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Winners of the 14th Annual New Products Showcase Recognized at Global Pet Expo 2024

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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STAMFORD, Conn., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) announced the winners of the 14th annual New Products Showcase, revealed during Global Pet Expo's "Best in Show" Awards ceremony.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) announced the winners of the 14th annual New Products Showcase, revealed during Global Pet Expo's "Best in Show" Awards ceremony.
  • "We were honored to introduce the new Pet Sustainability category with Global Pet Expo this year," said PSC Executive Director Jim Lamancusa.
  • The New Products Showcase featured enhancements for 2024 as part of Global Pet Expo's new Innovation in Motion Experience, with modernized displays to elevate the attendee experience.
  • The New Products Showcase showcases the latest pet products hitting the market each year.

Spell Smarter: Hexco's "Spelling Crash Course" helps students prepare for national and top-tier spelling bees

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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HUNT, Texas, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hexco Academic's Spelling Crash Course is a time-tested spelling coach program designed to boost spelling proficiency and confidence in five to six weeks. Surpassing traditional methods of rote memorization, or quizzing alone, Hexco's Spelling Crash Course is an innovative learning path geared toward spellers who are preparing for the National Spelling Bee* (NSB) and other advanced-level bees. The class starts in mid-April.

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  • HUNT, Texas, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hexco Academic's Spelling Crash Course is a time-tested spelling coach program designed to boost spelling proficiency and confidence in five to six weeks.
  • Surpassing traditional methods of rote memorization, or quizzing alone, Hexco's Spelling Crash Course is an innovative learning path geared toward spellers who are preparing for the National Spelling Bee* (NSB) and other advanced-level bees.
  • Linda Tarrant, president of Hexco Academic, states, "Our annual Spelling Crash Course empowers students with additional tools they can use to excel.
  • The company supports the South Asian Spelling Bee, Texas UIL Spelling, North South Foundation Spelling Bee, Midsouth Association of Independent Schools Spelling Bee, and the Alabama Independent School Association Spelling Bee.

Newgen and InsureMO Forge Transformative Partnership Redefining the Future of Insurance

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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NOIDA, India, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Newgen and InsureMO have formed a transformative partnership, merging Newgen's specialized underwriting and policy administration solutions with InsureMO's cutting-edge insurance platform.

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  • NOIDA, India, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Newgen and InsureMO have formed a transformative partnership, merging Newgen's specialized underwriting and policy administration solutions with InsureMO's cutting-edge insurance platform.
  • "We are thrilled to unveil this strategic partnership with InsureMO," declared Rajvinder Singh Kohli, Senior VP and Head of Global GSI at Newgen.
  • Rajat Sharma, Chief Revenue Officer of InsureMO, echoed the excitement, stating, "This partnership signifies a profound shift in redefining the insurance landscape.
  • This dynamic partnership between Newgen and InsureMO signifies a powerful fusion of expertise and innovation, poised to redefine the future of the insurance industry.

Newgen and InsureMO Forge Transformative Partnership Redefining the Future of Insurance

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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NOIDA, India, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Newgen and InsureMO have formed a transformative partnership, merging Newgen's specialized underwriting and policy administration solutions with InsureMO's cutting-edge insurance platform.

Key Points: 
  • NOIDA, India, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Newgen and InsureMO have formed a transformative partnership, merging Newgen's specialized underwriting and policy administration solutions with InsureMO's cutting-edge insurance platform.
  • "We are thrilled to unveil this strategic partnership with InsureMO," declared Rajvinder Singh Kohli, Senior VP and Head of Global GSI at Newgen.
  • Rajat Sharma, Chief Revenue Officer of InsureMO, echoed the excitement, stating, "This partnership signifies a profound shift in redefining the insurance landscape.
  • This dynamic partnership between Newgen and InsureMO signifies a powerful fusion of expertise and innovation, poised to redefine the future of the insurance industry.

Global Pet Expo to Deliver Innovation in Motion at the Highly Anticipated 2024 Show

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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STAMFORD, Conn., March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) are gearing up for the highly-anticipated Global Pet Expo 2024. Taking Place March 20-22 in the South Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center (Orlando, Florida), the pet industry's premier event will showcase the latest innovations throughout the sold-out show floor, featuring over 1,100 exhibiting companies.

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  • From new experiences, business connections, world-class education and more, the pet industry's premier event will deliver the latest in pet innovation, products and trends
    STAMFORD, Conn., March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Pet Products Association (APPA) and Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) are gearing up for the highly-anticipated Global Pet Expo 2024.
  • Known for delivering the latest in pet products, business connections and world-class education, Global Pet Expo will bring pet industry professionals from across the globe together to experience "Innovation in Motion" at the show.
  • "Global Pet Expo continues to be the leading event in pet innovation, new products and trends, and we're excited to unveil new experiences and activations that bring innovation to life throughout every aspect of the show."
  • These categories will include Farm & Feed, The Modern Pet, Pet Sustainability and Pet Tech Innovation.

FPL seeks back-to-back rate decreases for customers in April and May

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Typical 1,000-kWh residential bill in Northwest Florida in May would be the lowest in nearly five years.

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  • Typical 1,000-kWh residential bill in Northwest Florida in May would be the lowest in nearly five years.
  • JUNO BEACH, Fla., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Power & Light Company customers could see back-to-back rate decreases after the company today asked state regulators to approve a reduction beginning in May to reflect lower fuel prices.
  • Approved April rate decrease: Rates are going down in April because a temporary surcharge to recover restoration costs from past hurricanes ends March 31.
  • A word from FPL President and CEO Armando Pimentel: "We are committed to providing reliable energy and keeping customer bills as low as possible.

NGM Bio Provides Recent Business Highlights and Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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--On February 26, 2024, announced that it had entered into the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Atlas Neon Parent, Inc., and Atlas Neon Merger Sub, Inc.--

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  • The combination of NGM707 and pembrolizumab was generally well-tolerated at all four doses (200, 600, 1200, 1800 mg) of NGM707.
  • Additional details can be found in NGM Bio’s recent filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
  • NGM Bio anticipates that the Offer and the Merger contemplated under the Merger Agreement will be consummated in the second quarter of 2024.
  • If the Merger is effected, NGM Bio’s common stock will be delisted from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC and NGM Bio will be privately held.

Pliant Therapeutics Provides Corporate Update and Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and leader in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of fibrotic diseases, today provided a corporate update and reported fourth quarter 2023 financial results.

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  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company and leader in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics for the treatment of fibrotic diseases, today provided a corporate update and reported fourth quarter 2023 financial results.
  • Positive safety and efficacy data from 320 mg dose cohort of INTEGRIS-PSC Phase 2a trial in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC).
  • At a once-daily dose of 320 mg, bexotegrast was well tolerated over 12 weeks of treatment with no drug-related severe or serious adverse events.
  • The increase was due to higher operating expenses coupled with a decrease in collaboration revenues under the Novartis collaboration during the quarter.

Retail Energy Supply Association Announces Serious Consequences of Maryland’s Senate Bill 1/House Bill 267

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), the nation’s leading trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, announces its concern about the serious implications Senate Bill 1/House Bill 267 (SB1) will have for Maryland consumers, businesses, and workers should it become law.

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  • The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA), the nation’s leading trade association representing competitive retail energy suppliers, announces its concern about the serious implications Senate Bill 1/House Bill 267 (SB1) will have for Maryland consumers, businesses, and workers should it become law.
  • Brian Crosby with the promise to protect constituents in the State of Maryland from paying high energy prices.
  • “While this bill has been touted as a consumer protection bill, it is just the opposite.
  • Today, more than 500,000 Marylanders, including nearly 15% of residential energy consumers, choose to purchase their energy from a competitive electric or gas supplier.

West Virginia American Water Receives Base Rate and Surcharge Orders from Public Service Commission of West Virginia

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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The Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) issued an order late Friday, February 23 approving adjusted water and wastewater rates for West Virginia American Water customers following the company’s May 2023 request for a rate adjustment.

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  • The Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) issued an order late Friday, February 23 approving adjusted water and wastewater rates for West Virginia American Water customers following the company’s May 2023 request for a rate adjustment.
  • The new base rates are effective as of February 25, 2024, and follow a 300-day statutory review of the company’s rate request.
  • “West Virginia American Water is committed to making needed infrastructure improvements across our service areas so we can continue to comply with water quality and environmental regulations and meet customers’ water and wastewater service needs,” said Robert Burton, president, West Virginia American Water.
  • West Virginia American Water also wants to remind its customers about several targeted customer assistance programs.