November 2026
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Inside the November Issue |
Build Emergency Readiness
Into School Comms
New data shows that routine communication
makes up the vast majority of activity
across K-12 schools, and that this
everyday use forms the foundation for a
confident emergency response.
Singlewire Software has released “The
State of K-12 Critical Communications Report,”
which highlights trends in how K-12
schools shared daily and emergency messages
during the 2025-26 school year.
The report analyzes actual notification
activity from approximately 16,000 K-12
schools that use the Singlewire Informa-
Cast critical communication and incident
management platform. Full story »
House Bill Would Codify
EPA’s Safer Choice
Legislation to codify and strengthen the
Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)
Safer Choice Program, has been introduced
in the House of Representatives.
Introduced by U.S. representatives
Scott Peters (D-CA) and Mariannette
Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA), The Safer
Choice Program Authorization Act, would
give producers a voluntary framework to
evaluate the human health, environmental,
and economic effects of the chemicals
and technologies they use. This also helps
consumers identify safer alternatives for
cleaning and other products. Full story »
today's news
New HQ Ready for Mission of Care at Hackensack MH
HACKENSACK, NJ -- Construction is complete on a new headquarters for Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey's largest healthcare network.
Out-of-Home Laundry Service Growing for Tide
CINCINNATI -- Tide Services, the franchise platform behind Tide Cleaners and Tide Laundromat, closed the third quarter of 2026 with five new store openings and growing consumer demand across its nationwide network.
ABB Upgrades NASCAR’s BMS at Homestead Track
MIAMI -- ABB, the Official Electrification Partner of NASCAR, has installed new technology at NASCAR Homestead-Miami Speedway designed to support more energy-efficient, reliable operations and engage fans in NASCAR IMPACT sustainability efforts.
Cyberattacks on European Food Stores a Warning for U.S. Business
ST. PAUL, MN -- Recent cyberattacks targeting refrigeration equipment at supermarkets in Europe have drawn attention to an evolving challenge for food businesses: as critical equipment becomes increasingly connected, cybersecurity incidents can have implications that extend beyond IT systems to food safety, operations and business continuity.
Oshkosh Honored for Innovation with CES Honors
OSHKOSH, WI -- Oshkosh Corporation, a developer of purpose-built vehicles, has announced that two of its advanced technologies have been named CES Innovation Awards 2027 Honorees by the Consumer Technology Association CTA.










