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Roy Anderson Corp Awarded $72.7 Million Hangar 3 Project at Pensacola International Airport

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Public Policy, Government, State, Local, Other Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, Titan, Project Titan, Tutor Perini, Pensacola International Airport, TPC, City

Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE: TPC) (the “Company”), a leading civil, building and specialty construction company, announced today that its subsidiary, Roy Anderson Corp, has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $72.7 million by the City of Pensacola, Florida, for Hangar 3 of Project Titan at Pensacola International Airport.

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  • Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE: TPC) (the “Company”), a leading civil, building and specialty construction company, announced today that its subsidiary, Roy Anderson Corp, has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $72.7 million by the City of Pensacola, Florida, for Hangar 3 of Project Titan at Pensacola International Airport.
  • The scope of work includes the design and construction of a new pre-engineered metal building hangar with a central shop and perimeter office and support areas, as well as construction of a new 300 space asphalt parking lot.
  • Design work has commenced, and construction is expected to begin in August 2024 with substantial completion anticipated in the summer of 2026.
  • The contract value was included in the Company’s backlog beginning in the first quarter of 2024.

Board of Trustees Prepares for Annual Asset Allocation Review in Special Meeting

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, State, Local, Finance, Asset Management, Banking, Private equity, AQR, APFC, AQR Capital, Investment, Legislation, Cisco Webex, Trustee, Pathway

The Board of Trustees of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) held a special meeting focused on asset allocation and private markets investments via webinar on April 22, 2024.

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  • The Board of Trustees of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) held a special meeting focused on asset allocation and private markets investments via webinar on April 22, 2024.
  • The Trustees held this education session to hear from trusted partners on the private markets landscape and its role within the Fund’s portfolio.
  • This serves as critical context for the planned asset allocation discussion during the May quarterly meeting.
  • The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be the quarterly meeting on May 29-30, 2024, in Utqiagvik, Alaska and via WebEx.

Annual Massachusetts Outmigration Hits 39,000, Up 1,100% Over The Last Decade: BU Study

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Education, Public Policy, Government, State, Local, Labor, Other Education, University, AGI, Commonwealth, Income tax, Business, Weather, Ageing, Housing

Annual net outmigration from Massachusetts has soared by a stunning 1,100 percent to 39,000 people since 2013, according to a new Boston University Questrom School of Business study.

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  • Annual net outmigration from Massachusetts has soared by a stunning 1,100 percent to 39,000 people since 2013, according to a new Boston University Questrom School of Business study.
  • If the trend continues, the researchers found, the state’s net outmigration could reach 96,000 by 2030.
  • Outmigration cost Massachusetts $4.3 billion in adjusted gross income (AGI) and $213.7 million in tax revenue during the 2020-21 tax year.
  • Income tax, housing costs, and costs of health care are the largest drivers of outmigration, according to the study.

Knowvation by PTFS Assessed "Awardable" for Department of Defense work in the CDAO's Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Government Technology, Defense, White House, Federal Government, State, Local, Other Defense, Software, Contracts, Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Professional Services, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Technology, Public Policy, Government, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Data Analytics, Energy, Nuclear, Architecture, RAG, Artificial intelligence, API, Intelligence, Digital, Artificiality, Data mesh, Record, Concept, Data analysis, Data management, Marketplace

“PTFS is elated that Knowvation was added to the Tradewinds Marketplace.

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  • “PTFS is elated that Knowvation was added to the Tradewinds Marketplace.
  • Knowvation was recognized among a competitive field of applicants to the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace whose solutions demonstrated innovation, scalability, and potential impact on DoD missions.
  • About PTFS and Knowvation: PTFS is a leading software and services provider for enterprise content and document intelligence and management.
  • About the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace: The Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace is a digital repository of post-competition, readily awardable pitch videos that address the Department of Defense’s (DoD) most significant challenges in the Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), data, and analytics space.

ASTERRA launches first ever API for commercial L-band SAR analytics

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Technology, Utilities, Apps, Applications, Public Policy, Government, Energy, Professional Services, Defense, Other Defense, Software, Contracts, Data Analytics, State, Local, Data Management, Satellite, GEOINT, United Nations, GIS, Sustainable Development Goals, Artificial intelligence, API, Carbon, Geospatial intelligence, Fine chemical

Today, ASTERRA launched their new application programming interface (API), which unlocks the vast potential of SAR analytics to possible applications through partner collaboration.

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  • Today, ASTERRA launched their new application programming interface (API), which unlocks the vast potential of SAR analytics to possible applications through partner collaboration.
  • ASTERRA is the only commercial L-band SAR analytics technology to open an API to collaborate with Earth observation and GIS-based partners, creating a multiplier effect within the ultimate solution.
  • “With the launch of our API, ASTERRA insights are now open to work with Earth observation partners,” said Elly Perets, chief executive officer of ASTERRA.
  • The ASTERRA API will be featured at the United States Geospatial Intelligence (USGIF) GEOINT conference in Denver in May.

Gateway First Bank Receives National Certification by Banking Advocates as Offering a Safe, Affordable Personal Checking Account

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Other Consumer, Personal Finance, Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Philanthropy, State, Local, Fund Raising, Consumer, City, Certification, Federal Reserve Bank, Partnership, First Bank, Bank, Movement, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Languages of Ethiopia

The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) has officially certified the Personal Checking Account offered to customers by Gateway First Bank as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards (2023 - 2024).

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  • The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) has officially certified the Personal Checking Account offered to customers by Gateway First Bank as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards (2023 - 2024).
  • The Personal Checking account is available in all of Gateway First Bank’s 10 banking centers across Oklahoma, and online account openings are available nationwide*.
  • These are institutions who have received the Bank On National Account Standards Certification from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund .
  • “We believe that offering a simple, hassle-free personal checking account that is a low-barrier entry to having a checking account is good for the customer and the community,” said Scott Gesell, President of Gateway First Bank.

Voto Latino Announces Honorees for 16th Annual Our Voices Celebration

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Entertainment, Public Policy, Government, Communications, Events, Concerts, TV and Radio, Film & Motion Pictures, White House, Federal Government, Social Activism, State, Local, Trailblazer, News, White, NBC News, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, Environment, CNBC, King & Spalding, Warner Bros. Discovery, Holland & Knight, MSNBC, T-Mobile

Voto Latino, the leading civic engagement organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latino voters, announced today the honorees for the 16th annual “Our Voices: Celebrating Diversity in Media” reception.

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  • Voto Latino, the leading civic engagement organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latino voters, announced today the honorees for the 16th annual “Our Voices: Celebrating Diversity in Media” reception.
  • Actor, producer, and activist Wilson Cruz will receive the Trailblazer award for his groundbreaking 30-year career in the entertainment industry.
  • Congratulations to Cesar and Wilson.”
    Our Voices will be held on Friday, April 26 in Washington D.C. in conjunction with the White House Correspondents' Dinner Weekend.
  • The event will be hosted by Voto Latino Co-founder Rosario Dawson and Voto Latino Founding President and CEO María Teresa Kumar.

Laser Photonics to Showcase Laser Cleaning Solutions at Upcoming 2024 Offshore Technology Conference

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Technology, Defense, Other Energy, Environment, Military, Other Defense, Public Policy, Government, Energy, Other Travel, Other Natural Resources, Travel, Other Transport, Maritime, Natural Resources, Transport, Other Manufacturing, Other Technology, Engineering, State, Local, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other Policy Issues, LPC, Learning, OTC, NRG Park, Conference, Offshore Technology Conference, NRG Center, Society, Corrosion, MRO, Clean technology, Organization

Laser Photonics Corporation (LPC) (NASDAQ: LASE ), a leading global developer of industrial laser systems for cleaning and other material processing applications, announced today that it is attending this year's Offshore Technology Conference (OTC).

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  • Laser Photonics Corporation (LPC) (NASDAQ: LASE ), a leading global developer of industrial laser systems for cleaning and other material processing applications, announced today that it is attending this year's Offshore Technology Conference (OTC).
  • "For Laser Photonics, the Offshore Technology Conference is a valuable opportunity to present our innovative solutions while learning about the latest advances, challenges, and opportunities in this arena," said Wayne Tupuola, CEO of Laser Photonics.
  • At the Offshore Technology Conference, LPC will present a selection of its laser systems, including the CleanTech Blaster Cabinet LPC-50-CTBC and its marine laser cleaning system, the MARLIN Handheld LPC-100M-MHD, an innovative technology targeting the needs of shipbuilding and boat manufacturing professionals.
  • Those who attend Booth 4920 at the conference will be able to witness LPC's laser cleaning systems in action.

CIRMA Streamlines Operations, Enhances Member Experience Through Partnership With Origami Risk

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Public Policy, Government, Software, Insurance, State, Local, Finance, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Origami, Policy, City, Risk management, Business intelligence, Partnership, Software as a service, Automation, Senior, Multimedia, Overalls, Management

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240423084682/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240423084682/en/
    By modernizing its capabilities with Origami’s core platform, CIRMA will gain speed and efficiency in its underwriting and billing processes across all lines of business.
  • At the same time, CIRMA will enhance member experience by delivering a dynamic interface to its members across Connecticut, including cities, towns, public schools, and local public agencies.
  • Our partnership with Origami Risk augments our competitive strengths and aspirations for the future, allowing us to drive even greater performance intensity and deliver optimal experiences for our members,” said David Demchak, CIRMA President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • It also offers a full-service bureau content management solution and a comprehensive digital engagement experience for all internal and external stakeholders.

Wellpoint Expands Access to In-Home Behavioral Healthcare for State and Municipal Workers With Addition of Aspire365 to Provider Network

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Men, Family, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Consumer, Mental Health, State, Local, Health Technology, Teens, Health Insurance, Parenting, Women, Health, Public Policy, Government, DSM-IV codes, Psychiatry, Risk, Commonwealth, Psychotherapy, Mental health, Patient, Psychosis, Personality, Anxiety, Yale School of Medicine, Nursing

Wellpoint administers health benefits for more than 200,000 state and municipal employees, retirees, and their families insured by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission.

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  • Wellpoint administers health benefits for more than 200,000 state and municipal employees, retirees, and their families insured by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission.
  • This will give Wellpoint members in all areas of the state access to a unique, robust set of in-home behavioral health services.
  • “Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health.
  • Additionally, all Wellpoint members have access to Aspire365 preventive mental health screenings as a covered service for individuals ages 12 and older.