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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Saturday April 27, 2024 ( 3 items )  

AISC Expands Sustainability Focus
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 27 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: When the design community has a question about steel, they naturally turn to the American Institute of Steel Construction. After all, AISC literally writes the specification for the design of steel buildings. In recognition of the growing importance of sustainability in design decisions, AISC has announced a major expansion of its sustainability efforts-including creating a team of thr  more

American Gas Association Celebrates National Fuel Worker Mike Conway's Decisive Emergency Intervention
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 27 -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: Natural gas utility workers are highly trained as emergency first responders to deal with any situation--whether it be standard operations or things that are out of the ordinary. That training was critical when National Fuel meter reader Mike Conway's route led him to where a 60-year-old man was trapped under a fallen tree after an accident with a chainsaw. Natural gas utility workers like Mike spend  more

NMMA Submits Comments on Promoting Supply Chain Resiliency
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Earlier this week, NMMA submitted comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) as the administration requested comments on promoting supply chain resiliency. NMMA is supportive of efforts strengthening supply chains, creating more sustainable opportunities, and ensuring resiliency in the face of shocks to the system. The USTR requested   more