Public Policy & Government News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cadre Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre” or “the Company”), a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of safety equipment and other related products for the law enforcement, first responder, military and nuclear markets, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, or $0.40 per share on an annualized basis, on the Company’s common stock. On an annualized basis, the newly declared cash di...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Metropolitan Water District of Southern California: WHAT: Metropolitan Water District is breaking ground on a project that will increase water reliability in communities in Los Angeles and Ventura counties that were required to severely curtail their water use during the record-breaking drought in 2020-2022. The Sepulveda Feeder Pump Stations project will push Colorado River water and stored supplies from Diamond Valley Lake – Southern California’s largest reservoi...

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HUXWRX Safety Co. today announced the launch of the FLOW 45 M, the lightest and most adaptable two-piece modular .45 caliber suppressor available on the market, debuting at SHOT Show 2026 in Booth No. 13454. Designed to deliver unmatched versatility across handguns, pistol-caliber carbines and rifles chambered in .45 and under, the FLOW 45 M combines HUXWRX Flow-Through Technology with a two-piece modular design and ultra-lightweight titanium construction. The result...

HARRISBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Retail Energy Supply Association (RESA) today released new findings from a Maryland statewide poll conducted by Gonzales Research & Media Services that show voters are increasingly focused on rising energy costs and strongly support policies that preserve retail energy competition and consumer choice in the market. The poll, conducted among 808 registered Maryland voters between December 21, 2025, and January 6, 2026, finds Maryland voters express overw...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Healthcare advocates from across Florida will emerge on the state capitol to speak out against drastic cuts to Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), recently announced by the Florida Department of Health (FDOH), that will eliminate access to life-saving medication and healthcare needed by thousands living with HIV/AIDS. Beginning March 1, 2026, Florida ADAP will reduce the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) income eligibility threshold for uninsured clients...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avnos, the global leader developing novel Hybrid Direct Air Capture (HDAC™) systems that capture CO2 while producing clean water, today issued its 2026 market outlook, highlighting accelerating demand from data centers, industrial hubs, fuel producers, and other sectors. Despite recent industry headwinds, the outlook builds on a landmark 2025 defined by technical and commercial progress, as the market shifts toward carbon-removal solutions with proven performance a...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Progress Residential, a leading provider of professional property management services for single-family rental homes, has been recognized as a 2026 Military Friendly® Employer and Military Spouse Friendly Employer, earning a Top 10 ranking in both categories for the fifth consecutive year. The Military Friendly® designations recognize organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting veterans and military spouses through recruiting, hiring and...

DENTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--M1 Support Services (M1) announced today it was awarded a contract by the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for Aviation Logistical Services – Pilots and Mechanics. The value of this contract is $699,287,973 if all options are exercised over a five-year period beginning April 15, 2026. “We are honored to have CAL FIRE place their trust in M1 to support this critical, no fail mission,” said George Krivo, Chairman and CEO of M1 Supp...

LAKE MARY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CentralSquare Technologies, the leading provider of public sector software in North America, today announced it has exceeded its Cloud 1000 initiative, reaching 1,065 cloud deployments across its Public Administration (PA) and Public Safety & Justice (PSJ) portfolios. Deployments from agencies including Fairfax County Police, Virginia, Murrieta, California Police Department, and Fairbanks, Alaska Emergency Communications Center, reflect nationwide momentum...

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Excella, a transformative technology firm that helps organizations unlock new possibilities, today announced that tech executive Luanne Pavco is joining the company’s Board. As a senior executive at multiple industry-leading companies selling into the federal government, Pavco has led sustained growth of companies and teams at every stage from start-up to midsize to large enterprise. “We are thrilled to be able to tap into Luanne’s business experience and techno...