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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Saturday March 30, 2024 ( 7 items )  

ABYC Foundation Names Freddie Fowler Educator of the Year
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The ABYC Foundation has named Freddie Fowler from Manatee Technical College in Bradenton, Florida, as the 2023 Educator of the Year. The annual award honors extraordinary marine service technology instructors teaching in a high school, post-secondary school, or within the industry. A retired master sergeant of the United States Marine Corps, Fowler has transition  more

AMA International Collegiate Conference to Take Over New Orleans
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 24 -- The American Marketing Association issued the following news release: The 2024 AMA International Collegiate Conference is back in New Orleans with an exciting theme-Ready to Launch. The 2024 conference will be full of engaging experiences, opportunities to make connections, thrilling competitions, and inspiring keynotes. Starting with the opening parade of AMA chapters-the largest pep rally for marketing in the world-this conference is filled with opportunities   more

American College of Surgeons: Study Shows Improved Outcomes in Hospitals Accredited for Rectal Cancer Surgery
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 29 (TNSres) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Facilities accredited by the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer have lower mortality and complication rates for rectal cancer surgery Key Takeaways: * The study analyzed the surgical outcomes of Medicare beneficiaries who underwent proctectomy (surgical removal of the rectum) between 2017 and 2020. * Patients treated at hospitals accred  more

American Veterinary Medical Association: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Texas, Kansas Dairy Cattle
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, March 25 -- The American Veterinary Medical Association issued the following news release: Continuing their investigation into a disease event affecting primarily older dairy cows in Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico, today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus in laboratory samples obtained from some affected c  more

Discover Boating and Progressive Insurance(r) to Launch New Safe Boating Video Series
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and MRAA, in collaboration with Progressive Insurance, is launching its third safety video series titled "Top Safe Boating Tips" this month. The five-part series covers crucial safety topics that all boaters need to be aware of for a worry-free day on the water, including boating with pets, refueling, navigation lights usage, trai  more

NSC, OSHA to Host Panel to Address Traffic Fatalities as Leading Cause of Workplace Death
ITASCA, Illinois, March 30 -- The National Safety Council issued the following news: Driving is the leading cause of work-related death each year in the United States, with nearly 40% of deaths on the job occurring on American roads according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. A major contributing factor to road deaths each year, including work-related fatalities, is distracted driving, which takes thousands of lives on the country's roads annually and leaves even more people seriously inj  more

PLA Announces New Opening Speaker for 2024 Conference - Shola Richards
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 30 -- The Public Library Association, a division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release on March 29, 2024: The Public Library Association (PLA) is pleased to announce Shola Richards, founder and CEO of "Go Together" and best-selling author, will open the PLA 2024 Conference (https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2024/01/placonference.org), taking place April 3-5, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Richards replaces Dr. Joy Buolamwini, who will no  more