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Pilot Killed in Chester County Plane Crash: School Board President Identified in Tragic Accident

COATESVILLE, Pa. – Tragedy struck in Chester County when a small plane crashed just two minutes after takeoff, claiming the life of the aircraft’s pilot, who was also identified as the school board president of the Octorara School District. The pilot, Sam Ganow, was the sole occupant of the plane at the time of the crash, which occurred in West Caln Township on Thursday afternoon. Family members of the pilot arrived at the crash site …

Tech Health Advocates Voice Concerns at Bend-La Pine School Board Meeting

BEND, Ore. – In a unified effort, 135 local healthcare providers in Bend-La Pine Schools are set to address concerns regarding tablet and phone use among students. This cohort of professionals, including pediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and social workers, will deliver a letter outlining recommended policy changes to the school board. The initiative aims to prioritize students’ mental and physical well-being, as well as their academic success. The presentation of the letter is scheduled for …

Yale Alumni Elect Felicia Norwood ’89 J.D. as Board of Trustees Fellow

Indianapolis, Indiana – Felicia F. Norwood ’89 J.D., an accomplished business executive and legal expert, has been chosen as an alumni fellow of Yale’s Board of Trustees, also known as the Yale Corporation, through a global voting process of university graduates. Norwood will commence her six-year term on July 1. As the executive vice president and president of government health benefits at Elevance Health, formerly known as Anthem, Inc., Norwood oversees the organization’s Medicaid and …

Police Chief’s Medical Disability Pension to be Voted on Next Week by Charleston PD Pension Board

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Charleston Police Department Pension and Relief Fund board is set to convene next week to deliberate on the former police chief’s application for a medical disability pension. In September 2023, James “Tyke” Hunt was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation by the Professional Standards Division. Following a closed internal investigation in April, Chief Scott Dempsey announced Hunt’s demotion from lieutenant to corporal in connection with two conduct …

Tesla Shareholders Advised to Vote Against Elon Musk’s Massive Stock Package and Board Reelections Ahead of Critical Meeting on Corporate Governance

New York City, USA – A large pension fund has sent a letter to Tesla shareholders advising them to vote against the reelection of Kimbal Musk, James Murdoch, and Elon Musk’s massive stock package before the upcoming Tesla shareholder meeting on June 13. The meeting will address critical decisions for the company, including the reelection of the board of directors, changing the company’s incorporation to Texas, and reinstating Elon Musk’s voided $55 billion pay package …

Exxon’s Escalating Battle with Investor Activists: CalPERS Opposes Board Over Climate Change Suit

Houston, Texas – Exxon Mobil is facing increasing resistance from activist shareholders, particularly CalPERS, over the company’s approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. The tension between the energy giant and CalPERS has escalated in recent months, with the pension fund voicing strong opposition to Exxon’s board of directors’ handling of climate change matters. CalPERS has taken a bold stance against Exxon Mobil, criticizing the board’s response to climate change and its impact on …

CalPers Opposes ExxonMobil Board Over Climate Lawsuit Involving Shareholders

Sacramento, California – CalPers, the largest state pension fund in the United States, announced that it will be taking a stance against ExxonMobil in their upcoming annual meeting. The fund plans to oppose the entire board of directors as well as the re-nomination of the company’s CEO due to a climate change-related lawsuit filed by Exxon. The statement released by CalPers on Monday expressed concerns over Exxon’s decision to sue activist investor groups, Follow This …

Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock Ascends to TKO Group Board of Directors and Secures Ownership of Trademark

Los Angeles, CA – Dwayne Johnson, also known as “The Rock,” has been appointed to the board of directors of TKO Group, a publicly traded company consisting of the UFC and WWE. This move comes as Johnson continues to expand his business ventures beyond his successful acting and wrestling careers. As one of the most well-known wrestlers to come out of WWE, Johnson has won the promotion’s championship eight times. In addition to his appointment, …

Teachers’ Pension Board Chaos Unveiled: Financial and Transparency Issues Spark Lawsuit by Ohio AG

Columbus, Ohio – Amid growing concerns and controversies surrounding the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS), questions have emerged about the financial and transparency issues plaguing the pension fund. The heart of the matter lies in a debate over how the STRS should invest its assets, with some advocating for actively managed funds while others support index funds that track the market. As tensions escalate, the board of the STRS is divided between reformers …

Pension Power Struggle: Ohio Attorney General Files Lawsuit to Remove STRS Board Members Amid Turbulent Financial Climate

Columbus, Ohio – The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio is facing a legal battle as Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a lawsuit aiming to remove two board members for breaching their fiduciary duty. Yost alleges that they failed to act in the best financial interest of the pension fund, which oversees $90 billion on behalf of 500,000 teachers and retirees. The lawsuit comes amidst a period of turbulence for the system, with control …