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Clarkson University Professor Elected to New York State Board of Regents

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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POTSDAM, NY, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seema Rivera, an Associate Professor of the Institute for STEM Education at Clarkson University has been elected to the New York State Board of Regents by the State Legislature.

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  • POTSDAM, NY, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seema Rivera, an Associate Professor of the Institute for STEM Education at Clarkson University has been elected to the New York State Board of Regents by the State Legislature.
  • The Board of Regents is comprised of 17 members elected by the Legislature for five-year terms.
  • Rivera has served on her local school board for the past nine years, a role she will step down from to accept the Board of Regents position.
  • Rivera’s election to the New York State Board of Regents is a well-deserved recognition of the quality of her research and experience in STEM education,” said Clarkson University President Marc P. Christensen, Ph.D., P.E.

Avangrid Powers Up Five Vineyard Wind 1 Turbines, Delivers Clean Energy to 30,000 Massachusetts Homes

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240222142511/en/
    A GE Haliade-X Turbine Stands in the Vineyard Wind 1 Project Area 15 Miles South of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
  • “Across Massachusetts, in 30,000 homes and businesses, when you turn on the light, you will now be using clean, affordable energy.
  • “The winds of change are blowing through Massachusetts, as Vineyard Wind now powers 30,000 homes in our state with clean, renewable energy,” said Senator Markey.
  • “Vineyard Wind is now delivering clean energy to the grid and our homes produced right off our shores!

CRAIG WILLIAMS CHALLENGES DAVE SUNDAY TO A SERIES OF 10 DEBATES AROUND PA

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Craig Williams, former Federal Prosecutor, Marine Combat Veteran, and State Representative, emerged as a formidable advocate for justice and safety at the Philadelphia Criminal Inn of Court's Attorney General Forum last evening. As the most qualified Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Attorney General, Williams directly engaged with four Democrat challengers, underscoring his unwavering dedication and principled approach to tackling the state's urgent crime issues.

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  • The discussion revolved around the Gun Violence Task Force, which Rep. Williams re-designed in 2022 legislation to focus on felony gun prosecution in Philadelphia.
  • It was the same "hiding" strategy deployed in the endorsement process, which party bosses invoked virtually with no debates.
  • In contrast, Craig Williams, undeterred by being a more qualified underdog, stepped into the forum ready to advocate for the tough, necessary measures to make Pennsylvania safe.
  • With that, Williams issued a debate challenge to Sunday, who so far has been able to avoid being on stage with Williams.

Kurt Daudt Joins Stateside in a Full-Time Role; Promoted to Vice President

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stateside Associates, the largest state and local government affairs firm, announced today that Kurt Daudt is joining the firm in a full-time role and is being promoted to Vice President.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stateside Associates, the largest state and local government affairs firm, announced today that Kurt Daudt is joining the firm in a full-time role and is being promoted to Vice President.
  • Daudt has been working with Stateside since 2019 in a primarily consultative role, delivering diverse public affairs solutions to clients, while serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
  • "Bringing Kurt on full time and elevating him to Vice President was an easy, but milestone, decision for us," said Michael Behm, Stateside's Co-CEO.
  • "Kurt is respected by policymakers and leaders across the country and on both ends of the political spectrum," said Johnathan Lozier, Senior Vice President.

Kern County Water Agency Marks Historic Water Year 2023, Securing Water Supply for the Region

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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The Kern County Water Agency (Agency) announces the successful culmination of Water Year 2023.

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  • The Kern County Water Agency (Agency) announces the successful culmination of Water Year 2023.
  • The year was marked by unprecedented water levels in the Kern River and record-breaking precipitation, securing water supply for the previously drought-stricken Bakersfield and neighboring communities.
  • The Agency and the Water Association of Kern County collaborated in commemorating this historic water year with a visual narrative video entitled “ Charting The Course: Managing an Extraordinary Water Year 2023 .”
    This press release features multimedia.
  • Notably, all water destined for Kern County remained in the county, benefiting the local community and economy.

California Housing Finance Agency Director Elected to National Board; Agency Earns Two Awards

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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The California Housing Finance Agency has once again received national recognition for being a leader and an innovator in government housing finance.

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  • The California Housing Finance Agency has once again received national recognition for being a leader and an innovator in government housing finance.
  • At the organization’s annual conference in Boston last week, the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) announced that CalHFA Executive Director Tiena Johnson Hall had been elected by her peers to serve on the NCSHA Board of Directors for 2024.
  • Additionally, CalHFA’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program and its recent Financing System Overhaul stood out among the top initiatives from around the country, earning Awards for Program Excellence.
  • The California Housing Finance Agency was created in 1975 with the goal of helping more Californians find a place to call home.

New Southern California Water Bank Improves Water Supply Reliability for Millions

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Officials from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency celebrated the key milestone today.

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  • Officials from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency celebrated the key milestone today.
  • The High Desert Water Bank, a partnership between the two agencies, allows Metropolitan to store State Water Project supplies in the Antelope Valley groundwater basin.
  • When needed, water can be pumped back out using newly built wells and delivered to Southern California communities through the California Aqueduct.
  • Through the optimization of water resources and development of groundwater storage, the Agency maintains a reliable, sustainable, and affordable water supply.

Metropolitan, Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency to celebrate new regional water storage

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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Metropolitan Water District of Southern California:

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  • Metropolitan Water District of Southern California:
    Officials from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency will celebrate completion of the first stage of the High Desert Water Bank, a critical groundwater storage project that will significantly increase Southern California’s water supply reliability by allowing Metropolitan to store up to 280,000 acre-feet of State Water Project supplies in the Antelope Valley groundwater basin.
  • Backdrop/tours of the High Desert Water Bank, including turnout facilities from the California Aqueduct and large-scale spreading basins.
  • Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency received its charter as a regional water Agency from the State Legislature in 1959.
  • Through the optimization of water resources and development of groundwater storage, the Agency maintains a reliable, sustainable, and affordable water supply.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Historic Wave Energy Legislation into Law

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq Capital Market: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), a leading, publicly traded onshore wave energy developer, applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing California Senate Bill 605 ("SB 605") into law - a historic moment for wave energy in America.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq Capital Market: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), a leading, publicly traded onshore wave energy developer, applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing California Senate Bill 605 ("SB 605") into law - a historic moment for wave energy in America.
  • The legislation directs the California Energy Commission to evaluate the feasibility of wave and tidal energy in California, including the costs and benefits of implementing the technology across the state's coastline.
  • I thank Governor Newsom for signing this important legislation into law," said Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego), who introduced and authored SB 605.
  • The California Energy Commission will work with various state agencies and stakeholders to identify suitable locations for wave energy and tidal energy projects in both Californian and federal waters.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Historic Wave Energy Legislation into Law

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq Capital Market: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), a leading, publicly traded onshore wave energy developer, applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing California Senate Bill 605 ("SB 605") into law - a historic moment for wave energy in America.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq Capital Market: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), a leading, publicly traded onshore wave energy developer, applauds California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing California Senate Bill 605 ("SB 605") into law - a historic moment for wave energy in America.
  • The legislation directs the California Energy Commission to evaluate the feasibility of wave and tidal energy in California, including the costs and benefits of implementing the technology across the state's coastline.
  • I thank Governor Newsom for signing this important legislation into law," said Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego), who introduced and authored SB 605.
  • The California Energy Commission will work with various state agencies and stakeholders to identify suitable locations for wave energy and tidal energy projects in both Californian and federal waters.