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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Saturday April 06, 2024 ( 9 items )  

ADL and SCN Urge Expanded Vigilance & Preparation in the U.S., While Encouraging Jewish Facilities to Remain Open
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 6 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: In response to Israel's Foreign Ministry placing Israeli foreign missions around the world on high alert due to potential attacks against Jewish targets by the Islamic Republic of Iran and its terrorist proxies, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and the Secure Community Network (SCN) today urged the American Jewish community to expand its vigilance and preparation to prevent attacks. The  more

American Library Association: New E-Book Spotlights Free and Low-Cost Library Programming
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 5 (TNSres) -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: There's no need to spend hours trying to come up with creative programming ideas--bestselling library activity guru Ellyssa Kroski has already done all the hard work for you! Largely drawn from contributions by library workers across the country, "The Big Sourcebook of Free and Low-Cost Library Programming: 300+ Resources, Ideas, and Tools," published by ALA Editions, is a cornucopia of id  more

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Reinforces Importance of Physician Training and Credentials to Protect Patients
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, April 6 -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued the following news release: The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the world's largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons, is reiterating its dedication to upholding the highest standards of patient safety and ethical practices after a Los Angeles Times article originally published March 31, "She died after liposuction by a pediatrician. Doctors warn of cosmetic surgery's 'Wild West.'  more

American Veterinary Medical Association: Dog-Walking Injuries Rise But Overall Risk Very Low, Review Finds
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, April 6 (TNSres) -- The American Veterinary Medical Association issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: Dog-walking injuries over the past two decades appear to have increased and women over 65 are most at risk of sustaining a serious injury, but the overall risk remains very low, according to an article published today in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. "Our data analysis shows that accidents have increased roughly 2.6-fold between  more

Atlantic Intracoastal Waterways Association Hosts Advocacy Day
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 5 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Last month, NMMA and other members of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterways Association (AIWA) board of directors, met with 14 members of Congress representing states from Virginia to Georgia. Board members sought Congressional support to fund dredging and maintenance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the length of the 1,100-mile-long waterway, which stretches   more

Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, LIVE FREE Illinois Applaud Illinois Lawmakers for Advancing Legislation on Cold Case Murders and Clearance Rates
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 6 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: Illinois Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, released the following statement applauding Illinois lawmakers advancing House Bill 4753 and House Bill 4754 out of the Illinois House Judiciary-Criminal Committee. The Homicide Victims' Families Rights Act would allow the surviving family members of victims of unsolved murders  more

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws: Analysis - Labels of Hemp-Derived Products Often Provide Misleading Information
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 5 (TNSres) -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: The contents of hemp-derived cannabinoid products seldom match the information advertised on the products' labels, according to a laboratory analysis conducted by the University of Chicago. Of the 17 different hemp-derived flower products analyzed, fifteen contained lesser quantities of advertised cannabinoids (e.g., delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC, CBD). One sample co  more

Tech hiring eclipses expectations, CompTIA analysis reveals
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, April 5 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - Employers accelerated their hiring of technology workers and expanded their search for new tech talent in March, according to analysis by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce. Technology companies added an estimated 6,000 workers last month, CompTIA's analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) #Jo  more

The Alzheimer's Association and Rippl Partner to Improve Quality Dementia Care and Caregiver Support
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 6 -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: Today, the Alzheimer's Association and Rippl announced a partnership designed to revolutionize access to high-quality dementia care across the country. The Dementia Care Navigation Service (DCNS), powered by Rippl and the Alzheimer's Association, leverages Rippl's proven model of on-demand dementia care and the extensive resources of the Alzheimer's Association, including its 24/7 Help  more