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What’s the secret to attracting more women into politics? Give them more resources

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

But research also shows quotas can divide public opinion, and they work better in some contexts than others.

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  • But research also shows quotas can divide public opinion, and they work better in some contexts than others.
  • With this in mind, we wanted to test alternative measures to support women in politics, which also attract public support.
  • And so, women need more support to ensure they can run for local government and be supported once in office.
  • Read more:
    The Liberal Party is failing women miserably compared to other democracies, and needs quotas

Challenges for women politicians

  • Women face unique challenges as politicians.
  • Our research shows a major issue facing women politicians is their competing work and family roles.
  • Trying to meet the demands of work, family and politics creates role strain for women politicians.

Gender responsive governments

  • Governments have long toyed with the question: how do you centre gender in decision-making to create governments that support women and men equally?
  • To understand these questions, we conducted an experiment drawing reponses from more than 25,000 people in Australia, Canada and the United States.
  • They are thinking about re-running in the next election but find managing work and family life to be difficult.

Where to from here?

  • Well, it is clear that women need additional resources to remain in office.
  • We know from decades of national statistics that women are underrepresented in all areas of government – local, state and federal.
  • Our latest work finds that citizens are supportive of these concrete solutions to support women in politics and lift women’s participation rate.


Leah Ruppanner receives funding from the Australian Research Council for a grant with the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA). Andrea Carson receives funding from an ARC Linkage grant with the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA). This latest research was supported through Professor Carson's fellowship with the Women's Leadership Institute Australia (WILA).

Orvis Releases New Helios™, Shattering Industry Standards with the Most Accurate Fly Rod Ever Manufactured

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

MANCHESTER, Vt., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orvis, the family-owned and operated outdoor retailer that pioneered the modern fly rod, announces its next generation of Helios rods. The new Helios is four times more accurate than its ground-breaking predecessor the Helios 3 (H3) and is 25 percent stronger and 10 percent lighter in hand. The result is an intuitive fly rod that is defining a new era in fly rod manufacturing.  

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  • MANCHESTER, Vt., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orvis , the family-owned and operated outdoor retailer that pioneered the modern fly rod, announces its next generation of Helios rods.
  • The result is an intuitive fly rod that is defining a new era in fly rod manufacturing.
  • "Helios rods are what people think of when they think of Orvis innovation and leadership in fly fishing," said Orvis President Simon Perkins.
  • The Helios fly rod collection (MSRP $1098-$1198) is available online and at select independent fly shops and Orvis retail stores.

Austal USA expands manufacturing capacity with design for new facility and shiplift

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Mobile, Ala., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Austal USA announced the start of design for a new manufacturing facility signifying a major expansion of the company’s Mobile, Ala. shipyard capability.

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  • Mobile, Ala., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Austal USA announced the start of design for a new manufacturing facility signifying a major expansion of the company’s Mobile, Ala. shipyard capability.
  • The infrastructure expansion, which will be to the south of Austal USA’s current waterfront facility, will include a new assembly building, waterfront improvements, and a new shiplift system.
  • In addition to the manufacturing capacity of the new buildings, the shiplift will provide a safe and reliable system to launch ships as they are completed in the assembly buildings.
  • In all, the Mobile facility covers 180 acres and, when this project is complete, over 1.5 million square feet of indoor manufacturing space.

Relief Mental Health Expands Access to Treatment: IV Ketamine Now Available in Additional Chicagoland Clinics

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Relief Mental Health , a leading provider of innovative mental health treatments, announced today the expansion of IV ketamine to multiple clinics across the Chicagoland area, including Chicago West Loop, Northbrook, Oak Brook , Orland Park and St. Charles.

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  • Relief Mental Health , a leading provider of innovative mental health treatments, announced today the expansion of IV ketamine to multiple clinics across the Chicagoland area, including Chicago West Loop, Northbrook, Oak Brook , Orland Park and St. Charles.
  • "We are pleased to extend our IV ketamine services to additional clinics throughout Chicagoland," said Susan Mueller, CEO, Relief Mental Health.
  • The decision to expand IV ketamine treatment services reflects Relief’s commitment to providing comprehensive, personalized care to patients in need.
  • Relief Mental Health remains steadfast in its dedication to promoting mental wellness and empowering individuals to reclaim their lives from the grips of mental illness.

Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail Brings Focus to Black History in the Blue Ridge Mountains

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Monday, February 5, 2024

ASHEVILLE, N.C. , Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, Asheville's Black heritage and culture is on permanent display around the city through a new walking trail. Unveiled in December 2023, the Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail is the first of its kind in Western North Carolina and one of a few Black heritage trails in the 13-state Appalachian region. It marks a significant milestone in the growing effort to amplify and preserve Affrilachian heritage, granting visitors an opportunity to retrace compelling narratives that make up Asheville's Black history – including stories that have never been shared in a public space. 

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  • Unveiled in December 2023, the Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail is the first of its kind in Western North Carolina and one of a few Black heritage trails in the 13-state Appalachian region.
  • The trail comprises 14 stops and 20 panels across three historically significant Black neighborhoods.
  • Pulling forward the legacy and history of Affrilachia has informed numerous local businesses, artists and creators in the Asheville area.
  • STEP OFF THE TRAIL AND INTO COMMUNITY:
    Black Wall Street AVL continues this legacy of Black commerce with its business incubator and events space.

BAE Systems Acquires British Technology Business Malloy Aeronautics

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Friday, February 2, 2024

BAE Systems has acquired Malloy Aeronautics – a leading company in innovative heavy lift drone and aeronautical technologies.

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  • BAE Systems has acquired Malloy Aeronautics – a leading company in innovative heavy lift drone and aeronautical technologies.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240202029523/en/
    A CGI of the T-650 UAS, an electric heavy lift air system under development by Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Malloy Aeronautics designs and supplies all-electric uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) to both civil and military customers.
  • Malloy Aeronautics will be part of FalconWorks , the research and development business within BAE Systems’ Air sector.

Public and Private Works Projects Honored by Statewide Engineering Association

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

These honor award projects are being recognized for demonstrating an exceptional degree of innovation, complexity, achievement, and value.

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  • These honor award projects are being recognized for demonstrating an exceptional degree of innovation, complexity, achievement, and value.
  • As the prime consultant, GHD provided project planning, public outreach, permitting, grant assistance, engineering design, and engineering services during construction.
  • ACEC California is a 60 plus year-old, nonprofit association of private consulting engineering and land surveying firms.
  • As a statewide organization, we are dedicated to enhancing the consulting engineering and land surveying professions, protecting the general public, and promoting use of the private sector in the growth and development of our state.

EQS-News: BB Biotech AG: End of year biotech equity market rally – M&A and end of rate hike cycle

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Media release as at January 19, 2024

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  • Media release as at January 19, 2024
    Portfolio of BB Biotech AG as at December 31, 2023
    In 2023, global equity performed better than anticipated by many.
  • Consequently, BB Biotech ended the year with a net loss of CHF 207 mn.
  • This represents a 5% return based on the volume-weighted average closing price of BB Biotech shares in December 2023.
  • The US central bank held rates steady in the fall, lifting market sentiment in the last two months of 2023.

JPMorgan Chase Announces Expanded Roles for Top Executives

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) today announced new and increased responsibilities for a number of key executives that will build upon the company’s successes and continue to position the firm for the future.

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  • JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) today announced new and increased responsibilities for a number of key executives that will build upon the company’s successes and continue to position the firm for the future.
  • Doug Petno, CEO of the Commercial Bank, will lead an expanded Commercial Banking business, which will also encompass the Global Corporate Banking group.
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America (“U.S.”), with operations worldwide.
  • JPMorgan Chase had $3.9 trillion in assets and $328 billion in stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2023.

Firefly Aerospace Onboarded as Launch Provider for the NRO with Alpha Rocket

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

CEDAR PARK, Texas, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Aerospace, Inc., an end-to-end space transportation company, today announced it was selected by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to serve as a launch provider with Firefly's Alpha rocket. As part of the NRO's Streamlined Launch Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract (SLIC), the agreement has a 10-year ordering period with a ceiling value of $700 million across all firm fixed-price task orders.

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  • CEDAR PARK, Texas, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Aerospace, Inc. , an end-to-end space transportation company, today announced it was selected by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to serve as a launch provider with Firefly's Alpha rocket.
  • "Firefly is ready to support the NRO's responsive space needs as we continue to advance our rapid launch operations capability," said Bill Weber, CEO of Firefly Aerospace.
  • The SLIC program was established by the NRO's Office of Space Launch to leverage commercial best practices for responsive space missions and encourage competition among emerging launch providers.
  • SLIC is open to U.S. launch vehicles with a proven orbital record and allows providers to bid dedicated, rideshare, or multi-manifest launch services.