The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio) commend Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick for signing legislation yesterday designed to create a pathway for the substitution of interchangeable biologic medicines. The policies outlined in House Bill 3734 align with all five of BIO’s principles on biologic substitution. BIO and MassBio commend Massachusetts’s Senate… Keep reading →
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Massachusetts Governor Patrick Signs Bill Granting Patient Access to Interchangeable Biologic Medicines
By businesswireInterior Considers Procedures to Reestablish a Government-to-Government Relationship With the Native Hawaiian Community
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In response to requests from the Native Hawaiian community, Hawaii’s congressional delegation and state leaders, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced last week a first step to consider reestablishing a government-to-government relationship between the United States and the Native Hawaiian community. The purpose of such a relationship would be to more effectively implement the… Keep reading →
Conservation, Quality, Reuse and Efficiency Take Center Stage at Colorado Water Conservation Board Meeting This Week
By businesswireExperts from a variety of conservation groups will offer their public comments this week about the importance of sustaining Colorado’s rivers as part of the first-ever statewide Colorado Water Plan. They will focus on the benefits of keeping rivers flowing for recreation and tourism, resilient and profitable agriculture and rural communities, and the need for… Keep reading →
The Vermont Office of Child Support (OCS) has launched a new service that allows parents and employers to make child support payments online using credit or debit cards. The EZpay4kids.vt.gov website was developed in partnership with the Vermont Information Consortium, the State’s e-government partner. Available 24/7, this online service is both secure and convenient. People… Keep reading →
The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) is pleased to announce the launch of a new, mobile-first design for Texas.gov, the State’s official website. This mobile-first approach offers users a seamless experience across a wide range of Internet-enabled devices – from mobile phones and tablets to traditional desktop or laptop computers. When Texas.gov is viewed… Keep reading →
Manufacturers’ News, Inc.– Manufacturing employment in California increased one percent over the past year, reports the 2014 Directory of California Manufacturers ®, an industrial database and directory published by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI). According to data collected by MNI, California manufacturers added 13,084 jobs from February 2013 to February 2014. Manufacturers’ News reports California is… Keep reading →
Maryland.gov Features Innovative New Tools for Personalization and Citizen Engagement
By businesswireThe State of Maryland launched an updated design and innovative new features on the award-winning official State website, Maryland.gov (www.maryland.gov), that serves as the gateway for the 63 million visitors to Maryland state agency websites each year. Visitor analytics, leading industry trends, innovative new personalization features and mobility play key roles in the new fluid,… Keep reading →
With the promise of bringing ‘Your Government – Your Way,’ the State of Hawaii rolled out updates to its website, Hawaii.gov, and launched its newest service – my.hawaii.gov. The new tool is a one-stop shop allowing Hawai’i residents to completely customize how they interact online with the state on any device, anywhere, anytime – securely and… Keep reading →
Minnesota’s manufacturers are more confident in their firms’ future than at any point since 2009, according to the sixth annual The State of Manufacturing®, a survey research project sponsored by Enterprise Minnesota and partners. Health care costs, government policies and regulation, and the ability to attract and retain qualified workers also top the list of… Keep reading →
Ever been unable to pay somewhere because you left your checkbook at home and credit/debit cards were not accepted? Very inconvenient. Payette County eliminated this hassle by offering electronic payment options in their clerk’s office. Those who prefer to pay for a marriage license, notary fees, recording fees and other services with a credit or… Keep reading →