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2023 American Women Quarters Rolls and Bags™ – Bessie Coleman On Sale February 14

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Washington, DC, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) 2023 American Women Quarter dollar honoring Bessie Coleman – Rolls and Bags, will be available for purchase February 14 at noon EST.

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  • Washington, DC, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) 2023 American Women Quarter dollar honoring Bessie Coleman – Rolls and Bags, will be available for purchase February 14 at noon EST.
  • The Bessie Coleman quarter is the sixth coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program, a four-year series that celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women who have shaped history.
  • The American Women Quarters Rolls and Bags are also available for purchase through the Mint’s Subscription Program .
  • Shop the American Women Quarters Program today and start collecting this historic series honoring extraordinary women whose achievements, triumphs, and legacies reflect the strength and resilience of our Nation.

United States Mint Announces 2024 American Women Quarters™ Program Honorees

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Washington, DC, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) is pleased to announce the following 2024 honorees for the American Women Quarters™ Program:

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  • Washington, DC, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) is pleased to announce the following 2024 honorees for the American Women Quarters™ Program:
    Patsy Takemoto Mink was the first woman of color to serve in Congress.
  • Authorized by Public Law 116-330 , the American Women Quarters Program features coins with reverse (tails) designs emblematic of the accomplishments and contributions of American women.
  • We invite you to learn more and subscribe to the American Women Quarters Program today.
  • Limited quantities will be produced, so sign up to ensure you receive a complete collection of American Women Quarters Program numismatic products.

Strategic Solutions Group (SSG) Partners with Florida Department of Health to Improve Healthcare for Children with Developmental Delays

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Strategic Solutions Group (SSG) has provided technology solutions to public health departments throughout the United States for more than 15 years.

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  • Strategic Solutions Group (SSG) has provided technology solutions to public health departments throughout the United States for more than 15 years.
  • The Early Steps Program (Department Program) is responsible for providing services to eligible infants and toddlers, age birth to 36 months, who have or are at risk for developmental disabilities or delays.
  • The Program also serves as the lead agency for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Public Law No.
  • The Department of Health wanted a cloud-based solution that exhibits a high degree of configurability for flexibility.

Martin Searle Solicitors continues to be ranked as a Leading Firm in 2023 Legal 500 Rankings

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Monday, October 31, 2022

BRIGHTON, U.K., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Both the Employment Law and Community Care Law teams at Martin Searle Solicitors are once again ranked in the 2023 Legal 500 listings under the "Leading Firm" category.

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  • Both the Employment Law and Community Care Law teams at Martin Searle Solicitors are once again ranked in the 2023 Legal 500 listings under the "Leading Firm" category.
  • BRIGHTON, U.K., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Both the Employment Law and Community Care Law teams at Martin Searle Solicitors are once again ranked in the 2023 Legal 500 listings under the "Leading Firm" category.
  • This is the tenth year that the Martin Searle Solicitors' Employment Law team have been listed in the Legal 500.
  • The Martin Searle Solicitors' Community Care law team was also singled out for praise.

2022 American Women Quarters Rolls and Bags™ – Anna May Wong On Sale October 25

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Washington, DC, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) 2022 American Women Quarters Rolls and Bags Anna May Wong will be available for purchase on October 25 at noon EDT.

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  • Washington, DC, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) 2022 American Women Quarters Rolls and Bags Anna May Wong will be available for purchase on October 25 at noon EDT.
  • The Anna May Wong quarter is the fifth coin in the American Women Quarters Program, a four-year series that celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women who have shaped history.
  • Because of overwhelming demand, much of the production of the 100-coin bags and two- and three-roll sets are accounted for through subscription.
  • The American Women Quarters Program is authorized by the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 (Public Law 116-330).

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Elevates Four Members to Equity Partners

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2023, the following firm members have been elevated to equity partners: Brenda Aguilar-Guerrero , J. Leah Castella , Nira F. Doherty , and Gregory M. Murphy .

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  • Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2023, the following firm members have been elevated to equity partners: Brenda Aguilar-Guerrero , J. Leah Castella , Nira F. Doherty , and Gregory M. Murphy .
  • Burke Managing Partner John J. Welsh noted, Burkes equity partner group welcomes these four highly accomplished members of the firm.
  • Brenda Aguilar-Guerrero practices in the areas of Eminent Domain and Inverse Condemnation; Complex Litigation; Public Law; and Real Estate and Business.
  • Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is a California limited liability law partnership with 140 attorneys.

Legal Aid Programs in Broward County to Honor Belinda Keiser and Ed Zebersky During 20th Annual For the Public Good Gala Fundraiser

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

PLANTATION, Fla., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating the past, looking to the future, is the theme for the 20th Annual For the Public Good Gala fundraiser presented by Kelley Kronenberg and Justice for Kids. Legal Aid programs of Broward County will host the much-anticipated event on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 6 p.m. at Signature Grand (6900 State Road 84, Davie).

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  • Legal Aid programs of Broward County will host the much-anticipated event on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 6 p.m. at Signature Grand (6900 State Road 84, Davie).
  • Honoree Belinda Keiser, Vice Chancellor of Community Relations and Student Advancement of Keiser University will receive the Tony Karrat Excellence in Community Service Award.
  • Honoree Edward Zebersky, Esq., Partner at Zebersky Payne Shaw Lewenz, LLP, will receive the Honorable Thomas Lynch Excellence in Justice Award.
  • welcome all to the For the Public Good Gala fundraiser that will host more than 400 lawyers, judges, and members of the business community.

California Lawyers Association to Honor Work of Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky Following Program on 'Our Imperiled Democracy'

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Friday, September 2, 2022

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Lawyers Association (CLA), Public Law Section will honor UC Berkeley School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky with its highest award on October 3, 2022, following the constitutional law scholar's talk on "Our Imperiled Democracy."

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Lawyers Association (CLA), Public Law Section will honor UC Berkeley School of Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky with its highest award on October 3, 2022, following the constitutional law scholar's talk on "Our Imperiled Democracy."
  • Dean of Berkeley Law since 2017, Chemerinsky was previously the founding Dean of the University of California, Irvine School of Law.
  • He has taught law since 1980, including more than two decades at the University of Southern California Law School.
  • The award reception will follow CLA Public Law Section's program " Our Imperiled Democracy ," from 45:15 p.m. at UC Berkeley School of Law.

NBFA President Boyd Releases Official Statement on President Biden's Withdrawal of Support for Black Farmers

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Boyd met with Biden during the SC primaries to discuss the plight of Black Farmers and it was agreed upon that Biden would address Black Farmer issues.

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  • Boyd met with Biden during the SC primaries to discuss the plight of Black Farmers and it was agreed upon that Biden would address Black Farmer issues.
  • We call upon our fellow farmers, neighbors and friends to join John Boyd in his call for President Joe Biden to issue a Farm Foreclosure Moratorium to save American Farmers.
  • Donate NOW to support the Association of American Indian Farmers and National Black Farmers Association.
  • We are 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations providing advocacy, outreach and direct technical assistance to Black and other minority as well as small-scale family farmers.

Coalition Advocates for New Federal Health Agency to Locate Headquarters in Georgia

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

A coalition of Georgia business, academic, and nonprofit leaders have partnered to promote Georgia as the home for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).

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  • A coalition of Georgia business, academic, and nonprofit leaders have partnered to promote Georgia as the home for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).
  • The ARPA-H Georgia Coalition is coordinating advocacy efforts in Georgia and Washington, D.C. to bring ARPA-H headquarters to Georgia.
  • ARPA-H received $1 billion in funding from Congress through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
  • The ARPA-H Georgia Coalition was launched in May 2022 and is jointly led by the Metro Atlanta Chamber and the Center for Global Health Innovation and supported by the law firm of Baker Donelson.