News by subject: STP

As traffic deaths in the United States reach levels not seen in two decades, more than 1,600 national, state, and local traffic safety professionals will gather in Seattle starting this weekend for the annual Lifesavers Conference on Highway Safety...

Code Fellows is a premier technical skills training academy based in Seattle, WA, delivering high-quality live instruction both online and in-person to people from all backgrounds. Their instructional team has been crafting technical curriculum since...

The top ten percent of California drivers in terms of gasoline consumption ("Gasoline Superusers") burn 28% of the state's gasoline, and use on average 3.5 times as much gasoline as other drivers, per a new report by the nonprofit Coltura. The...

The National Police Association (NPA) has submitted written testimony to the Alaska State Legislature in support of Senate Bill 103: "An Act relating to peer support counseling programs for law enforcement agencies, emergency service providers, and...

Today Consumer Watchdog released a report spotlighting the profiling flaws of algorithms and submitted a letter this week to the state privacy agency outlining how new state regulations can be drawn to stop them....

Healthy habits such as exercising regularly, limiting alcohol intake, and maintaining a healthy weight are linked to a lower risk of breast cancer and other health conditions. Other healthy habits are good for your overall health. Research has shown...

In the wake of a severe illness season, Kinsa, an insights solutions business that uses data to predict, prepare for and prevent the spread of illness, today announced the County of San Mateo, California as a new customer of Kinsa's illness insights....

Network Assured shared the results of a recent data study that looked at which U.S. states saw the most reports of identity theft per capita in the last 5 years. The study looked at ID theft reports and losses incurred as well as data breaches, to...

Legislation backed by Governor Newsom to create a new state watchdog with power to prevent price gouging at the gas pump cleared the California Assembly by a vote of 52 to 19 and is now awaiting the Governor's signature....

A landmark measure to rein in skyrocketing California gasoline prices has cleared the California Senate by a vote of 30 to 8.  "This...

Over 40 tons of waste is staying out of landfills thanks to a green initiative launched at the 22nd annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival® and led by students and their professor at Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality &...

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) are proud to announce the creation of a new center that will feature an interactive data dashboard to visualize, monitor, and...

The UL enterprise ? UL Research Institutes, UL Standards & Engagement and UL Solutions ? applauds New York City Mayor Eric Adams' action to sign Initiative 663-A into law....

The lowest mortgage rates in five months helped boost California home sales to reach...

Yesterday Representative Daniel Meuser (PA-09) introduced the USA Batteries Act, legislation that would eliminate taxes on lead oxide, antimony and sulfuric acid. The bill would repeal the chemical tax implemented as part of the Infrastructure...

DCS Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Lori Marracino as Vice President of Proposal Development and Strategic Communications. Since joining DCS in 2010, Lori has played an essential role in all stages of the company's proposal...

Vote Run Lead, the nonprofit that trains women to run for political office and win, is celebrating Women's History Month by launching VRLHQ.org - a new interactive web-based tool with more than 100+ resources to empower women to run for office ? and...

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today issued the following statement in response to the "More Homes on the Market Act," reintroduced today by House Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA). The bipartisan bill...

Today Mayday.Health, a 501(c)(3) education nonprofit whose mission is to share information about how to access safe abortion pills regardless of location, launched a national campaign to educate pregnant people everywhere that they can still access...

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today issued the following statement in response to the Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) announcement to reduce the annual mortgage insurance premium on Federal Housing Administration (FHA)...

California home sales edged up in January for the second straight month, as interest rates...

It takes a village to ensure children from all walks of life are thriving and successful. Gas South, a leading provider of natural gas in the Southeast, believes in doing its part for the communities it serves. The company is proud to announce they...

Seventeen percent of California households could afford to purchase the $790,020 median-priced home in the fourth quarter of 2022, down from 18 percent in third-quarter 2022 and down from 25 percent in fourth-quarter 2021.A minimum annual income of...

Our nation's youth are challenging traditional views, offering new perspectives, and holding our leaders accountable. Young people are more informed today than at any time in history and deserve representation at all levels of government. Yet, their...

Richie Greenberg, San Francisco community activist today slammed the latest Reparations Plan submitted by a special committee for consideration by the mayor and Board of Supervisors (City Council). Hearings on the controversial plan begin this week....

Next Generation Advanced (NGA), a global leader in NG911 digital emergency communications services and source for complete, adaptable, and reliable solutions announced today that they were awarded the $37M contract to provide the 9-8-8 call-handling...

Charter Next Generation is North America's leading independent producer of innovative film solutions, and one of Douglas County's most prominent employers. Known for its steadfast commitment to innovation, sustainability, and high-performance...

Whether you're a lawmaker, a business owner or leader, or an everyday voter, one thing is clear: California has become a dramatic case study of putting bad politics over good policy....

A short respite in rising interest rates helped edge up California home sales...

The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) is thrilled to announce that Congress included language in the final FY 2023 Omnibus spending bill that doubles dedicated federal funding for research to reduce patient harm from diagnostic error....

The Independence Fund strongly endorses the VA Caregiver Continuity Act that protects Legacy Veterans and Caregivers in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) from being discharged or having their support reduced...

Housing demand in California continued to fall as rising interest rates further dampened...

As we head into the holiday season and turn the corner into 2023, Americans are feeling pessimistic about the political divide and social media's potential to threaten the nation's democracy. The majority also expect political discussions to be...

Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters President and Eastern Region Vice President Bill Hamilton has been appointed to the Transition Advisory Committee for Economic Development, which will assist the incoming administration of Governor-elect Josh...

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today issued the following statement in response to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) announcement to increase the 2023 conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie...

Capitol Integration, based in Bradenton, Florida has been named as one the fastest-growing companies owned or led by Florida State University alumni. They will be honored during the 6th annual Seminole 100 Celebration on Saturday, February 25, 2023....

California's housing market continued shifting in October as the monthly average 30-year...

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) recently awarded global consulting and digital services provider ICF two new contracts totaling $34 million to provide research, advisory and other services to support...

The Connell Rail Interchange Coalition is indicating that nearly 40 letters have been sent from various Counties, Ports, Cities, EDC's, companies, railroads and other entities to Governor Jay Inslee, the Office of Financial Management and to various...

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) has installed its 2023 Leadership Team. Leading the team is C.A.R. President Jennifer Branchini, a full-time Bay Area REALTOR® since 1998. Serving with Branchini are President-elect Melanie Barker,...

The Early Care and Education Consortium (ECEC) welcomes Elsa Jacobsen and Kathlyn McHenry to its team as directors of state policy and government relations. Together they will help oversee ECEC's government relations operations in over a dozen...

The following is a statement from Lynne Ryan, Lawrence County Republican Committee Chairwoman: Lawrence County is composed of hardworking Pennsylvanians who are currently struggling. We're struggling to make ends meet. Struggling to attain a better...

A new analysis by Solutionary Rail indicates substantial rail capacity is available in southeast Washington State to quickly replace barging on the Lower Snake River. Solutionary Rail (SR) assessed the historic, current, and potential future of rail...

Following a brief sales bounce back in August, rapidly rising mortgage rates slowed...

The tech economy can ? and should ? be available to anyone, especially in rural America. Increasingly, rural communities are...

On Wednesday, Oct. 12, Gov. Sisolak announced a historic increase in home care funding and a $15 minimum wage for caregivers in his state budget. The funding and wage increases, which workers have been...

Many college graduates are looking forward to President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, expected to go live this week. This forgiveness is intended to lessen the burden of their financial debt. But while the wait may be agonizing for some...

American Electric Power , on behalf of its subsidiary Public Service Company of Oklahoma, today issued a request for proposal (RFP) for firm physical natural gas storage service. Proposals for natural gas storage service are sought for a two-year...

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®' (C.A.R.) Center for California Real Estate (CCRE) is partnering with the University of California Center Sacramento to sponsor two upcoming events aimed at exploring solutions to critical issues in California...

Starting Oct. 12, Margaritaville at Sea is increasing availability for its industry-first "Heroes Sail Free" program, in partnership with GovX, by offering a free cruise on any sailing to Heroes sailing with a paying a guest. The change ensures all...