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ORLANDO, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been competitively down selected to demonstrate the next evolution in live training modernization: the Force-on-Force Small Arms Appended Sensor Package (ASP). This hybrid system, which integrates laser, optical, and geo-pairing technologies, represents a significant leap forward in live training realism.
CUMMING, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — For more than 12 years, Joe LaBranche has been a driving force behind AboutFace-USA, a veteran-founded nonprofit dedicated to healing veterans, strengthening families, and uniting communities. Under his leadership, the organization has grown into a vital resource for Georgia’s veteran community, including the 2024 launch of AboutFace Farm, an aeroponic farm.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — After nearly eight months of waiting for public records, Legalize Ferrets (LegalizeFerrets.org) has obtained internal California Fish and Game Commission documents confirming that California’s ban on domestic ferrets was never based on scientific or administrative findings.
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Acclaimed economic strategist, entrepreneur, and business speaker Dr. Velma Trayham (who is also President and CEO of the Black Chamber of Arizona) will be a featured speaker at the 20th Annual Arizona National Nonpartisan Brunch, hosted by the HeroZona Foundation. The exclusive event will take place during the Congressional Black Caucus […]
MCLEAN, Va. /CitizenWire/ — By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) today announced it has officially achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, placing the company among a select group of defense and technology contractors nationwide. While By Light earned this certification for its Security Operations Center (SOC) in July 2025, it now […]
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico /CitizenWire/ — Former Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Aaron Bare have released a joint essay, “The Perverse Mirror: Flipping Incentives Before Violence Becomes the Logic of the Game,” confronting the alarming rise of political violence in America and offering a hopeful path forward, the Ricardo […]
MADISON, Ala. /CitizenWire/ — Emily Jones recently announced her candidacy for the Alabama State Board of Education, District 8. She enters the race with a clear sense of duty and calling, determined to ensure that Alabama’s children receive the strong, transparent, and accountable education they deserve, while building a brighter future for every student across […]
GLENDALE, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — The Black Chamber of Arizona has announced its 27th Anniversary Pinnacle Pathways Gala, to be held Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at the Sheraton Glendale Renaissance Ballroom. The event will be presented by Arizona State University and Arizona Public Service.
DANIA BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — RMA, a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to assess the current operations of the Agency, as well as identify strategic economic opportunities. This Operational Analysis is especially crucial because the Dania Beach CRA does not receive tax increment […]
HAILEY, Idaho /CitizenWire/ — Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) is proud to recognize Nate Ward for graduating from the Apprenticeship Program’s Class 2 Wastewater track. His achievement was celebrated during the City of Hailey’s council meeting on August 11, 2025.
MCLEAN, Va. /CitizenWire/ — By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) is proud to announce that it has been officially appraised at Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, demonstrating the company’s deep commitment to safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and meeting the cybersecurity requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — RMA (rma.us.com) a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the City of Lakeland to spearhead the strategic modification of the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Midtown District Redevelopment Plan. This initiative will encompass a thorough analysis of existing conditions, the implementation of performance measures, and the […]
PHOENIX, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — The Black Chamber of Arizona, in partnership with the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, will kick off the third cohort of its signature Impact AZ 2025 business accelerator with a full-day launch event Tuesday, July 8, at the Better Business Bureau Innovation & Event Hub Center in Phoenix.
ORLANDO, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded a $62 million production contract by the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) to deliver more than 100 Stinger Training Systems (STS) over the next five years.
OAKLAND, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Adax Inc. announces a new control and communications protocol for drones and UAV’s that greatly enhances drone survival in hostile environments where they are being shot down because of excessive radio communications. Adax MAVCP (Multipath Aerial Vehicle Control Protocol) is designed for drone survival in hostile environments producing greater likelihood of […]
LA MESA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — On February 12, 2025, a formal Public Records Act (PRA) request was submitted to the California Fish and Game Commission seeking documentation to justify the classification of domestic ferrets as “not normally domesticated in California” by LegalizeFerrets.org. The request specifically asked for any scientific studies, internal memos, environmental risk assessments, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — MAGLITE is once again teaming up with the National Police Dog Foundation in their efforts to honor all K-9s killed in the line of duty in 2024 and their handlers at the National K-9 Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sunday, May 11. MAGLITE will be providing an engraved MAGLITE® flashlight with the […]
OAKLAND, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Rahman Law PC is pleased to share a powerful affirmation of bicyclists’ rights: the California Supreme Court has ruled in Whitehead v. City of Oakland (Case S284303) that public entities cannot rely on liability waivers to avoid responsibility for dangerous road conditions. The decision marks a major legal milestone for bicycle […]
COLONIAL BEACH, Va. /CitizenWire/ — The James Monroe Memorial Foundation proudly announces the publication of “United States in Congress Assembled Delegate James Monroe: Architect of America’s First Organic Territorial Law,” a new paper by historian Stanley Y. Klos.
BOISE, Idaho /CitizenWire/ — The City of Castleford claimed the 2025 title of Idaho’s best tasting drinking water during the Idaho Rural Water Association’s (IRWA) Spring Conference on April 3, 2025. The other finalists were Rogerson Water and the City of Grace. Idaho Rural Water Association is a non-profit association comprised of 370 water and […]
BOISE, Idaho /CitizenWire/ — Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) is proud to recognize the team at USDA Rural Development as the recipient of the 2025 Friend of Rural Water award. This award was presented to USDA Rural Development representatives Noe Ramirez, Western Idaho Area Director, and Noel LaRoque, Idaho State Director, at IRWA’s annual Spring […]
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Save LBI, the non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting our oceans from the destructive impacts of offshore wind projects, has filed a petition urging the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)/National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and Department of the Interior (DOI)/Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to create a safe migration […]
SAINT PAUL, Minn. /CitizenWire/ — Today, the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) issued its annual Call for Funding Request from the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Approximately $150 million will be available for both metro and statewide grants to aid Minnesota habitat restoration, protection and enhancement.
LA MESA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Ferret lovers across California and the nation are rallying behind Petition 2025-003, now officially acknowledged by the California Fish and Game Commission (FGC). This petition seeks to reclassify ferrets as domestic animals, challenging California’s outdated and scientifically unsupported ban, LegalizeFerrets.org announced today.
CENTREVILLE, Va. /CitizenWire/ — Avenu Insights and Analytics today announces the launch of its innovative cloud-native Public Records Management System, which is setting a new standard for efficiency, security, and adaptability in state and local government operations. As one of several SaaS solutions on its GovInsights platform, Avenu | Records empowers clerks and recorders with […]
MCLEAN, Va. /CitizenWire/ — Cole Engineering Services Inc. (Cole), a By Light company, has been informed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that it is no longer under investigation. Neither Cole nor By Light was ever a target of the investigation. Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, is a premier provider […]
McLEAN, Va. /CitizenWire/ — By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) has been informed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that Cole Engineering Services (Cole), its wholly owned subsidiary, is no longer under investigation. Neither By Light nor Cole was ever a target of the investigation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) is excited to announce the launch of its Quarter Millennial Project, a multi-pronged initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the United States in the lead up to July 4, 2026. Through digital exhibits, story telling, and events, the project will […]
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Join us at Soul Fest as we honor Black History Month by celebrating the rich contributions and achievements of the African American community. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Jaco Pastorius Park at 4000 North Dixie Highway, […]
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — The City of Oakland Park is excited to invite the community to its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Celebration on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The festivities will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. at Wimberly Field, located at 4000 NE 3rd Avenue.
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — The City of Oakland Park proudly hosted U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary Shannon Estenoz on Friday, December 13, 2024, at City Centennial Park. This visit included a tour of the park and a discussion of enhancements that will be funded through a $2.5 million grant awarded through the […]
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. /CitizenWire/ — American West Water Advisors, LLC and process patent inventor, Marvin Nash announced that they have joined together to create “fit for purpose” to reuse brackish, by product, industrial and other waste waters for beneficial use that is both safe and affordable.
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Mark your calendars, music lovers! Pompano Beach Arts is thrilled to announce Jazz Fest Pompano Beach will return to the City’s beautiful shore on January 24th and 25th, 2025. This 4th annual festival promises to be bigger and tastier than ever before, featuring a stellar lineup of renowned jazz musicians […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — Frank Moseley president of Unirealm Information Systems announced a warning to 17 North Carolina counties that they must perform a special audit check because statistical anomalies indicate that presidential electronic ballots with no corresponding physical ballot may have been tabulated.
BEACH HAVEN, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI), a New Jersey citizens group working to protect the ocean and local shore communities from the destructive impact of offshore wind projects, has called on the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to conduct a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of the federally-approved Atlantic Shores […]
DAYTON, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — Collaborative Agile Solutions LLC (CAS) has teamed with Apogee to provide the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations Forces (ISR/SOF) Directorate with Enterprise Agile Strategist Support. Working closely with Senior Leadership, CAS will lead the implementation of innovative efforts, aimed at improving current programmatic […]
FONTANA, Calif., Nov. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “When I first enrolled my children in the school district, I had no idea that merely asking for help with their education would lead me to the courtroom,” says Maria Isabel Arias, a Candidate for San Bernardino County Board of Education, Area C. The litigious road of […]
FONTANA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — “When I first enrolled my children in the school district, I had no idea that merely asking for help with their education would lead me to the courtroom,” says Maria Isabel Arias, a Candidate for San Bernardino County Board of Education, Area C. The litigious road of special education is a […]
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com), is proud to have been selected by the Town of Lake Park’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to create a Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations Plan, which will further the goals outlined in the CRAs recently updated Master Plan. RMA […]
FAIRFAX STATION, Va., Oct. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bravo Communications Services, a joint venture between American Communications Solutions LLC (ACS) and By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), proudly announces its selection as one of ten (10) awardees of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secure, Performant, Reliable, and User-Centered Experiences (SPRUCE) Indefinite […]
