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Maine’s Rapid Renewal Service Welcomes Its 300th Municipal Participant

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The Maine Department of the Secretary of State, in partnership with InforME and NIC Maine, celebrated the town of Blue Hill becoming the 300th municipality to launch Rapid Renewal , Maines online vehicle registration renewal service.

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  • The Maine Department of the Secretary of State, in partnership with InforME and NIC Maine, celebrated the town of Blue Hill becoming the 300th municipality to launch Rapid Renewal , Maines online vehicle registration renewal service.
  • Rapid Renewal allows citizens to conduct business with municipal government and state government in one seamless, digital transaction.
  • Since its launch in December 2000, the service has processed more than 2.1 million renewal transactions for residents across the state of Maine.
  • Through Rapid Renewal, citizens can quickly and easily renew their vehicle registrations and pay their municipal excise taxes online 24/7.

Vice Presidential Debate Will Stream on Locast in 23 Markets

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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NEW YORK, Oct. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast , the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, will stream for free the vice presidential debate in 23 US markets tonight at 9 p.m.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locast , the nonprofit local broadcast TV streaming service, will stream for free the vice presidential debate in 23 US markets tonight at 9 p.m.
  • With Locast, viewers can watch the debate on their mobile or streaming TV devices or from a computer.
  • The VP debate will be held at the University of Utah and moderated by Susan Page, USA Todays Washington bureau chief.
  • More than 144 million Americans or more than 44% of the US population can watch their local TV channels via Locast.

As 67 Inmates File $400 Million Lawsuit Against Governor Carney for Mishandling the COVID-19 Pandemic, Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware Condemns Governor Carney and State Department of Correction for Willful Negligence

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Public policy, Government, Legal, State, Local, Public policy, Health, Law enforcement, Emergency services, Infectious diseases, Professional services

The report is the next chapter in the ongoing fallout of the CPBDs accepted-then-rejected offer of facemasks and hand sanitizer for inmates earlier this year.

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  • The report is the next chapter in the ongoing fallout of the CPBDs accepted-then-rejected offer of facemasks and hand sanitizer for inmates earlier this year.
  • This is not the first display of contention between inmates and Governor Carneys administration.
  • The uprising, like the current lawsuit, makes the same claims of inhumane treatment of prisoners in Delaware prisons.
  • This lawsuit makes clear that that decision jeopardized the health of hundreds of vulnerable inmates and led to seven tragic deaths.

Walgreens Addressing Health Disparities in Chicago’s Underserved Communities with New Pharmacy and Healthcare Initiatives

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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Walgreens is furthering its commitment to address health disparities and improve outcomes in its hometown of Chicago, through a number of community-focused pharmacy and healthcare initiatives, beginning in the citys underserved neighborhoods on the south side.

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  • Walgreens is furthering its commitment to address health disparities and improve outcomes in its hometown of Chicago, through a number of community-focused pharmacy and healthcare initiatives, beginning in the citys underserved neighborhoods on the south side.
  • Collaborating with city leaders and community organizations, Walgreens is working to expand access to affordable care and educational outreach to further support the city of Chicagos health equity objectives.
  • Walgreens has also started bringing health service offerings to Chatham on the south side of the city.
  • Walgreens also provides specialty pharmacy and mail services and offers in-store clinics and other health care services throughout the United States, most of which are operated by our health care strategic partners.

Western Climate Initiative (WCI) Offsets Market Review & Outlook: Supply and Demand Dynamics After AB 398 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Environment, Foundation, Philanthropy, State, Local, Public policy, Government, Insider

The "WCI Offsets Market Review & Outlook: Supply and Demand Dynamics After AB 398" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "WCI Offsets Market Review & Outlook: Supply and Demand Dynamics After AB 398" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report offers rich insight, telling data visualisations, and insider opinion regarding the dynamics in both supply and demand of the market's history from 2013-2020.
  • This report is also one of the first publicly available studies to comprehend and analyze the upcoming impact of AB 398.
  • Offsets have always received a disproportionate amount of market attention, especially since they can only be surrendered as 8% of compliance.

San Francisco Supervisors, Bay Area Groups Endorse Prop. 21 - Rent Control Ballot Measure

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Public policy, Government, State, Local, Public policy, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Elections, Campaigns, Geography of California, California, States of the United States, The Californias, Rent regulation, San Francisco, Affordable housing, Board of supervisors

While we are starting to see news that rents are coming down due to COVID, they remain far out of reach for many San Franciscans.

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  • While we are starting to see news that rents are coming down due to COVID, they remain far out of reach for many San Franciscans.
  • It is both a high-water mark and an honor to have such enthusiastic support from so many distinguished Bay Area legislators, groups and individuals, most notably, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimous vote last week endorsing Proposition 21, said Susie Shannon, policy director for the Yes on 21 campaign.
  • The Bay Area has long been a hot spot and microcosm of Californias housing affordability crisis.
  • It would allow local communities to:
    Expand rent control to more buildings while exempting newly constructed buildings.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Joined by C-Level Executives from IBM, Goldman Sachs, Carlyle Group, Mayo Clinic, and Ford, as well as Gov. of Mississippi and Miami Mayor, to Present at Everbridge’s Symposium, COVID-19: Road to Recovery, Oct. 14-15, 2020

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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The event will also feature Gaurdie Banister, former President and CEO, Aera Energy LLC and Corporate Director of DOW, Russell Reynolds Associates, and Tyson Foods.

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  • The event will also feature Gaurdie Banister, former President and CEO, Aera Energy LLC and Corporate Director of DOW, Russell Reynolds Associates, and Tyson Foods.
  • To attend the COVID-19 R2R: The Road to Recovery virtual leadership summit, please visit Everbridges event registration page .
  • Over 5,300 global organizations use Everbridges CEM Platform to assess threats, monitor the wellbeing of their workforce, rapidly communicate warnings, and protect supply chains.
  • These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

CCAGW PAC Endorses Missouri House Candidates

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Public policy, Government, State, Local, Elections, Campaigns, Congressional News, Views, Politics of the United States, Thomas Schatz, Political action committee, Citizens Against Government Waste

Today, the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Political Action Committee (CCAGW PAC) announced its endorsement for Reps. Billy Long (R-Mo.

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  • Today, the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Political Action Committee (CCAGW PAC) announced its endorsement for Reps. Billy Long (R-Mo.
  • CCAGW PAC based its endorsements on the candidates lifetime score in CCAGWs 2019 Congressional Ratings.
  • During their tenures in the House, Reps. Long, Smith, and Wagner have been strong and reliable votes to curb government waste and reform Washington, said CCAGW PAC Chairman Tom Schatz.
  • CCAGW PAC is affiliated with the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, a 501(c)(4) organization.

CCAGW PAC Endorses Montana Sen. Steve Daines for the Senate and Rep. Greg Gianforte for Governor

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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Today, the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Political Action Committee (CCAGW PAC) announced its endorsement for Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.)

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  • Today, the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Political Action Committee (CCAGW PAC) announced its endorsement for Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.)
  • In 2015 and 2017, Sen. Daines had a perfect rating of 100 percent, earning him two Taxpayer Super Hero awards.
  • Sen. Daines and Rep. Gianforte have been strong and reliable votes to curb government waste and reform Washington, said CCAGW PAC Chairman Tom Schatz.
  • I urge Montanans to re-elect Sen. Daines to the Senate and elect Rep. Gianforte as governor.

Governor Ricketts Proclaims October Bioscience Month

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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Bio Nebraska announced today that Governor Pete Ricketts officially proclaimed the month of October in Nebraska as Bioscience Month and recognized the celebration of the bioscience industry with a video message .

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  • Bio Nebraska announced today that Governor Pete Ricketts officially proclaimed the month of October in Nebraska as Bioscience Month and recognized the celebration of the bioscience industry with a video message .
  • Nebraskas strong workforce and business-friendly climate have sparked the growth of our bioscience industry, said Governor Pete Ricketts.
  • Ricketts for recognizing the importance of Nebraskas bio-ecosystem by proclaiming October Bioscience Month.
  • Throughout the month, Bio Nebraska will celebrate Bioscience Month through a series of virtual offerings, including a special COVID-19 briefing for Nebraska Legislators and a presentation for Nebraska Women in STEM, both featuring bioscience leaders in Nebraska.