United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Jesse T. Hill, 35, of Hickman, Nebraska, entered a plea of guilty to an Information alleging that he committed conspiracy to commit bank fraud in front of United States Magistrate Judge Jacqueline M. DeLuca. Judge DeLuca scheduled Hill’s sentencing for September 11, 2025, at 3 p.m. before United States District Court Judge Susan M. Bazis. Hill faces a maximum possible penalty of 30 years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to $ 1 million, and a mandatory special assessment of $100. Hill additionally has agreed to pay restitution and forfeit his interest, if any, in a property in Puerto Rico, a PC-12/47E Pilatus Aircraft, and funds in a Charles Schwab account.
Individual 1 operated a real estate business in Nebraska. Individual 1 died on November 2, 2022.
Hill was an investment advisor operating in Nebraska. In 2013, Hill organized JT Equity Trading, LLC which operated as a hedge fund until 2018. Hill then organized First SOJO Capital Group, LLC (“First SOJO”) in 2019. First SOJO was a Registered Investment Advisor in Nebraska that managed two pooled investment vehicles: Outlier Fund I, LP and Outlier Fund II, LP. First SOJO used the services of Piedmont Fund Services from late 2021 until April 2022, when Piedmont Fund Services terminated their relationship with Hill due to significant investment losses. At no point in time did Piedmont Fund Services provide services to Individual 1 or any of Individual 1’s controlled entities.
Beginning in November 2020, Hill and Individual 1 began attempting to obtain loans from financial institutions throughout Nebraska and western Iowa. The loans were sought in the name of Individual 1 and/or Individual 1’s entities. It was represented that these loans were to be used for real estate investments and the alleged collateral for the loans was an investment account of Individual 1 and/or Individual 1’s entity that was managed by Hill. Hill and Individual 1 would grant a surety with the financial institution, typically in the form of a control agreement, a commercial security agreement, or an assignment of account. Hill would falsely claim that Individual 1 and/or Individual 1’s entities were clients of his through his own investment entities JT Equity or First SOJO. Hill would prepare and present fraudulent invoices from JT Equity or Piedmont Fund Services to the financial institutions. Hill would falsely represent values of alleged funds that Individual 1 and/or an entity of Individual 1 had in an account that Hill managed. Hill would falsely represent that no other financial institution had a security interest in these fictitious accounts. Throughout the process of obtaining or attempting to obtain the loans, Hill and Individual 1 would engage with each financial institution to facilitate the loan process to include meeting with the financial institution in person, communicating by telephone, communicating by text message, or communicating by email. Hill knew that the representations being made to the financial institutions in order to obtain loans by Individual 1 and/or Individual 1’s entity were false and were being done with the intent to defraud.
As a result of this scheme, Hill and Individual 1 attempted to obtain at least $45,650,000.00 in loans from at least 19 different financial institutions.
The majority of the funds that were fraudulently obtained went into a failed investment scheme. A portion of the proceeds from fraudulent loans obtained later in the scheme were used to pay off or pay down fraudulent loans obtained earlier in the scheme. Proceeds were deposited in a Charles Schwab account, were used to purchase a property in Puerto Rico, and were used to purchase an ownership interest in a PC-12/47E Pilatus Aircraft.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation – Office of the Inspector General, Federal Housing Finance Agency – Office of the Inspector General, and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System – Office of the Inspector General with assistance from the Nebraska State Patrol, Lincoln Police Department, and the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office.
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Carinda M. Blair, 39, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced on June 11, 2025, in federal court in Omaha for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Chief United States District Court Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. sentenced Blair to 78 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Blair’s release from prison, she will begin a two-year term of supervised release.
Blair was charged as a result of her involvement with a Mexico Source of Supply (SOS) of methamphetamine and was a local courier who was distributing the SOS’s methamphetamine in Nebraska and Iowa.
On August 17, 2023, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Drug Enforcement Administration surveillance observed a suspected drug courier go to Blair’s Omaha apartment and conduct a drug deal. In a subsequent search warrant on the Mexico SOS’s phone number, messages confirmed that Blair had arranged the drug deal with the SOS. Messages indicated that Blair was a regular customer of the SOS beginning in March of 2023 and was consistently buying ounces of methamphetamine from the SOS on a weekly basis.
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that a federal civil search warrant was executed on June 10, 2025, at an Omaha, Nebraska, business in relation to a Take Back America Task Force worksite enforcement operation. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and with other federal law enforcement partners entered the Glenn Valley Foods facility in search of workers who were not authorized to work in the United States.
HSI performed an audit of Glenn Valley Foods’ employee I-9 Forms to verify the authenticity and validity of employee identity documents. The audit revealed a large number of suspected fraudulent identification documents or documents that did not authorize certain identified employees to legally work in the United States. The audit also revealed that multiple identities of United States citizens were being fraudulently used by workers at that location, and numerous victim complaints were received at HSI in connection with those stolen identities prior to the enforcement operation.
During the operation, HSI encountered approximately 76 unlawfully present aliens at the facility. These workers were using Social Security numbers that had not been issued to them. HSI referred several criminal allegations to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska. Among the criminal allegations referred are allegations of fraudulent use of Social Security numbers, assaults on federal officers and damage to federal property, illegal reentry of previously deported aliens, and other criminal concerns.
Possible charging determinations have not been made at this time as this is an active and ongoing investigation.
This case is part of the Take Back America Task Force, led by Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with support from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the United States Marshals Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Operation Take Back America is a nationwide federal initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.
ARLINGTON, TX, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greenway Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: GWTI) (“Greenway”), an advanced gas-to-liquids (“GTL”) and gas-to-hydrogen (“GTH”) technology development company, announced today that it has successfully uplisted its common stock from the OTC® Pink Market to the OTCQB® Venture Market (“OTCQB”). The uplisting was processed and approved by OTC Markets Group Inc., and Greenway’s common stock commenced trading on the OTCQB on June 20, 2025. Greenway will continue to trade under the ticker symbol “GWTI.” To be eligible for the OTCQB, companies must be current in their reporting and must undergo an annual verification and management certification process.
“This is a significant milestone supporting the growth of Greenway with our uplisting to the OTCQB,” said Kevin Jones, President of Greenway. “This reflects our commitment to enhancing transparency, increasing market visibility and providing enhanced opportunities for our shareholders. We expect our uplisting to the OTCQB® to allow access to a broader investor base, attract institutional investors and improve liquidity for our stock.”
About Greenway Technologies, Inc.
Based in Arlington, Texas, Greenway, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Greenway Innovative Energy, Inc., is engaged in the research and development of proprietary GTL and GTH syngas conversion systems that can be scaled to meet oil and gas field production requirements, or the requirements of various processes where natural gas is produced or available. Greenway’s patented technology has been integrated into its recently completed first-generation commercial G-Reformer™ unit, a unique component used to convert natural gas into synthesis gas (a mixture of Hydrogen and Carbon Monoxide). In the case of hydrogen creation, an additional new technology, the H-Reformer™, has been created which creates synthesis gas consisting of Hydrogen gas and CO2. When combined with an FT reactor and catalyst, G-Reformer™ units can be deployed to process a variety of natural gas streams, including pipeline gas, associated gas, flared gas, vented gas, coal-bed methane, and biomass to produce fuels including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and methanol as well as valuable chemical outputs. When derived from natural gas, these fuels are incrementally cleaner than conventionally produced oil-based fuels.
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London, UK, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RICH Miner, a trusted innovator in sustainable cloud mining solutions, has announced the rollout of its upgraded platform designed to help everyday crypto enthusiasts and investors generate consistent daily income without costly hardware, high electricity bills, or complicated setups.
As global demand for accessible and eco-friendly crypto mining grows, RICH Miner is expanding its reach with enhanced smart mining technology, clean energy operations, and flexible investment packages tailored to meet the needs of both beginners and experienced traders.
New users can get started immediately by registering at https://richminer.com and claiming a $15 welcome bonus to activate their first mining contract at no initial cost.
“We’re excited to launch the next chapter for RICH Miner, providing an intuitive, secure, and transparent way for people to earn crypto daily,” said Evans Krystal, spokesperson for RICH Miner. “Our platform uses AI-powered allocation and renewable energy to deliver a hassle-free income stream for anyone, whether they invest casually or actively manage portfolios on platforms like Robinhood.”
Highlights of the New RICH Miner Platform
✅ Instant Start, No Equipment Needed RICH Miner makes mining simple — users sign up, choose a plan, and begin earning daily crypto rewards with no maintenance or technical skills required.
✅ Green, Low-Carbon Mining All mining farms are powered by renewable sources, including wind, hydro, and solar energy, reducing environmental impact while ensuring uninterrupted performance.
✅ Smart AI Allocation RICH Miner’s intelligent system distributes computing resources efficiently, guaranteeing stable daily returns for thousands of users worldwide.
✅ Customizable Mining Packages Flexible contracts — starting from $100 and going up to $150,000 — allow users to scale their mining profits based on their budget and goals. Full plan details are available on the official website.
✅ Rapid Global Adoption With over 5 million users across North America, Asia, and Europe, RICH Miner continues to expand its global footprint and uphold strong compliance standards.
Simple Steps to Start Mining with RICH Miner
1️⃣ Register for free and claim your $15 bonus 2️⃣ Select a mining plan that fits your investment strategy 3️⃣ Earn daily income automatically 4️⃣ Withdraw profits securely, anytime
Contract Potential Profit Table
Contract Price
Contract duration
Daily income
Total revenue
$100
2
$3
$100.00 + $6
$700
8
$8.68
$500.00 + $69.44
$1,600
15
$21.60
$1600.00 + $324
$3,300
18
$46.20
$3300.00 + $831.60
$5,600
22
$84.00
$5600.00 + $1848
$8,800
28
$140.80
$8800.00 + $3942.40
For more information on contract options, security features, and user testimonials, visit the RICH Miner website.
Completely transparent and open – control your wealth freedom anytime, anywhere, and download the official APP with one click.
(Click to download mobile APP)
About RICH Miner RICH Miner is a UK-based leader in next-generation cloud mining, committed to delivering reliable, clean-energy-powered mining services that make passive crypto income accessible to everyone. Through advanced AI allocation and robust security systems, RICH Miner provides a worry-free mining experience with no hidden fees or technical barriers.
For media inquiries, please contact: RICH Miner info@richminer.com https://richminer.com
London, UK, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RICH Miner, a trusted innovator in sustainable cloud mining solutions, has announced the rollout of its upgraded platform designed to help everyday crypto enthusiasts and investors generate consistent daily income without costly hardware, high electricity bills, or complicated setups.
As global demand for accessible and eco-friendly crypto mining grows, RICH Miner is expanding its reach with enhanced smart mining technology, clean energy operations, and flexible investment packages tailored to meet the needs of both beginners and experienced traders.
New users can get started immediately by registering at https://richminer.com and claiming a $15 welcome bonus to activate their first mining contract at no initial cost.
“We’re excited to launch the next chapter for RICH Miner, providing an intuitive, secure, and transparent way for people to earn crypto daily,” said Evans Krystal, spokesperson for RICH Miner. “Our platform uses AI-powered allocation and renewable energy to deliver a hassle-free income stream for anyone, whether they invest casually or actively manage portfolios on platforms like Robinhood.”
Highlights of the New RICH Miner Platform
✅ Instant Start, No Equipment Needed RICH Miner makes mining simple — users sign up, choose a plan, and begin earning daily crypto rewards with no maintenance or technical skills required.
✅ Green, Low-Carbon Mining All mining farms are powered by renewable sources, including wind, hydro, and solar energy, reducing environmental impact while ensuring uninterrupted performance.
✅ Smart AI Allocation RICH Miner’s intelligent system distributes computing resources efficiently, guaranteeing stable daily returns for thousands of users worldwide.
✅ Customizable Mining Packages Flexible contracts — starting from $100 and going up to $150,000 — allow users to scale their mining profits based on their budget and goals. Full plan details are available on the official website.
✅ Rapid Global Adoption With over 5 million users across North America, Asia, and Europe, RICH Miner continues to expand its global footprint and uphold strong compliance standards.
Simple Steps to Start Mining with RICH Miner
1️⃣ Register for free and claim your $15 bonus 2️⃣ Select a mining plan that fits your investment strategy 3️⃣ Earn daily income automatically 4️⃣ Withdraw profits securely, anytime
Contract Potential Profit Table
Contract Price
Contract duration
Daily income
Total revenue
$100
2
$3
$100.00 + $6
$700
8
$8.68
$500.00 + $69.44
$1,600
15
$21.60
$1600.00 + $324
$3,300
18
$46.20
$3300.00 + $831.60
$5,600
22
$84.00
$5600.00 + $1848
$8,800
28
$140.80
$8800.00 + $3942.40
For more information on contract options, security features, and user testimonials, visit the RICH Miner website.
Completely transparent and open – control your wealth freedom anytime, anywhere, and download the official APP with one click.
(Click to download mobile APP)
About RICH Miner RICH Miner is a UK-based leader in next-generation cloud mining, committed to delivering reliable, clean-energy-powered mining services that make passive crypto income accessible to everyone. Through advanced AI allocation and robust security systems, RICH Miner provides a worry-free mining experience with no hidden fees or technical barriers.
For media inquiries, please contact: RICH Miner info@richminer.com https://richminer.com
What does it mean to live a good life? Psychologists and social scientists have been focusing on a new idea called flourishing – a sense of well-being that goes beyond just happiness or success. It’s about your whole life being good, including how you interact with other people and your community. So then, how do Africans fare when it comes to flourishing?
Victor Counted is a psychological scientist whose research across 40 African countries offers a data-rich rethinking of flourishing on the continent. His findings challenge the dominant narrative that Africa is “lagging behind” in development by showing a more nuanced picture of what it means to live a good life. We asked him more.
What is flourishing?
Flourishing is more than economic growth or individual happiness. It’s a multidimensional state of being that reflects how people feel about their lives and how well their lives are actually going. So it also measures people’s values within their community.
The idea of well-being often carries a Eurocentric emphasis on the individual – personal satisfaction, autonomy, achievement. Flourishing accounts for how whole a person is in relation to their environment.
It includes the social, spiritual and ecological contexts in which one lives. So, it’s not just about how one feels, but how one lives – fully, meaningfully and in a satisfying relationship with the world around us.
What’s the Global Flourishing Study?
The Global Flourishing Study tries to measure global patterns of human flourishing. It’s an ongoing five-year longitudinal study in over 200,000 participants across 22 countries.
I was one of the team of global scholars brought together to examine the trends on what it means to live well across cultures and life circumstances.
The study identifies six key dimensions of flourishing:
Happiness and life satisfaction
Mental and physical health
Meaning and purpose
Character and virtue
Close social relationships
Financial and material stability
Participants rate how they’re doing in each of these areas on a scale from 0 to 10. Further questions capture experiences related to trust, loneliness, hope, resilience, and other related well-being variables.
Of the 22 nations, five were African: Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania and Egypt.
While these countries didn’t top the global rankings (Indonesia and Mexico did), Nigeria, Kenya and Egypt all reported relatively high flourishing scores, especially when well-being was considered apart from financial status.
Nigeria, for example, ranked 5th globally in flourishing scores that excluded financial indicators – ahead of many wealthier nations. Nigerians indicated strengths in social relationships, character and virtues (like forgiveness or helping others). But potential areas of growth included financial well-being, housing, ethnic discrimination and education.
Overall, this suggests that while material resources matter, they’re not the only thing that determines well-being. Kenya ranked 7th, Egypt 10th, Tanzania 11th and South Africa 13th. Each showed unique strengths in areas like meaning, social connection or mental health.
You did a separate study on flourishing in Africa. What did you find?
In a 2024 study we analysed data from the Gallup World Poll (2020–2022) to explore 38 indicators of well-being across 40 African countries.
This study offered a more detailed and culture-sensitive picture of how Africans experience and prioritise flourishing. The dimensions explored were derived from both local and universal sources, allowing for regionally relevant insights.
We found that African populations often score high in meaning, character and social relationships – despite economic hardship. This offers an important corrective to western assumptions about well-being.
Some of our key findings were:
● There is significant diversity between and within African countries. Mauritius consistently ranked highest in life evaluations (overall satisfaction with their lives), while countries like Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe scored lowest.
● East African countries such as Rwanda and Ethiopia showed strong performance in social well-being indicators (like feeling respected or learning new things daily) even when economic indicators were low.
● Countries in West Africa, such as Senegal and Ghana, scored high in emotional well-being, with many people reporting positive daily emotions like enjoyment and laughter.
● Southern African nations, despite challenges like income inequality, displayed resilience through strong community ties and cultural practices rooted in the philosophy of ubuntu.
The results reinforced that flourishing in Africa cannot only be reduced to gross domestic product (GDP) per capita (a measure of the average economic output per person in a country) – nor to western norms of success.
What can African countries focus on to flourish?
In my view, the path to greater flourishing lies in embracing local knowledge and investing in culturally relevant development priorities. Instead of following western pathways – centred on individual advancement – Africa can model alternative flourishing pathways that reflect what matters most to African people.
1. Prioritise local knowledge systems
African ideas about a connected society – like ubuntu (southern Africa), ujamaa (east Africa), teranga or wazobia (west Africa), and al-musawat wal tarahum (north Africa) teach people to care for each other and live in peace. These values help people live meaningful lives and can inform leadership and legislation.
2. Redefine development metrics
Western development models focus on individual achievement, economic output and material consumption. GDP per capita fails to capture the everyday realities and aspirations of African communities. We should also measure things like how happy people are, how hopeful they feel about the future, how strong and resilient their communities are, and how clean, safe and dignifying their living environments are.
This is not a new idea – for years development scholars have called for a shift away from narrow economic indicators toward a focus on human dignity, agency, and the real opportunities people have to pursue the lives they value. What’s new is the growing availability of data and the momentum to take these alternative metrics seriously in shaping national policies and priorities.
3. Invest in education for character development
Quality education is essential to unlocking the continent’s potential to flourish. But Africa needs more than just academic skills and workforce readiness – it needs a strategy for intentional development of values and habits that shape how a person thinks, feels, and acts with integrity.
Part of the problem lies in how the humanities – fields like history, literature, philosophy, and religious studies – are often undervalued or underfunded in education systems. But it is precisely these disciplines that nurture moral imagination, critical reflection, and civic responsibility. We need educational models that form not just workers, but whole persons – people who can think ethically, act responsibly, and lead with character in their communities.
What does Africa offer the world in terms of flourishing?
Africa is not waiting to be saved. Across the continent, people are building communities of care, cultivating joy amid hardship, and passing on values of unity, faith, and compassion. This is what development looks like when rooted in human dignity.
Africa flourishing goals offer an alternative vision for development – one that starts with what Africa already has, not what it lacks. These are locally emic aspirations for well-being. They are shaped by Africa’s indigenous knowledge systems, cultural values, and religious/spiritual traditions. Pursuing these goals means prioritising wholeness over wealth, community over consumption, and resilience over rescue.
The continent has so much to offer the world: wisdom, strong community values, and ways of staying resilient and living fully even in hard times. But many of these local insights are missing in the global science of well-being.
Victor Counted consults for Africa Flourishing Initiative
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Victor Counted, Associate Professor of Psychology, Regent University
What does it mean to live a good life? Psychologists and social scientists have been focusing on a new idea called flourishing – a sense of well-being that goes beyond just happiness or success. It’s about your whole life being good, including how you interact with other people and your community. So then, how do Africans fare when it comes to flourishing?
Victor Counted is a psychological scientist whose research across 40 African countries offers a data-rich rethinking of flourishing on the continent. His findings challenge the dominant narrative that Africa is “lagging behind” in development by showing a more nuanced picture of what it means to live a good life. We asked him more.
What is flourishing?
Flourishing is more than economic growth or individual happiness. It’s a multidimensional state of being that reflects how people feel about their lives and how well their lives are actually going. So it also measures people’s values within their community.
The idea of well-being often carries a Eurocentric emphasis on the individual – personal satisfaction, autonomy, achievement. Flourishing accounts for how whole a person is in relation to their environment.
It includes the social, spiritual and ecological contexts in which one lives. So, it’s not just about how one feels, but how one lives – fully, meaningfully and in a satisfying relationship with the world around us.
What’s the Global Flourishing Study?
The Global Flourishing Study tries to measure global patterns of human flourishing. It’s an ongoing five-year longitudinal study in over 200,000 participants across 22 countries.
I was one of the team of global scholars brought together to examine the trends on what it means to live well across cultures and life circumstances.
The study identifies six key dimensions of flourishing:
Happiness and life satisfaction
Mental and physical health
Meaning and purpose
Character and virtue
Close social relationships
Financial and material stability
Participants rate how they’re doing in each of these areas on a scale from 0 to 10. Further questions capture experiences related to trust, loneliness, hope, resilience, and other related well-being variables.
Of the 22 nations, five were African: Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania and Egypt.
While these countries didn’t top the global rankings (Indonesia and Mexico did), Nigeria, Kenya and Egypt all reported relatively high flourishing scores, especially when well-being was considered apart from financial status.
Courtesy Victor Counted
Nigeria, for example, ranked 5th globally in flourishing scores that excluded financial indicators – ahead of many wealthier nations. Nigerians indicated strengths in social relationships, character and virtues (like forgiveness or helping others). But potential areas of growth included financial well-being, housing, ethnic discrimination and education.
Overall, this suggests that while material resources matter, they’re not the only thing that determines well-being. Kenya ranked 7th, Egypt 10th, Tanzania 11th and South Africa 13th. Each showed unique strengths in areas like meaning, social connection or mental health.
You did a separate study on flourishing in Africa. What did you find?
In a 2024 study we analysed data from the Gallup World Poll (2020–2022) to explore 38 indicators of well-being across 40 African countries.
This study offered a more detailed and culture-sensitive picture of how Africans experience and prioritise flourishing. The dimensions explored were derived from both local and universal sources, allowing for regionally relevant insights.
We found that African populations often score high in meaning, character and social relationships – despite economic hardship. This offers an important corrective to western assumptions about well-being.
Some of our key findings were:
● There is significant diversity between and within African countries. Mauritius consistently ranked highest in life evaluations (overall satisfaction with their lives), while countries like Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe scored lowest.
● East African countries such as Rwanda and Ethiopia showed strong performance in social well-being indicators (like feeling respected or learning new things daily) even when economic indicators were low.
● Countries in West Africa, such as Senegal and Ghana, scored high in emotional well-being, with many people reporting positive daily emotions like enjoyment and laughter.
● Southern African nations, despite challenges like income inequality, displayed resilience through strong community ties and cultural practices rooted in the philosophy of ubuntu.
The results reinforced that flourishing in Africa cannot only be reduced to gross domestic product (GDP) per capita (a measure of the average economic output per person in a country) – nor to western norms of success.
What can African countries focus on to flourish?
In my view, the path to greater flourishing lies in embracing local knowledge and investing in culturally relevant development priorities. Instead of following western pathways – centred on individual advancement – Africa can model alternative flourishing pathways that reflect what matters most to African people.
1. Prioritise local knowledge systems
African ideas about a connected society – like ubuntu (southern Africa), ujamaa (east Africa), teranga or wazobia (west Africa), and al-musawat wal tarahum (north Africa) teach people to care for each other and live in peace. These values help people live meaningful lives and can inform leadership and legislation.
2. Redefine development metrics
Western development models focus on individual achievement, economic output and material consumption. GDP per capita fails to capture the everyday realities and aspirations of African communities. We should also measure things like how happy people are, how hopeful they feel about the future, how strong and resilient their communities are, and how clean, safe and dignifying their living environments are.
This is not a new idea – for years development scholars have called for a shift away from narrow economic indicators toward a focus on human dignity, agency, and the real opportunities people have to pursue the lives they value. What’s new is the growing availability of data and the momentum to take these alternative metrics seriously in shaping national policies and priorities.
3. Invest in education for character development
Quality education is essential to unlocking the continent’s potential to flourish. But Africa needs more than just academic skills and workforce readiness – it needs a strategy for intentional development of values and habits that shape how a person thinks, feels, and acts with integrity.
Part of the problem lies in how the humanities – fields like history, literature, philosophy, and religious studies – are often undervalued or underfunded in education systems. But it is precisely these disciplines that nurture moral imagination, critical reflection, and civic responsibility. We need educational models that form not just workers, but whole persons – people who can think ethically, act responsibly, and lead with character in their communities.
What does Africa offer the world in terms of flourishing?
Africa is not waiting to be saved. Across the continent, people are building communities of care, cultivating joy amid hardship, and passing on values of unity, faith, and compassion. This is what development looks like when rooted in human dignity.
Africa flourishing goals offer an alternative vision for development – one that starts with what Africa already has, not what it lacks. These are locally emic aspirations for well-being. They are shaped by Africa’s indigenous knowledge systems, cultural values, and religious/spiritual traditions. Pursuing these goals means prioritising wholeness over wealth, community over consumption, and resilience over rescue.
The continent has so much to offer the world: wisdom, strong community values, and ways of staying resilient and living fully even in hard times. But many of these local insights are missing in the global science of well-being.
– Which African countries are flourishing? Scientists have a new way of measuring well-being – https://theconversation.com/which-african-countries-are-flourishing-scientists-have-a-new-way-of-measuring-well-being-257458
Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth
June 21, 2025
[CHICAGO, IL] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton today joined Chicago-area health care advocates, Medicaid recipients and their families to call out the Trump Administration and Republican’s dangerous, relentless attempts to slash Medicaid with their Big, Beautiful Betrayal. Duckworth spoke in support and defense of the millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid including pregnant women, children with disabilities as well as people in nursing homes—and demanded that Republicans put their constituents’ lives ahead of Trump’s ego by working with Democrats to protect the critical basic needs program. Photos from the press conference are available on Senator Duckworth’s website.
“Republicans told us in Project 2025 that they’d come for Medicaid—and this is one of the rare times the GOP is actually keeping its word,” Duckworth said. “Make no mistake: there’s no way to pay for Trump’s $4 trillion tax break for billionaires without putting it on the backs of Americans who are already struggling to pay the bills. As Republicansthreatened health care for 16 million Americans—including 3.4 million Illinoisans—to appease Trump and his billionaire buddies, I’ll keep working with Illinois health care advocates to protect and defend Medicaid.”
“Since we saw the earliest versions of the Big Ugly Bill, it has been clear that Congressional Republicans have no intention of passing a budget that works for all, nor do they care about the harm that will fall on working families if they succeed. Nothing makes their priorities more obvious than the axe hovering over Medicaid.” said Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton. “Grandparents thrown out of nursing homes, farmers and rural families with no hospital to call in an emergency – that’s who the Trump administration is throwing under the bus to cover a tax cut for billionaires. That’s not who we are in Illinois. Everyone – no matter their zip code or who they voted for – deserves access to healthcare.”
“Mental health is not optional. It is essential. And Medicaid is how we fund it. We must invest in the care that gives people a real chance at recovery,” said Sara Gray, Executive Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Illinois.
“The proposed Medicaid cuts would have devastating consequences for older adults and the caregivers who support them. Medicaid is not just a safety net—it is a lifeline that provides access to home and community-based services, long-term care, and essential health coverage. These cuts would threaten the independence, dignity, and well-being of millions of older Americans. We urge lawmakers to prioritize the needs of aging adults and protect the integrity of Medicaid,” said Diane Slezak, President of AgeOptions.
“We are facing some of the most dangerous threats the disability community has seen,” said Karen Tamley, President and CEO of Access Living, a disability service and advocacy center in Chicago. “Congress is considering budget proposals that would slash billions from Medicaid—the lifeline that makes it possible for disabled people to live, work, and thrive. These aren’t just numbers on a page—these cuts would take away life sustaining healthcare, personal care assistants, medical equipment, and essential therapies our community relies on.”
Last month, Duckworth joined Caring Across Generations’ 24-hour Capitol Hill vigil to call out Donald Trump and Elon Musk for their heartless, relentless attempts to slash Medicaid funding.
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments
Speech
The UK unequivocally condemns the Taliban’s edict denying women their right to education: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan.
President, since our last Council briefing on Afghanistan, another school year has begun with secondary schools and higher education remaining closed to women and girls.
It is now over three years since the Taliban’s edict denying them their right to education.
The United Kingdom continues to unequivocally condemn this ban and urges its immediate reversal.
Education is not the only sector from which half of Afghanistan’s population is barred.
We remain deeply concerned by the Taliban’s shortsighted ban on women’s medical education and by the challenges Afghan women and girls face in accessing life-saving healthcare, including sexual and reproductive health services.
As we heard from Ms Bahous, nearly 8 in 10 young Afghan women are excluded from education, employment and training opportunities.
It is unacceptable that the Taliban’s restrictive edicts deny Afghan women and girls their rights and fundamental freedoms.
The United Kingdom supports calls for greater accountability efforts, including the referral of Afghanistan to the International Court of Justice for violations of CEDAW, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
The Taliban must also recognise the negative impact of their draconian policies on Afghanistan’s economic growth and long-term prosperity.
As Director Bahous has highlighted, the Taliban’s ban on secondary education for girls is estimated to cost $1.5 billion by 2030
During the last financial year, the UK distributed over $230 million in assistance to the Afghan people.
Last week, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation, we announced a new food security initiative, responding to climate-related challenges through the delivery of drought-resistant seeds and more nutritious crops, improved irrigation and training in sustainable farming practices.
Half a million Afghans are set to benefit from this UK-funded programme.
The UK has also continued to engage constructively with the UN-led process, including the comprehensive approach.
But reliance on humanitarian assistance is not sustainable in the long term, and the UK’s continued engagement in a process in which the Taliban are not fully committed or willing to take meaningful steps towards meeting their international obligations is not guaranteed.
We therefore urge the Taliban to reverse course and demonstrate their readiness to work towards an Afghanistan at peace with itself, its neighbours and the international community.
The Armed Forces Flag was raised today following a ceremony outside Plymouth Guildhall, marking the start of Armed Forces Week.
The ceremony was attended by the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Kathy Watkin and Captain Iain Ritchie representing the Naval Base Commander, alongside other military and civic leaders.
The flag will be flown all week, as events take place across the city, including the Strength of Spirit Games Rehabilitation Triathlon, hosted by the Royal Navy on Thursday 26 June and Armed Forces Day in association with Babcock International, on Saturday 28 June, both on Plymouth Hoe.
Councillor Sally Haydon, Cabinet Member for Events, said: “Plymouth is incredibly proud of its military history and Armed Forces based in the city. Armed Forces Week is an opportunity to celebrate and say thank you to our military, from serving personnel to reservists, veterans and cadets, for all the admirable work they do.
“On Thursday we are extremely privileged to be able to hold the Strength of Spirit Games, ahead of celebrating Armed Forces Day on Plymouth Hoe, which is looking to be a truly spectacular event.”
Captain Iain Richie, HMNB Devonport’s Captain of the Base (COB) said: “Armed Forces Week in Plymouth is a celebration of the strong relationship between the Armed Forces based in and around the city and the community that supports us. People will know that ships, submarines, Commandos, Gunners, and medical personnel from Plymouth are continually deployed to protect the UK and provide stability around the globe; none of that would be possible without the support of the people of Plymouth. Events this week will showcase our close bond with the city.”
Visitors are encouraged to come along to Plymouth Hoe and watch the athletes compete in the Strength of Spirit Games Rehabilitation Triathlon, sponsored by AECOM and Defence Recovery. The event starts with the swim at Tinside Lido, followed by the cycle and static row, before crossing the all-important finish line!
For the second year running the games will include the Plymouth School Sports Partnership Junior Rowing Challenge, sponsored by AECOM, from 10am to 11.15am, also on Plymouth Hoe. This will see children from military families will take part in their own thrilling rowing challenge, representing 24 local primary schools.
Darren Carlile, Head of National Security UK&I AECOM, said: “AECOM is proud to stand behind the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel and veterans. As a former member of the Corps of Royal Engineers and a colleague to many fellow veterans, I witness daily the exceptional skills and value they bring to our organisation.
“We’re honoured to once again support the Strength of Spirit Games, including the inspiring Rehabilitation Triathlon, and we’ll be cheering on all the remarkable athletes taking part. We’re also thrilled to back the Plymouth School Sports Partnership Junior Rowing Challenge and wish every student competing the very best of luck.”
There will be plenty more interactive displays, military equipment, thrilling demonstrations, and entertainment to enjoy at Armed Forces Day, delivered in association with Babcock , on Saturday, from 10am. Visitors can get up close to the Merlin Mk4 helicopter and chat to the aircrew, and watch an air demonstration from 4pm, with the Swordfish W5856, Yak-52 and the Black Cats Helicopter Display. (Subject to weather).
John Gane, Site Managing Director of Babcock’s Devonport facility, said: “Celebrating the significant contribution that our Armed Forces bring to the nation through this series of events is fantastic. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, an employer of veterans and reservists, and one of the UK’s largest defence businesses, it is a privilege to support Plymouth Armed Forces Day again this year.
“We’ve got an action-packed display planned on 28 June, featuring plenty of hands-on activities for all ages, including a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) challenges to try, and where you can find out more about the wide range of career opportunities available, including our award-winning apprenticeships.”
Armed Forces Day will see ‘villages’ set up across the Hoe, from each Military Service, Emergency Services and the Veterans Village supported by the Royal British Legion Devon County, which includes over 100 charities and organisations offering information and advice, plus lots of hands-on activities to try.
There will be a range of live music performances throughout the day, finishing with a free evening concert, sponsored by C&G Catering, featuring: Company B, Not the Cowboys, Be Here Now and Good Times.
For all the latest information about Plymouth Armed Forces Day including the full programme, and the Strength of Spirit Games, visit: plymoutharmedforcesday.co.uk.
Pictured L-R: Paul Tamati (Director of Development, Community and Wellbeing, ABC Council), Cllr Paul Berry, Alderman Paul Greenfield, Cllr Joy Ferguson, Adrian Farrell (Chair of BPA), Nicola Wilson (Head of Economic Development, ABC Council), Cllr Tim McClelland (Chair of Economic Development and Regeneration Committee), Cllr Kyle Savage, and Ethna McNamee (Invest NI). Adrian Farrell Ð Chairperson, BPA with Paul Tamati Ð Director of Development, Community & Wellbeing, ABC Council; Cllr Paul Berry, Cllr Paul Greenfield, Cllr Joy Ferguson, Nicola Wilson – ABC Council, Cllr Tim McClelland, Cllr Kyle Savage and Ethna McNamee Ð Regional Manager, Western Office, Invest NI 20 June 2025 SRC Banbridge Co.Down CREDIT: LiamMcArdle.com
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has welcomed the latest Business Confidence Index for the borough, which highlights strong entrepreneurial ambition among local firms—but also underlines the need to remove key barriers to growth.
The 2025 Index, launched by the Business Partnership Alliance (BPA) at an event in Southern Regional College, Banbridge on Friday 20th June, provides a vital insight into business sentiment and trading conditions across the area. Now in its second year, the research is a valuable tool for the Council and its partners as they work together to shape future economic priorities.
Despite a challenging economic backdrop, nearly half (49%) of businesses in the borough still plan to grow—demonstrating remarkable resilience and optimism. However, findings also show that a lack of available land and suitable premises is increasingly stalling progress. More than one-third of surveyed businesses said they expect to move premises in future, with a further 10% needing to relocate urgently but struggling to find suitable space.
Councillor Tim McClelland, Chair of the Council’s Economic Development and Regeneration Committee, said: “This year’s Business Confidence Index clearly demonstrates the resilience and ambition of our local business community—despite the economic headwinds, nearly half of our firms are still planning for growth. That’s an incredibly encouraging sign. However, the findings also highlight structural barriers that we must address. As a Council, we are committed to working with partners through the Business Partnership Alliance and beyond to create the right conditions for growth, investment, and long-term economic success across the borough.”
Chairperson of the BPA, Adrian Farrell, opened Friday’s event by highlighting that this research forms the foundation of the BPA’s lobbying priorities for the year ahead. “We’ll use these findings to engage with local, regional and central government on the real issues affecting businesses in our borough,” he said. “Top of the list is the need for action on space to grow—without it, businesses are being held back.”
The findings were presented to attendees and prompted a lively panel discussion featuring councillors Joy Ferguson, Kyle Savage and Tim McClelland. Invest NI’s Ethna McNamee welcomed the research and emphasised the need for more creative thinking around workspace solutions, while ABC Council’s Director of Development, Community and Wellbeing, Paul Tamati reaffirmed the Council’s support for growing and ambitious businesses.
The Index shows that the ABC borough continues to be seen as a desirable location for business, with high scores for quality of life, education, infrastructure, and workforce availability.
Concluding the event, Adrian Farrell reinforced the importance of working together:
“The message from today was clear—collaboration is key. In these uncertain times, we must support one another and maintain the shared ambition to grow. BPA is committed to keeping up the pressure, and to working with our partners to ensure that the Borough continues to thrive.”
There are only three days to go until the Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart by-election on Thursday, June 26.
We’re urging residents in the ward to return their postal ballots, go to a polling station to cast their votes and be mindful of the accessibility arrangements in place this Thursday.
Any resident in the area aged 16 and over and who has registered can vote to elect one new councillor in the by-election. The current electorate is 18,945.
Bringing a poll card, while not necessary, is strongly encouraged as it will make the voting process quicker.
Returning Officer for Edinburgh, Paul Lawrence said:
With the by-election fast approaching, I’d encourage all residents of the Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart ward to head to their local polling station this Thursday. Please remember to bring your poll card.
The councillor you elect will represent your community on key issues both within the ward and across Edinburgh – so make sure you take this important opportunity to make your voice heard.
To make sure your vote is counted, if you’ve received a postal ballot, please return it as soon as possible.
If you need any assistance when casting your vote in person, please speak to one of our colleagues at our polling stations.
Our elections pages provide useful information on how the Single Transferable Vote system works – you can rank candidates in order of preference, choosing as many or few as you like.
We’re also highlighting the accessibility arrangements in place at all polling stations to help everyone cast their votes:
Pencil grips
A dedicated phone line to hear the ballot paper read out on their phones (0131 392 8556)
Magnifying glasses
Additional lighting if needed for the polling booth
Braille overlay for people with sight loss
Coloured overlay sheets for people with dyslexia
Oversized ballot papers
Polling station colleagues can also help guide you to the voting booth and to mark your vote, if needed.
You may take your phone into the polling booth to use a magnifier or text-to-speech app.
A project to enhance three public spaces on Moston Lane has been completed and unveiled formally to the public this weekend, signalling the start of a wide range of investment projects in the communit
A project to enhance three public spaces on Moston Lane has been completed and unveiled formally to the public this weekend, signalling the start of a wide range of investment projects in the community.
Ahead of the annual Africa Day celebration on Moston Lane, a planting ceremony was held in the Peace Gardens to mark the official reopening of the refurbished pocket parks.
The revived Peace Gardens, St Dunstan’s Green and the Simpson Memorial Hall Garden will each create areas of peace and quiet reflection for local residents to enjoy and encourage people to spend time on the high street.
Funded by the UK Government, this initial investment on Moston Lane followed consultation with local people and businesses that helped create a long-term development plan for the area.
Improvements to the local environment making it cleaner and more welcoming have already been completed, including changes to commercial waste collection to reduce litter issues, alongside new alleygating schemes to improve safety in local residential areas.
Highways investment both on the Lane and adjacent streets – including additional bollards, new road markings, and relocating certain loading bays – will improve road safety and address dangerous parking, creating a more welcoming environment for pedestrians and cyclists.
The Simpson Memorial Hall also received substantial investment as part of this programme, with repairs to the roof, brickwork and windows.
Looking ahead to the long-term regeneration opportunities in the Moston Lane regeneration framework, the Council is going to establish a forum for residents and businesses in and around Moston Lane to help shape the development plans for new public spaces, housing and businesses as they come forward.
The group would be a chance to find out more about the long-term plans for the neighbourhood and help guide emerging proposals for future investment, while also acting as advocates for the community.
More details, including how people can become involved, will be revealed later this summer.
Long term investment in Moston
North Manchester is a priority for Council-led investment with Moston Lane an important element of the city-wide district centre programme to deliver new jobs, impactful community and neighbourhood projects and homes – with a focus on affordable tenures.
Moston Lane will be regenerated with hundreds of new homes, space for a new public square, and local businesses. The search for a development delivery partner will conclude later in the year.
New housing in this area remains a key priority to help meet demand for quality, sustainable and affordable homes in the city – and the Council is working closely with the city’s housing providers to maintain a pipeline of home building in the area.
The first housing completions are already underway, with One Manchester constructing 60 new low carbon, affordable homes on the adjacent former Manchester College Campus.
Jigsaw Housing are also delivering 20 new affordable homes for social rent on Sulby Street along with a site on Kenyon Lane to construct nine affordable homes at the Manchester Living Rent as part of Project 500.
While One Manchester are developing 29 affordable homes for social rent on Winston Road, Hodge Street and Lordship Close – another Project 500 site in Moston.
“North Manchester is an area of key focus for Council investment to build quality new homes, improve neighbourhoods and create jobs for our residents. Part of this is our commitment to investing in our high streets as the beating hearts of our communities – and Moston Lane is a great example of this.
“This is about creating district centres that our residents can be proud of. Spaces that attract visitors to support local businesses and create opportunities for local economic growth.
“These initial projects to create new and improved green spaces on Moston Lane is only the beginning for this community that will see hundreds of new homes – with a focus on genuinely social rent and affordable housing – a new public square and opportunities for new shops and businesses.”
Cllr Gavin White, Manchester City Council’s executive member for housing and development, said:
“Moston Lane is an incredibly important space for the local community and is brimming with untapped potential. Our investment has now begun with three improved green, tranquil pocket parks for local people to enjoy and encourage them to spend time on their high street. But it really is a case of watch this space for Moston because there is far more to come – and we look forward to continuing the conversation with local residents about the future of their neighbourhood.”
John Curtin, organising member of Africa Day on Moston Lane, said:
“There’s huge pride in the Moston community and we know that lots of local people have been calling for investment on the Lane for some time to support the local businesses and bring more people to our high street. It’s great to open the new mini parks open to the public this week – already it feels like a change in our neighbourhoood. But there’s more to come – and I can’t wait to see it.”
Leader of the Council Bev Craig welcomes the new strategy that has the potential to create jobs, while attracting new business and supporting growth.
Cllr Craig said:
“Manchester is the fastest-growing UK city and will be at the forefront of creating thousands of new jobs and growing the country’s economy. Finally, we have a Government with a long term national Industrial Strategy focused on attracting investment, making it easier for businesses to grow, protecting jobs and -crucially – backing our plans locally. Having just returned from a Greater Manchester International Trade Mission, we know the difference this makes.
“Manchester already has globally recognised strengths in many of the key priority sectors identified – such as life sciences, professional, legal and business services, creative industries and digital, tech and AI – this will supercharge them even more.
“It’s great to see the Government announce an Industrial Strategy Council to oversee delivery and even better news that Manchester has been chosen as its headquarters. In a changing world, the world’s first industrial city is well-placed to help shape the dynamic industries of the future.”
Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –
On June 21, 2025, as part of the Youth Day of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), a solemn awards ceremony was held for the winners of the XXII season of the All-Russian competition “My Country – My Russia”.
Rector of the State University of Management Vladimir Stroyev presented awards to the winners in the nomination “Transport. Communication routes of my country”. The coordinator of experts in this area, including teachers of our university, was the director of the Institute of Economics and Finance of the State University of Management Galina Sorokina.
“For many years now I have been taking part in the award ceremony and in the competition as a whole. Our teachers and students also actively participate. Every year during the selection and evaluation of works, we are all inspired by the ideas of the children. I am convinced every time that there are many passionate, beautiful and good people in our country,” said Vladimir Stroyev.
In addition, Victoria Kostikova, a graduate of the Institute of Economics and Finance of the State University of Management this year in the International Management program, became the winner of the competition in the nomination “My Hospitable Russia” with the International Educational Project “Teleport”.
“The project provides an opportunity for foreign students to become researchers of Russian culture, tell their stories, and share them with the world. Behind this project is friendship, which is stronger than borders and prejudices. We study the past through cultural heritage, explore the present through travel and dialogue, and together we shape a multipolar future where Russia is perceived not as an abstraction, but as a country of people to which one wants to return,” Victoria said about her project.
Let us recall that 183 participants aged 18 and over made it to the final stage of the “My Country – My Russia” competition, and the prize places were taken by 39 authors of the best projects aimed at the socio-economic development of Russian territories.
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Today, Education Minister Everett Hindley joined representatives from the Saskatoon Public School Division, Saskatoon Tribal Council, Gabriel Dumont Métis Local 11 and other partners to mark the start of construction on the new City Centre School in Saskatoon with a sod-turning ceremony.
“This school infrastructure project is a testament to our government’s commitment to providing safe and supportive learning environments for our province’s students,” Hindley said. “The new school will provide high-quality education spaces that serve the needs of students and families for years to come. This build will be in addition to the 11 new schools already completed in Saskatoon, since we formed government.”
“We are very excited to announce the start of construction on the Saskatoon City Centre School,” SaskBuilds and Procurement Minister David Marit said. “This build shows our province’s focus on building modern infrastructure for future generations and supporting strong and growing communities.”
The new school will accommodate up to 400 Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8 public school students from King George, Pleasant Hill, and Riversdale neighbourhoods, in addition to providing 74 new child care spaces.
“This is an exciting and significant milestone in realizing this long-awaited and much-needed school,” Saskatoon Public Schools Board of Education Chair Kim Stranden said. “This school will be the innovative facility that area students deserve.”
The total construction cost for the project is $31.3 million and covers both site work and construction. Since 2008, the Government of Saskatchewan has committed approximately $2.8 billion toward school infrastructure. This includes 74 new schools, 31 major renovation projects and 10 minor renovation projects.
IAM International President Brian Bryant has appointed Bill LePinske to serve as Midwest Territory Coordinator, effective June 1, 2025.
LePinske had served as an International Representative after joining the Midwest Territory’s staff in 2017. He has most recently served as the territory’s National Labor Relations Board representative, which helps file for union elections for workers to join the IAM.
“Bill is a longtime IAM member and has been instrumental in organizing and servicing our members throughout the Midwest for many years,” said IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli. “We’re excited to welcome Bill to this new role and continuing to provide the best representation possible to our proud membership.”
LePinske initiated into IAM Local 701 in 2002 when he helped organize his Joliet Dodge shop. He served as Shop Steward before being appointed to the position of organizer in 2011, and then to the position of Business Representative in 2014.
He has also served as a delegate to the 2012 and 2016 IAM International Conventions, the IAM Illinois State Council, and the Chicago Federation of Labor.
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A federal jury convicted Stephanie Hockridge, a founder of the lender service provider Blueacorn, on Friday in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain tens of millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief money guaranteed by the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Hockridge, also known as Stephanie Reis, 42, of Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, and previously of Arizona, conspired with others to submit false and fraudulent PPP loan applications, including by fabricating documents that falsified income and payroll in order to receive loan funds for which they were not eligible.
“This defendant exploited a national emergency to personally profit from a taxpayer-funded program intended to support vulnerable individuals and small businesses,” said Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “This conviction demonstrates the Department’s commitment to holding individuals accountable for defrauding the government and wasting taxpayer money.”
“During a time of crisis in our country, this defendant abused the generosity of the American people by stealing money dedicated to the survival of small businesses to fraudulently enrich herself,” said Acting U. S. Attorney Nancy E. Larson for the Northern District of Texas. “We are proud of the diligent work of our law enforcement partners to hold her accountable and bring her to justice. Make no mistake, our efforts to bring such fraudsters to justice are ongoing.”
“Hockridge’s conviction demonstrates the FBI’s continued commitment to protecting taxpayer-funded programs from fraud and abuse,” said Assistant Director Jose A. Perez of the FBI Criminal Investigative Division. “This program was designed to provide critical funds to those struggling during a national crisis, not line the pockets of people seeking to exploit government assistance. The FBI remains committed to pursuing anyone who abuses the public trust for personal gain.”
“Ms. Hockridge defrauded the federal government of millions of dollars in pandemic relief funds for her own personal gain and has been brought to justice,” said Special Agent in Charge Jon Ellwanger of the Office of Inspector General for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Western Region. “We are proud to have worked with our federal law enforcement partners to hold Ms. Hockridge accountable.”
“Exploiting the Small Business Administration’s pandemic relief programs for personal gain is an egregious theft of taxpayer funds,” said Deputy Inspector General Sheldon Shoemaker of the SBA Office of Inspector General. “SBA OIG will aggressively root out fraud to protect the integrity of SBA’s programs, which are intended to provide vital assistance to the nation’s small businesses. I want to thank the U. S. Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement partners for their dedication and commitment to seeing justice served.”
“This verdict is a victory for justice, accountability, and the American public,” said Special Agent in Charge Christopher J. Altemus Jr. of the IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Dallas Field Office. “In a time of crisis, the Paycheck Protection Program was created as a lifeline to keep small businesses afloat and families fed. Ms. Hockridge saw it as an opportunity to enrich herself. Driven by greed, she used her business to steal millions of dollars intended for those in need. The women and men of IRS-CI will continue to protect what’s right and stand firmly with the honest business owners who play by the rules.”
As proven at trial, Hockridge co-founded Blueacorn in April 2020, purportedly to assist small businesses and individuals in obtaining PPP loans. To get larger loans for certain PPP applicants, Hockridge and her co-conspirators fabricated documents, including payroll records, tax documentation, and bank statements. Hockridge and her co-conspirators charged borrowers kickbacks based on a percentage of the funds received.
As part of the scheme, Hockridge and others offered a personalized service to their clients called “VIPPP” to help potential borrowers complete PPP loan applications. Hockridge recruited co-conspirators to work as VIPPP referral agents and coach borrowers on how to submit false PPP loan applications. To get more kickbacks from borrowers and a higher percentage of lender fees from the SBA, Hockridge and her co-conspirators submitted PPP loan applications that they knew contained materially false information. In total, Hockridge and her coconspirators processed tens of millions of dollars in fraudulent PPP loans. Hockridge was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and acquitted of four counts of wire fraud. She is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 10 and faces up to 20 years in prison.
The FBI, IRS-CI, the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery, Federal Reserve Board-CFPB Office of Inspector General, and SBA OIG investigated the case.
Acting Assistant Chief Philip Trout of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section, Trial Attorneys Elizabeth Carr and Ryan McLaren of the Criminal Division’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section, and Assistant U. S. Attorney Matthew Weybrecht for the Northern District of Texas are prosecuting the case.
The Fraud Section leads the Criminal Division’s prosecution of fraud schemes that exploit the PPP. Since the enactment of the CARES Act, the Fraud Section has prosecuted over 200 defendants in more than 130 criminal cases and has seized over $78 million in cash proceeds derived from fraudulently obtained PPP funds, as well as numerous real estate properties and luxury items purchased with such proceeds. More information can be found at www. justice. gov/criminal/criminal-fraud/cares-act-fraud
MLARS’s Bank Integrity Unit investigates and prosecutes banks and other financial institutions, including their officers, managers, and employees, whose actions threaten the integrity of the individual institution or the wider financial system.
Anyone with information about allegations of attempted fraud involving COVID-19 can report it by calling the Justice Department’s National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) Hotline via the NCDF Web Complaint Form at www. justice. gov/disaster-fraud/ncdf-disaster-complaint-form.
A federal jury convicted Stephanie Hockridge, a founder of the lender service provider Blueacorn, on Friday in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain tens of millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief money guaranteed by the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Hockridge, also known as Stephanie Reis, 42, of Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, and previously of Arizona, conspired with others to submit false and fraudulent PPP loan applications, including by fabricating documents that falsified income and payroll in order to receive loan funds for which they were not eligible.
“This defendant exploited a national emergency to personally profit from a taxpayer-funded program intended to support vulnerable individuals and small businesses,” said Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “This conviction demonstrates the Department’s commitment to holding individuals accountable for defrauding the government and wasting taxpayer money.”
“During a time of crisis in our country, this defendant abused the generosity of the American people by stealing money dedicated to the survival of small businesses to fraudulently enrich herself,” said Acting U. S. Attorney Nancy E. Larson for the Northern District of Texas. “We are proud of the diligent work of our law enforcement partners to hold her accountable and bring her to justice. Make no mistake, our efforts to bring such fraudsters to justice are ongoing.”
“Hockridge’s conviction demonstrates the FBI’s continued commitment to protecting taxpayer-funded programs from fraud and abuse,” said Assistant Director Jose A. Perez of the FBI Criminal Investigative Division. “This program was designed to provide critical funds to those struggling during a national crisis, not line the pockets of people seeking to exploit government assistance. The FBI remains committed to pursuing anyone who abuses the public trust for personal gain.”
“Ms. Hockridge defrauded the federal government of millions of dollars in pandemic relief funds for her own personal gain and has been brought to justice,” said Special Agent in Charge Jon Ellwanger of the Office of Inspector General for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Western Region. “We are proud to have worked with our federal law enforcement partners to hold Ms. Hockridge accountable.”
“Exploiting the Small Business Administration’s pandemic relief programs for personal gain is an egregious theft of taxpayer funds,” said Deputy Inspector General Sheldon Shoemaker of the SBA Office of Inspector General. “SBA OIG will aggressively root out fraud to protect the integrity of SBA’s programs, which are intended to provide vital assistance to the nation’s small businesses. I want to thank the U. S. Attorney’s Office and our law enforcement partners for their dedication and commitment to seeing justice served.”
“This verdict is a victory for justice, accountability, and the American public,” said Special Agent in Charge Christopher J. Altemus Jr. of the IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Dallas Field Office. “In a time of crisis, the Paycheck Protection Program was created as a lifeline to keep small businesses afloat and families fed. Ms. Hockridge saw it as an opportunity to enrich herself. Driven by greed, she used her business to steal millions of dollars intended for those in need. The women and men of IRS-CI will continue to protect what’s right and stand firmly with the honest business owners who play by the rules.”
As proven at trial, Hockridge co-founded Blueacorn in April 2020, purportedly to assist small businesses and individuals in obtaining PPP loans. To get larger loans for certain PPP applicants, Hockridge and her co-conspirators fabricated documents, including payroll records, tax documentation, and bank statements. Hockridge and her co-conspirators charged borrowers kickbacks based on a percentage of the funds received.
As part of the scheme, Hockridge and others offered a personalized service to their clients called “VIPPP” to help potential borrowers complete PPP loan applications. Hockridge recruited co-conspirators to work as VIPPP referral agents and coach borrowers on how to submit false PPP loan applications. To get more kickbacks from borrowers and a higher percentage of lender fees from the SBA, Hockridge and her co-conspirators submitted PPP loan applications that they knew contained materially false information. In total, Hockridge and her coconspirators processed tens of millions of dollars in fraudulent PPP loans. Hockridge was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and acquitted of four counts of wire fraud. She is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 10 and faces up to 20 years in prison.
The FBI, IRS-CI, the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery, Federal Reserve Board-CFPB Office of Inspector General, and SBA OIG investigated the case.
Acting Assistant Chief Philip Trout of the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section, Trial Attorneys Elizabeth Carr and Ryan McLaren of the Criminal Division’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section, and Assistant U. S. Attorney Matthew Weybrecht for the Northern District of Texas are prosecuting the case.
The Fraud Section leads the Criminal Division’s prosecution of fraud schemes that exploit the PPP. Since the enactment of the CARES Act, the Fraud Section has prosecuted over 200 defendants in more than 130 criminal cases and has seized over $78 million in cash proceeds derived from fraudulently obtained PPP funds, as well as numerous real estate properties and luxury items purchased with such proceeds. More information can be found at www. justice. gov/criminal/criminal-fraud/cares-act-fraud
MLARS’s Bank Integrity Unit investigates and prosecutes banks and other financial institutions, including their officers, managers, and employees, whose actions threaten the integrity of the individual institution or the wider financial system.
Anyone with information about allegations of attempted fraud involving COVID-19 can report it by calling the Justice Department’s National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) Hotline via the NCDF Web Complaint Form at www. justice. gov/disaster-fraud/ncdf-disaster-complaint-form.
What you need to know: Thanks to California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program, 48 projects — including 43 independent features — will be made in California, projected to generate $664 million in economic activity and employ over 6,500 cast and crew across the Golden State.
SACRAMENTO – Governor Newsom today continued his work in protecting film production jobs in Los Angeles and across the state with a new round of 48 projects approved for the California Film Commission’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program. Governor Newsom recently proposedto double down on this vital program, by expanding the tax credit from $330 million to $750 million to help boost this iconic industry and production in California.
“California didn’t earn its role as the heart of the entertainment world by accident — it was built over generations by skilled workers and creative talent pushing boundaries. Today’s awards help ensure this legacy continues, keeping cameras rolling here at home, supporting thousands of crew members behind the scenes and boosting local economies that depend on a strong film and television industry.”
Governor Gavin Newsom
Why this matters
This diverse slate of feature films — ranging from major studio productions to independent film — is expected to generate $664 million in total spending throughout the state, including $485 in qualified expenditures and more than $302 million in wages for California workers.
These projects, which include 43 independent films, are collectively expected to hire 6,515 cast and crew members, as well 32,000 background performers (measured in days worked), across 1,346 total California filming days.
More than half of the films will be shot in the Los Angeles area, helping to sustain the birthplace of this iconic industry and supporting the community as it recovers from recent wildfires. Enabling the industry’s reach throughout the state, 22 of the selected projects will conduct significant filming outside the Los Angeles area, contributing 329 out-of-zone filming days and substantial economic benefits in Ventura County (Make A Wish, The Teller, Things We Cannot Touch), San Francisco and the Bay Area (High Priestess of Souls, Our Kind of Cruelty), El Dorado and Placer Counties (Gold Mountain), San Bernardino and Riverside Counties (Superbloom, The Heidi Fleiss Story), Bakersfield in Kern County (Counting by 7s) and coastal communities such as Half Moon Bay and Costa Mesa (Sponsor, Doll).
Today’s slate of awards marks the ninth allocation in this fiscal year and reinforces California’s continued leadership as a global production hub, even as other states and countries pursue projects with their own incentive offerings.
“This industry is core to California’s creative economy and keeping production here at home is more important than ever,” said Colleen Bell, Director of the California Film Commission. “This round of tax credits shows our commitment to supporting both indie and studio productions while spreading the economic benefits of filming across the state.”
Highlights from this round of awards
Five major studio features, including Sony Pictures’ “One of Them Days Sequel” — the latest film produced by Issa Rae — which alone is projected to spend more than $39 million in qualified expenditures.
Six independently produced features with budgets over $10 million, such as “Gold Mountain,” “The Teller,” and “They Follow,” all of which plan to film primarily outside of the Los Angeles area.
37 independent projects with budgets of $10 million or less, contributing to the state’s goal of expanding access to underrepresented filmmakers and promoting more inclusive storytelling.
“Los Angeles was an essential backdrop to ‘One of Them Days’ and we are thrilled that Dreux and Alyssa will embark on another authentic escapade through the city’s streets in the sequel through the support of California’s Film and Television Tax Credit,” said Nicole Brown, President of TriStar Pictures.
Read more about today’s announcement, including a full list of productions that are part of the Film and Television Tax Credit Program here.
California is a creative economy powerhouse
Last fall, Governor Newsom proposed expanding California’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program to $750 million annually, a massive increase from the current $330 million annual allocation, which would position California as one of the top states for capped film incentive programs.
As one of the strategic sectors outlined in the recently launched California Jobs First Economic Blueprint, the creative economy has deep roots in California’s history and continues to be an engine for innovation, cultural expression, and economic growth.
In 2023, California was home to 220,000 creative economy jobs, one in every four creative economy jobs in the U.S.
The average salary paid to creative workers in 2023 was $160,000, more than 50% higher than the California average.
And while the Los Angeles region leads the way in jobs generated by the creative economy, three other regions — Redwoods, the Bay Area, and the Southern Border — also identified film, TV, and the arts as a regional strategic sector.
About the Film and TV Tax Credit Program
The Film and Television Tax Credit Program provides tax credits based on qualified expenditures for eligible productions produced in California.
Since its launch in 2009 through May 2025, the program has approved 799 projects that have generated nearly $27 billion in economic activity, resulting in less runaway production, new career pathways for below-the-line workers and increased economic opportunity in rural, suburban and urban communities alike. The program further incentivizes projects that film outside the Los Angeles area or relocate to California from out-of-state. The program also requires projects to invest in building career exposure and training opportunities for underrepresented communities.
Looking ahead, the next television application window is slated for July 7-9, 2025. Film applications will be accepted August 25-27, 2025. Application dates and deadlines are posted on the California Film Commission website.
Recent news
Jun 20, 2025
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Soon-Sik Lee, of Bellevue, Washington, has been appointed Chief of Planning and Engineering at the California High Speed Rail Authority. Lee has been a Vice President – Senior Program…
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What you need to know: Thanks to California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program, 48 projects — including 43 independent features — will be made in California, projected to generate $664 million in economic activity and employ over 6,500 cast and crew across the Golden State.
SACRAMENTO – Governor Newsom today continued his work in protecting film production jobs in Los Angeles and across the state with a new round of 48 projects approved for the California Film Commission’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program. Governor Newsom recently proposedto double down on this vital program, by expanding the tax credit from $330 million to $750 million to help boost this iconic industry and production in California.
“California didn’t earn its role as the heart of the entertainment world by accident — it was built over generations by skilled workers and creative talent pushing boundaries. Today’s awards help ensure this legacy continues, keeping cameras rolling here at home, supporting thousands of crew members behind the scenes and boosting local economies that depend on a strong film and television industry.”
Governor Gavin Newsom
Why this matters
This diverse slate of feature films — ranging from major studio productions to independent film — is expected to generate $664 million in total spending throughout the state, including $485 in qualified expenditures and more than $302 million in wages for California workers.
These projects, which include 43 independent films, are collectively expected to hire 6,515 cast and crew members, as well 32,000 background performers (measured in days worked), across 1,346 total California filming days.
More than half of the films will be shot in the Los Angeles area, helping to sustain the birthplace of this iconic industry and supporting the community as it recovers from recent wildfires. Enabling the industry’s reach throughout the state, 22 of the selected projects will conduct significant filming outside the Los Angeles area, contributing 329 out-of-zone filming days and substantial economic benefits in Ventura County (Make A Wish, The Teller, Things We Cannot Touch), San Francisco and the Bay Area (High Priestess of Souls, Our Kind of Cruelty), El Dorado and Placer Counties (Gold Mountain), San Bernardino and Riverside Counties (Superbloom, The Heidi Fleiss Story), Bakersfield in Kern County (Counting by 7s) and coastal communities such as Half Moon Bay and Costa Mesa (Sponsor, Doll).
Today’s slate of awards marks the ninth allocation in this fiscal year and reinforces California’s continued leadership as a global production hub, even as other states and countries pursue projects with their own incentive offerings.
“This industry is core to California’s creative economy and keeping production here at home is more important than ever,” said Colleen Bell, Director of the California Film Commission. “This round of tax credits shows our commitment to supporting both indie and studio productions while spreading the economic benefits of filming across the state.”
Highlights from this round of awards
Five major studio features, including Sony Pictures’ “One of Them Days Sequel” — the latest film produced by Issa Rae — which alone is projected to spend more than $39 million in qualified expenditures.
Six independently produced features with budgets over $10 million, such as “Gold Mountain,” “The Teller,” and “They Follow,” all of which plan to film primarily outside of the Los Angeles area.
37 independent projects with budgets of $10 million or less, contributing to the state’s goal of expanding access to underrepresented filmmakers and promoting more inclusive storytelling.
“Los Angeles was an essential backdrop to ‘One of Them Days’ and we are thrilled that Dreux and Alyssa will embark on another authentic escapade through the city’s streets in the sequel through the support of California’s Film and Television Tax Credit,” said Nicole Brown, President of TriStar Pictures.
Read more about today’s announcement, including a full list of productions that are part of the Film and Television Tax Credit Program here.
California is a creative economy powerhouse
Last fall, Governor Newsom proposed expanding California’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program to $750 million annually, a massive increase from the current $330 million annual allocation, which would position California as one of the top states for capped film incentive programs.
As one of the strategic sectors outlined in the recently launched California Jobs First Economic Blueprint, the creative economy has deep roots in California’s history and continues to be an engine for innovation, cultural expression, and economic growth.
In 2023, California was home to 220,000 creative economy jobs, one in every four creative economy jobs in the U.S.
The average salary paid to creative workers in 2023 was $160,000, more than 50% higher than the California average.
And while the Los Angeles region leads the way in jobs generated by the creative economy, three other regions — Redwoods, the Bay Area, and the Southern Border — also identified film, TV, and the arts as a regional strategic sector.
About the Film and TV Tax Credit Program
The Film and Television Tax Credit Program provides tax credits based on qualified expenditures for eligible productions produced in California.
Since its launch in 2009 through May 2025, the program has approved 799 projects that have generated nearly $27 billion in economic activity, resulting in less runaway production, new career pathways for below-the-line workers and increased economic opportunity in rural, suburban and urban communities alike. The program further incentivizes projects that film outside the Los Angeles area or relocate to California from out-of-state. The program also requires projects to invest in building career exposure and training opportunities for underrepresented communities.
Looking ahead, the next television application window is slated for July 7-9, 2025. Film applications will be accepted August 25-27, 2025. Application dates and deadlines are posted on the California Film Commission website.
Recent news
Jun 20, 2025
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Soon-Sik Lee, of Bellevue, Washington, has been appointed Chief of Planning and Engineering at the California High Speed Rail Authority. Lee has been a Vice President – Senior Program…
Jun 19, 2025
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Jun 19, 2025
News Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring “Juneteenth National Freedom Day: A Day of Observance” in the State of California.The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONJuly 4 is not the only…
What you need to know: Thanks to California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program, 48 projects — including 43 independent features — will be made in California, projected to generate $664 million in economic activity and employ over 6,500 cast and crew across the Golden State.
SACRAMENTO – Governor Newsom today continued his work in protecting film production jobs in Los Angeles and across the state with a new round of 48 projects approved for the California Film Commission’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program. Governor Newsom recently proposedto double down on this vital program, by expanding the tax credit from $330 million to $750 million to help boost this iconic industry and production in California.
“California didn’t earn its role as the heart of the entertainment world by accident — it was built over generations by skilled workers and creative talent pushing boundaries. Today’s awards help ensure this legacy continues, keeping cameras rolling here at home, supporting thousands of crew members behind the scenes and boosting local economies that depend on a strong film and television industry.”
Governor Gavin Newsom
Why this matters
This diverse slate of feature films — ranging from major studio productions to independent film — is expected to generate $664 million in total spending throughout the state, including $485 in qualified expenditures and more than $302 million in wages for California workers.
These projects, which include 43 independent films, are collectively expected to hire 6,515 cast and crew members, as well 32,000 background performers (measured in days worked), across 1,346 total California filming days.
More than half of the films will be shot in the Los Angeles area, helping to sustain the birthplace of this iconic industry and supporting the community as it recovers from recent wildfires. Enabling the industry’s reach throughout the state, 22 of the selected projects will conduct significant filming outside the Los Angeles area, contributing 329 out-of-zone filming days and substantial economic benefits in Ventura County (Make A Wish, The Teller, Things We Cannot Touch), San Francisco and the Bay Area (High Priestess of Souls, Our Kind of Cruelty), El Dorado and Placer Counties (Gold Mountain), San Bernardino and Riverside Counties (Superbloom, The Heidi Fleiss Story), Bakersfield in Kern County (Counting by 7s) and coastal communities such as Half Moon Bay and Costa Mesa (Sponsor, Doll).
Today’s slate of awards marks the ninth allocation in this fiscal year and reinforces California’s continued leadership as a global production hub, even as other states and countries pursue projects with their own incentive offerings.
“This industry is core to California’s creative economy and keeping production here at home is more important than ever,” said Colleen Bell, Director of the California Film Commission. “This round of tax credits shows our commitment to supporting both indie and studio productions while spreading the economic benefits of filming across the state.”
Highlights from this round of awards
Five major studio features, including Sony Pictures’ “One of Them Days Sequel” — the latest film produced by Issa Rae — which alone is projected to spend more than $39 million in qualified expenditures.
Six independently produced features with budgets over $10 million, such as “Gold Mountain,” “The Teller,” and “They Follow,” all of which plan to film primarily outside of the Los Angeles area.
37 independent projects with budgets of $10 million or less, contributing to the state’s goal of expanding access to underrepresented filmmakers and promoting more inclusive storytelling.
“Los Angeles was an essential backdrop to ‘One of Them Days’ and we are thrilled that Dreux and Alyssa will embark on another authentic escapade through the city’s streets in the sequel through the support of California’s Film and Television Tax Credit,” said Nicole Brown, President of TriStar Pictures.
Read more about today’s announcement, including a full list of productions that are part of the Film and Television Tax Credit Program here.
California is a creative economy powerhouse
Last fall, Governor Newsom proposed expanding California’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program to $750 million annually, a massive increase from the current $330 million annual allocation, which would position California as one of the top states for capped film incentive programs.
As one of the strategic sectors outlined in the recently launched California Jobs First Economic Blueprint, the creative economy has deep roots in California’s history and continues to be an engine for innovation, cultural expression, and economic growth.
In 2023, California was home to 220,000 creative economy jobs, one in every four creative economy jobs in the U.S.
The average salary paid to creative workers in 2023 was $160,000, more than 50% higher than the California average.
And while the Los Angeles region leads the way in jobs generated by the creative economy, three other regions — Redwoods, the Bay Area, and the Southern Border — also identified film, TV, and the arts as a regional strategic sector.
About the Film and TV Tax Credit Program
The Film and Television Tax Credit Program provides tax credits based on qualified expenditures for eligible productions produced in California.
Since its launch in 2009 through May 2025, the program has approved 799 projects that have generated nearly $27 billion in economic activity, resulting in less runaway production, new career pathways for below-the-line workers and increased economic opportunity in rural, suburban and urban communities alike. The program further incentivizes projects that film outside the Los Angeles area or relocate to California from out-of-state. The program also requires projects to invest in building career exposure and training opportunities for underrepresented communities.
Looking ahead, the next television application window is slated for July 7-9, 2025. Film applications will be accepted August 25-27, 2025. Application dates and deadlines are posted on the California Film Commission website.
Recent news
Jun 20, 2025
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Soon-Sik Lee, of Bellevue, Washington, has been appointed Chief of Planning and Engineering at the California High Speed Rail Authority. Lee has been a Vice President – Senior Program…
Jun 19, 2025
News What you need to know: The Ninth Circuit rejected Trump’s sweeping claim that he can federalize the National Guard for any reason and avoid judicial scrutiny, even as it stayed an emergency district court order. This is a critical check on presidential overreach…
Jun 19, 2025
News Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring “Juneteenth National Freedom Day: A Day of Observance” in the State of California.The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONJuly 4 is not the only…
What you need to know: Thanks to California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program, 48 projects — including 43 independent features — will be made in California, projected to generate $664 million in economic activity and employ over 6,500 cast and crew across the Golden State.
SACRAMENTO – Governor Newsom today continued his work in protecting film production jobs in Los Angeles and across the state with a new round of 48 projects approved for the California Film Commission’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program. Governor Newsom recently proposedto double down on this vital program, by expanding the tax credit from $330 million to $750 million to help boost this iconic industry and production in California.
“California didn’t earn its role as the heart of the entertainment world by accident — it was built over generations by skilled workers and creative talent pushing boundaries. Today’s awards help ensure this legacy continues, keeping cameras rolling here at home, supporting thousands of crew members behind the scenes and boosting local economies that depend on a strong film and television industry.”
Governor Gavin Newsom
Why this matters
This diverse slate of feature films — ranging from major studio productions to independent film — is expected to generate $664 million in total spending throughout the state, including $485 in qualified expenditures and more than $302 million in wages for California workers.
These projects, which include 43 independent films, are collectively expected to hire 6,515 cast and crew members, as well 32,000 background performers (measured in days worked), across 1,346 total California filming days.
More than half of the films will be shot in the Los Angeles area, helping to sustain the birthplace of this iconic industry and supporting the community as it recovers from recent wildfires. Enabling the industry’s reach throughout the state, 22 of the selected projects will conduct significant filming outside the Los Angeles area, contributing 329 out-of-zone filming days and substantial economic benefits in Ventura County (Make A Wish, The Teller, Things We Cannot Touch), San Francisco and the Bay Area (High Priestess of Souls, Our Kind of Cruelty), El Dorado and Placer Counties (Gold Mountain), San Bernardino and Riverside Counties (Superbloom, The Heidi Fleiss Story), Bakersfield in Kern County (Counting by 7s) and coastal communities such as Half Moon Bay and Costa Mesa (Sponsor, Doll).
Today’s slate of awards marks the ninth allocation in this fiscal year and reinforces California’s continued leadership as a global production hub, even as other states and countries pursue projects with their own incentive offerings.
“This industry is core to California’s creative economy and keeping production here at home is more important than ever,” said Colleen Bell, Director of the California Film Commission. “This round of tax credits shows our commitment to supporting both indie and studio productions while spreading the economic benefits of filming across the state.”
Highlights from this round of awards
Five major studio features, including Sony Pictures’ “One of Them Days Sequel” — the latest film produced by Issa Rae — which alone is projected to spend more than $39 million in qualified expenditures.
Six independently produced features with budgets over $10 million, such as “Gold Mountain,” “The Teller,” and “They Follow,” all of which plan to film primarily outside of the Los Angeles area.
37 independent projects with budgets of $10 million or less, contributing to the state’s goal of expanding access to underrepresented filmmakers and promoting more inclusive storytelling.
“Los Angeles was an essential backdrop to ‘One of Them Days’ and we are thrilled that Dreux and Alyssa will embark on another authentic escapade through the city’s streets in the sequel through the support of California’s Film and Television Tax Credit,” said Nicole Brown, President of TriStar Pictures.
Read more about today’s announcement, including a full list of productions that are part of the Film and Television Tax Credit Program here.
California is a creative economy powerhouse
Last fall, Governor Newsom proposed expanding California’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program to $750 million annually, a massive increase from the current $330 million annual allocation, which would position California as one of the top states for capped film incentive programs.
As one of the strategic sectors outlined in the recently launched California Jobs First Economic Blueprint, the creative economy has deep roots in California’s history and continues to be an engine for innovation, cultural expression, and economic growth.
In 2023, California was home to 220,000 creative economy jobs, one in every four creative economy jobs in the U.S.
The average salary paid to creative workers in 2023 was $160,000, more than 50% higher than the California average.
And while the Los Angeles region leads the way in jobs generated by the creative economy, three other regions — Redwoods, the Bay Area, and the Southern Border — also identified film, TV, and the arts as a regional strategic sector.
About the Film and TV Tax Credit Program
The Film and Television Tax Credit Program provides tax credits based on qualified expenditures for eligible productions produced in California.
Since its launch in 2009 through May 2025, the program has approved 799 projects that have generated nearly $27 billion in economic activity, resulting in less runaway production, new career pathways for below-the-line workers and increased economic opportunity in rural, suburban and urban communities alike. The program further incentivizes projects that film outside the Los Angeles area or relocate to California from out-of-state. The program also requires projects to invest in building career exposure and training opportunities for underrepresented communities.
Looking ahead, the next television application window is slated for July 7-9, 2025. Film applications will be accepted August 25-27, 2025. Application dates and deadlines are posted on the California Film Commission website.
Recent news
Jun 20, 2025
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Soon-Sik Lee, of Bellevue, Washington, has been appointed Chief of Planning and Engineering at the California High Speed Rail Authority. Lee has been a Vice President – Senior Program…
Jun 19, 2025
News What you need to know: The Ninth Circuit rejected Trump’s sweeping claim that he can federalize the National Guard for any reason and avoid judicial scrutiny, even as it stayed an emergency district court order. This is a critical check on presidential overreach…
Jun 19, 2025
News Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring “Juneteenth National Freedom Day: A Day of Observance” in the State of California.The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATIONJuly 4 is not the only…
London, UK, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ALL4 Mining, a leading global cloud mining platform headquartered in London, has officially announced the expansion of its advanced live cryptocurrency mining strategies for 2025, empowering crypto investors and institutional clients to achieve sustainable passive income with real-time, secure, and eco-friendly mining solutions.
“At ALL4 Mining, our mission is to make smart, efficient crypto mining accessible to everyone, from individual investors to large institutions,” said a spokesperson for ALL4 Mining. “By combining cutting-edge technology, clean energy, and robust security, we provide a transparent and profitable mining experience that keeps pace with the fast-evolving crypto market.”
How to Get Started with ALL4 Mining
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Key Features and Benefits
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As blockchain technology continues to advance, ALL4 Mining is committed to setting a new standard for transparent, flexible, and profitable cloud mining, providing both short-term and long-term options to match diverse financial goals.
To learn more and join the growing ALL4 Mining community, visit https://all4mining.com today.
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VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aster, the next-generation decentralized perpetual exchange (perp DEX) backed by YZi Labs, proudly unveils its latest upgrade on Aster Pro: Hidden Orders. Hidden orders empower traders with powerful stealth execution when trading perpetuals.
With this launch, Aster – ranked second globally by perp DEX trading volume – becomes the first perp DEX to introduce fully integrated hidden orders, once again pushing the frontier of DeFi innovation.
On Aster, traders who select hidden orders place limit orders without revealing any size, price, or presence on the public Aster Pro order book. Trades are placed directly into the main matching engine and only become visible after execution.
“In high-speed, high-stakes perp trading, being seen is often a disadvantage,” shared Leonard, CEO of Aster. “Hidden orders empower traders with full anonymity without compromising liquidity, privacy and fairness.”
In cryptocurrency trading, the ability to place large trades without spooking the market is a privilege that separates professionals from amateurs. Institutions and sophisticated traders often rely on advanced order execution strategies like dark pools and hidden orders to hide their intentions and reduce slippage.
Recent debates among industry leaders have also spotlighted a key tension in current DEX infrastructure: while transparency enables trust, it also exposes large traders to predatory tactics due to real-time order visibility. This underscores a rising demand for privacy-preserving solutions in the perpetual DEX space, ones that can shield traders from front-running and exploitation while still upholding market integrity.
High-volume traders on centralized exchanges already rely on tools like dark pools or iceberg orders to mask intent. However, each has its drawbacks. Dark pools keep trades completely invisible and with no impact to main markets because trades execute via a separate order book. That said, because of the separate infrastructure, dark pools fragment liquidity and can be less liquid than the main order book. Iceberg orders are anonymous and access deep market liquidity, but will partially reveal intent as a portion of the total order is exposed on the public order book at any one time.
Hidden orders solve these challenges:
Full Privacy: Orders remain invisible until filled, defending price points without signaling intent.
Stealth Execution: Slippage is reduced and front-running is avoided in volatile markets.
Integrated Liquidity: Hidden orders operate directly inside the main matching engine, preserving centralized liquidity and tight spreads.
Superior Speed: Often faster to execute than iceberg orders, with no visible trail.
Built for anonymity, visible advantage
The launch of Hidden Orders on Aster Pro marks a major milestone for the industry: Aster is now the first perpetual DEX to natively support hidden orders—a feature previously exclusive to centralized platforms or fragmented DeFi workarounds.
This upgrade is more than a product release. It’s a clear statement of intent: Aster leads by building—pioneering tools that empower traders with greater control, precision, and privacy in onchain markets.
With Hidden Orders, traders can now:
Defend key price levels without tipping off competitors
Enter or exit large positions without front-running risks
Execute with full anonymity while still benefiting from Aster’s deep, unified liquidity
In a market where visibility often works against you, Aster gives traders the power to operate on their own terms.
Redefining the standard for onchain perpetual trading
This launch reinforces Aster’s position as an industry leader—not just in volume, but in innovation, execution quality, and trader-first design. From the successful introduction of email login for frictionless onboarding, to the debut of Aster Chain Beta, a privacy-preserving ZK Layer 1 built for high-performance perp trading, Aster is consistently raising the bar for what’s possible in DeFi.
And while others focus on replicating centralized tools, Aster focuses on protecting its users—by prioritizing:
Privacy, with ZK-powered infrastructure
Fairness, with MEV-resistant execution
Control, with pro-grade tools like Hidden Orders and integrated liquidity
Aster redefines onchain trading, making it fast, fair, private, and powerful. Experience Hidden Orders now on Aster Pro.
About Aster
Aster is a next-generation decentralized perpetual exchange built for everyone. It offers MEV-free, one-click trading with up to 1001x leverage in Simple Mode (BNB Chain, Arbitrum), and pro-grade tools including Hidden Orders in Pro Mode (BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum). Aster Chain is a high-performance blockchain engineered to deliver private and non-custodial onchain orderbook trading. Backed by YZi Labs, Aster is building the future of DeFi: fast, flexible, and community-first.
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Carshalton, UK, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PBKMiner’s bold move has attracted the attention of cryptocurrency enthusiasts around the world with the launch of a revolutionary XRP mining model that could mark a turning point for the digital asset. As XRP continues to consolidate, analysts believe a breakout could be imminent.
XRP has been trading in a relatively tight range in recent months, sparking debate among traders over its next move. As market momentum builds and investor interest picks up, PBKMiner’s newly launched mining contracts are breathing new life into the XRP ecosystem.
Breaking the Rules: Cloud Mining Contracts Designed for XRP
Unlike traditional mining based on proof of work (PoW), XRP uses a consensus protocol, which makes traditional mining infeasible. PBKMiner solves this challenge by introducing a simulated cloud mining model that allows users to receive XRP rewards through mining contracts.
PBKMiner is a remote digital asset mining platform that allows users to rent computing power from PBKMiner’s high-performance, environmentally friendly mining facilities. The platform supports multiple cryptocurrencies, including XRP, DOGE, BTC, LTC, and SOL, thereby eliminating technical and financial barriers and making passive income more accessible than ever before.
“This is not just an ordinary cryptocurrency project,” said PBKMiner’s CTO. “We are creating a community-driven growth opportunity in the XRP ecosystem, allowing users to mine through a smart yield mechanism that is consistent with the XRP architecture while providing real and transparent value to users.”
Main features of PBKMiner XRP cloud mining contract
– No hardware required: accessible to all users, no mining equipment or technical setup required
– Daily payouts: earn mining rewards daily based on your contract participation
– Safe custody: assets are protected by PBKMiner’s industry-grade security standards
– Flexible contract terms: choose short-term, mid-term or long-term options to match your investment strategy
Flexible mining plans suitable for all types of investors
PBKMiner provides more than 10 contract options, allowing users to freely choose the one that suits them best. For example:
$10 Mining Contract – 1 Day Term – Earn $0.60 per day
$100 Mining Contract – 2 Day Term – Earn $3.50 per day
$1,000 Mining Contract – 10 Day Term – Earn $13.50 per day;
$5,000 Mining Contract – 30 Day Term – Earn $77.50 per day.
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Data from June showed a surge in participation in XRP mining contracts, with tens of thousands of wallets registered during the pilot phase (new users receive a $10 welcome bonus upon signing up). Many in the cryptocurrency community saw this as a positive sign, especially as XRP prices have proven resilient amid overall market volatility.
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release does not constitute an investment solicitation, nor does it constitute investment advice, financial advice, or trading recommendations. Cryptocurrency mining and staking involve risks and the possibility of losing funds. It is strongly recommended that you perform due diligence before investing or trading in cryptocurrencies and securities, including consulting a professional financial advisor.
VACAVILLE, Calif., June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Travis Credit Union is proud to announce its inclusion in the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025. This recognition underscores the institution’s unwavering commitment to remarkable member service, financial education, and community engagement. Notably, Travis Credit Union ranked among the top three credit unions in the highly competitive state of California, underscoring its exceptional performance.
This marks the fourth time Travis Credit Union has received this recognition, having also been honored in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
The Forbes ranking, compiled in collaboration with Statista Inc., is based on an extensive survey of approximately 26,000 U.S. customers who evaluated banks and credit unions on key factors such as trust, customer service, digital services, financial advice, and overall satisfaction. For 2025, only 213 banks and 228 credit unions nationwide earned this distinction.
“Being recognized as one of the Best-In-State Credit Unions is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team,” said Kevin Miller, president and chief executive officer at Travis Credit Union. “We are honored to serve our members and remain steadfast in our mission to promote financial wellness and community empowerment.”
Founded in 1951 and headquartered in Vacaville, California, Travis Credit Union has consistently been recognized for its innovative financial solutions, member-centric approach, and active involvement in local communities. The institution offers a wide range of services, including personal and business banking, loans, and financial education resources.
For more information about Travis Credit Union and its services, please visit traviscu.org.
About Travis Credit Union Travis Credit Union, based in Vacaville, Calif., has been recognized at the federal, state and local levels for its longstanding financial education and financial advocacy efforts. In 2024, TCU was named as a Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek. It was also selected as a Best-In-State Credit Union by Forbes and has also earned the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Credit Union of the Year award. Founded in 1951 on Travis Air Force Base, TCU today serves 12 Northern California counties. It is the twelfth largest credit union in California, with 250,000 members and $5 billion in assets. Learn more about our mission at traviscu.org.
VACAVILLE, Calif., June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Travis Credit Union is proud to announce its inclusion in the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2025. This recognition underscores the institution’s unwavering commitment to remarkable member service, financial education, and community engagement. Notably, Travis Credit Union ranked among the top three credit unions in the highly competitive state of California, underscoring its exceptional performance.
This marks the fourth time Travis Credit Union has received this recognition, having also been honored in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
The Forbes ranking, compiled in collaboration with Statista Inc., is based on an extensive survey of approximately 26,000 U.S. customers who evaluated banks and credit unions on key factors such as trust, customer service, digital services, financial advice, and overall satisfaction. For 2025, only 213 banks and 228 credit unions nationwide earned this distinction.
“Being recognized as one of the Best-In-State Credit Unions is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team,” said Kevin Miller, president and chief executive officer at Travis Credit Union. “We are honored to serve our members and remain steadfast in our mission to promote financial wellness and community empowerment.”
Founded in 1951 and headquartered in Vacaville, California, Travis Credit Union has consistently been recognized for its innovative financial solutions, member-centric approach, and active involvement in local communities. The institution offers a wide range of services, including personal and business banking, loans, and financial education resources.
For more information about Travis Credit Union and its services, please visit traviscu.org.
About Travis Credit Union Travis Credit Union, based in Vacaville, Calif., has been recognized at the federal, state and local levels for its longstanding financial education and financial advocacy efforts. In 2024, TCU was named as a Best Regional Credit Union by Newsweek. It was also selected as a Best-In-State Credit Union by Forbes and has also earned the U.S. Air Force Distinguished Credit Union of the Year award. Founded in 1951 on Travis Air Force Base, TCU today serves 12 Northern California counties. It is the twelfth largest credit union in California, with 250,000 members and $5 billion in assets. Learn more about our mission at traviscu.org.
London, UK, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LET Mining, at the forefront of cutting-edge cryptocurrency cloud mining, has unveiled its upgraded smart cloud mining service. We combine green energy and cutting-edge smart technology to maximize the profits of cryptocurrency mining. This improved service promises a safer, more efficient, and eco-friendlier cryptocurrency mining experience for users globally.
LET Mining Intelligent Cloud Mining Service Advantages
1. Core intelligence drive: ◆Smart contract automation: Your mining operations (currency selection, switching algorithms to achieve the best returns, and revenue payment) are automatically managed by transparent and secure smart contracts, allowing the system to serve you. ◆Dynamic resource allocation: Our AI platform continuously analyzes market conditions (currency prices, network difficulty) and intelligently allocates your computing power to the highest-yielding currencies in real time to maximize your potential returns. ◆Predictive maintenance: Advanced monitoring systems can predict problems before hardware failures cause downtime, ensuring that your mining is online 24/7 and running at maximum efficiency.
2.Excellent efficiency and environmental protection: ◆ Cutting-edge hardware: Using the latest generation of ASIC miners and high-performance graphics cards, their performance and energy efficiency far exceed the level of home mining. ◆ Global strategic layout: Our data centers are located in areas with abundant renewable energy (hydropower, solar power, wind power) and the lowest electricity prices, significantly improving your net income while reducing environmental impact. Lower costs mean higher returns for you. ◆ Economies of scale: Benefit from bulk electricity prices and optimized cooling solutions that can only be achieved at a large-scale industrial level, significantly reducing the operating costs per unit of computing power.
3. Transparent and Trustworthy: ◆ Real-time Data Dashboard: Monitor your mining activities and earnings 24/7 through our intuitive online dashboard or mobile app. No surprises, only clear and stable data. ◆ Flexible and Competitive Pricing: Choose the right package based on your budget and goals, and provide clear and transparent pricing based on computing power and duration. Transparent fee structure, no hidden fees.
◆Bank-level security: Enterprise-level physical security and advanced cybersecurity protocols (including asset cold storage) ensure the safety of your investment and earnings.
How to start using LET Mining 1. Visit the official website to register an account and get a $12 reward for free 2. Choose a cloud mining contract that suits you
Conclusion Are you ready to start a smarter mining journey? Don’t be left behind in this cryptocurrency revolution. Come and experience the power, convenience and intelligence of LET Mining 2025 smart cloud mining service. Register now to get a $12 reward and $0.6 in daily income. The opportunity to easily earn cryptocurrency income starts here. Name：Lillian Austen Company name：LETMining Email ：info@letmining.com Address：21 Mansell Street, London, U.K. Website：https://letmining.com/ Register now and start your mining journey!
