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Fanta Says, 'Do More of What You Wanta' With New Global Campaign

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

ATLANTA, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2000s called, and they want to know: Don't ya Wanta, Wanta Fanta? Fanta®, the leading sparkling fruit beverage brand known for deliciously refreshing flavors, is introducing a reprise of one of its most iconic global platforms 'Wanta Fanta,' aiming to nudge fans to do more of what they want amid the constant hustle and daily pressure to do what they need. 

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2000s called, and they want to know: Don't ya Wanta, Wanta Fanta?
  • The new campaign also brings back the iconic 'Wanta Fanta' anthem.
  • Capturing the most common needs in a fan's life and positioning Fanta as the champion for daily little wants.
  • Fanta will also enlist a mix of TikTok creators to share engaging content inspired by and celebrating the new Wanta Fanta tune.

FAIR: Congress Squanders Another Opportunity to Address the Border Crisis

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

For months, Republican congressional leaders, in both chambers, pledged that legislation to aid Ukraine must also include all, or substantial parts of H.R.2, the Secure the Border Act.

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  • For months, Republican congressional leaders, in both chambers, pledged that legislation to aid Ukraine must also include all, or substantial parts of H.R.2, the Secure the Border Act.
  • 2 was passed by the House last May, but Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has refused to bring it up for a vote in the Senate.
  • Earlier this year, House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed that a "border fight is coming, and we're going to die on that hill."
  • "Congress will get one more chance to address the Biden administration's border crisis this year as they negotiate the FY 2025 federal budget.

ILUS Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire a British Manufacturer of Autonomous Vehicles While Completing its Next Phase of Restructuring for Anticipated Growth

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

This and several additional factors have led to increased instability, placing heightened demand on the defense and security sectors leading to increased growth.

Key Points: 
  • This and several additional factors have led to increased instability, placing heightened demand on the defense and security sectors leading to increased growth.
  • “This acquisition and those in the pipeline are expected to add incredible value to the ILUS Group.
  • Furthermore, ILUS is in discussions with RB Capital regarding the consolidation of its existing promissory notes into one single promissory note.
  • I am currently in the USA with JP Backwell for the final stage of the business combination transaction with the NASDAQ company.

B&C and Acta Announce Appointment of Mark J. Washko as Senior Government Affairs Advisor, and Alexander E. Howard and Michelle C. Mims to Science Team Positions

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Friday, March 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and The Acta Group (Acta®) are pleased to announce the appointment of several professionals to key roles at our firms.

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  • (B&C®) and The Acta Group (Acta®) are pleased to announce the appointment of Mark J. Washko, Alexander E. Howard, and Michelle C. Mims to key roles at our firms.
  • (B&C®) and The Acta Group (Acta®) are pleased to announce the appointment of several professionals to key roles at our firms.
  • Mr. Washko, Mr. Howard, and Ms. Mims join a powerful team of advocates, scientists, and regulatory and business consultants at B&C and Acta.
  • Mr. Washko, Mr. Howard, and Ms. Mims join a powerful team of advocates, scientists, and regulatory and business consultants at B&C and Acta.

New Vote Run Lead Resource Shows How Women Can Achieve Reflective Representation Within Just 10 Years -- Instead of 100

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Friday, February 16, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women are 51% of the population, but are underrepresented in our state governments, as only 33% of legislators across the U.S. are women. Nonprofit organization Vote Run Lead trains women to run for political office and win. With data-driven methods, Vote Run Lead has developed a visionary strategy for achieving a fair and reflective democracy in every state. This plan is presented in a NEW web-based resource: "Charting Paths to a Women's Majority" (womensmajority.org). This groundbreaking data visualization shows how to accelerate almost every state's path to achieving a women's majority in statehouses nationwide within just 10 years — NOT the 100 years projected at the current pace of change!

Key Points: 
  • Nonprofit organization Vote Run Lead trains women to run for political office and win.
  • With data-driven methods, Vote Run Lead has developed a visionary strategy for achieving a fair and reflective democracy in every state.
  • "Vote Run Lead invites every woman to consider the possibilities that 'Charting Paths to a Women's Majority' presents," said Sabrina Shulman, chief political officer at Vote Run Lead.
  • However, Vote Run Lead is confident that even West Virginia could achieve fair representation in just eight years(!)

 Tusk Strategies Promotes Shontell Smith and Cristóbal Alex to Partner to Further Bolster Tusk’s High-Level Capabilities and Growth Trajectory

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Said Chris Coffey, CEO, “Cristóbal and Shontell are so good at what they do.

Key Points: 
  • Said Chris Coffey, CEO, “Cristóbal and Shontell are so good at what they do.
  • Not only do they provide the best guidance and strongest relationships for our clients, but they make everyone at Tusk smarter and better at their jobs.
  • He currently leads Latino engagement for Future Forward , the Super PAC supporting President Biden, and serves on the Board of Directors of Latino Victory Project.
  • Cristóbal is a well-respected voice on MSNBC and other major outlets and publications.

NEW LAW IN NEW YORK, CHAMPIONED BY THE TEXTURE EDUCATION COLLECTIVE, MANDATES INCLUSIVE HAIR EDUCATION

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Monday, December 4, 2023

The new law demonstrates the importance of having a professional hairstylist on the Advisory Committee and will help to ensure that hair education is systemically more inclusive in the State of New York.

Key Points: 
  • The new law demonstrates the importance of having a professional hairstylist on the Advisory Committee and will help to ensure that hair education is systemically more inclusive in the State of New York.
  • “This is a huge step in advancing hair inclusivity in the State of New York.
  • As a result of this law, stylists will now receive comprehensive, inclusive hair education that will help to foster safe and positive experiences for all customers to feel welcomed, valued, understood, and seen when receiving hair services.
  • Individuals with hair of all textures deserve to feel welcomed, understood, and safe when they seek out hair care services.

News/Media Alliance President & CEO Danielle Coffey Participates in AI Insight Forum Hosted by Senator Chuck Schumer

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today News/Media Alliance President & CEO Danielle Coffey is attending as an invited participant in a bipartisan forum hosted by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on "AI – Transparency, Explainability, Intellectual Property, & Copyright."

Key Points: 
  • Today News/Media Alliance President & CEO Danielle Coffey is attending as an invited participant in a bipartisan forum hosted by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on "AI – Transparency, Explainability, Intellectual Property, & Copyright."
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today News/Media Alliance President & CEO Danielle Coffey is attending as an invited participant in a bipartisan forum hosted by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on "AI – Transparency, Explainability, Intellectual Property, & Copyright."
  • Also participating in the forum are 19 leaders from various industries, including the news media, entertainment, and tech industries.
  • Coffey stated, "I am honored to be invited by Majority Leader Schumer, Senator Rounds, Senator Heinrich, and Senator Young to participate in this AI forum and I look forward to the dialogue.

AYR Announces (1) Agreement with Senior Noteholders to Extend Maturity Date by Two Years, (2) Commitment for US$50 million of New Money Financing and (3) Amendment to LivFree Wellness, LLC Promissory Note

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The New Money Notes will be issued with a 20% original issue discount (resulting in US$40 million of net proceeds to AYR at closing).

Key Points: 
  • The New Money Notes will be issued with a 20% original issue discount (resulting in US$40 million of net proceeds to AYR at closing).
  • Proceeds of the New Money Notes will be used to restructure or repay senior notes and for working capital purposes.
  • Stikeman Elliott LLP and Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP are acting as the Company’s Canadian and U.S. legal counsel, respectively.
  • Goodmans LLP and Paul Hastings LLP are acting as the Majority Noteholders’ Canadian and U.S. legal counsel, respectively.

EDPR NA Distributed Generation Launches 23 MW Solar Plus 60 MWh Storage Project for Mohave Electric Cooperative

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

FORT MOHAVE, ARIZONA, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDPR NA Distributed Generation ( EDPR NA DG ), a U.S. leader in the distributed generation sector, announced a 23.27 MWdc ground-mount solar array system coupled with a 15 megawatt (MW) / 60 megawatt-hour (MWh) energy storage system for Mohave Electric Cooperative ( MEC ), a not-for-profit distribution cooperative in Arizona.

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  • FORT MOHAVE, ARIZONA, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDPR NA Distributed Generation ( EDPR NA DG ), a U.S. leader in the distributed generation sector, announced a 23.27 MWdc ground-mount solar array system coupled with a 15 megawatt (MW) / 60 megawatt-hour (MWh) energy storage system for Mohave Electric Cooperative ( MEC ), a not-for-profit distribution cooperative in Arizona.
  • Together, the solar + storage system will help MEC provide renewable power, mitigate peak period energy use, and ultimately, stabilize energy costs for its 36,700 members.
  • Tyler Carlson, Chief Executive Officer of Mohave Electric Cooperative, stated, “We are pleased to be working with EDP Renewables on Mohave Electric Cooperative’s first solar plus storage project.
  • Gustavo Monteiro, CEO, EDPR NA Distributed Generation and Tyler Carlson, CEO, Mohave Electric Cooperative spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.