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U.S Bank receives $60 million of New Markets Tax Credit allocation

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U.S. Banks community development entity (CDE) USBCDE, LLC received $60 million of New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation from the U.S. Department of Treasury.

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  • U.S. Banks community development entity (CDE) USBCDE, LLC received $60 million of New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation from the U.S. Department of Treasury.
  • USBCDE was one of 107 CDEs to receive a share of the NMTC allocation authority package announced by the Treasurys Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund).
  • Its the banks 12th allocation under the NMTC program and the fifth year in a row it has received an award.
  • CDEs allocate tax credits to projects, attracting private investment capital that helps grow businesses and create jobs in economically distressed communities.

Global Economy Report 2022-2023: Recession or Soft Landing? - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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The "Global Economy 2022-2023: Recession or Soft Landing?"

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  • The "Global Economy 2022-2023: Recession or Soft Landing?"
  • Fears of a global recession have been compounding in the recent past, with emerging signs of weakness in economic growth and other high-frequency parameters.
  • The Russo-Ukrainian war has weakened global economic sentiment, with aggressive central bank interest rate hikes to curtail inflation also fueling recessionary fears.
  • To provide decision-makers with improved insight into global economic conditions over the next few months, the analyst has developed this thought-leadership piece, delving into the likelihood of a global recession or soft landing, while building visioning scenarios and highlighting growth expectations.

Emotional Support Group App Circles Partners With Key Veteran Groups for #VeteranCircle Day Takeover

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Circles , the emotional support group platform, is partnering with key veteran groups on November 11, 2022, to provide a dedicated day of support through Veterans Circles support Rooms .

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  • Circles , the emotional support group platform, is partnering with key veteran groups on November 11, 2022, to provide a dedicated day of support through Veterans Circles support Rooms .
  • Veterans, family members and other military-associated individuals can download the Circles app and join a room at no cost.
  • Circles is partnering with several key veteran organizations to make this Veterans Day Takeover a success.
  • A full schedule of topics is available at: https://circlesup.com/veteran-day/
    Circles is a revolutionary online emotional support platform that transforms the group support experience.

ComEd Announces Intent to File Multi-Year Plan to Promote Equitable, Reliable Clean Energy Transformation

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To help achieve those goals, CEJA calls on ComEd to file a multi-year grid plan and to file new rates.

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  • To help achieve those goals, CEJA calls on ComEd to file a multi-year grid plan and to file new rates.
  • ComEd today announced its intent to file, along with its grid plan, a four-year rate plan that closely aligns with the states goal of long-term investments to support clean energy and decarbonization in Illinois.
  • ComEd intends to file these plans with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) in January 2023.
  • ComEd is delivering the highest levels of service in its history, providing families and businesses the reliable and resilient clean energy they need and deserve.

Vermont Initiative Gives Clinicians New Tools for Infectious Disease Diagnosis and Response

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The Vermont Department of Health has launched a first-of-a-kind program to support healthcare professionals with timely information on disease diagnosis, testing, treatment and patient education resources improving public health response statewide.

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  • The Vermont Department of Health has launched a first-of-a-kind program to support healthcare professionals with timely information on disease diagnosis, testing, treatment and patient education resources improving public health response statewide.
  • The Clinician Support Initiative provides access to a vast collection of images and clinical information about public health threats, including hMPXV (human monkeypox virus), COVID-19 and Lyme disease.
  • These resources are being made available to Vermont healthcare professionals in partnership with VisualDx , a healthcare informatics company based in Rochester, NY.
  • A phased rollout is currently underway, and all Vermont medical professionals can expect access by the end of the year.

Arizona Supreme Court Selects Tyler Technologies’ Enterprise Supervision Solution

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Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced that it has signed an agreement with the Arizona Supreme Court for Tylers Enterprise Supervision solution to support Arizonas 15 Adult Probation Departments, including the Superior Court in Maricopa County the fourth-most populous county in the U.S.

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  • Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced that it has signed an agreement with the Arizona Supreme Court for Tylers Enterprise Supervision solution to support Arizonas 15 Adult Probation Departments, including the Superior Court in Maricopa County the fourth-most populous county in the U.S.
  • The Arizona Supreme Court serves 15 counties in the state with more than seven million people, so we knew we needed to select a comprehensive solution to help us manage our complex probation and supervision needs, said Dave Byers, state court administrator, Arizona Supreme Court.
  • The court selected Tylers Enterprise Supervision solution as it offers them a single, comprehensive solution that provides full case monitoring and reporting for probation.
  • We are excited to provide the Arizona Supreme Court with our premier supervision and probation solution, said Brian McGrath, president of Tylers Courts & Justice Division.

 Texan by Nature Unveils the 2022 Texan by Nature 20

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Texan by Nature (TxN), a Texas-led conservation non-profit founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, today announced 20 honorees of the 4th annual Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20) - an official ranking of companies with Texas operations that have made a demonstrative commitment to conservation.

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  • Texan by Nature (TxN), a Texas-led conservation non-profit founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, today announced 20 honorees of the 4th annual Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20) - an official ranking of companies with Texas operations that have made a demonstrative commitment to conservation.
  • The TxN 20 recognizes the best and most innovative work in conservation coming from business based and operating in Texas.
  • As part of the TxN 20, Texan by Nature honors companies across 12 industries in the Lone Star State whose ingenuity cultivates impactful programs and forges new, beneficial paths in conservation.
  • We believe in building an environmentally sustainable future through actions, collaborations and innovative models in conservation, said Joni Carswell, CEO & President of Texan by Nature.

Concrete Mixer Drivers at Corliss Resources Join Teamsters Local 174

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TUKWILA, Wash., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ready-mix drivers at Corliss Resources have officially joined Teamsters Local 174, following a clear vote last week to unionize and recent certification by the National Labor Relations Board. The vote was nearly 4-to-1 in favor of the Teamsters, showing workers' commitment to having the strongest voice possible on the job.

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  • TUKWILA, Wash., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ready-mix drivers at Corliss Resources have officially joined Teamsters Local 174, following a clear vote last week to unionize and recent certification by the National Labor Relations Board.
  • The successful organizing campaign was spearheaded by Local 174 Organizing Director Meaza Ogbe, along with organizer Bryan Ayers, and Todd Parker, the business agent servicing concrete workers represented by Local 174.
  • "The only way to stand up to all these concrete companies is to stand together, and with Corliss drivers joining our ranks, we will be stronger than ever," said Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks.
  • Founded in 1909, Teamsters Local 174 represents 8,600 working men and women in Seattle and the surrounding areas.

ANTHONY M. ROSA APPOINTED TEAMSTERS HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION DIRECTOR

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien on Wednesday officially appointed Teamsters Local 202 Secretary-Treasurer Anthony M. Rosa the new Director of the Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission (HRDC).

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien on Wednesday officially appointed Teamsters Local 202 Secretary-Treasurer Anthony M. Rosa the new Director of the Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission (HRDC).
  • "A re-invigorated twenty-first century labor movement will be reflective of one of our union's greatest assets the diversity of our membership," O'Brien said.
  • "As leader of the Human Rights and Diversity Commission, I plan on doing just that."
  • The Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission is proud of the strength that is drawn from the diversity within the union's ranks.

TEAMSTERS LOCAL 671 WINS THREE SCHOOL BUS ELECTIONS IN TWO MONTHS

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BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 671 has organized three groups of school bus drivers in only two months. First Student mechanics and monitors in Manchester both voted to join the Teamsters unanimously. In a third election, more than 100 drivers and monitors at First Student of New Britain also voted to join Local 671.

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  • BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 671 has organized three groups of school bus drivers in only two months.
  • In a third election, more than 100 drivers and monitors at First Student of New Britain also voted to join Local 671.
  • "We have momentum on our side at First Student," said Tony LePore, Local 671 Secretary-Treasurer "Everyone who works for a school bus company recognizes that with a Teamster contract both at the national level, and with our local union Connecticut school bus drivers, monitors and mechanics can get the best wages, benefits, and working conditions that this company has to offer.
  • Teamsters Local 671 represents workers in transportation, construction, and many other industries throughout Central Connecticut.