SYDNEY, Australia – When Dr Ken Coghill served in the Victorian legislature in the early 1980s, he joined a movement to reform Australia’s campaign finance system, which allowed donations to spill over into politics, as donors are usually able to hide their identities and contributions. Dr Coghill, a Labor leader …
Read More »Richmond organization launches new child care resource website
A program run by Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives (RCRG) has launched a new website with childcare resources for families and local providers. The Richmond Child Care Resource and Referral Center (CCRR), a program run by RCRG and based at Richmond Caring Place, highlights a list of services and resources for …
Read More »Reaction to the removal of the gray wolf from the list of threatened species
Last week, a federal judge overturned the Trump administration’s removal of the gray wolf from the endangered and threatened species list. U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of California Jeffrey White concluded that “the deficiencies in the final rule are serious and weigh in favor of vacatur.” White …
Read More »Black women say goodbye to work and hello to their own businesses | Business
KKnown as “The Cookie Lady” around Washington DC, Lacey Fisher is famous for her British and German inspired liquor confections. Fisher started Cookie Lane during the 2008 economic crisis, after being laid off from four different jobs as a mortgage checker. “I used up my six months of savings and …
Read More »Donation hopes to help Eau Claire Co. dog find a furry family
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Read More »California offers up to $225 to open a college savings fund for a child
To help California families save for college, the state’s ScholarShare 529 plan offers to match the first $200 contributed in the first year of an account. (Seth Wenig/Associated Press) California’s official college savings plan is again offering low- and middle-income households an incentive to start saving money for their children’s …
Read More »New sawmill to help Dixie Fire recovery
Planks cut from trees killed by the Dixie fire lie in the new sawmill at Crescent Mills, five miles south of the town of Greenville. Photography: J&C Enterprises. Jonathan Kusel, executive director of the Sierra Institute for Community and the Environment, spoke about the sawmill his organization is building in …
Read More »Business in brief, January 30, 2022
THOMASTON — Thomaston Savings Bank employees Whitney Cadett, vice president, head of marketing, and Kelly Crone, vice president, head of residential mortgages, have been named New Leaders in Banking by the Connecticut Bankers Association. They were recognized at a special reception at BankWorld 2022, held at Mohegan Sun Resort and …
Read More »New York Giants should consider broader slate of candidates in GM search – New York Giants Blog
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — The search for a general manager is underway for the New York Giants, and this time around, early returns show they’ll be casting a much wider net. From deputy general managers to personnel executives to some off-the-beaten-path options, prepare for a very different approach to replacing …
Read More »Huntington City Council approves new West End senior center
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Read More »Broadway Cancels Shows Due to Positive Covid Tests
“Reversing random performances can only hurt – it just gives the impression that a performance will happen in the air,” said Ted Chapin, a longtime industry leader and former president of the Rodgers & Hammerstein organization. . “It would be nice if Covid could calm down, but it looks like …
Read More »Turmoil hits anti-poverty group as report challenges contracts | National government and new policies
The other main functions of the agency are the administration of utilities and rental assistance, as well as house weatherization projects. Richardson said Myles was fired after responding unsatisfactorily to the allegations. It is not known if an outside agency is investigating. âShe has retained full control of this organization,â …
Read More »HSOG seeks donations while managing disease at shelter | New
Humane Society staff are asking for help after three cases of canine distemper forced staff to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. Karen Pettay, who is business director for the Humane Society of Greenwood, said it was the first time the shelter had a disease that spread …
Read More »Emporia Community Foundation Trustees Satisfied With Match Day 2021 Effort
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Read More »How corruption ruined Lebanon – The New York Times
Diab’s plan also included a forensic audit of the central bank, the Banque du Liban, which is responsible in particular for safeguarding the country’s monetary and economic stability. Riad Salameh, who has been the bank’s governor since 1993, is recognized worldwide, especially for his so-called financial engineering. It basically worked …
Read More »Voya Selected as New Health Savings Account Provider for ABA Retirement Fund Program | Business
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Read More »Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Announces New President and CEO | WIVT
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Read More »Animal Protection Association fights misconceptions during Pit Bull Awareness Month
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Read More »A new executive director chosen for the Ella Sharp museum after 5 months of research
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Read More »Red Rock Center gets new floors | News, Sports, Jobs
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Read More »Modesto Junior College celebrates 100 years of student education
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Read More »BLM headquarters returns to Washington
Home Secretary Haaland said the office will expand its western office to Grand Junction, Colorado. (Rick Bowmer | AP, pool) US Home Secretary Deb Haaland tours old dwellings along the Butler Wash Trail during a visit to the Bears Ears National Monument on Thursday, April 8, 2021, near Blanding. | …
Read More »Baton Rouge, New Orleans Area Business Honors for August 22, 2021 | Business
The Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants honored several regional CPAs for their contributions to the profession and to their community. From the Baton Rouge region, Bridget kaigler, Director of Taxes at Amedisys Inc., received the Distinguished Public Service Award, for his leadership, impact, involvement and innovation as a volunteer …
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The Law on the Financing of Political Parties prohibits donations to parties from foreign governments or agencies, foreign persons or entities, state bodies or public enterprises. (Photo: Adobestock) On Tuesday, a coalition of civil society organizations launched a watchdog body to monitor compliance and implementation of the Political Party Funding …
Read More »Cannabis cultivation bill | WIVT
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The Governor Cuomo approved the state’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act in the spring of this year to allow pot for recreation for adults.
The legal framework for developing the product is still been put in place.
The NewsChannel 34’s Corina Cappabianca provides more details about a proposed law to make things easier for producers.
The Office of Cannabis Management that is responsible for overseeing the cannabis industry within New York State is not yet fully operational and fully staffed.
Senator Jeremy Cooney says that right this moment it’s just an information site.
((Jeremy Cooney NYS Senator))I do not know who’s behind the curtain If you want to call it that however, it is evident that we don’t possess an executive director since the person who is appointed must confirm in the New York State Senate, and hasn’t been put up for an vote until now.
Cooney states that Cooney says that the New York State Senate will be required to also confirm the chairperson of the board.
When the Board is in session, Cooney has a bill that would grant “provisional adult-use licenses for growers” for growers.
((Jeremy Cooney NYS Senator))
Our law will permit producers in New York State to plant seeds in the soil so that we don’t get behind and not be able to enjoy another growing season.
If, under the bill, there was a chance that Office of Cannabis Management did not establish a licensing procedure before January 1st The Ministry of Agriculture and Markets will issue provisional permits until CMO can issue the licenses.
((Jeremy Cooney NYS Senator))
We are aware that before there’s a new and exciting market, there has to be a product available to sell, and we’re trying to ensure that we don’t miss out on a growing season during this process.
The Office of Cannabis Management falls under the New York State Liquor Authority and is also responsible for the medical marijuana business.
Year since Washington’s change, Indigenous sports imagery has evolved
Washington will not have any kind of Native American imagery as part of its next name, and the subject is still evolving in sports throughout the year since the legendary NFL franchise dropped arguably the most polarizing moniker that stay with the pros. Tuesday marks the first anniversary since Washington …
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United Way of Lake County announced this week that it has appointed Lactran CEO Ben Capelle as president of the 2021 campaign. Capelle quickly emerged as a leader in mass transit in Ohio, starting an early career at age 18 when he was a student bus driver for the Portage …
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âCorrections looks at everything from a safety perspective,â Michael Cox, executive director of Black and Pink Massachusetts told the Legislature’s Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery earlier this week. “They are not equipped to deal with mental illness on a human level.” Cox, who identified himself as “a …
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When the pandemic struck, forcing the Dance Theater of Harlem to cancel performances and suspend classes, the company, like many arts organizations, was devastated. She had no safety net: with very modest financial reserves, she was able to get by with the help of the federal government Paycheque Protection Program …
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Read More »Americans Celebrate 16th Annual Endangered Species Day
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YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – “Animal shelters prepare to surrender,” warned a June 24, 2020 headline in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. “I understand why they would think that,” Steven Martinez, executive director of the York County SPCA, said Tuesday of expert predictions and public perceptions, based …
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President Biden announced on January 20 that most federal student loan payments would be suspended without interest until September 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic. Once the suspension is lifted, however, a payment of $ 0 may still be a necessity for some borrowers. According to an October 2020 NerdWallet …
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For nearly 15 years, Trygve “Spike” Magelssen says he faithfully paid off his student loans every month, slowly reducing the initial debt by $ 53,000, even as medical bills, a home improvement loan and other costs left him. left “financially facing a wall.” Then, in late 2018, Magelssen, associate professor …
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