Author: Ethan Johnson

atom powerCHARLOTTE, N.C., April 1, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — atom powera pioneer in solid-state circuit breaker solutions for electric vehicle (EV) charging, today announced that its Atom cloud software solution has achieved the following goals: Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) Only the third EV charging company has received this approval. FedRAMP certification is the gold standard for cloud computing products and services used by U.S. government agencies. This gives federal partners the assurance that EV charging stations are fully vetted and certified, allowing them to provide reliable charging options as they work towards fleet transition. . Achieving zero-emission…

In case you missed it, U.S. Congressman Dr. Henry Cuellar said: Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee (TX-28) voted in favor of passing the FY24 government funding bill, which would prevent a costly government shutdown. In the FY24 government funding bill, Dr. Cuellar championed provisions to help ensure local South Texas law enforcement agencies have the resources to properly do their jobs. “I am pleased to vote for a government funding bill that prioritizes and supports law enforcement officers across the country.” said Dr. Cuellar, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee. “I have two brothers who currently work…

Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in central Jerusalem on Sunday in the largest anti-government protest since the war. the country went to war During October. Demonstrators called on the government to reach a cease-fire agreement to release dozens of hostages held by Hamas militants in Gaza and to hold early elections.Outside the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, some people called for its removal. Prime Minister Benjamin NetanyahuCBS News correspondent Holly Williams said many people want the government to do more to bring the remaining hostages home. Protester Karen Searle told Williams: “This government is doing terrible things in Gaza, not…

Washington, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bloomberg Government today released its annual comprehensive analysis of top lobbying companies. Federal lobbying activity reached its peak in 2023, marking an all-time high, according to the report. 4 billion dollars For the second year in a row. Profits rose 3.1% year-on-year, roughly in line with inflation, amid chaos in Congress that prevented consideration of many bills and led to two surprise changes in the House speaker. Bloomberg Government analyzed Lobbying Disclosure Act reports from all companies registered with the House and Senate in 2023. The report focuses on 381 companies that reported. $…

While there’s considerable chatter, Congress seems unlikely to enact legislation regulating artificial intelligence (AI) this election year. The wait can be worth it, though. Artificial intelligence integrated inside Central Processors Unit or CPU chip, 3d rendering futuristic digital data technology concept backgroundgetty There have been numerous congressional hearings since Joe Biden’s October 2023 executive order on “Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence” and its more than 150 requirements. Expect more deliberations in the wake of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) brand-new March 28, 2024, 34-page guidance memorandum dubbed “Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management…

Wilmington Housing Authority (Port City Daily/Amy Passaretti) Southeastern North Carolina — Every Monday, Port City Daily highlights upcoming government meetings in the tri-county region. If there are any items of public interest, include them under the listed meetings as well. Monday, April 1st brunswick county commission Meet at 30th Government Center Dr. at 3pm. Commissioners will hear a presentation by Sheriff Brian Chism about the Law Enforcement Memorial Project. Please see the agenda here. The meeting can be live streamed here. wilmington city council The agenda will be considered at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, 102 N Third St. The…

ISTANBUL (AP) – Turkey on Monday came to terms with an unexpected victory for the opposition in local elections, outscoring President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party and adding to the number of municipalities it gained five years ago. It was.The main opposition party, the center-left Republican People's Party (CHP), retained Istanbul and the capital Ankara by wide margins, but added victories in conservative provinces such as Adiyaman in the south.The party won 35 of Turkey's 81 provinces, including the country's five most populous cities, while Erdogan's Islamic-oriented Justice and Development Party (AKP) won 24.Importantly, the CHP received 37.7% of the…

Kansas lawmakers are seeking to expand Attorney General Kris Kobach's powers amid a staff shortage.The agency will need several more employees to handle everything from increased criminal prosecutorial powers and additional civil enforcement powers to the power to suspend regulations on some companies.”We continue to see real growth in government, and almost all of the growth in government is coming from the attorney general's office,” said Sen. Ethan Cawthorn, D-Prairie Village. “Nearly every bill that comes out of that office involves requests for increased authority, more funding, and more (full-time equivalent employees).”Mr. Colson unsuccessfully tried to amend the bill to…

Members of the “Comrades in Arms” reservist protest group wave Israeli flags during a demonstration in Mea Shearim, an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem, Sunday, March 31, 2024, demanding equality in Israeli military service. Ohad Zwigenberg/AP hide caption toggle caption Ohad Zwigenberg/AP Members of the “Comrades in Arms” reservist protest group wave Israeli flags during a demonstration in Mea Shearim, an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem, Sunday, March 31, 2024, demanding equality in Israeli military service. Ohad Zwigenberg/AP JERUSALEM — Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in central Jerusalem on Sunday in the largest anti-government protest since the start of the war…

miller hudson For the first time in years, I find myself frequently attending legislative committee hearings at the Colorado State Capitol. A lot has changed recently. Some things have changed for the better, while others may seem like not much has changed. Minority members, now Republicans, are reportedly unhappy with how the Democratic committee chairs are managing testimony. Historically, the chair has asked bill sponsors if there are any specific witnesses they would like to have testify first. Admittedly, this favors the proponents, but let's be honest: Members of Congress themselves are often the ones who have the toughest grip…