Government

Hainan Economic, Trade Delegation Visits Hong Kong for Investment Promotion, 2 Cooperation Memoranda Signed

October 29, 2026 7:00 AM

From October 19 to 20, an economic and trade delegation from Hainan Province paid a visit to Hong Kong. The delegation signed memoranda of cooperation respectively withThe Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong (CMA)and the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) to advance pragmatic cross-border collaboration between Hainan and Hong Kong in trade and investment, manufacturing industrial chains and professional services. Signing...

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Watch Systems Announces General Release of OffenderWatch(R) Live

October 28, 2026 9:50 PM

Watch Systems LLC today announced the General Release of OffenderWatch® Live, the platform for sex offender registry management and community notification used by law enforcement agencies nationwide. OffenderWatch® Live is a browser-based registry management platform built for the daily work of registration desks, compliance units, and investigative staff. It supports offender registration and verification workflows, NCIC transaction processing,...

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Two Dordulian Law Group Attorneys Named to the 2027 Southern California Rising Stars List

October 28, 2026 6:55 PM

Dordulian Law Group (DLG) is proud to announce that attorneys Nina Minassian and Liana Ohanian have been selected to the 2027 Southern California Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers. No more than 2.5% of attorneys in Southern California receive this distinction each year, placing both attorneys among the most accomplished young lawyers in the region. Rising Stars selections are made through a rigorous multiphase process that combines peer...

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AMCD Condemns Massacre at Greek Orthodox Church in Jordan

October 27, 2026 3:55 PM

The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy (AMCD) strongly condemns today's terrorist attack on a Greek Orthodox church in the village of Hamoud, in Jordan's Karak governorate. Security camera footage shows three gunmen opening fire with pistols and an automatic weapon on mourners at a funeral. They killed eight people and wounded forty, of whom 27 remain hospitalized. The three suspects were wounded and arrested after a firefight with...

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Nonprofit Citizens Academy US to Host Free Online Event "Want to Understand the U.S. Constitution? This is the Talk!"

October 27, 2026 12:58 PM

Nonprofit organization Citizens Academy US is hosting a free online event on November 8th for people who want to understand the U.S. Constitution. Citizens Academy US will host a free online event on Nov. 8th for people who want a better understanding of the U.S. Constitution Academy officials state the event is designed for anyone who wants to understand the Constitution, from those who have read it and want a better understanding, or those...

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NASPO ValuePoint Expands to Serve the Full Public Sector, Becomes Official Cooperative of the Procurement Professionals Alliance

October 27, 2026 10:25 AM

NASPO ValuePoint announced today that it is becoming the official cooperative of the Procurement Professionals Alliance (PPA), now serving as the cooperative of choice for both the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) and PPA. The move builds on NASPO ValuePoint's established commitment to public procurement excellence, now giving public buyers across all 50 states and U.S. territories a trusted source for best-value...

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Brooklyn's 8th Avenue Officially Co-Named "Brooklyn Chinatown"

October 26, 2026 10:00 AM

Brooklyn's 8th Avenue officially received its new co-name, "Brooklyn Chinatown," on Friday, marking a milestone for the Chinese American community that has called the neighborhood home for decades. The street sign was unveiled by NYC Council Member Susan Zhuang at 8th Avenue and 60th Street, where residents, business owners, and community leaders gathered to celebrate. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso joined the ceremony, along with...

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AI and EV Boom Draws $690 Million in Advanced Materials Investment Plans to Thailand

October 24, 2026 8:10 AM

Makers of the capacitors, magnets and battery materials inside AI servers and electric vehicles (EVs) are lining up to invest in Thailand. Since 2023, they have filed 35 advanced materials projects worth about $690 million (23.5 billion baht) with the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), the government's investment promotion agency. Surging demand for AI, EVs, and clean energy is pushing global suppliers to build upstream capacity in the country....

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Nussbaum Law Outlines Divorce Timelines and Key Steps for Toronto Couples

October 23, 2026 7:25 PM

Ending a marriage involves more than submitting a form and waiting for a judge's signature. For couples in Toronto, Ontario, the process follows provincial court procedures alongside federal divorce law. Even an uncontested application requires accurate documents, proper service, and time for the court to review everything. The length of the marriage or intensity of the breakup does not by itself determine the processing time. What matters most...

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Herb Morgan Campaign Launches MaliaCohen.org, Providing Public Access to California Controller's Financial Oversight Record

October 22, 2026 6:05 PM

California State Controller candidate Herb Morgan announced Tuesday the launch of MaliaCohen.org (https://maliacohen.org/), a public information website compiling government audits, financial reports, public disclosures, news coverage and statements related to incumbent State Controller Malia Cohen's tenure. The website is designed to help Californians examine the responsibilities of the State Controller's Office, review publicly available...

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Brillient Awarded U.S. Patent for Explainable, Structure-First AI Classification of Documents, Images, Audio, and Video

October 20, 2026 9:30 AM

Brillient Corporation, a Scalable AI and enterprise solutions company, announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued U.S. Patent No. 12,754,891, Universal Intelligent Recognition, Identification, and Classification of AI-Processed Binary Large Objects Using a Computable Formal Grammar, on October 6, 2026. The patented invention gives organizations a faster, more reliable, and fully auditable way to identify a digital file....

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AirIQ Announces Appointment of Interim Chief Financial Officer

October 16, 2026 7:30 AM

AirIQ Inc. ("AirIQ") (TSXV:IQ), a leader in IoT-based asset management solutions since 1997, today announced the appointment of Doris Lai Yuen Tam as its Interim Chief Financial Officer. "We are pleased to have Ms. Tam assume the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer during Ms. Kwak's maternity leave", stated Michael Robb, President and Chief Executive Officer of AirIQ, "Doris's prior experience positions her well to ensure continuity in the...

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Legislative Inaction on Skill Games Leaves Pennsylvania Small Businesses, Veterans, First Responders Facing Devastating Financial Consequences

October 15, 2026 9:50 AM

The Pennsylvania Taverns and Players Association (PA TAP) expressed deep disappointment today that the General Assembly failed to enact commonsense legislation regulating and taxing skill games before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's deadline, leaving thousands of small businesses, veterans organizations, volunteer fire companies, emergency service organizations, and fraternal clubs facing hardship. The expiration of the Supreme Court's 120-day...

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Shreveport Educator Dr. Matt Gromlich Launches Supplemental Online Pre-Algebra Course for Louisiana Learners

October 14, 2026 10:00 AM

Middle school and early high school are critical years for developing the skills students need for more advanced mathematics. When students need additional practice with essential concepts like integers, fractions, or basic equations, they may struggle to keep pace as they enter high school algebra and advanced coursework. The platform provides instructional materials for learners who need to review concepts, practice skills, or build confidence...

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SimpliGov Introduces Service Management for the Full Life of a Government Case

October 14, 2026 8:00 AM

SimpliGov, the government operations platform that helps agencies design, run, and improve how their programs operate, today announced Service Management. The new solution brings together every workflow, note, and document tied to a constituent or business into a single record, so agency staff can act instead of piecing together information from spreadsheets and systems, sometimes going back years. SimpliGov built Service Management for...

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Gateway Cities Council of Governments Celebrates 30th Anniversary

October 13, 2026 9:00 AM

Gateway Cities Council of Governments (Gateway Cities) is celebrating its 30th Anniversary, serving 27 cities and 11 unincorporated areas in southeast Los Angeles County with over two million residents. Over the decades since its creation in 1996, Gateway Cities has obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in grants from LA County, LA Metro, Southern California Association of Governments, state of California, and various Federal agencies to...

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Thailand's LTR Visa Hits 12,000 Approvals in Four Years, Adding USD 1.28 Billion to the Economy

October 5, 2026 4:00 AM

The Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa has attracted 12,010 high-potential foreigners to Thailand in four years, generating approximately USD 1.28 billion (THB 43 billion) in economic value, according to the Board of Investment (BOI). The visa is a key mechanism for attracting executives and highly skilled personnel for future industries while increasing purchasing power and stimulating domestic spending and economic activity. A new online system now...

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American Kratom Association Calls for Public Safety Clarity Following Reports That Products in Ole Miss Student Death Investigation Contained Synthetic Opioids

September 29, 2026 8:35 AM

The American Kratom Association (AKA) today sharply criticized the delay in publicly identifying the specific products reportedly purchased by two University of Mississippi students before their deaths, saying the failure to disclose that information deprived Ole Miss students and parents of potentially critical public-safety information while allowing the products to be broadly characterized as "kratom." American Kratom Association Calls for...

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Police Officer Christopher Backus Highlights the Importance of Ongoing Law Enforcement Training

September 28, 2026 3:25 PM

Police officer Christopher Backus is emphasizing the importance of continued training throughout a career in law enforcement, drawing on experience across corrections, jail operations, reserve policing, and municipal police departments in Washington. Backus has worked in several areas of the justice system, including the Washington Department of Corrections, Shelton Police Department, Mason County Jail, Tukwila Police Department, Tenino Police...

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American Kratom Association Calls for Immediate Identification and Testing of Products Recovered in Ole Miss Student Death Investigations

September 27, 2026 1:21 PM

The American Kratom Association (AKA) is calling on Lafayette County Sheriff Joey East to immediately identify the specific products publicly described as "packaged kratom" recovered during investigations into the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. The AKA also requests independent testing of the recovered products, separate from the toxicology conducted in connection with the autopsies. American Kratom Association (AKA) logo. /...

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