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Respect Together Hosts Day of Events in Celebration of 23rd Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Respect Together, formerly the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, will be hosting a series of events on Wednesday, April 10th, in commemoration of the 23rd annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign. For the past 23 years, Respect Together's national division, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), has coordinated the theme, materials, and campaign for SAAM each April. This year's theme, "Building Connected Communities," focuses on the crucial role of inclusive, equitable, and connected communities in preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Respect Together, formerly the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, will be hosting a series of events on Wednesday, April 10th, in commemoration of the 23rd annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign.
  • For the past 23 years, Respect Together's national division, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) , has coordinated the theme, materials, and campaign for SAAM each April.
  • This year's theme, "Building Connected Communities," focuses on the crucial role of inclusive, equitable, and connected communities in preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.
  • The series of events will kick off on the evening of April 9th with lighting the PA State Capitol Building teal, the color that represents sexual violence prevention.

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS TO BOOST INVESTMENT IN SMALL INDEPENDENT PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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BOSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced it will increase reimbursement rates to qualifying small, independent primary care practices in Massachusetts. The announcement comes at a critical time, as the percentage of Massachusetts patients who report being able to see their doctor when needed fell to a record low in 2023.

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  • BOSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced it will increase reimbursement rates to qualifying small, independent primary care practices in Massachusetts.
  • As part of this new initiative, eligible primary care practices in Blue Cross' network will start receiving increases in their reimbursements - as much as 30%.
  • The funding will assist small independent primary care practices and is not expected to increase members' total costs.
  • Blue Cross' " Virtual Care Team Feature " also gives members access to a team of primary care providers through Carbon Health and Firefly Health.

Dominica reaches monumental agreement with other Caribbean Citizenship by Investment nations

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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This landmark pact included setting a minimum CBIP price threshold to US$200,000, elucidating the commitment of Caribbean CBI countries to solidify their commitment and maintain the dialogue with international partners.

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  • This landmark pact included setting a minimum CBIP price threshold to US$200,000, elucidating the commitment of Caribbean CBI countries to solidify their commitment and maintain the dialogue with international partners.
  • Dominica continues to demonstrate receptiveness towards enhancing and maintaining the integrity of the CBIP .
  • This is evident in the EU officials visit to Dominica on 24 January 2024 with the OECS countries to discuss the Caribbean CBIPs.
  • The legislation standardises due diligence, information between CBIPs, and sets minimum price structures to ensure no applicants could apply for citizenship ‘below a particular fixed rate’.

St Kitts and Nevis leads the regional agreement on Citizenship by Investment regulations

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Caribbean CBIPs are designed to obtain foreign direct investments (FDIs) to support socio-economic developments in exchange for citizenship through thorough stringent due diligence processes.

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  • Caribbean CBIPs are designed to obtain foreign direct investments (FDIs) to support socio-economic developments in exchange for citizenship through thorough stringent due diligence processes.
  • The current Charmain of the OECS, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, spearheaded this initiative to enhance collaboration among the five Caribbean CBI countries.
  • In this instance, St Kitts and Nevis and Caribbean CBIP countries have collectively adopted CBI legislation that maintains the integrity and security of Caribbean CBIPs.
  • Although ahead of the curve, St Kitts and Nevis introduced new legislation last year addressing many of these areas now reflected in the Memorandum of Agreement, including increasing the investment thresholds.

TILT Holdings Crowned a NECANN Cup Winner Third Year in a Row

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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PHOENIX, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TILT Holdings Inc. (“TILT” or the “Company”) (Cboe: TILT) (OTCQB: TLLTF), a global provider of cannabis business solutions including inhalation technologies, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, brand development and retail, announced today that its subsidiary Standard Farms won first place for best vape cartridge in the 2024 NECANN Cup with the Mimosa Liquid Live Rosin “All-in-One” Vape using the Jupiter/CCELL Voca Pro hardware.

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  • PHOENIX, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TILT Holdings Inc. (“TILT” or the “Company”) (Cboe: TILT) (OTCQB: TLLTF), a global provider of cannabis business solutions including inhalation technologies, cultivation, manufacturing, processing, brand development and retail, announced today that its subsidiary Standard Farms won first place for best vape cartridge in the 2024 NECANN Cup with the Mimosa Liquid Live Rosin “All-in-One” Vape using the Jupiter/CCELL Voca Pro hardware.
  • “Being awarded the best vape product at one of the nation’s leading cannabis competitions with our sought-after Mimosa live rosin strain helps solidify TILT’s position as an industry leader in product and hardware innovation,” said Tim Conder, Chief Executive Officer of TILT.
  • “Our team deserves recognition for their commitment to delivering the best cannabis products across the markets we serve.”
    Standard Farms’ Voca Pro Liquid Live Rosin "All-In-One" Vape combines the functionality of a high-quality hardware device with the potency and efficacy of a solventless cannabis input material.
  • Massachusetts patients and consumers can find Standard Farms products in-store at any of the Commonwealth Alternative Care , Inc. locations across the state or place an online order for pick-up or delivery at commonwealthaltcare.org .

Bradford County, PA to Transition to Online Sheriff’s Sales

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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By moving online, the sheriff’s office intends to streamline the auction process and increase accessibility by allowing all participants to bid remotely.

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  • By moving online, the sheriff’s office intends to streamline the auction process and increase accessibility by allowing all participants to bid remotely.
  • Bid4Assets has recently hosted successful online foreclosure sales for multiple sheriff’s offices in Pennsylvania, including Montgomery, Monroe, Berks, Adams and Philadelphia Counties.
  • We’re thrilled to see Bradford County making this transition.”
    Bid4Assets was founded in 1999 and conducted the first online tax sale and the first online federal forfeiture auction in the U.S., both in 2000.
  • Bid4Assets pioneered the first online sheriff’s sale in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2020.

FIBRA Macquarie México Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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FIBRA Macquarie México (FIBRA Macquarie) (BMV: FIBRAMQ) announced that it will host an earnings conference call and webcast presentation on Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. CT / 1:00 p.m.

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  • FIBRA Macquarie México (FIBRA Macquarie) (BMV: FIBRAMQ) announced that it will host an earnings conference call and webcast presentation on Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. CT / 1:00 p.m.
  • FIBRA Macquarie will release first quarter 2024 results on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 after market close.
  • Please ask for the FIBRA Macquarie First Quarter 2024 Earnings Call.
  • A webcast archive of the conference call and a copy of FIBRA Macquarie’s financial information for the first quarter 2024 will also be available on FIBRA Macquarie’s website, www.fibramacquarie.com .

Vineyard Wind Named Climate Change Project of the Year by Environmental Business Council of New England

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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The award, which was established in January 2020, recognizes a project or endeavor which demonstrates leadership in climate change.

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  • The award, which was established in January 2020, recognizes a project or endeavor which demonstrates leadership in climate change.
  • “We are honored and grateful to receive this important recognition for our Vineyard Wind 1 project, and thank the Environmental Business Council for their partnership and support as we work together to take urgent action on climate change,” said Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra.
  • Vineyard Wind 1 is the first large-scale offshore wind project in the United States.
  • In July 2021, Vineyard Wind signed the first Project Labor Agreement for an offshore wind project in the United States, which outlined the creation of 500 union jobs through the project.

Avangrid Receives Federal Record of Decision for New England Wind

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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New England Wind, consisting of the New England Wind 1 and New England Wind 2 projects, has the potential to create thousands of jobs and provide enough clean, reliable energy to power nearly 1 million homes and businesses in the region.

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  • New England Wind, consisting of the New England Wind 1 and New England Wind 2 projects, has the potential to create thousands of jobs and provide enough clean, reliable energy to power nearly 1 million homes and businesses in the region.
  • With this federal approval, New England Wind stands apart as the most advanced and shovel-ready offshore wind opportunity in the Northeast region.
  • “We applaud the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for issuing the Record of Decision for New England Wind.
  • BOEM’s Record of Decision for Avangrid’s New England Wind lease area represents a key and substantial step in the direction of moving forward on offshore wind.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines awards nearly $20 million to support communities through the Member Impact Fund

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) joined efforts with 94 financial institution members to provide nearly $20 million to hundreds of non-profit and government organizations.

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  • The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) joined efforts with 94 financial institution members to provide nearly $20 million to hundreds of non-profit and government organizations.
  • The Member Impact Fund is one way FHLB Des Moines supports a strong community banking system, which is foundational to a thriving community.
  • The more than 500 grants combining both member institutions and FHLB Des Moines awards range from $10,000 to $5.13 million, bringing the total awarded to more than $26 million.
  • U.S territories: $20,000 was awarded to each U.S. territory
    FHLB Des Moines created the Member Impact Fund in 2023 to provide support and funding to targeted communities within its district.