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1 Verizon Political Activity January – December 2017 A Message from Craig Silliman Verizon is affected by a wide variety of government policies -- from telecommunications regulation to taxation to health care and more -- that have an enormous impact on the business climate in which we operate. We owe it to our shareowners, employees and customers to advocate public policies that will enable us to compete fairly and freely in the marketplace. Political contributions are one way we support the democratic electoral process and participate in the policy dialogue. Our employees have established political action committees at the federal level and in 18 states. These political action committees (PACs) allow employees to pool their resources to support candidates for office who generally support the public policies our employees advocate. This report lists all PAC contributions, corporate political contributions, support for ballot initiatives and independent expenditures made by Verizon and its affiliates during 2017. The contribution process is overseen by the Corporate Governance and Policy Committee of our Board of Directors, which receives a comprehensive report and briefing on these activities at least annually. We intend to update this voluntary disclosure twice a year and publish it on our corporate website. We believe this transparency with respect to our political spending is in keeping with our commitment to good corporate governance and a further sign of our responsiveness to the interests of our shareowners. Craig L. Silliman Executive Vice President, Public Policy and General Counsel 2 Verizon Political Activity January – December 2017 Political Contributions Policy: Our Voice in the Democratic Process What are the Verizon Political Action Committees? including the setting of monetary contribution limitations and The Verizon Political Action Committees (PACs) exist to help the establishment of periodic reporting requirements. -
2021 NLGA Members Bio Book
ALABAMA Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth is a father, husband, and small business owner from Marshall County. Prior to entering public service, he worked as a youth pastor at Albertville’s Grace Fellowship Church and was a co-founder of Dream Ranch, one of the most recognized hunting and fishing lodges in the United States. He currently operates the annual Tennessee Valley Hunting and Fishing Expo, which draws more than 20,000 attendees each year. In 2014, Lt. Gov. Ainsworth felt the call to serve his community through elected office and won a seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, where he was a champion of public education, farming, and family values issues. Keeping a self-imposed legislative term limit promise, Ainsworth declared his candidacy for lieutenant governor in 2018 and received the most votes of any candidate for constitutional office on the general election ballot. Ainsworth, who is committed to providing quality public education to Alabama’s schoolchildren, is a strong supporter of the state’s nationally-recognized “First Class” prekindergarten program, which provides young learners with the skills and foundational knowledge necessary to excel in their K – 12 education. Focusing his efforts as lieutenant governor on improving workforce development so that Alabamians may fill and retain long-lasting, well-paying, 21st Century jobs, he also works to promote policies that allow both new and existing industries to expand in Alabama. Ainsworth was elected as national chairman of the Aerospace States Association and is a member of the Alabama Workforce Council. He also heads the Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Commission and the Lieutenant Governor’s Commission on a 21st Century Workforce. -
Moving Forward
LOOKING BACK MOVING FORWARD ANNUAL REPORT 2014–2015 BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY ANNUAL REPORT 2014–2015 TABLE OF PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 1 Blazing a New Trail CONTENTS INNOVATION 2 Training Social Workers with a Global Perspective ACADEMICS & RESEARCH 4 Joining the Fight against Cyber Threats Faculty Achievements Training the Educators of Tomorrow 150TH CELEBRATION 8 Remembering Our Roots Telling Our Story CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS 10 Construction Begins on a Cutting-Edge Science Building Wiseman Centre Demolition Makes Way for Science Building A Green Campus Gets Even Greener STUDENT LIFE 15 Students Stand Against Injustice Bowie State Students Join National Conversations Student Achievements Student Team Develops Electronic Kiosk for the Homeless ATHLETICS 19 Lady Bulldogs Bring Home a Shining New Victory Excellence on the Field and in the Classroom PHILANTHROPY 21 Sesquicentennial Giving Supports Students DONORS 23 FINANCIALS 35 ADMINISTRATION 37 | ANNUAL REPORT 2014–2015 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE n aura of reflection and expectation enveloped the prestigious organizations and taking a seat at the table with campus as we began the 2014–15 academic year with local and national leaders to help address the critical issues A the sesquicentennial celebration of our founding on of our time. the horizon. The backdrop of 150 years of providing access and opportunity in higher education framed a full slate The Founders Day Awards Gala set the stage to recognize of events throughout 2015. It also guided our expanding the growing engagement of alumni and friends throughout efforts to advance an agenda of transformation and the year. It is particularly gratifying to note the achievements innovation to secure the future of Bowie State University. -
2021 Lieutenant Governors
Updated 1/3/2021 2021 LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS State Lt. Governor Party 2020 Election Seat Status Selection Method Next Election Alabama Will Ainsworth R N/A Elected 2022 Alaska Kevin Meyer R N/A Elected with Governor 2022 Arizona - - Arkansas Tim Griffin R N/A Elected 2022 California Eleni Kounalakis D N/A Elected 2022 Colorado Dianne Primavera D N/A Elected with Governor 2022 Connecticut Susan Bysiewicz D N/A Elected with Governor 2022 Delaware Bethany Hall-Long D N/A Elected 2020 Florida Jeanette Nuñez R N/A Elected with Governor 2022 Georgia Geoff Duncan R N/A Elected 2022 Hawaii Josh Green D N/A Elected with Governor 2022 Idaho Janice McGeachin R N/A Elected 2022 Illinois Juliana Stratton D N/A Elected with Governor 2022 Indiana Susanne Crouch R N/A Elected with Governor 2020 Iowa Adam Gregg R N/A Elected with Governor 2022 Kansas Lynn Rogers D N/A Elected with Governor 2022 Kentucky Jacqueline Coleman D N/A Elected with Governor 2019 Louisiana Billy Nungesser R N/A Elected 2019 Maine - - Maryland Boyd Rutherford R N/A Elected with Governor 2022 Massachusetts Karyn Polito R N/A Elected with Governor 2022 Michigan Garlin Gilchrist D N/A Elected with Governor 2022 Minnesota Peggy Flanagan D N/A Elected with Governor 2022 Mississippi Delbert Hosemann R N/A Elected 2019 Missouri Mike Kehoe R N/A Elected 2020 Montana Mike Cooney D N/A Elected with Governor 2020 Nebraska Mike Foley R N/A Elected with Governor 2022 Nevada Kate Marshall D N/A Elected 2022 New Hampshire - - New Jersey Sheila Oliver D N/A Elected with Governor 2021 New Mexico -
Secretary of State DENNIS RICHARDSON
From: Dodd, Stacy To: Dodd, Stacy; Dodd, Stacy Cc: Reynolds, Leslie; Milhofer, John; Maria Benson Subject: Call for Nominations: NASS 2018 Margaret Chase Smith American Democracy Award Date: Monday, March 12, 2018 6:07:02 AM Attachments: mcs-award-nominating-form-2018.doc mcs-call-for-nominations-2018.pdf Dear NASS Members: Do you know someone whose politically-courageous decision-making is worthy of national recognition? NASS is currently seeking nominations for the 2018 Margaret Chase Smith American Democracy Award, which seeks to recognize uncommon acts of political courage and exceptional character for the common good. Attached are background and nominating forms to guide your submission. Nominations must be submitted by no later than 5:00 PM EDT on THURSDAY, May 3, 2018. Please note, the eligibility guidelines for this award include the following: · Any individual, other than Secretaries of State or Lieutenant Governors currently holding office, may be nominated for this award. · NASS encourages emphasis on more contemporary acts of political courage, although all legitimate nominations will be considered. The goal is to recognize a person (or persons, if merit exists) for documented contributions to civic/political life in the U.S. · Ideally, emphasis should be placed on living Americans who are not currently holding elected or appointed office. However, exceptions may be considered in deserving cases. As the association’s most prestigious award, we encourage you to make it a priority to nominate a worthy recipient for the Margaret Chase Smith Award. A list of past recipients is available online. Nominations that were not selected for consideration in the past may be re-submitted for this year. -
Table 4.12 the LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS, 2017
LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS Table 4.12 THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS, 2017 Joint election Length of Number of of governor State or other Method of regular term Date of Present previous and lieutenant jurisdiction Name and party selection in years first service term ends terms governor (a) Alabama .................... Vacant (l) CE 4 (l) (l) . No Alaska ........................ Byron Mallott (I) CE 4 12/2014 12/2018 . Yes Arizona ...................... ................................................................................................(b) .................................................................................................... Arkansas .................... Tim Griffin (R) CE 4 1/2015 1/2019 . No California .................. Gavin Newsom (D) CE 4 1/2011 1/2019 1 No Colorado .................... Joseph Garcia (D) CE 4 1/2011 1/2019 1 Yes Connecticut ............... Nancy Wyman (D) CE 4 1/2011 1/2019 1 Yes Delaware ................... Bethany Hall-Long (D) CE 4 1/2017 1/2021 . No Florida ....................... Carlos Lopez-Cantera (R) CE 4 2/2014 (k) 1/2019 (k) Yes Georgia ...................... Casey Cagle (R) CE 4 1/2007 1/2019 2 No Hawaii........................ Shan Tsutsui (D) CE 4 1/2013 (e) 12/2018 (e) Yes Idaho .......................... Brad Little (R) CE 4 1/2009 (c) 1/2019 (c) No Illinois ........................ Evelyn Sanguinetti (R) CE 4 1/2015 1/2019 . Yes Indiana ....................... Suzanne Crouch (R) CE 4 1/2017 1/2021 . Yes Iowa ........................... Adam Gregg (R) (Acting) CE 4 5/2017 1/2019 . Yes -
Medical Cannabis Industry Grows Despite Challenges
October 2018 Volume 26 Number 10 YOUR FREE ISSUE VOTER’S GUIDE: Meet the candidates running for office RENAISSANCE FEST: We have the festival by the numbers STILL CLOSED: Patapsco Valley Trail needs $4.5 M to open The Business of Howard + Anne Arundel Counties and the BWI Business District Medical Cannabis Industry Grows Despite Challenges By Mark R. Smith While it’s frustrating, most dis- Senior Writer pensary owners feel that it’s an issue that will improve as the indus- Sales have been brisk. Unan- try grows. ticipated challenges are still unresolved. But Maryland’s med- Software Saga ical cannabis business is moving According to Phil Goldberg, forward. president of the Maryland Canna- It’s been an “uneven” roll-out bis Industry Association and owner for the first medical cannabis dis- of GreenLeaf Medical, a dispensary pensaries licensed to operate in the in Frederick, performance of the state. software setup provided by the Lin- It’s great for the dispensaries thicum-based Maryland Medical when sales are brisk and one cus- Cannabis Commission, known as tomer after another walks through METRC, is the major concern. their doors. However, software METRC is the seed-to-sale track photo by Becky Mangus glitches – that don’t provide cus- ing software. It’s the season for cooler weather, earlier sunsets and, of course, pumpkins and tomer verification that is necessary “The business owners can be Halloween. There are several pumpkin patches and hayrack rides in Anne Arundel and Howard counties including at Clark’s Elioak Farm, Larriland Farm, Sharp’s at – are putting a crooked dent in a still checking limits, then the software Waterford Farm, Triadelphia Lake View Farm, Knightongale Farm and Greenstreet healthy bottom line. -
Political Contributions 2018
REPORT 2018U.S. Political Contributions & Related Activity LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN The 300,000 employees of UnitedHealth Group are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the 141 million people we are privileged to serve, one person and one health system at a time. Health care remains an extremely important and deeply personal priority for Federal and State policy-makers, and the constituents and communities they represent. UnitedHealth Group values the opportunity to participate meaningfully in the ongoing national conversation about health care and to share proven solutions and best practices that aim to address the total cost of care, advance health care quality and outcomes, and improve the health care experience for everyone. The UnitedHealth Group PAC is one element of our comprehensive efforts to engage elected officials and communicate the breadth and scope of our Enterprise’s capabilities and expertise to help solve complex health care challenges. The UnitedHealth Group PAC is a nonpartisan political action committee funded entirely by voluntary contributions from eligible employees to support Federal and State candidates, political parties, and other political action committees who champion policies that increase affordability and access to quality health care. All PAC contributions and corporate contributions are made in accordance with applicable election laws and overseen by the UnitedHealth Group Board of Directors’ Public Policy Strategies and Responsibility Committee. UnitedHealth Group is committed to advancing actionable policy solutions with Federal and State policy-makers on how best to create a modern, high-performing, simpler health care system, and delivering on our mission of helping people live healthier lives and helping make the health system work better for everyone. -
March 25, 2021 Thursday NLGA Virtual Federal-State Relations
National Lieutenant Governors Association (www.nlga.us) Virtual Federal-State Relations Meeting 2021 AGENDA (as of March 24, 2021) FINAL This meeting is for NLGA Members, their staff, and NLGA Partners. This meeting will be on the WebEx Events platform. When you register at the link, you will be able to visit the meeting page, with the provided password, and download materials for the meeting. March 25, 2021 NLGA Virtual Federal-State Relations Meeting (Session 1) Thursday This is a webinar format. Speakers will present. Lt. Governors, Sen. Pres, Secs of State will NOT be on 12:45pm - 1:35pm Eastern screen. (ADJUST for YOUR time zone) • Presiding: NLGA Chair Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long (DE-D) (4 min) • Moderator: NLGA Director Julia Brossart (6 min) Registration Link: See email or contact NLGA at An International Perspective on COVID from the European Experience [email protected] or (10-min moderated conversation) - 12:55 – 1:05 pm ET [email protected] For 16-years, Claus Gramckow has led the North American efforts of Germany’s Friedrich Naumann Foundation. The Foundation fosters political dialogue among multipliers from North America, Europe and the rest of the free world. The Foundation is NLGA’s international partner and Claus will provide members a perspective on COVID and a possible return to travel from the experience of the European Union and Germany. • North America Head Claus Gramckow, Friedrich Naumann Foundation Transatlantic Dialogue (confirmed) NLGA: Come Out Growing (12 min + 5 min QA) - 1:05 – 1:15 pm ET The NLGA Director will note several ways NLGA will ‘Come Out Growing’ post-pandemic. -
US Political Contributions & Related Activity Report
U.S. Political Contributions & Related Activity Report 2017 Letter from the Chairman The health care environment is rapidly evolving, and federal and state policy-makers continue to seek ways to improve the health care system on behalf of their constituents and the communities they represent. UnitedHealth Group remains an active participant in the political process to provide innovative and proven solutions to enhance the performance of the health system and improve the overall health and well-being of the people we serve and their communities. The UnitedHealth Group PAC is an important component of our overall strategy to engage with elected officials and policy-makers to communicate our perspectives on priority issues and to share with them our diverse capabilities and expertise. The UnitedHealth Group PAC is a nonpartisan political action committee supported by voluntary contributions from eligible employees. The PAC supports federal and state candidates who champion policies that increase affordability and access to quality health care, in accordance with applicable election laws and as overseen by the UnitedHealth Group Board of Directors’ Public Policy Strategies and Responsibility Committee. UnitedHealth Group is committed to advancing solutions with federal and state policy-makers on how best to create a modern, high-performing, simpler health care system, and together, with our workforce of more than 260,000 people, is dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and helping make the health system work better for everyone. Steve Heyman UnitedHealth Group PAC Chairman Senior Vice President of External Affairs Political Contributions and Related Activity UnitedHealth Group’s mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. -
2018 Political Contributions and Related Activity Report
2018 Political Contributions & Related Activity Report 2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Scott Anglin Morgan Kendrick SVP, Treasurer & President, National Accounts Chief Investment Officer Gloria McCarthy LeAnn Behrens EVP & Chief Transformation President, Officer Medicaid West Region Kristen Metzger Laurie Benintendi President, Medicaid VP & Counsel, CSBD/Clinical Central Region Elizabeth Canis Tom Place VP, Strategic Initiatives VP, IT Operations Brandon Charles Maria Proulx VP, Enterprise Clinical Ops VP, Segment Solutions Tracy Edmonds Kevin Riordan VP, Diversity & Inclusion RVP Federal Affairs/ Anthem PAC Treasurer Jeff Fusile President, GA Commercial Marc Russo President, Medicare Julie Goon SVP, Public Affairs Tracy Winn Anthem PAC Chairman PAC Manager; Anthem PAC Assistant Treasurer John Jesser VP, Provider Engagement Strategy Live Health Online 1 CHAIRMAN LETTER Anthem’s vision to be the most innovative, valuable, and inclusive partner extends to the relationships we build with lawmakers at every level of government. These partnerships ensure that we are able to educate policymakers on how their decisions impact our ability to deliver a simpler, more affordable, and more accessible health care experience for our customers and their families. We work to build these political partnerships with both Democrats and Republicans through a public affairs strategy that includes direct advocacy, grassroots engagement, and political contributions. This report lists all political candidates and committees that received support in 2018 from our eligible associates through Anthem’s Political Action Committee (Anthem PAC) and through permissible corporate contributions made by Anthem and its subsidiaries. It also includes a summary of our 2018 PAC receipts and expenditures and the criteria used to determine which candidates and committees received our support. -
Resolution on the Importance of Farm to Fork Essential Workers
National Lieutenant Governors Association 1 Resolution on the Importance of Farm to Fork Essential Workers 2 WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Health and Human Services 3 declared a national public health emergency, and 4 WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a 5 global pandemic, and 6 WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation declaring that the 7 COVID-19 outbreak in the United States constitutes a national emergency, and 8 WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security issued guidance on the essential 9 critical infrastructure workforce, which included food and agriculture. 10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Lieutenant Governors Association 11 recognizes the importance of the Food & Agriculture supply chain as an essential industry which is often 12 referenced as farm to fork. 13 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the National Lieutenant Governors Association supports and 14 appreciates the essential workers who have continued to produce the high-quality food and beverage 15 products Americans rely on for nutrition despite the challenges of the pandemic. ADOPTED, this day, the 29th of July, 2020. Sponsors: Lt. Governor Pamela Evette (R – South Carolina), Lt. Governor Mike Foley (R – Nebraska), Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist (D – Michigan), Lt. Governor Adam Gregg (R – Iowa), Lt. Governor Bethany Hall- Long (D – Delaware), Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul (D – New York), Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe (R – Missouri), Lt. Governor Kate Marshall (D – Nevada), Lt. Governor Dan McKee (D – Rhode Island), Lt. Governor Randy McNally (R – Tennessee), Lt.