Government agencies

ClassWallet Selected To Support Reopening Schools Program In Georgia

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Public Health Service, ExPRESS Logistics Carrier, Government agencies, Health care, Health

MIAMI and ATLANTA, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ClassWallet will distribute grants from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to schools in Georgia that are voluntarily opting into the Epidemiology Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Reopening Schools Program.

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  • MIAMI and ATLANTA, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ClassWallet will distribute grants from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to schools in Georgia that are voluntarily opting into the Epidemiology Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Reopening Schools Program.
  • The opt-in CDC program, part of the American Rescue Plan, will provide up to $50 million to Georgia to support the state's more than 2,000 public, private and charter K-12 schools serving 1.7 million students.
  • "Working to help Georgia schools reopen safely is an important program for ClassWallet," said Jamie Rosenberg, CEO and co-founder, ClassWallet.
  • School administrators will receive digital education wallet accounts from ClassWallet to purchase what they need to support the program from a pre-approved marketplace.

El Paso-based Nonprofit Media Outlet Partners with Nexstar to Help Teens' Mental Health

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Public Health Service, Suicide in the United States, Government agencies, Health

The teen-based news program was developed by the STTE (Success Through Technology Education) Foundation and launched online in August 2020 during the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • The teen-based news program was developed by the STTE (Success Through Technology Education) Foundation and launched online in August 2020 during the pandemic.
  • The platform and its various segments feature news related to education, innovation, tech, entrepreneurship, culture, and other topics that are of interest to youth.
  • It's especially crucial today as CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) data has revealed concerning details regarding youth, depression, and suicide.
  • This includes 34% of Texas high school students reporting feelings of sadness or hopelessness on a daily basis and 12% attempting suicide.

In NCLA Amicus Win, Sixth Circuit Affirms Decision Invalidating CDC’s Eviction Moratorium

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Real property law, Landlord–tenant law, Eviction, Landlord, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Government agencies

The ruling invalidates the eviction moratorium order imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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  • The ruling invalidates the eviction moratorium order imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • The Sixth Circuit held that the nationwide moratorium issued by CDC, stopping residential evictions, exceeds the agencys statutory authority.
  • Absent an exceedingly clear congressional mandate, the Sixth Circuit ruled, the CDC cannot nationalize landlord-tenant law.
  • NCLA released the following statement:
    The Sixth Circuit has rejected CDCs view that it has unlimited power to prohibit or require anything it can imagine.

Aveshka, Inc. is awarded subcontract with the Data, Analytics, and Visualization Task Force of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Friday, July 9, 2021
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Public Health Service, Business intelligence, Government agencies

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Aveshka, a trusted provider of data analytics capabilities and subject matter expertise in the public health realm, was recently awarded a subcontract with the Data, Analytics, and Visualization Task Force (DAVTF) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Aveshka, a trusted provider of data analytics capabilities and subject matter expertise in the public health realm, was recently awarded a subcontract with the Data, Analytics, and Visualization Task Force (DAVTF) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • Under this contract, Aveshka will continue its integral work in supporting the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "Aveshka is excited to be a part of the Booz Allen team," said Aveshka CEO and President, Girish Jindia.
  • Aveshka accelerates the advantage for its customers' missions, rendering them protected today and prepared for a safer and smarter tomorrow.

Highlights - 2022 Budget: exchange with the EU agencies in the context of the pandemic - Committee on Budgets

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Agencies of the European Union, Hans Bruyninckx, European Medicines Agency, Andrea Ammon, Government agencies, Europe

On Wednesday 14 July, Members of the Committee on Budgets will hold an exchange of views with the EU Agencies Network Chair, Ms Hans Bruyninckx, to look at the agencies' priorities and outlook following publication of the draft budget for 2022.

Key Points: 
  • On Wednesday 14 July, Members of the Committee on Budgets will hold an exchange of views with the EU Agencies Network Chair, Ms Hans Bruyninckx, to look at the agencies' priorities and outlook following publication of the draft budget for 2022.
  • Mr Bruyninckx will be joined by the Directors of the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Andrea Ammon, and the European Medicines Agency, Ms Emer Cooke, to discuss the enhanced role that the agencies have played in the pandemic response and their budgetary needs going forward.
  • The meeting comes as the Committee on Budgets formulates its position on the 2022 Draft Budget.

EIOPA continues to reinforce supervisory cooperation in cross-border activities

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, European Union, Insurance regulation, Money, Government agencies, Pan-European Pension, Own risk and solvency assessment

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) amended the Decision on the collaboration of the insurance supervisory authorities of the Member States in the European Economic Area.

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  • The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) amended the Decision on the collaboration of the insurance supervisory authorities of the Member States in the European Economic Area.
  • Increased cross-border activities in the internal market and the growing internationalisation of business activities require a sound exchange of information and show that a strong, close and timely collaboration between insurance supervisory authorities is needed.
  • EIOPA will continue to monitor the implementation of the Decision and will use its supervisory convergence tools to ensure a consistent application across the European Union.
  • A cooperation platformis set up when EIOPA and relevant national supervisory authorities see the merit in strengthening cooperation in case of material cross-border business in order to enable a sound internal market in the European Union.

Fake perfumes assembly site dismantled in Italy

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Agencies of the European Union, Government agencies, Crime, European Union, Government, Intellectual property law, Counterfeit consumer goods, European Union Intellectual Property Office, Counterfeit, Intellectual property, Europol

The action day on 18 June 2021 led to:

Key Points: 
  • The action day on 18 June 2021 led to:

    The investigation disrupted a consolidated system aimed at trafficking perfumes and counterfeit goods.

  • The criminal network was operating throughout the Italian territory while maintaining close commercial links to producers in EU-neighbouring countries.
  • The criminal network was importing perfumes in bulk filled in tanks, which were then packed in an illegal assembly site.
  • Europols Property Crime Coordinated Coalition (IPC3) is co-funded by EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) to combat intellectual property crime.

EASA/ECDC update air travel guidelines to factor in vaccination and latest scientific evidence

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Transport in Europe, European Union, European Union Aviation Safety Agency, Hygiene, Government agencies

It is intended to provide support to national authorities in the Member States and to aviation stakeholders and is based on the latest scientific evidence, epidemiological situation and policy developments.

Key Points: 
  • It is intended to provide support to national authorities in the Member States and to aviation stakeholders and is based on the latest scientific evidence, epidemiological situation and policy developments.
  • For travel from such destinations, the requirement for a negative test could be considered.
  • Hand and respiratory hygiene measures also need to be observed.All these measures are recommended for EU air travel, but also for air travel to and from third countries.
  • EASA will monitor the implementation of the protocol, which will be further updated in the future in line with the latest scientific evidence and epidemiological information.

ESMA publishes latest edition of its Newsletter

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Feminine given names, Given names, Agencies of the European Union, European Union, Government agencies, European System of Financial Supervision, European Securities and Markets Authority, Esma

01 June 2021

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  • 01 June 2021

    ESMA newsletter

    The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EUs securities markets regulator, has today published its latest edition oftheNewsletter Spotlight on Markets.

  • Your one-stop-shop in the world of financial markets focuses this month on the Working Group on Euro Risk Free Rates and ESMAs response to the European Supervisory Authorities consultation.
  • While at the end of May we said goodbye to Verena Ross, our Executive Director for the past 10 years.
  • She has been a model for many, professional, approachable, and a powerful voice for women in finance.

ESMA publishes latest edition of its Newsletter

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Feminine given names, Given names, Agencies of the European Union, European Union, Government agencies, European System of Financial Supervision, European Securities and Markets Authority, Esma

01 June 2021

Key Points: 
  • 01 June 2021

    ESMA newsletter

    The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EUs securities markets regulator, has today published its latest edition oftheNewsletter Spotlight on Markets.

  • Your one-stop-shop in the world of financial markets focuses this month on the Working Group on Euro Risk Free Rates and ESMAs response to the European Supervisory Authorities consultation.
  • While at the end of May we said goodbye to Verena Ross, our Executive Director for the past 10 years.
  • She has been a model for many, professional, approachable, and a powerful voice for women in finance.