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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Land Rover Alexandria is proud to announce its selection as one of only 14 Land Rover retailers nationwide chosen to participate in the Defender Book Trek, a national literacy initiative delivering 40,000 books to children across the country.

On Tuesday, October 28 at 6:00 p.m., Land Rover Alexandria will host its book donation event, delivering 2,500 brand-new children’s books to local schools and organizations serving families throughout Northern Virginia.

The event will be hosted by Erin Como, local media personality and community advocate, who will help highlight the importance of reading and local engagement.

“Our participation in the Defender Book Trek reflects our commitment to community and youth literacy,” said [Roger Wildermuth, General Manager at Land Rover Alexandria]. “We are honored to represent the Washington DC region in this national effort to place thousands of new books in the hands of children in need with the joint effort of the Education Community Development Centers of Virginia and FACETS .”

The Defender Book Trek began in New Jersey and will conclude at Destination Defender in Temecula, California. The campaign unites Land Rover retailers across the country with the shared goal of supporting literacy and inspiring future readers.

Land Rover Alexandria’s participation underscores the dealership’s ongoing commitment to community involvement and education through meaningful partnerships and outreach.

Event Details

What: Defender Book Trek Book Donation Event
When: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Land Rover Alexandria, 5900 McGuin Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310 Host: Erin Como

Media Contact

Bruce Bortle CMO
Land Rover Alexandria (703) 919-5093
bruce@cornerpocketmarketing.com

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Grants aim to fund health equity programs that support innovative food security and Food Is Medicine practices

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation company, has awarded $130,000 in Here for Your Health food security grants to 10 providers and community organizations across New York State. The grants aim to fund programs that support innovative programs in food security and Food Is Medicine (FIM) practices. The FIM approach integrates access to nutritious food into healthcare delivery to prevent, manage, or treat diet-related diseases. Food Is Medicine programs are increasingly recognized by healthcare professionals and supported by Fidelis Care as essential to improving health outcomes, lowering healthcare costs, and promoting health equity by addressing nutritional disparities and chronic disease in underserved populations.

The 2025 Fidelis Care Here for Your Health food security/food is medicine grant recipients are:

• Eagle Star Housing, Genesee County
• FeedMore WNY, Buffalo
• Food Bank of Central New York, Syracuse
• Island Harvest, Long Island
• Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, Queens
• Nassau County Department of Health, Long Island
• Rural Health Network of SCNY, Binghamton
• Schoharie County Council of Senior Citizens, Cobleskill
• United Cultural Association, Brooklyn
• United Memorial Medical Center, Genesee County

“The challenges we see in food access and the growing need for nutrition-based support reinforce why health equity programs matter,” said Fidelis Care Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vincent Marchello. “Fidelis Care is pleased to support these remarkable organizations that help expand access to healthy food and advance Food Is Medicine initiatives across New York. Congratulations to all of this year’s grant recipients. Their work is helping individuals and families live healthier lives and building stronger, more equitable communities.”

The Gathering Place 50 Plus Community Centers, operated by the Schoharie County Council of Senior Citizens, serve more than 3,000 older adults across rural Schoharie, Otsego, and Delaware Counties. By promoting health, social connection, and community resilience, the centers offer year-round wellness programming, educational workshops, and vital nutrition services. Support from the Fidelis Care Food Is Medicine grant will fund the Café for a Cause: Healthy Lunch & Learn Program – providing weekly nutritious meals paired with engaging health education to combat food insecurity and chronic disease among older adults in underserved areas.

“We are honored to receive this grant and deeply grateful to Fidelis Care for investing in the well-being of rural seniors,” said Kimberly Witkowski, Executive Director and CEO of the Senior Council and The Gathering Place 50 Plus Community Centers. “This support allows us to nourish both body and mind by connecting aging adults with healthy meals, valuable health education, and the social support they need to thrive.”

Another recipient, the Nassau County Department of Health, is using the Fidelis Care grant to advance its mission from emergency food relief to an integrated public health approach to address chronic disease prevention. The funding supports its Power to Prevent public health education program.

“We look forward to working together with Fidelis Care on addressing food insecurity in our community,” said Nassau County Public Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman. “This grant recognizes the importance of the issue and supports the Nassau County Department of Health’s mission to build a healthier Nassau County while reinforcing our ongoing efforts to address food insecurity and its impact on overall health and well-being.”

The United States Department of Agriculture says over 47 million people in the United States struggle to access enough nutritious food. In New York State, over 2.2 million residents, including more than 14 percent of children in the state, are affected. Urban areas like New York City face high demand, while rural regions such as the North Country and Southern Tier reported some of the state’s highest rates of need. Suburban communities, often underrepresented in hunger data, also saw growing challenges, particularly among families who don’t qualify for federal assistance but still face economic hardship.

About Fidelis Care
Fidelis Care is a mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life. With more than 2.4 million members statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance. Follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fidelis-care, Instagram at @fideliscare, and on Facebook at facebook.com/fideliscare. For more information, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org.

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MediaInquiries@fideliscare.org

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RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — UtilityInnovation Group (UIG) is pleased to announce the acquisition of an infrastructure delivery enterprise that enhances its ability to serve utilities and mission critical power users across North America.

This acquisition strengthens UIG’s delivery of innovative, resilient power solutions to its growing customer base. While UIG’s growth has primarily been driven organically, the company also pursues strategic acquisitions that bring complementary expertise, key talent, and valuable market presence in high-growth areas.

“This acquisition represents another important step in UtilityInnovation Group’s growth strategy,” said Sidney Hinton, Founder and CEO of UIG. “By adding proven capabilities and experienced professionals to our organization, we’re deepening the value we deliver to our customers across North America and Europe.”

About UtilityInnovation Group
UtilityInnovation Group (UIG) is a global leader in advanced energy controls, resilient infrastructure engineering, and solutions platforms. UIG specializes in transforming complex power hardware into intelligent, adaptable systems capable of meeting the demands of AI data centers, microgrids, and other critical infrastructure. With a proven record of large-scale deployments worldwide, UIG’s technology ensures both reliability and continuous adaptability in the face of evolving energy challenges.

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CHANGSHA, China, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zoomlion”, 1157.HK) marked the rollout of its 5,000th power battery pack in Changsha, where it also unveiled a new portfolio of core new energy components, reinforcing its commitment to green innovation and the electrification of high-end equipment.

The 5,000th unit highlights Zoomlion’s advancement in building a clean energy ecosystem that integrates core components, system development, and real-world applications. The proprietary battery management system enables precise cell monitoring and intelligent charge/discharge control, maintaining stable performance under extreme weather conditions. With enhanced safety, integration, lifespan, and compatibility, these battery packs are now widely deployed in cranes, concrete equipment, and agricultural machines.

“Our power battery packs are built for reliability and versatility, with a cycle life that is 20% longer than comparable products,” said Lin Yong, General Manager of Zoomlion New Energy Technology Development Co., Ltd. “They have been successfully implemented in new energy buses and construction machinery, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.”

In addition to the battery milestone, Zoomlion also introduced a new matrix of key new energy components, spanning lithium power, electric drive systems, and hydrogen energy. This launch reflects the company’s “full-stack innovation, full-scenario compatibility” strategy.

In lithium battery solutions, Zoomlion launched three major series: the “Xiaoyun” hybrid-agriculture pack with full spectrum compatibility and -40°C to 60°C temperature range; the “Standard Box” series supporting 140–800kWh flexible expansion, already tested across over 2.6 million kilometers of commercial operation; and the “Mining” series, designed with robust structural safety and in-house management systems tailored to demanding mine environments.

The electric drive suite introduced includes high-efficiency, high-density motor and control systems such as the 120kW reluctance flat-wire motor, 300kW dual-module main drive controller, and a 700kW electric mining truck powertrain. At the heart of this ecosystem is a newly unveiled domain control platform powered by a six-core chip capable of over 1,000 dynamic adjustments per second, enabling seamless multi-domain control across the full range of electric machinery.

Zoomlion also introduced a full-range hydrogen solution covering production, refueling, and usage. The system includes compact electrolyzers, its first high-pressure refueling station, and a 300kW fuel cell power unit, offering new low-carbon options for transportation and energy sectors.

The milestone rollout and the new component launch signal Zoomlion’s continued drive for innovation, advancing industry’s transformation through core technologies.

 

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As Shanghai Electric’s fourth photovoltaic project in Romania, this initiative marks a major step forward for the country’s clean energy sector.

SHANGHAI, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shanghai Electric (SEHK: 2727, SSE: 601727) celebrated a major milestone on October 1 with the signing of the second phase of the 342 MW photovoltaic (PV) general contracting project (the “Project”) in Parau, Romania, with Econergy Renewable Energy Ltd. (“Econergy”). Once completed, the project is expected to supply clean electricity to both residential and commercial users, underscoring Shanghai Electric’s steadfast commitment to advancing green energy development across Central and Eastern Europe.

“Shanghai Electric will continue to harness its technological strengths in wind power, photovoltaics, and energy storage to drive the region’s green transition,” said Mr. Wu Lei, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Shanghai Electric Group. “Building on our successfully completed projects in Romania, we aim to further strengthen our presence across Central and Eastern Europe and deliver tailored solutions that accelerate Romania’s energy transformation.”

The Project also represents a key component of Econergy’s strategic expansion across Romania and the wider Central and Eastern European region. According to Andrea Loi, Vice President of Operations at Econergy, “Our decision to partner with Shanghai Electric reflects our full confidence in its technical expertise, project execution capabilities, and extensive international experience. We look forward to close cooperation between our teams to ensure the smooth progress and successful commissioning of this landmark project.”

The Parau Phase 2 project is Shanghai Electric’s fourth photovoltaic initiative in Romania, building upon the company’s established track record in the country’s renewable energy sector. This follows the successful commissioning of the Parau Phase I 91.4 MW PV project, which was also executed by Shanghai Electric under an EPC contract. The Phase I project received its Provisional Acceptance Certificate from the client in November 2024 and now supplies green electricity to approximately 70,000 households, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 6,800 tons annually. Shanghai Electric’s Romanian portfolio further includes the Schultu 56 MW PV Project, which achieved provisional acceptance in June of this year and has now entered its two-year warranty and operation period, while the Ovidi’s 60 MW PV EPC project, contracted in January, is currently under construction.

As of October 2025, Shanghai Electric’s projects in Romania have a combined capacity of approximately 550 MW, providing sustained momentum for the nation’s long-term clean energy development.

On the same day as the signing of the Parau Phase II 342 MW PV project, Mr. Wu Lei held separate meetings with Chinese Ambassador to Romania Chen Feng and Istvan-Lorant Antal, Chairman of the Romanian Energy Committee. “Romania is actively advancing its energy structure transformation, primarily in the areas of photovoltaics, energy storage, gas turbines, and power transmission and distribution. We’re looking forward to deepening cooperation with outstanding enterprises like Shanghai Electric to jointly develop renewable energy projects,” said Istvan-Lorant Antal.

Mr. Wu Lei also conducted high-level talks with executives from Austria’s OMV Group to explore new cooperation opportunities in the region’s energy sector, further strengthening Shanghai Electric’s pivotal role in Romania’s renewable energy transition.

For more information, please visit https://www.shanghai-electric.com/group_en/.

 

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PARIS, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At the Network X 2025 ceremony, Huawei won three awards: Most Innovative Optical Transport Use Case, Best Network AI Solution for Fibre Networks, and Outstanding Green Fibre. These honors reflect Huawei’s strong technology, continuous innovation, and market leadership in all-optical networks.

Huawei continues to lead the way in optical transmission, driving innovation and real-world adoption of ultra-high-speed networks. Huawei is driving breakthroughs in key technologies like 400G/800G and B1T ultra-high-speed transmission, C+L-band ultra-wide spectrum, and end-to-end OXC switching, pushing industry upgrades and breaking performance limits.

Huawei’s impressive progress in cutting-edge technologies like ultra-broadband data center interconnection and lossless transmission is accelerating the scheduling and collaboration of computing power. By enabling computing resources to move freely across regions, Huawei is helping deliver ubiquitous, efficient supply and laying a solid foundation for the thriving digital economy. Thanks to its standout performance, Huawei has once again won the “Most Innovative Optical Transport Use Case” award.

Empowered by intelligent technologies, Huawei has fully upgraded its Premium Broadband solution for HBB experience operation. The industry’s first Customer Experience Index (CEI) system makes user experience measurable and visible, solving a long-standing challenge and helping carriers optimize service quality. Acting as the “smart brain” of home broadband operation, HBBMaster leverages advanced algorithms to automatically diagnose complex issues and deliver fast, actionable solutions for better user experiences. These two innovations complement each other, opening up new growth opportunities in the trillion-dollar-level home broadband market, and earned Huawei the “Best Network AI Solution for Fibre Networks” award.

Huawei has also made strides in green energy efficiency and intelligent O&M for intelligent access networks, continuing to drive innovation in the field. Through end-to-end innovation across optical line terminals (OLTs), optical network terminals (ONTs), and network management systems, Huawei was honored with the “Outstanding Green Fibre” award. Huawei’s intelligent OLT platform leverages multi-level, fine-grained dynamic energy-saving technologies to optimize power efficiency from traffic-level to system-level. This significantly reduces energy consumption of idle devices in equipment rooms, contributing to greener networks and lower carbon emissions. Huawei’s ONT can automatically lower power consumption during off-peak hours, without compromising user experience. It is a smarter way to boost energy efficiency at home. Additionally, Huawei’s management system helps carriers dynamically optimize network energy efficiency based on real-time traffic and device status. It enables automated deployment and refined operations of energy-saving policies across the entire network, driving optical networks toward a greener, more efficient future.

After winning these awards, Kim Jin, Vice President of Huawei Optical Business Product Line, said: “Huawei remains committed to advancing all-optical network evolution and driving continuous innovation. Looking ahead, Huawei will continue working with global carriers to embrace the new challenges and opportunities of the intelligent era, unlocking fresh growth and building an intelligent world together.”

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BEIJING, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) convened its fourth plenary session in Beijing from Monday to Thursday. Participants at the session deliberated over and adopted the Recommendations of the CPC Central Committee for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development, according to a communique of the session released on Thursday, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee presided over the meeting. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, delivered important addresses, according to the communique.

The participants heard and discussed a report presented by Xi on the work of the Political Bureau.

Xi also delivered explanatory remarks on the draft recommendations.

Chinese experts said the highly-anticipated meeting sets the top-level design and strategic blueprint for national development over the next five years by accurately grasping the crucial stage of the Party and the country and conducting in-depth analysis of the profound and complex changes faced by China’s development.

Building on the achievements made during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), the top meeting is another mobilization and deployment to seize momentum and advance Chinese modernization in a sustained manner, they said, stressing that this will have profound implications for China’s development while also serving as a beacon for the volatile world.

Main goals

At the session, the CPC Central Committee fully affirmed the work of the Political Bureau since the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.

China is now on the verge of accomplishing the major objectives and tasks of the 14th Five-Year Plan, according to the communique.

Participants at the session gave a highly positive assessment of China’s major development achievements during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), which has marked a momentous and extraordinary period in the country’s development.

The 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30) will be critical as the country works to reinforce the foundations and push ahead on all fronts toward basically achieving socialist modernization by 2035, and it will thus serve as a key link between the past and the future, according to the communique.

“All of us in the Party must acquire a deep understanding of the decisive significance of establishing Comrade Xi Jinping’s core position on the Party Central Committee and in the Party as a whole and of establishing the guiding role of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era,” said the communique.

The CPC Central Committee set the following major objectives for the 15th Five-Year Plan period: significant advancements in high-quality development; substantial improvements in scientific and technological self-reliance and strength; fresh breakthroughs in further deepening reform comprehensively; notable cultural and ethical progress across society; further improvements in quality of life; major new strides in advancing the Beautiful China Initiative; and further advances in strengthening the national security shield.

“Firmly anchoring the goal of basically achieving socialist modernization by 2035, the recommendations stressed vigorously promoting high-quality development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period,” Li Daokui, director of the Institute for Chinese Economic Practice and Thinking at Tsinghua University, told the Global Times on Thursday.

China should build a modernized industrial system and reinforce the foundations of the real economy. The country should achieve greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology and steer the development of new quality productive forces. It should build a robust domestic market and work faster to foster a new pattern of development, according to the communique.

“The next five years is a critical period for laying a solid foundation and comprehensively building momentum for the longer-term 2035 vision of China,” Zhou Jingtong, deputy head of the Bank of China Research Institute, told the Global Times on Thursday.

At the session, a call was issued to the whole Party, the entire military, and Chinese people of all ethnic groups to rally more closely around the Party Central Committee with Xi at its core, work hard together toward the goal of basically realizing socialist modernization, and continue breaking new ground in the drive to build a great country and advance national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese modernization.

Ensuring both development and security

According to the communique, at present, China remains in a phase of development where strategic opportunities exist alongside risks and challenges, while uncertainties and unforeseen factors are rising.

“To run the country well, we must first run the Party well; only a Party that is thriving can make our country strong,” said the communique.

It should modernize its national security system and capacity and advance the Peaceful China Initiative to a higher level.

China should work to achieve the centenary goals of the People’s Liberation Army on schedule and modernize national defense and the armed forces, according to the communique.

The session stressed that China should promote the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao, advance peaceful development of cross-Straits relations and the great cause of national reunification, Xinhua reported.

“The communique of the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee aligns with the report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, emphasizing the implementation of tasks over the next five years, Su Wei, a professor at the Party School of the CPC Chongqing Municipal Committee, told the Global Times.

It is a reinforcement of the country’s strategies, aiming to ensure both development and security, he added.

The core of the communique lies in steadily advancing while maintaining stability, strengthening implementation and deepening risk prevention, Su said, noting that the interconnected goals synergistically support the goal of basically achieving socialist modernization by 2035.

Global significance

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China remains committed to opening up and shares its development dividends with all parties,” Li said on the global significance of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan.

The country should promote high-standard opening up and create new horizons for mutually beneficial cooperation, according to the communique.

“Amid the intense evolution of the global political and economic landscape, where risks in areas such as the global economy, technology, and diplomacy continue to escalate, China’s goals for the 15th Five-Year Plan period will play an important role in promoting high-quality development and enhancing risk-resistance capability. For the world, the stable economic growth of the world’s second-largest economy will continue to make it an engine and stabilizer,” Zhou said.

Zhou said China also creates significant opportunities for global trade partners and foreign enterprises through its high-quality development. “Just as the central government has stressed: embracing China is embracing opportunities, believing in China is believing in a better tomorrow, and investing in China is investing in the future,” he said.

Despite mounting external pressure and domestic challenges, China’s GDP grew 5.2 percent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday.

During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China’s economy maintained an annual average contribution of around 30 percent to global economic growth, serving as the world’s most crucial driving force for development and fully demonstrating the resilience and vitality of the major economy, an NBS spokesperson said.

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Texas ranch recognized for regenerative practices and biodiversity conservation at 80th anniversary celebration

ARDMORE, Okla., Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Noble Research Institute (Noble), a trusted educational resource for farmers and ranchers since 1945, presented the inaugural Noble Land Stewardship Award to G Bar C Ranch and the Ellis family of Rosston, Texas, at its first annual Roots & Revelry event on October 22. The award recognizes farmers, ranchers and landowners who are leading the way in regenerative land management.

G Bar C Ranch was selected for its commitment to regenerative management practices that have transformed 3,000 acres into a model of biodiversity and sustainable cattle production. Founded in 1982 when GC Ellis purchased 450 acres to pursue his ranching dream, the operation now runs more than 200 Black Angus mother cows while serving as caretakers of the land, maintaining natural habitats and clean waterways.

Ellis and his daughter, Meredith, who represents the next generation of the ranch, have cataloged over 660 species of plants, animals, birds, lichens and other ecological communities within their working lands. The ranch has been recognized for its conservation practices by the Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association and received the 2023 National Environmental Stewardship Award from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. G Bar C Ranch is also a producer site for the Metrics, Management, & Monitoring (3M) Project, a $19 million five-year study focused on grazing, soil health, and farmer and rancher well-being.

At G Bar C Ranch, land stewardship hinges on striking a mutually beneficial balance between cattle and the landscape through regenerative principles.

“You never want one part taking more at the expense of the other part,” said Meredith Ellis, second-generation G Bar C Ranch rancher and sustainable ranching advocate. “So, finding that perfect equilibrium where the cattle are helping the ecosystem, and the ecosystem is helping the cattle, is a balance that we always try to achieve.”

In accepting the award, Ellis reflected on the legacy her father and Mike Knabe, the ranch manager, have built and the work ahead. “A rancher’s work never truly ends. It just becomes part of the land carried on by the people and pastures that they’ve tended,” she said. “We remain committed to advancing sustainable ranching and ensuring that our land and ranching community thrives for generations to come.”

“The Ellis family embodies what we hoped to celebrate with this award,” said Steve Rhines, president and CEO of Noble Research Institute. “They’ve proven that ranching and environmental stewardship go hand in hand, and their willingness to share what they’ve learned makes them ideal ambassadors for regenerative agriculture.”

The award, presented at the Roots & Revelry event in Ardmore, included a bronze sculpture entitled “Keeper of the Land” created by Oklahoma artist John David Rule, as well as a cash prize. Rule, a sculptor and master saddle maker who ranches in Minco, Oklahoma, designed the piece to recognize the power of the grazing animal to restore and build soil.

Roots & Revelry reflects the vision that guided Lloyd Noble in establishing the organization in 1945, following the Dust Bowl – that healthy soil is the foundation of a healthy nation. As Noble Research Institute marked its 80th anniversary this year, the event brought together partners, producers and supporters to celebrate progress in regenerative land management.

The Noble Land Stewardship Award aims to influence conversations around sustainable land use and inspire others in the agricultural community by encouraging leaders, such as the Ellis family, to share their experiences.

As the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to improving soil health and profitability on grazing lands, Noble Research Institute provides education, applied research and producer-focused solutions that advance regenerative farming and ranching across the country.

For more information about the Noble Land Stewardship Award, visit www.noble.org.

About Noble Research Institute
Noble Research Institute is the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to farm and ranch management and has been a leading, trusted resource in agriculture since 1945. The organization serves agricultural producers with education, research and consultation on regenerating soil health to improve their land, livestock and livelihood. Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to restoring U.S. grazing lands, Noble actively manages 13,500 acres of working ranchlands to provide real-world insights and applications for farmers and ranchers.

For more information about Noble Research Institute, visit www.noble.org.

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What You Need to Know: California’s Employment Development Department is making it easier for customers receiving unemployment benefits to report required wages and income information while receiving benefit payments. This helps ensure the Department can pay benefits quickly and accurately to avoid unnecessary eligibility interviews or potential overpayments.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As part of EDDNext, the Employment Development Department (EDD) is continuing to modernize its myEDD online benefit portal — adding a Weekly Wage Reporting Tool to assist unemployment customers to accurately report any earnings they may receive while collecting benefits. The tool combines implementing a wage calculator along with helpful instructions to carefully explain the types of income to report.

Listening to unemployment customers, EDD learned that the wage reporting requirements can be confusing given the vast variety of earnings they may have to report, the differences between when wages are earned and when the individual is actually paid, and between gross wages (earned before any deductions) and net wages.

“Our new Wage Tool is another example of how we’re prioritizing customer-centered improvements. Reporting wages accurately helps Californians get paid faster and minimizes follow-up work from our staff so they can spend more time helping customers where it matters most.”
–  EDD Director Nancy Farias

The unemployment program can be complex. It requires that individuals receiving benefits certify, or answer basic questions every two weeks to tell the EDD that they are still unemployed and remain eligible to continue receiving benefit payments. These questions include letting EDD know if the person receiving benefits was working or earning any wages while receiving payments – which could impact the amount of their benefit payment.

Wages must be reported to the EDD the week they are earned, even if they haven’t been paid yet. Unemployment customers who don’t report wages, or inaccurately report their income, may receive an overpayment – benefits they will have to pay back later.

There are many different types of income that workers could receive with the variety of industries in California, including entertainment which has unique income types that are sometimes difficult for unemployment customers to identify and track accurately.

The tool’s wage calculator includes helpful instructions and drop-down menus to assist customers to better understand the types of income to report. Customers are prompted to enter information about their employer, the number of hours worked, and all related wages or income.

Visit Reporting Work and Wages FAQs for more information, including how wages earned impact the weekly benefit amount.

This new wage reporting tool will be followed by more online enhancements to the bi-weekly certification questions in 2026. At that time, EDD will be updating myEDD, making those questions all easier to understand and simpler to complete accurately. EDD is continuing to modernize and transform the customer and employee experience.

For more information about EDD’s modernization progress, visit EDD.CA.GOV

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TULSA, Okla., Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Elevate Holistics, a telehealth platform dedicated to medically-supervised cannabis access, today announces its renewed commitment to U.S. veterans — citing major 2025 legislative and usage-trends that underscore urgent need, and outlining how, under CEO Aspen Noonan, the company is expanding tailored support for veteran patients.

New Federal & Policy Milestones for Veterans

In 2025, significant policy advances signal changing terrain for veterans seeking medical cannabis:

• The United States House of Representatives approved amendments to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (MilConVA) that would permit U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical cannabis in states where it’s legal, and block VA funds from enforcing directives that prevent veterans’ participation in state-approved programs. THC Marijuana News -+2Business of Cannabis+2
• The United States Senate passed a companion provision (by vote 87-9) in 2025 allowing veterans to participate in state medical cannabis programs and prohibiting the VA from penalizing program participation. The Marijuana Herald+1
• A recent study found that among veterans aged 65-84, 14.1% reported using cannabis in the past year (largely for pain relief and sleep disorders). While use is growing, the authors note screening for cannabis-use-disorder (CUD) is increasingly important (36.3% of past-month users met CUD criteria). The Washington Post

Taken together, these shifts reflect a broader recognition of veterans’ need for more accessible and less opioid-centric treatment options—and a policy environment that is catching up.

Elevate Holistics’ Veteran-Focused Mission

Under the leadership of Aspen Noonan, Elevate Holistics is amplifying its veteran-centric initiatives:

“Veterans deserve choices,” says Noonan. “With the growing body of research and landmark policy reforms in 2025, we’re focused on ensuring veterans can access medically-directed cannabis under physician guidance — responsibly, safely, and with dignity.”

Key initiatives include:

• Veteran Outreach & Education: Providing tailored content and live webinars that address veterans’ unique needs—such as chronic pain from service-related injuries, PTSD-adjacent sleep disturbances, and reducing reliance on opioids.
• VA-Aligned Support Services: Helping veterans who live in legal states navigate state medical-cannabis programs, coordinate with licensed physicians, and maintain continuity with VA services.
• Partnering for Accessibility: Working with veteran-service-organizations to raise awareness of available programs, veteran discounts, and support lines for telehealth cannabis recommendation consultations.
• Data & Compliance Focus: As policy evolves, Elevate Holistics maintains rigorous standards in physician licensing, state-by-state compliance, and patient follow-up—ensuring veterans have access to medically-directed care, not merely recreational cannabis

Why This Matters Now

• With the policy barrier between the VA and state legal programs easing, more veterans will have the option to discuss medical cannabis with their VA providers or receive referrals — reducing the institutional barrier that previously forced out-of-pocket private-physician routes.
• The data showing substantial veteran usage of cannabis (14.1% in the older veteran cohort) underscores latent demand, mobile usage trends, and the potential for medically-supervised pathways to reduce risks associated with unsupervised self-medication.
• As the nation grapples with the opioid crisis (especially among veterans) and elevated rates of service-connected chronic pain and sleep disorders, medically-overseen cannabis access offers a potentially transformative alternative pathway.

About Elevate Holistics

Founded in 2019 and based in Tulsa, OK, Elevate Holistics is a woman-led telehealth platform solely focused on medical cannabis recommendations. Led by CEO Aspen Noonan, the company currently serves patients across multiple U.S. states via remote physician visits, state-specific compliance support, and comprehensive patient education. Elevate Holistics’ mission is to increase safe, medically-guided access to plant-based therapies—and to support underserved patient communities, especially veterans.

For Media Inquiries
Contact: Press Relations, Elevate Holistics
Email: partnerships@elevate-holistics.com 
Phone: 816-400-4203
Website: https://elevate-holistics.com 

 

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