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Campaign to Repeal New York's Multibillion Dollar Stock Transfer Tax Rebate Takes Aim at Governor Hochul, Legislators and Corporate Naysayers

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Their responses will be tabulated and reported on the Campaign's website GreedvsNeed.org describing if they "Support Greed" or "Support Need."

Key Points: 
  • Their responses will be tabulated and reported on the Campaign's website GreedvsNeed.org describing if they "Support Greed" or "Support Need."
  • Nonresponders will be tabulated as supporting greed and will be publicly admonished and become the focus of the statewide Greed V$ Need Campaign.
  • From 1905 to 1981, New York State collected a tiny one-tenth of one percent tax called the Stock Transfer Tax (STT) on the sale of corporate stocks.
  • Some leading legislators are saying, "Now is not the right time to repeal the STTR."

Commissioner of Canada Elections announces nine administrative monetary penalties for Canada Elections Act violations

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

GATINEAU, QC, March 5, 2024 /CNW/ - The Commissioner of Canada Elections (CCE), Caroline J. Simard, announced today the publication of nine administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) to address violations under the Canada Elections Act (the Act).

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, March 5, 2024 /CNW/ - The Commissioner of Canada Elections (CCE), Caroline J. Simard, announced today the publication of nine administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) to address violations under the Canada Elections Act (the Act).
  • AMPs are administrative tools of compliance that the Commissioner can use to address violations under the Act.
  • The Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections is distinct from Elections Canada and the Commissioner carries out a different mandate.
  • Elections Canada administers the Act and federal elections while the Commissioner is responsible for ensuring compliance with, and enforcement of, the Act and the Referendum Act.

Colossal Supports Kind Campaign | Empowering Girls, Changing Lives

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Friday, December 8, 2023

PHOENIX, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Colossal, the global leader in fundraising for charities through online competitions, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Kind Campaign. Founded by Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson in 2009, Kind Campaign is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that brings awareness and healing to the negative and lasting effects of girl-against-girl bullying. For the last 15 years, their documentary film, school assemblies, Kind Club Curriculum, Kind Camp, and their connected and deeply supportive online community have made Kind Campaign the leading anti-bullying movement for girls.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Colossal, the global leader in fundraising for charities through online competitions, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Kind Campaign .
  • For the last 15 years, their documentary film, school assemblies, Kind Club Curriculum, Kind Camp, and their connected and deeply supportive online community have made Kind Campaign the leading anti-bullying movement for girls.
  • "Colossal takes great pride in partnering with trustworthy charities that aim to make a difference in the lives of others.
  • Over 400 Kind Ambassadors volunteer to spread Kind Campaign Assemblies and Kind Clubs into their local communities.

Colossal Launches First-Ever Bartending Competition Sponsored by Dos Hombres to Benefit Kind Campaign

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Monday, October 16, 2023

PHOENIX, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Colossal, known as the global leader in fundraising through online competitions for charities, proudly opened registration for the launch of its maiden Bar Boss bartending competition. From cask to keg, cocktail to mocktail, Colossal is searching for one beloved bartender to win $10,000 and a feature on the cover of Bartender Magazine. 

Key Points: 
  • From cask to keg, cocktail to mocktail, Colossal is searching for one beloved bartender to win $10,000 and a feature on the cover of Bartender Magazine.
  • Proceeds from the competition will benefit the Kind Campaign , an internationally recognized nonprofit that brings awareness and healing to the adverse and lasting effects of girl-against-girl bullying.
  • "It's a thrill for Colossal to join forces with an established brand like Dos Hombres to launch our inaugural bartending competition," Colossal CEO Mary Hagen said.
  • "Aaron and Bryan are always looking for creative ways for Dos Hombres to assist those in need," Dos Hombres VP of National Accounts Lyndsey Conrad said.

Failed 2024 Independent Presidential Candidate Starts Comedy Tour

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Friday, October 6, 2023

ELLICOTT CITY, Md., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Tony Zorc, a former Independent 2024 United States Presidential Candidate has launched Congressman Curly, a nonprofit (501c3) entertainment company with a social mission to end the US cultural political divide through the use of music, comedy, and film.

Key Points: 
  • ELLICOTT CITY, Md., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Tony Zorc, a former Independent 2024 United States Presidential Candidate has launched Congressman Curly, a nonprofit (501c3) entertainment company with a social mission to end the US cultural political divide through the use of music, comedy, and film.
  • Zorc launched his Presidential Campaign on November 9, 2022 based on a platform of amending the US Constitution for Term Limits, Campaign Finance Reform, Political Party Regulation and Rating the Political Media.
  • As Zorc sees the problem being cultural he believes music and stand up comedy could be the solution to a cultural divide.
  • Congressman Curly plans to release a 25 song catalog and sponsor a stand up comedy tour starring Zorc playing the character of "Congressman Curly", a fictitious powerful and corrupt Congressman holding office since 1978.

Major Fashion Brands Increase Emissions in 2022

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stand.earth's 2022 Fashion Supply Chain Emissions Report, released today, shows how the fashion industry, responsible for 5–8% of annual climate emissions, has increased its emissions since committing itself to carbon reductions the previous year.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stand.earth's 2022 Fashion Supply Chain Emissions Report , released today, shows how the fashion industry, responsible for 58% of annual climate emissions, has increased its emissions since committing itself to carbon reductions the previous year.
  • The data is clear, the leading fashion brands need to step up and do more to lower their carbon emissions.
  • At COP26 all of these brands increased their commitment under the UN Fashion Charter, promising to halve their emissions by 2030.
  • While many brands showed a 'COVID dip' in emissions in 2020, eight out of ten brands' supply chain emissions climbed again in 2021, putting them further off-track to meet their emissions goals.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders to join Gov. Asa Hutchinson at ‘America Leads: An Ideas Summit’

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Asa Hutchinson announced that the lineup for America Leads: An Ideas Summit is now final with the addition of former White House press secretary and current Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Sarah Huckabee Sanders joining an already-sterling roster of participants.

Key Points: 
  • Asa Hutchinson announced that the lineup for America Leads: An Ideas Summit is now final with the addition of former White House press secretary and current Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Sarah Huckabee Sanders joining an already-sterling roster of participants.
  • America Strong and Free will host the summit, which will facilitate discussion of real-world, actionable solutions to the nations issues.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220921005152/en/
    Sarah Huckabee Sanders headshot (Photo: Business Wire)
    Other top newsmakers and thought leaders will join Sanders at the summit including former Sec.
  • ASF will promote the principles of limited government, individual responsibility and a strong America through media, online issue advocacy, public commentary, and debate.

Dr. Louis Perron, Political Consultant, Handicaps the U.S. Midterm Elections

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump all lost their majority in the House of Representatives during their first midterm elections.

Key Points: 
  • Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump all lost their majority in the House of Representatives during their first midterm elections.
  • In the realclearpolitics polling average, 43% of the voters approve of the job Joe Biden is doing while 54% disapprove.
  • Dr. Perron, who has won dozens of elections in various countries, observes that Democrats have gained some momentum.
  • Dr. Louis Perron is an internationally renowned political consultant based in Switzerland.

YJ Fischer to Join SEC as Director of the Office of International Affairs

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 22, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of YJ Fischer as Director of the Office of International Affairs (OIA), effective Aug.2.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 22, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of YJ Fischer as Director of the Office of International Affairs (OIA), effective Aug.2.
  • "I've had the pleasure of working with YJ and know first-hand that her judgment and depth of experience in international affairs make her a tremendous asset to lead our Office of International Affairs,"said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
  • "I also thank Kathleen Hutchinson for serving as the Acting Director for the Office of International Affairs,"Chair Gensler added.
  • "I am honored to join the SEC to lead the Office of International Affairs under Chair Gensler's leadership, said Ms. Fischer.

Daniel S. Kahl Appointed Acting Director of the Division of Examinations; Peter B. Driscoll to Depart Agency

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Peter B. Driscoll, the Director of the Division of Examinations, will depart the agency effective Aug.14.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - July 14, 2021) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Peter B. Driscoll, the Director of the Division of Examinations, will depart the agency effective Aug.14.
  • Daniel Kahl, the Division's Deputy Director, will be named Acting Director upon Mr. Driscoll's departure.
  • "I thank Dan for stepping into the role of Acting Director of the Division of Examinations, said SEC Chair Gary Gensler.
  • I also thank Pete for his many valuable contributions to the SEC over his nearly two-decade career with the agency.