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Pharming announces public cash offer to the shareholders of Abliva ABBy BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS After weeks of fear and bewilderment about over parts of New York and , U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is urging the federal government to deploy better drone-tracking technology to identify and ultimately stop the airborne pests. The New York Democrat is calling on the Department of Homeland Security to immediately deploy special technology that identifies and tracks drones back to their landing spots, according to briefings from his office. Schumer’s calls come amid growing public concern that the federal government hasn’t offered clear explanations as to who is operating the drones, and has not stopped them. National security officials have said the drones don’t appear to be a sign of foreign interference. “There’s a lot of us who are pretty frustrated right now,” said Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, on Fox News Sunday. “The answer ‘We don’t know’ is not a good enough answer.” President-elect Donald Trump posted on social media last week: “Can this really be happening without our government’s knowledge? I don’t think so. Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them down.” Certain agencies within the Department of Homeland Security have the power to “incapacitate” drones, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos on Sunday. “But we need those authorities expanded,” he said, without saying exactly how. The drones don’t appear to be linked to foreign governments, Mayorkas said. “We know of no foreign involvement with respect to the sightings in the Northeast. And we are vigilant in investigating this matter,” Mayorkas said. Last year, federal aviation rules began requiring certain drones to broadcast their identities. It’s not clear whether that information has been used to determine who is operating the drones swarming locations in New York and New Jersey. Mayorkas’ office didn’t immediately respond to questions about whether they’ve been able to identify drones using this capability. Schumer is calling for recently declassified radar technology to be used to help determine whether an object is a drone or a bird, identify its electronic registration, and follow it back to its landing place. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday said federal officials were sending a drone detection system to the state. “This system will support state and federal law enforcement in their investigations,” Hochul said in a statement. The governor did not immediately provide additional details, including where the system will be deployed. Dozens of mysterious nighttime flights started last month over New Jersey, raising concerns among residents and officials. Part of the worry stems from the flying objects near the Picatinny Arsenal, a U.S. military research and manufacturing facility and over Trump’s golf course in Bedminster. Drones are legal in New Jersey for recreational and commercial use, but they are subject to local and Federal Aviation Administration regulations and flight restrictions. Operators must be FAA certified.OF NOTE Twin Cities TV station FOX 9 announced that Symone Woolridge is joining as an evening anchor. Woolridge most recently spent nearly three years as an anchor for WTMJ4 in Milwaukee. Woolridge will anchor the 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. newscasts. ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS KOSE , a Minneapolis-based, digital-first media agency, announced it received a Bronze Shorty Award for its campaign for the Minnesota Department of Health , designed to inspire Minnesotans to get updated COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. Shorty Impact Awards are selected by the Real Time Academy , a consortium of social-media professionals. ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING St. Paul-based engineering and architecture company Short Elliott Hendrickson announced the election of Matt Bolf and Deric Deuschle to its board of directors and Erica Olsen as board secretary. Bolf is an SEH principal and regional civil practice center leader; Deuschle is an SEH principal, regional mobility sector leader, and a certified Minnesota wetland professional; Olsen is an SEH principal and regional civil and water resources practice center leader. FINANCIAL SERVICES Ameriprise Financial , Minneapolis, announced that Edina-based financial adviser Steve Salmon has joined the firm’s independent channel from LPL Financial with $110 million in assets. HONORS The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce announced its Business Excellence Awards for 2024 : Nonprofit of the Year: 360 Communities ; Emerging Leader of the Year: Amy Sousa, Eagan City Lifestyle Magazine ; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging Champion: DARTS ; Small Business of the Year: Greater Good Marketing ; Large Business of the Year: Dakota Electric Association ; Legacy Award: Ann Bailey , president of DARTS. ... Catholic Charities Twin Cities announced it has presented St. Paul-based Otto Bremer Trust with its “Spirit of Community Award.” LAW The Minnesota Legal Services Coalition has honored attorneys Andy G. Pomroy and Kevin P. Goodno with the Pro Bono Publico Award for outstanding work in support of civil and legal services in the last two Minnesota legislative sessions. Pomroy is senior government relations specialist at Fredrikson , Minneapolis, which made the announcement. Goodno is an attorney with the firm. ... Dorsey & Whitney , Minneapolis, announced the following Minneapolis-based partners: Keith Ahlgren , Mergers & Acquisitions; Christopher DeLong , Government Solutions & Investigations; Kiley Petty Henry , Tax, Trusts & Estates; Jack Huerter , Securities & Financial Services Litigation; John Jorgenson , Mergers & Acquisitions; Joshua Oie , Commercial Litigation; Mara Sanders , Healthcare Transactions & Regulations, and Mike Sevilla , Labor & Employment. MARKETING IFC National Marketing, a Coon Rapids-based insurance-industry marketing organization, announced that Gintas Garsys has joined as regional sales director for Medicare and health products. Garsys most recently worked at Minnetonka-based health insurer Medica as an agency relationship manager, serving Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. OPENINGS U-Haul Moving & Storage announced the opening of a retail, moving and storage center at 1717 W. River Road North, Minneapolis. PHILANTHROPY The Andersen Corporate Foundation , the charitable arm of Andersen Corp. , a Bayport-based maker of windows and doors for the residential market, announced the following philanthropic commitments: Science Museum of Minnesota , $400,000; Neighborhood House , $75,000, and Second Harvest Heartland , $125,000. TECHNOLOGY Tamarack Technology , a St. Paul-based provider of artificial intelligence-based software and services for the equipment finance industry, announced it has hired Mike Olson as its client success director. Olson’s background includes a 26-year tenure at Wells Fargo , with a decade on the equipment finance team. ... TravelNet Solutions , a Cottage Grove-based provider of a vacations rental property management software platform, announced the promotion of Odus “Boogie” Wittenburg from president to CEO. He succeeds company founder and CEO Ryan Bailey , who transitions into the role of executive chairman. 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( MENAFN - Caribbean News Global) SAN FRANCISCO, USA – Maury Blackman, a seasoned entrepreneur and advocate for high-growth technology ecosystems, has released a compelling article urging US policymakers to reform the H-1B visa program. Blackman, who has led transformative companies in the civic-tech and market intelligence sectors, warns that America's ability to compete globally is at risk without a strategic overhaul of its skilled immigration policies. In his article, Why Reforming the H-1B Visa Program Is Critical for America's Future , Blackman highlights the critical role skilled immigrants play in fueling America's innovation economy. He draws from personal experience, recounting how his own business was significantly impacted when an engineer with advanced degrees from MIT and Stanford had to leave the country due to visa restrictions. “Every year, we educate the best and brightest minds from around the world at our top universities, only to send them packing when they're ready to contribute to our economy,” Blackman writes.“This isn't just bad policy – it's economic malpractice.” The article underscores the urgent need to reform the H-1B visa program, including eliminating arbitrary caps, replacing the lottery system with a merit-based approach, and providing a clear pathway to permanent residency for individuals with advanced technical degrees. Blackman emphasizes that skilled immigrants don't just fill jobs – they create them, launching businesses and driving technological breakthroughs that benefit the broader economy. “Skilled immigration is not just about fairness to immigrants – it's about securing America's future,” Blackman says.“If someone graduates from a top university with a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence or biotechnology, we should be doing everything in our power to keep them here, not send them home to compete against us.” Blackman also calls for bipartisan cooperation on this issue, noting that H-1B visa reform is a rare opportunity for Democrats and Republicans to come together for the good of the country. “This is one area where I hope Democrats and the Trump administration can work together,” he adds.“It would be a huge win for our economy, our innovation leadership, and our future as a global powerhouse.” As a respected voice in the tech and investment communities, Blackman's advocacy for H-1B reform is expected to resonate with industry leaders, policymakers, and anyone invested in America's economic growth. – Maury Blackman has led high-growth technology companies for more than 25 years, including as CEO of Accela and Premise Data. Recognized as a Northern California Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young, Blackman is an active investor and advisor to technology firms and the managing director of Pierpoint Ventures. The post Why reforming the H-1B Visa program is critical for America's future appeared first on Caribbean News Global . MENAFN29122024000232011072ID1109040093 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.