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22% of U.S. Residents Are More Likely to Move Now That Election Is Over, With Many Considering a Different Country or State
(NASDAQ: RDFN) — More than one in five (22%) U.S. residents say they’re more likely to move now that the election is over, according to a new survey commissioned by Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Of them, more...

From Abrasive to Authentic: Executive Coach Sharmin Banu Helps Tech Leaders Close the EQ–IQ Gap
Executive coach Sharmin Banu helps tech leaders turn intensity into influence, driving stronger teams, better communication, and greater business impact. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In today’s high-pressure,...

AWS Announces the General Availability of Amazon Aurora DSQL, the Fastest Distributed SQL Database
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced the general availability of Amazon Aurora DSQL, a serverless, distributed SQL database that enables customers to easily create databases to build...

Olympia Pharmaceuticals Bolsters Leadership Team with New Executive Appointments
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Olympia Pharmaceuticals, a state-of-the-art, FDA 503B pharmaceutical outsourcing facility and 503A pharmacy, announces today the appointment of multiple new executives joining its leadership team....

Kuderer fines unlicensed insurer $250,000
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer issued $510,500 in fines in the first four months of 2025 against insurance companies, agents, brokers and unlicensed entities for violating state insurance laws and...

Governor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response as Tropical Storm Debby Moves Out of North Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Debby in his fourth press conference at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie as...

Spokane Galvanizing penalized $32,000 for mismanaging dangerous waste
SPOKANE – The Washington Department of Ecology issued a $32,000 penalty to Spokane Galvanizing Inc., a metal coating and engraving business in Airway Heights, for violating state dangerous waste laws by contaminating soils with corrosive waste...

Inslee activates some Washington National Guard members to support public safety activities related to the 2024 elections
Today, Gov. Jay Inslee activated some Washington National Guard members to be on stand-by in the event they are asked to support local law enforcement and the Washington State Patrol during election week. The governor has given The Adjutant...

Inslee activates some Washington National Guard members to support public safety activities related to the 2024 elections
WASHINGTON, November 1 - Today, Gov. Jay Inslee activated some Washington National Guard members to be on stand-by in the event they are asked to support local law enforcement and the Washington State Patrol during election week. The governor has...

Martinrea International Inc. Reports Solid Third Quarter Results and Declares Dividend
TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martinrea International Inc. (TSX : MRE), a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and...

Weinstein Legal Team Welcomes Jamie E. Mann, Esq., to Orlando Office
ORLANDO, FL, FL, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Weinstein Legal Team is thrilled to announce the addition of Jamie E. Mann, Esq., as the newest member of their Orlando office. With an extensive background in criminal...

Governor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response; Hurricane Debby Makes Landfall as a Category 1 in the Big Bend
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Debby in his third press conference at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie as...

ffice of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Celebrates Support for Hawaiʻi’s First Girls’ High School Flag Football Season
GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN CELEBRATES SUPPORT FOR HAWAIʻI’S FIRST GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL SEASON FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2024 HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green, M.D., today joined key supporters and partners to announce...

Taking Care of Yourself Post-Election
November 04, 2024 | Jenn Crowder | Student Affairs As election results trickle in during the days and weeks after election day, it is important to manage your mental health due to the uncertainty of the outcome. Here are tips and resources to help...

Governor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response to Tropical Storm Debby
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates on Tropical Storm Debby at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie ahead of landfall from Tropical...

Cowlitz Indian Tribe and Washington Department of Commerce Sign Milestone Agreement Establishing Government-to-Government Relations
Memorandum of understanding establishes areas of partnership; seeks to remove administrative barriers, ensure data sovereignty and more OLYMPIA, WA — Yesterday Cowlitz Indian Tribe Chairman William Iyall and Washington State Department of Commerce...

Celebrate Pride Month 2025
May 27, 2025 | Gonzaga University News Service Pride Month, celebrated every June, honors the legacy of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan — a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ activism and the movement for equal rights in the United States. This...

Kuderer fines two unlicensed insurers a total of $450,000
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer issued $710,500 in fines in the first four months of 2025 against insurance companies, agents, brokers and unlicensed entities for violating state insurance laws and...

IonQ Completes Acquisition of Lightsynq, Accelerating Quantum Computing and Networking Roadmap
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Lightsynq Technologies, Inc., a Boston-based startup specializing in photonic interconnects and...

Seattle CBP officers seize narcotics from same traveler twice in one week
SEATTLE — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport seized illicit drugs from a U.S. citizen twice in one week. CBP officers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport seized ketamine, codeine and Gamma...