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Jackpocket, America's #1 Lottery App, Launches New Casino App In New Jersey

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket, the #1 lottery app in the U.S.,* today announced it has launched Jackpocket Casino in New Jersey through a partnership with Caesars Interactive Gaming New Jersey, LLC. Jackpocket is the first lottery platform in U.S. history to enter the online casino space — a key step in its expansion into additional entertainment options.

Key Points: 
  • Jackpocket, America's #1 Lottery App, Launches New Casino App In New Jersey.
  • The Jackpocket Casino app provides a seamless experience alongside the classic Jackpocket Lottery app, allowing users in New Jersey to play casino games from the convenience of their mobile phone, tablet, and computer.
  • Jackpocket Lottery users in New Jersey will be able to seamlessly explore Jackpocket Casino and move between the two apps with ease once registered.
  • Every new casino user will receive both a casino and a lottery bonus offer after registering and making a first casino deposit.

Service Credit Union Pledges to Donate $200,000 to First Responders in Campaign With Charlie McAvoy

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Community, Assistant, Credit union, Health, Insurance, Survival, Cancer, Risk, Cardiovascular disease, Safety, Service, Service Credit Union, Firefighter

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Service Credit Union has teamed up with Charlie McAvoy, star Boston defender, to highlight 73 reasons to give back to first responders.

Key Points: 
  • PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Service Credit Union has teamed up with Charlie McAvoy, star Boston defender, to highlight 73 reasons to give back to first responders.
  • Service CU is committed to providing the support they need to serve for years to come,” said Jaime Yates, Assistant Vice President of Community Development at Service Credit Union.
  • We are grateful to Service Credit Union for their dedication to the health and safety of firefighters, " said Brian Ryll, president of the Professional Firefighters of NH.
  • For more information, and to track the progress of “73 Reasons” donations, visit servicecu.org/73reasons , and follow Service Credit Union on Facebook and Instagram .

Attorney Amy Witherite Warns: First Responders in Texas Should Be Concerned About Autonomous Trucks

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Other Consumer, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Other Transport, Trucking, Vehicle Technology, Transport, Other Technology, Public Policy, Government, Software, Hardware, Consumer, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Retail, Public Safety, Technology, Legal, Public Transport, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Professional Services, Other Automotive, Performance & Special Interest, Fleet Management, Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Other Travel, Transportation, Autonomous Driving, Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Travel, Risk, Multimedia, Firefighter, Culver City, California, Crash, Police, I-45, Safety, National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB, Australian Transport Safety Bureau, Road

2024 is the year many companies are promising to place tractor-trailers on Texas highways without a driver in the cab.

Key Points: 
  • 2024 is the year many companies are promising to place tractor-trailers on Texas highways without a driver in the cab.
  • Attorney Amy Witherite, an expert in trucking safety, warns that these 80,000-pound vehicles may pose a special danger to first responders.
  • Using a fire engine to protect first responders at accident scenes is a widespread practice.
  • This year there was a major increase in drivers who are afraid, rising to 68% as compared to 55% in 2022.

UL Research Institutes Launches Global $7 Million Discoveries in Safety Grants Program

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Research, Combustibility and flammability, Health, STEM, Electricity, Science, Biophysical environment, Safety, Atmosphere, Private sector, Engineering, Microplastics, Firefighter, Pharmaceutical industry

EVANSTON, Ill. , Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From reducing toxins in personal-care products to granting more people access to clean water, UL Research Institutes is helping to build the future of safety science with funding opportunities open to applicants worldwide.  

Key Points: 
  • ULRI – a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing public safety through scientific discovery – is accepting proposals for its Discoveries in Safety Grants Program , its first open and competitive funding process.
  • Accredited universities, non-profits, governmental agencies, and the private sector – in the U.S. and abroad – may apply for one or more grants.
  • ULRI is funding roughly $7 million in grants over a three-year period to create science-backed, long-term solutions to some of society's most pressing problems.
  • Through its various entities, UL Research Institutes will fund more than 10 awards of up to $200,000 each per year for a three-year period.

MNA: Nurses Remain Most Trusted Profession for 22nd Straight Year, Per Annual Gallup Survey

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Commonwealth, Patient, Legislation, Hospital, ICU, Health, Multimedia, Face, Workplace, National Nurses United, Firefighter, Retirement, Patient safety, Legislature, MNA, Gallup, Nursing

CANTON, Mass., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid a healthcare crisis that has seen hospital executives closing essential services and refusing to address patient safety and inadequate staffing problems, Americans find nurses to be the most trusted profession and business executives to be among the least, according to an annual Gallup survey released January 22.

Key Points: 
  • "With our healthcare system in crisis, Americans turn to nurses for the truth," said Katie Murphy, a practicing ICU nurse, and President of the Massachusetts Nurses Association.
  • "Nurses remain the most trusted because as patient safety and essential services come under threat from profit-seeking executives, nurses relentlessly stand up for their patients and profession."
  • Even as nurses remain the nation's most trusted and ethical profession for 22 straight years, they face enormous challenges.
  • 71% of nurses said in the 2023 MNA survey that their biggest obstacle to care is understaffing/having too many patients.

AFVi Offers Critical Training for Firefighters Who Deal With Natural Gas Vehicles

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Firefighter, CNG, Natural gas vehicle, Knowledge, Natural gas, Gasoline, Water, Safety, Fire, Nursing

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) is proud to announce that updates to its natural gas vehicle training program for firefighters and first responders are now complete.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) is proud to announce that updates to its natural gas vehicle training program for firefighters and first responders are now complete.
  • This on-demand e-learning course equips emergency personnel with the skills and knowledge necessary for handling incidents involving natural gas-powered vehicles, ensuring their safety and the communities they serve.
  • Although natural gas vehicles (NGVs) are extremely safe, they present distinct challenges which traditional firefighter training does not address.
  • Participants gain insight into the characteristics of natural gas, safety protocols, and advanced response techniques.

MY SALON Suite Ranked Among the Top 100 Franchises in Entrepreneur's Highly Competitive Franchise 500® Following Record-Breaking Year

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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CARROLLTON, Texas, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MY SALON Suite, a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business and the beauty industry's future, announced today it has been recognized as one of the top 100 franchises in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the 2024 Franchise 500® ranks MY SALON Suite as #75 overall for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

Key Points: 
  • The recognition comes following one of the most successful franchise development years to date for MY SALON Suite, with more than 40 franchise agreements and 43 store openings allowing the brand to surpass 318 open locations.
  • The initial investment for a MY SALON Suite franchise is approximately $823,344 – $2,241,800, including a $50,000 franchise fee.
  • MY SALON Suite is currently seeking qualified franchise candidates with an emphasis on multi-unit owners as it targets continued nationwide growth.
  • For more information about MY SALON Suite franchise opportunities, visit https://www.mysalonsuite.com/franchise , or contact Mark Jameson at [email protected] or 214-346-5679.

MY SALON Suite Ranked on Franchise Business Review's List of the Top Franchises for 2024 Amid Rapid Network Expansion

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Friday, January 19, 2024
Proxemics, Research, Emergency, Culture, Veteran, Firefighter, News, Growth, Beauty salon

CARROLLTON, Texas, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MY SALON Suite, a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business and the beauty industry's future, announced today it has been recognized among the top 200 franchises by Franchise Business Review as rated by franchise business owners. This is the 19th annual ranking of the 200 best franchise opportunities. The list is available at https://franchisebusinessreview.com/lists/top-200-franchises/.

Key Points: 
  • Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of the top 200 franchises in its annual Guide to Today's Top Franchises .
  • MY SALON Suite was among over 375 franchise brands, representing more than 35,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review's research.
  • The initial investment for a MY SALON Suite franchise is approximately $823,344 – $2,241,800, including a $50,000 franchise fee.
  • For more information about MY SALON Suite franchise opportunities, visit https://www.mysalonsuite.com , or contact Mark Jameson at [email protected] or 214-346-5679.

Florida AFL-CIO Grants Dr. Barbara Sharief Prestigious Statewide Early Endorsement

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
NCFO, Social media, IUPA, IDS, OPEIU, LIUNA, Master, Painting, IBEW, NABET, NFLPA, UWUA, Florida Senate, Theatre, BLET, IUPAT, Senate, Letter, Jackson Memorial Hospital, RWDSU, Firefighter, AFSCME, Teacher, IAFF, Human, Democratic Party, Democrat, UNITE, Multimedia, UFCW, Television, Interview, Trade union, AFGE, NALC, Conference, AWIU, Machinist, Boilermaker

This endorsement is a testament to Dr. Sharief's unwavering commitment to championing the rights and interests of Florida's workforce.

Key Points: 
  • This endorsement is a testament to Dr. Sharief's unwavering commitment to championing the rights and interests of Florida's workforce.
  • As a union member herself (while working as a nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital), Barbara knows how important Labor Unions are to everyday workers in Florida.
  • "I am honored to receive the EARLY endorsement of the Florida AFL-CIO," said Dr. Barbara Sharief.
  • With the Teachers and the Statewide AFL-CIO aboard her campaign, Dr. Sharief said " The outpouring of support has left me truly humbled.

E-ONE Celebrates 50 Years of Fire Industry Leadership and Innovation

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Public Policy, Government, Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Other Automotive, Manufacturing, Multimedia, Firefighter, Foot, Aluminium

This launched the company’s reputation in the fire industry for pioneering innovation, still evidenced 50 years later in the fire apparatus it produces for fire departments around the world.

Key Points: 
  • This launched the company’s reputation in the fire industry for pioneering innovation, still evidenced 50 years later in the fire apparatus it produces for fire departments around the world.
  • E-ONE opened an 82,000 square foot production facility in Ocala in 1978 and in 1981 produced its first aerial, a 110’ welded extruded aluminum aerial with integral torque box chassis.
  • Other major milestones from E-ONE’s first 50 years include the following:
    The company started with only 25 employees, and today it employs more than 1,000 people at its facilities in Ocala and Hamburg, NY.
  • To help celebrate this milestone, E-ONE is asking its longtime customers, employees, and fans to share their piece of E-ONE history at e-one.com/50years and on its social media channels: