Senator Warner

FICO and U.S. Senator Mark Warner to Host Series of Credit Education Events in Richmond

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Senator Mark Warner’s office are teaming up to host a series of Score A Better Future™ credit education workshops as part of the “Virginia Financial Empowerment Series” in the Richmond area March 19-21.

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  • Senator Mark Warner’s office are teaming up to host a series of Score A Better Future™ credit education workshops as part of the “Virginia Financial Empowerment Series” in the Richmond area March 19-21.
  • The Virginia Financial Empowerment Series is an initiative led by Senator Warner's office, dedicated to advancing and fostering best practices in financial literacy among Virginians.
  • Facilitated by FICO’s Score A Better Future program, the workshops in the series seek to educate individuals about financial literacy tied to credit scores.
  • "Financial literacy empowers individuals to make informed decisions, build wealth, and secure their financial well-being,” said Senator Warner.

Senator Mark Warner Visits ReAlta Life Sciences’ Biotech Research Facility, Highlights Importance of Rare Disease Innovation

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

ReAlta Life Sciences (“ReAlta”), Inc., a clinical mid-stage biotech company focused on harnessing the power of the immune system to address life-threatening diseases, was pleased to welcome Senator Mark R. Warner (D-Va) for an in-depth visit with the ReAlta management team, members of the ReAlta board of directors, and local investors on October 2, 2023.

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  • ReAlta Life Sciences (“ReAlta”), Inc., a clinical mid-stage biotech company focused on harnessing the power of the immune system to address life-threatening diseases, was pleased to welcome Senator Mark R. Warner (D-Va) for an in-depth visit with the ReAlta management team, members of the ReAlta board of directors, and local investors on October 2, 2023.
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    Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va) with ReAlta CEO Dr. Ulrich Thienel, board chairman Edward Heidt, Jr., CMO Dr. Kenji Cunnion, CSO Dr. Neel Krishna, and ReAlta staff.
  • “ReAlta is on the cutting edge of research in a variety of fronts – from COVID to birth asphyxia,” said Sen. Mark R. Warner.
  • The company looks forward to continuing to push the boundaries of what is possible in the fight against life-threatening rare diseases.

Richmond-Petersburg Region is a Winner of the National Build Back Better Regional Challenge

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Friday, September 2, 2022

The coalition is one of only 21 coalitions to receive funding from the Build Back Better Regional Challenge.

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  • The coalition is one of only 21 coalitions to receive funding from the Build Back Better Regional Challenge.
  • Coalition members will leverage the Build Back Better Regional Challenge funding for six construction and programmatic projects.
  • Funding from the Build Back Better Regional Challenge will help the region create a secure supply of essential medicines for the U.S., re-shore manufacturing by tapping into new technologies, and reduce the cost and increase access to quality medicines for Americans.
  • "We thank the General Assembly and governor, GO Virginia and VEDP for strong and growing support for this emerging regional cluster.

Clean Energy Applauds Bipartisan Senate Bill Supporting Renewable Natural Gas Tax Credit to Help Fight Climate Change

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

Senators Richard Burr (R) from North Carolina and Mark Warner (D) from Virginia introduced today the Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2022 in the United States Senate, which provides a $1 per gallon tax credit for renewable natural gas (RNG) used as a transportation fuel.

Key Points: 
  • Senators Richard Burr (R) from North Carolina and Mark Warner (D) from Virginia introduced today the Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2022 in the United States Senate, which provides a $1 per gallon tax credit for renewable natural gas (RNG) used as a transportation fuel.
  • But more should be done to encourage the use of this incredibly clean fuel and this legislation introduced by Senators Warner and Burr does that.
  • Our mission is to decarbonize transportation through the development and delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG), a sustainable fuel derived from organic waste.
  • Clean Energy allows thousands of vehicles, from airport shuttles to city buses to waste and heavy-duty trucks, to reduce their amount of climate-harming greenhouse gas.

Workiva Inc. Applauds Bipartisan Introduction of the Financial Data Transparency Act in the U.S. Senate

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

The Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA) would direct eight major U.S. financial regulatory agencies to adopt uniform, machine-readable data standards for the information they are already required to collect from regulated entities.

Key Points: 
  • The Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA) would direct eight major U.S. financial regulatory agencies to adopt uniform, machine-readable data standards for the information they are already required to collect from regulated entities.
  • This proposal complements other legislative efforts to transform government data into open, smart, searchable, and downloadable formats without proprietary restrictions.
  • At a time when bipartisan support for issues is hard to come by, the Financial Data Transparency Act demonstrates that innovation and capital market efficiency are areas for agreement, said Workiva Inc. CEO Marty Vanderploeg.
  • We build and deliver the worlds leading regulatory, financial, and ESG reporting solutions to meet stakeholder demands for action, transparency, and disclosure of financial and non-financial data.

Boeing Names Northern Virginia Office Its Global Headquarters; Establishes Research & Technology Hub

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

In addition to designating Northern Virginia as its new headquarters, Boeing plans to develop a research & technology hub in the area to harness and attract engineering and technical capabilities.

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  • In addition to designating Northern Virginia as its new headquarters, Boeing plans to develop a research & technology hub in the area to harness and attract engineering and technical capabilities.
  • At its Chicago office, less office space will be required for the employees who will continue to be based there.
  • As part of its effort to tap into engineering and technology talent across the U.S and around the world, Boeing plans to establish a research and technology hub in Northern Virginia.
  • This new hub in Northern Virginia will follow the successful implementation of this technology strategy in other regions."

Clemente Campaign Calls Out Gooditis for Innacurate Campaign Attacks

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Between 2013 and 2016, Clemente exclusively worked on passage of the Miner's Protection Act with Senators Warner and Kaine and the entire Virginia Democratic Congressional delegation.

Key Points: 
  • Between 2013 and 2016, Clemente exclusively worked on passage of the Miner's Protection Act with Senators Warner and Kaine and the entire Virginia Democratic Congressional delegation.
  • Nick Clemente spokesman Colin Sudduth stated, "Nick Clemente has a proven record of working in a bi-partisan manner to help make people's lives better.
  • Gooditis is clearly no Mark Warner and has no record to run on other than disparaging great bi-partisan efforts by Senator Mark Warner and Nick Clemente.
  • Nick Clemente did what Wendy Gooditis has been unable to do:bring both parties together to get things done for working-class families."

Soleo Health Strongly Supports Introduction of New Home Infusion Legislation

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

If enacted into law, S.2652 will enable some of Medicare’s most fragile patients -- including those who are immune-compromised and those with congestive heart failure -- to receive and/or continue receiving home infusion services. The measure would modify a current Medicare requirement that a healthcare professional must be present in a patient’s home for home infusion services to be reimbursed in addition to recognizing the value of both cognitive and professional services provided by home infusion pharmacies.

Key Points: 
  • Soleo Health , an innovative leader and national provider of complex specialty pharmacy and infusion services, announced today its strong support of the introduction of S.2652 , The Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act by U.S.
  • This legislation would ensure patients access to life-saving home infusion therapy by providing appropriate reimbursement for such professional services.
  • We thank Senators Warner and Scott for their work on this important issue, said Drew Walk, chief executive officer at Soleo Health.
  • Frisco, Texas-based Soleo Health is an innovative national provider of complex specialty pharmacy and infusion services administered in the home or at alternate sites of care.