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Sarah Bianchi Joins Evercore ISI as Senior Managing Director

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Evercore (NYSE: EVR) announced today that Sarah Bianchi has rejoined Evercore ISI as a senior managing director and chief strategist of international political affairs and public policy.

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  • Evercore (NYSE: EVR) announced today that Sarah Bianchi has rejoined Evercore ISI as a senior managing director and chief strategist of international political affairs and public policy.
  • Most recently, she served as deputy U.S. Trade Representative from 2021 to 2024, overseeing critical trading relationships across Asia and Africa.
  • Prior to becoming deputy USTR, she led the U.S. public policy research team at Evercore ISI from 2019 to 2021, where she was ranked No.
  • Mike Paliotta, Chief Executive Officer of Evercore ISI, said, “We remain fully committed to delivering best-in-class research across the investment spectrum, and Sarah will undoubtedly add to our offering.

APIIC Releases Recommendations to Combat Rising U.S. Drug Shortages and Ensure Access to Life-Saving Medications

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

“The collaboration necessary to develop a paper of this caliber is impressive,” said Tony Sardella, chair of the API Innovation Center.

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  • “The collaboration necessary to develop a paper of this caliber is impressive,” said Tony Sardella, chair of the API Innovation Center.
  • The APIIC report encourages pharmaceutical manufacturers and policy makers to address these vulnerabilities to national health security through the adoption of advanced biomanufacturing technologies and public incentive programs designed to reignite idle capacity at U.S. manufacturing facilities.
  • “For more than 200 years, U.S. Pharmacopeia has brought healthcare professionals, scientists, and regulators together to ensure quality and trust in our drugs,” said Dennis Hall, vice president, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies at U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP).
  • It follows developments and reports from the White House Office of Science and Technology , the National Economic Council (NEC) Director and the National Security Advisor (NSA), calling for a new approach aimed at guaranteeing Americans reliable access to essential medications.

Labor, Business Groups: Legislation Risks Biden’s Multi-Billion Dollar Investment in California’s Hydrogen Future to Fight Climate Change

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Friday, January 19, 2024

Assembly Bill 1550, authored by Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura), would mandate the costly and burdensome “3 Pillars” principles on hydrogen production in California.

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  • Assembly Bill 1550, authored by Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura), would mandate the costly and burdensome “3 Pillars” principles on hydrogen production in California.
  • However, opponents say these rigid requirements will likely result in the chilling of the development of renewable and clean hydrogen that is critical to cutting pollution and expanding clean energy in California.
  • Programs like the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard and cap and trade program already provide the desired environmental protections making AB 1550 unnecessary and fatal to the development and deployment of clean and renewable hydrogen.
  • They also noted it would risk California’s status as one of seven regional “hydrogen hubs” in the U.S. named by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Eurasia Group publishes "Top Risks" predictions for 2024: "A year of grave concern"

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Monday, January 8, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eurasia Group, the world's leading geopolitical risk advisory firm, launched today its much anticipated Top Risks 2024 report, offering a stark assessment of the year as a geopolitical minefield characterized by three dominant conflicts: Russia vs. Ukraine, Israel vs. Hamas, and the United States vs. itself.

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  • These are some of the key takeaways from Eurasia Group's Top Risks 2024 , the latest edition of the firm's flagship thought leadership report.
  • The report is co-written by Eurasia Group president and founder Ian Bremmer and chairman Cliff Kupchan.
  • The report explores in detail the domestic and global consequences of a victory by Donald Trump or Joe Biden.
  • GZERO Media, part of the Eurasia Group umbrella, will host a Top Risks livestream with Ian Bremmer, Cliff Kupchan and a panel of leading experts.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. Announces Significant Status Update on its Maritime Administration (“MARAD”) Title XI Financing Application

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Great Lakes’ Senior Vice President of Offshore Wind, Eleni Beyko commented, "The demand for installation vessels is strong both in the domestic and the international offshore wind markets.

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  • Great Lakes’ Senior Vice President of Offshore Wind, Eleni Beyko commented, "The demand for installation vessels is strong both in the domestic and the international offshore wind markets.
  • In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry.
  • Great Lakes cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by Great Lakes are not guarantees or indicative of future events.
  • Although Great Lakes believes that its plans, intentions and expectations reflected in this press release are reasonable, actual events could differ materially.

Manufacturing CEOs Are Stepping Into 2024 Embracing AI, Accelerating Reshoring And Investing In High-Tech Talent

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

“Manufacturing today is a high-tech industry, and CEOs are investing in AI and talent to pivot more quickly than in generations past to meet the needs of the future,” said Xometry CEO Randy Altschuler.

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  • “Manufacturing today is a high-tech industry, and CEOs are investing in AI and talent to pivot more quickly than in generations past to meet the needs of the future,” said Xometry CEO Randy Altschuler.
  • Manufacturing CEOs say AI will play a significant role in their company in the next one to two years.
  • Investing to Fight a Skilled Labor Shortage: Manufacturing was on the cusp of a labor crisis even before COVID-19.
  • As American manufacturing becomes more high tech, CEOs remain worried about attracting highly skilled talent.

The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons Educational Foundation Challenges Censorship

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Monday, December 18, 2023

TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In its latest filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons Educational Foundation (AAPS) strongly objects to the censorship imposed by the Biden Administration and by medical boards against physicians who speak out about COVID policies.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In its latest filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons Educational Foundation (AAPS) strongly objects to the censorship imposed by the Biden Administration and by medical boards against physicians who speak out about COVID policies.
  • Medical boards control “board certification,” which physicians need to practice medicine in hospitals and participate in insurance networks.
  • AAPS seeks disclosure of documents by the Biden Administration under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) concerning its censorship activities.
  • The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons Educational Foundation is a sponsor of national conferences featuring presentations on controversial topics, and is also active in providing information over the internet.

Gevo Statement on Treasury Guidance for SAF Tax Credit

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Friday, December 15, 2023

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (Nasdaq: GEVO) issued the following statement regarding the release of the U.S. Department of Treasury’s guidance on the 40B sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit.

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  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (Nasdaq: GEVO) issued the following statement regarding the release of the U.S. Department of Treasury’s guidance on the 40B sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit.
  • “Gevo greatly appreciates the Biden Administration’s intent to use the Argonne GREET method and model for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
  • The Department of Treasury is expected to release a final GREET model that will be used for the tax credit no later than March 1, 2024.
  • For more information on the Treasury Department’s guidance, visit https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1998 , and to learn more about Gevo’s focus on carbon accounting, visit www.gevo.com/ira .

Paychex Identifies Top 5 Regulatory Issues for Employers to Watch in 2024

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The annual Paychex list is intended to keep business leaders up to date on the regulatory changes that are most likely to impact them in the coming year and why.

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  • The annual Paychex list is intended to keep business leaders up to date on the regulatory changes that are most likely to impact them in the coming year and why.
  • “Some items on this year's watch list, such as AI, will introduce both opportunities and complexities for business leaders to manage.
  • Other areas of regulatory interest for business leaders include family and medical leave regulations and recently updated electronic work verification systems.
  • For more information, read Top Regulatory Issues of 2024: Businesses Should Know and Prepare WORX article .

Rare Element Resources Announces Receipt of Final NEPA Approval for Rare Earth Processing and Separation Demonstration Plant

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

The DOE NEPA review was consistent with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s NEPA review, with both resulting in a finding of no significant impact.

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  • The DOE NEPA review was consistent with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s NEPA review, with both resulting in a finding of no significant impact.
  • The Company is awaiting next stage budget approval from the DOE, which is providing approximately 50% of the project costs, to commence construction.
  • The Demonstration Plant will advance the Company’s proprietary recovery and separation technology, and the operational and economic data generated will be essential to the design of a commercial-scale plant.
  • Rare Element Resources Ltd. is a publicly traded, strategic materials company focused on delivering rare earth products for technology, energy, and defense applications by advancing the Bear Lodge Rare Earth Project in northeast Wyoming.