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California
The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) is cracking down on Security Officer training with AB2880 Refresher training. Licensed officers who obtained their guard card after July 1st, 2004 are required to complete a 40 hour training course. All officers are required to complete an annual 8 hour refresher course. For more information on the AB2880 Refresher requirements, we suggest that you visit the BSIS website.
Colorado
The colder weather is beginning to move in for Colorado; beginning to look a lot like winter. Recent cool weather is really turning heads. In 1961, Denver received four inches of snow on September 4th, segueing into winter. Sea lions at the local Denver Zoo have and increased appetite, meaning they are starting to "pack on the pounds" for winter. There is no saying at this time when the first snow will fall, but once the arctic zoo animals become more active, its time to pull out a heavy coat. Colorado is known for its indecision on weather.
Oregon
The Oregon Energy Facility Sitting Council (EFSC) approved a site certificate for the Shepard's Flat Wind Farm located in North Central counties of Morrow and Gilliam. This approval towards renewable energy will double the state of Oregon's current wind operating capacity and assist in the development of greenhouse gas emission reduction.
Washington
The state of Washington was recently ranked the third best state to conduct business in according to Forbes magazine. Moving up from its previous position in fifth place, the state of Washington was one of the only three states to finish in the top 10 in four of six ranking categories. A high ranking was received in both Labor and Business Growth, as well as Environment and Economic Climate.