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Shareholder Proposal Seeks Reevaluation of Exec. Incentives for EVs at GM

June 3, 2024 12:15 PM

On June 4, National Legal and Policy Center will present a shareholder proposal at the General Motors Company advocating for GM's board of directors to reevaluate the electric vehicle expansion targets included in its executive compensation packages. The proposal, identified as Item No. 5 on the 2024 proxy ballot, argues that GM's focus on electric vehicles is misaligned with both the market demand for EVs and the economic realities the company...

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Project Resist Advocates for NYC Taxpayer Accountability and Government Transparency

June 3, 2024 10:00 AM

NEW CITY, NY / ACCESSWIRE / June 3, 2024 / Project Resist, a non-partisan not-for-profit organization co-founded by attorney Jimmy Wagner and former teacher Rachel Maniscalco, is calling on all New York City taxpayers to demand greater accountability from their government officials on the use of their tax dollars. Project Resist's mission is to unify New York City taxpayers and ensure that government officials adhere to the laws and the New York...

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Meat Sector Calls on Government to Reverse Course to Keep Food Prices Affordable and Help Save Rural Canada’s Economy

May 29, 2024 12:15 PM

Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program have had a disproportionate impact in rural areas OTTAWA, ON / ACCESSWIRE / May 29, 2024 / Recent changes to foreign worker rules from the Government of Canada are having a disproportionate impact on the rural Canadian economy, and the national organizations representing the Canadian meat industry are calling on the Government to reconsider these changes. The Canadian Meat Council, the Canadian...

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Islamic Circle of North America Anticipates Over 30,000 Attendees at its 49th Annual Convention

May 23, 2024 2:00 PM

JAMAICA, NY / ACCESSWIRE / May 23, 2024 / Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) will host its annual convention centered around the theme of unshakable faith: trusting the will of God on May 25th-27th. The event is expected to host more than 30,000 attendees and will feature a diverse group of speakers, workshops, and activities aimed at promoting unity and community building. The convention is open to all people and families who seek to...

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LifeWorks Announces New CEO Liz Schoenfeld, Ph.D.

May 22, 2024 4:00 PM

After an extensive national search, LifeWorks promotes long-time executive and advocate Liz Schoenfeld, Ph.D., to lead the organization into its next chapter. AUSTIN, TX / ACCESSWIRE / May 22, 2024 / LifeWorks proudly announces the appointment of Liz Schoenfeld, Ph.D., as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2024. Liz will succeed Susan McDowell, who has served as CEO for nearly three decades and will be stepping down at the end of...

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Federal Resources Corporation (FRC) Appraised at CMMI Level 3

May 22, 2024 9:00 AM

FRC today announced that it has been appraised at level 3 of ISACA's Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®) ERIE, PA / ACCESSWIRE / May 22, 2024 / FRC today announced that it has been appraised at level 3 of ISACA's Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®). CMMI Appraised ISACA's Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®) Logo The appraisal was performed by Advanced Network Technology Solutions, Inc. CMMI is a proven,...

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MyGovWatch Saves Vet Biz Community Up to $1,000 per Year to Hear About Government Bids & RFPs

May 21, 2024 9:00 AM

COLLINGSWOOD, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / May 21, 2024 / MyGovWatch.com, a government bid notification and intelligence website, has announced a new program for small businesses operated by veterans or disabled veterans worth up to $1,000 per year for those who take advantage of the benefit. Both Federally-certified veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOSBs) qualify for the program, as follows. VOSBs...

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Ardent and Obsidian Global Form Small Business Joint Venture, Ardian Global, LLC

May 21, 2024 6:00 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESSWIRE / May 21, 2024 / Ardent, a Member of Mission1st Group (Ardent), and Obsidian Global, LLC (Obsidian) have joined forces to form Ardian Global, LLC. Ardian Global is a small business Joint Venture (JV) that combines Ardent's industry-leading geospatial intelligence, cloud computing, AI/ML, data analytics, and border security expertise with Obsidian's cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and agile development capabilities. Ardian...

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SHOR Party Seek Interim Measures Against Moldovan Government in European Court of Human Rights

May 21, 2024 12:05 AM

On behalf of the SHOR Party of Moldova and its representatives, on May 17th, 2024, an application under Article 39 was filed to the European Court of Human Rights seeking interim measures to suspend the effects of the ban imposed on June 19th, 2023, by the Republic of Moldova on the SHOR Party, one of the two opposition parties represented in the Moldovan Parliament. The application sets out that the ban on the SHOR Party is in violation of...

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First 5 Network Responds to State Budget Cut Proposals Impacting California's Youngest Children

May 14, 2024 4:35 PM

First 5 Network confronts the challenges of state budget cuts on child services and advocates for continued support for children's programs SACRAMENTO, CA\/ ACCESSWIRE / May 14, 2024 / The First 5 Network today expressed disappointment following Governor Gavin Newsom's May Revision in response to California's budget shortfall. In First 5 Network's view, the proposed cuts announced on Friday worsen the impact of reductions that have already been...

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InvestChile Forum Attracts Record US$9 Billion in Investment Projects

May 14, 2024 10:00 AM

Representatives of more than 100 companies from 28 countries will meet in Santiago May 15-17. The forum is the largest of its kind held in the country. Companies will participate with more than 60 projects associated with the creation of 3,000 permanent jobs. SANTIAGO, CHILE / ACCESSWIRE / May 14, 2024 / The VII International InvestChile Forum will be held in Santiago May 15-17 with a record number of investment projects. The event's inaugural...

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May Revision: Multi-Year Continuous Medi-Cal Coverage for Young Children Not Funded

May 14, 2024 12:10 AM

Tens of Thousands of California Children's Medi-Cal Coverage Not Preserved SACRAMENTO, CA. / ACCESSWIRE / May 13, 2024 / A coalition of organizations - including Children Now, First 5 Association of California, March of Dimes, Maternal and Child Health Access, National Health Law Program, The Children's Partnership, and Western Center on Law and Poverty - express frustration that the May revision of the 2024-2025 state budget does not include...

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2024 Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cruise Season is Off to a Strong Start

May 9, 2024 9:00 AM

Over 140,000 cruise ship passenger visits are expected in 2024, more than double a decade ago CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / May 9, 2024 / Cruise the Great Lakes, the region's cruise marketing program, announces that the 2024 cruising season has started with a robust schedule for April and May. Following a record-breaking 2023, the 2024 season will continue to uphold the resilience of the region's cruising sector and deliver passengers and their...

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Leaders Develop Strategies and Hone Tactics to Fight Human Trafficking

April 30, 2024 11:15 AM

ALICANTE, SPAIN / ACCESSWIRE / April 30, 2024 / In a groundbreaking initiative to tackle the global human trafficking crisis, Atlas Free brought together 40 organizations from 26 countries fighting human trafficking into one room in Alicante, Spain, from April 22nd to 26th. This critical gathering marks a pivotal step forward in the ongoing battle against this multi-billion-dollar criminal enterprise affecting over 27 million people today....

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Accelerating Momentum: The Softwood Lumber Board 2023 Annual Report is Now Available

April 30, 2024 9:15 AM

OREGON CITY, OR / ACCESSWIRE / April 30, 2024 / The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) recently published its 2023 Annual Report, which details the organization's impact generating more softwood lumber demand by expanding new and emerging markets and protecting existing markets. The SLB Annual Report is available online at www.softwoodlumberboard.org/annualreport. "Through its direct investments and the efforts of our funded programs - the AWC, Think...

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Brillient Corporation CEO Sukumar Iyer Announced as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year(R) 2024 Mid-Atlantic Award Finalist

April 26, 2024 6:50 PM

RESTON, VA / ACCESSWIRE / April 26, 2024 / Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Brillient Corporation CEO Sukumar Iyer was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Mid-Atlantic Award finalist. The Mid-Atlantic program celebrates entrepreneurs from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Now in its 38th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent competitive business award for audacious leaders who disrupt markets, revolutionize...

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Critical Rehydration Supplies Flown to Haiti Aboard US Military Aircraft to Support Hope for Haiti's Healthcare Program

April 25, 2024 12:15 PM

The pallets of Pedialyte were donated by MAP International, logistics were facilitated by Lift NonProfit Logistics, and the pallets were flown into Haiti through the Denton Humanitarian Assistance Program. PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI / ACCESSWIRE / April 25, 2024 / Today, an American military aircraft flew 20 donated pallets of Pedialyte oral rehydration solution for the nonprofit organization Hope for Haiti from the United States to Toussaint...

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Startup Genome and the G20 Startup20 Join Forces to Launch the APEXE Nations Report

April 22, 2024 5:00 AM

The APEXE Nations Report establishes a standardized methodology for measuring startup economies at a national scale SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / April 22, 2024 / Startup Genome, Global Entrepreneurship Network, ABStartups, and Startup20 announce a partnership to create the APEXE Nations Report to launch as a part of Startup20 2024 in Rio de Janeiro. The APEXE Nations (Aptitudes and Policies for Exponential Entrepreneurship) Report will...

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Duncan White Joins Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance

April 18, 2024 12:00 PM

FBHA Announces International Outreach Ambassador LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESSWIRE / April 18, 2024 / The Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) is proud to announce the addition of Duncan White as its new International Outreach Ambassador. In this role, Mr. White will be instrumental in promoting FBHA's mission of education and suicide awareness on a global scale. FBHA Logo Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance Logo About the Firefighter...

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Onward Ops Foundation Provides Resources Critical to Effectively Bridge the Military-to-Civilian Transition

April 16, 2024 10:01 AM

Foundation Supports Military Members With the Tools, Resources & Mentorship to Thrive After Uniformed Service WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / April 16, 2024 / The Expiration Term of Service Sponsorship Program (ETS-SP), a national non-profit organization bridging the gap between military and civilian life through its flagship Onward Ops military transition support program, announces the establishment of the Onward Ops Foundation, a unique public...

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