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Houston Landing Launches Its Full News Platform Featuring Robust Daily Storytelling Driven by Community Input and a Mission ‘To Strengthen Democracy and Improve the Lives of All Houstonians, One Story at a Time’

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  • Houston Landing content is free with no paywalls or subscription fees to ensure that its high-quality journalism reaches as many people as possible.
  • "Since first going live on February 1 – when we introduced our name and leadership team – the Houston Landing has grown at a fast and furious pace.
  • To read Houston Landing stories, which are now published daily on its enhanced digital news platform, please visit http://www.houstonlanding.org .
  • For those unable to access the Houston Landing site, please text 682-213-6868 to receive the latest Landing updates directly via phone.

Merlin Appoints Two Former Leaders from the United States Department of the Air Force to its Federal Advisory Board

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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Dunlap and Maj. Gen. Kremer’s appointments come on the heels of several recent milestones by Merlin.

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  • Dunlap and Maj. Gen. Kremer’s appointments come on the heels of several recent milestones by Merlin.
  • He currently serves as an independent director on corporate boards and advises Fortune 100, growth, venture capital, and private equity firms.
  • The Merlin Pilot presents immense opportunities for the Department of Defense and I look forward to being a part of the ongoing innovation and success,” said Kremer.
  • “It’s an honor to partner with Matt and the creative team of technologists at Merlin as they make autonomy take flight at scale,” added Dunlap.

California Office of Traffic Safety and Caltrans Kick Off NASCAR Race Weekend with “Go Safely” Meet and Greet with Driver Ross Chastain

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The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) teamed up with NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain today for a public meet and greet to encourage all Californians to Go Safely.

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  • The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) teamed up with NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain today for a public meet and greet to encourage all Californians to Go Safely.
  • The event included an up-close look at Chastain’s race car, traffic safety demonstrations, and autograph and photo opportunities.
  • “I am thankful to partner with the California Office of Traffic Safety and Caltrans to bring the Go Safely campaign to race fans,” said Ross Chastain.
  • “Our goal is to create a safety culture that does not accept that traffic deaths and serious injuries are inevitable.

KORE Power Receives Conditional Commitment for $850 Million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office for the KOREPlex Advanced Battery Manufacturing Facility

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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KORE Power, Inc. (KORE) has received a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) for a loan in the principal amount of $850 million under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program‎.

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  • KORE Power, Inc. (KORE) has received a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) for a loan in the principal amount of $850 million under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program‎.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230609005051/en/
    Digital rendering of the KOREPlex (Photo: Business Wire)
    The loan will be used to fund the construction of KORE’s advanced battery cell manufacturing facility in Buckeye, Arizona‎.
  • The KOREPlex, a 1,330,000-square-foot facility, will house multiple production ‎lines to manufacture batteries for electric vehicles (EV) and energy storage systems in the United States.
  • The KOREPlex will produce cells using two chemistries: nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) and lithium-ion iron phosphate (LFP).

AHF Applauds President Biden’s Strong Defense of LGBTQ+ Rights

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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“We are thankful President Biden is using the power of the presidency to speak out loud and clear against the wave of hateful legislation sweeping our nation,” said Michael Weinstein, AHF founder and president.

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  • “We are thankful President Biden is using the power of the presidency to speak out loud and clear against the wave of hateful legislation sweeping our nation,” said Michael Weinstein, AHF founder and president.
  • To learn more about the march, visit WTPMarch.org .
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 1.7 million individuals in 45 countries in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Eastern Europe.
  • To learn more about AHF, visit us online at AIDShealth.org , find us on Facebook , follow us on Instagram and Twitter , and subscribe to our Ahfter Hours podcast.

Metropolitan issues statement on award of state funding for water efficiency programs

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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Adel Hagekhalil, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California , issues the following statement on Gov.

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  • Adel Hagekhalil, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California , issues the following statement on Gov.
  • Gavin Newsom’s announcement to provide $38 million for Southern California water efficiency projects:
    “The state funding awarded today is a testament to California’s commitment to ensuring a resilient water future for all.
  • I am thankful for the state’s support and proactive approach toward addressing the ongoing challenges facing our water supplies as the climate changes.
  • This critical investment will provide Southern California communities with opportunities to build on their progress in conservation .

Influencers, Youth Mentorship Organizations and Concerned Citizens Make a Summer Plan to Stop the Violence in Chicago

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A coalition of community groups, activists, Influencers, 1,000 black and brown boys from male mentorship programs are coming together to march to stop violence in Chicago.

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  • A coalition of community groups, activists, Influencers, 1,000 black and brown boys from male mentorship programs are coming together to march to stop violence in Chicago.
  • "We cannot continue to live in a city where violence is a daily occurrence," said one of the organizers.
  • All youth registered for the march will receive mentorship and assistance from various organizations throughout the entire summer.
  • The organizers are encouraging everyone who is concerned about the violence in Chicago to come out and join the march.

Pennsylvania American Water Signs Agreement to Purchase Farmington Township’s Water and Wastewater Systems

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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Pennsylvania American Water , a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), announced today that it has signed an agreement with Farmington Township, Clarion County, to purchase the township’s water and wastewater systems for $5.545 million.

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  • Pennsylvania American Water , a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), announced today that it has signed an agreement with Farmington Township, Clarion County, to purchase the township’s water and wastewater systems for $5.545 million.
  • “Pennsylvania American Water has been serving Farmington Township as a bulk water customer for decades, and we look forward to operating the water distribution system and becoming the wastewater provider for this community,” said Pennsylvania American Water President Justin Ladner.
  • As part of the agreement, Pennsylvania American Water will adopt the township’s current water and wastewater rates.
  • Pennsylvania American Water and Farmington Township will seek approval of the acquisition from the PUC and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

PowerSchool Announces Partnership with Stepwell to Streamline Special Education Compliance and Monitoring

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of K-12 education technology solutions, announced today its partnership with Stepwell, a web-based platform specializing in special education compliance and monitoring at the district, regional, and state levels.

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  • PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of K-12 education technology solutions, announced today its partnership with Stepwell, a web-based platform specializing in special education compliance and monitoring at the district, regional, and state levels.
  • The partnership provides PowerSchool customers with streamlined monitoring and easy-to-use tools to help them meet Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) compliance requirements.
  • “This partnership is a game changer in special education because it not only streamlines the monitoring process for IDEA compliance, but it also helps with corrective action planning,” said Marcy Daniel, Chief Product Officer, PowerSchool.
  • “Stepwell is proud to partner with PowerSchool and provide our monitoring and compliance platform to their special education solutions,” said Andrew Henry, Founder and President of Red Cedar Solutions Group.

Digital Water Saves Millions for Communities, According to Leading Utilities

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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Leading water utilities are increasingly embracing data analytics and digital technology to optimize their operations, save millions for communities and increase water networks’ resilience to climate change.

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  • Leading water utilities are increasingly embracing data analytics and digital technology to optimize their operations, save millions for communities and increase water networks’ resilience to climate change.
  • Insights from 18 global water utility leaders and experts that are influential in early-stage digital adoption are featured in a new paper from water technology leader Xylem (NYSE: XYL) and Bluefield Research.
  • These utility experts share perspectives on how “going digital” is helping them to solve big water challenges in their communities.
  • Utilities that participated in the paper implemented digital technology to save billions of gallons of water, prevent millions of gallons of sewer overflow pollution, and save millions of dollars in energy costs.