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
Green Seal Welcomes Three Board Members
WASHINGTON -- Green Seal, a non-profit certifier of sustainable products, has appointed three new members to its Board of Directors: Jomarie Garcia, Esq., David Goldston, and Jean Lupinacci.
AAADM Updates Buyer’s Guide for Automatic Doors
CLEVELAND -- The American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers has released an updated Door Selection Guide to help building owners, facility managers, architects, and others choose the right door solution for their applications.
Nationwide Integrates PLC Boiler Controls
FREMONT, CA -- Nationwide Boiler Inc., has integrated its advanced PLC-based Combustion Controls to deliver unmatched precision, safety compliance, and enhanced efficiency for combustion and burner management across diverse industries.
Practical and Sustainable, ISSA Cleaning Tips
ROSEMONT, IL -- The ISSA Sustainability Committee, a group of more than 200 ISSA members from 17 countries, has launched the Sustainability Hot Tips video series, a collection of short videos on practical ideas that cut waste and deliver more value to customers.
Graverson to Step Down as Sellars’ COO
MILWAUKEE -- Julie Graverson, who has more than 40 years of experience in the paper industry, will retire as chief operations officer of Sellars Absorbent Materials to be replaced by Wade Kemnitz.










