State & Local News

COLUMBIA, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GovHost, a leading provider of public safety software solutions, today announced its acquisition of True North Software LLC, an Illinois-based company known for its cloud-native Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System(RMS) software tailored to small and mid-sized law enforcement agencies. This strategic acquisition strengthens GovHost’s commitment to delivering intuitive, mission-critical technology to public safety agencies. True North’s dee...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amida Technology Solutions, Inc, (Amida) a software services company that solves the most complex challenges in data interoperability, data exchange, data governance, and data security, today announced that it has been selected by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to support their modernization efforts in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and business process re-engineering. NCDHHS has competitively selected a pre-qualified...

BERWYN HEIGHTS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Instances of vehicles running through stop signs in school zones have dropped nearly 70% across five Prince George's County communities using Obvio’s AI-powered traffic enforcement cameras, according to new data released today. The program, which combines extensive community education, technology, and automated ticketing for severe violations, has proven to be one of the most effective approaches to quickly altering driver behavior and improving children’s...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--S2G Investments (“S2G”), a multi-stage investment firm focused on scaling solutions across food & agriculture, energy, and oceans, today announced the appointment of Grant Leslie as Operating Partner, Government & Policy. In this role, Leslie will help portfolio companies navigate complex regulatory environments and foster collaboration between the private sector and government stakeholders. Leslie joins S2G after nearly 15 years at FGS Global, where she most r...

TALLINN, Estonia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nortal, a global digital transformation company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Accela Middle East division....

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the shadow of the Hollywood Bowl, hotel workers at the Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Hollywood started a picket line at 6 AM local time today. The 160-room hotel, owned by RLJ Lodging Trust and operated by Aimbridge Hospitality, expected high occupancy this weekend for one of the last Hollywood Bowl concerts of the year. In Philadelphia, workers at the Wyndham Historic District hotel—also owned by RLJ Lodging Trust and operated by Aimbridge—walked off the job earli...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nearly half of Americans (45%) say they’re less likely to make a major purchase like a home or car due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, according to a new Redfin survey. That share has doubled over the past month, rising from 21% in early October to 45% in early November—as detailed in a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. The biggest jump came among those who say they’re much less likely to make a major purchase, rising from...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low- and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, announced today that it is making extra resources available to individuals and families financially impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown. In collaboration with local and national partners, Operation HOPE’s “Hope Is On The Way” government shutdown relief services are provided at no cost and include: Financial counseling Credit a...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PlayLA Winter 2026 sports registration now open! Affordable leagues & clinics for ages 3–17. Sign up at LAParks.org or on the LA Parks app....

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CMMI's sweeping policy change to implement most favored nation drug price controls is the wrong approach....