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With the pandemic limiting access to licensing services throughout the U.S., the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is granting more time to make sure you have REAL ID-compliant identification. Enforcement of the REAL ID Act, which strengthens ID standards for air travel, won’t begin until May 3, 2023 — years later than originally planned. The deadline was also postponed last …

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Legislature passed a historic budget today that focuses on an equitable recovery from the economic and health impacts of COVID-19. The 2021-23 operating budget uses a combination of ongoing state revenue and federal funds from the American Rescue Plan to provide back-due rent relief, small business support, strengthen the state’s safety net, build upon investments …

Crossings TV Launches Initiatives to Combat Racism Against Asian Americans The recent spike in crimes against Asian Americans deeply wounded our community. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. Crossings TV condemns the unforgivable violence targeting the Asian community, and responded swiftly with the following initiatives: In February, Crossings TV released its “Stop The Hate”digital …

Kit Enters Digital Age with Online Version of Resource-Packed California Parent Guide Sacramento – In 2001, First 5 California debuted its informative and resource-packed Kit for New Parents to millions of families and caregivers throughout the state. However, many parents of young children, especially families from under-resourced neighborhoods, are not aware ofthis free and valuable tool “Due to the COVID-19 …

Stockton, CA—On April 22, San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) will celebrate Earth Day by offering free rides on all BRT Express, Local, and Hopper routes as an incentive to leave cars at home and take public transit.  Earth Day is an annual day to promote clean living and a healthy, sustainable habitat for people and wildlife alike.  Public transportation …

More support available to customers before, during and after PSPS events   SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — As part of its ongoing efforts to keep customers and communities safe, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has added numerous resources to further support customers and communities before, during and after Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). During severe weather, PG&E may need to turn …

WHY ARE J&J VACCINES BEING PAUSED? • On Tuesday, April 13th, the FDA/CDC announced a rare but serious side effect including serious brainblood clots (CVST) combined with low platelet counts in six patients who received J&J vaccines.• All patients are women under 50 years of age.• Vaccines are being paused out of an abundance of caution. WHAT IS WA STATE …

U.S. Bank 全美銀行與我們亞裔美國人和亞裔太平洋島民的員工、顧客和社群站在一起，譴責最近的暴力和仇外心理。我們公司對騷擾或恐嚇零容忍。多元化、公平和包容性是我們在 U.S. Bank 全美銀行所做的一切工作的核心，我們承諾盡一己之力打擊針對亞裔美國人和太平洋島民社群的偏見和暴力行為。 去年，U.S. Bank 全美銀行加入了 Ascend（英文版）（#AscendTogether）及其合作夥伴 Catalyst、執行領導委員會（Executive Leadership Council，簡稱ELC）、西班牙語裔企業責任協會（Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility，簡稱HACR）、國家身心障礙組織（National Organization on Disability ，簡稱NOD）和 Out & Equal 的行列，作為支援公司的一員，共同擬定了五點 COVID-19 回應行動議程（英文版）以促進包容性、提高意識、譴責偏見、支持社群和給予捐贈。 今天，U.S. Bank 全美銀行宣布我們正在增加對 Ascend 的支援。資金將用於專案，爲專業人士提供有關偏見的教育，包括「模範少數族裔」的迷思。U.S. Bank 全美銀行多元化主管格雷格·坎寧安（Greg Cunningham）表示：「我們不會也不應該容忍針對亞裔美國人和太平洋島民的持續的暴力行為和仇恨。我們將與我們亞裔美國人和太平洋島民的員工、顧客和社群一起並肩努力，並與 Ascend 等組織合作，促進包容性和譴責系統性偏見與種族主義。我們的努力從未結束。」關於 U.S. Bank 全美銀行 U.S. Bancorp 截至 2020 年 12 月 31 日擁有近 70,000 名員工與 $5,540 億美元的資產，是美國第五大商業銀行 U.S. Bank National Association 之母公司。銀行總部位於明尼阿波里斯，其關係團隊、分行和ATM網絡結合數位工具，讓客戶隨時隨地依自己喜歡的方式辦理銀行業務。U.S. Bank 全美銀行是眾所信賴且認真負責的金融業務合作夥伴，致力於服務美國境內及全球各地在零售、商業、財富管理、支付、商務、企業及投資服務等領域的數百萬位客戶。這份承諾讓 U.S. Bank …

Past Due Bills Have Grown Significantly Since the Start of the Pandemic Customers Encouraged to Take Action Now by Exploring Financial-Assistance Programs and Establishing Payment Plans SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.— As the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic start to subside, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reminds customers with past-due balances to explore available financial-assistance programs now, before the customer protections …