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Governor Abbott Signs Oilfield Theft Protection, Pro-Growth Legislation Into Law
TEXAS, June 5 - June 5, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law key legislation to protect Texas’ oil and gas industry and promote economic growth across West Texas, including Senate Bill 494, Senate Bill...

Prime Minister Carney convenes the Incident Response Group
CANADA, May 30 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, convened the Incident Response Group with ministers and senior officials to address the escalating 2025 wildfire situation affecting many parts of the country, particularly Western Canada....

President Cyril Ramaphosa: High level virtual meeting of 4th International Conference on Financing for Development
Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr Antonio Guterres, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Distinguished participants, The world is in a race against time. In five years from now, we must have achieved the Sustainable...

Orrstown Bank Promotes Zachary Khuri to Chief Revenue Officer and Joshua Hocker to Market President for the Central Pennsylvania Region
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orrstown Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: ORRF), is pleased to announce the promotion of Zachary Khuri to Chief Revenue Officer and Joshua Hocker to...

Correction: Saudi Arabia’s Quality of Life Program Showcased During President of the US Visit Amid National Transformation
Riyadh, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saudi Arabia — During a recent high-profile visit to the Kingdom, U.S. President was introduced to a new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s national narrative—one defined by social transformation, economic...

President Julius Maada Bio Bolsters Africa’s UN Reform Effort with Appointment of Leading Human Rights Lawyer
President Bio appoints French human rights lawyer Maître Jean Alex Buchinger to support Africa’s call for UN Security Council reform and representation. OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following his...

HIRE Coalition Launches National Awareness Campaign to Address Unfavorable ERC Provisions in Current Tax Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The HIRE Coalition, a national alliance of tax professionals and small business advocates, has launched a campaign to raise awareness around recent legislative provisions related...

Lyle D. Tick Appointed CEO and President of BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.
Company announces departure of CFO HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI) today announced that Lyle D. Tick, currently BJ’s President and Chief Concept Officer, has been appointed Chief...

Glenna Gonzalez Named a U.S. Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2025
CEO of JB Tyler Marketing & Consulting Highlights Entrepreneurs Through Signature Magazine For GEC 2025 JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Glenna Gonzalez, CEO of JB Tyler Marketing & Consulting, LLC, proudly...

Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - June 5, 2025
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly. On June 5, Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles: H.105, An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety...

Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - June 5, 2025
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly. On June 5, Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles: H.105, An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety...

UWM Foundation Names Laura Bray as New President
The UWM Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Laura Bray as its new President. A seasoned nonprofit leader with a deep-rooted commitment to Milwaukee and public higher education, Bray brings a dynamic blend of vision, philanthropic...

Harris Institute Founder Announces Twenty Scholarships to Celebrate the College's 35th Anniversary
Harris Institute Founder Announces Twenty Scholarships to Celebrate the College’s 35th Anniversary and His Transition to New Role TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- John Harris, the founder and president of Harris...

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Canadian Armed Forces Day
CANADA, June 1 - “For generations, the Canadian Armed Forces have answered the call to serve – upholding our sovereignty with unwavering resolve. On Canadian Armed Forces Day, we honour their sacrifice and service to our great nation. “In an...

Karl-Henry Francois Joins Eastern Bank As Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Relationship Manager
Eastern Bank is pleased to welcome Karl-Henry Francois as a Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Relationship Manager. Mr. Francois brings more than 20 years of banking experience, including 18 years of experience providing a comprehensive...

Albany International to Present at the Wells Fargo 2025 Industrials & Materials Conference
Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) President and Chief Executive Officer, Gunnar Kleveland, will speak at the Wells Fargo 2025 Industrials & Materials Conference on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:45 p.m. ET. Interested parties are invited to...

Armacell Announces New Vice President of AMERICAS Business
Armacell, a global leader in flexible foam for the equipment insulation market and a leading provider of engineered foams, today announced the appointment of John Ross Turner as Vice President AMERICAS. He is based at Chapel Hill, NC regional...

CE meets President of Guinea-Bissau to promote ties
MACAU, June 5 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today met in Macao with the President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Mr Umaro Sissoco Embaló, to exchange views on enhancing Macao’s role as a platform between China and Portuguese-speaking...

Naropa University Announces Paul Burkhardt as New President
Naropa University (Naropa), the birthplace of the modern mindfulness movement, announced today the selection of Dr. Paul Burkhardt as its new president following a comprehensive national search. Dr. Burkhardt brings decades of academic and...

Order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the establishment of the Organizing Committee for the 13th session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13)
AZERBAIJAN, June 5 - Guided by Article 109, paragraph 32 of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and with the aim of ensuring the organization and hosting of the 13th session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13), I hereby...