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New Survey From Propel Software Confirms Trend That Americans Are Severing Relationships With Companies That Aren’t Prioritizing Sustainability

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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It also found that 44% feel more emotionally invested in companies that follow/demonstrate sustainable business practices .

Key Points: 
  • It also found that 44% feel more emotionally invested in companies that follow/demonstrate sustainable business practices .
  • The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that Americans will spend 33% more on green products in 2024 than in 2023.
  • “Transparency is important to consumers, and brands should take note if they want customers to continue to be brand loyal.
  • The majority of respondents (65%) say they will look for environmental claims when making a purchase,” said Ross Meyercord, CEO of Propel Software.

The Forward Party of Pennsylvania Announces Support of Cameron Schroy in His Bid to Oust Doug Mastriano from the State Senate

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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GETTYSBURG, Pa., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Forward Party of Pennsylvania today announced the affiliation of Cameron Schroy, the presumptive Democratic nominee for PA Senate District 33. The lifelong resident of Franklin County hopes to unseat Doug Mastriano so that the people of the district can be represented by someone looking to solve the problems they face every day.

Key Points: 
  • Christian Fyke, Chair of the Forward Party of Pennsylvania, said, "The Forward Party rejects political extremism and has, as a core value, the defense of the rule of law.
  • It's important for us to support candidates when they're running against elected officials who have attacked the basis of our democracy."
  • Schroy said of the affiliation, "I am running as a Forward Democrat because we must move our country forward.
  • Forward Party candidates are accountable to the voters, and they will focus on solutions, not partisan fighting, in order to serve their constituents better.

Clerk Karen Yarbrough bridged racial divides in Cook County politics, Treasurer Pappas says

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Treasurer Maria Pappas remembered Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough as a friend and dedicated public servant who demonstrated that politicians of different races can successfully work together.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, April 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Treasurer Maria Pappas remembered Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough as a friend and dedicated public servant who demonstrated that politicians of different races can successfully work together.
  • Yarbrough died Sunday, April 7, 2024.
  • "Karen Yarborough and I had a friendship that crossed racial lines.
  • If all blacks and whites got along as well as we did, the city, state, and county would be a better place to live.

Who Says You Can’t Buy Elections?

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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Set to be one of the most expensive political domains ever and is going under the hammer online on a major Australian and International auction platform Lloydsauctions.com.

Key Points: 
  • Set to be one of the most expensive political domains ever and is going under the hammer online on a major Australian and International auction platform Lloydsauctions.com.
  • Considering $14.4 billion was spent by candidates in the 2020 U.S. Election, there should be enough left in the budget for a domain name.
  • Enquiries for domains in such demand as these include mainstream media companies, high level business operators, political party campaigners and influential celebrities or investors.
  • This rare domain name elections.com is going under the hammer Saturday 30th March from 8pm alongside a collection of other sought-after domain names.

Biz2Credit Will Host ‘The State of Women-Owned Businesses Today’ Online Forum with Rep. Young Kim and Rep. Brittany Pettersen on March 26, 2024 

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Although there are roughly 14 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. as of early 2024, many of these companies remain underserved financially by traditional lenders, including banks. To address this, policymakers and advocacy organizations have continued the effort to provide expanded access to capital for women-owned businesses. 

Key Points: 
  • To address this, policymakers and advocacy organizations have continued the effort to provide expanded access to capital for women-owned businesses.
  • On Tuesday, March 26, Biz2Credit will host an online forum at 2 p.m. (EDT) with U.S. Rep. Young Kim (R, CA-40) and U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D, CO-07).
  • Policies from Congress and regulations from federal agencies should make entrepreneurs’ lives easier, not harder,” said Rep. Young Kim.
  • “I’m excited to join my colleague, Representative Kim, and Biz2Credit for this forum to highlight issues facing women-led businesses,” she added.

Ayodele Okeowo, Senior Commerce Department and CHIPS Program Office Official, Joins Tusk Strategies to Further Grow Federal Capabilities and CHIPS Act Practice

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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He will be a senior member of Tusk’s DC office and CHIPS Act Practice .

Key Points: 
  • He will be a senior member of Tusk’s DC office and CHIPS Act Practice .
  • Ayodele also served as a spokesperson for the program, engaging in nationwide events, on-the-record interviews, podcasts, and other efforts with press, media, and stakeholders.
  • Said Bernadette Carrillo , MD + Head of the CHIPS Act Practice, “Ayodele has been a leading figure in implementing one of the country’s most ambitious industrial policy rollouts.
  • I have seen firsthand the impact of his work through collaborating on strategy and executing it while working together at Commerce.

Mastercard Appoints Jon Huntsman, Jr. as Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Mastercard today announced Jon Huntsman will join as Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth, effective April 15.

Key Points: 
  • Mastercard today announced Jon Huntsman will join as Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth, effective April 15.
  • Jon was also twice elected Governor of Utah, where he served as Chairman of the Western Governors Association.
  • Jon earlier served as an executive with Huntsman Corporation and most recently as Vice Chairman of Ford Motor Company, where he currently serves on the board of directors.
  • “Mastercard has an extraordinary company culture that is driven by a profound commitment to advancing inclusive, sustainable, digital-driven economic growth throughout the world,” said Jon.

New Small Business Advocacy Group Hosts Leadership Transition for the Small Business Caucus

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Today, Americans for Small Business (ASB), a non-partisan and non-profit advocacy association, convenes leaders of the House Small Business Caucus for a discussion focused on challenges affecting small business restaurants.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Americans for Small Business (ASB), a non-partisan and non-profit advocacy association, convenes leaders of the House Small Business Caucus for a discussion focused on challenges affecting small business restaurants.
  • Under Hern and Pappas’ leadership, the Small Business Caucus has worked to advance common-sense, bipartisan solutions on behalf of our nation’s job creators.
  • ASB is excited to continue collaborating with co-chairs, Rep. Alford and Rep. Pappas, and the entire Small Business Caucus this year.
  • We look forward to many more conversations to this end.”
    Following the Small Business Caucus announcement, ASB facilitates a fireside chat featuring Mission Group Co-founder, Fritz Brogan.

Democrats and Republicans agree: Artificial Intelligence is the biggest threat to the 2024 elections

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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“Having the right cybersecurity in place is not an option — it’s essential for anyone running a political operation.

Key Points: 
  • “Having the right cybersecurity in place is not an option — it’s essential for anyone running a political operation.
  • Otherwise, campaigns risk not only losing valuable data, but losing voters.”
    43% of respondents believe that AI-generated content will negatively affect the outcome of the 2024 elections.
  • When an audio clip with an AI voice was played, 41% believed the AI voice was authentically human.
  • It has an extensive network of partners and resources to prepare political campaigns with the tools they need to stay secure.

Nine Major Proposals for Government Regulating Artificial Intelligence Favored by Very Large Bipartisan Majorities of Voters

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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They endorse seven proposals currently under consideration in Congress and the Executive Branch for regulating AI-generated deepfakes and AI making decisions with the potential for harm.

Key Points: 
  • They endorse seven proposals currently under consideration in Congress and the Executive Branch for regulating AI-generated deepfakes and AI making decisions with the potential for harm.
  • (National 84%, Republicans 83%, Democrats 86%)
    Prohibit the public distribution of any pornographic deepfake made without the consent of the person being depicted.
  • (National 83%, Republicans 83%, Democrats 85%)
    Large bipartisan majorities also favor three proposals for closely regulating AI programs that make decisions which can significantly impact people's lives, including in healthcare, banking, hiring, and welfare.
  • A large bipartisan majority (81%) favors the US working to establish such a treaty and creating an international agency to enforce it (Republicans 77%, Democrats 85%).