Public Policy & Government News

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Staying compliant with building regulations is becoming more demanding, especially for smaller construction companies. The Building Safety Act, along with the Golden Thread of Information, means that every project must now come with a clear, traceable record of decisions, inspections, and data. For many small to medium-sized businesses, that’s easier said than done. That’s why Resco partnered with KMS – a specialist in project-centric CRM for the construction industry –...

EDINBURGH, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--pureLiFi unveils Kitefin XE, a secure LiFi system for defence and enterprise, offering unmatched wireless security and high-speed connectivity....

FREDERICK, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Friday, Intrepid Fiber Networks, in partnership with ALLO Fiber, held a groundbreaking event in Frederick, Colorado, officially commemorating the beginning of its network deployment to over 5,400 homes and businesses across the town. This initiative marks a significant investment into Frederick’s digital future, bringing symmetrical, multi-gigabit Internet speeds to residents and businesses and ensuring the community is well-positioned to meet the growing d...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MORSE Corp (MORSECORP Inc.) a leading defense technology company, is opening its first West Coast location with the launch of a new office in Seattle, WA. MORSE is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, and opened its first satellite office in Arlington, VA, in 2024. With steady growth, this geographical expansion will allow MORSE to have better proximity to customers and access to yet another strong technical talent pool. "We are excited to join the vibrant tech community in...

TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maximus (NYSE: MMS), a leading employer and provider of government services, today announced the latest version of its industry-leading customer experience (CX) solution, Total Experience Management (TXM), powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). Maximus TXM was launched in 2024 and enables agencies to implement the next generation of CX through one comprehensive solution with FedRAMP-authorized technologies. Through its strategic collaboration with AWS, Maximus lever...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Association for Veterans Rights (NAVR) commends Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and members of the Florida Legislature for enacting Senate Bill 910 (SB 910), known as the Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment (SAVE) Act, into law. This significant measure enhances consumer protections for Veterans navigating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits claims process. This legislation provides stronger oversight of free-market assistance by e...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nearly three in four Ontarians believe the government should prioritize spending on public hospitals rather than private clinics, in a poll conducted following the recent budget announcement of $280 million being shunted to private, for-profit clinics. Eighty-four per cent of Ontarians also said they believe public hospitals are understaffed. The Nanos poll was conducted between May 27 and June 1, surveying 1,017 Ontarians over the age of 18. The poll was commissioned...

DHAKA, Bangladesh--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Awami League has today expressed deep concern over UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s reportedly scheduled meeting this week with Muhammad Yunus, the self-declared Chief Adviser of Bangladesh - warning that any formal meeting lends legitimacy to an unelected and unconstitutional administration. A formal letter from the Awami League’s UK branch has been sent to Downing Street, the Speaker of the House of Commons, the King’s Foundation, and the Commonweal...

OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just over 10 days after the recent Ontario budget allocated $280 million for expansion of surgeries and diagnostic tests in private clinics while restraining hospital funding, a new poll shows that 75 per cent of people in Eastern and Northern Ontario want the government to prioritize investments in public health care. The Nanos poll conducted in May surveyed over a thousand Ontarians about privatization of hospital services and their perception about staffing...

MEDELLÍN, Colombia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mineros S.A. (TSX: MSA, MINEROS: CB) (“Mineros” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that over the past seven years, Mineros has invested more than US$12 million (COP $50.000M) in social impact projects, benefiting more than 80,000 people in Bajo Cauca, Antioquia. This was accomplished through the Works for Taxes program, through which individuals and legal entity taxpayers may pay income and other taxes by investing in public works or projects of social...