Category: Government
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California Supreme Court Delivers Landmark Victory for Bicyclists in Whitehead v. City of Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. — Rahman Law PC is pleased to share a powerful affirmation of bicyclists’ rights: the California Supreme Court has ruled in Whitehead v. City of Oakland (Case S284303) that public entities cannot rely on liability waivers to avoid responsibility for dangerous road conditions. The decision marks a major legal milestone for bicycle safety…
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Honoring Monroe’s Birthday: New Study Highlights His Drafting of America’s First Organic Territorial Law
COLONIAL BEACH, Va. — The James Monroe Memorial Foundation proudly announces the publication of “United States in Congress Assembled Delegate James Monroe: Architect of America’s First Organic Territorial Law,” a new paper by historian Stanley Y. Klos.
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City of Castleford wins Best Tasting Water in Idaho Award
BOISE, Idaho — The City of Castleford claimed the 2025 title of Idaho’s best tasting drinking water during the Idaho Rural Water Association’s (IRWA) Spring Conference on April 3, 2025. The other finalists were Rogerson Water and the City of Grace. Idaho Rural Water Association is a non-profit association comprised of 370 water and wastewater…
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IRWA recognizes USDA Rural Development with 2025 Friend of Idaho Rural Water Award
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) is proud to recognize the team at USDA Rural Development as the recipient of the 2025 Friend of Rural Water award. This award was presented to USDA Rural Development representatives Noe Ramirez, Western Idaho Area Director, and Noel LaRoque, Idaho State Director, at IRWA’s annual Spring Conference…
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Save LBI Petitions Federal Agencies to Create a Safe Migration Corridor from Georgia to Maine to Save the North Atlantic Right Whale from Extinction
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. — Save LBI, the non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting our oceans from the destructive impacts of offshore wind projects, has filed a petition urging the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)/National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and Department of the Interior (DOI)/Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to create a safe migration corridor…
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Approximately $150 Million Available for Wildlife Habitat Projects
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Today, the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) issued its annual Call for Funding Request from the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Approximately $150 million will be available for both metro and statewide grants to aid Minnesota habitat restoration, protection and enhancement.
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California Ferret Advocates Push Forward – Support Needed for Petition 2025-003!
LA MESA, Calif. — Ferret lovers across California and the nation are rallying behind Petition 2025-003, now officially acknowledged by the California Fish and Game Commission (FGC). This petition seeks to reclassify ferrets as domestic animals, challenging California’s outdated and scientifically unsupported ban, LegalizeFerrets.org announced today.
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Avenu Revolutionizes Public Records Management with Cloud-Based SaaS Innovation
CENTREVILLE, Va. — Avenu Insights and Analytics today announces the launch of its innovative cloud-native Public Records Management System, which is setting a new standard for efficiency, security, and adaptability in state and local government operations. As one of several SaaS solutions on its GovInsights platform, Avenu | Records empowers clerks and recorders with seamless…
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U.S. Department of Justice Closes Investigation of Cole Engineering Services
MCLEAN, Va. — Cole Engineering Services Inc. (Cole), a By Light company, has been informed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that it is no longer under investigation. Neither Cole nor By Light was ever a target of the investigation. Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, is a premier provider of…