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Tomorrow, President Trump and Congressional leadership will meet at the White House with the goal to reach an agreement to fix America's infrastructure. In advance of the meeting, National League of Cities (NLC) President Karen Freeman-Wilson, mayor...

Today, 22 bipartisan mayors, representing cities on or near the southern border sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging support for funding and resources to help their communities address the ongoing humanitarian crisis at the border.  ...

As a surgeon in suburban Atlanta, Dr. Ned Armstrong has been a healthcare provider for decades.  He has witnessed the ever increasing cost of healthcare and healthcare insurance with its dramatic impact on the insured, the under-insured and the...

When post-secondary students get the chance to learn on-the-job, they build career skills, their resumes and connections that help them get great jobs when they graduate. Work-integrated learning through the Student Work Placement Program is how the...

Chuck Little, a former West Virginia State Police investigator and U.S. Department of Treasury special agent, was sworn in to the West Virginia House of Delegates Monday after his appointment by Gov. Jim Justice to replace Del. Ray Hollen. Little is...

The GridWise Alliance and Clean Edge, Inc. today announced that gridCONNEXT 2019 will be held in the nation's capital December 10-12. The event, now in its third year, convenes hundreds of business, utility, government, and investment stakeholders to...

Under the leadership of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin, a delegation of mayors including USCM Vice President Rochester Hills (MI) Mayor Bryan Barnett, USCM 2nd Vice President Louisville (KY) Mayor...

In a new poll by Real Clear Politics released last week, respondents selected health care as the top issue facing America today?choosing it over the economy, environment, education, foreign policy and immigration. The poll also found that the 28...

A new survey launched by TruthGuard asked 1,500 Americans between the ages of 18 and 65 who they blame for the proliferation of fake news. The results are quite compelling and show different opinions in certain age groups of the population. We live...

MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger held a congressional briefing "Local Perspectives on Hunger in Rural America" on Thursday, May 16, 2019 with its Emerging Advocacy Fund (EAF) partners representing the most food-insecure states in the nation. The...

Investing in social infrastructure where Yukoners can come together, share ideas and access vital resources helps build dynamic and inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Today, the Honourable Larry Bagnell, Member of...

The nature of work is changing. To keep our economy strong and growing, Canadians will need the right skills to take on the jobs of tomorrow. The new Canada Training Benefit will give Canadians the support and security they need to advance their...

The nurses of Lawrence General Hospital voted this week to ratify a new three-year contract that nurses believe will allow the hospital to recruit and retain the staff needed to ensure optimum patient care.  The pact,...

Now more than ever, communities need help adapting to the frequent and intensifying weather events caused by climate change. Reducing the impact of natural disasters such as flooding and wildfires is critical to keeping Canadian families safe,...

In the week since the Ford government announced it is freezing land ambulance grants at 2017-2018 levels, municipalities have been scrambling to sort out the full impact of what could be a cut of $40-50 million province-wide. Ontario paramedics, the...

The Government of Canada is committed to a well-managed asylum system that's fair, fast and final. Effective today, Canada is removing all countries from the designated country of origin (DCO) list, which effectively suspends the DCO policy,...

Steve Bannon, US President Donald Trump's controversial election campaign strategist, will be appearing on a new stage this month: Central Asia. The occasion will be the Eurasian Media Forum (EAMF), an annual East-West conference hosted by...

Minister Hussen will visit his former school and to speak to a student assembly about his immigration story, why Immigration Matters and the importance of strong community support for newcomers.   Date: Friday, May 17, 2019 Time: 2:00-3:15 pm?...

Canadians have the right to be free to practise their faith and culture without fear. Preserving a safe, inclusive society requires constant work and vigilance. That's why the Government of Canada helps communities implement measures to protect...

Visible Assets, Inc. (Visible) Stratham, NH announced today that Visible and Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT) have been selected to supply the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) with an initial 16,000 automatic weapons between 2019 and 2021. These weapons all...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)  Rémi Massé, Member of Parliament for Avignon?La Mitis?Matane?Matapédia and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, will announce financial support...

The latest edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) ? the legal standard with which all electrical work in Ontario must comply ? comes into effect today, May 16, and includes important new safety requirements. Electrical work conducted on...

MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger will hold a congressional briefing "Local Perspectives on Hunger in Rural America" on Thursday, May 16, 2019 in Washington, D.C. The media is invited to attend the briefing, which will...

Helping hard-working middle-class families provide the best start in life for their children is a top priority for the Government of Canada. That is why three years ago the Government launched the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) to help families with the...

Regulatory Compliance Associates® Inc. (RCA), a life sciences consultancy focused on quality, regulatory, and technical consulting, announces Neil Pankau has joined the organization as Executive Vice President, Pharmaceuticals. Mr. Pankau brings to...

Much of Canada's trade moves through federal transportation assets, such as major ports, airports, and land border crossings. These assets are vital to the country's trade and economic competitiveness. In this era of rapidly moving global supply...

IDLogiq® innovations have been selected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Pilot Project Program under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) to prototype and develop a system that can address the national security of the drug...

NATSO, the national association representing the truckstop and travel plaza industry, today brought more than 65 truckstop and travel plaza owners and operators from across the country to Capitol Hill as part of its annual advocacy event....

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Federal Minister of Health, will highlight recent Government of Canada actions to address the opioid crisis. Minister Petitpas Taylor will tour the Allan Waters Family Simulation Centre, located at the Li Ka...

Today, at the National Association of Realtors®' 2019 Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, former Governors Terry McAuliffe and Haley Barbour examined how policies implemented by state and local governments can impact regional real estate markets....

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Federal Minister of Health, will highlight recent Government of Canada actions to address the opioid crisis. Minister Petitpas Taylor will tour the Allan Waters Family Simulation Centre, located at the Li Ka...

The Commissioner of Official Languages, Raymond Théberge, published a follow?up report today on the audit of services provided to electors in English and French by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada. In this follow?up report, the...

In response to recent TSA postings at airport security checkpoints, Upgraded Points LLC released a new article (https://upgradedpoints.com/real-id-act) to help travelers understand the upcoming mandatory Real-ID requirement changes taking place....

MegaFood®, a premium supplement and vitamin brand, announced today it will formally deliver its petition to ban the use of glyphosate as a desiccant, or drying agent, on consumer grade oats before harvest to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),...

The US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) issued formal recommendations to EPA Administrator, Andrew Wheeler, urging the agency to address two issues vital to environmental justice...

With the goal of funding critical research and promoting leadership development, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today announced the creation of a new Housing Policy Fellowship. The fellowship will fund a maximum...

Note: All times local   Ottawa, Ontario 1:25 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend the welcoming ceremony for the President of Croatia, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovi?. Mackenzie Tower Parliament Hill Note for media: Open coverage 1:30 p.m. The Prime Minister...

The Honorable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Tourism, Official Languages and La Francophonie, will announce a national strategy to address the shortage of teachers in Francophone minority schools as well as teachers of French immersion and French as a...

While ACA International continues to study the finer points of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's proposed debt collection rules released Monday, May 7, the industry applauds the bureau for seeking to incorporate commonly used modern...

Canadians want improved access to all available treatment options for themselves, their families and friends. At any point in their lives, Canadians could experience a serious medical condition or emergency requiring their healthcare provider to seek...

Whether getting busy parents home sooner, building recreation centres for young people, or helping communities adapt to climate change, investments in local infrastructure create good, middle class jobs and make our cities and towns better places to...

Canadians, tourists and businesses benefit from safe and well-maintained airports. From visiting friends and family, to travelling to medical appointments, or getting goods to market, we rely on our local airports to support and sustain vibrant...

Small businesses make significant contributions in communities across Canada and are an integral part of the Canadian economy. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to improving services for small businesses and ensuring all Canadians can get...

Canadians, tourists and businesses benefit from safe and well-maintained airports. From visiting friends and family, to travelling to medical appointments, or getting goods to market, we rely on our local airports to support and sustain vibrant...

One of the greatest opportunities for Canada is the shift toward clean growth. To combat climate change, Canada needs new and innovative approaches to electricity distribution. That is why the Government of Canada is funding an energy infrastructure...

Gulf Coast Media, Inc. a radio station operator of three FM signals covering Bay County, Florida has implemented new programming effective immediately to ensure that all three of their stations, BOB FM, 105.1, WASJ, HANK FM, 103.5 WKNK and Classic...

Note: All times local   Edmonton, Alberta 11:25 a.m. The Prime Minister will meet with the Mayor of Edmonton, Don Iveson. Edmonton Convention Centre 9797 Jasper Avenue Notes for media: Photo opportunity at the beginning of the meeting Media are...

The Government of Canada remains committed to working collaboratively with provinces and municipalities to help deal with the pressures they face with respect to providing temporary housing to asylum claimants. The Government of Canada today...

The U.S. Agency for Global Media's (USAGM) Media for Democracy Forum held on May 7, 2019 at the U.S. Institute of Peace brought together media experts, practitioners, opinion leaders, and policy makers to identify solutions to the biggest threats...

The Foundation Fighting Blindness today announced its support for bipartisan legislation to fund treatments and cures for blindness and other forms of severe vision impairment. H.R. 2620, the Faster Treatments and Cures for Eye Diseases...