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Argonne’s Entrepreneurship Program Chain Reaction Innovations Wins a 2023 Chicago Innovation Award

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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Chain Reaction Innovations (CRI) , the entrepreneurship program at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory , has earned a 2023 Chicago Innovation Award .

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  • Chain Reaction Innovations (CRI) , the entrepreneurship program at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory , has earned a 2023 Chicago Innovation Award .
  • The awards program honors organizations that demonstrate a commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship and the betterment of communities.
  • This Chicago Innovation Awards is the largest annual celebration of new products, services and organizations across industries and sectors in the Midwest.
  • "We are honored to be recognized with a 2023 Chicago Innovation Award," said Dick Co, CRI’s director.

DeKalb County, Georgia, Transitions from On-Premises to Cloud Deployment with Tyler Technologies

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court in Georgia has successfully transitioned its Tyler products from an on-premises installation to a SaaS installation, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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  • Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced the DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court in Georgia has successfully transitioned its Tyler products from an on-premises installation to a SaaS installation, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • “We are thrilled to move our Tyler products from an on-premises deployment to the cloud,” said DeKalb County Clerk of Superior Court Debra DeBerry.
  • In addition, this deployment type is fully criminal justice information services (CJIS)-compliant, providing greater protection from cybersecurity and ransomware attacks.
  • “It has been a great partnership between Tyler and the county to get their court solutions live in the cloud.

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Sen. Dick Durbin November 2023 Porker of the Month

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) its November 2023 Porker of the Month for trying to take away everyone's credit card benefits.

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  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) its November 2023 Porker of the Month for trying to take away everyone's credit card benefits.
  • In 2010, Sen. Durbin led the effort to pass the Durbin Amendment, which set a limit on fees that banks charge retailers for debit card transactions.
  • Now, Sen. Durbin is at it again by proposing legislation that would expand the Durbin Amendment to credit cards.
  • For trying to take away credit card benefits and rewards, Sen. Durbin was an easy choice for this month’s Porker.”
    Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.

William Whitman Joins NCPERS Staff to Support Continued Membership Growth, Build Strategic Alliances

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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The National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems ( NCPERS ) has named William Whitman as its Director of Membership and Strategic Alliances.

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  • The National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems ( NCPERS ) has named William Whitman as its Director of Membership and Strategic Alliances.
  • He will also manage existing industry alliances and work to foster new relationships in order to further NCPERS’ mission to promote and protect pensions.
  • William has an extensive track record of creating impactful services and programs for a diverse range of member communities.
  • I’m looking forward to getting to know the current members and working to expand the organization’s reach and impact,” William said.

Washington Technology Solutions Partners with Cloud Range to Strengthen Cybersecurity Readiness Across State of Washington

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Ransomware incidents have become increasingly prevalent among the nation’s state and local government entities and critical infrastructure organizations.

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  • Ransomware incidents have become increasingly prevalent among the nation’s state and local government entities and critical infrastructure organizations.
  • WaTech will use Cloud Range’s FlexRange™ Live-Fire Cyber Simulation Program in its first-ever series of state-of-the-art team-based attack simulation missions to enhance team collaboration and response readiness.
  • "We've embarked on a journey to strengthen our incident response capabilities, and Cloud Range's platform provides that opportunity.
  • "We are excited to partner with WaTech to bring them the necessary tools to further their commitment to strengthening Washington state's cybersecurity defenses."

Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) Elects Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes as its New Chairman

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) announced it has elected Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes as its new chairman.

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  • The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) announced it has elected Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes as its new chairman.
  • Over 20 Republican attorneys general joined together to express unflinching resolve to stand with Israel.
  • Reyes is a past multiple term vice chairman for RAGA, the national organization currently representing 28 Republican attorneys general in America.
  • For more information about Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, visit www.seanreyes.com.

 AHF Launches Baltimore Food Pantry in Time for Thanksgiving

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) will open its first local Food for Health food pantry this Saturday, November 18, 2023 just in time for Thanksgiving.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) will open its first local Food for Health food pantry this Saturday, November 18, 2023 just in time for Thanksgiving.
  • To kick off its arrival in Baltimore, Food for Health will host special holiday-themed food distribution event .
  • The pantry is free and open to the public, and staff and volunteers will distribute turkeys and other Thanksgiving fixings.
  • AHF launched its Food for Health program in Los Angeles, CA in August 2021 in response to the ongoing food crisis driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor Adams, DOHMH Commissioner Dr. Vasan Launch ‘TeenSpace’ With Talkspace, Tele-mental Health Service For NYC Teens

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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The launch delivers on a key commitment from Mayor Adams’ “ Working People’s Agenda ” and “ Care, Community, Action, ” his mental health plan for New York City released in March.

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  • The launch delivers on a key commitment from Mayor Adams’ “ Working People’s Agenda ” and “ Care, Community, Action, ” his mental health plan for New York City released in March.
  • That’s why today’s announcement is so important — it puts access to mental health support right in the hands of our young people.
  • “Tele-mental health can be a powerful tool to engage and address the rising need for mental health support amongst teens and young adults.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly amplified mental health challenges among our youth, making accessible mental health care more vital than ever.

Positive Development and Meridian Partner to Deliver Developmental Care to up to 200 Underserved Families of Neurodivergent Children in Southwestern Illinois

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Positive Development , the leading provider of developmental care for neurodivergent children , and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian) , a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation , are excited to announce the opening of a new facility dedicated to providing essential services to 200 neurodivergent children and their families in Swansea, Illinois.

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  • Positive Development , the leading provider of developmental care for neurodivergent children , and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian) , a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation , are excited to announce the opening of a new facility dedicated to providing essential services to 200 neurodivergent children and their families in Swansea, Illinois.
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    Positive Development's state of the art sensory wall caters to the needs of autistic children.
  • “We’re humbled by Meridian’s substantial investment in Positive Development to increase access to developmental care services for neurodivergent children in the Metro East area.
  • To learn more about Positive Development and its mission to provide neurodivergent children and their families the opportunity to thrive, visit positivedevelopment.com .

Iteris Receives $13.3 Million Contract from San Francisco Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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(NASDAQ: ITI), the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has awarded Iteris a $13.3 million contract to continue operational support in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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  • (NASDAQ: ITI), the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has awarded Iteris a $13.3 million contract to continue operational support in the San Francisco Bay Area.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114590252/en/
    Iteris Receives $13.3 Million Contract from San Francisco Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
  • The Express Lanes Regional Operations Center, located in San Francisco at the Bay Area Metro Center, is responsible for monitoring and operating 125 miles of Bay Area Express Lanes on I-680, I-880, and US-101, with further expansions anticipated.
  • “We are thrilled to be continuing our successful partnership with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission,” said Dr. Moe Zarean, general manager, mobility operations services at Iteris.