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Pace-O-Matic Releases Statement Applauding Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s Call for Skill Game Regulation and Taxation

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace-O-Matic, Inc., the developer of the Pennsylvania Skill game, released the following statement applauding Governor Josh Shapiro’s call for the regulation and taxation of skill games as part of his FY 2024-25 budget proposal.

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  • HARRISBURG, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace-O-Matic, Inc., the developer of the Pennsylvania Skill game, released the following statement applauding Governor Josh Shapiro’s call for the regulation and taxation of skill games as part of his FY 2024-25 budget proposal.
  • “Governor Josh Shapiro is showing incredible leadership on the skill game issue,” said Pace-O-Matic President & CEO Paul Goldean.
  • We look forward to working with the Governor, his administration, and the general assembly to pass and formalize a fair regulatory and taxation structure for the skill game industry.
  • Additionally, POM’s Pennsylvania Skill games have been ruled legal games of skill by the Commonwealth Court.

Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic, congratulates Pennsylvania’s gaming industry on setting yet another record -- 2023 revenue hits $5.7 billion

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Parx Casino and Racing, Restaurant, Commonwealth, Legislation, POM, Barley, American Legion

HARRISBURG, PA, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic (POM), congratulates the state gaming industry which ended 2023 with an all-time record high of $5.7 billion in revenue.

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  • HARRISBURG, PA, Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pennsylvania Skill, powered by Pace-O-Matic (POM), congratulates the state gaming industry which ended 2023 with an all-time record high of $5.7 billion in revenue.
  • Ironically, casinos led by Parx say legal skill games compete with their slot machine revenue when the facts show a much different picture.
  • As the skill game industry has grown in the state, so have the earnings of casino slot machines.
  • “Here we are again congratulating Pennsylvania’s casino industry on record profits,” said POM’s Chief Public Affairs Officer, Mike Barley.

Emmy Winner and Veteran Journalist Ashleigh Barry Named Senior Vice President of Communications at the National Association for Veteran Rights

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
Veterans, Defense, Other Defense, Public Policy, Government, Other Policy Issues, Senior, Title, Partnership, VFW, Telehealth, T-Mobile, Walmart, National Association, American Legion, Organization, Communication, Emmy Awards

The National Association for Veteran Rights (NAVR) announces the appointment of Ashleigh Barry as its Senior Vice President of Communications.

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  • The National Association for Veteran Rights (NAVR) announces the appointment of Ashleigh Barry as its Senior Vice President of Communications.
  • NAVR, a national trade association, stands at the forefront of promoting transparency and ethical conduct among companies engaging with service-disabled Veterans and remains steadfast in its advocacy for businesses empowering Veterans.
  • Barry, noted for her investigative aptitude and commitment to delivering unfiltered information, won multiple Emmy Awards and the Edward R. Murrow Award.
  • The National Association for Veteran Rights (NAVR) is a national trade association committed to promoting ethical and transparent business practices among companies engaging with the service-disabled Veteran community.

Department of Defense Awards TranzactCard With Patriotic Employer Award

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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The award, accepted by Co-Founder Peter Rancie, was presented by representatives of the Department of Defense's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program, including the National Vice Commander of the American Legion, Randy Edwards.

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  • The award, accepted by Co-Founder Peter Rancie, was presented by representatives of the Department of Defense's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program, including the National Vice Commander of the American Legion, Randy Edwards.
  • The ESGR selected TranzactCard for the award, recognizing the company's support of service-member employees, including Army SGT Benjamin Watson, a Guardsman for 11 years.
  • "As a soldier in the National Guard, I am very grateful to work for an employer that is so accommodating of my service," said Watson.
  • "Whether it's a monthly drill, annual training, or other unit assignments, TranzactCard and its leadership have been tremendously supportive and encouraging of my service."

Heartland Express Highlights Commitment to U.S. Veterans

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Truckload carrier Heartland Express, joined by their family of companies, Millis Transfer of Black River Falls, WI; Smith Transport of Roaring Spring, PA; and Contractor Freighters Inc. (CFI) of Joplin, MO, note their strong commitment cross-organizationally to U.S. Veterans post successful deliveries for Wreaths Across America (WAA) Day.

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  • Heartland’s family of companies highlights dedication to U.S. military veterans in 2023.
  • Heartland Express will continue their commitment to supporting military Veterans for years to come.
  • Their service is not only recognized but also honored and celebrated.”
    Each Heartland Express company demonstrates their support of Veterans in unique ways.
  • Notably, Heartland Express participated in the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight and is a long-standing sponsor of the American Legion of Iowa Foundation.

Pace-O-Matic Granted Access to Additional Eckert Seamans Logs

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Monday, December 4, 2023
Gambling, Federal, Foreign, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, Confidentiality, Consultant, Veteran, Parx Casino and Racing, Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, United States district court, News, Lawyer, Federal court, Commonwealth, POM, Federal district, District court, American Legion

The order grants POM additional access to Eckert, Seamans, Cherin & Mellott, LLC’s privileged logs regarding the representation of casinos against skill games.

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  • The order grants POM additional access to Eckert, Seamans, Cherin & Mellott, LLC’s privileged logs regarding the representation of casinos against skill games.
  • This decision overrules an appeal by Eckert Seaman Cherin & Mellot, LLC to exclude 120 documents from being produced.
  • The suit also alleges that Eckert “violated their most basic fiduciary duties and concealed and misrepresented material facts to POM’s great detriment.
  • Eckert appealed Jude Saporito’s ruling, which required Eckert to turn over to POM many internal emails.

Beacon Announces 10 Veteran Homes and Community Buildings That Will Receive New Roofs

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Friday, November 10, 2023
Other Philanthropy, Architecture, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Philanthropy, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Veteran, BECN, Beacon of Hope, Safety, Multimedia, American Legion, American Legion Hall, VFW, Real estate, Hope, Beacon

“Veterans have given so much to protect us, so we must find ways to reciprocate with our unwavering support,” said Jonathan Bennett, Beacon’s Chief Commercial Officer. “The Beacon of Hope program is just one way we can give back to our Veterans who need assistance with a basic necessity -- a safe and secure home. We hope this initiative inspires others to support our heroes and become their ‘Beacon of Hope’.”

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  • Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today, in honor of Veteran’s Day, the winners of its annual Beacon of Hope program , a North American initiative awarding Veterans facing adversity with new roofs.
  • Together with local roofing companies, Beacon will deliver and facilitate roof replacements for 10 Veteran homes or Veteran community buildings at no cost to the recipients.
  • Every year, people from across the U.S. and Canada come together to nominate Veterans whose roofs are in dire need of replacement.
  • The 10 Veteran 2023 Beacon of Hope recipients are:
    American Legion Post 72- Cheney, WA
    To learn more about Beacon of Hope, including past winners and official rules, visit go.becn.com/beaconofhope .

Beacon Announces 10 Veteran Homes and Community Buildings That Will Receive New Roofs

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Friday, November 10, 2023
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Women, Veterans, Men, Architecture, Consumer, Other Construction & Property, Defense, Residential Building & Real Estate, Veteran, BECN, Beacon of Hope, Safety, Multimedia, American Legion, American Legion Hall, VFW, Real estate, Hope, Beacon

“Veterans have given so much to protect us, so we must find ways to reciprocate with our unwavering support,” said Jonathan Bennett, Beacon’s Chief Commercial Officer. “The Beacon of Hope program is just one way we can give back to our Veterans who need assistance with a basic necessity -- a safe and secure home. We hope this initiative inspires others to support our heroes and become their ‘Beacon of Hope’.”

Key Points: 
  • Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today, in honor of Veteran’s Day, the winners of its annual Beacon of Hope program a North American initiative awarding Veterans facing adversity with new roofs.
  • Together with local roofing companies, Beacon will deliver and facilitate roof replacements for 10 Veteran homes or Veteran community buildings at no cost to the recipients.
  • Every year, people from across the U.S. and Canada come together to nominate Veterans whose roofs are in dire need of replacement.
  • The 10 Veteran 2023 Beacon of Hope recipients are:
    American Legion Post 72- Cheney, WA
    To learn more about Beacon of Hope, including past winners and official rules, visit go.becn.com/beaconofhope .

University of Phoenix hosts Educational Equity Webinar Highlighting Diversity of United States Military Servicemembers During World War II

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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University of Phoenix is holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled “Force Multiplier: Diversity in Service of our country in World War II,” on November 16, 2023, at 11:00am AZT.

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  • University of Phoenix is holding the newest webinar in its Educational Equity Webinar Series, titled “Force Multiplier: Diversity in Service of our country in World War II,” on November 16, 2023, at 11:00am AZT.
  • “The panel discussion aims to facilitate a deeper understanding of the ways servicemembers experience aspects of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging in country’s military environments,” states Tondra Richardson, MBA, director of Student Diversity & Inclusion at University of Phoenix, and a host of the series.
  • For 30 years, Olano served the United States of America as a civilian broadcaster for the Department of Defense.
  • The Educational Equity Webinar Series is part of a series of events with which the OEE engages aiming to foster cultural awareness, thought leadership and community alliances to promote and sustain educational equity and diversity initiatives.

HeroZona Foundation Announces 20th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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PHOENIX, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HeroZona Foundation and Sons of the American Legion are excited to announce the 20th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. During the event, families in need will receive free turkeys at the Travis L. Williams American Legion Post 65 (1624 E. Broadway Rd.) There will be a limit of one frozen turkey per family with no income requirements or ID necessary, while supplies last.

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HeroZona Foundation and Sons of the American Legion are excited to announce the 20th annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. During the event, families in need will receive free turkeys at the Travis L. Williams American Legion Post 65 (1624 E. Broadway Rd.)
  • There will be a limit of one frozen turkey per family with no income requirements or ID necessary, while supplies last.
  • "We are proud to continue this tradition of providing Thanksgiving meals to our local community as everyone deserves to celebrate with their loved ones.
  • Other initiatives include Phoenix Tools 4 School, Holiday Bike Giveaways, MLK Celebrating the Dream, Veterans Reach to Teach and the HeroZona Forgotten Heroes Breakfast.