State & Local News

SAN MARCOS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hays County Sheriff Anthony Hipolito today announced a new partnership with Revelen.ai, deploying the company's ShotOptix platform to put real-time ballistics intelligence in the hands of deputies directly at crime scenes. ShotOptix is an AI-powered device the size of a coffee cup that allows officers to scan spent cartridge cases and receive investigative leads in minutes. Results are primarily intended to identify the firearm and establish links to prior sh...

DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marathon Health, a leading provider of advanced primary care for employers and labor organizations across the U.S., today announced the expansion of its network in the Detroit metropolitan area. Convenient to where members live and work, four health centers will deliver affordable access to primary care, mental health and preventive services across Southeast Michigan. The expansion comes as Michigan communities face increasing barriers to timely primary care driven by...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ouster, Inc. (Nasdaq: OUST) (“Ouster” or the “Company”), a leader in sensing and perception for Physical AI, announced today the completed deployment of Ouster BlueCity at over 40 locations across highways surrounding MetLife Stadium in the lead up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The installations follow a 2025 New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) contract awarded to Ouster and its distribution partner, Signal Control Products, to deploy Ouster BlueCity to...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canada’s payroll profession is facing a tightening talent pipeline at a time when the role is becoming more complex, strategic, and technology-driven, according to new research from the National Payroll Institute, developed in collaboration with Deloitte Canada. The Beyond Paydays: The Evolution of Payroll in Canada report found that Canadian organizations are under increasing pressure to attract and retain professionals who can combine technical knowledge with analyti...

JACKSON, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hinds County government, business, and law enforcement officials today announced the Hinds County Safety Camera Initiative, making it the first county in the U.S. to implement a comprehensive public safety technology initiative leveraging 911 Camera Sharing. Speaking at a press conference at the Hinds County Emergency Operations Center, officials said the collaborative effort unites government, educational institutions, churches, businesses, and neighborhood org...

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), the nation’s leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, congratulates New York Governor Kathy Hochul and state legislators on their decision to invest $1.7 billion in the state’s early childhood education programs, ensuring that hundreds of thousands of children across New York have access to affordable, high-quality child care. The $1.7 billion will support affordable,...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Wednesday, June 3, HELP USA brought together leaders from across the housing, healthcare, philanthropy, business, government, and nonprofit sectors for HELP Heroes Night 2026, recognizing five individuals whose work has helped expand housing access, prevent homelessness, and strengthen communities. Held at Tribeca 360 in Lower Manhattan, the event brought together nearly 300 guests in support of HELP USA's work serving more than 35,000 individuals and families each...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PaintCare, the nonprofit organization that operates Washington's paint stewardship program, has released its annual report, sharing that households and businesses dropped off a total of 1,061,821 gallons of leftover paint for recycling in 2025, a nearly 6% increase from the year prior. The report reflects Washington’s continued investment in responsible paint management and disposal practices. “We’d like to thank everyone in Washington who helped us collect more than 1...

ALBANY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new online directory, Disability Services NY, is now live at disabilityservicesny.org, offering individuals with disabilities and their families a centralized resource to find trusted medical providers and community supports throughout New York State. DSNY was developed through a collaboration between the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH), and three New York State Care Coordination Organizations - ACANY, LIFEPlan CCO NY, and Person Centered Services....

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NaphCare proudly serves the men and women in Alabama's correctional system, and is well-positioned to do so as a company founded and based in Alabama. When the Alabama Department of Corrections needed a partner to stabilize healthcare services following a failed contract, NaphCare stepped in because we believe every person in custody deserves access to quality medical care, and because we believe the men and women who work to provide that care under demanding...