Manufacturers’ News, Inc./– Following eleven years of decline, manufacturing employment in Vermont posted a gain, reports the 2014 Vermont Manufacturers Register®, an industrial directory and database published by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI). According to data collected by MNI, manufacturers in Vermont added 539 jobs from Dec. 2012 to Dec. 2013, or 1.2%, the first time… Keep reading →
Public Policy/Government
Delawareans and frequent visitors to the First State can now report illegal dumping activities directly to state environmental officials using their smartphones. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has launched a new TrashStoppers app for Android, iPhone, and Windows phones. The app was developed for DNREC by Delaware Interactive, LLC (DI)… Keep reading →
The Texas Legislature, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), and Texas.gov just made it easier for Texans to renew their vehicle registration. As of January 1, 2014, all 254 Texas counties offer the option for online renewals – a simple, secure way to keep your vehicle registration current. All you need to get started is… Keep reading →
Manufacturers’ News, Inc./– For a third straight year, Maine manufacturing jobs declined, reports the 2014 Maine Manufacturers Register®, an industrial directory and database published by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI). According to data collected by MNI, manufacturers in Maine cut 726 jobs from Dec. 2012 to Dec. 2013, or about 1.1%, a smaller decline than reported… Keep reading →
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and the National Center for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) within the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have entered into a formal agreement that results in NCEP using Navy developed global ocean forecast model technology to make environmental ocean forecasts for public use. “Development of an advanced global ocean prediction… Keep reading →
U.S. Court Declares Ecuador Judgment Against Chevron Corporation Fraudulent, Unenforceable
By businesswireThe U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York today ruled that the $9.5 billion judgment against Chevron Corporation in Ecuador was the product of fraud and racketeering activity, finding it unenforceable. The nearly 500-page ruling finds that Steven Donziger, the lead American lawyer behind the Ecuadorian lawsuit against the company, violated the… Keep reading →
Utah.Gov today announced new updates to the features of its Utah Bill Watch mobile application. The award winning Bill Watch free app helps concerned citizens track bills and receive instant updates as bills move through the Utah Legislature. The newly added features allow users to create and share lists of legislative priorities with like-minded advocates…. Keep reading →
Residents of Franklin County, Idaho, can now pay using credit and debit cards at the county landfill, Franklin County Landfill Supervisor Sid Jensen announced. “We are excited to finally offer this payment option. There have been many times customers drive out to the landfill and forget their checkbook or they’re not carrying enough cash,” Jensen… Keep reading →
The Colorado Board of Parole unveiled their first-ever website last week at https://www.colorado.gov/paroleboard. The website was built in order to more effectively comply with the Colorado Sunshine Law, (CRS 24-6-402), allowing the Parole Board to communicate public information such as parole hearings. Prior to their new website going live, there was no process in place… Keep reading →
Despite Recession, Children’s Health Care Spending Increased Every Year Between 2009-2012, Says New Report
By businesswireSpending on health care for children covered by employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) increased between 2009 and 2012, rising an average 5.5 percent a year, with more dollars spent on boys than girls, and higher spending on infants and toddlers (ages 0-3) than any other children’s age group, finds a new report released today by the Health… Keep reading →