Public Policy & Government News

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Americans race to state DMVs to meet the May 7 REAL ID deadline, Krispy Kreme® is sweetening the rush – and relieving the stress – with a surge of FREE Original Glazed® Doughnuts. Next Wednesday, May 7, Krispy Kreme will give all guests one free Original Glazed® doughnut all day in shop or via drive-thru at participating shops, limit one per guest, no purchase necessary and no ID required! “The DMV can be stressful enough in normal times, but we know May 7 i...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SyllabusX, a Virginia-based leader in B2B business events, is proud to announce the Ukraine Minerals Summit 2025, scheduled for July 16–17 in Washington, D.C. This pivotal two-day event aims to advance strategic cooperation between the United States and Ukraine in the critical minerals sector, fostering investment opportunities and strengthening bilateral partnerships. The United States and Ukraine have launched the U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund throug...

NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citizens for Judicial Fairness (CJF), an advocacy organization committed to promoting transparency and diversity in Delaware’s courts and public leadership, today presented a $10,000 donation to the Food Bank of Delaware to support its ongoing efforts to combat hunger and provide essential services to families in need. The donation underscores CJF’s growing investment in Delaware’s community infrastructure, aligning its mission for judicial and institutional fairn...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the American Association for Debt Resolution (AADR) and the Consumer Debt Relief Initiative (CDRI), two leading advocates for debt relief nationwide, have come together to form the Association for Consumer Debt Relief (ACDR). By bringing together the unique strengths and talents of each organization, ACDR will unify communications, continue to develop industry standards, and support education for its members. ACDR’s mission is to educate consumers and policym...

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May is Older Californians Month, a time to celebrate the wisdom and strength of older adults and challenge outdated stereotypes....

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CentralSquare Technologies, a leading provider of public sector software, hosted its annual user-community conference, ENGAGE, from April 27-30 in Orlando, Florida, bringing together more than 1,700 participants, including government and public safety leaders across North America. ENGAGE featured over 200 sessions with insights from customers, partners, industry experts, and product specialists. This year’s event focused on helping users create efficiencies and r...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ontario’s largest celebration of Deaf culture will serve as the backdrop for an update about the ongoing strike by CUPE 2073 members who work at Canadian Hearing Services (CHS). Hundreds are gathering for the annual Mayfest expo as workers who support Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Ontarians continue to fight to improve services. WHAT: CUPE 2073 press conference on the strike at CHS WHO: Yves Dube, CHS Deaf ASL staff person and Member of CUPE 2073 Donald Prong, E...

NEW GLASGOW, Nova Scotia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After a year of negotiations, workers at Tearmann Society for Abused Women are taking action to demand their employer conclude bargaining. Represented by CUPE 4459, workers have reached an agreement on all items except one: employee access to the organization’s board of directors. CUPE 4459 achieved a number of key gains in negotiations, including improved wages and a pension. Instead of celebrating these wins, workers are now facing a possible lock ou...

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Life Line Screening, a nationwide provider of preventive health screenings focused on cardiovascular disease and stroke risk, announced today a new partnership with Lexipol, a leading provider of solutions that enhance performance excellence in public safety. Under this agreement, Life Line Screening will serve as Lexipol’s exclusive provider of preventive health screenings, enabling agencies that subscribe to Lexipol’s wellness solution to proactively monit...

MCMURRAY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA presented the latest year-over-year enrollment trends, comparing 4th quarter 2024 with 4th quarter 2023 segment membership....