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Murphy Administration Announces Free, 24/7/365 Digital Mental Health Services Secured for New Jersey College Students through April 2026

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024

"Today's announcement that we have secured additional funding for New Jersey's first-in-the-nation partnership with Uwill continues to demonstrate the Governor's commitment and leadership on youth mental health.

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  • "Today's announcement that we have secured additional funding for New Jersey's first-in-the-nation partnership with Uwill continues to demonstrate the Governor's commitment and leadership on youth mental health.
  • With this program, we are ensuring college students who are struggling will have access to mental health support services 24/7/365 days a year."
  • "Investments in student mental health and well-being truly are investments in student health, success, and college completion.
  • "Whether through virtual therapy sessions or 24/7 access to mental health services, thousands of students are benefiting from services available here in New Jersey.

TUN TAVERN LEGACY FOUNDATION SECURES LAND TO REBUILD HISTORIC SITE IN PHILADELPHIA

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tun Tavern Legacy Foundation, Inc. (Foundation), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, today announced it acquired land to rebuild and reestablish an authentic reproduction of the original Tun Tavern building in Philadelphia. The Tun, constructed in 1693, is the birthplace of Freemasonry in Pennsylvania (1731) and the first documented lodge in North America, and the founding place of the St. Andrew's Society (1747), and the United States Marine Corps (1775). It is also the early first meeting place of the Friendly Sons & Daughters of St. Patrick (established 1771), the Society of St. George (founded in 1772, with earlier meetings at Tun Tavern), and is purportedly the place where John Adams and the Naval Committee met and drafted documents that outline the structure for what became the United States Navy (1775). A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for November 2024 in advance of the Navy and Marine Corps' 250th Homecoming Celebration in 2025.

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  • The Tun™ will be located at 19 S. 2nd Street in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood, known as "America's most historic square mile."
  • The location is within 250 yards of the original Tun Tavern site at Water Street and Tun Alley on Philadelphia's waterfront, where the Tun stood until 1781.
  • With the land acquisition, we have a strong base to move forward with the fundraising necessary to rebuild the historic Tun Tavern," said Rob Brink, Foundation Board Chair and Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Free and Accepted Masons.
  • "The Foundation will operate The Tun™ as a functioning mariner's tavern and restaurant reminiscent of colonial Philadelphia.

Ten Pennsylvania Communities Selected to Participate in Community Revitalization Initiative

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星期一, 四月 29, 2024

Ten Pennsylvania communities were officially welcomed as Blueprint Communities® today, beginning a unique 18-month local revitalization program.

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  • Ten Pennsylvania communities were officially welcomed as Blueprint Communities® today, beginning a unique 18-month local revitalization program.
  • Blueprint Communities, a program of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank), is a place-based revitalization initiative.
  • The initiative creates momentum for revitalizing communities and neighborhoods by building strong local leadership, developing sound regional planning skills, and encouraging coordinated investments in targeted communities by public and private funders.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome these ten communities into the Blueprint Communities initiative,” said Watson.

UNITE HERE Local 11: Workers at Aimbridge-Operated SaMo Hotel Submit Letter to City Attorney, Calling for Investigation Into Hotels’ Compliance With Panic Button Law Following Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

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星期五, 四月 19, 2024

In particular, the letter alleges that the hotel regularly does not provide panic buttons to housekeepers, and that the hotel may not have provided sufficient training or other notice of workers' rights required by the Ordinance.

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  • In particular, the letter alleges that the hotel regularly does not provide panic buttons to housekeepers, and that the hotel may not have provided sufficient training or other notice of workers' rights required by the Ordinance.
  • A primary purpose of this ordinance is to help protect workers from sexual assault in the workplace.
  • Moreover, it does not appear the company completed an investigation of the workers’ complaints prior to denying that any wrongdoing took place.
  • Workers across 35 hotels have successfully ratified their historic union contracts at other Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt properties across Southern California.

Lieutenant General David Fridovich Joins Academy Securities’ Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024

Academy Securities, a registered broker-dealer, certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), today announced the addition of Lieutenant General David Fridovich to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group.

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  • Academy Securities, a registered broker-dealer, certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), today announced the addition of Lieutenant General David Fridovich to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240418105514/en/
    Lieutenant General David Fridovich (Photo: Business Wire)
    Lieutenant General David Fridovich retired from the United States Army in 2011 after more than 37 years of service.
  • His active-duty career culminated with his role as the Deputy Commander of US Special Operations Command (SOCOM).
  • “Academy is honored to welcome General Fridovich to the firm’s Advisory Board,” stated Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims.

UNITE HERE LOCAL 11 ON STRIKE: Workers at Aimbridge-Operated Hotels Launch Week of Action Following Company’s Response to Women’s Allegations of Sexual Harassment

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星期五, 四月 12, 2024

Through strikes and an “occupy” action near LAX, Aimbridge workers are seeking to send a message that Aimbridge’s response to sexual harassment allegations will not suffice and that they want respect and a fair contract.

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  • Through strikes and an “occupy” action near LAX, Aimbridge workers are seeking to send a message that Aimbridge’s response to sexual harassment allegations will not suffice and that they want respect and a fair contract.
  • Earlier this year, workers launched a boycott of the controversial hotel operator, which they have dubbed " Shamebridge ."
  • The workers’ union, UNITE HERE Local 11, has also pressed the company to adopt a series of specific collective bargaining proposals to address and prevent the sexual harassment of its members at Aimbridge-operated hotels.
  • Workers across 35 hotels have successfully ratified their historic union contracts at other Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt properties across Southern California.

NSSF Praises Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp for Signing Second Amendment Privacy Act

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星期四, 四月 25, 2024

Brian Kemp for signing into law HB 1018 , the Second Amendment Privacy Act.

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  • Brian Kemp for signing into law HB 1018 , the Second Amendment Privacy Act.
  • This NSSF-supported law protects the privacy and sensitive financial information of people purchasing firearms and ammunition in The Peach State.
  • With Georgia, there are now 14 states with laws that protect the Second Amendment financial privacy of their citizens.
  • "Governor Brian Kemp's signature on the Second Amendment Privacy Act is yet another example of his firm commitment to protecting the Second Amendment rights of all Georgians.

Prime Minister announces appointment of the next Commissioner of the Northwest Territories

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星期五, 四月 19, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, April 19, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Gerald W. (Gerry) Kisoun as the next Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, for a term of five years.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 19, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Gerald W. (Gerry) Kisoun as the next Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, for a term of five years.
  • Mr. Kisoun is an Inuvialuit-Gwich'in Elder and an active member of his community who has dedicated his career to serving the people of the Northwest Territories.
  • The Prime Minister took the opportunity to thank the outgoing Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, the Honourable Margaret Thom, for her hard work and dedication to serving the people of the Northwest Territories.
  • "I congratulate Mr. Kisoun on his appointment as the next Commissioner of the Northwest Territories.

Three new board members join the Rideau Hall Foundation

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星期五, 四月 19, 2024

Their insights and expertise will help advance the RHF's efforts to shine a light on Canadian excellence and to foster the conditions for more Canadians to succeed and thrive to their fullest potential," said Teresa Marques, President and CEO of the Rideau Hall Foundation.

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  • Their insights and expertise will help advance the RHF's efforts to shine a light on Canadian excellence and to foster the conditions for more Canadians to succeed and thrive to their fullest potential," said Teresa Marques, President and CEO of the Rideau Hall Foundation.
  • "I am honoured to join the Rideau Hall Foundation's Board of Directors at this critical time of challenge and opportunity for our country.
  • Now more than ever we need people of all ages and stages to become active participants in their communities and in our democracy.
  • Find out more about the RHF's Board of Directors .

The Advanced Leadership Institute and Carnegie Mellon University Celebrate The 2024 Graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024

PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, April 19th, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business (CMU) will proudly present the newest graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program.

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  • PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, April 19th, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business (CMU) will proudly present the newest graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program.
  • The Emerging Leaders Program is a 12-session program presented by TALI in partnership with CMU and in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, Robert Morris University, and Duquesne University.
  • "We are looking forward to another year of the Emerging Leaders Program through our continued partnership with TALI.
  • TALI's Emerging Leaders Program is customized to support Black professionals at earlier career stages by preparing, developing, connecting, and positioning program participants for higher levels of leadership responsibility.