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Government News, including Ballot Initiatives, Local and State Policy and Related

San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board Helps Fund California Steel's Craft Development Program

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has been an instrumental partner in helping local manufacturers such as California Steel Industries, Inc. (CSI) successfully graduate 34 electricians and 17 mechanics from its craft development program.

Kosmont Management Report states City of Montebello is on an Improved Path

MONTEBELLO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- The City of Montebello announces an improved path. As Americans, we are all in this together. Our country has gone through the worst recession since the tumultuous years of the Great Depression. Thousands of cities across the nation are in financial turmoil. Economic analysis shows continued stagnation over these next few years, making it more difficult for communities to propel themselves forward. We ask ourselves, 'How do we put the past behind us and build for our future?'

Krysztoforski for Congress gains Allegany County Conservative Caucus endorsement

FREDERICK, Md. /eNewsChannels/ -- During their monthly meeting on October 16, the Allegany County Conservative Caucus reaffirmed their vote to unanimously endorse Joseph Krysztoforski, Republican candidate for the US House of Representatives for Maryland's 6th Congressional District, over long term Republican incumbent Roscoe Bartlett.

Idaho Dairymen's Association applauds Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID) for taking a strong stand on behalf of the dairy industry

TWIN FALLS, Idaho /eNewsChannels/ -- The Idaho Dairymen's Association (IDA) applauded Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID) for taking a strong stand on behalf of the dairy industry as lead Republican proponent of the Dairy Security Act of 2011. Last Friday, the new dairy bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by House Agriculture Committee's Ranking Member Collin Peterson (D-MN).

San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board seeks 100 veterans to participate in free job training programs

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board seeks 100 veterans to participate in free job training programs. These training programs will teach the skills needed for green jobs available with local employers. Green industries include solar panel maintenance and installation, sustainable and recycled products manufacturing, transportation and logistics using alternative fuels.

California's Matrix Website Brings Job Seekers and Employers Together

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- San Bernardino County has created a central online tool that brings together job seekers, employers and training programs that support the fastest-growing industries in the region. The site was launched by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board in partnership with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and Alliance for Education.

Mike McDermott, CEO of Bash Foo, to Run for Seat on Tipp City Ohio Government

TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- 'I've dedicated a good portion of my life to making things better for this community, by bringing people together to solve problems,' said McDermott. 'As your City Councilman, I will bring my passion for growing Tipp businesses, my commitment to our schools, along with some badly needed solutions-oriented approaches to our challenges.'

LegalizeFerrets.org says Fish and Game Dept. Treats California Ferret Enthusiasts as Pests, Not Citizens

LA MESA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- According to LegalizeFerrets.org, the Department of Fish and Game has put impossible restrictions on the ferret legalization process. 'We're going by the book - but they're ripping pages out from under us. Would California tolerate that behavior from any other Department?' says Pat Wright, of LegalizeFerrets.

City of Scranton, Pa., selects Millennium Administrators, Inc. to Provide Benefit Administration for Active Fire and Police

SCHWENKSVILLE, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ -- Millennium Administrators, Inc., a benefits administrator, has signed a contract with the City of Scranton to provide benefit administration services for over 500 city employees. Millennium is providing administrative oversight for the city benefit program, including cost containment initiatives, claim audits and administrative services

Secretary Clinton to Deliver Remarks at Event Celebrating LGBT Pride Month on June 27

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver remarks on “The Human Rights of LGBT People and U.S. Foreign Policy”...

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