OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today released a statement on Senate Bill 492.

“On Saturday, the California Legislature amended Senate Bill 492 to address the state’s wildfire risk reduction and recovery framework.

While the proposed legislation would make some progress in helping wildfire survivors recover and strengthening wildfire preparedness, it would not provide the sustainable solution California needs.

Specifically, the bill does not adequately address the financing risks created by California’s current wildfire liability framework. As a result, it falls short of creating the long-term durability needed to attract affordable investment to support a safer, more reliable energy system and help keep costs down for customers.

The California Earthquake Authority’s April report found, among other conclusions, that existing funding mechanisms are not sufficient. PG&E believes that SB 492 does not adequately address these concerns.

California still needs a durable solution that supports wildfire survivors, maintains strong safety incentives, reduces wildfire risk, and enables the affordable investment needed to serve customers and communities safely and reliably.”

About PG&E

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit pge.com and pge.com/news  

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Empowering SSI/SSDI Beneficiaries

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — My Employment Options (MEO), a nationally recognized authorized Social Security Administration (SSA) Employment Network (EN), is reinforcing its commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities to secure gainful employment and financial independence. Since 1993, MEO has dedicated itself to bridging the gap between individuals receiving SSI/SSDI disability benefits and career opportunities, leveraging the Ticket to Work (TTW) Program to transform lives through employment.

With over two decades of experience, MEO has established itself as a pioneer in remote workforce integration. Having specialized in work-from-home placements since 2003, MEO provides a robust, nationwide platform that enables job seekers in 48 states and D.C. to access career paths regardless of their location.

“Our mission has always been to focus on our clients’ abilities, not their disabilities,” said Paula Vieillet, Founder and CEO of My Employment Options. “By combining deep expertise in the Ticket to Work Program with a compassionate, retention-focused approach, we help our clients not only find a job but build a sustainable career that provides financial security and professional growth.” We also pride ourselves on putting human interaction at the center of career development. By treating every client as an individual with unique abilities, goals and challenges, MEO’s employment counselors, benefit and retention specialists can guide individuals through the complexities of benefits and employment.

A Holistic Approach to Employment

MEO distinguishes itself through a comprehensive support system that extends far beyond initial job placement. Recognizing that the path to career stability is continuous, MEO offers a dedicated long-term retention program that includes:

Expert Career Counseling: Assistance with identifying career paths and navigating professional transitions.Benefits Counseling: Guidance provided by a Certified Work Incentive Coordinator (CPWIC) to help clients understand how working affects their SSI/SSDI benefits.Accommodations Advocacy: Supporting clients in requesting and negotiating necessary workplace accommodations.Retention Support: Regular check-ins, disaster outreach and recovery assistance, and access to a rewards program, ensuring clients have the ongoing support needed to thrive in their roles.

Commitment to the Industry

The MEO team is proud to announce its upcoming participation in the National Employment Network Association (NENA) conference, taking place in D.C. August 31 – September 2, 2026. This event serves as a vital venue for networking with peers, engaging with SSA representatives, and sharing best practices to further improve the efficacy of the Ticket to Work Program nationwide.

About My Employment Options (MEO)

My Employment Options is a nationally recognized authorized Social Security Administration (SSA) Employment Network. With a track record of over 4,500 placements in the last five years, MEO specializes in assisting SSI and SSDI beneficiaries in finding meaningful and suitable work-at-home and community-based positions. By partnering with quality employers and maintaining a focus on individual employability and professional growth, MEO continues to be a driving force in national workforce development.

For more information about My Employment Options, please visit www.myemploymentoptions.com.

Media Contact

Lori Adler, My Employment Options (MEO), 1 800-441-3114, ladler@myemploymentoptions.com, https://myemploymentoptions.com/

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The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is the latest NASA astrophysics flagship observatory supported by BAE Systems, following Hubble and Webb

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BAE Systems (LON: BA) is celebrating the successful launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope today from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, which will support critical astrophysics discoveries as the latest flagship observatory.  

BAE Systems designed and developed the Opto-Mechanical Assembly on the Wide Field Instrument (WFI), the primary scientific instrument on the Roman mission. The Opto-Mechanical Assembly provides the stable structure and thermal environment that enables the WFI to meet performance requirements. It includes the optical bench, thermal control system, precision mechanisms, optics and electronics. BAE Systems also provided integration services and testing for the assembly.

“Today’s launch of the Roman Space Telescope marks a significant achievement for furthering astrophysics discoveries,” said Bonnie Patterson, vice president and general manager of Civil Space for BAE Systems. “Roman will provide unparalleled views of the cosmos, helping to further advance our knowledge of the universe, the physics of our galaxy and the demographics of exoplanets.”

The Roman Space Telescope’s Wide Field Instrument will provide a field of view at least 100 times greater than the Hubble Space Telescope, allowing scientists to survey the sky up to 1,000 times faster. Roman will study billions of cosmic objects to explore how planets, stars, and galaxies form and develop over time.

BAE Systems has provided significant support for every NASA’s astrophysics flagship mission, from the Hubble Space Telescope to the James Webb Space Telescope. These missions complement the Roman Space Telescope through enhanced shared technologies, enabling science and supporting decades of discovery through innovative instrument delivery.

Looking ahead, BAE Systems is already contributing to NASA’s next astrophysics flagship mission concept: the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO). This mission would build upon the work of previous astrophysics programs and is in the early stages of development. BAE Systems’ Ultra-Stable Large Telescope Research and Analysis (ULTRA) studies are developing a picometer-capable mirror actuation system to provide greatly enhanced optical stability and performance.

The HWO mission would be focused on imaging Earth-like planets orbiting other stars and searching them for signs of life. The observatory would also be equipped with a powerful lens to explore stars, the planets of our solar system, different galaxies, and the evolution of the universe with unprecedented sensitivity and resolution.

For more information, please contact:

Brian Rantala, BAE Systems
Mobile: 720-995-8253
brian.rantala@baesystems.us
www.baesystems.com/US
@BAESystemsInc 

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