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Syniverse, DOCOMO PACIFIC Come Together to Facilitate Delivery of A2P Messages in Guam and the CNMI

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024
Data Management, Banking, Technology, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Apps, Applications, Software, Networks, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Finance, System, EVP, Commercial, Commonwealth, Partnership, SMS, SVP, Capitol Hill, Saipan, Organization, Fraud, CNMI, Mobile phone

This agreement with Syniverse enables DOCOMO PACIFIC's subscribers in both Guam and the CNMI to receive one-time passcodes, appointment reminders, and other critical SMS messages more reliably from businesses and other organizations.

Key Points: 
  • This agreement with Syniverse enables DOCOMO PACIFIC's subscribers in both Guam and the CNMI to receive one-time passcodes, appointment reminders, and other critical SMS messages more reliably from businesses and other organizations.
  • An example of how this partnership will benefit customers is an improved experience when accessing their online banking platform or cash app services.
  • Guam has been a challenging destination historically for consistent A2P message delivery as a United States territory in the Pacific, lacking high quality routing for enterprise traffic.
  • By establishing a direct connection, Syniverse and DOCOMO PACIFIC will deliver A2P messages to subscribers through an authorized, secure channel.

Fluor Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract Augmentation Program V Task Order for Tinian

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024
Other Transport, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Defense, Maritime, Air, White House, Federal Government, Transport, Other Defense, Contracts, Homeland Security, Other Construction & Property, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Construction & Property, Public Policy, Government, Other Manufacturing, Military, Engineering, Northern Mariana Islands, Air force, Atmosphere of Earth, United States Air Force, Corporation, Hercules, Commonwealth, FLR, Fluor, Pavement, The, Multimedia, Capitol Hill, Saipan, Fluor Corporation, CNMI

Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the U.S. Air Force Installation Contracting Agency awarded the company a task order contract for Pavement and Transportation Support North Field, Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).

Key Points: 
  • Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the U.S. Air Force Installation Contracting Agency awarded the company a task order contract for Pavement and Transportation Support North Field, Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).
  • The task order was awarded under the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program V ( AFCAP V ).
  • The cost-plus, fixed-fee task order has a 60-month period of performance and is valued at approximately $409 million.
  • “Tinian airfield is located in a complex and ever-changing environment and is closely aligned with the nation’s National Defense Strategy for the Indo-Pacific region.

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

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星期二, 四月 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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

A Majority of Grade 9-12 Public Schools Rate Themselves Favorably on Preparing Students for College

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星期二, 三月 19, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A majority of public schools offering any of grades 9 or above (9-12 schools) say they do a "good," "very good," or "excellent" job preparing students for college (77 percent) and the workforce (86 percent), according to new data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical center within the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES). For college preparation, 47 percent of schools overall rated themselves as doing a "very good" or "excellent" job, whereas the percentage was lower for schools in high-poverty neighborhoods and schools with fewer than 300 students (30 percent each), and higher for schools that enroll 1,000 or more students (74 percent).

Key Points: 
  • "This latest report provides valuable insights on how schools rate their own work preparing students for college and the workforce," said NCES Commissioner Peggy G. Carr.
  • "One noteworthy finding is that a lower percentage of schools in high-poverty neighborhoods give themselves the highest marks, 'excellent' or 'very good,' in preparing students for college, when compared with the national population of schools.
  • The new NCES data also provide insights into the availability of advanced coursework in public schools.
  • In addition to data on advanced coursework offerings, this month's collection explored the availability of independent world language courses taught in K-12 public schools.

Tutor Perini Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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星期三, 二月 28, 2024
Engineering, Residential Building & Real Estate, Manufacturing, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Building Systems, TPC, Commonwealth, Note, Capitol Hill, Saipan, Transport, Term loan, Growth, Table, Tutor Perini, Webcast, Civil, EPS, Tinian International Airport, Internet

Tutor Perini Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: TPC), a leading civil, building and specialty construction company, reported results today for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 (see attached tables).

Key Points: 
  • Tutor Perini Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: TPC), a leading civil, building and specialty construction company, reported results today for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 (see attached tables).
  • Revenue for 2023 was $3.9 billion, up slightly compared to 2022, primarily due to a lower amount of net unfavorable impacts from settlements, litigation results and other project charges in 2023 as compared to 2022.
  • Loss from construction operations for 2023 was $114.6 million compared to $204.8 million for 2022.
  • The Company will host a conference call at 2:00 PM Pacific Time on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, to discuss the fourth quarter and full year 2023 results.

OFS Unveils Build America, Buy America Act Compliant Optical Fiber Solutions for BEAD-Funded Networks

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星期五, 二月 23, 2024
Capitol Hill, Saipan, Buy America Act, Economic development, Building material, Commonwealth, Internet service provider

NORCROSS, Ga., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OFS, a global leader in optical fiber solutions, proudly announces the availability of Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) compliant optical fiber, fiber optic cabling, and optical connectivity products.

Key Points: 
  • NORCROSS, Ga., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OFS, a global leader in optical fiber solutions, proudly announces the availability of Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) compliant optical fiber, fiber optic cabling, and optical connectivity products.
  • OFS offers an extensive range of BABAA compliant construction materials and manufactured products tailored to the specific needs of BEAD-funded projects.
  • Holly Hulse, CEO of OFS, explained, "We are pleased to offer optical fiber solutions that meet BABAA standards to do our part to bring high-speed internet to all Americans.
  • OFS is proud to manufacture BABAA compliant products in its Georgia factories to preserve and expand high-tech employment opportunities in the state.

The Majority of K-12 Public Schools Offer Academically Focused Summer and After-School Programs

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星期三, 十一月 8, 2023
NCES, United States Secretary of Education, National Center on Time & Learning, Policy, SPP, Sport, Education sciences, American Samoa, Recreation, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Inspector General, K-12, Organization, OA, National Center for Education Statistics, Research, Commonwealth, Learning, City, Capitol Hill, Saipan, Student, Employment, School, IES, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Collection, Virgin Islands, ESSER, Elementary, Parent, Tutoring, Pharmaceutical industry, Tourism, Nursing, Education

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seventy-eight percent of U.S. public schools provided summer programming in 2023 designed to help students academically, according to data released today by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical center within the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES).

Key Points: 
  • The NCES data on academically focused summer programs includes summer school, learning and enrichment (L&E), bridge, and other summer programs.
  • Seventy-eight percent offered academically focused summer programming, which includes summer school, learning and enrichment (L&E), bridge, and other summer programs.
  • Around 90 percent of public schools offering academically focused summer programs did so at no cost to families (summer school, 90 percent; L&E programs, 87 percent; bridge programs, 90 percent).
  • Most public schools offering academically focused summer programs had full-time teachers working in these programs (summer school, 95 percent; L&E programs, 89 percent; bridge programs, 86 percent).

IF YOU ARE A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE A PAYMENT FROM AN OPIOIDS CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

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星期四, 十月 26, 2023
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This Notice summarizes Class Members' rights and options regarding the Settlement.

Key Points: 
  • This Notice summarizes Class Members' rights and options regarding the Settlement.
  • Class Members who want to be represented by their own lawyer in this case may hire one at their own expense.
  • Class Members do not need to take any action to receive their share of the Settlement.
  • If they were eligible to receive distributions under the MDL 2804 national opioid settlements, then they may be eligible to receive them here.

Most Public Schools Face Challenges in Hiring Teachers and Other Personnel Entering the 2023-24 Academic Year

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星期二, 十月 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eighty-six percent of U.S. K-12 public schools reported challenges hiring teachers for the 2023-24 school year, with 83 percent reporting trouble hiring for non-teacher positions, such as classroom aides, transportation staff, and mental health professionals, according to data released today by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical center of the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES).

Key Points: 
  • The most frequently cited teaching positions with vacancies that needed to be filled were general elementary (cited by 71 percent of public schools) and special education teachers (70 percent).
  • These were also the top two barriers identified in hiring for non-teacher positions, with roughly the same rates reported by public schools.
  • For public schools that report feeling understaffed, 67 percent of schools that have classroom aides report feeling understaffed in this area.
  • Eighty-six percent of public schools reported challenges hiring teachers entering the 2023-24 school year and 83 percent reported hiring challenges for non-teaching staff.

Financial Institutions Partner to Grant Nearly $8.4 Million to Utah Nonprofits Supporting Affordable Housing, Community Development

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星期二, 八月 15, 2023
Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, State, Local, Finance, Social Services, Banking, Professional Services, Women, Philanthropy, Teens, Public Policy, Government, Men, People with Disabilities, Family, Other Philanthropy, Consumer, Survivor, Housing, Education, FHLB, Disability, EVP, Capitol Hill, Saipan, Curriculum, Domestic violence, Multimedia, Transport, Health Impact Fund, Federal Home Loan Banks, Bank of Utah, Organization, America First Credit Union, YCC, Commonwealth, Bank, Credit union, Tourism, Nursing, American Samoa

Nearly $8.4 million has been awarded to numerous nonprofit and government agencies across Utah to support affordable housing and community development needs.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly $8.4 million has been awarded to numerous nonprofit and government agencies across Utah to support affordable housing and community development needs.
  • The Member Impact Fund (MIF) is a matching grant program designed to offer financial support for affordable housing and community development initiatives in targeted areas of the FHLB Des Moines district.
  • Bank of Utah, located in Ogden, received nearly $93,000 from the MIF and contributed more than $30,000 in additional donations to assist 12 Utah nonprofit organizations.
  • EnableUtah received grants from two local financial institutions – Bank of Utah and TAB Bank – totaling more than $33,000.