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  • MIL-OSI Security: Waterbury Drug Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison

    Source: US FBI

    David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DANIEL DIAZ-RIVERA, also known as “Danny,” “Lupin,” “Lupito,” and “L,” 33, of Waterbury, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 210 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release, for heading a Waterbury drug trafficking organization.

    According to court documents and statements made in court, the FBI’s Waterbury Safe Streets Gang Task Force and other law enforcement agencies investigated two drug trafficking organizations based in the city of Waterbury.  One organization was headed by Angel Quiros, also known as “Papa John,” and operated in the area of William Street, and the other was headed by Diaz-Rivera and operated in the area of Maple Avenue.  The investigation, which included court-authorized wiretaps on multiple phones, video surveillance, GPS tracking of vehicles, and numerous controlled purchases of narcotics, revealed that the two organizations distributed cocaine, crack, and fentanyl through a network of sellers.  The organizations shared sources of supply and worked together to further their operations.

    The Diaz-Rivera organization sold crack and fentanyl all hours of the day and night outside of a bodega on Maple Avenue in Waterbury.  Diaz-Rivera oversaw several shift bosses who, in turn, oversaw street-level distributors.  During the investigation, investigators made two controlled purchases of crack directly from Diaz-Rivera.  Diaz-Rivera used violence and threats to control others in connection with his drug distribution network.

    Quiros, Diaz-Rivera, and 15 other individuals were charged with federal offenses as a result of the investigation.  Diaz-Rivera and several codefendants were arrested on November 29, 2023.  In association with the arrests, investigators executed multiple search warrants and seized approximately 700 grams of crack cocaine, more than 900 vials (“caps”) of crack, approximately 200 grams of loose fentanyl, more than 1,600 dose bags of fentanyl/heroin, two stolen firearms, numerous rounds of ammunition, and more than $39,000 in cash, including more than $13,000 that was found in Diaz-Rivera’s vehicle.

    On January 24, 2025, Diaz-Rivera pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.  He has been detained since his arrest.

    Quiros pleaded guilty to the same charge on February 11, 2025, and awaits sentencing.

    The FBI’s Waterbury Safe Streets Gang Task includes members from the FBI, the Waterbury Police Department, the Naugatuck Police Department, and the Connecticut Department of Correction.  The DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Connecticut State Police, Wolcott Police Department, and Meriden Police Department have assisted the investigation.

    This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Natasha Freismuth and Shan Patel through the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Program.  Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF.

    U.S. Attorney Sullivan thanked the Waterbury State Attorney’s Office for its cooperation in the investigation and prosecution of this case.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: News 06/27/2025 VIDEO: Blackburn Pays Tribute to Life, Achievements, and Legacy of FedEx Founder and Tennessean Fred Smith

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn)
    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor remembering the life of FedEx founder and fellow Tennessean, Fred Smith. Following her remarks, the Senate unanimously passed her resolution honoring his incredible life, achievements, patriotism, and legacy.

    Click here to download Senator Blackburn’s remarks on the Senate floor.
    Click here to read the full text of the resolution.
    REMARKS AS PREPARED
    Thank you, Mister President. Last week, our nation lost a revolutionary business leader, committed philanthropist, and incredible Tennessean: Fred Smith.
    Like all great leaders, Fred had a vision for a better future—and did everything possible to make it happen.
    That’s why, in 1973, he founded FedEx with a simple yet bold idea: overnight delivery.
    Today, we take instant shipping for granted. In many ways, it’s the engine of our global economy. But back then, it was considered far from practical. 
    It took someone like Fred to make it happen—pioneering innovations in transportation and logistics that have defined the industry ever since.
    It wasn’t easy. But with his commitment to excellence, he grew FedEx into a $53 billion company that employs half a million people, connects more than 220 countries and territories, and moves more than 17 million shipments each day.
    Even with his global accomplishments, Fred never lost sight of home. He based his company in his hometown of Memphis, turning the city into a center for global logistics.
    And through his philanthropic support for education, community programs, arts, health care, and more, he always found ways to give back to his community and make Memphis a better place.
    In many ways, service defined his life.
    Before founding FedEx, Fred served for four years in the United States Marine Corps, including two tours in Vietnam.
    He was decorated with the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and two Purple Hearts. But for Fred, the greatest honor was serving alongside his troops as a company commander.
    In an interview last year, Fred recounted a time when the men in his company dug his foxhole for him so he could get more rest:
    “They were as tired or more tired, but they took their energy to take care of me. And it was one of the best things that ever happened to me, because it told me they cared for me, they appreciated my leadership.”
    We should all be grateful that Fred Smith chose a life of leadership and service.
    On behalf of all Tennesseans, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Fred’s beloved wife Diane, his 9 children, and his entire family.
    To celebrate this great American, I am asking for unanimous consent to pass my resolution that honors his incredible life, achievements, patriotism, and legacy.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Laurel Lee Introduces Bill to Help Holocaust Survivors and Families Reclaim Stolen Art

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Laurel Lee – Florida (15th District)

    Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) introduced the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act Improvements of 2025, a bipartisan bill that will help Holocaust survivors and their families reclaim artwork stolen by the Nazis. The bill removes the upcoming 2026 expiration date from the original law and makes key updates to ensure that survivors’ claims are heard fairly in court.

    Congresswoman Lee is joined by Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Jerrod Nadler (NY-10), Maggie Goodlander (NH-2), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08). Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is leading the companion legislation in the Senate.

    “The Nazi regime stole not only lives but legacies, including cultural and family treasures that carry deep personal and historical meaning,”said Congresswoman Lee. “This bill ensures that families who lost everything during the Holocaust are given a fair shot at justice. These claims should be decided on the truth, not on legal loopholes or paperwork deadlines. With this legislation, we reaffirm our commitment to standing with Holocaust survivors and their families. They deserve to have their stories heard and their property returned. It’s never too late to do the right thing.”

    “Justice delayed should not be justice denied, especially for Holocaust survivors and their families,” said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. “This bill ensures they can continue seeking justice in U.S. courts, without being blocked by procedural loopholes. We have a responsibility to uphold the rule of law and stand with those still fighting to recover what was wrongfully taken during one of history’s darkest chapters.”

    “During the Holocaust, the Nazis stripped Jewish families of countless works of art, culture, and heritage. The effects of these atrocities are still being felt today by survivors and their families,” said Rep. Jerry Nadler (NY-12). “I was proud to be a lead sponsor of the HEAR Act when it passed in 2016 and am proud to help lead my colleagues in reintroducing the bill today. As a matter of principle, we affirm that in the United States, everyone who has a credible claim deserves to have their day in court. This bill realizes that principle and ensures that every family has the right to a fair and just process based solely on the merits of their claim. We cannot fix the past, but this bill is a promise to the victims of the Holocaust that the United States is committed to creating a fair judicial process for the return of property that was wrongfully stolen during the darkest period of human history.” 

    “The Nazis murdered more than 6 million Jews, including 1.5 million children under the age of 12.  Looting art and other possessions from Jewish families was an essential part of Hitler’s concerted plan to annihilate the Jewish people. To allow museums here and in Europe, and foreign governments to keep Nazi looted art perpetuates the crimes of the Nazi regime, and demeans the memory of six million Jewish souls.  We applaud Congress for making sure that families can recover their treasured legacies, and that the true history of the Nazis’ brutal campaign of murder and theft cannot be erased or trivialized by the scoundrels who refuse to return looted art,”David Schaecter, Holocaust survivor and President of the Holocaust Survivors Foundation USA. 

    “This legislation renews and strengthens the HEAR Act, which is set to expire, by closing critical loopholes and addressing key oversights. It reaffirms our commitment to ensuring that rightful owners of Nazi-looted art—and their families—receive the restitution they are owed. Any museum that knowingly retains stolen works is complicit in perpetuating the injustice inflicted on Holocaust victims. We have both a moral and legal obligation to correct these wrongs and to ensure the crimes of the Holocaust are neither forgiven nor forgotten,”Joel Greenberg, President of Art Ashes.

    “We strongly support this legislation.  Each artwork or object taken during the Holocaust is more than property – it holds the memory of a life, a family, a community culture. Restituting these items is not simply about returning possessions; it is about restoring history, identity, and a measure of justice to those who lost everything,”said Gideon Taylor, President of World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO).

     

    Background: 

    The original HEAR Act was passed in 2016 to provide families with a fair opportunity to recover art looted by the Nazis during World War II. It created a six-year window for legal claims, starting from the time a family discovers where their stolen art is located. The law was meant to ensure that cases are decided based on facts, not thrown out due to complicated legal deadlines. However, in recent years, some courts have dismissed these claims using time-based technical defenses, which goes against the original purpose of the law. 

    The new bill eliminates the 2026 “sunset clause,” which would have ended the protections offered by the HEAR Act. It also makes clear that as long as a family files within six years of discovering their artwork’s location, their case cannot be dismissed simply because of how much time has passed. This change is especially important as the number of living Holocaust survivors continues to decline.

    The bill also responds to a 2021 Supreme Court ruling (Federal Republic of Germany v. Philipp) that made it harder to sue foreign governments involved in looting or holding art stolen during the Holocaust. Under this legislation, families will be able to bring claims in U.S. courts as long as the foreign government or museum has ties to the United States. The bill also blocks other legal defenses that could be used to avoid facing the facts in court and allows families to sue foreign defendants if they have any significant contact with the U.S., not just in one state.

    The bill is supported by a wide range of respected organizations, including: Art Ashes, Agudath Israel of America, American Jewish Committee (AJC), Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Bet Tzedek – House of Justice, Christians United for Israel (CUFI) Action Fund, Creative Community for Peace, Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, Florida Holocaust Museum, Holocaust Center for Humanity (Seattle), Holocaust Museum Houston, Holocaust Museum LA, Holocaust Survivors Foundation USA, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), Jewish Women International (JWI), Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust (New York), Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center (Cincinnati), Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, StandWithUs, The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, World Jewish Congress, and the World Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO).

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Unique electric ships, which have no analogues in the world, have been sailing in Moscow for two years.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    After the launch of river routes, regular passenger transportation made the Moscow River a full-fledged transport artery of the city.

    Electric boat trips are included in the “Ediny” subscriptions for 30, 90 and 365 days. Two years after the launch of regular river electric transport, residents of the capital now have the opportunity to:

    Use three year-round river routes with a total length of 29 km Quickly and conveniently move to the opposite bank of the Moscow River thanks to electric vessels

    Moreover, the launch created 350 new jobs, and the Moscow River has become much safer. Thanks to regular work, crews can promptly detect people in the water, and they have already saved four people.

    On June 20, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin opened the 3rd route of regular river electric transport “Novospassky – ZIL”, which improved transport accessibility for more than 55 thousand Muscovites living in four districts. The ZIL pier is used as the final stop of two lines at once – this allows passengers to get from Pechatniki to Novospassky on the most innovative type of urban transport in the capital, – said Maxim Liksutov.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Expanding Health Care at Sporting Events

    Source: US State of New York

    overnor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to expand the service of health care professionals at sporting events in New York State. Legislation A.8481A/S.8206A extends authorization for certain health care professionals licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in this state in connection with an event sanctioned by the New York Road Runners. Legislation A.3267/S.20 allows licensed health care professionals in good standing to perform necessary services at the Ironman Lake Placid 2025.

    “With world-class athletes traveling and competing across the state, New York wants to ensure they have the best care,” Governor Hochul said. “This legislation not only provides more opportunities for health care professionals, but it also allows athletes to have top-of-the-line care during their events.”

    New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority President & CEO Ashley Walden said, “This legislation enhances our ability to bring in top-tier medical professionals from across the country, reinforcing New York’s commitment to hosting premier sporting events with exceptional support. It also allows our out-of-state and international athletes to bring their medical teams to New York State, assuring the continuity of care and furthering our support of these important events in Lake Placid and beyond.”

    New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said, “Governor Hochul is committed to the health and wellbeing of all New Yorkers and all those visiting New York, including the athletes competing at national and international events hosted in New York communities, like the Ironman Lake Placid 2025 event. This legislation ensures event participants from out-of-state can continue to receive medical support from their physicians and trainers.”

    Legislation A.8481A/S.8206A extends authorization to certain health care professionals who are licensed to practice in other jurisdictions to practice in New York State on athletes and team personnel at an event sanctioned by the New York Road Runners.

    State Senator José Serrano said, “New York Road Runners events provide a great opportunity to bring runners from all over the world to New York City. This important legislation ensures that certain licensed healthcare professionals from other jurisdictions may practice in New York State at major events sanctioned by New York Road Runners. I appreciate the efforts of healthcare professionals at these events that help to ensure runners make it across the finish line safely. Many thanks to Assemblymember Chandler-Waterman for sponsoring this legislation in the Assembly, and Governor Kathy Hochul for signing this important bill into law.”

    Assemblymember Monique Chandler-Waterman said, “The state of New York hosts some of this nation’s most renowned road races, and ensuring the health and safety of every participant is paramount. I am proud to have prime-sponsored this bill as a former runner and Track and Field Coach, it is important that athletes have medical support and healthcare professionals that they are comfortable with and are known to athletes. This bill allows athletes to have access to qualified medical care before, during, and after races by welcoming qualified healthcare professionals from beyond our borders to serve on the front lines. We are excited to continue the upholding of strong public health standards with life-saving measures that reflect the collaborative spirit and resilience of our community with the New York Road Runners.”

    Legislation A.3267/S.20 allows individuals who are licensed to practice as a physician, physician’s assistant, massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist, nurse practitioner, emergency medical technician or podiatrist in any state, is in good standing, and has been appointed by World Triathlon Corporation to provide professional services to competitors at the Ironman Lake Placid 2025 events.

    State Senator Dan Stec said, “Ironman Lake Placid is one of the most important athletic events that occur in our region and state. Ensuring our athletes have access to medical care is an important way to make it a successful competition. I’m pleased to see that my legislation allowing for that has been signed into law.”

    Assemblymember Billy Jones said, “Ensuring that healthcare providers are able to complete their duties, especially at major sporting events like the Ironman in Lake Placid, is critical for the safety and well-being of New Yorkers statewide. I am proud to have this legislation be signed into law and look forward to another successful event in the North Country.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Oregon Department of Emergency Management Celebrates Three Years as a Standalone State Agency

    Source: US State of Oregon

    strong>SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is proud to celebrate three years as a full-fledged state department, officially established on July 1, 2022. In that time, OEM has transformed Oregon’s approach to emergency preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery, and emergency communications, through innovation, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to communities across the state.

    Since its inception, OEM has deepened partnerships with local, tribal, state, and federal entities, launched state-of-the-art preparedness initiatives, and bolstered Oregon’s ability to respond swiftly and effectively to a wide range of disasters.

    Empowering Communities with Be2Weeks Ready

    One of OEM’s accomplishments has been the launch of its Be2Weeks Ready toolkit in 5 written languages and American Sign Language. The accessible, user-friendly preparedness toolkit helps Oregonians build the skills and supplies needed to remain self-sufficient during emergencies for at least two weeks. The toolkit continues to be a vital resource for individuals, families, and communities statewide.

    Strategic Growth in Emergency Preparedness and Communications

    In a move to enhance statewide coordination and communications, OEM recently welcomed the Statewide Interoperability Coordination (SWIC) Team—formerly housed within the Enterprise Information Services Office—into its ranks. This transition strengthens Oregon’s ability to support interoperable communication systems essential for public safety and coordinated disaster response.

    Equipment and Supplies for Resilience: SPIRE and Stockpile Expansion

    OEM has also significantly expanded its emergency stockpile and logistics capabilities to better support communities in crisis. Through the State Preparedness and Incident Response Equipment (SPIRE) Grant Program, the department has distributed essential emergency response equipment to local agencies, including generators, fuel trailers, portable water systems, and more. These efforts ensure lifesaving resources are pre-positioned and readily accessible when emergencies strike.

    Establishing Key Community Advisory Groups

    House Bill 2927, enacted during Oregon’s 2021 legislative session, established two key advisory bodies to strengthen the state’s emergency management framework. The Local Government Emergency Management Advisory Council (LGEMAC) was created to provide guidance to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management on preparedness and response strategies, drawing on the expertise of local officials, emergency responders, and public representatives. Simultaneously, the Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council (EPAC) was formed within the Office of the Governor to develop policy recommendations for catastrophic disaster planning and coordination across state and federal emergency support functions. Both councils are set to sunset on January 2, 2030.

    Funding Local Projects Through State and Federal Grants

    During the past three years, OEM has supported local resilience by administering a range of state and federal grants. These include the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) and Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) programs, which have helped counties, cities, and tribes enhance preparedness and reduce disaster risks. OEM also launched the State Community Resilience Coalition (SCRC) Grant Program in 2025 to fund Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COADs) for local emergency response and recovery efforts. Despite recent federal challenges—such as the cancellation of FEMA’s 2024 BRIC (Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities) grant cycle— OEM remains committed to working with local, state, Tribal, and federal partners to ensure critical access to emergency management resources for all communities in Oregon.

    Strategic Planning for the Future

    The Strategic Plan at the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is grounded in a whole-community approach that emphasizes resilience, modernization, and equity. Its IT Strategic Plan (2025–2027) targets digital modernization to enhance emergency communications and data integration. The Homeland Security Strategy (2025–2028) prioritizes infrastructure protection and intelligence coordination. Central to all these efforts is OEM’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Plan (2024–2026), which ensures that emergency management strategies are equitable and inclusive, reflecting the needs of Oregon’s diverse communities.

    “Oregon has faced many challenges—wildfires, floods, winter storms—and through it all, our team has stayed focused on one mission: helping Oregonians stay safe, informed, and ready,” said OEM Director Erin McMahon. “This anniversary is a reflection of the dedication and heart our team brings to this work every day. We’re proud of how far we’ve come and excited for what’s next.”

    Looking ahead, OEM will continue building partnerships and investing in long-term strategies that prioritize equity, innovation, and community-driven resilience. From the coast to the high desert, OEM is committed to ensuring that every Oregonian is prepared and supported.

    For more information about OEM’s initiatives, the Be2Weeks Ready toolkit, and SPIRE resources, visit https://www.oregon.gov/oem.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Avert a Municipal Default in the City of Dunkirk

    Source: US State of New York

    overnor Hochul signed into law legislation authorizing an emergency loan from the State of New York to the City of Dunkirk. The City of Dunkirk is facing a severe fiscal crisis, driven by years of structural deficits and compounded by a looming deadline to repay a major revenue anticipation note. This legislation safeguards Dunkirk residents from more costly and expensive alternative measures, such as the creation of a financial control board.

    “Having spent years in local government, I understand the challenges our local leaders are experiencing, and this financial support to the City of Dunkirk is necessary to avoid a potentially devastating default that could ripple far beyond Dunkirk’s borders,” Governor Hochul said. “This legislation reflects the State’s commitment to stabilizing local governments in crisis while protecting the broader financial integrity of New York municipalities.”

    Legislation S.8413/A.8870 enacts “The City of Dunkirk Revenue Anticipation Note Refinancing Act,” which allows the city to use state funds to repay its $12.7 million revenue anticipation note due July 24, 2025, which it would otherwise be unable to pay in full. The loan carries a 15-year amortization period at a 7.5 percent interest rate and must be repaid using city revenues, including through offsets to state aid.

    The Act also requires the city to demonstrate that it has made good faith efforts to raise the necessary funds independently and includes provisions for state oversight of future fiscal practices while the loan is outstanding.

    The Act also requires Dunkirk to provide annual attestation of its inability to refinance through deficit bonds or notes and remains subject to the oversight framework established under the Dunkirk Fiscal Recovery Act of 2024. The Act supports the City’s efforts to secure their long-term fiscal future and demonstrates the Governor’s commitment to the fiscal health of all state municipalities.

    Assemblymember J. Gary Pretlow said, “This legislation is a necessary and prudent step to prevent fiscal collapse in the City of Dunkirk, while ensuring state resources are used responsibly. By authorizing this emergency loan with clear repayment terms and robust oversight, we are not only helping a city in crisis but protecting the financial health of the entire state and reaffirming our commitment to sound, accountable governance.”

    City of Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz said, “On behalf of the City of Dunkirk, I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Governor Hochul for signing the critical legislation that authorizes the state loan to assist our city during this unprecedented fiscal crisis. This support is a vital step forward in helping Dunkirk stabilize its finances, continue delivering essential services, and begin the long-overdue process of rebuilding our financial foundation. The Governor’s action today reaffirms her commitment to communities like ours and allows us to correct decades of mismanagement and move toward a more sustainable future.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Relief Still Available to Kansas Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Adverse Weather

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses, nonprofits, and residents in Kansas of the July 28 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset physical damage caused by the severe storm and tornado occurring May 18.

    The disaster declaration covers the Kansas counties of Gove, Graham, Lane, Logan, Ness, Scott, Sheridan, Thomas and Trego.

    Small businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

    Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.

    Applicants may also be eligible for a loan increase of up to 20% of their physical damage, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements include strengthening structures to protect against high wind damage, upgrading to wind rated garage doors, and installing a safe room or storm shelter to help protect property and occupants from future damage.

    “One distinct advantage of SBA’s disaster loan program is the opportunity to fund upgrades reducing the risk of future storm damage,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “I encourage businesses and homeowners to work with contractors and mitigation professionals to improve their storm readiness while taking advantage of SBA’s physical damage loans.”

    SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations impacted by financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.

    Interest rates can be as low as 4% for small businesses, 3.62% for nonprofits, and 2.81% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not begin to accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms, based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    The deadline to return physical damage applications is July 28.

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    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Relief Still Available to Kansas Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Adverse Weather

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses, nonprofits, and residents in Kansas of the July 28 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset physical damage caused by the severe storm and tornado occurring May 18.

    The disaster declaration covers the Kansas counties of Gove, Graham, Lane, Logan, Ness, Scott, Sheridan, Thomas and Trego.

    Small businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

    Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.

    Applicants may also be eligible for a loan increase of up to 20% of their physical damage, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements include strengthening structures to protect against high wind damage, upgrading to wind rated garage doors, and installing a safe room or storm shelter to help protect property and occupants from future damage.

    “One distinct advantage of SBA’s disaster loan program is the opportunity to fund upgrades reducing the risk of future storm damage,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “I encourage businesses and homeowners to work with contractors and mitigation professionals to improve their storm readiness while taking advantage of SBA’s physical damage loans.”

    SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations impacted by financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.

    Interest rates can be as low as 4% for small businesses, 3.62% for nonprofits, and 2.81% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not begin to accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms, based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    The deadline to return physical damage applications is July 28.

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    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

    MIL OSI USA News –

  • MIL-OSI USA: SBA Relief Still Available to Kansas Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Adverse Weather

    Source: United States Small Business Administration

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses, nonprofits, and residents in Kansas of the July 28 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset physical damage caused by the severe storm and tornado occurring May 18.

    The disaster declaration covers the Kansas counties of Gove, Graham, Lane, Logan, Ness, Scott, Sheridan, Thomas and Trego.

    Small businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

    Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.

    Applicants may also be eligible for a loan increase of up to 20% of their physical damage, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements include strengthening structures to protect against high wind damage, upgrading to wind rated garage doors, and installing a safe room or storm shelter to help protect property and occupants from future damage.

    “One distinct advantage of SBA’s disaster loan program is the opportunity to fund upgrades reducing the risk of future storm damage,” said Chris Stallings, associate administrator of the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the SBA. “I encourage businesses and homeowners to work with contractors and mitigation professionals to improve their storm readiness while taking advantage of SBA’s physical damage loans.”

    SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations impacted by financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises.

    Interest rates can be as low as 4% for small businesses, 3.62% for nonprofits, and 2.81% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not begin to accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA sets loan amounts and terms, based on each applicant’s financial condition.

    To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

    The deadline to return physical damage applications is July 28.

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    About the U.S. Small Business Administration

    The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Missouri Man Admits Trying to Meet Teen for Sex

    Source: US FBI

    ST. LOUIS – A man from Jefferson County, Missouri on Tuesday admitted trying to meet a 16-year-old to engage in sexual activity.

    Anthony Justin Snelson, 39, of Arnold, Missouri, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted receipt of child pornography. He admitted engaging in an inappropriate conversation via TikTok with a teen. After the victim’s mother discovered the conversation, she took it over and began impersonating the victim. She later had her daughter call Snelson, who requested a nude photo and asked if the victim wanted to meet and “mess around,” Snelson’s plea says. The mother called the St. Louis County Police Department on Aug. 12, 2024, after a meeting had been arranged, and officers arrested Snelson when he arrived. He admitted in an interview with police that the reason he met with the teen was “to maybe mess around,” his plea says.

    Snelson is scheduled to be sentenced on September 30. The charge carries a mandatory minimum prison term of five years, and a maximum of 20 years.

    The St. Louis County Police Department and the FBI investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Colleen Lang is prosecuting the case.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the Department of Justice Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Missouri Man Admits Trying to Meet Teen for Sex

    Source: US FBI

    ST. LOUIS – A man from Jefferson County, Missouri on Tuesday admitted trying to meet a 16-year-old to engage in sexual activity.

    Anthony Justin Snelson, 39, of Arnold, Missouri, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted receipt of child pornography. He admitted engaging in an inappropriate conversation via TikTok with a teen. After the victim’s mother discovered the conversation, she took it over and began impersonating the victim. She later had her daughter call Snelson, who requested a nude photo and asked if the victim wanted to meet and “mess around,” Snelson’s plea says. The mother called the St. Louis County Police Department on Aug. 12, 2024, after a meeting had been arranged, and officers arrested Snelson when he arrived. He admitted in an interview with police that the reason he met with the teen was “to maybe mess around,” his plea says.

    Snelson is scheduled to be sentenced on September 30. The charge carries a mandatory minimum prison term of five years, and a maximum of 20 years.

    The St. Louis County Police Department and the FBI investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Colleen Lang is prosecuting the case.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the Department of Justice Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Opioid-free pain-management options support construction industry workers

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    People working in the construction industry benefit from ongoing access to opioid-free pain-management options as the Province supports two pain clinics in Burnaby and Langford.

    “People in the construction industry need specialized supports with mental-health and substance-use challenges,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “By continuing to fund the Opioid-Free Pain Clinics by Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan, we are expanding access to safer pain-treatment options that support recovery from injuries, reduce harm and improve overall well-being.”

    In spring 2025, the Ministry of Health provided $160,000 to the Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan (CIRP) for its Opioid-Free Pain Clinics, which provide pain-management options for construction workers and offer evidence-based approaches to pain relief without pharmacological interventions.

    “The Opioid-Free Pain Clinic offers a groundbreaking solution to a serious problem facing construction workers, managing pain without the risk of opioid dependency,” said Vicky Waldron, executive director of the Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan. “This innovative program is already delivering powerful results and we’re deeply grateful to the Ministry of Health for supporting a new path forward for workers who need effective, safe and long-term pain relief.”

    This funding will support the continued operation of the two clinics that provide pain-relief services to people working in the construction industry. Services include myoActivation, an evidence-based trigger-point therapy approach, which focuses on needling therapy and counsellor-led self-management sessions.

    “Both the construction industry and years of drug abuse have taken turns wrecking my body, but the support I have received, notably myoActivation, has brought me through to the other side of that pain,” said Ryan, CIRP pain clinic client. “When I wake up to go to work, I no longer feel crippled and more often than not, I am smiling. CIRP kept me working through this rehabilitation, kept me off the streets and allowed me to keep the positive momentum I needed so much.”

    The Burnaby clinic has been open to patients since 2020 and has supported more than 120 patients attending more than 1,500 appointments, with opioid-free pain-management options. Following its success, a second clinic in Langford was opened in fall 2024.

    This work is part of the Province’s work to build up the entire continuum of mental-health and substance-use care so people get the right support. This work includes:

    • increasing early intervention and prevention;
    • adding and expanding treatment and recovery services;
    • building supportive and complex-care housing; and
    • adding overdose prevention services.

    Quotes:

    Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour –

    “Construction work is physically demanding, and chronic pain is a reality for many in the industry. These opioid-free pain clinics give workers access to effective care without the risk of dependency. It’s about giving workers the support they need to stay healthy on the job and return home mentally and physically well each day.”

    Amna Shah, parliamentary secretary for mental health and addictions –

    “No one should have to suffer in pain without support. By expanding access to opioid-free pain-management options, we’re helping people find safer, evidence-based ways to manage their pain, while reducing the risk of dependency and overdose. This not only helps people recover safely, it empowers people with effective alternatives.”

    Tylar, CIRP pain clinic client –

    “This is the best my back has felt since I was 14. When my back started to feel new strains, I came back to CIRP and didn’t miss any work this time.”

    Learn More:

    To find mental-health and substance-use supports in B.C., visit: https://helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca/

    For more information about CIRP, visit: https://www.constructionrehabplan.com/

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Neal Statement on the Third Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA)

    Neal Statement on the Third Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision

    Washington, D.C., June 24, 2025

    Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement marking the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization:

    “Three years ago, Trump’s Supreme Court cruelly ripped away a fundamental constitutional right. Since then, 19 states have banned abortion and access to care gets more difficult by the day. People have died, and millions have been forced into dire circumstances as they attempt to get the care they need.

    “Health care decisions belong between patients and their doctors. We’ve given Republicans multiple chances to protect those rights—they’ve refused every time. Now, they’re entering a new, even crueler phase of their War on Women with Trump’s marquee legislation, further slashing care and throwing millions off their health insurance. This extremism is the greatest threat to the health of the American people. We won’t stop until Roe is restored and every Republican attack on health care is defeated.”

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  • MIL-OSI: Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Announces Pricing of $2.0 Million Public Offering

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    THORNTON, Colo., June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTI) (“Ascent” or the “Company”), the leading U.S. innovator in the design and manufacture of featherweight, flexible, and durable CIGS thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions, today announced the pricing of a public offering of an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) and warrants to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock (the “Warrants”), at a combined public offering price of $2.00 per share (or per pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) and accompanying Warrant. The Warrants will have an exercise price of $2.00 per share, will be exercisable immediately upon issuance, and will expire on the five-year anniversary of the initial issuance date. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about June 30, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

    H.C. Wainwright & Co. is acting as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.

    The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company from the offering are expected to be $2.0 million before deducting the placement agent’s fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital, product development activities, general and administrative expenses and other general corporate purposes.

    The securities described above are being offered pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-288300), which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on June 27, 2025. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus forming part of the effective registration statement relating to the offering. A preliminary prospectus relating to the offering has been filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and a final prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC. Electronic copies of the final prospectus, when available, may be obtained on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may also be obtained, when available, by contacting H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC at 430 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022, by phone at (212) 856-5711 or e-mail at placements@hcwco.com.

    This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

    About Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.

    Backed by 40 years of R&D, 15 years of manufacturing experience, numerous awards, and a comprehensive IP and patent portfolio, Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-performance, flexible thin-film solar panels for use in environments where mass, performance, reliability, and resilience matter. Ascent’s photovoltaic (PV) modules have been deployed on space missions, multiple airborne vehicles, agrivoltaic installations, in industrial/commercial construction as well as an extensive range of consumer goods, revolutionizing the use cases and environments for solar power. Ascent Solar’s research and development center and 5-MW nameplate production facility is in Thornton, Colorado. To learn more, visit https://www.ascentsolar.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Statements in this press release that are not statements of historical or current fact constitute “forward-looking statements” including statements about the completion of the offering, the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the offering and the anticipated use of proceeds therefrom. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unknown factors that could cause the company’s actual operating results to be materially different from any historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including market and other conditions. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current assumptions, expectations, and projections about future events. In addition to statements that explicitly describe these risks and uncertainties, readers are urged to consider statements that contain terms such as “will,” “believes,” “belief,” “expects,” “expect,” “intends,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “plan,” to be uncertain and forward-looking. No information in this press release should be construed as any indication whatsoever of our future revenues, stock price, or results of operations. The forward-looking statements contained herein are also subject generally to other risks and uncertainties that are described from time to time in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our most recently filed reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q.

    Media Contact

    Spencer Herrmann

    FischTank PR

    ascent@fischtankpr.com

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  • MIL-OSI: DRML Miner Launches XRP Surge: Market Dynamics and Future Prospects Analysis

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK,, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liquidity solutions have become a focus of Ripple’s long-term vision. Ripple’s CEO confirmed this at the XRP APEX 2025 conference in Singapore, predicting that XRP could account for 14% of SWIFT’s global transaction volume.

    This bold claim reflects Ripple’s inherent desire to challenge traditional financial rails with cryptocurrency-based liquidity. To support this liquidity-driven solution, DRML Miner, a leading cryptocurrency mining platform, has launched a 2-day XRP mining contract, aiming to inject more XRP into circulation and make this digital asset more accessible to everyday users.

    “Ripple’s bold proposition sets the tone for the future of decentralized finance, and we are committed to aligning our platform’s offerings with that vision by providing users with a convenient way to mine XRP and contribute to the liquidity of the cryptocurrency,” said DRML Miner CEO.

    What is DRML Miner’s XRP cloud mining?

    DRML Miner cloud mining is a remote cryptocurrency mining solution that supports a variety of digital assets including XRP. Users can use DRML Miner’s powerful computing power to earn income without purchasing mining hardware or performing technical maintenance. DRML Miner’s 2-day mining contract lowers the threshold for XRP mining and will directly promote the efficient development of the XRP ecosystem.

    Cryptocurrency mining remains one of the most cost-effective ways to extract value from cryptocurrency assets without risking losses from price fluctuations. Compared to direct purchases, DRML Miner’s mining model provides a low-risk, low-cost alternative for users interested in joining the XRP ecosystem..

    Join DRML Miner’s 2-day XRP mining plan to start a fast, affordable and rewarding cloud mining journey.

    DRML Miner‘s latest 2-day XRP mining contract provides cryptocurrency miners with 24-hour instant rewards, providing a lower cloud mining threshold for new users and cryptocurrency enthusiasts, starting from only $10.

    DRML Miner allows users to earn XRP in real time without having to set up hardware or master the necessary technical knowledge – it is a safe and convenient way to earn XRP. In addition, the platform also offers a welcome bonus of up to $10 for new users to help you get started with mining.

    Click here to sign up and claim your $10 welcome bonus.

    Why DRML Miner Leads XRP Cloud Mining?

    While there are multiple protocols that offer XRP cloud mining services, DRML Miner stands out as the most trusted XRP mining platform in the industry. With over 7 million users, cryptocurrency enthusiasts are earning unlimited returns every day.

    Two major advantages of DRML Miner:

    1. Highest Mining Rewards: Unlike other platforms, DRML Miner guarantees a transparent system to ensure that you get the maximum return on your mining efforts.
    2. Instant Withdrawals: From the moment you join and start making profits, you can withdraw 24/7. Your rewards are not only accumulated, but also available at any time.

    Cloud Mining Contract Strategy: Based on Real Results

    With the launch of 2-day XRP contracts, DRML Miner opens its high-performance cloud mining infrastructure to the public – free access. Since its inception in 2018, the platform has expanded to 180 countries and regions, has more than 8 million active users, and has achieved outstanding results:

    • 2-day strategy: +7% return rate
    • 10-day strategy: +13.5% return rate
    • 20-day strategy: +43.5% return rate
    • 30-day strategy: +77.5% return rate

    These performance data are not predictions, but real results of millions of users. This is due to DRML Miner’s AI-based profit optimization and result-centric mining model.

    Click here to view the complete mining contracts directory.

    How to get started on the most trusted cloud mining platform in 2025

    1. Register here via PC or mobile device
    2. Get your free $10 welcome bonus
    3. Use your bonus to activate your first free cloud computing capacity
    4. See a breakdown of your expected earnings and monitor your rewards with real-time analytics tools
    5. Access your free withdrawals at any time

    About DRML Miner

    Founded in 2018, DRML Miner represents a new generation of AI-driven cloud mining, based on data, performance and trust. With a rapidly growing global user base, DRML Miner stands out as one of the most promising cryptocurrency investment opportunities this year, especially for investors who seek sustainable long-term returns rather than speculation.

    Click to view DRML Miner homepage: https://drmlminers.com/

    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.

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  • MIL-OSI: Bulletin from the Annual General Meeting in Anoto Group AB (publ) on 27 June 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    The Annual General Meeting (the (“AGM”) in Anoto Group AB (publ) (the ”Company”) has been held on 27 June 2025 and in particular the following decisions were resolved.

    Balance sheet, income statement and dividend

    The AGM resolved to adopt the balance sheet, income statement, consolidated balance sheet and consolidated income statement for 2024. Furthermore, it was resolved that no dividend will be distributed and that the unrestricted equity in the parent company shall be carried forward.

    Election of Board members and auditor

    The AGM resolved to discharge the Board members and the Chief Executive Officer from liability for 2024.

    As members of the Board of Directors until the end of the next AGM, the AGM re-elected Kevin Adeson, Alexander Fällström, Gary Stolkin and Adrian Weller and elected Matthew Doerner. The AGM re-elected Kevin Adeson as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

    BDO Mälardalen AB was re-elected as auditor.

    Adoption of guidelines for remuneration to senior executives and approval of the remuneration report

    The AGM resolved to adopt the Board of Directors’ proposal regarding guidelines for remuneration to senior executives and to approve the Board of Directors’ remuneration report.

    Resolution on a long-term incentive program (LTIP 2025) for the management team and other key employees

    In order to improve the Company’s ability to retain and recruit qualified personnel to the Anoto Group and to increase motivation among members of the management team, the Board of Directors proposed that the AGM resolve to implement a long-term incentive program (“LTIP 2025”) consisting of stock options (“Stock Options”) for members of the management team and other key employees.

    LTIP 2025 shall comprise a maximum of 275,000,000 new Stock Options, each entitling the holder to acquire one ordinary share in the Company, corresponding to approximately 20.0 percent of the share capital and votes in the Company after dilution. The Board of Directors shall have the right to impose performance conditions for certain participants in LTIP 2025. The performance conditions will be based on the average growth of the Group’s net sales over specified periods.

    Each Stock Option entitles the employee or consultant to acquire one ordinary share in the Company during the period commencing on the third anniversary of the grant date and ending on the sixth anniversary of the grant date, at an exercise price corresponding to 150 percent of the average volume-weighted share price for the Company’s share on Nasdaq Stockholm during a period of 10 days prior to the AGM. However, for Stock Options granted no later than the end of July 2025, the exercise price shall not exceed SEK 0.18 and shall not be less than SEK 0.12.

    Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on directed issue of Series C shares

    The AGM resolved to authorise the Board of Directors, on one or more occasions until the next Annual General Meeting, to resolve on a new issue of no more than 275,000,000 Series C shares, corresponding to approximately 20.0 percent of the share capital and votes of the Company after dilution. With the deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, the new shares may be subscribed for by a bank or securities company at a subscription price corresponding to the quota value. The purpose of the authorisation and the reason for the deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights is to ensure delivery of shares to participants under the Company’s outstanding incentive programs and secure liquidity for payment of social security charges as a result of the incentive programs.

    Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on repurchase of Series C shares and transfer of ordinary shares to participants in incentive programs and to secure payment of social security charges

    The AGM resolved to authorise the Board of Directors, on one or more occasions until the next AGM, to resolve on the repurchase of Series C shares. The repurchase shall comprise all outstanding Series C shares and shall be made at a price corresponding to the quota value of the shares. The purpose of the repurchase is to ensure delivery of shares to participants in the Company’s outstanding incentive programs and to secure liquidity for payment of social security charges related to such incentive programs.

    The AGM further resolved to (i) approve the delivery of ordinary shares to participants in LTIP 2025, and (ii) authorise the Board of Directors, on one or more occasions until the next AGM, to resolve on the transfer of own ordinary shares on Nasdaq Stockholm at a price within the prevailing price range, meaning the range between the highest purchase price and the lowest selling price. Transfers may be made with a maximum number of ordinary shares required for the Company to secure liquidity for payment of social security charges related to outstanding incentive programs in the Company, but not more than 27,500,000 ordinary shares. Transfers of shares may also take place outside Nasdaq Stockholm to a bank or securities company, with deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights.

    Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to issue new shares, warrants and/or convertible bonds

    The AGM resolved to authorise the Board of Directors, on one or several occasions during the period until the next AGM, with or without deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, against cash payment, payment in kind or by way of set-off, to resolve on the issue of ordinary shares, warrants and/or convertible bonds that involve the issue of or conversion into a maximum of 275,000,000 ordinary shares, corresponding to a dilution of approximately 20.0 percent of the share capital and votes, based on the current number of shares in the Company.

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  • MIL-OSI: Bulletin from the Annual General Meeting in Anoto Group AB (publ) on 27 June 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    The Annual General Meeting (the (“AGM”) in Anoto Group AB (publ) (the ”Company”) has been held on 27 June 2025 and in particular the following decisions were resolved.

    Balance sheet, income statement and dividend

    The AGM resolved to adopt the balance sheet, income statement, consolidated balance sheet and consolidated income statement for 2024. Furthermore, it was resolved that no dividend will be distributed and that the unrestricted equity in the parent company shall be carried forward.

    Election of Board members and auditor

    The AGM resolved to discharge the Board members and the Chief Executive Officer from liability for 2024.

    As members of the Board of Directors until the end of the next AGM, the AGM re-elected Kevin Adeson, Alexander Fällström, Gary Stolkin and Adrian Weller and elected Matthew Doerner. The AGM re-elected Kevin Adeson as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

    BDO Mälardalen AB was re-elected as auditor.

    Adoption of guidelines for remuneration to senior executives and approval of the remuneration report

    The AGM resolved to adopt the Board of Directors’ proposal regarding guidelines for remuneration to senior executives and to approve the Board of Directors’ remuneration report.

    Resolution on a long-term incentive program (LTIP 2025) for the management team and other key employees

    In order to improve the Company’s ability to retain and recruit qualified personnel to the Anoto Group and to increase motivation among members of the management team, the Board of Directors proposed that the AGM resolve to implement a long-term incentive program (“LTIP 2025”) consisting of stock options (“Stock Options”) for members of the management team and other key employees.

    LTIP 2025 shall comprise a maximum of 275,000,000 new Stock Options, each entitling the holder to acquire one ordinary share in the Company, corresponding to approximately 20.0 percent of the share capital and votes in the Company after dilution. The Board of Directors shall have the right to impose performance conditions for certain participants in LTIP 2025. The performance conditions will be based on the average growth of the Group’s net sales over specified periods.

    Each Stock Option entitles the employee or consultant to acquire one ordinary share in the Company during the period commencing on the third anniversary of the grant date and ending on the sixth anniversary of the grant date, at an exercise price corresponding to 150 percent of the average volume-weighted share price for the Company’s share on Nasdaq Stockholm during a period of 10 days prior to the AGM. However, for Stock Options granted no later than the end of July 2025, the exercise price shall not exceed SEK 0.18 and shall not be less than SEK 0.12.

    Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on directed issue of Series C shares

    The AGM resolved to authorise the Board of Directors, on one or more occasions until the next Annual General Meeting, to resolve on a new issue of no more than 275,000,000 Series C shares, corresponding to approximately 20.0 percent of the share capital and votes of the Company after dilution. With the deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, the new shares may be subscribed for by a bank or securities company at a subscription price corresponding to the quota value. The purpose of the authorisation and the reason for the deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights is to ensure delivery of shares to participants under the Company’s outstanding incentive programs and secure liquidity for payment of social security charges as a result of the incentive programs.

    Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on repurchase of Series C shares and transfer of ordinary shares to participants in incentive programs and to secure payment of social security charges

    The AGM resolved to authorise the Board of Directors, on one or more occasions until the next AGM, to resolve on the repurchase of Series C shares. The repurchase shall comprise all outstanding Series C shares and shall be made at a price corresponding to the quota value of the shares. The purpose of the repurchase is to ensure delivery of shares to participants in the Company’s outstanding incentive programs and to secure liquidity for payment of social security charges related to such incentive programs.

    The AGM further resolved to (i) approve the delivery of ordinary shares to participants in LTIP 2025, and (ii) authorise the Board of Directors, on one or more occasions until the next AGM, to resolve on the transfer of own ordinary shares on Nasdaq Stockholm at a price within the prevailing price range, meaning the range between the highest purchase price and the lowest selling price. Transfers may be made with a maximum number of ordinary shares required for the Company to secure liquidity for payment of social security charges related to outstanding incentive programs in the Company, but not more than 27,500,000 ordinary shares. Transfers of shares may also take place outside Nasdaq Stockholm to a bank or securities company, with deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights.

    Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to issue new shares, warrants and/or convertible bonds

    The AGM resolved to authorise the Board of Directors, on one or several occasions during the period until the next AGM, with or without deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, against cash payment, payment in kind or by way of set-off, to resolve on the issue of ordinary shares, warrants and/or convertible bonds that involve the issue of or conversion into a maximum of 275,000,000 ordinary shares, corresponding to a dilution of approximately 20.0 percent of the share capital and votes, based on the current number of shares in the Company.

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  • MIL-OSI: Bulletin from the Annual General Meeting in Anoto Group AB (publ) on 27 June 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    The Annual General Meeting (the (“AGM”) in Anoto Group AB (publ) (the ”Company”) has been held on 27 June 2025 and in particular the following decisions were resolved.

    Balance sheet, income statement and dividend

    The AGM resolved to adopt the balance sheet, income statement, consolidated balance sheet and consolidated income statement for 2024. Furthermore, it was resolved that no dividend will be distributed and that the unrestricted equity in the parent company shall be carried forward.

    Election of Board members and auditor

    The AGM resolved to discharge the Board members and the Chief Executive Officer from liability for 2024.

    As members of the Board of Directors until the end of the next AGM, the AGM re-elected Kevin Adeson, Alexander Fällström, Gary Stolkin and Adrian Weller and elected Matthew Doerner. The AGM re-elected Kevin Adeson as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

    BDO Mälardalen AB was re-elected as auditor.

    Adoption of guidelines for remuneration to senior executives and approval of the remuneration report

    The AGM resolved to adopt the Board of Directors’ proposal regarding guidelines for remuneration to senior executives and to approve the Board of Directors’ remuneration report.

    Resolution on a long-term incentive program (LTIP 2025) for the management team and other key employees

    In order to improve the Company’s ability to retain and recruit qualified personnel to the Anoto Group and to increase motivation among members of the management team, the Board of Directors proposed that the AGM resolve to implement a long-term incentive program (“LTIP 2025”) consisting of stock options (“Stock Options”) for members of the management team and other key employees.

    LTIP 2025 shall comprise a maximum of 275,000,000 new Stock Options, each entitling the holder to acquire one ordinary share in the Company, corresponding to approximately 20.0 percent of the share capital and votes in the Company after dilution. The Board of Directors shall have the right to impose performance conditions for certain participants in LTIP 2025. The performance conditions will be based on the average growth of the Group’s net sales over specified periods.

    Each Stock Option entitles the employee or consultant to acquire one ordinary share in the Company during the period commencing on the third anniversary of the grant date and ending on the sixth anniversary of the grant date, at an exercise price corresponding to 150 percent of the average volume-weighted share price for the Company’s share on Nasdaq Stockholm during a period of 10 days prior to the AGM. However, for Stock Options granted no later than the end of July 2025, the exercise price shall not exceed SEK 0.18 and shall not be less than SEK 0.12.

    Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on directed issue of Series C shares

    The AGM resolved to authorise the Board of Directors, on one or more occasions until the next Annual General Meeting, to resolve on a new issue of no more than 275,000,000 Series C shares, corresponding to approximately 20.0 percent of the share capital and votes of the Company after dilution. With the deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, the new shares may be subscribed for by a bank or securities company at a subscription price corresponding to the quota value. The purpose of the authorisation and the reason for the deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights is to ensure delivery of shares to participants under the Company’s outstanding incentive programs and secure liquidity for payment of social security charges as a result of the incentive programs.

    Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on repurchase of Series C shares and transfer of ordinary shares to participants in incentive programs and to secure payment of social security charges

    The AGM resolved to authorise the Board of Directors, on one or more occasions until the next AGM, to resolve on the repurchase of Series C shares. The repurchase shall comprise all outstanding Series C shares and shall be made at a price corresponding to the quota value of the shares. The purpose of the repurchase is to ensure delivery of shares to participants in the Company’s outstanding incentive programs and to secure liquidity for payment of social security charges related to such incentive programs.

    The AGM further resolved to (i) approve the delivery of ordinary shares to participants in LTIP 2025, and (ii) authorise the Board of Directors, on one or more occasions until the next AGM, to resolve on the transfer of own ordinary shares on Nasdaq Stockholm at a price within the prevailing price range, meaning the range between the highest purchase price and the lowest selling price. Transfers may be made with a maximum number of ordinary shares required for the Company to secure liquidity for payment of social security charges related to outstanding incentive programs in the Company, but not more than 27,500,000 ordinary shares. Transfers of shares may also take place outside Nasdaq Stockholm to a bank or securities company, with deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights.

    Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to issue new shares, warrants and/or convertible bonds

    The AGM resolved to authorise the Board of Directors, on one or several occasions during the period until the next AGM, with or without deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, against cash payment, payment in kind or by way of set-off, to resolve on the issue of ordinary shares, warrants and/or convertible bonds that involve the issue of or conversion into a maximum of 275,000,000 ordinary shares, corresponding to a dilution of approximately 20.0 percent of the share capital and votes, based on the current number of shares in the Company.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Senator Hassan Launches Investigation into GSK on Impact of Its Discontinuation of Children’s Asthma Inhaler

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Maggie Hassan
    WASHINGTON – One year after GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) pulled the Flovent HFA inhaler from the market, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, is continuing her oversight of the company by launching an investigation into its decision to discontinue the inhaler – which had been the most prescribed controller inhaler for young children with asthma. 
    After its discontinuation, GSK worked with a different company, Prasco Laboratories, to distribute the same inhaler under a different name – which not only created a greater expense for many patients, but also allowed GSK to avoid an estimated $367.6 million in rebates to Medicaid in 2024 alone. With fewer and more expensive inhaler options available in the year following the discontinuation of Flovent HFA, children across the country faced life-threatening medical challenges, with reports noting significant increases in asthma-related hospitalizations and ICU admissions. 
    “As families continue to battle sky-high prescription drug costs, we must not only lower costs, but also ensure that companies cannot abuse the system to enrich their profit margins and rip off taxpayers,” said Senator Hassan. “One year later, GSK’s decision to discontinue the most prescribed inhaler for young children with asthma and allow a different company to sell the same product in a more expensive form has threatened the lives of children in New Hampshire and across the country. GSK has a responsibility to answer for its actions, and we need to ensure that other companies can’t follow their lead in evading Medicaid payments. As I launch this investigation, I also continue to urge GSK to restore Flovent HFA to the market and work with Prasco to lower the price of the inhaler available today so that individuals suffering from asthma can access this life-saving treatment.” 
    Senator Hassan’s new investigation into GSK and Prasco follows her May 2024 push to get GSK to restore Flovent HFA and explain why it decided to discontinue Flovent HFA while leaving other brand-name inhaler products on the market and capping their prices. As Senator Hassan writes today, GSK’s response “failed to offer a convincing explanation for why it decided to discontinue Flovent HFA while leaving other brand-name inhaler products on the market and capping their prices.” Since discontinuing Flovent HFA, GSK and Prasco have not offered the same discounts and rebates for the authorized generic, leading major insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to delay or deny coverage of the authorized generic. 
    In addition to adverse outcomes for patients, GSK’s decision to discontinue Flovent HFA has resulted in significant economic consequences, as outlined in Senator Hassan’s request to GSK: 
    GSK avoided an estimated $367.6 million in rebates to Medicaid in 2024 alone by discontinuing Flovent HFA. Instead of receiving these rebates, Medicaid spent an estimated $551.8 million on the authorized generic for 2024. 
    Physicians have reported that even individuals with insurance coverage for the authorized generic have paid as much as $150 for a single inhaler. 
    The overall burden of childhood asthma costs the U.S. health care system an estimated $6 billion per year. 
    Click to read Senator Hassan’s letters to GSK and to Prasco Laboratories.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Langworthy’s Statement on 6-3 Supreme Court Ruling Limiting Nationwide Injunctions

    Source: US Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Langworthy released the following statement:

    “Today is a monumental victory for the Constitution, for common sense, and for the American people. The Supreme Court has finally slammed the brakes on the outrageous practice of a single activist judge derailing the will of the American people by blocking federal policies nationwide.

    “This ruling is long overdue, and I’m thrilled the Court has restored balance and sanity to our judicial system. No more will one judge in one district get to act like a super-legislator for the entire country. No more judicial tyranny. This decision reins in the judicial overreach that has paralyzed our government for far too long.

    “The days of rogue judges grinding national policy to a halt from their personal chambers are over.

    “This is a huge win for the rule of law, for our separation of powers, and for any future president who wants to govern without being handcuffed by unelected ideologues in robes. Let this be a message: our republic is back in the hands of the people and their elected representatives—not the whims of a single radicalized federal judge.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: “A BIG WIN”: Supreme Court Ends Excessive Nationwide Injunctions

    US Senate News:

    Source: US Whitehouse
    class=”has-text-align-center”>“Today’s decision restores the proper separation of powers between the branches of government. Ending nationwide injunctions is a tremendous victory for the American people and the rule of law.” — White House Counsel David Warrington
    No longer can rogue, activist judges abuse their authority to dictate the executive powers of the President of the United States, the Supreme Court ruled — a massive victory for the Constitution, the rule of law, and the presidency itself.
    Since the moment President Trump took office, low-level activist judges have been exploiting their positions to kneecap the agenda on which he was overwhelmingly elected. In fact, of the 40 nationwide injunctions filed against President Trump’s executive actions in his second term, 35 of them came from just five far-left jurisdictions: California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Washington, and the District of Columbia.
    Now, the Trump Administration can promptly proceed with critical action to save the country — like ending birthright citizenship, ceasing sanctuary city funding, suspending refugee resettlement, freezing unnecessary funding, stopping taxpayers from funding transgender surgeries, and much more.
    The Supreme Court’s commonsense decision was rightly hailed as a huge win:
    President Trump: “The Supreme Court has delivered a monumental victory for the Constitution, the separation of powers, and the RULE OF LAW in striking down the excessive use of nationwide injunctions … I was elected on a historic mandate, but in recent months, we’ve seen a handful of radical left judges effectively try to overrule the rightful powers of the president to stop the American people from getting the policies that they voted for in record numbers. It was a grave threat to democracy.”
    Attorney General Pam Bondi: “Americans are finally getting what they voted for. No longer will we have rogue judges striking down President Trump’s policies across the entire nation — no longer.”
    CNN chief legal affairs correspondent Paula Reid: “This is a big win for President Trump because he has been railing against these so-called nationwide injunctions … The justices are agreeing with Trump and limiting this power that judges have to block a policy for the entire country.”
    CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig: “Such a big win for the Trump Administration and … the Office of the President.”
    Attorney Jonathan Turley: “I think that the Trump Administration has very good reason to celebrate. These district court judges have really tied down the administration.”
    Sen. John Kennedy: “Anybody who knows a law book from an L.L. Bean catalog knows that federal judges just made up this concept of universal injunctions … They just made it up because they don’t agree with what a President or Congress has done.”
    MSNBC legal analyst Melissa Murray: “This is a huge win for the Trump administration.”
    The New York Times: “A major victory for President Trump”
    NBC News: “A major win to the Trump administration”
    New York Post: “Major win”
    Reuters: “Win for Trump”
    Politico: “Supreme Court hands Trump major win”

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Closures of National Capital Region bridges

    Source: Government of Canada News

    For immediate release

    Gatineau, Quebec, June 27, 2025 – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise the public that the following bridges will be closed from Tuesday, July 1, at 6 am, to Wednesday, July 2, at 2 am, to accommodate Canada Day activities:

    • Alexandra Bridge
      • Ottawa-bound lane will be closed to vehicular traffic
      • Gatineau-bound lane will remain open to vehicular traffic
      • Pedestrians and cyclists will be redirected to the centre lane
    • Chaudière Crossing
      • The crossing will be fully closed to vehicular traffic, pedestrians and cyclists

    During this period, the Portage Bridge, and other roads under the stewardship of the National Capital Commission, will also be closed to vehicular traffic. Motorists will be asked to use either the Champlain Bridge, the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge or the Alexandra Bridge (Gatineau-bound).

    The schedule may change depending on weather conditions.

    PSPC encourages users to exercise caution when travelling on the bridges and thanks them for their patience.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: IAM Union Urges Maine Senators to Reject Medicaid Cuts Threatening Rural Hospitals and Workers’ Healthcare Access

    Source: US GOIAM Union

    WASHINGTON, June 27, 2025 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union), representing 600,000 active and retired members across North America, is calling on U.S. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins to reject devastating Medicaid cuts included in the current budget reconciliation package (H.R. 1).

    IAM Union International President Brian Bryant issued letters to U.S. Senators King and Collins urging them to reject the proposal. According to state officials and recent reporting, it threatens to eliminate healthcare coverage for nearly 35,000 Mainers and risks shuttering at least four rural hospitals.

    “These cuts will directly harm the communities where our members live and work,” wrote IAM Union International President Bryant. “Thousands of IAM shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works depend on a reliable local healthcare infrastructure. When hospitals and clinics close or cut services, even those with strong union-negotiated healthcare plans lose access to critical care.”

    The reconciliation package includes new work requirements for Medicaid recipients and significant reductions in federal funding. Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services warns that the proposed changes would severely strain the state’s healthcare system, particularly in rural areas that rely heavily on Medicaid (known locally as MaineCare).

    The IAM Union is urging both of Maine’s U.S. Senators to support working families, protect access to healthcare, and vote “No” on H.R. 1.

    Read the letters to U.S. Senators King and Collins. 

    The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries across the United States and Canada.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: IAM Union Urges Maine Senators to Reject Medicaid Cuts Threatening Rural Hospitals and Workers’ Healthcare Access

    Source: US GOIAM Union

    WASHINGTON, June 27, 2025 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union), representing 600,000 active and retired members across North America, is calling on U.S. Senators Angus King and Susan Collins to reject devastating Medicaid cuts included in the current budget reconciliation package (H.R. 1).

    IAM Union International President Brian Bryant issued letters to U.S. Senators King and Collins urging them to reject the proposal. According to state officials and recent reporting, it threatens to eliminate healthcare coverage for nearly 35,000 Mainers and risks shuttering at least four rural hospitals.

    “These cuts will directly harm the communities where our members live and work,” wrote IAM Union International President Bryant. “Thousands of IAM shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works depend on a reliable local healthcare infrastructure. When hospitals and clinics close or cut services, even those with strong union-negotiated healthcare plans lose access to critical care.”

    The reconciliation package includes new work requirements for Medicaid recipients and significant reductions in federal funding. Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services warns that the proposed changes would severely strain the state’s healthcare system, particularly in rural areas that rely heavily on Medicaid (known locally as MaineCare).

    The IAM Union is urging both of Maine’s U.S. Senators to support working families, protect access to healthcare, and vote “No” on H.R. 1.

    Read the letters to U.S. Senators King and Collins. 

    The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries across the United States and Canada.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: S. 298, Returning SBA to Main Street Act

    Source: US Congressional Budget Office

    Bill Summary

    S. 298 would require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to relocate 30 percent of its employees from its headquarters in Washington, D.C., to regional offices throughout the United States and reduce its headquarters office space by 30 percent. Those changes would be contingent upon the agency determining that they would reduce costs to the federal government.

    Estimated Federal Cost

    The estimated budgetary effect of S. 298 is shown in Table 1. The costs of the legislation fall within budget function 370 (commerce and housing credit).

    Table 1.

    Estimated Changes in Spending Subject to Appropriation Under S. 298
     

    By Fiscal Year, Millions of Dollars

    		  
     

    2025

    2026

    2027

    2028

    2029

    2030

    2025-2030

    Salaries and Benefits

    		              

    Estimated Authorization

    *

    -4

    -10

    -8

    -2

    -2

    -26

    Estimated Outlays

    *

    -3

    -9

    -9

    -3

    -2

    -26

    Overhead Expenses

    		              

    Estimated Authorization

    0

    5

    6

    -5

    -5

    -5

    -4

    Estimated Outlays

    0

    4

    6

    -3

    -5

    -5

    -3

    Total Changes

    		              

    Estimated Authorization

    *

    1

    -4

    -13

    -7

    -7

    -30

    Estimated Outlays

    *

    1

    -3

    -12

    -8

    -7

    -29

    Basis of Estimate

    CBO assumes that S. 298 will be enacted near the end of fiscal year 2025, that the SBA would not begin to relocate employees until 2026, and that the Congress would reduce annual appropriations by the estimated amounts each year. Outlays were estimated using historical obligation and spending rates.

    Spending Subject to Appropriation

    CBO estimates that implementing S. 298 would decrease spending subject to appropriation by $29 million over the 2025-2030 period. The Congress appropriated $974 million for the SBA’s administrative expenses in fiscal year 2025.

    Salaries and Benefits. S. 298 would require the SBA to relocate 30 percent of its employees currently assigned to work at the headquarters in Washington, D.C., to regional offices throughout the United States within one year and to adjust their compensation for the new location. Additionally, employees would no longer be allowed to telework unless they qualify for an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

    There are currently about 900 full-time employees assigned to work at the SBA headquarters; under the bill, about 270 employees would need to be relocated. CBO assumes that half of those employees would relocate in 2026, and half would choose to leave the agency. CBO expects that it would take about two years for the SBA to hire new employees at regional offices to replace those that leave the agency. The lag in hiring new employees accounts for about 50 percent of the estimated reduction in costs for salaries and benefits.

    Salaries and benefits for federal employees vary by location. Based on information from the SBA, CBO expects that the average salaries and benefits of those employees in 2026 would decrease from about $208,000 to $201,000. Employees that relocate would be eligible to receive amounts to cover their household’s transportation expenses, temporary housing, and assistance with selling and purchasing a home.

    Using information from the Department of Agriculture, which relocated two subagencies in 2019, CBO estimates that average relocation expenses would be about $70,000 per employee. Additionally, some employees that leave the SBA would be eligible for severance averaging about $55,000 per employee. After accounting for anticipated inflation, attrition, and the time required to hire new employees, CBO estimates that implementing S. 298 would reduce the costs of SBA’s salaries and benefits by $26 million over the 2025-2030 period. Any reduction in spending would be subject to future appropriations being reduced by the estimated amounts.

    S. 298 also would require the SBA to report within six months on the number of employees at its headquarters who would be eligible to be relocated and a plan for implementing those changes. CBO estimates that the report would cost less than $500,000.

    Overhead Expenses. S. 298 also would require the agency to reduce office space at its headquarters location by 30 percent within two years. Using information from the SBA, CBO estimates that overhead expenses (including rent, security, and telecommunications services) for the affected employees at SBA headquarters totaled about $6 million in 2025 compared to costs of about $1.5 million at regional offices for the same number of employees.

    Finally, the SBA would require assistance from the General Services Administration (GSA) to locate and set up additional office space in regional offices. Using information from GSA, CBO estimates that the new working and meeting space, furniture and workstation purchases, and installation of information technology and audiovisual equipment would cost $10 million. CBO expects those costs would be incurred in 2026 and 2027.

    After accounting for inflation, attrition, and the time required for hiring and acquiring space and under the assumption that the SBA would reduce its office space in Washington, D.C., CBO estimates that implementing the bill would reduce overhead costs for the SBA by $3 million over the 2025-2030 period. Any reduction in spending would be subject to future appropriations being reduced by the estimated amounts.

    Uncertainty

    CBO’s estimate of S. 298 is subject to uncertainty because determining how many employees would relocate and the costs associated with their relocation is uncertain. For example, if the SBA paid severance to those that choose to leave the agency, decided not to hire new employees to offset expected attrition, or paid higher or lower relocation expenses, the actual costs could be higher or lower than those estimated.

    Additionally, if employees chose to retire and collect retirement benefits earlier than they would under current law, spending on retirement benefits, which are recorded in the budget as direct spending, would change.

    Pay-As-You-Go Considerations

    Enacting the bill would not affect direct spending or revenues; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures do not apply.

    Increase in Long-Term Net Direct Spending and Deficits

    CBO estimates that enacting S. 298 would not increase net direct spending or on-budget deficits in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2036.

    Mandates

    The bill contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.

    Federal Costs: Aurora Swanson

    Mandates: Rachel Austin

    Estimate Reviewed By

    Justin Humphrey
    Chief, Finance, Housing, and Education Cost Estimates Unit

    Kathleen FitzGerald 
    Chief, Public and Private Mandates Unit

    H. Samuel Papenfuss 
    Deputy Director of Budget Analysis

    Phillip L. Swagel

    Director, Congressional Budget Office

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  • MIL-OSI USA: IAM Union Urges North Carolina Senators to Reject Medicaid Cuts That Jeopardize Rural Healthcare and Working Families

    Source: US GOIAM Union

    WASHINGTON, June 27, 2025 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union), representing 600,000 active and retired members across North America, is calling on U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd to oppose proposed Medicaid cuts in the reconciliation package (H.R. 1) that threaten healthcare access for working families and could force the closure of rural hospitals across North Carolina.

    IAM Union International President Brian Bryant issued a letter urging Senators Tillis and Budd to reject the legislation, citing its devastating effects on healthcare access and economic stability in North Carolina communities. The IAM Union represents thousands of workers in the state, including at Spirit AeroSystems in Kinston and among airline workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

    “These harmful cuts would not only strip coverage from hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians, but also endanger the viability of hospitals and clinics that our members and their families rely on,” wrote IAM Union International President Bryant. “Even the best health insurance means little if the nearest hospital is closed or overwhelmed. The IAM is proud to negotiate strong healthcare benefits for our members. However, no bargaining agreement can replace a shuttered emergency room or a defunded clinic. We need Senators Tillis and Budd to protect the people they serve and reject these reckless cuts.” 

    It’s projected that more than 270,000 North Carolinians will lose their Medicaid coverage if the proposal passes. Meanwhile, reports indicate at least five rural hospitals in the state are at risk of closing due to financial shortfalls. North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services warns that the proposed Medicaid cuts will strain the state’s already-fragile rural healthcare network, where many providers depend on Medicaid reimbursements to stay operational.

    Read the letters to U.S. Senators Tillis and Budd. 

    The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries across the United States and Canada.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: IAM Union Urges Missouri Senators to Reject Medicaid Cuts That Threaten Rural Hospitals and Workers’ Access to Care

    Source: US GOIAM Union

    WASHINGTON, June 27, 2025 – The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union), representing 600,000 active and retired members across North America, is calling on U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt to reject the Medicaid cuts proposed in the reconciliation package (H.R. 1), warning that the legislation would devastate healthcare access and put Missouri’s rural hospitals at risk.

    In a letter to the Senators, IAM Union International President Brian Bryant emphasized the bill’s real-world consequences for working families and communities across Missouri.

    “The IAM Union represents thousands of aerospace, airline, and manufacturing workers throughout the state, including at Boeing’s St. Louis facility and at major airports,” wrote IAM Union International President Bryant. “These cuts would deliver a painful blow to Missouri’s healthcare system and threaten the stability of rural hospitals. Even with strong union health benefits, our members need access to functioning hospitals and clinics. If healthcare infrastructure collapses, every Missourian is at risk — especially in rural communities.”

    The legislation proposes strict new work requirements for Medicaid recipients and sharp reductions in federal funding. Reports indicate that hundreds of thousands of Missourians could lose coverage, and hospitals that rely on Medicaid reimbursements could be forced to close or reduce critical services. Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services has already warned that the state’s rural health providers operate on thin margins and cannot absorb the proposed cuts.

    The IAM Union is calling on Senators Hawley and Schmitt to stand up for working families and vote against this harmful legislation.

    Read the letters to U.S. Senators Hawley and Schmitt. 

    The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, shipbuilding, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries across the United States and Canada.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: WSDOT opens section of new SR 509 Expressway in SeaTac June 28

    Source: Washington State News 2

    The first mile of the expressway extends from I-5 to South 24th Street

    SEATAC – The first section of a new expressway is about to open in the Puget Sound area, providing travelers with another commuting option in south King County.

    At 5:09 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, the Washington State Department of Transportation will open the first mile of the State Route 509 Expressway. The first mile of the SR 509 Completion Project stretches between Interstate 5 and 24th Avenue South in SeaTac. 

    “Opening a new highway is an exciting moment for us,” said Puget Sound Gateway Program Administrator John White. “Completing this section is a critical step toward delivering the entire SR 509 Completion Project to help reduce congestion and finish a vital freight link between the Port of Seattle and industrial areas in south King County.” 

    “Approximately 40% of jobs in Washington are tied to trade, and our economy depends on reliable, efficient connections between farms, ports, manufacturers and markets,” said Rep. Jake Fey, chair of the House Transportation Committee. “The SR 509 Expressway is more than just a new road — it’s a critical freight and commuter link that will ease congestion, improve safety and support good-paying jobs across the region. This is the kind of smart, long-term investment that helps every corner of our state thrive.”

    The first mile and other improvements

    The new highway is being built in stages. The first mile features two lanes in each direction between I-5 and 24th Avenue South. Northbound I-5 drivers will exit to a large fly-over ramp that connects to the expressway. Until the next section of the expressway opens, drivers will exit at 24th Avenue South. Travelers can also enter the expressway from 24th Avenue South and travel southeast to merge onto southbound I-5.  

    Besides the first mile, this stage of the SR 509 Completion Project features many other improvements: 

    • Extension of Veterans Drive, linking to a new tunnel under I-5.
    • A wider South 216th Street bridge over I-5.
    • A realigned southbound I-5 exit to SR 516.
    • An improved eastbound SR 516 on-ramp to northbound I-5.
    • New sidewalks and multimodal connections.

    By the numbers

    Atkinson Construction was awarded a $263.9 million contract in 2020 to build the first mile and other improvements. Since work began in 2021, construction crews have:

    • Excavated 750,000 cubic yards of soil.
    • Placed more than 136,000 tons of asphalt.
    • Installed more than 1.8 million pounds of rebar in new bridges.
    • Poured more than 10,700 cubic yards of concrete.
    • Planted nearly 20,000 trees and shrubs throughout the project area.
    • Laid down more than 10 miles of drainage pipe.

    Atkinson Construction will also build the remaining 2 miles of the expressway between 24th Avenue South and South 188th Street in SeaTac.

    Tolling begins in the fall

    The new expressway will be tolled beginning in the fall. Tolling based on time of day will be used to help manage congestion on the new corridor. Toll funding will also help pay for construction and ongoing maintenance. 

    Tolling will only apply to the new expressway. The existing section of SR 509 between the First Avenue South Bridge in Seattle and South 188th Street in SeaTac will not be tolled. The Washington State Transportation Commission adopted the toll rates for SR 509 on June 17. The expressway will remain free through the summer, but drivers are encouraged to set up Good To Go! accounts before tolling begins. 

    SR 509 Completion Project information

    The SR 509 Completion Project builds 3 miles of new tolled highway between I-5 and South 188th Street near the south end of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. It also includes improvements on I-5 between South 212th Street in SeaTac and South 272nd Street in Federal Way. The final stage of the project to build the remaining 2 miles of expressway is under construction and scheduled for completion in 2029.

    Photos of construction work are available on the project’s Flickr page. A 3D video tour is also available on WSDOT’s YouTube page. 

    Puget Sound Gateway Program overview

    The SR 509 Completion Project is part of WSDOT’s Puget Sound Gateway Program, which also includes the SR 167 Completion Project in Pierce County. Together, the two completion projects finish critical missing links in Washington’s highway and freight network.

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  • MIL-OSI: Kaanch Presale Surpasses $3 Million at $0.64—Recognized as the Best Crypto Opportunity of 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kaanch has quickly come into the limelight and has attracted a lot of attention by investors and analysts who have now termed it as the best crypto to purchase. Kaanch has exceeded the presale amount of more than $3 million and is at stage 7 in its presale at a price of 0.64 per token with only 2 days left to the end of the presale. The number of whales entering is high, reminiscent of the early Ethereum days, with many now saying that Kaanch might become the Ethereum of 2025, and that it could rise up to 18,600%. This is propelled by the new listings on BitMart, LBank, and xT, which will be pegged at an outstanding 30 dollars per token.

    Ethereum’s Early Days: A Missed Opportunity

    The initial boom of Ethereum is already a legend, and those who invested in it at the very beginning experienced exponential growth. Kaanch is being compared to those early days today as investors who did not make it on Ethereum are rushing to Kaanch and not going to make the same mistake again. The presale has already garnered more than 3 million dollars, and this is evidence of how huge the demand is, and how well it qualifies as the best crypto in 2025. As the end of stage 7 approaches, and there are only two days left, the pressure to join is higher than ever.

    Kaanch’s Presale: Final Hours, Massive Demand

    Kaanch presale is on the seventh and last stage, selling at the price of 0.64 USD per token, and over 3 million dollars were raised already, and there are only two days left. The future listings on BitMart, LBank, and xT at a fixed price of 30 dollars per token will be a potential 4,600% gain. This explosive growth potential is fueling unprecedented demand, where more than 10,000 new wallets are created every week and whales are making huge purchases. The limited number of 58 million tokens also makes it scarce, which adds to the interest of the investors. To the people who want the best crypto, the window of Kaanch is narrowing quickly.

    Unmatched Technology: Speed, Scalability, and Security

    The technical basis of Kaanch is unique as it provides 1.4 million transactions per second and 0.8-second finality to execute trades instantly and smart contracts flows. It is economical to use near-zero gas fees on dApps, micropayments, and payments, and 3,600 decentralized nodes ensure high security and decentralization. The platform is highly competent in real-life asset tokenization, which allows businesses and individuals to make safe, instant transactions. SpyWolf and VerifyLab audited Kaanch, which is the most important aspect of investor confidence, making it the best crypto to adopt in enterprise and developer adoption.

    Staking Rewards and Investor Incentives

    Investors will also have the chance to earn yield by staking their tokens during the presale to earn up to 30 APY, which is immediately available. The live staking dashboard, open governance, and smooth blockchain integration are the main features that make Kaanch very appealing to any individual, as well as institutional investors. The presale is ending in only two days, and the listing price is going to be $30, so the chance to buy the best crypto at the price of $0.64 is fast fading away.

    Act Now: Secure Your Allocation Before the Surge

    The presale of Kaanch has already shown the huge demand, as more than 3 million dollars are raised, and whales are entering the game. With the listing on BitMart, LBank, and xT coming, early entry is becoming a thing of the past. Investors who want to participate in this project should visit the Kaanch presale site and invest in the presale which is already moving fast before it closes. By missing Kaanch at 0.64, there is a possibility of repeating the pain of missing the initial rise of Ethereum, history does not often give a second opportunity to catch the next best crypto before it takes off.

    For more information about Kaanch Network ) visit the links below:

    Website:https://presale.kaanch.com/
    Whitepaper:https://docs.kaanch.network/
    Twitter/X: https://x.com/KaanchNetwork
    Telegram:https://t.me/kaanchnetwork
    Win 1M: https://presale.kaanch.com/win-1-million
    How to buy : https://presale.kaanch.com/how-to-buy

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