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Cavco Industries Announces Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement at Emlenton, Pennsylvania Plant

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

PHOENIX, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cavco Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVCO) ("we," "our," the "Company" or "Cavco") is pleased to announce that we have successfully reached agreement on a revised collective bargaining agreement between Pennwest TCC and The International Association of Machinists, which represents employees at the Company’s Emlenton, Pennsylvania manufacturing plant.

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  • PHOENIX, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cavco Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVCO) ("we," "our," the "Company" or "Cavco") is pleased to announce that we have successfully reached agreement on a revised collective bargaining agreement between Pennwest TCC and The International Association of Machinists, which represents employees at the Company’s Emlenton, Pennsylvania manufacturing plant.
  • The new collective bargaining agreement was ratified by the Union members today and employees will be back to work tomorrow.
  • Cavco values its employees and believes in fostering and maintaining a mutually beneficial working relationship.
  • We extend our gratitude to all parties involved for their cooperation throughout the negotiation process.

Collective Bargaining Agreement Covering Employees of Cavco’s Emlenton, Pennsylvania Plant Expires

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

PHOENIX, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cavco Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVCO) ("we," "our," the "Company" or "Cavco") announces that as of today, the collective bargaining agreement between Pennwest TCC and The International Association of Machinists, which represents employees at the Company’s Emlenton, PA manufacturing plant, has expired.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cavco Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVCO) ("we," "our," the "Company" or "Cavco") announces that as of today, the collective bargaining agreement between Pennwest TCC and The International Association of Machinists, which represents employees at the Company’s Emlenton, PA manufacturing plant, has expired.
  • As a result, the Union employees elected to go on strike.
  • We are eager to get back to the negotiating table and continue bargaining in good faith toward a contract that recognizes the Company's commitment to our employees.
  • Negotiations are expected to resume early next week.

WellSpan Health and Evangelical Community Hospital Announce Definitive Agreement to Combine Health Systems

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Monday, February 26, 2024

York, Pa., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WellSpan Health and Evangelical Community Hospital have entered into a definitive agreement to enhance community-based health care across the region.

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  • York, Pa., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WellSpan Health and Evangelical Community Hospital have entered into a definitive agreement to enhance community-based health care across the region.
  • Pending regulatory approval, Evangelical Community Hospital will become WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital on or about July 1, 2024.
  • We’re excited to build on that commitment with Evangelical,” said Roxanna Gapstur Ph.D., R.N., president and CEO of WellSpan Health.
  • A separate philanthropic foundation will be created as a community pathway for hospital support, similar to WellSpan’s other hospital foundations.

MEDIA ALERT: Wolters Kluwer tax experts available for comment on U.S. State of the Union

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

President Joe Biden is set to deliver the State of the Union address today, his final before the 2024 U.S. presidential elections.

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  • President Joe Biden is set to deliver the State of the Union address today, his final before the 2024 U.S. presidential elections.
  • Wolters Kluwer invites reporters to speak to its tax experts for their insights.
  • Wolters Kluwer experts anticipate that the president will express his support of the bill’s tax provisions and encourage the U.S. Senate to move the bill forward.
  • Wolters Kluwer experts are now available to reporters wishing to discuss any of the following key tax bill provisions including:

Western Union and Mercado Pago Alliance Extends to the United States and Canada

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Western Union and Mercado Pago today announced growth in their existing relationship, giving United States and Canadian customers ability to send money from Western Union’s mobile app, its website, or from one of its retail locations to Mercado Pago wallet accounts in Mexico.

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  • Western Union and Mercado Pago today announced growth in their existing relationship, giving United States and Canadian customers ability to send money from Western Union’s mobile app, its website, or from one of its retail locations to Mercado Pago wallet accounts in Mexico.
  • Once sent, the money is credited in Mercado Pago accounts without leaving the comforts of home.
  • The agreement with Mercado Pago reinforces Western Union’s leadership role helping Mexicans conveniently send money worldwide over digital and retail channels.
  • “Western Union and Mercado Pago collectively share a mission to increase customers’ access to digital and traditional financial services,” said Claudia Reyes, Vice President and General Manager, Western Union Mexico.

The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association Held the Pairing Dinner with M.O.F.s in Lyon

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (JSS), in collaboration with the Union de la Sommellerie Française, hosted a dinner at Institute Lyfe (formerly Paul Bocuse Institute) in Lyon, France, on February 19th at 7 pm.

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  • The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (JSS), in collaboration with the Union de la Sommellerie Française, hosted a dinner at Institute Lyfe (formerly Paul Bocuse Institute) in Lyon, France, on February 19th at 7 pm.
  • title, an award given to artisans with advanced skills deemed worthy successors of French culture, showcased their expertise by pairing sake with French cuisine.
  • The dinner, attended by approximately 40 professionals in the alcohol industry, paired a selection of six types of sake, ranging from sparkling to aged varieties, with a six-course French meal, including dessert.
  • Sake is now exported to 75 countries and regions, with an export value of 41.1 billion yen as of 2023.

Questions and answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal medicinal products, including those from a ‘non-European’ tradition

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Sunday, March 10, 2024

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      Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC)

      Questions & Answers on the European Union framework
      for (traditional) herbal medicinal products, including those
      from a ?non-European? tradition

      Table of Content
      1.

    • European Pharmacopoeia

      SAWP

      Scientific Advice Working Party

      SmPC

      Summary of Product Characteristics

      THMP

      Traditional Herbal Medicinal Product

      TUR

      Traditional Use Registration

      WEU

      Well-Established Use

      Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.

    • Terminology of herbal medicinal products (Q&A 1-4)

      Question 1
      What are herbal substances, herbal preparations, and herbal medicinal products?

    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
    • Question 4
      Are food supplements regulated under the European Union (EU) pharmaceutical legislation
      for (traditional) herbal medicinal products ((T)HMPs)?
    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
    • Regulation of herbal medicinal products in the European Union (Q&A 511)

      Question 5
      Where to find the pharmaceutical legislation and dossier requirements for herbal medicinal
      products (HMPs), including traditional herbal medicinal products (THMPs), in the European
      Union (EU)?

    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
    • These countries have,
      through the EEA agreement, adopted the complete Union acquis on medicinal products and are
      consequently parties to the Union procedures.
    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
    • Specific provisions for traditional herbal medicinal products (Q&A 1221)

      Question 12
      Which indications can be granted for traditional herbal medicinal products (THMPs)?

    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
    • Nov. 2023
      Answer 17

      Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.

    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.
    • Question 29
      Does the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) hold a specific database on
      (registered) authorised (traditional) herbal medicinal products ((T)HMPs)?
    • Discussion with Member States intended to be

      Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.

    • Questions & Answers on the European Union framework for (traditional) herbal
      medicinal products, including those from a ?non-European? tradition
      EMA/HMPC/402684/2013 Rev.

Procedural advice on the accelerated assessment of marketing authorisation applications pursuant to Article 44 (3) of Regulation (EU) No 2019/6

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Sunday, March 10, 2024

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      Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP)

      Procedural advice on the accelerated assessment of
      marketing authorisation applications pursuant to Article
      44 (3) of Regulation (EU) No 2019/6

      Table of contents
      1.

    • Accelerated assessment of the marketing authorisation application ....... 5
      6.1.
    • It only applies to marketing authorisation applications and does not cover any postauthorisation procedure.
    • The document replaces the ?Guideline on the procedure for accelerated
      assessment pursuant to Article 39(8) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004' (EMEA/CVMP/32995/2006).
    • General considerations
      The accelerated assessment procedure is applicable to marketing authorisation applications for
      veterinary medicinal products falling within the scope of Article 44(3) of Regulation (EU) 2019/6.
    • An accelerated assessment request has to be agreed by the CVMP before submission of
      a marketing authorisation application as it introduces changes in the operation of the CVMP and
      procedure timelines.
    • A
      decision on accelerated assessment will be taken without prejudice to the (future) CVMP opinion
      (positive or negative) on the granting of a marketing authorisation.
    • It forms the basis for requesting an accelerated assessment and should be
      followed unless otherwise justified.
    • Procedural advice on the accelerated assessment of marketing authorisation
      applications pursuant to Article 44 (3) of Regulation (EU) No 2019/6
      EMA/CVMP/32995/2006 ? Rev.2

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      5.3.

    • Request for an accelerated assessment procedure
      The formal request for an accelerated assessment should be submitted approximately 3-2 months prior
      to the actual submission of the marketing authorisation application.
    • Applicants are also reminded that evaluation under accelerated assessment is subject to
      the same evidence requirements for marketing authorisation as an evaluation under standard
      timetable.
    • Procedural advice on the accelerated assessment of marketing authorisation
      applications pursuant to Article 44 (3) of Regulation (EU) No 2019/6
      EMA/CVMP/32995/2006 ? Rev.2

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      6.2.

    • ** The timing of the documents should be at least 11 working days in advance of the CVMP plenary meeting

      Procedural advice on the accelerated assessment of marketing authorisation
      applications pursuant to Article 44 (3) of Regulation (EU) No 2019/6
      EMA/CVMP/32995/2006 ? Rev.2

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      7.2.

    • Procedural advice on the accelerated assessment of marketing authorisation
      applications pursuant to Article 44 (3) of Regulation (EU) No 2019/6
      EMA/CVMP/32995/2006 ? Rev.2

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White House Touts Title Insurance Waiver Program as Promise of SavingsBut Program Doesn't Help First-Time Homebuyers or Low-Income Households, says American Land Title Association

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Friday, March 8, 2024

In reality, the pilot only covers refinancings – which would exclusively benefit existing high-income homeowners and would not affect first-time homebuyers at all.

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  • In reality, the pilot only covers refinancings – which would exclusively benefit existing high-income homeowners and would not affect first-time homebuyers at all.
  • Ninety percent of title companies are small businesses, many of them women-owned, and these businesses operate in every county in the country.
  • The American Land Title Association (ALTA) is committed to working with policymakers to thoughtfully address housing affordability and opportunity while also protecting consumers and their most important investments.
  • To read ALTA's previous statement on the White House announcement of the waiver pilot program click here: ALTA Says White House Attack on Title Insurance Offers False Promise of Savings
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Connected Nation applauds the President's commitment to bring high-speed internet to every American

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Friday, March 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Ferree, Chairman & CEO of Connected Nation, issued the below statement following President Joe Biden's State of the Union address:

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  • WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Ferree, Chairman & CEO of Connected Nation, issued the below statement following President Joe Biden's State of the Union address:
    We join in the optimism that this period of unprecedented investment in American broadband represents.
  • "We join in the optimism that this period of unprecedented investment in American broadband represents.
  • Indeed, history IS watching, and therefore it is critical that every effort be made to ensure that this unique moment is not squandered but truly delivers on the promise of providing fast, affordable, reliable, low-latency Internet access to all Americans.
  • Everyone belongs in a Connected Nation."