Public Policy & Government News

CLAYTON, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agellus Capital Completes Acquisition of Crux Consulting, Expanding its National Fire and Life Safety Acquisition Platform...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Everfox released the CYBER360 report, revealing over half of national security organizations rely on manual processes for sensitive data transfer....

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grant Thornton, one of America’s largest brands of professionals providing end-to-end audit, assurance, tax and advisory services, received a perfect 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRCF) 2026 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. This marks the ninth consecutive year Grant Thornton has earned top marks in this ranking. “...

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alder Bowman, www.alderbowman.com an executive search and consulting firm specializing in healthcare leadership, announced the appointment of Paula Autry as Market Executive Director, Healthcare Consulting Services. In her new role, Autry will advise boards, CEOs, and senior executives on operational, strategic, and leadership priorities as-well-as executive search and succession planning initiatives. This initiative expands Alder Bowman’s service offerings wh...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Association for Consumer Debt Relief (ACDR), the leading advocate for the debt relief industry nationwide, has announced Robert Swanger as its new Head of Public Affairs. Swanger brings extensive experience in public affairs, strategic communications, and digital advocacy. He most recently served as Senior Director of Digital Communications at Bully Pulpit International, where he led public affairs campaigns for Fortune 500 companies and prominent trade associat...

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Modveon, a company building a verified operating system for governments and citizens, today announced it has raised $10 million in funding to modernize how governments and citizens—and citizens with one another—communicate, coordinate, and transact. The funding was backed by Coinbase Ventures, Firebolt Ventures, Humla Ventures, Strategic Cyber Ventures along with other investors and angels. Modveon is led by CEO and Co-Founder Nana Murugesan, who has held exe...

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new trend is emerging in the national debate over robotaxis: escalating federal investigations, tough questions from members of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee and mounting data that challenges long-standing claims about the benefits of autonomous vehicles. “When multiple federal agencies, U.S. Senators and independent safety investigators are raising similar concerns at the same time, that’s not random, that’s a trend,” said Amy Witherite, traffic safety expert an...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smith Currie Oles LLP announced today that it has elevated four attorneys to partner: Caroline Brooks, Sean Farrell, Daniel Wolcott, and Nicole Wolfe. The promotions became effective on January 1, 2026. “We’re exceptionally proud to promote this class of partners, which personifies the broad geographic reach, subject matter diversity, and most importantly, the impressive level of talent that are hallmarks of Smith Currie Oles,” said Thomas Krider, the firm’s managing p...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--An overwhelming majority of Americans across political leanings say vaccines are essential for public health and want policies that ensure continued access and expert guidance, according to new bipartisan polling conducted by Echelon Insights and Impact Research. The poll examined more than 1,000 voters' views on vaccine access, guidance, and decision-making. Key Findings: 89% say vaccines are essential for public health — a view that transcends partisan divides wit...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CUPE 1328, representing more than 2,000 education workers at the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), is raising serious concerns following reports that school administrators have been advised that schools are no longer required to maintain a Child and Youth Worker (CYW) in every school. According to CUPE 1328, principals have been informed that youth work supports should be primarily assigned within special education programs, rather than operating in a sch...