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Count Every Hero, a cross-partisan initiative formed in the fall of 2020 to ensure military votes were counted in the general election, launched a new campaign today called Operation Protect Democracy focused on fighting corruption in politics by...

Jon Fetherston and 9 other non partisan concerned citizens from Massachusetts have submitted petition to Massachusetts Attorney General to fight back against cancel culture and cyber bullying. The petition, filed with the Massachusetts Attorney...

A group of area labor unions plans to picket the Norristown office of Pennsylvania Representative Madeleine Dean in protest of her lack of response to multiple requests for a meeting. The coalition of 25 unions sent a letter to Dean and all other...

dmg events announced the launch of the Citizens Energy Congress, a unique energy industry event committed to resetting the energy agenda, post COVID-19, to drive the transition to a low carbon energy system that balances affordable energy access and...

dmg events announced the launch of the Citizens Energy Congress, a unique energy industry event committed to resetting the energy agenda, post COVID-19, to drive the transition to a low carbon energy system that balances affordable energy access...

The following statements were issued by Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), in response to President Biden's first address to a joint session of Congress:...

This is a news report from China Daily: A global investment promotion conference marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of Xiamen University was held in Xiamen, East China's Fujian province, on April 7. Agreements for 32 major industrial...

AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins released the following statement in response to President Biden's address to Congress this evening: "AARP is...

Pennsylvania will receive $24.1 million in national Housing Trust Fund dollars this year, representing a 148% increase compared with its 2020 funding amount of $9.7 million. This is according to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Housing and...

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing more than 200 African-American owned community newspapers from around the United States, have joined together with the nation's leading Black and Hispanic law enforcement executives...

Today, in the Ontario Legislature, the Minister of Health, Christine Elliott introduced legislation, that once passed, will mean the start of regulating Ontario Physician Assistants under the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. This...

The nation's most prominent anti-vaccine leaders have continued to spread misinformation in violation of terms of service of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, one month after Big Tech leaders vowed at a Congressional hearing they would crack down on...

America First Political Committee today announced that the Wyoming Congressional Candidate Forum will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 in Casper, Wyoming. America First is dedicated to promoting conservative political candidates across the...

Today Beacon Global Strategies (BGS), a leading strategic advisory firm focusing on global public policy, government procurement, and geopolitical risk analysis, announced four new members to its growing team. The Honorable Dana Deasy, Dr. James...

Today, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) unanimously voted to extend the Zero Emission Certificates (ZECs) for New Jersey's three nuclear power plants, Hope Creek and Salem 1 and 2, for an additional three years....

The American Academy of Actuaries provides a needed actuarial perspective on many public policy challenges facing the nation as President Biden prepares to address a joint session of Congress April 28, including the COVID-19 pandemic's impacts on...

The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa about the creation of the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment, which will be dedicated to mobilizing the federal government's policies, programs and...

Authorities in Guilin City, one of China's top tourist destinations, tightened crackdown on illegal quarrying and sand mining along the Lijiang River in recent years in an effort to protect its ecological environment.    Hailed as one of the most...

Congressional candidate Joe Collins, a Black Republican Navy veteran challenging Rep. Maxine Waters in California, released a new campaign ad this week criticizing the mansion and wealth of his career politician opponent.  ...

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Cuddly Tails (https://cuddlytails.com/) announced that the successful launch of its dog-walking and dog-sitting networking app continues to build strong neighborhood connections with each new pet-parent who registers. The Cuddly Tails app prescreens...

Today, Khaled Salem, running for the U.S. Senate against Chuck Schumer in 2022, has announced some of his legislative priorities, guaranteeing congressional approval for budgets needed to support his programs. Some of these programs have been...

Johnson's BOOST Act (Better Opportunity and Outcomes for Socially Disadvantaged Talent) is based on the FCC Tax Certificate Policy established in the 1970s implemented to increase minority ownership of media properties.  The BOOST Act would establish...

WHO: The Foundation for Climate Restoration (F4CR) will host a webinar focused on climate restoration, the safe and permanent removal of the trillion tons of atmospheric CO2 that continues to warm our planet. WHAT: California on the Climate...

Gwainevere Catchings Hess, President, The Black Women's Agenda, Inc. (BWA), released the following statement in response to the jury's verdict in the State of Minnesota v. Derek Michael Chauvin case: THE BLACK WOMEN'S AGENDA, INC. PRAISES CONVICTIONS...

The number of Americans aged 65 and older with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is expected to more than double from 6.2 million today to 12.7 million by 2050. Currently, there are no treatments available to stop or slow the progression of the disease. At...

Bishop T.D. Jakes, a global spiritual leader, criminal justice reform advocate and longtime champion of providing opportunities for returning citizens, called the conviction of former Minneapolis officer Derrick Chauvin a major victory for justice....

Recently, the Biden Administration announced a $6 billion investment in Community Health Centers (CHCs) for expanded vaccine access in underserved communities. CHCs are a key healthcare delivery system for positive change in this pandemic and these...

Two FAIR-opposed immigration bills that are headed for a final vote in the House of Representatives today will exacerbate already significant threats to national security and further snarl our already overwhelmed immigration courts, charges the...

Licensed clinical social worker and therapist Bo Hess, of Buncombe County, announced today that he intends to seek the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District. Experience the...

Property taxes were due Tuesday, March 2, 2021, but there is no late fee for those paying their bill through Monday, May 3, 2021, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. The Cook County Board of Commissioners in November waived for two months...

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) today applauded reintroduction of the Growing Climate Solutions Act (GCSA) for the 117th Congress by its original sponsors Senators Mike Braun (R-IN), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and...

In testimony before the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis today, Heather Reams, Executive Director of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES), called on lawmakers to take immediate action against the threat of climate change...

The UK has the longest history of animal protection in the world, and the British government often proclaims itself to be the global leader in animal welfare standards. Lobbying the UK to outlaw dog and cat meat, and to initiate the International...

Texas 6th Congressional District candidate Dan Rodimer just released a viral campaign ad, following his now famous "Make America Texas Again" video, where he calls out Congress for being "power hungry politicians who are threatening our way of life."...

Congressional candidate Joe Collins called for the immediate removal and arrest of Congresswoman Maxine Waters. This followed Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill's declaration that Waters' recent comments could lead to the overturn of the Derek...

After more than thirty-two years of legal and trial experience, James Gavin is running for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Berks County because Integrity & Experience Matter. In a testament to Gavin's integrity and experience, he earned the...

California Congressional candidate Joe Collins spoke out again this week after his opponent, Rep. Maxine Waters, seemingly incited violence against police officers during an anti-cop protest in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. In response to Waters'...

Access Ready Inc. announced that in conjunction with its Partner organizations it has taken the first steps toward opening discussions with the state of Maryland concerning the accessibility of pollbooks slated for procurement by the state....

The recall of embattled San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, one of a band of so-called progressive/rogue DAs elected around the country, is gathering significant steam....

On Thursday, April 15 the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee during a hearing titled Meeting the Moment: Improving Access to Behavioral and Mental Health Care interviewed Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, Chief Medical...

Today, College Promise releases an ambitious proposal for a federal-state partnership. College Promise for All lays out a plan to eliminate tuition and fees for eligible students seeking a postsecondary education at our nation's public community...

Having successfully shepherded the Equal Rights Amendment through ratification by the remaining three states and approval of House Joint Resolution 17 by the U.S. House of Representatives on March 17, 2021, ERA supporters have now adopted a strategic...

Republican Big Dan Rodimer, who is running for Texas' Congressional District 6 (TX-06), is holding a free family event, called Wrestle for Your Rights. Rodimer is hosting the event with former WWE star and Mayor of Knox County Glenn "Kane" Jacobs in...

The number of uninsured in the United States would fall by 4.2 million if policymakers made a temporary provision in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) permanent, a new analysis shows. The provision enhances subsidies to make coverage in the...

InterTalk Critical Information Systems (InterTalk), a leading manufacturer of IP-based radio command and control solutions, is pleased to announce a new endorsed partnership with Tait Communications (Tait), a leading open standards provider for...

Today, 117 organizations representing all levels of the U.S. supply chain sent a letter to transportation leaders in Congress urging passage of the DRIVE-Safe Act, legislation to remedy the nation's growing shortage of truck drivers by promoting...

For years Speaker Nancy Pelosi has refused to allow the House of Representatives to vote up or down on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 619). Family Research Council is urging Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to sign...

The pandemic's effects on education have leaders from some of North Carolina's most prominent businesses sounding the alarm on declining third-grade reading proficiency. Early research has confirmed COVID hit the state's youngest students the hardest...

As more people begin visiting museums and other attractions again in Denver's Golden Triangle, the City & County of Denver's Cultural Center Complex Garage now features the INDECT parking guidance system that will allow guests to find a parking space...