarini, as the title sponsor, has been alongside this association since 2011.
  • He then added: “I would like to thank Menarini, which has embraced this project for years and supports this reality.