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State Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Friday June 21, 2024 ( 7 items )  

CommScope Updates E6000 Converged Edge Router With Key New Features
CLAREMONT, North Carolina, June 21 -- CommScope issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM), a global leader in network connectivity, announced today the availability of Software Release 13 for the E6000(R) Converged Edge Router (CER). Software Release 13 allows operators a flexible path forward with existing or new units as they move toward 10G with the power of the E6000 CER--the cable industry's most widely-deployed CCAP--in today's rapidly-evolving cable net  more

DEQ Awards $10.5 Million in Coastal Storm Damage Grants
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 20 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources (DWR) is awarding more than $10.5 million for seven projects in coastal North Carolina for beach and dune renourishment, as well as other projects related to hurricane and storm damage. "The Coastal Storm Damage grants help restore and rebuild communities and support their work to build a more r  more

DEQ Awards Grants for Stream Restoration, Water Management, Recreation
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 20 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources (DWR) awarded $1.14 million in grants to seven local governments and organizations to support stream restoration, water-based recreation and water management projects. "These grants will provide tangible environmental, economic, social and public health benefits to communities througho  more

Governor Cooper Signs Four Bills Into Law
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 21 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law: * Senate Bill 124: Predatory Roofing/Ins. Rebate Reform (https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/Senate/PDF/S124v5.pdf). * House Bill 1020: Retirement Admin. Changes Act of 2024 (https://ncleg.gov/Sessions/2023/Bills/House/PDF/H1020v4.pdf). * House Bill 989: Retirement Service Purchase Rewrite Part III (ht  more

IGA Istanbul Airport's Revenue Increases After Adopting SAS Customer Intelligence 360
CARY, North Carolina, June 21 (TNSres) -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release: * * * Conde Nast Traveler's 2022 Best Airport in the World deploys new digital experience, fueled by analytics, to create an engaging, efficient and enjoyable environment for its passengers * * * Airports are busier than ever, and travelers report that flying is more stressful than going to the dentist. iGA Istanbul Airport, one of the largest airpo  more

North Carolina State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA Applauds Federal Trade Commission's Successful Blocking of Novant Health's Acquisition of Lake Norman Hospitals
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 20 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following statement on June 19, 2024: * * * Statement from Treasurer Folwell: I applaud the Federal Trade Commission for doing its job to protect the consumers of health care in the Lake Norman area. North Carolina has the highest hospital costs in the country and Novant's proposed purchase of two Lake Norman hospitals would have made the matter worse. High medical and pharmaceutical costs are pushing the Stat  more

Researchers Create New Class of Materials Called 'Glassy Gels'
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 20 (TNSres) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: Researchers have created a new class of materials called "glassy gels" that are very hard and difficult to break despite containing more than 50% liquid. Coupled with the fact that glassy gels are simple to produce, the material holds promise for a variety of applications. Gels and glassy polymers are classes of materials that have historically been viewed as distinct from one anothe  more