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Congress should pass the USMCA trade deal
Congress will soon vote to approve -- or reject -- the biggest trade deal in a generation.
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'The CROWN Act' To End Hair Discrimination In The Workplace And Schools Passes Senate Vote In California
SB 188 Introduced by Senator Holly J. Mitchell Sponsored by National Urban League, Dove, Color of Change and Western Center on Law & Poverty
The CROWN Coalition, a national alliance comprised of the National Urban League, Western Center on Law & Poverty, Color Of Change, and Dove, is proud to announce the bill they are sponsoring, Senate Bill 188 (The CROWN Act), passed the Senate floor today in California.
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Lloyd's of London cracks down on day drinking
London's centuries-old insurance market is finally banning drugs and drunks.
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Biden nominates first woman to lead US military branch
President Joe Biden has nominated Adm. Linda Fagan to serve as the next commandant of the US Coast Guard. If confirmed, Fagan would be the first woman to lead a US armed service and to lead the Coast Guard.
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Protiviti CEO Joseph Tarantino and Managing Director Frank Kurre Named to the 2022 NACD 'Directorship 100' List
Evelyn Dilsaver, member of multiple boards and Protiviti Advisory Board member, honored on Directors list
Joseph Tarantino, president and CEO of global consulting firm Protiviti, and Frank Kurre, managing director and Global Account Management leader with Protiviti, have been named to the NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) 2022 Directorship 100™ list, in the Governance Professionals and Institutions category. The NACD list recognizes the most influential directors and leaders in the corporate governance community who have demonstrated excellence in the boardroom through innovation, courage and integrity.
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Kamala Harris will lead Biden administration's efforts on voting rights, President says
President Joe Biden announced Vice President Kamala Harris will lead his administration's efforts on voting rights in a speech Tuesday on the Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma.
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City of Houston Status Report: Electric Vehicle Implementation Reaches Milestone
The City of Houston recently marked a milestone with the overall implementation of electric vehicles in its municipal fleet despite national supply chain issues and inflationary pressure.
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City of Houston Status Report: Electric Vehicle Implementation Reaches Milestone
The City of Houston recently marked a milestone with the overall implementation of electric vehicles in its municipal fleet despite national supply chain issues and inflationary pressure.
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Mayor Whitmire Nominates Jay Zeidman as Chairman of Houston First Corporation
In a strategic move aimed at further elevating Houston's profile as a premier destination for tourism and conventions, Mayor John Whitmire has proposed the appointment of venture capital executive Jay Zeidman as the new Chairman of Houston First Corporation (HFC). Pending City Council approval, Zeidman will step into the role, succeeding the outgoing Chairman David Mincberg.
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IHOP hopes its latest menu addition will bring customers for lunch and dinner
IHOP wants to give you a new reason to get its food on the go and consider it an option for later in the day.
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American Campus Communities marks 25-year partnership with PVAMU through $225,000 grant commitment
Long-term partners Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and American Campus Communities (ACC: NYSE) celebrate their 25-year partnership with the establishment of two academic scholarship programs and a new endowment.
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National Alliance for Black Business (NABB) and the U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Form a Historic Alliance to Develop Black-Owned Businesses
The New Alliance Between the MBDA and the NABB Aims to Amplify Black Business Development and Global Competitiveness as Part of a Growing Movement to Form a Nationally Unified Black Business Agenda
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Join Us at the 2023 Mapping Your Way to Homeownership Real Estate Summit
The Mapping Your Way to Homeownership Real Estate Summit has become an annual tradition for us, and this year's summit is set to be the most enriching and engaging one yet. Our primary goal with this event is to provide attendees with a holistic understanding of the home buying process. From the initial steps of preparation to the final stages of the buying transaction, along with insights into maintaining newly acquired homes, this summit is designed to be an immersive experience.
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City Council Member Plummer Celebrates Big Birthday
Houston City Council Member Letitica Plummer recently celebrated a milestone birthday with a vibrant Third Ward celebration. The event drew a crowd of enthusiastic supporters and generated excitement for the upcoming early vote election period from October 23 to November 3, just around 100 days away.
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Breaking News: Austin Receives $1 Million EPA Grant for Climate Action
The City of Austin is set to embark on an ambitious journey towards climate resilience and environmental justice, thanks to a $1 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program. This transformative funding initiative, part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, aims to empower local communities in their fight against climate change while promoting equity and sustainability.
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Apple cancels work on electric car, reports say
Apple has abandoned decade-long efforts to build an electric car, according to multiple media reports, calling time on a project that some saw as potentially transformative for the auto industry.
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Dr. Birx slams the lack of mask usage in North Dakota, where Covid-19 is soaring
If you're in a coronavirus hotspot, watch out -- Dr. Deborah Birx might be visiting and reinforcing some sharp lessons.
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5 Things for Tuesday, May 16: White House, Syria, Cyberattack, Mexico
Hope your coffee is extra strong, because there is a LOT to get through this morning. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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5 Things for Thursday, January 12, 2017: Donald Trump, Dylann Roof, Obamacare
Good Thursday morning. The words of the day: Repeal and rebuke. Replace? Not so much. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Manafort deal collapses: What it means for Mueller
Special counsel Robert Mueller informed a federal judge on Monday that Paul Manafort's cooperation deal has imploded because of Manafort's seemingly congenital inability to tell the truth.
