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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Massachusetts Newsletter for Wednesday August 21, 2024 ( 3 items )  

Indigenous Artist Jeremy Frey Awarded 2024 Rappaport Prize
BEVERLY, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- Trustees of Reservations issued the following news release: LINCOLN, Mass. - deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum has awarded Maine-based artist Jeremy Frey with the 25th Rappaport Prize. Frey is the first Indigenous artist to be awarded the prestigious prize. He will deliver the Rappaport lecture on Oct. 23, 2024 at deCordova's Dewey Family Hall. Established in 2000 and endowed in perpetuity in 2010, the prize was established by The Phyllis and Jerome Lyle Ra  more

NFPA Launches Industry-First Wind Turbine Technician Certification
QUINCY, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The National Fire Protection Association issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2024: * * * New Program Promotes a Skilled Wind Workforce and Enhances NFPA's Presence in Growing Energy Industry * * * The National Fire Protection Association(R) (NFPA(R)) today launched its Wind Turbine Technician-I (WTT-I) certification, the only certification of its kind in the U.S. to date. Renewable markets such as solar and wind are seeing rapid growth. With more   more

Technology Councils of North America Announces Winners for Annual Innovation Awards
SEWICKLEY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- The Technology Councils of North America issued the following news release: The Technology Councils of North America (TECNA), representing over 60 technology associations across the U.S. and Canada, announces the winners of its sixth-annual TECNA Innovation Awards. These awards recognize and celebrate the exceptional creativity and groundbreaking contributions made by individuals and teams to improve their technology community. The award ceremony was held in  more