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The latest news regarding all matters of policy and public interest. This section contains releases regarding issues of government, international relations and trade, politics, education, economics, law, welfare, advocacy, and charity concerns. Learn about recent policy decisions as well as important campaigns, strategies, and protests in all areas of public interest. Also included are poll results, statistical information and announcements, and legal news.


Berks County Cuts Thousands of Manual Alarm Calls and Speeds Response with ASAP Service

Berks County is streamlining emergency response and cutting thousands of manual notifications at its emergency communications center (ECC) by launching the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) service. BERKS COUNTY, Pa., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Berks County is significantly...



Products That Count Appoints Andrew Jensen as Chief Executive Officer and Expands Board of Directors

Products That Count appoints Andrew Jensen as CEO and expands its Board with three senior product leaders, marking a new phase of global growth and impact. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Products That Count today announced the appointment of Andrew Jensen as Chief...



Perez Mayoral, P.A. Secures Complete Defense Victory in Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Lawsuit, Dismissal Affirmed on Appeal

Perez Mayoral, P.A. secured a complete defense victory for WC WH LLC, defeating more than 70 claims seeking tens of millions of dollars after nearly a decade of stalled litigation, with the case dismissed with prejudice in 2024. The Third District Court of Appeal affirmed the dismissal in...



Don Clemente, Inc., Owners of Lotería®, The Original Mexican Bingo Game, Files Landmark Lawsuit Against Millennial Loteria and Novelty Corp to Defend Its Iconic Brand

Don Clemente, Inc., owner of the original Lotería® Mexican bingo game, has filed a lawsuit against Millennial Lotería and Novelty Corp alleging trademark infringement and breach of a prior settlement agreement. NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Don Clemente, Inc., the owner of...



BluSky Denver Team Raises $35,000 For Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver Through Two Signature Events

BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., is proud to announce the successful completion of two fundraising events in 2025, collectively raising $35,000 in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. A check was formally...



Community Blood Drive Supports Life-Saving Work of San Diego Blood Bank - Tuesday, February 17, 10:00am - 3:30pm at Better Business Bureau, 4747 Viewridge Ave., San Diego

To meet the needs of local patients San Diego Blood Bank must collect more than 350 units of blood each day. TerraPro Solutions, Better Business Bureau (BBB), Mulligan Funding, and Appstar will partner with San Diego Blood Bank to host a community blood drive in support of this critical...



CMU Announces $350,000 Grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to Expand Mentorship and Leadership Opportunities for Female Student-Athletes

Funds will be used to launch EmpowHER Leadership program MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich., Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Female student-athletes at Central Michigan University will now have more opportunities to grow personally and professionally thanks to a generous grant from The Bob & Renee...



CLOC Elects Laura Dieudonné as Inaugural Chair, Emphasizing Culture, Leadership and Community Impact

Expanded board leadership roles support financial stewardship and organizational stability SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CLOC (Corporate Legal Operations Consortium) today announced the election of Laura Dieudonné, CLOC board member and Legal Operations &...



Civil Coalition Issues Statement at Joint Press Conference, Warning Government Remarks on Specific Religions Risk Promoting Hatred and Abuse of State Power

A newly launched civil alliance, the Coalition for Democracy and Freedom of Religion (CDFR), held a joint press conference in Seoul on January 23, warning that recent remarks by South Korean government leaders about specific religious groups could undermine constitutional protections for...



Local Prosecutors to Huddle in Nation's Capital on Holding Federal Agents Accountable

A national coalition of locally elected prosecutors will convene in Washington, D.C., this Friday to coordinate legal strategies for holding federal officers accountable when they exceed their lawful authority or engage in criminal conduct in states and cities across the country. Fight...



Curd Galindo & Smith Announces the filing of a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against City of Fontana Police Department.

Attorneys Alex Galindo and Maximiliano Galindo with the litigation firm of Curd Galindo & Smith, LLP announce that they have filed on behalf of their Clients a civil rights lawsuit for wrongful death against the City of Fontana police, its police Chief Michael Dorsey and Officers. LOS...



Mission Partners and The Chronicle of Philanthropy Release the 2026 Insights on Purpose™ Report

Research-informed report identifies seven key insights along with recommendations and resources to guide nonprofit and foundation leaders in the year ahead. ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2026 Insights on Purpose™ Report, released today, examines how nonprofit and...



Sixth Annual Seizure Action Plan Awareness Week to Promote Seizure Preparedness Nationwide, Feb. 9-16, 2026

The Seizure Action Plan Coalition, a collaboration managed by Epilepsy Alliance America, will host the Sixth Annual Seizure Action Plan (SAP) Awareness Week from February 9–16, 2026. The national epilepsy awareness campaign focuses on seizure preparedness, safety, and response for people...



Vintage Philanthropy: Hollander Foundation Pours $25,000 into Prostate Cancer Research from Wine-Making Proceeds

The Hollander Foundation, dedicated to supporting prostate cancer research, awarded its annual gift to Amy Moran, Ph.D. of the Oregon Health and Sciences University. Dr. Moran's lab uses a combination of mouse models and tissue cultures to examine how the body's immune system interacts...



ARCS Foundation Names Albert G. Greenberg, PhD, as 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee

ARCS Foundation Names Albert G. Greenberg, PhD, as 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee LAGRANGE, Ga., Jan. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- At its January National Board Meeting, ARCS® Foundation Inc. announced Albert G. Greenberg, PhD, as the 2026 inductee into the prestigious ARCS Alumni...



NY Federal Judge Allows For Fee Compensation Lawsuit Against Swiss Re To Proceed

HEATHROW, Fla., Jan. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A Southern District of New York federal judge has allowed a fee compensation lawsuit against Swiss Re Group to move forward, denying Swiss Re Group's motion to dismiss. Cypress Creek Reinsurance Intermediaries, Inc, Heathrow, FL filed...



Gladiator/Gladiatrix Wrestling Series Launches National Circuit, Culminating in July 2026 National Championship in Daytona

New Elite K-12 Wrestling Series, Powered by Team IP and REACHES Nonprofit Aims to Elevate the Sport with a Focus on Female Competitors STUART, Fla., Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Gladiator/Gladiatrix Wrestling Series (GGWS) today officially announced the schedule for its...



OMTSE Presents at Abraham House in Davos on AI Solutions for Underserved Communities

OMTSE at Davos' Abraham House present how AI can support underserved farmers. Co-founder Apl.de.Ap and Uynghiem Ngo shared field experience with Earth Sama, an AI-powered dMRV tool onboarding smallholders, creating verifiable data, and enabling access to climate finance. Using mobile...



Center for Disaster Philanthropy Continues to Support Communities Recovering from LA Wildfires With $1.56 Million in New Grants

More than $2.75 million in grants have been awarded to community partners through CDP's California Wildfires Recovery Fund over the past year WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- One year after the Eaton and Palisades Fires burned across Greater Los Angeles in January 2025, the...



Bob Hope Patriotic Hall Announces Centennial Gala to Honor Veterans and Secure Their Future

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the historic Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in Los Angeles will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a Centennial Gala. Hosted by the Warrior Heritage Foundation (WHF) in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the...


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