Government

SimpliGov Introduces SimpliAI Forms to Help Government Agencies Turn PDFs into Digital Forms in Minutes

April 23, 2026 8:00 AM

SimpliGov today announced the release of SimpliAI Forms, an AI-powered capability that converts government PDF forms into accessible digital forms in minutes. Across government, thousands of online services still rely on static PDF forms that residents must download, complete, and return manually. While agencies want to modernize these services, converting each form into a digital experience typically requires hours of manual setup. SimpliAI...

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Edward Falk Launches Community Emergency Preparedness Initiative

April 22, 2026 2:30 PM

After 30 years as a firefighter and paramedic, retired Captain Edward Falk is stepping forward with a clear message: emergency preparedness cannot wait until disaster strikes. Drawing on decades of frontline experience and 16 years teaching EMT students, Falk is advocating for stronger personal and family-level emergency readiness across communities. "Emergencies don't give you time to think twice," Edward Falk says. "Training is what you fall...

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Where Ancient Ritual Meets Runway: Sanyuesan Festival Gets Modern Makeover in Wuzhishan

April 21, 2026 10:51 AM

From April 15 to 19, a series of events at the Wuzhishan sub-venue of Hainan's Sanyuesan festival took place in full swing, spreading rich ethnic vibes to every corner of the city and drawing passersby - both local residents and tourists - to stop, watch, and take photos. Sanyuesan Festival Gets Modern Makeover in Wuzhishan Alex, a visitor ventured to China's southernmost province primarily for its renowned black tea. What he did not...

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Esther Kim-Varet Closes Q1 With $1.15 Million Cash on Hand, Cementing Lead as the Strongest Democrat to Flip CA-40

April 20, 2026 8:00 AM

Esther Kim-Varet, the Democratic frontrunner for California's 40th Congressional District, raised $341,992.72 in the first quarter of 2026 and closed the period with $1,149,932.07 cash on hand, according to the campaign's FEC report filed Wednesday. The quarter pushes her cycle-to-date fundraising past $3 million, entirely from individual grassroots donors, and gives her a commanding war chest heading into the June 2 primary and a general...

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Jason Markusen Pushes Back Against Performative Leadership in Organizations

April 20, 2026 7:15 AM

The Problem With Leadership That Only Shows Up on Good Days In too many organizations, leadership is treated as a title rather than a practice. Jason Markusen, the founder and CEO of Energized 4 Life and a former school principal with 25 years of experience in education, has made it his work to address that gap. Markusen, based in West Fargo, North Dakota, built his career inside the kind of environments where culture either works or it very...

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CORRECTION: Esther Kim-Varet Releases First TV Ad in CA-40 Congressional Race

April 17, 2026 8:40 PM

Esther Kim-Varet, leading Democratic candidate for Congress in California's 40th District, on Friday announced the release of her new 30 second ad "Working Mom" highlighting her story as a working mom, business owner and child of Korean immigrants, who is running for Congress to clean up Trump's chaos, corruption and crushing inflation. The ad will run on CTV and digital devices throughout the district as part of a half million dollar paid...

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Esther Kim-Varet Releases First TV Ad In CA-40 Congressional Race

April 17, 2026 6:45 PM

Esther Kim-Varet, leading Democratic candidate for Congress in California's 40th District, on Friday announced the release of her new 30 second ad "Working Mom" highlighting her story as a working mom, business owner and child of Korean immigrants, who is running for Congress to clean up Trump's chaos, corruption and crushing inflation. The ad will run on CTV and digital devices throughout the district as part of a half million dollar paid...

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Herb Morgan, Candidate for California State Controller, Calls for Resignation or Legislative Review Following Undercover Video on Audit Capacity

April 8, 2026 9:00 AM

California State Controller candidate Herb W. Morgan issued a statement calling for the resignation of State Controller Malia Cohen or, alternatively, a legislative review of the office's performance, following the release of an undercover video by journalist James O'Keefe and O'Keefe Media Group. The video features Bismarck Obando, Acting Deputy Controller of Public Affairs and Press Secretary for the Controller's Office, who discusses internal...

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Ty Ross Calls for Long-Term, Community-First Growth in Small Cities

April 1, 2026 11:45 AM

Ty Ross, an experienced city manager and public service leader, is calling on communities across the country to take a more thoughtful approach to growth, one that prioritizes long-term impact over short-term gains. Drawing on decades of experience in municipal leadership and law, Ross is advocating for a growth model that balances economic development with the preservation of community identity. "Success is not about how fast you grow," Ross...

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Death Threats Cause Adam Perez Arquette to Cancel

March 30, 2026 1:40 PM

Adam Perez Arquette, in conjunction with his team and authorities will be canceling previously scheduled appearances at various county Reagan Dinners and Lincoln Lunches due to a recent uptick in continuous death threats. Adam Perez Arquette spent this morning talking with University of Kentucky students in Lexington, Kentucky and said: "I am more than willing to give my life for my Country in an effort to make sure Faith, Family, and Freedom...

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Anisa Joy Leonard Calls for Stronger Pathways Between Social Work and Law

March 30, 2026 11:30 AM

Anisa Joy Leonard, a social worker and current law student at George Washington University, is raising awareness about the urgent need to better connect social work and legal systems in order to support vulnerable individuals and families. Leonard, who holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Eastern Mennonite University and a Master's in Social Work from Columbia University, says the disconnect between frontline services and policy reform...

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Updated Analysis from CA Controller Candidate Herb Morgan Identifies Up to $425 Billion in Potential California Spending Exposure

March 30, 2026 10:00 AM

California State Controller candidate Herb W. Morgan today released a comprehensive white paper analyzing potential exposure to fraud, waste, improper payments, and inefficiencies across major state programs, estimating a range of $312 billion to $425 billion over five years. The report examines key areas of state spending including unemployment insurance, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, homelessness programs, infrastructure projects, and public pensions....

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China's 15th Five-Year Plan: Charting Solutions in an Uncertain World

March 30, 2026 3:12 AM

As policymakers and business leaders convene at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference, one of the most closely watched gatherings on the global calendar, attention is turning to China's national development blueprint: the 15th Five-Year Plan. Beijing's latest development roadmap arrives at a critical moment, as the world is grappling with geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation and climate change. With these challenges mounting, many...

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Congressional Candidate Endorses Andy Barr

March 26, 2026 11:00 AM

Adam Perez Arquette, a fifth generation Kentuckian, has held over 50 town halls, meeting thousands of constituents over the past year throughout the district. In a recent townhall on the lawn of the Veteran's Administration in Lexington, Adam stated the following: "One common theme appears at every town hall in District 6, Kentucky. Andy Barr is adored, respected, beloved, and appreciated by Kentuckians." "Andy Barr's Leadership brought...

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Hope for Haiti Launches Annual Hike for Haiti Campaign, Inviting Global Community to Step Up for Haitian Children

March 24, 2026 12:00 AM

Hope for Haiti has launched its annual Hike for Haiti campaign, a global fundraising initiative running from April through June that invites individuals and communities to move in solidarity with Haitian children who overcome significant obstacles each day to access education and opportunity. The campaign draws inspiration from students in Marre à Coiffe, Haiti, who navigate steep mountain terrain each day to reach school. Participants honor...

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First Certificate Issued to Homeowner Through New Program to Prepare for Wildfire Season

March 19, 2026 2:05 PM

The Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is proud to announce that the first certificate through the Wildfire Prepared Home Program has been issued to a homeowner in Otero County. Through this program, developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), residents can receive a certificate showing their insurance company the steps they are taking to mitigate their homes and properties against wildfires. The ideal...

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Herb W. Morgan Releases "Radical Transparency" White Paper, Outlining Plan to Strengthen Oversight and Accountability in California Finances

March 19, 2026 7:15 AM

Herb W. Morgan today announced the release of his white paper, Radical Transparency in California State Finances: A Plan for Accountability and Oversight. Herb W. Morgan, candidate for California State Controller, today released a comprehensive white paper outlining a plan to implement real-time transparency across California's $325+ billion budget, strengthen audit and withholding practices, and deploy proactive oversight tools aimed at...

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Housing Authority of Cook County Welcomes New Commissioners as Agency Marks 80 Years of Service

March 13, 2026 9:00 AM

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Commissioners, strengthening the agency's leadership at a time of continued progress and renewed focus on performance and service to residents. On March 12, 2026, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the appointment of Zenobia Johnson-Black, William Little, and Bruce Schiff to serve as volunteer commissioners for the Housing...

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"A VOTE FOR LE ROUX IS A VOTE FOR DAVE MIN": Troutman for America Campaign Explodes Over Last-Minute Entry of "MAGA Extremist" Jenny Rae Le Roux in Heated California Congressional Race

March 12, 2026 4:00 PM

There's an old saying politics "Republicans never blow an opportunity to blow an opportunity." And according to powerful Congressional candidate and attorney Eric J. Troutman that adage appears to be holding true in California's 47th Congressional district. Troutman is furious about Le Roux's last-second entrance into a race she has "no chance" of winning. With his Troutman For America campaign positioned to make a historic run at unseating...

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Global Anti-Scam Alliance Launches Scam.org with OpenAI and Key Partners

March 12, 2026 6:00 AM

The Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) launched today Scam.org, an AI-powered platform that provides scam education, prevention, detection, reporting, and victim support in over 50 languages, making it a new global hub, accessible to 97% of the world's internet users. Scam.org is powered by partnerships with OpenAI and leading cybersecurity organizations, AnyTech365, CUBE AI,Falkin, Malwarebytes, Netcraft, ReasonLabs, ScamAdviser, Scamnetic,...

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