SURFSIDE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Charles W. Burkett, four-term Mayor of Surfside and lifelong Floridian, today announced his candidacy for Governor of Florida in the 2026 election as a No Party Affiliation candidate.
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News: Kappler’s 50th anniversary on April 1 is no joking matter | CitizenWire
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. /CitizenWire/ — Protective apparel manufacturer Kappler®, Inc. marks its 50th anniversary on April 1, with a twist of corporate irony around the company’s April Fools’ founding date in 1976. As millions of emergency responders and safety professionals can attest, Kappler’s innovative chemical suits are no joking matter.
News: The Mortgage Collaborative to send advocacy committee to Washington for policy meetings | CitizenWire
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, will send its Advocacy Committee to Washington, D.C. on April 16 to meet with federal policymakers and housing agencies to discuss mortgage lending, regulatory reform and housing affordability.
News: Former DOE NEPA Chief and Save LBI Advocacy President Warns SPEED Act Would ‘Eviscerate’ Environmental Protections and Violate the Constitution | CitizenWire
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Bob Stern, Ph.D., President of Save Long Beach Island (LBI) Advocacy and former manager of the Office of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Affairs for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), today issued a sharp warning regarding the Senate’s consideration of the Standardized Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) […]
News: Fahe Launches Multi-State Housing Can’t Wait Campaign to Confront the Economic and Workforce Impact of Housing Shortages | CitizenWire
BEREA, Ky. /CitizenWire/ — Fahe today announced the expansion of its Housing Can’t Wait® initiative through a coordinated, multi-state advocacy campaign designed to elevate housing as a central economic and workforce priority across Appalachia. Across Appalachia, housing shortages are not accidental.
News: Real-World Police Experience Drives 4,000+ Elite Protection and Security Dog Placements Worldwide | CitizenWire
ARGYLE, Texas, /CitizenWire/ — Scott’s K9 has reached a significant milestone with over 4,000 dogs trained and placed globally. These protection dogs for sale range from police and government contract placements to private protection dogs. This is an achievement founder, Steve Scott, attributes to a differentiator most protection dog companies lack: authentic police K9 experience […]
News: CUSP Risk & Audit Analytics Helps States Spot Risks Faster, Audit Smarter, and Elevate Program Integrity in Early Childhood | CitizenWire
SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Third Sector Intelligence (3Si) today highlighted its Child Universal Success Platform (CUSP) Risk & Audit Analytics solution, a purpose-built tool that helps state agencies spot risks faster, audit smarter, and strengthen program integrity and provider support across publicly funded early childhood programs. Released in 2024, the solution has become increasingly relevant […]
News: Pocatello Children’s Clinic Warns of Primary Care Pending Tragedy – Proposes Emergency Amendment to 2025 Idaho House Bill 345 | CitizenWire
POCATELLO, Idaho /CitizenWire/ — The Pocatello Children’s Clinic is sounding the alarm regarding a pending statewide primary care crisis created by 2025 Idaho House Bill 345, and proposing an emergency amendment to avert tragedy. Idaho recently passed legislation to transition Medicaid to Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) by 2029.
News: RMA Joins RVi to Update West Tampa CRA Redevelopment Plan | CitizenWire
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — RMA (rma.us.com), a leading economic development firm, is proud to be part of the project team helmed by RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture (RVi) to update the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Redevelopment Plan. The plan update will focus on a redevelopment roadmap for the next 10 years and […]
News: RMA Hired by the City of Coconut Creek to Create Redevelopment Plan | CitizenWire
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — RMA, a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the City of Coconut Creek to create a redevelopment plan for the City. The award-winning firm will establish a set of redevelopment strategies, evaluate city-owned vacant land, identify underused private properties ripe for redevelopment, and conduct a long-term […]
News: Cole Engineering (CESI) Awarded Hybrid Force-on-Force Small Arms Training System | CitizenWire
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.
News: AboutFace-USA: Honoring Service, Growing Impact, and Looking Ahead | CitizenWire
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.
News: California’s Ferret Ban: Inherited in 1933 – Never Determined | CitizenWire
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.
News: Top Keynote Speaker Dr. Velma Trayham to Headline 20th Annual Arizona National Nonpartisan Brunch at Congressional Black Caucus | CitizenWire
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 […]
News: By Light Enterprise Achieves Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 | CitizenWire
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 […]
News: Former Governor Ricardo Rosselló and Author Aaron Bare Urge America to ‘Flip the Incentives’ Driving Political Violence | CitizenWire
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 […]
News: Emily Jones Announces Candidacy for Alabama State Board of Education, District 8 | CitizenWire
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 […]
News: Black Chamber of Arizona Announces 27th Anniversary Gala Presented by ASU & APS | CitizenWire
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.
News: City of Dania Beach Selects RMA to Prepare CRA Operational Analysis | CitizenWire
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 […]
News: Nate Ward Graduates Class 2 Wastewater Apprenticeship Program through Idaho Rural Water Association | CitizenWire
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.
News: By Light Achieves CMMC-Level 2 Certification | CitizenWire
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).
News: City of Lakeland Selects RMA to Revitalize Midtown CRA with Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan Update | CitizenWire
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 […]
News: Black Chamber of Arizona Kicks Off Third Impact AZ 2025 Cohort With $100K in Scholarships | CitizenWire
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.
News: Cole Engineering Awarded $62M U.S. Army Production Contract for Next-Generation Stinger Training System | CitizenWire
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.
News: Adax MAVCP (Multipath Aerial Vehicle Control Protocol) elevates drone survival and mission success to unprecedented levels | CitizenWire
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 […]
News: Deemed Wild and Dangerous – But Fish & Game Can’t Produce a Single Document or Respond to Our Records Request | CitizenWire
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, […]
News: MAGLITE Deepens its Support of the National Police Dog Foundation | CitizenWire
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 […]
News: California Supreme Court Delivers Landmark Victory for Bicyclists in Whitehead v. City of Oakland | CitizenWire
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 […]
News: Honoring Monroe’s Birthday: New Study Highlights His Drafting of America’s First Organic Territorial Law | CitizenWire
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.
News: City of Castleford wins Best Tasting Water in Idaho Award | CitizenWire
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 […]
News: IRWA recognizes USDA Rural Development with 2025 Friend of Idaho Rural Water Award | CitizenWire
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 […]
News: Save LBI Petitions Federal Agencies to Create a Safe Migration Corridor from Georgia to Maine to Save the North Atlantic Right Whale from Extinction | CitizenWire
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 […]
News: Approximately $150 Million Available for Wildlife Habitat Projects | CitizenWire
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.
News: California Ferret Advocates Push Forward – Support Needed for Petition 2025-003! | CitizenWire
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.
News: Avenu Revolutionizes Public Records Management with Cloud-Based SaaS Innovation | CitizenWire
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 […]
News: U.S. Department of Justice Closes Investigation of Cole Engineering Services | CitizenWire
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 […]
News: U.S. Department of Justice Closes Investigation of By Light Subsidiary Cole Engineering Services | CitizenWire
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.
News: The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress Launches Project Commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary | CitizenWire
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 […]
News: Celebrate Black History Month at Soul Fest in Oakland Park! | CitizenWire
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, […]
News: City of Oakland Park Hosts Annual MLK Celebration | CitizenWire
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.