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Prime Minister announces new Lieutenant Governor of Quebec

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Manon Jeannotte as the new Lieutenant Governor of Quebec.

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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Manon Jeannotte as the new Lieutenant Governor of Quebec.
Her work to shine a light on the history of First Nations and Inuit in Quebec earned her recognition from the Quebec Council of Senior Federal Officials.
The Prime Minister thanked the outgoing Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable J. Michel Doyon, for his service to the people of Quebec and Canada.
Lieutenant Governors are appointed by the Governor General of Canada on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

2024 "Roadmap to Safety" Report Card to Rate 50 States & DC on Essential Traffic Safety Laws to Curb Historically High Roadway Deaths

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 2024 "Roadmap to Safety" will identify "best and worst" states and provide a comprehensive "how-to" guide for state and federal action to prevent traffic crashes, deaths and injuries.

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This comprehensive report will rate each state and DC on their progress in enacting 16 crucial traffic safety laws.
Every day 118 people are killed and over 6,800 others are injured in traffic crashes," said Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety.
NEWS CONFERENCE – Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety will release the 2024 Roadmap to Safety rating the 50 states and DC on passage of 16 proven effective traffic safety laws and available countermeasures to reduce crashes, injuries and deaths.
Rate each state and DC as Green, Yellow or Red based on their progress toward enacting the 16 optimal traffic safety laws.

Guidehouse's Jeff Bankowski Named a 2023 Top 50 Government Consulting Leader

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse , a leading global provider of consulting and managed services to public sector and commercial clients, announced that Jeff Bankowski, a partner and senior leader within the firm's State and Local Government practice, has been named to The Consulting Report's Top 50 Government Consultants and Leaders of 2023 list.

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse , a leading global provider of consulting and managed services to public sector and commercial clients, announced that Jeff Bankowski, a partner and senior leader within the firm's State and Local Government practice, has been named to The Consulting Report's Top 50 Government Consultants and Leaders of 2023 list.
With more than 30 years of experience, Bankowski is a national thought leader on government finance and innovation with expertise covering all aspects of public sector strategy and operations.
"I am honored to be named to this prestigious list and be among this distinguished group of industry leaders," said Bankowski.
For the full list of the Top 50 Government Consultants and Leaders of 2023, please visit The Consulting Report .

Roman Martinez IV Re-Elected Chairman of the Postal Service Board of Governors

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During today's meeting of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, Roman Martinez IV was re-elected by his fellow Governors to continue to serve as chairman of the Board of Governors. The Governors also elected Amber F. McReynolds to serve as vice chairman.

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Postal Service Board of Governors, Roman Martinez IV was re-elected by his fellow Governors to continue to serve as chairman of the Board of Governors.
The Governors also elected Amber F. McReynolds to serve as vice chairman.
On Jan. 12, 2022, Martinez was elected to serve as the 25th chairman of the Board.
On Nov. 10, 2022, he was reelected by his fellow Governors to continue serving as chairman of the Board of Governors.

Opportunity@Work’s STARs Public Sector Hub Helps Government Leaders Accelerate the Shift to Skills-Based Employment

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Currently, there is no state in the nation in which STARs are sufficiently represented in state hiring – leading to a deficit of nearly one million STARs who have been excluded from state public sector employment.

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Currently, there is no state in the nation in which STARs are sufficiently represented in state hiring – leading to a deficit of nearly one million STARs who have been excluded from state public sector employment.
For too long, many smart and talented New Jersey STARs have had a distinct disadvantage in accessing good, public sector roles due to unnecessary degree requirements.
We're excited that the STARs Public Sector Hub will be launching in 2024 to provide us with the resources and know-how needed to advance us – and so many others like us in the public sector – on our skills-based journey."
STARs – skilled but often overlooked workers—are an important solution to this talent shortage, and the STARs Public Sector Hub can help economic and workforce development leaders connect these workers to the economic opportunities generated by this historic investment surge."

Prime Minister announces new Lieutenant Governor for Newfoundland and Labrador

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

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OTTAWA, ON, Oct 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Joan Marie Aylward as the new Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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OTTAWA, ON, Oct 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Joan Marie Aylward as the new Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Most recently, Ms. Aylward was Vice-Chair of the Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Relations Board.
The Prime Minister thanked the outgoing Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Judy Foote, for her service to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to Canada.
Lieutenant Governors are appointed by the Governor General of Canada on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

ComEd, League of Chicago Theatres Award 17 Arts Organizations More than $200,000 in Grants

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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Through ComEd’s annual Powering the Arts Program, individual grants of up to $25,000 each will go to 17 nonprofit organizations including local theaters, arts programs, cultural organizations and youth centers.

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Through ComEd’s annual Powering the Arts Program, individual grants of up to $25,000 each will go to 17 nonprofit organizations including local theaters, arts programs, cultural organizations and youth centers.
“We recognize the importance of reinvesting into the communities we serve and appreciate the continued partnership with the League of Chicago Theatres to make this program a success.”
This is the sixth year ComEd has partnered with the League of Chicago Theatres, an alliance of more than 200 Chicago theatres.
Each year, ComEd funds the program and the League of Chicago Theatres reviews applications and administers the program to grant recipients.
“The League of Chicago Theatres is thrilled to partner with ComEd again to continue furthering our mission of providing access and funding for the arts,” said Marissa Lynn Jones, executive director at League of Chicago Theatres.

Prime Minister announces new Lieutenant Governor for Ontario

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

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OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 3, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Edith Dumont as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.

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OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 3, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Edith Dumont as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
The Prime Minister thanked the outgoing Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, for her dedication and service to the people of Ontario.
I know she will continue to serve her fellow Ontarians with distinction as Ontario's new Lieutenant Governor."
Lieutenant Governors are appointed by the Governor General of Canada on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

Schultz Family Foundation and National Governors Association Partner to Expand State-Led Innovations in National Service

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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"National service has the potential to change the lives of those who serve while they change communities through their service," said Sheri Schultz, co-founder and chair of the Schultz Family Foundation.

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"National service has the potential to change the lives of those who serve while they change communities through their service," said Sheri Schultz, co-founder and chair of the Schultz Family Foundation.
To support the work of state-led innovation through national service, the Schultz Family Foundation has released Increasing Access and Opportunity Through State-Led National Service Programs: Insights and Recommendations from the National Service Challenge .
The paper offers recommendations for how states, when assisted by key partners, can better design national service programs to benefit individuals, communities, and entire states.
The eight states connected with the National Service Challenge are: Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Washington.