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News From NFPA: What Is Causing False Fire Alarm Activations?
How Verification Tech is Revolutionizing Alarm Response
Google discontinues its Google Nest Secure alarm system
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BUSINESS TIPS
What to Do With the “I Can’t Afford It” Objection
Taking a Consultive Approach Post COVID–19
Job Insecurity Gives Rise to the ‘Empowered Employee’: HP Study
Brinks Home Security Settles Lawsuit With Edge Home Security
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STATE ROUNDUP: HOGAN ANNOUNCES $250M BUSINESS RELIEF FUND FROM RAINY DAY MONEY
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday he’s drawing down the state’s Rainy Day Fund to offer $250 million more in financial relief for businesses struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing recession, Pamela Wood and Hallie Miller report for the Sun. The biggest chunk of the money — $100 million — will be used to create an “emergency rapid response fund” for small businesses, so the state can pivot to help hard-hit areas or industries.
Alarm Companies purchased by Brinks
These are alarm companies that were purchased by Brinks, courtesy of Sue Smeltzer of Greenville (NC) Police Department
COVID relief grants offered for small businesses
10.24.20 – El Dorado News Main Street El Dorado recently announced two grant programs that are...
These 71 bills passed during Louisiana’s latest special session of 2020; see full list
The second special session of 2020 was called by the Republican legislative majority to start on Sept. 28 because some issues just needed to be dealt with immediately and couldn’t wait. The session was supposed to end on Tuesday, but lawmakers shut it down Friday afternoon.
Gov. Kelly orders Kansans to use masks in public spaces, setting stage for another fight
Gov. Laura Kelly said Monday she is ordering Kansans to wear face masks in public spaces beginning July 3, as coronavirus cases surge upwards across the state and nation.
Gov. Reeves issues new mask mandate for 9 Mississippi counties
Gov. Reeves announced a new mask mandate for nine Mississippi counties experiencing high levels of COVID-19 cases effective Wednesday.
State lawmakers look into ways to better support Oklahoma law enforcement officers
State lawmakers look into ways to better support Oklahoma law enforcement officers
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