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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Tuesday April 02, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Alianza Americas Scores Legal Victory In Search for Justice for Venezuelan Asylum Seekers Flown to Martha's Vineyard
LA CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 -- Alianza Americas issued the following news release: Alianza Americas has scored an important legal victory in our effort to hold all parties involved accountable for abuses committed against Venezuelan asylum seekers after US Federal Judge Allyson S Burroughs agreed to continue our lawsuit against plane transportation Vertol Systems Inc. US Federal Court in Massachusetts finds credible evidence that transporting migrants to Martha's Vineyard is an 'uncivilized,   more

American Academy of Sleep Medicine: Health Care Utilization is Increased in High-Risk Children Who Have a Sleep Disorder
DARIEN, Illinois, April 2 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine issued the following news release: The risk of increased health care utilization among children with a chronic medical condition is higher for those who also have a sleep disorder, according to a new study that examined Medicaid claims data. The study found that among children who had a chronic medical condition, those who also had a diagnosed sleep disorder were nearly two times more likely to have increased health c  more

American Property Casualty Insurance Association: Consumer Federation of America's Latest Study Demonstrates They Do Not Understand What is Driving Dramatic Cost Increases in the Homeowners Market
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association issued the following statement on March 31, 2024: * * * The following statement from the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is in response to a webinar held by the Consumer Federation of America that contained misinformation. The following statement can be attributed to David Snyder, APCIA vice president international. "The Consumer Federation of America's (CFA) latest study demonstrates t  more

Bailey Joins Illinois REALTORS Governmental Affairs Directors Team
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 2 -- Illinois Realtors issued the following news on April 1, 2024: Illinois REALTORS(R) today announced the appointment of Michael Bailey as a Governmental Affairs Director (GAD) for the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS(R), the Oak Park Area Association of REALTORS(R) and the Northern Illinois Commercial Association of REALTORS(R). The Illinois REALTORS(R) GAD program has been recognized as a model for local government advocacy among REALTOR(R) organizations nat  more

Educators for Excellence: Advocates Unveil Groundbreaking Petition and Call On Chicago Teachers Union to Support School Board Compensation
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 2 -- Educators for Excellence issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: As enthusiasm builds for Senator Robert Martwick's bill (SB2610) that would allow for modest compensation of Chicago's newly elected school board members, a coalition of community leaders, educators, parents, and organizations issued a resounding call to support the measure today. Educators for Excellence-Chicago, Illinois African Americans for Equitable Redistricting (IAAFER), Kids First   more

Study: AAP TIPP Program Specially Designed to Reduce Childhood Injuries Found to Be Effective in Young Children
ITASCA, Illinois, April 2 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: Forty years after the inception of an injury prevention program developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), recent data underscores its effectiveness. The study "The Injury Prevention Program to Reduce Early Childhood Injuries: A Cluster Randomized Trial," which is in the May 2024 edition of Pediatrics (published online April 1), focused on children in the first two years of li  more

Top Reasons to Attend the American Boating Congress
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 1 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The recreational boating industry is hosting its annual advocacy event, the American Boating Congress (ABC) in D.C. from May 8-10, 2024 with today being the last day for the early bird registration discount. Influential leaders from all segments of the recreational boating and fishing industry are invited to gather in our nation's capital and advocate as one voice   more

WEA Accepts Secretary General's Resignation for Health Reasons
DEERFIELD, Illinois, April 2 -- The World Evangelical Alliance issued the following news: The Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance, Dr. Thomas Schirrmacher, has notified the WEA International Council (its governing body) of his resignation, effective 31st March 2024. Dr. Schirrmacher has had a long productive relationship with the WEA, its national members and commissions. He has served the WEA for three decades, including as chairman of its Theological Commission and as Associa  more