Vast Majority Think 2019 First Quarter is Good Time to Buy Home, says Realtor® Survey
WASHINGTON/ March 21, 2019 (STL.News) New findings from a National Association of Realtors® survey show that more Americans believe that now is a good time to purchase a home. Consumer opinions about home buying bounced back in the first quarter of 2019, with 37 percent stating that they strongly believe now is a good … Continue reading Vast Majority Think 2019 First Quarter is Good Time to Buy Home, says Realtor® Survey
The Strategic Group Launches the Strategic Rivermont OZ Fund
ATLANTA/ MARCH 21, 2019 (STL.News) The Strategic Group, a boutique investment firm that focuses primarily on investment strategies that also provide tax benefits as a source of returns, today announced the launch of the Strategic Rivermont OZ Fund. This fund brings a unique strategy of partnering with local municipalities to greatly transform downtown urban … Continue reading The Strategic Group Launches the Strategic Rivermont OZ Fund
CareTrust and PointRight Announce Strategic Partnership to Provide Post-Acute Analytics for Asset Management and Merger & Acquisition Analysis
SAN CLEMENTE, CALIF./ MARCH 21, 2019 (STL.News) “As former operators ourselves, CareTrust places tremendous value on clinical data, and understands how it can be used to drive both quality outcomes and financial performance,” said Greg Stapley, CareTrust’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He noted that CareTrust’s provision of PointRight solutions to its smaller SNF … Continue reading CareTrust and PointRight Announce Strategic Partnership to Provide Post-Acute Analytics for Asset Management and Merger & Acquisition Analysis
Despite Change, Quality Agents Remain Signature Real Estate Companies’ Target Market
BOCA RATON, FLA./ MARCH 21, 2019 (STL.News) Let’s face it. The real estate industry can make mountains of men (and women), but only those agents at the top of their game and who make quick studies within The Signature Real Estate Companies’ corporate culture, survive and thrive in real estate done right. This past … Continue reading Despite Change, Quality Agents Remain Signature Real Estate Companies’ Target Market
Gulf Coast Vacation Rental Management Executive Recognized As Industry Pioneer
GULF SHORES, ALA./ MARCH 21, 2019 (STL.News) Meyer Vacation Rentals Owner and SH Enterprises Inc. Chairman of the Board Sheila Hodges was one of only three women honored as vacation rental management industry pioneers during the inaugural VRM Intel Women’s Summit held in February in New Orleans. Presented by nationally circulated VRM Intel magazine … Continue reading Gulf Coast Vacation Rental Management Executive Recognized As Industry Pioneer
COLORADO | Feeding wildlife during winter does more harm than good
MONTROSE, COLORADO – Even though temperatures are warming, for wildlife Colorado remains in the depths of winter; and despite the recent snow storms Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds citizens that big-game wildlife do not need our help. Feeding big game in Colorado is not only illegal but also does more harm than good. Also, people … Continue reading COLORADO | Feeding wildlife during winter does more harm than good
8 Things To Know Before Applying For An Installment Loan
An installment loan can be used for different purposes. The loans can come in handy if you want to pay for your college education, do home renovations, buy a car or any other reason. An installment loan is offered in lump sum amount which is required to be paid in equal monthly installments. So whether … Continue reading 8 Things To Know Before Applying For An Installment Loan
US Department of State News: Secretary Pompeo Interview With Melissa Scheffler of KWCH TV Wichita
WASHINGTON (STL.News) – The U.S. Department of State released the following transcript: QUESTION: So let’s talk about Senator Dole. Who is Bob Dole to you? SECRETARY POMPEO: Bob’s a friend and a legend and a true patriot, a truly great American. When you think about the arc of American history over the last, what, 50 … Continue reading US Department of State News: Secretary Pompeo Interview With Melissa Scheffler of KWCH TV Wichita
Missouri Department of Conservation News: MDC, Rural Fire Departments Are Partners in Fighting Wildfires
Kansas City, MO (STL.News) – One of the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) partners in fighting or preventing wildfires turns 75 this year, while the others are of greatly varying ages. All are valuable, as is MDC’s role in protecting private property and wildlife habitat from accidental or arson fires in rural areas. One partner … Continue reading Missouri Department of Conservation News: MDC, Rural Fire Departments Are Partners in Fighting Wildfires
Missouri Governor Parson Orders Flags Fly at Half-Staff in Missouri on March 21 in Honor of Army Reserve Specialist Jackson D. Johnson of Jefferson County
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (STL.News) – Missouri Governor Mike Parson today ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags at government buildings statewide be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, March 21, to honor Army Reserve Specialist Jackson D. Johnson, of Hillsboro, Missouri. Johnson will be buried at Jefferson Barracks on March 21. Specialist Johnson was a Transportation … Continue reading Missouri Governor Parson Orders Flags Fly at Half-Staff in Missouri on March 21 in Honor of Army Reserve Specialist Jackson D. Johnson of Jefferson County
St Louis News: UMSL named one of nation’s Most Affordable Colleges by Study.com
ST LOUIS, MO (STL.News) – The University of Missouri–St. Louis has long been a provider of quality education to its students without saddling them with an overbearing financial burden. In fact, one set of rankings rates UMSL as one of the top institutions in the nation when it comes to offering the chance to get … Continue reading St Louis News: UMSL named one of nation’s Most Affordable Colleges by Study.com
St Louis News: Updated 2019 City of St. Louis Long-Range Financial Plan Now Available
The report includes an assessment of progress since 2015, analysis of the city’s current fiscal state and recommendations for increased fiscal health ST LOUIS, MO (STL.News) – St. Louis Comptroller Darlene Green issued the 2019 update to the city’s Long Range Financial Plan. The report was approved by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment (E&A) … Continue reading St Louis News: Updated 2019 City of St. Louis Long-Range Financial Plan Now Available
Missouri News: Kansas City Man, Chance Ayers, Who Led Police in Car Chase Charged with Illegal Firearm
KANSAS CITY, MO (STL.News) – A Kansas City, Missouri man who rammed a police vehicle and crashed into two more cars while leading officers on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle was charged in federal court today with being a felon in possession of a firearm. Chance Ayers, 24, was charged with being a … Continue reading Missouri News: Kansas City Man, Chance Ayers, Who Led Police in Car Chase Charged with Illegal Firearm
Missouri News: Attorney General Eric Schmitt Obtains Guilty Plea from Dr. Thomas H. Alms, $200,000 in Restitution in Medicaid Fraud Case
Jefferson City, MO (STL.News) – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that Dr. Thomas H. Alms of Mount Vernon, pled guilty to committing a class C felony of Medicaid fraud, following an investigation and prosecution by his office. Alms was ordered to repay $200,000.00 to the Medicaid program and surrender his license to practice dentistry … Continue reading Missouri News: Attorney General Eric Schmitt Obtains Guilty Plea from Dr. Thomas H. Alms, $200,000 in Restitution in Medicaid Fraud Case
Technology News: Carbonite, Veritas Announce Reseller Partnership
Alliance provides endpoint protection to enterprise market Boston, MA (STL.News) — Carbonite, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARB), a global leader in data protection, and Veritas Technologies, a worldwide leader in enterprise data protection and software-defined storage, recently announced a new partnership designed to provide enhanced endpoint device protection to Veritas customers. Veritas will act as an authorized … Continue reading Technology News: Carbonite, Veritas Announce Reseller Partnership
Nebraska Governor Ricketts Joins Vice President Pence to Assess Flood Damage, Thank First Responders
WATERLOO, NEBRASKA – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts joined Vice President Mike Pence and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to assess flood damage and emergency response efforts. The visit began with a survey of the flooding along the Missouri River followed by visits to hear from impacted families and thank first responders. The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency … Continue reading Nebraska Governor Ricketts Joins Vice President Pence to Assess Flood Damage, Thank First Responders
Alternative Energy News: New toolkit provides U.S. cities with ten ways to go solar
(STL.News) – With local municipalities playing an increasingly important role in the clean energy revolution, Environment America Research and Policy Center released a new toolkit today to support cities and towns nationwide in capturing more clean renewable energy from the sun. Ten Ways Your Community Can Go Solar offers practical ways to take advantage of … Continue reading Alternative Energy News: New toolkit provides U.S. cities with ten ways to go solar
House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, Visits Ferguson To Rally Support For Voter Bills
ST LOUIS, MO (STL.News) – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) California made a stop in the St. Louis-area on Monday to rally support for two key pieces of Democratic legislation. Pelosi joined Congressman Lacy Clay(D) Missouri, and other elected officials as well as community leaders at the Urban League Empowerment Center in Ferguson for the … Continue reading House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, Visits Ferguson To Rally Support For Voter Bills
Missouri News: Attorney General Eric Schmitt Praises Missouri Supreme Court’s Ruling Against Modern Day “Debtors’ Prisons”
Jefferson City, MO (STL.News) – Today, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt praised the Supreme Court of Missouri’s ruling against so-called Debtors’ Prisons in the State of Missouri v. George Richey. Attorney General Schmitt filed an amicus brief in this case on January 7th, arguing that no Missouri statute provides clear authority to consider jail debts … Continue reading Missouri News: Attorney General Eric Schmitt Praises Missouri Supreme Court’s Ruling Against Modern Day “Debtors’ Prisons”
Missouri Highway Patrol News: Troop G Releases Enforcement Totals
(STL.News) A total of 39 citations and 28 warnings were issued in conjunction with a hazardous moving violation enforcement operation conducted in Wright County on March 16, 2019. Also, troopers arrested four people for misdemeanor drug violations and four people for felony drug violations. Totals from this enforcement effort include: 30 — speed citations 6 … Continue reading Missouri Highway Patrol News: Troop G Releases Enforcement Totals
Missouri Highway Patrol News: Results Of DWI Saturation In Daviess & Dekalb Counties
(STL.News) Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, announces the results of a DWI saturation conducted in Daviess and Dekalb counties. The saturation was held from 7 p.m. on March 16, 2019, to 3 a.m. on March 17, 2019. During this enforcement operation, four officers patrolled Daviess and Dekalb counties with … Continue reading Missouri Highway Patrol News: Results Of DWI Saturation In Daviess & Dekalb Counties
South Carolina News: Florence, Barbara Landy, Gang Leader and Co-Conspirators Collectively Sentenced to Nearly 55 Years in Federal Prison
Florence, South Carolina (STL.News) – United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced today that nine defendants, including six current or former members of a criminal street gang, were sentenced in federal court on drug and firearms violations. During the sentencing hearings, United States District Judge Bruce Howe Hendricks characterized the gang as one of the … Continue reading South Carolina News: Florence, Barbara Landy, Gang Leader and Co-Conspirators Collectively Sentenced to Nearly 55 Years in Federal Prison
LOUISIANA News: Honduran Man, ELVIN FRANCISCO ALVAREZ-IZAGIRREZ Charged With Illegal Re-Entry
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA (STL.News) – United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that ELVIN FRANCISCO ALVAREZ-IZAGIRREZ, age 37, a native of Honduras, was charged Thursday, March 14, 2019 in a one-count indictment with illegal reentry of a removed alien, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1326(a). According to the indictment, ALVAREZ-IZAGIRREZ was previously … Continue reading LOUISIANA News: Honduran Man, ELVIN FRANCISCO ALVAREZ-IZAGIRREZ Charged With Illegal Re-Entry
Iowa News: Des Moines Man, Ryan Nicholas Haynes Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Des Moines, Iowa (STL.News) – On March 13, 2019, Ryan Nicholas Haynes, age 28, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Stephanie M. Rose for Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Haynes was sentenced to 120 months’ imprisonment, to be followed by a three-year term of supervised release. On November 6, 2018, following a … Continue reading Iowa News: Des Moines Man, Ryan Nicholas Haynes Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm
South Carolina News: Greenville Woman, Jessica A. Dishinger Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison Following Second Counterfeiting Conviction
Greenville, South Carolina (STL.News) – United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced today that Jessica A. Dishinger, age 24, of Greenville, South Carolina, was sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to manufacturing counterfeit money. United States District Judge J. Michelle Childs sentenced Dishinger to 48 months in federal prison, followed by three years of … Continue reading South Carolina News: Greenville Woman, Jessica A. Dishinger Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison Following Second Counterfeiting Conviction
Virginia News: ALEXANDRIA, Luis M. Liriano-Toribio, Jury Convicts Narcotics Trafficker Involved in Multi-Million Dollar Deal
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (STL.News) – A federal jury convicted a narcotics trafficker from the Dominican Republic yesterday who was involved in a multi-million dollar deal to obtain a large quantity of cocaine. According to court records and evidence presented at trial, Luis M. Liriano-Toribio, 32, traveled from New York to Northern Virginia last October to assist … Continue reading Virginia News: ALEXANDRIA, Luis M. Liriano-Toribio, Jury Convicts Narcotics Trafficker Involved in Multi-Million Dollar Deal
Alabama News: Mobile County Businessman, Khalil N. Al-Mashni Sentenced to One Year Probation and Ordered to Pay Restitution After Felony Conviction for Trafficking in Contraband Cigarettes
Alabama (STL.News) – United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announced that Khalil N. Al-Mashni, a 50 year old resident of Mobile, Alabama was sentenced to one year of probation and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1,008.96. On December 12, 2018, Al-Mashni entered a guilty plea pursuant … Continue reading Alabama News: Mobile County Businessman, Khalil N. Al-Mashni Sentenced to One Year Probation and Ordered to Pay Restitution After Felony Conviction for Trafficking in Contraband Cigarettes
United States | U.S.-Hosted Event on Human Rights Abuses in Venezuela
United States (STL.News) – On March 19, the United States co-sponsored an event with Albania, Argentina, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Georgia, Hungary, Israel, Romania, and the United Kingdom at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland to highlight the dire human rights situation in Venezuela. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Carrie Filipetti led … Continue reading United States | U.S.-Hosted Event on Human Rights Abuses in Venezuela
United States | U.S.-Brazil Technology Safeguards Agreement
United States (STL.News) – On March 18, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation Christopher Ford and Brazilian Minister of Foreign Relations Ambassador Ernesto Araujo signed the Technology Safeguards Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil on technology safeguards associated … Continue reading United States | U.S.-Brazil Technology Safeguards Agreement
United States | The Department of State Dedicates the New U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia
United States (STL.News) – As a display of our enduring friendship and important partnerships with Indonesia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Joseph R. Donovan Jr., Chargé d’affaires for the U.S. Mission to ASEAN Jane Bocklage, and Director of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Addison D. “Tad” Davis IV, along … Continue reading United States | The Department of State Dedicates the New U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia