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Tuesday's Children Rebrands to Tuesday's Promise After 25 Years of Standing with 9/11 Families

National charity honors nearly 25 years of service and foundation as a 9/11 response organization while committing to support 9/11 and military families of the fallen for a lifetime. - June 30, 2026 - Tuesday's Promise

Acquisition Systems Associates, Inc. Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification

Acquisition Systems Associates (ASA) has successfully achieved CMMC Level 2 Certification following an independent assessment by an authorized C3PAO. This certification validates ASA's ability to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI), reinforcing their commitment to cybersecurity excellence. - June 30, 2026 - Acquisition Systems Associates

Adams Memorial Foundation Announces Inaugural Leadership Award Recipients

AMF announces its inaugural Leadership Award, honoring Reps. Morgan Griffith, Bill Keating, Stephen Lynch, John Moolenaar, and posthumously Gerald Connolly. Awardees receive a bronze sculpture by Kevin Christman. Recipients will be recognized at the July 1, 2026 Celebrating America event in Washington, D.C., ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. The award honors leadership reflecting Adams family values: faith, moral courage, civic responsibility, and service to nation and community. - June 29, 2026 - The Adams Memorial Foundation

The Adams Memorial – 2026 Winners of the Adams Public Service Awards

The Adams Memorial Foundation announces the 2026 Adams Public Service Award winners. Kaitlyn Lee of the Potomac School in McLean, Virginia, will attend Harvard College and earns first place. James (Jimmy) Andrew Song of South County High School in Lorton, Virginia, will attend King's College London and earns second place. The award honors graduating seniors who exemplify the civic leadership and public service legacy of the Adams family, from John and Abigail Adams to their descendants. - June 27, 2026 - The Adams Memorial Foundation

Dr James Edward Hill Jr PhD Announces the Release of "WORK ETHIC: The National Security Agency's Secret to Success"

New Book Offers an Insider's Guide on Maintaining Personal Integrity and Resilience While Navigating the Intense Demands of Military and Cryptologic Careers. Dr James Edward Hill Jr PhD today officially announced the release of his highly anticipated new eBook, "WORK ETHIC: The National... - June 22, 2026 - Dr. James Edward Hill Jr. PhD

Niccole Pazos is Running for Sunrise Commission Seat D — A Proven Voice for Our Community

Longtime Sunrise resident, small business owner, and community advocate Niccole Pazos has announced her candidacy for City of Sunrise Commissioner Seat D, pointing to a decades-long record of service in public safety, accessibility, and neighborhood advocacy. Pazos, a mother of three and Sunrise... - June 18, 2026 - Niccole Pazos

David Sola Launches Campaign to Run for Temecula Valley School Board in Area 4

Election season is in full bloom and there are two seats up for grabs on the TVUSD School Board. In area 4, David Sola has officially launched his campaign to run against current board member and president, Joseph Komrosky. David Sola, a local parent and the Director of Growth Enablement at... - June 13, 2026 - David Sola 4 TVUSD

JCSD Earns National Recognition as a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace

Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) has been nationally recognized as a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace award winner, earning one of the most prestigious workplace honors in the nation. Over 40,000 organizations were nominated and invited to participate this year. This recognition highlights... - June 12, 2026 - Jurupa Community Services District

Patrick Henry College Earns ACTA A+ While Continuing National Leadership in Forensics

Patrick Henry College (PHC) earned an A+ rating from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni’s (ACTA) What Will They Learn? project. This places PHC among fewer than one percent of colleges and universities nationwide to receive the organization’s highest distinction. The recognition comes alongside another strong year for PHC’s nationally-recognized forensics programs. Together, these results affirm PHC’s rigorous curriculum and the consistent achievement of its students. - June 12, 2026 - Patrick Henry College

Announcing Defense Strategies Institute’s 3rd Annual C-UAS & Integrated Protection Summit

UAS Community to convene on September 1-2, in Huntsville, AL - June 10, 2026 - Defense Strategies Institute

Announcing The 5th Annual Hypersonic Innovation Conference

The hypersonic and missile defense community will convene on October 20-21, in Huntsville, AL. - June 10, 2026 - Defense Strategies Institute

Global Affairs Lab: Canada's Urgent Submarine Needs Favor Proven South Korean Platform, Signaling a Growth Catalyst for Korea's Shipbuilding Industry

According to Global Affairs Lab, South Korea's KSS-III submarine is the most practical and low-risk replacement for Canada's aging fleet. Hanwha Ocean's proposal could strengthen Canada's undersea defense while deepening strategic ties between the two countries. - June 03, 2026 - Global Affairs Lab

Keep Texas Beautiful Announces 2026 Governor’s Community Achievement Award Winners

Ten Texas communities recognized for outstanding leadership in beautification, litter prevention, and community engagement. This year's winners are: Eden, San Saba, Argyle, Lago Vista, Ennis, Duncanville, Friendswood, Longview, and Brownsville. - May 29, 2026 - Keep Texas Beautiful

Karen Poznanski Announces Run for TVUSD School Board, Promising Stability and Lawful Governance

Longtime educator and community advocate Karen Poznanski has announced her candidacy for the Temecula Valley Unified School District Board of Education, Trustee Area 3. A public school teacher and doctoral student in education policy, Poznanski says her campaign will focus on restoring professionalism, lawful governance, transparency, and student-centered leadership while moving the district away from political conflict and toward stability and trust. - May 28, 2026 - Karen Poznanski for TVUSD

Invisible Contamination: Cocaine, Chemical Inputs and Colombia’s Drinking Water

A new SFS report finds traces of cocaine and chemicals associated with its production in Colombian drinking water even after treatment, raising concerns over diffuse contamination, chronic exposure, food security and transnational chemical supply chains. - May 24, 2026 - Center for a Secure Free Society

CybrHawk Expands AI-Driven Identity Security and ITDR Capabilities Across Enterprise and Government Environments

CybrHawk announced the expansion of its AI-driven Identity Security and ITDR capabilities across enterprise and government environments. The platform delivers unified visibility, monitoring, and threat detection across identity ecosystems including Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, CyberArk, SailPoint, and Google Workspace. New capabilities include AI-powered ITDR, privileged access monitoring, SaaS identity security, token abuse detection, and identity-centric SOC operations. - May 21, 2026 - CybrHawk

O∆K Names Elizabeth Kameen 2026 National Leader of the Year for Communications

Elizabeth Kameen of Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania, Awarded 2026 Omicron Delta Kappa National Leader of the Year for Communications - May 20, 2026 - Omicron Delta Kappa

Study: Concrete Local Work Moderates Partisanship Among Rural Residents

In a time of widespread partisan animosity across much of the United States, a just-released study of the Community Works initiative demonstrates that sustained, concrete, non-political work in rural communities reduces the intensity of partisan polarization when compared with similar... - May 17, 2026 - Rural Urban Bridge Initiative

Save the Date: 11th National Insider Risk Symposium

The Only Whole of Community Insider Risk Event to convene September 15-16, 2026 in Washington, DC. - May 14, 2026 - Defense Strategies Institute

New York Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova Secures Rare Gubernatorial Pardon for Immigration Client

Immigration attorney Alena Shautsova successfully secured a rare and extraordinary gubernatorial pardon for her client as part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent clemency initiative, in which only 19 individuals statewide received pardons. The pardon grants critical relief from the... - May 13, 2026 - Law Office of Alena Shautsova

Speakers and Agenda Now Available: Maritime Security Summit

Maritime Security Summit agenda is packed with high-impact plenaries, panel discussions, fireside chats, and dedicated networking time. Attendees will walk away with timely insight into critical topics in maritime security such as short- and long-range vessel detection and monitoring capabilities,... - May 13, 2026 - Defense Strategies Institute

AmpleHarvest.org Launches Free Toolkit to Help Local Officials Expand Fresh Food Access Using What Communities Already Grow

Across the United States, an estimated 62 million home and community gardeners grow more fruits and vegetables than they can use, while at the same time thousands of food pantries struggle to provide fresh produce to the families they serve. A new free toolkit from AmpleHarvest.org aims to help... - May 12, 2026 - AmpleHarvest.org

Speakers Announced: Data Centers & National Security Summit

Preview Topics, Speakers, and Discussions that will Take Place at the Data Centers & National Security Summit, June 24-25, in National Harbor, MD - May 07, 2026 - Defense Strategies Institute

Nonprofit Launches Free Toolkit to Boost Fresh Food Donations Across All 50 States

AmpleHarvest.org has launched a free toolkit for local, county and state officials to help connect gardeners who grow surplus produce with food pantries that need it. The toolkit, available at no cost to governments, is designed for mayors, county executives, public health departments and state... - May 05, 2026 - AmpleHarvest.org

American Safety Was Falling Behind Science. One Coalition Just Fixed That.

Federal Drug Testing is About to Change Forever – and it Started with One Coalition’s Fight for Public Safety - May 05, 2026 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association

Clubhouse International and Fountain House Announce 4th Annual Clubhouse Week of Action for May 4 - 8

Clubhouse International and Fountain House are leading the 4th Annual U.S. Clubhouse Week of Action, a nationwide initiative during Mental Health Awareness Month that highlights the Clubhouse Model and engages policymakers, communities, and partners in advancing mental health recovery. - May 04, 2026 - Clubhouse International

Oneida County Holds Tax Foreclosed Real Estate Auction

Oneida County is currently holding an online real estate auction for tax-foreclosed properties. The auction, conducted by Buffalo-based Auctions International, begins Friday, May 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM (EST) and will begin closing on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM (EST). This online-only event... - May 01, 2026 - Auctions International, Inc.

Katie S. Worsham Honored as a VIP for 2026 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Katie S. Worsham of Arlington, Texas, has been named a VIP for 2026 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in government. About Katie S. Worsham Katie S. Worsham is a retired director of community planning with the U.S. Department of Housing and... - April 28, 2026 - Strathmore Worldwide

NDASA Welcomes Congressional Support for DOT Oral Fluid Testing

Members of Congress urge HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to take immediate action to protect public safety. - April 26, 2026 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association Calls for Immediate Federal Action to Protect Transportation Safety

The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) is calling on the Administration and Congress to take immediate action to protect public safety following a recent Department of Justice order rescheduling certain marijuana products to a lower federal drug classification. NDASA warns... - April 26, 2026 - National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association

Staffing Agency Fair Employment (SAFE) Act Gains Strong Momentum as Senate Judiciary Advances SB 1032 with Broad Support

The California State Senate has taken a significant step forward in advancing meaningful reform in the staffing industry, as the Senate Judiciary Committee approved SB 1032, the Staffing Agency Fair Employment (SAFE) Act, with a decisive bipartisan vote of 11–2, earlier this week. - April 26, 2026 - Partnership Organization for Workplace Ethics and Reform

Niccole Pazos Spearheads Effort to Protect 84 South Sunrise Community from Proposed Hotel Development

Niccole Pazos spearheaded efforts alongside 84 South Sunrise residents to protect their community from a proposed hotel development, a grassroots initiative recognized by the Sun Sentinel for its impact. - April 21, 2026 - Niccole Pazos

Michael E. Zielinski Named a Featured Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Michael E. Zielinski of Mount Prospect, Illinois, has been chosen as a Featured Member for 2026 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide for his outstanding achievements in government. About Michael E. Zielinski Michael E. Zielinski has spent more than forty years in service to the U.S. Government. He... - April 08, 2026 - Strathmore Worldwide

Announcing DSI’s Data Centers & National Security Summit

Digital Infrastructure Community to Convene in National Harbor, June 24-25 - April 03, 2026 - Defense Strategies Institute

The Hiring System is Changing, but Veterans Are Still Being Filtered Out Before Being Seen

Government Workforce Network LLC introduces AI-aligned tools to translate military experience and restore visibility in modern hiring systems. - April 02, 2026 - Government Workforce Network LLC

NASA’s Human Research Program Launches $25,000 Data Methodology Challenge in Support of Artemis II Mission Research

As NASA prepares to send astronauts beyond low Earth orbit for the first time in more than fifty years, NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP) launched the NASA Artemis II Human Research Data Methodology Challenge. The challenge seeks innovative applications of proven data methodologies that... - March 30, 2026 - Floor23 Digital

DSI’s 2nd Annual Maritime Security Summit Announced

Maritime Security Leaders to Convene in Washington, DC, on July 15-16. - March 30, 2026 - Defense Strategies Institute

Former Child Bride Turned TN Housing Commissioner, Eva Romero Announces Campaign for Tennessee State House, District 60

Old Hickory Realtor, Entrepreneur and Governor Appointee Enters TN House Race, Pledges Roads, Schools, and Safety Over Partisan Politics. - March 21, 2026 - Eva Romero for State Representative

Open Registration for CMG Alliance + CAPCC’s "Empowered to Win Government Contracts" Program

CMG Alliance and the California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce (CAPCC) launched the fully funded Empowered to Win Government Contracts Program across 21 states, helping growth-stage businesses compete for contracts. Participants receive workshops, AI tools, and up to 10 hours of 1:1 consulting. Running through August 31, 2026, the program focuses on execution, proposal development, and winning contracts. - March 18, 2026 - CMG Alliance

Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors Endorses Together KC and Supports Renewal of Kansas City’s Earnings Tax

The Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR) today announced its official endorsement of Together KC, a citywide coalition advocating for the renewal of Kansas City’s Earnings Tax. As part of this commitment, KCRAR will contribute $25,000 to support the coalition’s... - March 15, 2026 - KCRAR

James (Jim) A. Greer Addresses United Nations Regarding Marijuana Legalization in the United States

James A. Greer, Accredited Drug Testing President and past Chairman of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association, addressed the United Nations during the 69th session of the commission on narcotic drugs held in Vienna Austria, March 12, 2026. - March 13, 2026 - Accredited Drug Testing Inc

Convexus Launches Platform to Turn Civic Dialogue Into Coordinated Action

New platform helps communities move from discussion to consensus and action through structured dialogue and AI-assisted facilitation. - March 13, 2026 - Merrill Keating

Inktel Secures Quadruple Victory at the 20th Annual Stevie® Awards in NYC for Customer Experience

Inktel Secures Quadruple Victory at 20th Annual Stevie® Awards in NYC Inktel has been honored with four prestigious Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service at a gala ceremony in New York City. Led by CEO Ricky Arriola and Director Erwin Jacobo, the firm earned two Gold awards for Achievement in CX and Customer Service Success, plus two Bronze awards for Customer Service Department of the Year and Automation. These accolades solidify Inktel’s status as a global leader in BPO and innovation. - March 06, 2026 - Inktel Contact Center Solutions

Anita Denise Evans Honored as a VIP for 2026 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Anita Denise Evans of Madera, California, has been named a VIP for 2026 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her contributions and dedication to city government and public service. About Anita Denise Evans Anita Denise Evans made history in Madera, California, as the first African... - March 06, 2026 - Strathmore Worldwide

Co-Founders of Canadian Federation For Citizenship Have Announced the Appointment of an Advisory Board Member

Canadian Federation For Citizenship’s mission to promote citizenship is steered by the principle that forward looking inclusion policies can strengthen the merit of responsible citizenship. - March 05, 2026 - Canadian Federation For Citizenship

Zenius Celebrates 11 Years of Innovation and Announces Bold Expansion Into the Future

Zenius Corporation proudly celebrates its 11th anniversary, marking over a decade of delivering transformative solutions to Federal, State, and Local government clients. Founded in 2015, Zenius has grown into a recognized leader in digital transformation, strategic modernization, and... - March 01, 2026 - Zenius Corporation

Early Voting Tops One Million as New Survey Highlights Independent Voters’ Role in 2026 Texas Primaries