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Cole Engineering (CESI) Awarded Hybrid Force-on-Force Small Arms Training System

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been competitively down selected to demonstrate the next evolution in live training modernization: the Force-on-Force Small Arms Appended Sensor Package (ASP). This hybrid system, which integrates laser, optical, and geo-pairing technologies, represents a significant leap forward in live training realism.

AboutFace-USA: Honoring Service, Growing Impact, and Looking Ahead

CUMMING, Ga., Oct. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For more than 12 years, Joe LaBranche has been a driving force behind AboutFace-USA, a veteran-founded nonprofit dedicated to healing veterans, strengthening families, and uniting communities. Under his leadership, the organization has grown into a vital resource for Georgia's veteran community, including the 2024 launch of AboutFace Farm, an aeroponic farm.

California’s Ferret Ban: Inherited in 1933 – Never Determined

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After nearly eight months of waiting for public records, Legalize Ferrets (LegalizeFerrets.org) has obtained internal California Fish and Game Commission documents confirming that California's ban on domestic ferrets was never based on scientific or administrative findings.

Top Keynote Speaker Dr. Velma Trayham to Headline 20th Annual Arizona National Nonpartisan Brunch at Congressional Black Caucus

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Acclaimed economic strategist, entrepreneur, and business speaker Dr. Velma Trayham (who is also President and CEO of the Black Chamber of Arizona) will be a featured speaker at the 20th Annual Arizona National Nonpartisan Brunch, hosted by the HeroZona Foundation. The exclusive event will take place during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference.

By Light Enterprise Achieves Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2

MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) today announced it has officially achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, placing the company among a select group of defense and technology contractors nationwide. While By Light earned this certification for its Security Operations Center (SOC) in July 2025, it now holds the same certification across the enterprise.

Former Governor Ricardo Rosselló and Author Aaron Bare Urge America to ‘Flip the Incentives’ Driving Political Violence

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Former Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Aaron Bare have released a joint essay, "The Perverse Mirror: Flipping Incentives Before Violence Becomes the Logic of the Game," confronting the alarming rise of political violence in America and offering a hopeful path forward, the Ricardo Rossello Nevares Foundation announced today.

Emily Jones Announces Candidacy for Alabama State Board of Education, District 8

MADISON, Ala., Sept. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Emily Jones recently announced her candidacy for the Alabama State Board of Education, District 8. She enters the race with a clear sense of duty and calling, determined to ensure that Alabama's children receive the strong, transparent, and accountable education they deserve, while building a brighter future for every student across the state.

Black Chamber of Arizona Announces 27th Anniversary Gala Presented by ASU & APS

GLENDALE, Ariz., Sept. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black Chamber of Arizona has announced its 27th Anniversary Pinnacle Pathways Gala, to be held Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at the Sheraton Glendale Renaissance Ballroom. The event will be presented by Arizona State University and Arizona Public Service.

City of Dania Beach Selects RMA to Prepare CRA Operational Analysis

DANIA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RMA, a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to assess the current operations of the Agency, as well as identify strategic economic opportunities. This Operational Analysis is especially crucial because the Dania Beach CRA does not receive tax increment financing from Broward County.

Nate Ward Graduates Class 2 Wastewater Apprenticeship Program through Idaho Rural Water Association

HAILEY, Idaho, Aug. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) is proud to recognize Nate Ward for graduating from the Apprenticeship Program's Class 2 Wastewater track. His achievement was celebrated during the City of Hailey's council meeting on August 11, 2025. Nate's graduation represents the completion of a rigorous, two-year registered apprenticeship.

By Light Achieves CMMC-Level 2 Certification

MCLEAN, Va., July 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) is proud to announce that it has been officially appraised at Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, demonstrating the company's deep commitment to safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and meeting the cybersecurity requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

City of Lakeland Selects RMA to Revitalize Midtown CRA with Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan Update

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., July 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RMA (rma.us.com) a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the City of Lakeland to spearhead the strategic modification of the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Midtown District Redevelopment Plan. This initiative will encompass a thorough analysis of existing conditions, the implementation of performance measures, and the establishment of updated goals and objectives.

Black Chamber of Arizona Kicks Off Third Impact AZ 2025 Cohort With $100K in Scholarships

PHOENIX, Ariz., July 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black Chamber of Arizona, in partnership with the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, will kick off the third cohort of its signature Impact AZ 2025 business accelerator with a full-day launch event Tuesday, July 8, at the Better Business Bureau Innovation & Event Hub Center in Phoenix.

Cole Engineering Awarded $62M U.S. Army Production Contract for Next-Generation Stinger Training System

ORLANDO, Fla., July 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded a $62 million production contract by the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) to deliver more than 100 Stinger Training Systems (STS) over the next five years.

Adax MAVCP (Multipath Aerial Vehicle Control Protocol) elevates drone survival and mission success to unprecedented levels

OAKLAND, Calif., June 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Adax Inc. announces a new control and communications protocol for drones and UAV's that greatly enhances drone survival in hostile environments where they are being shot down because of excessive radio communications. Adax MAVCP (Multipath Aerial Vehicle Control Protocol) is designed for drone survival in hostile environments producing greater likelihood of mission success.

Deemed Wild and Dangerous – But Fish & Game Can’t Produce a Single Document or Respond to Our Records Request

LA MESA, Calif., May 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On February 12, 2025, a formal Public Records Act (PRA) request was submitted to the California Fish and Game Commission seeking documentation to justify the classification of domestic ferrets as "not normally domesticated in California" by LegalizeFerrets.org. The request specifically asked for any scientific studies, internal memos, environmental risk assessments, or correspondence used to uphold the ongoing prohibition of domestic ferrets under Title 14, Section 671 of the California Code of Regulations.

MAGLITE Deepens its Support of the National Police Dog Foundation

WASHINGTON, D.C., and ONTARIO, Calif., May 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MAGLITE is once again teaming up with the National Police Dog Foundation in their efforts to honor all K-9s killed in the line of duty in 2024 and their handlers at the National K-9 Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sunday, May 11. MAGLITE will be providing an engraved MAGLITE® flashlight with the fallen K-9's name and the National Police Dog Foundation logo to every handler honored at the event.

California Supreme Court Delivers Landmark Victory for Bicyclists in Whitehead v. City of Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif., May 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rahman Law PC is pleased to share a powerful affirmation of bicyclists' rights: the California Supreme Court has ruled in Whitehead v. City of Oakland (Case S284303) that public entities cannot rely on liability waivers to avoid responsibility for dangerous road conditions. The decision marks a major legal milestone for bicycle safety and public accountability across the state.

Honoring Monroe’s Birthday: New Study Highlights His Drafting of America’s First Organic Territorial Law

COLONIAL BEACH, Va., April 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The James Monroe Memorial Foundation proudly announces the publication of "United States in Congress Assembled Delegate James Monroe: Architect of America's First Organic Territorial Law," a new paper by historian Stanley Y. Klos.

City of Castleford wins Best Tasting Water in Idaho Award

BOISE, Idaho, April 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The City of Castleford claimed the 2025 title of Idaho's best tasting drinking water during the Idaho Rural Water Association's (IRWA) Spring Conference on April 3, 2025. The other finalists were Rogerson Water and the City of Grace. Idaho Rural Water Association is a non-profit association comprised of 370 water and wastewater utility systems in Idaho.

IRWA recognizes USDA Rural Development with 2025 Friend of Idaho Rural Water Award

BOISE, Idaho, April 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) is proud to recognize the team at USDA Rural Development as the recipient of the 2025 Friend of Rural Water award. This award was presented to USDA Rural Development representatives Noe Ramirez, Western Idaho Area Director, and Noel LaRoque, Idaho State Director, at IRWA's annual Spring Conference Awards Banquet, held at Boise's Riverside Hotel on April 3, 2025.

Save LBI Petitions Federal Agencies to Create a Safe Migration Corridor from Georgia to Maine to Save the North Atlantic Right Whale from Extinction

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J., April 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Save LBI, the non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting our oceans from the destructive impacts of offshore wind projects, has filed a petition urging the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)/National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and Department of the Interior (DOI)/Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to create a safe migration corridor from Maine to Georgia that will allow the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale (NARW) to survive as a species.

California Ferret Advocates Push Forward – Support Needed for Petition 2025-003!

LA MESA, Calif., March 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ferret lovers across California and the nation are rallying behind Petition 2025-003, now officially acknowledged by the California Fish and Game Commission (FGC). This petition seeks to reclassify ferrets as domestic animals, challenging California's outdated and scientifically unsupported ban, LegalizeFerrets.org announced today.

Avenu Revolutionizes Public Records Management with Cloud-Based SaaS Innovation

CENTREVILLE, Va., March 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Avenu Insights and Analytics today announces the launch of its innovative cloud-native Public Records Management System, which is setting a new standard for efficiency, security, and adaptability in state and local government operations. As one of several SaaS solutions on its GovInsights platform, Avenu | Records empowers clerks and recorders with seamless integrated credit card processing, robust data protection, and comprehensive tools for cashiering, imaging, indexing, redaction, and search - ensuring full compliance with statutory and business requirements.

U.S. Department of Justice Closes Investigation of Cole Engineering Services

MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cole Engineering Services Inc. (Cole), a By Light company, has been informed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that it is no longer under investigation. Neither Cole nor By Light was ever a target of the investigation. Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, is a premier provider of advanced training solutions and services.

U.S. Department of Justice Closes Investigation of By Light Subsidiary Cole Engineering Services

McLEAN, Va., Feb. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) has been informed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that Cole Engineering Services (Cole), its wholly owned subsidiary, is no longer under investigation. Neither By Light nor Cole was ever a target of the investigation.

The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress Launches Project Commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) is excited to announce the launch of its Quarter Millennial Project, a multi-pronged initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the United States in the lead up to July 4, 2026. Through digital exhibits, story telling, and events, the project will examine the nation's history through the lens of innovation as we approach this important milestone for the country. Today, two centerpieces of the project, a "Life in 1776" digital exhibit and an interactive "Innovation Timeline," go live for public access on CSPC's website.

Celebrate Black History Month at Soul Fest in Oakland Park!

OAKLAND PARK, Fla., Feb. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Join us at Soul Fest as we honor Black History Month by celebrating the rich contributions and achievements of the African American community. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Jaco Pastorius Park at 4000 North Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, Florida.

City of Oakland Park Hosts Annual MLK Celebration

OAKLAND PARK, Fla., Jan. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The City of Oakland Park is excited to invite the community to its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Celebration on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The festivities will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. at Wimberly Field, located at 4000 NE 3rd Avenue.

Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior Visits Oakland Park Following $2.5 Million Grant Award

OAKLAND PARK, Fla., Dec. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The City of Oakland Park proudly hosted U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary Shannon Estenoz on Friday, December 13, 2024, at City Centennial Park. This visit included a tour of the park and a discussion of enhancements that will be funded through a $2.5 million grant awarded through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program.

American West Water Advisors and Nash Announce Water Development Plan in NM

ALBUQUERQUE and SANTA FE, N.M., Dec. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- American West Water Advisors, LLC and process patent inventor, Marvin Nash announced that they have joined together to create "fit for purpose" to reuse brackish, by product, industrial and other waste waters for beneficial use that is both safe and affordable.

Making Waves! Jazz Fest Pompano Beach Announces 2025 Lineup: Free Music Festival Brings Grammy Winners and Rising Stars to City’s Shore

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mark your calendars, music lovers! Pompano Beach Arts is thrilled to announce Jazz Fest Pompano Beach will return to the City's beautiful shore on January 24th and 25th, 2025. This 4th annual festival promises to be bigger and tastier than ever before, featuring a stellar lineup of renowned jazz musicians including Joshua Redman & Gabrielle Cavassa, Judith Hill, Randy Brecker, and Jazz Funk Soul alongside a vibrant new food court with a New Orleans flavor, all directly on the beach stage!

Election Audit Warning to 17 North Carolina Counties

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Frank Moseley president of Unirealm Information Systems announced a warning to 17 North Carolina counties that they must perform a special audit check because statistical anomalies indicate that presidential electronic ballots with no corresponding physical ballot may have been tabulated.

NJ Coalition Demands Full Accounting of All Costs Associated with Controversial Atlantic Shores South Offshore Wind Project

BEACH HAVEN, N.J., Nov. 12, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI), a New Jersey citizens group working to protect the ocean and local shore communities from the destructive impact of offshore wind projects, has called on the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to conduct a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of the federally-approved Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind South project that includes costs omitted in previous economic analyses of the controversial plan to place two-hundred wind turbines off the coast of southern Long Beach Island, Brigantine, and Atlantic City.

Collaborative Agile Solutions LLC Provides Enterprise Agile Strategist Support to ISR/SOF Directorate

DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Collaborative Agile Solutions LLC (CAS) has teamed with Apogee to provide the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations Forces (ISR/SOF) Directorate with Enterprise Agile Strategist Support. Working closely with Senior Leadership, CAS will lead the implementation of innovative efforts, aimed at improving current programmatic operations and achieving the organization's vision for Digital Material Management (DMM).