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Sharjah’s ICCROM Award Announces Distinguished Jury to Honor Outstanding Cultural Heritage Practices in the Arab Region for 2023-2024 Cycle

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Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – Under the auspices of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the ICCROM-Sharjah Award for Good Practices stands as a distinguished biennial event. It highlights innovative solutions across the Arab region that effectively tackle challenges faced by cultural heritage sectors and communities. This award has grown to be a cornerstone event, celebrating the work that enhances and protects the rich history and heritage of this culturally vibrant region. According to Nasir Al Darmaki, Deputy Manager of the ICCROM Regional Centre in Sharjah, the award magnifies influential projects that pave … Read more

Louisville Judge Urges Expansion of Mental Health Courts to Break Cycle of Incarceration

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Louisville, Kentucky – In her speech at the annual “Spirit of Peace” dinner hosted by NAMI Louisville, Judge Stephanie Burke called for the establishment of more mental health courts throughout Kentucky. The group, which aids individuals with mental illness, received Burke’s support as she emphasized the need for these specialized courts in the state. Burke, who spearheaded the creation of Kentucky’s first program for court-ordered assisted outpatient treatment in 2019, highlighted the significance of programs like these in breaking the cycle of hospitalization and incarceration. Expressing concern over the over-incarceration of the mentally ill, Burke … Read more

Littleton City Council Implements New Salary Increase Cycle for Appointed Officials

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Littleton, Colorado – The Littleton City Council has approved salary raises for the city manager, city attorney, and presiding municipal judge, marking another increase in their compensation just five months after their previous raises. The council has also made a significant change to the city’s performance evaluation cycle, aligning it with the calendar year instead of the summer. Tracy Hooker, the Human Resources Director, explained that these recent raises were implemented to bridge the gap between the appointed members’ salary increases in 2023 and 2025. Previously, salary increases for appointed positions occurred during the summer, … Read more