Nevada Policy Research Institute

Institute of Corporate Directors appoints Gigi Dawe as Vice President, Policy & Research

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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TORONTO, May 24, 2023 /CNW/ - The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) announced the appointment of Gigi Dawe, LL.M, as Vice President of Policy & Research, effective June 5, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, May 24, 2023 /CNW/ - The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) announced the appointment of Gigi Dawe, LL.M, as Vice President of Policy & Research, effective June 5, 2023.
  • "A recognized leader in Canadian corporate governance, Gigi has extensive knowledge of governance structure and is an authority on board performance, strategy, and risk oversight," says Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO.
  • "In this role, Gigi will bring her wealth of experience in corporate governance and sustainability to help lead the organization's thought leadership in corporate governance."
  • "The ICD is in an enviable position with more than 17,000 corporate governance leaders across the country," says Dawe.

Cannabis Freedom Alliance Endorses Rep. Mace’s States Reform Act

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Cannabis Freedom Alliance (CFA) announced that it has endorsed the States Reform Act.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Cannabis Freedom Alliance (CFA) announced that it has endorsed the States Reform Act.
  • The States Reform Act is the truly principled vehicle for conservatives, libertarian, and all who value limited government to support cannabis reform.
  • The States Reform Act:
    Institutes a 3% federal excise tax on those products to fund law enforcement and small business programs.
  • Weldon Angelos, co-Coordinator of CFAs Steering Committee and head of Mission Green/The Weldon Project, said: The States Reform Act represents exciting movement towards compromise on the cannabis criminal justice issue and progress-building on the First Step Act.

Cannabis Freedom Alliance Doubles Membership with Addition of New Values Members and Working Groups

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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CFA is further proud to announce the creation of its three working groups:

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  • CFA is further proud to announce the creation of its three working groups:
    Criminal Justice Reform and Successful Second Chances Working Group.
  • We are delighted to join the Cannabis Freedom Alliance to help advocate for and protect law-abiding Nevadans from federal overreach.
  • We are excited to work with the Cannabis Freedom Alliance to bring new, much-needed voices to the debate over legalization.
  • We are excited to partner with the Cannabis Freedom Alliance to drive the conversation on this topic forward.

LVCVA and Elon Musk's The Boring Company Collaborating for the Future of Transportation in Las Vegas

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
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"The selection of The Boring Company for the Las Vegas Convention Center's on-property, guest transportation solution leads the way to the evolution of transportation overall in Southern Nevada," said LVCVA CEO and President Steve Hill.

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  • "The selection of The Boring Company for the Las Vegas Convention Center's on-property, guest transportation solution leads the way to the evolution of transportation overall in Southern Nevada," said LVCVA CEO and President Steve Hill.
  • "We are excited to work with the LVCVA to provide a world-class mass transit system in Las Vegas," said Steve Davis, president, The Boring Company.
  • For a gallery of The Boring Company's proposed Las Vegas Convention Center Loop conceptual designs and the Las Vegas Convention Center Expansion construction images and b-roll, click here .
  • The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, as well as operating the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Las Vegas Celebrates Adult Freedom By Debuting 'Only Vegas Moments' Campaign

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
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LAS VEGAS, May 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today Las Vegas introduced 'Only Vegas Moments,' a series of four digital short films and broadcast spots.

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  • LAS VEGAS, May 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Today Las Vegas introduced 'Only Vegas Moments,' a series of four digital short films and broadcast spots.
  • Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here:
    "The introduction of 'Only Vegas Moments' celebrates the long-standing promise of adult freedom in Las Vegas by embracing contemporary storylines that are relatable to a wide range of potential visitors," said Cathy Tull, chief marketing officer for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA).
  • The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center.
  • Download the virtual reality app, Vegas VR, to experience Las Vegas from your iPhone or Android by visiting http://www.vrtv.vegas/ .