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ETT | iByond™ Asia Division Signs $1.2B Deal with Knightsbridge Bringing Digitization and Fintech to Asia and the World

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Economic Transformation Technologies “ ETT | iByond™ ” (ETT) Asia Division has executed a five year software services and licensing agreement with Knightsbridge that is valued at $683 million to ETT and over $500 million to Knightsbridge .

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  • Economic Transformation Technologies “ ETT | iByond™ ” (ETT) Asia Division has executed a five year software services and licensing agreement with Knightsbridge that is valued at $683 million to ETT and over $500 million to Knightsbridge .
  • The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and financial technology (fintech) in Asia is reshaping the region's economic landscape at an unprecedented pace.
  • I would be so bold to declare that ETT/ Knightsbridge FinTech Platform is the glue bringing this all together.
  • Issaree Suwunnavid said, “As the Managing Director of Knightsbridge Group, I am delighted to announce our joint venture with ETT, bringing cutting-edge fintech solutions to Asia.

Nation’s First Transgender Facility Vote Center Celebrates Election Day

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Monday, March 4, 2024

The Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC), a facility providing comprehensive resources, training, support, and medical services for Transgender people living in Los Angeles, will be open to press for primary election day coverage as the nation’s first-ever Transgender facility to serve as a Vote Center.

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  • The Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC), a facility providing comprehensive resources, training, support, and medical services for Transgender people living in Los Angeles, will be open to press for primary election day coverage as the nation’s first-ever Transgender facility to serve as a Vote Center.
  • CONOTEC has been open to Los Angeles County voters since March 2, 2024, and voting on primary day will run from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
  • Beginning at 12:00 pm, the center will have a DJ, refreshments, and a “red carpet” photo booth on site to mark the center making history.
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Pixelle Introduces Premium Ballot Paper Portfolio Designed for U.S. Elections

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Pixelle Specialty Solutions (“Pixelle”), a leading manufacturer of specialty papers in North America, launched a new product portfolio of premium ballot papers tailored for local, state and federal elections across the United States.

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  • Pixelle Specialty Solutions (“Pixelle”), a leading manufacturer of specialty papers in North America, launched a new product portfolio of premium ballot papers tailored for local, state and federal elections across the United States.
  • As the 2024 national and local elections draw near, Pixelle is positioned to support polling nationwide with a wide range of high-performance ballot papers that are made in the U.S.A.
  • “Pixelle’s ballot papers are designed to meet the demands of high-volume elections, allowing for efficient and accurate vote tabulation.”
    Pixelle’s ballot paper portfolio includes options for hand-marked ballots, machine-readable ballots compatible with major voting systems, and durable mail-in/absentee ballots.
  • With a new portfolio of premium ballot papers, Pixelle is now applying its technical expertise and production capabilities to support the upcoming elections.

AHF Opens Food Pantry for San Diego Veterans

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Food for Health , a program under the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), is launching the Heroes Pantry in San Diego this weekend to alleviate the burden of food insecurity among veterans, active duty servicemembers, and military families exacerbated by the high cost of living, especially for those facing health challenges or needing to cover medical expenses.

Key Points: 
  • Food for Health , a program under the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), is launching the Heroes Pantry in San Diego this weekend to alleviate the burden of food insecurity among veterans, active duty servicemembers, and military families exacerbated by the high cost of living, especially for those facing health challenges or needing to cover medical expenses.
  • The new Heroes Pantry will offer fresh vegetables and fruits sourced directly from farms, with a focus on providing healthy options tailored to veterans with specific dietary needs.
  • RAND reports that 1.4 million veterans struggle to access adequate food, leading to severe health implications.
  • "Veterans should not be forced to choose between basic necessities like rent and food,” added Wendy Calderon, VFW Post Commander.

KBRA Assigns AAA, Stable Outlook to State of Wisconsin Transportation Revenue Bonds

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Friday, March 1, 2024

KBRA assigns a long-term AAA rating with a Stable Outlook to the Transportation Revenue Refunding Bonds, 2024 Series 2 to be issued by the State of Wisconsin (the State).

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  • KBRA assigns a long-term AAA rating with a Stable Outlook to the Transportation Revenue Refunding Bonds, 2024 Series 2 to be issued by the State of Wisconsin (the State).
  • Concurrently, KBRA affirms the long-term AAA rating with a Stable Outlook on approximately $1.5 billion of outstanding Transportation Revenue Bonds (TRBs).
  • TRBs are secured by a first lien pledge of Program Income, including vehicle Registration Fees and Other Registration-Related fees.
  • The rating actions reflect the following key credit considerations:
    Steady growth in pledged revenues, aided by proactive legislative rate adjustments, enables strong MADS coverage.

Port Houston Salutes Commissioner Cheryl Creuzot

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Saturday, March 2, 2024

The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority recognized Commissioner Cheryl Creuzot for her work on the commission at its monthly meeting on February 29.

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  • The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority recognized Commissioner Cheryl Creuzot for her work on the commission at its monthly meeting on February 29.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240301284921/en/
    Former Port Houston Commissioner Cheryl Creuzot shares closing remarks at the end of the Port Houston Commission regular monthly meeting held on February 29.
  • During her tenure, Commissioner Creuzot focused on Port Houston’s Business Equity program and its establishment and ongoing development.
  • Thomas Jones, Jr. is expected to begin his term as the new Port Commissioner this month.

Burke Litigation Team Secures Daily Journal ‘Top Verdict’ Honor

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

A Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Law Enforcement Defense Litigation team has been distinguished in the 2024 edition of the Daily Journal’s ‘Top Verdicts’ supplement for securing a high-profile defense verdict in Rusanovskaya et al.

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  • A Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Law Enforcement Defense Litigation team has been distinguished in the 2024 edition of the Daily Journal’s ‘Top Verdicts’ supplement for securing a high-profile defense verdict in Rusanovskaya et al.
  • The DJ ‘Top Verdicts’ supplement annually distinguishes the top trial outcomes in California, including the top 20 defense victories.
  • Oyster’s litigation strategy keyed-in on leveraging deposition testimony and evidence to advance a jury-convincing ‘suicide-by-cop’ argument.
  • Burke has ten practice groups: Litigation; Public Law; Eminent Domain and Inverse Condemnation; Labor and Employment Law; Construction Law; Environmental, Land Use and Natural Resources; Real Estate and Business Law; Insurance Coverage and Litigation; Intellectual Property; and Education Law.

FGIC Announces Entry into Transaction Support Agreement to Pursue a Potential Accelerated Run-Off Transaction

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

A copy of this Transaction Support Agreement will be posted to FGIC’s website at www.fgic.com/proposedacceleratedrunoff/ .

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  • A copy of this Transaction Support Agreement will be posted to FGIC’s website at www.fgic.com/proposedacceleratedrunoff/ .
  • The total amount of Permitted Policy Distributions net of amounts allocable to FGIC-Owned Instruments is estimated to be about $1.480 billion.
  • A copy of this Novation Agreement will be posted to FGIC’s website at www.fgic.com/proposedacceleratedrunoff/ .
  • The Proposed Transaction will become effective only if, among other things, the required court approvals are obtained.

Maximus Selected to Perform Assessments for Iowa Department of Health and Human Services

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Maximus , a leading employer and provider of government services worldwide, today announced it has been awarded a contract from the state of Iowa’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to continue conducting assessments for individuals with disabilities ahead of nursing facility placement.

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  • Maximus , a leading employer and provider of government services worldwide, today announced it has been awarded a contract from the state of Iowa’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to continue conducting assessments for individuals with disabilities ahead of nursing facility placement.
  • Maximus contracts with Iowa-based clinicians, such as therapists and psychologists, to complete the assessments.
  • “For over a decade, we have been committed to helping Iowa improve and advance their PASRR program,” said Christa Ballew, Senior Managing Director for Clinical Services, Maximus.
  • The mental health of every Iowa resident is vitally important to us, and we’re grateful to have a partner like Maximus who can deliver these assessments with the care and skill needed.”
    To learn more about the Maximus work in Iowa, visit maximusclinicalservices.com/svcs/iowa .

CA Lt. Governor Honors Nation’s First Transgender Facility Vote Center

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and LA City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky visited the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC) Thursday morning to join FLUX, the Unique Women’s Coalition (UWC), and the Human Rights Campaign in celebrating the center making U.S. history by becoming the nation’s first Vote Center located in a Transgender establishment.

Key Points: 
  • California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and LA City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky visited the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center (CONOTEC) Thursday morning to join FLUX, the Unique Women’s Coalition (UWC), and the Human Rights Campaign in celebrating the center making U.S. history by becoming the nation’s first Vote Center located in a Transgender establishment.
  • “The opening of the nation's first transgender voting center today in Los Angeles marks a significant milestone in our efforts to champion equity, inclusivity, and LGBTQA+ rights in California,” said Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis.
  • Queen Chela Demuir of UWC added, “We have reached out to our transgender community across Los Angeles County, encouraging them to join us to vote here at the Connie Norman Transgender Empowerment Center.
  • Voter registration services are available at all vote centers, and voters who wish to drop off their voted mail ballot may do that at any vote center as well.