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National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and Grace Hill 2024 Renter Preferences Survey Report Reveals Renters' Evolving Priorities

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 2, 2023

The report features input from 172,703 renters living in 4,220 communities nationwide, with data available in 77 markets.

Key Points: 
  • The report features input from 172,703 renters living in 4,220 communities nationwide, with data available in 77 markets.
  • The following are just a few examples:
    The Reality of Renter Satisfaction: The report finds that, by and large, renters enjoy living in their rental communities and feel valued by their housing providers.
  • Most respondents reported that they agree or strongly agree (85%) with this statement: I enjoy living in my community.
  • The 2024 version includes several new lines of questioning around property type, renters' financial health, connectivity and community values.

Entrepreneurship's New Normal: At Roundtable Discussion with Key Nat’l Stakeholders, Amway Reveals Findings of Latest Entrepreneurship Report

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Last week in the nation’s capital, Amway – a leading health and wellbeing company – revealed the findings of the company’s latest Global Entrepreneurship Report at a roundtable discussion with key national stakeholders.

Key Points: 
  • Last week in the nation’s capital, Amway – a leading health and wellbeing company – revealed the findings of the company’s latest Global Entrepreneurship Report at a roundtable discussion with key national stakeholders.
  • Representatives John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Darren Soto (D-FL) joined Amway leaders, small business owners and advocates, and academic researchers for a robust discussion of Amway’s findings around the evolution of entrepreneurship post-pandemic.
  • They help keep our communities strong,” said Rep. Moolenaar, Member, a member of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations and Direct Selling Caucus.
  • The Amway Global Entrepreneurship Report’s data shows a steady, and even increasing, interest in, acceptance of, and attraction to the idea of entrepreneurship.

Legal Organization Serving Social Security Disability Applicants Calls for No-Cost Upgrades to Improve Application and Appeals Process for the Most Vulnerable, Testifying Before the House Ways and Means Committee

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 26, 2023

The organization speaks for thousands of professionals who represent Social Security disability applicants.

Key Points: 
  • The organization speaks for thousands of professionals who represent Social Security disability applicants.
  • According to Camp, these delays harm the most vulnerable, including disabled, homeless, and terminally ill applicants.
  • “What’s more, most of these delays are unnecessary — a byproduct of inefficient processes and outdated requirements,” he said.
  • SSA routinely uses third-party paid examiners to evaluate applicants’ medical conditions instead of relying on the applicants’ treating doctors.

Castellum.AI raises $4M in Spider Capital-led Round to Scale Compliance Screening for Enterprises

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Castellum.AI has built the most accurate, reliable and fastest global risk data platform, enabling KYC and AML compliance teams to reduce false positives by 80%.

Key Points: 
  • Castellum.AI has built the most accurate, reliable and fastest global risk data platform, enabling KYC and AML compliance teams to reduce false positives by 80%.
  • Their lists are updated every 5 minutes, so I never have to worry.”
    Castellum.AI additionally partners with companies across the compliance industry.
  • “We are really excited to partner with Castellum.AI, which enables us to enhance our AML/KYC compliance solutions with best-in-class compliance data.
  • Search global risk data for free at Castellum.AI to discover why top compliance teams have transitioned from legacy systems.

Qbtech Presents at Congressional Briefing on Youth Mental Health

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Today, industry leaders convened at a congressional briefing, focused on youth mental health titled, “Improving Outcomes in Youth Mental Health: What's Working and What Can Be Done."

Key Points: 
  • Today, industry leaders convened at a congressional briefing, focused on youth mental health titled, “Improving Outcomes in Youth Mental Health: What's Working and What Can Be Done."
  • “ADHD may be just one condition, but it often coexists with other mental and behavioral health disorders, like anxiety and depression.
  • “Mental health is not only an important issue but a recognized public health emergency, especially after the pandemic.
  • I am encouraged by this briefing because we need to not only prioritize, but take action now to address youth mental health,” says Dr. Nerissa Bauer, MPH, FAAP, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician and member of the ADHD Expert Consortium.

Bad Energy Policies Could Bring New Winter Price Shocks to Families Already Reeling from Expensive Pump Prices, Roiling Inflation

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

“If these policies were fully enacted, according to a review of federal data, consumers would have been forced to spend $137.4 billion more on energy costs this winter.

Key Points: 
  • “If these policies were fully enacted, according to a review of federal data, consumers would have been forced to spend $137.4 billion more on energy costs this winter.
  • Families who use natural gas will see home energy cost savings of 21% versus last winter.
  • Policies that restrict energy choice and limit American energy production neglectfully increase the prices Americans pay, forcing them to choose between heating their homes or feeding their families,” Ventura said.
  • “The only remedy for America’s families is an inclusive set of energy policies designed to balance the need for reliable, affordable, and environmentally-sustainable energy,” Ventura said.

Joint Statement by CAGW President Tom Schatz and ITPC Executive Director Deborah Collier on the Latest Net Neutrality Proposal

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 19, 2023

The issue of net neutrality was resolved in December 2017, when the Restoring Internet Freedom Order was adopted at the FCC overturning the 2015 Open Internet Order (OIO).

Key Points: 
  • The issue of net neutrality was resolved in December 2017, when the Restoring Internet Freedom Order was adopted at the FCC overturning the 2015 Open Internet Order (OIO).
  • The OIO led to reduced private sector investment and innovation and slowed down broadband deployment.
  • Warnings that it would be the end of the internet as everyone knew it if net neutrality was repealed proved to be false.
  • Rather than calling it the Open Internet Protection order, it should be called the Close the Internet Order.

O'Callaghan Outraises the Field, Shakes Up AZ01 Race

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Irish immigrant and product of AZ01, Conor O'Callaghan, has taken the race by storm.

Key Points: 
  • Irish immigrant and product of AZ01, Conor O'Callaghan, has taken the race by storm.
  • He has captured national media attention, sparked grassroots support, and secured influential endorsements in no time at all.
  • To make up for not being in the race in the prior quarter, O’Callaghan injected $630,000 of his own money into the campaign.
  • The race for AZ01 has entered a new era, and Conor O'Callaghan is leading the charge.

Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine Ranks DeVry University Top 10 in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

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Monday, October 16, 2023

DeVry University has been ranked by the Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine among the top 10 colleges and universities for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

Key Points: 
  • DeVry University has been ranked by the Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine among the top 10 colleges and universities for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.
  • The annual recognition highlights advancements of Hispanics in higher education and spotlights institutions dedicated to meeting the educational needs of the Latino community.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231016636989/en/
    DeVry University has been ranked by the Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine among the top 10 colleges and universities for Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “This recognition reaffirms our longstanding commitment to educating Hispanic students,” said Veronica Calderón, DeVry University’s chief inclusion, belonging, and equity officer.

NASA’s Psyche—Maxar Space’s First Deep Space Spacecraft— Performing Well After Launch

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, October 14, 2023

Maxar Space, provider of comprehensive space solutions and secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, built the unique spacecraft chassis based on the Maxar 1300™ series bus, the world’s most trusted space platform.

Key Points: 
  • Maxar Space, provider of comprehensive space solutions and secure, precise, geospatial intelligence, built the unique spacecraft chassis based on the Maxar 1300™ series bus, the world’s most trusted space platform.
  • The Maxar Space-built Psyche chassis spread its two solar arrays and successfully started maneuvers toward the asteroid belt.
  • (Photo: Maxar Space)
    This Maxar 1300 spacecraft is one of the lightest and smallest ever, showing the versatility of the platform.
  • “Psyche will break records for deep space travel using SEP,” said Chris Johnson, CEO for Maxar Space.