Chicago, March 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chicago, IL — New research shows that more than a decade of investment in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood by Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), a nonprofit developer focused on the mission, has attracted more than $400 million in federal, state, and municipal funding, as well as additional resources from […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko shake hands as they pose for a photo during a ceremony in the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia, June 24, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky/Presidential Office Russian Press and Information/TASS/Getty Images) Russian President Vladimir Putin said he discussed Belarus’ interest in having access to the Baltic Sea during a […]
MOUNT PERRY, Ohio — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday that it has granted a permit for a biosolids storage facility in Perry County. Last year, the agency issued a permit to install the facility, allowing its construction. The new permit gives it the green light to begin operations once it is built. News […]
Senior UN official says draft treaty to tackle plastic pollution will be ‘biggest multilateral environmental deal’ since 2015 Paris climate accord Environment March 1, 2022 By Adam Vaughan Plastic trash collected on East Island in Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge All Canada Stock Photos / Alamy Nearly 200 governments have tentatively agreed to a legally […]
Imagine you’re in a department store and you’ve just stumbled upon the perfect jacket. And luckily, it’s on sale! However, you can’t quite determine what the final price will be. You quickly access an online calculator to understand if the new jacket will fit your budget. It happens to so many of us throughout our […]
The United States may not be part of the Vanera-D joint space project with Russia to explore the planet Venus following US sanctions against the country and Moscow will carry out the mission alone or with the participation of China, said on Saturday the head of the Russian space agency. . Venera-D is a […]
Double the work to do, during Black History Month and beyond February is Black History Month – an annual commemoration of the achievements of Black Americans and their remarkable impact on history. It’s a time to celebrate the cultural legacy shaped by generations of Black Americans who for many decades fought for fairness – a […]
ARPA now funds a flexible range of projects ARPA is a $1.9 trillion spending package that rewards $350 billion to state and local governments. The States will receive about 195 billion dollars; metropolitan areas will receive approximately $45 billion; and counties and other departments will receive the rest. State and local governments may use ARPA […]
Minister Karki insists on the ratification of the MCC pact by the parliament Communications and Information Technology Minister Gyanendra Bahadur Karki in parliament on Sunday. KATHMANDU: Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Gyanendra Bahadur Karki, has insisted on the need to endorse the MCC pact concluded between the Government of Nepal and Millennium Challenge Corporation […]
Hopes that the tourism industry would rebound from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been dashed by the spread of the Omicron variant wildfires. In an exclusive interview with UN News, Zoritsa Urosevic, Executive Director of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), called for new ideas to revive the sector. The United […]
Feb. 15—BOISE — Legislation requiring schools to focus more effort on identifying and treating students with dyslexia was introduced in the Senate on Monday. State Department of Education officials were the only people to testify against Senate Bill 1280. The legislation is co-sponsored by the Sens. Carl Crabtree, R-Grangeville, and Robert Blair, R-Kendrick. They introduced […]
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A new national grant competition will help community colleges build their brand and strengthen … [+] their marketing outreach, particularly to mature students. Getty The Lumina Foundation comes announcement a national grant competition that will help community colleges improve their marketing and build stronger brands. the Million Dollar Community College Challenge is the latest initiative […]
To promote the concept of “food as medicine”, the National Grocers Association Foundation Technical Assistance Center (NGAF TA Center) has partnered with supermarket chains Daily Table and Stop & Shop to create testimonial videos and testimonials. ‘information. The NGA said on Tuesday that the videos will highlight the work of the United States Department of […]
If you wish to apply for the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan scholarships, please read the following information carefully before accessing the “AwardSpring” scholarship application. Some CFNEM scholarship funds do not use the “AwardSpring” application process. The donors of these funds have established alternative application procedures, which you can find in the […]
Copper Hill Stations has partnered with Foods based on the planet, a food company that uses a base of hemp seeds, to bring vegan options to the ski resort this winter. And according to Braelyn Davis, president and CEO of Planet Based Foods, hemp-based dishes have already been a big hit. The company’s hemp burgers […]
Many businesses in the region will benefit from a $1.4 billion investment from the United States Department of Agriculture. The funding is designed to retain resources and wealth in rural America through skills training, business expansion and technical assistance. The investments are part of business and cooperative services that are expected to help create or […]
This community-based program will engage and support underserved small businesses, including micro and rural businesses, with a focus on those owned by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged people. LOS ANGELES, 01 Feb. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Urban League (NUL) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have announced a pilot […]
WARSAW, January 31. /TASS/. The Polish authorities offer free military-technical aid to Kyiv, Rzeczpospolita newspaper reported on Monday citing the Ukrainian Defense Ministry. “Ukrainian Defense Agency informed Rzeczpospolita that Kyiv received an offer of free military-technical assistance from the Polish Ministry of Defence,” the newspaper said. According to Rzeczpospolita, telephone talks between the defense ministers […]
MANCHESTER, NH (AP) — The Manchester NAACP and the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund are launching an effort to provide financing and coaching to small businesses owned by people of color. The initiative began with interviews with 45 Greater Manchester business owners who identify as black, indigenous or of colour, about their strengths, challenges and […]
The number of road deaths increased in the first half of 2021, the largest six-month increase in road accidents … [+] deaths ever recorded in the history of the federal reporting system. Corbis via Getty Images The United States has joined other nations around the world in combating the carnage on its highways by adopting […]
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Mount Wachusett Community College and the Spanish American Center to break down barriers for adult learners of color and increase the number of those who earn high-quality degrees and diplomas, relevant and short-term in the Region. The North Central Chamber is one of seven organizations […]
Washington DC, Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and The Steve Fund proudly host Unapologetically Whole: Living You Best Mental Health Life, a conference for historically Black college and university students ( HBCU) that promotes mental well-being. The event is sponsored by Peloton as part of its partnership with […]
Trees Forever announces a funding opportunity for communities in Illinois to diversify their community forests or recover from natural or man-made disasters, especially the emerald ash borer. Trees Forever is accepting applications to Recover, Replant, Restore! tree planting grants from February 1 to 25. Grants of $500 to $3,000 are available to plant more diverse […]
As a recent transplant, I’m grateful to have landed in Baltimore and found a community of like-minded people who think big and believe big things are possible. I love energy and enthusiasm, although I’m not all sunshine and rainbows. I see the challenges of divestment, education, housing, and racial disparity, but I’ve learned that magic […]
The post office FBI Joins Astroworld Investigation, Launches Evidence Collection Website appeared first on Result. The FBI has joined with the Houston Police Department to investigate the circumstances that led to the deadly mob rush at Travis Scottit is Astromonde Festival returns in November. “Houston Police Detectives have already reviewed countless hours of video evidence […]
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank will support the Government of Sindh in developing a program implementation plan for the Sindh Education Impact Bond (SEIB) to address specific challenges in improving the quality of education in the province, we learned here. The bank has approved technical assistance that will help the government of Sindh explore, validate […]
Ukrainian officials and media say a number of government websites in Ukraine were down after a massive hacking attack Through YURAS KARMANAU Associated Press January 14, 2022, 10:12 a.m. • 3 minute read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article KYIV, Ukraine – A number of government websites in Ukraine were shut down on Friday […]
Agreement marks official launch of phase III of FAO-China South-South Cooperation program after China announces additional $ 50 million in funding 12/01/2022 Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has signed an agreement with the Chinese government to officially launch Phase III of the FAO-China South-South Cooperation (SSC) program. The […]
ANN ARBOR, Michigan – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) –Altar today announced that Melanie Bella, Leader of Medicaid and Dual Eligibility, and Bruce C. Vladeck, Leader of Health Policy, Health Care Funding and Long-Term Care, have joined the Board of Directors of ‘Altarum from January 1, 2022. “As we strive to improve equity and health outcomes, we are […]
State Representative Craig Williams, R-160, announced more than $ 1.1 million in grants to the District’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Community Conservation Partnerships Program. State Representative Craig Williams “As I said during my candidacy for this office, preserving space, reallocating space and improving our outdoor recreation areas is one of my top priorities,” […]
On new year’s day, a long-awaited trade agreement entered into force. This is called the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), and it brings together the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) with five other countries, including China. The pact is a headache for Washington. It showcases China’s leadership in the region […]
Suozzi also criticized Hochul’s approach to dealing with Covid-19 issues, accusing him of not having adequately planned the anticipated virus spreads during the holidays. “She delayed and mismanaged the response to Covid,†he said. “There is no comprehensive plan.” And he continues to hammer her on other fronts. “When Hochul came to power she promised […]
In response to the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Haiti on August 14, 2021, the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) collaborated with CARE International, an international non-governmental organization based in the United States, to implement the earthquake in Haiti WASH. Assistance project for affected communities and households since December 1, 2021. This project […]
The past year has been a difficult time. Work was interrupted and families postponed or changed holiday gatherings. The pandemic has certainly changed many aspects of our lives in one way or another. Just when it looked like we had passed the milestone, another variation arrives. But we are resilient. Michael Jordan once said when […]
the Network of leadersThe fundraising effort to open a credit union on the West Side has exceeded $ 100,000, a goal they aimed to achieve by Dec. 31.st. During their regular meeting earlier this month, leaders of the non-faith group announced that about $ 101,000 had been raised, leaving them $ 49,000 below their goal […]
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MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) – In the aftermath of a windstorm, wildfires and extreme drought, the USDA has offered to help Kansas farmers rebuild. As Kansas’ farming operations are severely affected by recent wildfires, an ongoing windstorm and severe drought, the US Department of Agriculture says it has put in place technical and financial assistance for […]
BELGRADE, December 25. / TASS /. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic called Russia’s Kornet anti-tank missile systems the best in the world, adding that they are better than US Javelin anti-tank missile systems. “I’m very glad they’ve been provided, the Kornets (anti-tank missile systems – TASS) are very important. Look at how they worked in Syria, […]
MADISON, WI The number of dairy herds continues to decline While the number of dairy cows in Wisconsin has increased by 18,000 head from the same period last year, the national trend tells a different story. According to the latest report from the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Milk Production, the national dairy herd […]
TORRINGTON – The best way to find out what residents think about something is to ask, and the city is doing just that to gather information on housing needs in the city. Residents are encouraged to complete a survey, online or at Town Hall, posted by the Torrington Housing Steering Committee. Committee members include former […]
Recently, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-12th District), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) and Lois Frankel (D-FL-21) introduced the United States Elderly Health Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation would create a program in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to improve the health and well-being of older people and provide grants to state and local health […]
Holy Rose, California – December 15, 2021 – The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors this week began the process of approving the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) $ 96 million federal allocation, basing its decisions on recommendations from the resulting community. engagement with the ARPA Equity Working Group, public community meetings, and focus groups. Using […]
President Joe Biden celebrated the passage of the $ 1.2 trillion infrastructure investment and jobs law, proclaiming the package to be a “blueprint for rebuilding America.” As with other federal funding programs, this bill will increase white collar enforcement affecting many sectors and industries. Whenever significant federal funding enters the economy, fraud ensues. The many […]
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Washington – The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Washington Business Center, in partnership with the Tacoma-Pierce County Economic Development Board (EDB), has launched Continuous Acceleration, a program providing a continued support for Blacks, Indigenous (and) Small Businesses owned by People of Color (BIPOC) and graduates of regional acceleration programs. The […]
An Inland Empire collective of nearly 100 members – from universities and nonprofits to industry leaders, small businesses, unions and advocates – prepare to apply for federal funding $ 100 million to promote racial equity and sustainability in the region booming logistics sector, said a spokesperson for the collaboration. The collective Inland Economic Growth and […]
Disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery are not the responsibility of one agency. Rather, these functions are a shared responsibility requiring the coordination of federal agencies, private and social sectors, state, local, tribal and territorial governments and other partners. FEMA is uniquely positioned to lead the federal government in integrating the provision of federal resources […]
Tweeter This story is part of our December 2021 issue on the theme of innovation. Click here to subscribe. When the initial shock of the coronavirus wore off last spring, people were stuck in their homes and found themselves without social opportunities, some with more free time than ever before. Those who had the luxury […]
United States: Louisiana Workforce Commission publishes posters on expanded employee pregnancy accommodation rights 06 December 2021 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. Effective August 1, 2021, Louisiana’s Employment Discrimination Act was amended to expressly require Louisiana employers with more than 25 employees to provide reasonable […]
SANDPOINT – Tuesday’s County Commissioners meeting dealt with a slew of housekeeping matters, with the board allocating $ 519,455.59 in county money for ammunition purchases, rental and routine expenses. Starting with approving the consent program which included five liquor licenses, two minor land divisions and $ 39,936.57 in bills from the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office […]
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Newly signed infrastructure law makes MBDA permanent and authorizes $ 550 million over five years to support minority business community Washington, DC – Biparty infrastructure legislation enacted by President Joe Biden will make the US Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) permanent after Senator Tammy Baldwin worked to include the provision in legislation. […]
WAMY Community Action is asking the community to donate to help spread the holiday cheer to seniors locked up, living in assisted living or hospice care for the third annual Santa Claus gift drive for the people aged WAMY. In 2020, WAMY (Watauga, Avery, Mitchell, Yancey) delivered nearly 800 holiday gift bags to seniors as […]
There is no better laptop. The Cyworx combines comfort and functionality in a sophisticated and fungible package. Main characteristics Ergonomic seats Ventilation for cooling the laptop Integrated smartphone or tablet holder Peripheral storage Bamboo Characteristics Mark: Nerdytec Equipment: Bamboo and fabric Compatibility: All laptops Ventilation: Yes Weight: 11.31 lbs (5.1 kg) Advantages Crazy comfort Elegant […]
Scammers posing as the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) text cellphones to claim a refund is available. Watch out for this scam. Courtesy of the Oregon DMV This is a fake message and a phishing scam trying to get payment information from unsuspecting Oregonians. DMV urges the customer not to click on any links […]
An employee of Clark Fork Valley Hospital has been selected to serve as a national healthcare mentor. Kitty Strowbridge, performance improvement manager for Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, was selected from a dozen national mentors for virtual quality improvement. Stratis Health recently announced 12 critical access hospital staff who will serve for two years […]
Less than a month after the Jefferson County Committee for the Economic Opportunities Board fired executive director Sharon Myles and terminated five personal service contracts, layoffs looming at the agency after the board recently learned of a $ 2 million financial shortfall, board chairman Gary said Richardson. “We were made to believe that we had […]
The town of Baldwin Park held a groundbreaking ceremony for the opening of Villa Esperanza, a small community of 25 small houses to shelter homeless people in the San Gabriel Valley, on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Photo by Trevor Stamp, Photographer contribution) The mayor of Baldwin Park, Emmanuel J. Estrada, speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony […]
DUBLIN, November 19, 2021– (COMMERCIAL THREAD)–The “Global Web Performance Market (2021-2026) by Component, Organization Size, Mode of Deployment, Vertical, Geography, Competitive Analysis and Impact of COVID-19 with Ansoff Analysis” the report was added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The global web performance market is estimated at USD 4.7 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD […]
WINK Ranchers, farmers and landowners in Southwest Florida have the option of being paid to help conserve panther habitat in the state. The incentives are part of several programs managed by the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Regional Conservation Partnership Program is led by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. It will help […]
The City of Las Cruces Economic Development Department conducted a competitive RFP process for community and economic development initiatives. The City planned to allocate approximately $ 10.4 million in federal funds for programs or services that addressed or mitigated the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on households, businesses or residents who have been affected. […]
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (BRPROUD) – A new program is helping small businesses around the Plank Road area in Baton Rouge. Build Baton Rouge with TruFund and Metromorphosis worked together to help North Baton Rouge businesses grow and redevelop. It’s all part of their new Advancing Cities Baton Rouge Business Development Program. After surviving the hardest […]
Optomized portable fundus cameras are designed to provide effective eye screening for everyone. Our portable fundus cameras are designed to provide effective eye screening for everyone. – said JC Firer, President and CEO of Optomed USA ALEXANDRIA, VA, United States, November 9, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – Medical technology company opted, one of the world’s leading manufacturers […]
The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center is looking for service providers to offer localized, cohort-based technical assistance to farmers focusing on grass-based production, local forage production or alternative management strategies. Technical assistance providers will recruit cohorts from at least five dairy farms in the Northeast, provide individual and group on-farm technical assistance, and help participants […]
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) – In downtown Fresno, a check for $ 3.25 million has been presented to nonprofits and financial institutions that lend to low-income entrepreneurs. The grant comes from the Wells Fargo “Open for Business Fundâ€. “Our goal is to create an ecosystem of business resource partners that will allow our small businesses to […]
Connecticut will likely see a flood of applicants interested in selling recreational marijuana for adult use, and the number of licenses available could have an impact on the price of the product, a state council presenter told Tuesday. In Washington, authorities did not allocate enough time between license producers and license retailers, which led to […]
On Saturday, October 30, Morocco received a shipment of 850,590 doses of the German-American vaccine Pfizer-BioNTech from the United States as part of the Covax program. In addition, the United States has provided financial assistance of $ 2 million to support Morocco’s efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The reception ceremony took place at Casablanca […]
The Arkansas Center for Small Business and Technology Development at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock received a $ 2.5 million grant to engage in targeted outreach activities with small businesses in underserved communities. A center office is located at Southern Arkansas University. The US Small Business Administration (SBA) provided competitive funding under the […]
For more than 20 years, Interact for Health has worked to improve access to care for children through health centers in schools. Deanna Hillard recently joined the foundation to support the work of the 38 current school health centers and develop additional opportunities to improve children’s health and reduce health disparities. As the program manager, […]
The boarding school Chemawa Indian School was founded north of Salem, Oregon, in 1885. Tdeclared purpose of the heir was from teach students from the many First Nations tribes living in the Newborn State of Oregon how to live in the new society that was being created around them. The school is still there, between […]
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National competition designed to catalyze skills, ideas and solutions to improve healthcare delivery to people living with critical illness Posted: October 27, 2021 at 8:05 AM EDT|Update: 15 minutes ago NEW YORK, October 27, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Innovative home-based palliative care for underserved rural populations and texting to find the tipping point are […]
The meteoric rise of telehealth began just as the pandemic took off, and all indications suggest it is here to stay. States that were once unwilling to reimburse virtual tours are now on board. Some even passed parity legislation requiring insurers to reimburse in-person and virtual tours equally. So why, with all this momentum behind […]
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a significant expansion in high-speed Internet access, health care and education services for millions of rural Americans across the country. the country. “For too long, the ‘digital divide’ has left too many people living in rural communities behind: unable to compete in the global economy […]
October 22, 2021 9:10 a.m. The City of Davis announced today that it has received a Beacon Leadership and Innovation Award from the Institute for Local Government (ILG) for interagency collaboration for its partnership with UC Davis on the Healthy Davis Together (HDT) project. Healthy Davis Together has helped prevent the spread of COVID-19 in […]
Governor’s office TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly has announced plans to expand the Kansas Main Street program to three more communities this winter. Phillipsburg, Russell and Hoisington are currently members of the program. “When our main street businesses are successful, our entire economy is successful,†Governor Kelly said. “That’s why my administration relaunched the Kansas […]
In recognition of October as Family Violence Awareness Month, Family Services Inc. will host a Luncheon, “Life in the digital age: understanding technological abuseâ€. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, October 29 at the American Legion Social Hall in Legion Park, Hollidaysburg. This training will explore the extent of […]
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced Tuesday that they are partnering with a project to monitor small public drinking water systems in statewide, including six in central Oregon, to detect the presence of PFAS – a group of chemicals that are becoming a nationwide health […]
The high quality, the excellence of the producing companies, the traceability of the products, the safe transactions, the protection of the Italian products, the direct dialogue between the producers and the large distribution chains, the member services – this is the best that can be offered to consumers looking for quality products. Terra Mia Italia […]
Hoosier farmers know what they’re doing. Every year, our agricultural industry powers Indiana, the nation and the world. Why are we so successful? Early on, our farmers learned that taking care of the environment makes the land more productive. It means protecting the soil from the four seasons we know – and especially love – […]
October 15, 2021 U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) Announced today $ 3,683,392 in federal funding to support habitat restoration, habitat management, planning and implementation of projects in the Chesapeake Bay […]
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West Virginia joins growing community of healthcare associations that endorse bttn for reliable, affordable access to medical supplies Posted: October 14, 2021 at 11:40 am MDT|Update: 58 minutes ago SEATTLE, October 14, 2021 / PRNewswire / – bttn, a healthcare tech start-up that’s revolutionizing the way healthcare providers access medical supplies, announced new preferred vendor […]
New Delhi spent billions of dollars on infrastructure and humanitarian aid in Afghanistan after the United States overthrew the Taliban regime in 2001. From building highways to transporting food and building schools, India “has invested time, money and effort” in rebuilding Afghanistan, according to an Indian business expert. The expert, who asked to remain anonymous, […]
It has been a busy and successful summer for three minority-owned cleaning companies in Arkansas who received assistance from the Arkansas Supply and Technical Assistance Center while continuing contracts with the government. These clients, aided by PTAC advisor Tim Hicks, have won several state contracts. Best Janitorial now has a contract with the Division of […]
By NewsDesk @ bactiman63 On October 8, 2021, the Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene and Prevention (MoH) of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a confirmed death from Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the area of health center in Beni, in the province of North Kivu. This comes just five months after the […]
True to its campaign mantra “Putting People First”, the administration of the Labor Party of Saint Lucia (SLP) has established a National Housing Assistance Program (NHAP) aimed at helping the poorest people in the country. the society. Hundreds of St Lucians are online to benefit from a major component of the government’s socio-economic program for […]
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is presented to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission, on behalf of the EU, has provided € 125 million in macro-financial assistance (MFA) to Bosnia and Herzegovina. This disbursement is part of the Emergency MFA of € 3 billion for ten enlargement and neighborhood partners, which aims […]
By Jennifer WhitlockField editor Farm conservation programs are set to get a big boost in funding under a House Agriculture Committee amendment added to the proposed $ 3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill, but lawmakers must not create spending programs that are not based on the reality of farming or do not recognize the negative impacts […]
The Kentucky State Police’s (KSP) electronic crime branch has announced another local arrest on charges related to an investigation into child pornography. William Brandon Combs, 27, of Burnside, faces one count of promoting a minor under 16 into a sexual performance – a Class B felony punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison – […]
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOAY) – The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) at Marshall University has received a major boost from the United States Economic Development Administration (EDA) to expand efforts to create an economy driven by entrepreneurship and innovation across West Virginia. EDA recognized RCBI as one of 60 University Center recipients in the United States. […]
Here are the headlines of the local news for Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Listen to the headlines of the news from Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Nearly 300 affordable and workforce housing units opened in North Lake Tahoe areaBy Lucia Starbuck Nearly 300 affordable, workforce-friendly housing units have opened in five different locations in Truckee and […]
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARABES: MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES D’HAITITI UNHCR, IOM, UNICEF and OHCHR call for a comprehensive regional approach to address the protection needs of Haitian migrants, while also warning that the situation is likely to worsen following the impact of the Haiti earthquake. August 14 on the already limited reception capacities of returning […]
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Oct. 3 (Reuters) – A major oil spill off the southern California coast was called an “environmental disaster” by the mayor of Huntington Beach on Sunday after a ruptured pipeline left dead fish and birds strewn on the sand and offshore wetlands clogged with oil. An estimated 126,000 gallons, or 3,000 barrels, […]
TACHKENT, October 2, 2021 – Anna Bjerde, World Bank Vice-President for Europe and Central Asia, visited Uzbekistan on September 29-30, where she met President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and senior government and parliamentary officials. Ms. Bjerde also attended the first Uzbekistan Economic Forum and a recently launched Uzbekistan National Platform meeting. In Tashkent, Ms. Bjerde attended the […]
SAN DIEGO – CMX, a cloud-based enterprise quality management software (EQMS) provider, and Mojix, an article-level intelligence solutions provider, this week announced a strategic partnership to advance full end-to-end traceability and food safety, with Mojix launching one of the first open data access, item-level food traceability platforms, and CMX being the first solution provider to […]
An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the Gauntlets of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, recovers on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), September 29, 2021 . US NAVY / Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaiah Williams WASHINGTON – The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale […]
The second phase of the REACT SSA (Renewable Energy and Climate Technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa) program in Somalia has been launched. The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) initiative aims to support the development of Somali companies specializing in the installation of renewable energy solutions. The program also benefits microfinance institutions that are commercially active in […]
Although President Joe Biden’s administration has identified regular COVID-19 testing as a strategy to help reopen schools safely, administrators are still struggling to find the supplies and staff needed to carry them out, US senators told two cabinet officials on Thursday. As members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Work and Pensions differed on […]
JPMorgan Chase and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) have launched a $ 2.65 million pledge to provide capital and resources to entrepreneurs of color in Los Angeles. Los Angeles has the largest small business economy in the United States, with over 250,000 small businesses. However, there is a dearth of capital available for these […]
With students now back to school, challenges related to COVID-19 remain as those identified as close contacts must be quarantined. But Naperville school districts are exploring options to reduce the number of them who have to stay home. One option is Test-to-Stay. Trial program to stay The Test-to-Stay program allows students and staff identified as […]
Submitted photo A record number of teachers attended the Teaching and Teacher Support Center teaching camp in Eureka Springs. A record number of University of Alberta faculty attended the 2021 TFSC Teaching Camp, held August 3-5 in Eureka Springs, with 80 participants in person and 31 remotely via Zoom. The theme of the teaching camp […]
By Jennifer WhitlockField editor A recent US House Agriculture Committee hearing raised concerns from farmers and ranchers about emerging carbon markets and the role of the federal government in regulation. During the “Voluntary carbon markets in agriculture and forestryIn a hearing last week, House Ag Committee chairman David Scott said voluntary carbon markets could help […]