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America’s VetDogs 5K Run & Dog Walk Joins Suffolk County Veterans Run Series

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

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The Suffolk County Veterans Runs Series (SCVRS) will offer a variety of events in 2024, each in honor of our nation’s and region’s veterans.

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The Suffolk County Veterans Runs Series (SCVRS) will offer a variety of events in 2024, each in honor of our nation’s and region’s veterans.
“We thank the Scherer family and all the event organizers for welcoming America’s VetDogs into the Suffolk County Veterans Run Series,” said John Miller, president and CEO, America’s VetDogs and the Guide Dog Foundation.
“As we honor Chris Scherer’s enduring legacy and all our courageous veterans and service members, we eagerly anticipate witnessing the collective spirit of camaraderie as participants, both human and canine, take to the streets of Smithtown on September 28.”
“On behalf of the Scherer family and the steering committee of the Suffolk County Veterans Run Series, we are thrilled to welcome the America’s VetDogs 5K Run and Dog Walk to the 2024 series,” said Tim Scherer, Suffolk County Veterans Run Series.
Congratulations to the America’s VetDogs organization and we look forward to a great 2024 run series!”
Marcelle Leis, CMSgt (Ret), USAF/NYANG, director, Suffolk County Veterans Services Agency, Office of the County Executive, said: “We are excited to have America’s VetDogs join the Suffolk County Veteran Run Series this year.

Madison County Joins the Illinois Purchasing Group for Tracking Bid Distribution

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Madison County officially announced today it has joined the Illinois Purchasing Group, an e-procurement system from Bidnet Direct that provides 27 local government agencies throughout Illinois a solution for bid and vendor management. Madison County invites all potential vendors to register online with http://www.bidnetdirect.com/illinois/madisoncounty to access its upcoming solicitations.

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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Madison County officially announced today it has joined the Illinois Purchasing Group, an e-procurement system from Bidnet Direct that provides 27 local government agencies throughout Illinois a solution for bid and vendor management.
Moving forward into the digital era, Madison County can publish all bid opportunities on the Illinois Purchasing Group site.
"By utilizing the Illinois Purchasing Group, we are now able to see right away which suppliers are interested in our bid opportunities," says Abdul Malik Fazil, Purchasing Director of Madison County.
Madison County invites all local vendors to receive access to its upcoming solicitations by joining the Illinois Purchasing Group.

Department of the Attorney General Announces April 17 Release Date for Maui Wildfire Phase One Report

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Monday, March 18, 2024

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HONOLULU, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney General Anne Lopez confirms the Phase One report on the independent investigation into the Maui wildfires will be released on April 17, 2024.

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HONOLULU, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney General Anne Lopez confirms the Phase One report on the independent investigation into the Maui wildfires will be released on April 17, 2024.
The FSRI research team encountered unexpected delays when gathering the critical facts for review, which had a direct impact on the rescheduled Phase One report release date.
In November 2023, the Department of the Attorney General served three subpoenas upon the Maui Emergency Management Agency, the County of Maui Department of Public Works and the County of Maui Department of Water Supply seeking documents relevant to the investigation.
I am confident that the Phase One report will provide some answers to the questions surrounding the tragic wildfire incident,” said Attorney General Lopez.

Pacific Coast Oil Trust Announces There Will Be No March Cash Distribution

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

The net profits deficit must be recouped from proceeds otherwise payable to the Trust from the Net Profits Interests.

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The net profits deficit must be recouped from proceeds otherwise payable to the Trust from the Net Profits Interests.
Pacific Coast Oil Trust is a Delaware statutory trust formed by PCEC to own interests in certain oil and gas properties in the Santa Maria Basin and the Los Angeles Basin in California (the “Underlying Properties”).
Any anticipated distribution is based, in part, on the amount of cash received or expected to be received by the Trust from PCEC with respect to the relevant period.
Any differences in actual cash receipts by the Trust could affect this distributable amount.

Honolulu, HI, Partners with Clariti to Modernize Planning and Permitting

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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As part of a broader strategic initiative to improve and modernize its technology and business processes, Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) has selected Clariti’s Community Development Software to replace its legacy permitting system.

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As part of a broader strategic initiative to improve and modernize its technology and business processes, Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) has selected Clariti’s Community Development Software to replace its legacy permitting system.
Implementation of the new system is underway, led by Speridian Technologies , a trusted Clariti partner.
Clariti’s all-in-one permitting platform will replace the DPP’s 26-year-old, on-premise solution and enable a fully digital permitting process from application to approval to completion.
“With Clariti, the DPP will centralize its permitting, code compliance, planning, and short-term rental registration processes onto one easy-to-use platform,” says Dawn Takeuchi Apuna, Director of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting.

Ed Freedman’s Stable Road Foundation Donates $250k to Build Maui School With FEMA, GEM, Local Partners

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Maui-based philanthropist Ed Freedman and his Stable Road Foundation have announced a $250,000 donation toward the construction of the temporary location of Sacred Hearts School on the island of Maui.

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Maui-based philanthropist Ed Freedman and his Stable Road Foundation have announced a $250,000 donation toward the construction of the temporary location of Sacred Hearts School on the island of Maui.
A blessing ceremony was recently held at the site, featuring Ed Freedman of Stable Road Foundation, Principal Tonata Lolesio of Sacred Hearts, Greg Shepherd of Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), and other community leaders.
“Serving our ‘ohana on Maui has always been one of the main focuses of Stable Road Foundation,” says executive director Pablo Rendon.
Stable Road Foundation is part of a collaborative effort to rebuild Sacred Hearts School.

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP Obtains an $11 Million Jury Verdict for a Motorcyclist Struck by a City of Los Angeles DWP Vehicle

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Monday, March 25, 2024

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A Los Angeles County Superior Court jury in Van Nuys has awarded $11,045,000 to a motorcyclist who suffered serious injuries following a collision with a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) vehicle.

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A Los Angeles County Superior Court jury in Van Nuys has awarded $11,045,000 to a motorcyclist who suffered serious injuries following a collision with a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) vehicle.
Plaintiff was represented at trial by Robert Glassman, Tom Schultz, and Jonathan Davidi of Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP .
"The City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power fought us every step of the way," said Robert Glassman, partner at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP.
We are thankful the jury got it right and delivered a just verdict based on the evidence and their common sense."

GovInvest Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Major Client Wins

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GovInvest , the leading provider of analytics technology for government agencies, marks its 10th anniversary with a series of significant client wins, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the public sector.

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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GovInvest , the leading provider of analytics technology for government agencies, marks its 10th anniversary with a series of significant client wins, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the public sector.
"We proudly celebrate a decade serving our valued clients in the public sector," said Michael Fryke, CEO of GovInvest.
Since its inception a decade ago, GovInvest has revolutionized financial and workforce analytics for governmental entities across the nation.
In celebration of its milestone anniversary, GovInvest is proud to announce several recent client acquisitions that have joined over 1,000 agencies served since 2014.

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO WORKERS UNIONIZE WITH TEAMSTERS, BUILD WORKER POWER

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of San Bernardino has recognized Teamsters Local 1932 as the sole bargaining representative for all full-time city workers—from public works to city hall and everything in between. A majority demanded union recognition earlier in the year, which the city has accepted.

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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of San Bernardino has recognized Teamsters Local 1932 as the sole bargaining representative for all full-time city workers—from public works to city hall and everything in between.
The new 180 San Bernardino Teamsters join mid-manager San Bernardino city workers who have been members since Local 1932's affiliation in 2015.
"San Bernardino city workers are ready to build on the power that Local 1932 members are assembling," says David Lamas, a lead maintenance worker for San Bernardino's Public Works Department's Quality of Life Division.
City of San Bernardino workers are ready to positively transform this city for workers and residents."

Collaborative Labs at St. Petersburg College Celebrates 20 Years of Creative Facilitation

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Monday, April 1, 2024

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Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2002, Dr. Carl Kuttler, then president of St. Petersburg College, took part in a planning session with other Florida college presidents in Orlando, Florida.

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Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2002, Dr. Carl Kuttler, then president of St. Petersburg College, took part in a planning session with other Florida college presidents in Orlando, Florida.
Through a partnership with the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners, that vision for the Collaborative Labs at SPC's EpiCenter in Clearwater was born.
As the "consulting arm" of St. Petersburg College, Collaborative Labs has averaged nearly 200 facilitated events a year over the past 20 years.
For more information about Collaborative Labs or to schedule a facilitation session, contact Branding and Business Development Consultant Laurie Hill at 727-302-6573 or [email protected] , or visit their website at collaborativelabs.com .