Public Policy & Government News

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chloeta, a premier provider of engineering, scientific and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness and critical infrastructure requirements, is pleased to announce its achievement of ISO 9001 certification for its Quality Management System (QMS). This milestone reinforces Chloeta’s position as an industry leader in regulatory excellence. This certification reflects Chloeta’s ongoing commitment to maintaining the...

MEXICO CITY & MIAMI & SÃO PAULO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and the AHF Global Public Health Institute acknowledge the conclusion of three years of negotiations on the global pandemic agreement text by congratulating the negotiators—particularly representatives of the Equity and Africa Groups—and recognizing the contributions of key stakeholders, including civil society, who championed equitable access to public health goods. “Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, we beg...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the latest results of its Public Pension Funding Index (PPFI), which analyzes data from the nation’s 100 largest public defined benefit plans. After two months of stability, the Milliman 100 PPFI funded ratio fell in March from 81.1% as of February 28 to 79.5% as of March 31. Trade and tariff uncertainty drove this result, as the plans experienced estimated aggregate monthly returns of -1.6%...

BREA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HdL Companies, a leading provider of revenue enhancement and economic development services for local governments, has released its fourth quarter 2024 sales tax data, revealing a 1.2% decline in local one cent sales and use tax receipts compared to the same quarter last year, after adjusting for accounting anomalies. Andy Nickerson, CEO of HdL Companies, commented on the results: "The fourth quarter is typically the highest sales tax generating period of the year,...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stop the Red Tape: L.A. Housing Advocates Wrap City Hall in 1,480-foot Red Ribbon...

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Designed for mission-critical first responders, military and law enforcement agencies that demand peak performance, SPECTR is ready to answer the call...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For any other employer, it would have been an unprecedented move: on the first day of conciliation, on the first day of bargaining, before any negotiations had even been taken place, they called for a No Board. But this is typical behaviour from Julia Dumanian and Canadian Hearing Services (CHS). “Since taking over as CEO in 2015, there’s a deep feeling among workers that she’s tried to weaken our ability to advocate for ourselves while reducing the services we provide...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report released today by the U.S. Plastics Pact urges a dual approach—ambitious voluntary action and bold public policy—to expand the use of postconsumer recycled content (PCR) in plastic packaging and overcome the systemic barriers currently limiting progress. Titled “Overcoming Barriers to Increasing the Use of PCR in the U.S.,” the report provides a holistic analysis of the supply, demand, and financial barriers that limit PCR use. Drawing from the insights...

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, is ready to kick off its spring Paper Clover fundraiser, a biannual event that has generated millions of dollars in scholarships for 4-H youth. From April 18 through May 5, customers can purchase a paper clover at checkout in Tractor Supply stores nationwide or online at TractorSupply.com. Together, Tractor Supply and 4-H have raised more than $24 million for the...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsara Inc. ("Samsara") (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today shared powerful new insights into drivers’ experience with its platform. In a new video, “What Drivers Love About Samsara,” drivers from around the world highlight Samsara's unmatched impact, sharing how it increases their safety, provides coaching and protection against false claims, makes administrative work simple, and is reliable and easy to use. Safety is critical...