All Policy & Public Interest

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.

The Grant Cardone Foundation Named Corporate Partner of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County

The Grant Cardone Foundation is being honored for its consistent, generous commitment to supporting the nonprofit's mission of igniting the power and promise of youth through life changing mentoring relationships. AVENTURA, Fla., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Big Brothers Big...

Anita Davenport Unveils New SingleTree Lane Collection Inspired by Her Palisades Fires Experience

My Great Escape – Tales of the Palisades Fires" is a vivid recount of Anita Davenport's personal journey amidst one of California's notorious wildfire outbreaks. Set against the backdrop of the Palisades fires, this blog captures the intensity, fear, and resilience experienced during a...

FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) Unveils 2025 Financial Outlook

Analysis Spans U.S. Economy, Consumer Spending, AI Investments, Federal Reserve and Future Planning OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) today released the FNBO 2025 Outlook: Stay the Course, offering an in-depth analysis of economic and...

4ocean Announces Garden of Life® Brand as Official Certified Cleanup Partner

This partnership will help remove half a million pounds of plastic and trash as well as deliver immediate support to a dozen active cleanup operations across the world. BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, 4ocean announces that the Garden of Life® brand, a leader...

Identity Theft Resource Center to Release 19th Annual Data Breach Report at Policy Forum During Data Privacy Week 2025

The release of the Annual Data Breach Report supports the Data Privacy Week 2025 initiative to educate businesses on data collection best practices that respect data privacy and promote transparency SAN DIEGO, Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Identity Theft Resource Center®...

Labor & Employment Law Firms Zakay Law Group, APLC and JCL Law Firm APC File Class Action Against Tahona Bar, Alleging Failure to Provide Meal and Rest Breaks

The lawsuit alleges Tahona Bar violated the California Labor Code by failing to provide its employees with meal and rest periods. SAN DIEGO, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The San Diego labor law attorneys at Zakay Law Group, APLC and JCL Law Firm, APC, filed a class action complaint...

An Evening with Rick Steves, Travel Guru, Renowned Public Television and Radio Personality, at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA.

Join TVSB for An Evening with Rick Steves! TV Santa Barbara, the region's nonprofit community media access center, is thrilled to announce a special event to mark the station's 50th anniversary. An Evening with Rick Steves, featuring the beloved host of "Travel with Rick Steves," will...

Alliance of Channel Women Names 2025-26 Board of Directors

Holly B. Hunt & Mel Kolinski Elected as New Board Members ORANGE, Calif., Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alliance of Channel Women, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of female leaders in the indirect channel of the telecom and IT industry, announced...

The Institute for Global Affairs at Eurasia Group Names a New CEO

Mark Hannah, a Kerry and Obama presidential campaign veteran who ran the nonprofit's flagship program, will expand programming to educate and engage the public about geopolitics and foreign policy. NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Institute for Global Affairs at Eurasia...

The Coca-Cola Foundation Awards $200,000 Economic Empowerment Grant to Operation Homefront

The grant will provide rent-free transitional housing to wounded, ill, and injured veterans and offer support to service members and their families at Operation Homefront's three Transitional Housing Villages across the country. SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In...

Compassion in Action: Free Mental Health Support for California's Fire-Stricken Families

FamilyTime Centers offers free therapy to fire survivors, first responders, and their families to support emotional healing and recovery. LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rebuilding Lives Amid Devastation: FamilyTime Centers Offers Free Mental Health Support Trauma doesn't...

AMC Steps Up with Housing Relief for Families Affected by Wildfires

AMC apartment communities across Southern California offer discounted rental rates, furnished apartments and expedited move-in to support affected families. IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Advanced Management Company (AMC), a leading property management company with...

United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation Names Kristen Clifford New President & CEO

The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation Board of Trustees has named Kristen Clifford the organization's next President and Chief Executive Officer. PITTSBURGH, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF) Board of Trustees has named Kristen...

Paris Agreement Target of 1.5°C Will Be Exceeded as Increased Warming Pushed 2024 to Another All-Time Record

More than 3 billion people experienced their warmest year on record in 2024 BERKELEY, Calif., Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Berkeley Earth, a leading independent climate research organization, today released its 2024 Annual Temperature Report, finding that the world experienced its...

SAFE Credit Union Sponsors 'Bigs' and 'Littles' at 'Nutcracker' during the Holidays

Matches from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area experienced the magic of Sacramento Ballet's "Nutcracker" by invitation of SAFE Credit Union this holiday season. FOLSOM, Calif., Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Continuing in its efforts to support nonprofits and...

Better Business Bureau Serving the Tri-Counties Warns Homeowners About Donation Scams Following Southern California Fires

BBB Offers Recommendations for Donating to Southern California Wildfire Requests, Warning to Beware of Click-Bait and Phishing Scams, Bogus Crowdfunding Requests SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Better Business Bureau Serving the Tri-Counties issues warning to...

Mark Carney Contemplates Canadian Liberal Leadership Bid amidst Wide-spread Rejection of Climate Policies

UN "Climate Czar" and former bank governor Mark Carney announced he is contemplating a Liberal Party leadership bid to replace Justin Trudeau, says Friends of Science. Carney's GFANZ climate finance alliance is withering, and Canadian rejection of climate policies and carbon tax grows....

Downtown Frederick Partnership Recognized as a Green Partner by Frederick County Division of Energy & Environment

Downtown Frederick Partnership Recognized for Sustainability Efforts FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Downtown Frederick Partnership is proud to announce its recognition as a Green Partner by the Frederick County Division of Energy & Environment for the organization's...

Inner City Visions releases a 24-hour virtual support center to combat Human Trafficking

Inner City Visions offers 24-hour virtual support services through 'Angelito', an app to ensure at-risk children and families safety from human trafficking. Inner City Visions (ICV) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2007 in the epicenter of South Los Angeles. They engage...

Ziegler Places $17,000,000 Taxable Loan For Masonicare | 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful closing of Masonicare's Series 2024 Taxable Loan totaling $17,000,000 (the "Loan") for the Senior Living Finance Practice. The Loan closed on December 16, 2024. Keith...