Candidates for the Board of Education: clear financial obstacles for new teachers | news
Colorado needs to cut financial barriers for people interested in becoming teachers, Democratic candidates for the State Board of Education said at an Aug. 12 public forum. Kathy Plomer, Democrat and candidate for newly created large seat on the State Board of Education, and Joseph Shelton, a Democrat running to represent the board’s 5th Congressional District, spoke at the forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR ) and local educational organizations. “I think the state could do … a better job of helping make it clear what teachers need to get licensed, where…
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Newsroom – American Airlines Announces Agreement to Purchase Boom Supersonic Aperture Aircraft, 20 Aperture Depot
American, the world’s largest airline, will have the largest supersonic fleet in the world with new Boom Supersonic aircraft FORT WORTH, Texas and DENVER, August 16, 2022 — American Airlines and Boom Supersonic today announced the airline’s agreement to purchase up to 20 Overture aircraft, with an option for an additional 40. American has paid a non-refundable deposit on the initial 20 aircraft. Overture is expected to carry passengers at twice the speed of today’s fastest commercial airliner. Boom Supersonic’s Overture would introduce a significant new speed advantage to the US fleet, which is currently the lightest, youngest and most…
Read More »Positive Physicians Holdings, Inc. announces the promotion of Brian J. Durkin to Chief Financial Officer
BERWYN, Pa.–(BUSINESS THREAD)–Positive Physicians Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCQX: PPHI), the holding company for Positive Physicians Insurance Company and Positive Professionals Management LLC, today announced the promotion of Mr. Brian J. Durkin in the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Durkin will also continue to serve as treasurer. Mark J. Keyser had been serving as the company’s interim chief financial officer and is expected to remain with the company in a consulting role. This appointment was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on August 15, 2022. Michael G. Roque, President and CEO of the company, commented: “I am…
Read More »White House economic adviser says $739 billion Inflation Relief Act ‘more than pays for itself’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! White House economic adviser Jared Bernstein said Tuesday that the $739 billion Inflation Relief Act “more than pays for itself” on “Your World.” BIDEN RETURNS TO WHITE HOUSE TO SIGN INFLATION REDUCTION ACT FOR MULTI-STATE VISIT JARED BERNSTEIN: There is no targeting towards the middle class. The IRS commissioner said audits are on the rise[ing] – are those above $400,000, and well above $400,000 in fact, because that’s where most of the tax evasion happens when it comes to actual dollar amounts. So we increase that revenue. And by the way, there…
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Live News Updates: China’s Huarong issues profit warning despite $6.6bn bailout
© Getty Images British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, front-runner in the Conservative leadership race, has unequivocally ruled out a second Scottish independence referendum, arguing the 2014 vote was a “once in a generation” event. Truss, who spent part of her childhood in Scotland, told Conservative party members on Tuesday that she considered herself “a daughter of the union” as she pledged to deliver policies for the whole of the UK and “work hard up close’ with Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross to take over administration of the Scottish National Party. “At the time of the 2014 referendum, the SNP agreed…
Read More »Home Depot, Walmart, Masimo and more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Home Depot (HD): Home Depot reported quarterly profit of $5.05 per share, 11 cents above estimates, with revenue and comparable-store sales also beating Street forecasts. However, the number of customer transactions declined during the quarter. Home Depot swung between gains and losses in premarket trading. Walmart (WMT) – Walmart rose 3.4% in premarket trading after reporting better-than-expected top- and bottom-line results for the second quarter. Comparable-store sales also beat estimates, and Walmart expects adjusted earnings to fall slightly less this year than previously thought. Masimo ( MASI ): Masimo gained 2.3%…
Read More »Diodes Incorporated to participate in upcoming financial conferences
PLANO, Texas –(BUSINESS THREAD)–Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), announced today that management will participate in the following financial conference calls. Needham Virtual Semiconductor and SemiCap 1×1 Conference Date of participation: Wednesday, August 24, 2022 Management will arrange conference calls with registered attendees throughout the day. Jefferies Semiconductors Communications Infrastructure and Computing Hardware Summit Date of participation: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Location: Sofitel Magnificent Mile Hotel in Chicago, IL Management will meet in person with registered attendees throughout the day. Portfolio managers and analysts may request a meeting with Diodes management by contacting their sales representative at the respective companies. About Diodes…
Read More »Western Union announces the departure of Chief Financial Officer Raj Agrawal
DENVER–(BUSINESS THREAD)–The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announces the departure of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Raj Agrawal. After a 16-year tenure at Western Union, Agrawal moves to Arrow Electronics to serve as its CFO. He will leave Western Union on September 2, 2022. “On behalf of my executive team, our board of directors and our employees, I would like to express my sincere thanks to Raj for his 16 years of service to Western Union and, on a personal level, for his partnership since my arrival. in late 2021,” said Devin McGranahan, president and CEO of Western Union. “Raj has…
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