CHICAGO, Illinois, April 19 -- The American Hospital Association issued the following statement on April 18, 2024: * * * The Administration's final rule for the 340B drug pricing program administrative dispute resolution (ADR) process is an important step in ensuring the integrity of the 340B program. The final rule contains several important process improvements, including a clear timeline for when ADR decisions must be made and an opportunity for reconsideration when parties are dissatisfied  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 19 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The 2025 selection committee is already hard at work on choosing the longlist for the prestigious Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. The 2025 committee includes the following experts who work closely with adult readers: * Allison Escoto (chair), Head Librarian and Director of Reading Programs, The Center for Fiction, Brooklyn, NY * Barbara Bibel, Reference Librarian  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 19 -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: Nebraska's state legislature became the 26th state to pass fuel choice legislation on Thursday in a unanimous and bipartisan vote, securing the protection of energy choice for consumers in a majority of states across the country. Consumer energy choice preserves access to safe, clean, affordable energy resources including natural gas that offer a sustainable pathway to the shared goal of reducing emis  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest issued the following statement on April 18, 2024: * * * Illinois has taken a critical step toward protecting consumers from unsafe food additives with today's bipartisan passage of the Illinois Food Safety Act, SB2637, out of the state Senate. This bill will ban the use of four unsafe and unnecessary additives--brominated vegetable oil (BVO), potassium bromate, propylparaben, and Red 3--from foods sold in the state starting   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Chicago Teachers Pension Fund issued the following news: The Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) announced the release of its 2024 Economic Impact Statement. CTPF made $1.5 billion in direct payments to annuitants living in Illinois in 2023. Those payments had a $2.1 billion impact on the Illinois economy, supporting more than 11,592 jobs in the State. The Buck Stays Here: Understanding the Economic Impact of CTPF Benefit Payments on the State of Il  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Last week, NMMA attended the annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. IBWSS is presented by the National Safe Boating Council in partnership with the US Coast Guard. With its focus on thought leadership, collaboration, and industry excellence, this international summit attracts leaders in recreational boating safety   more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, April 19 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) reminds the public that the best prevention of oral health issues is early detection. However, patients also need to be aware of the critical importance of ensuring access to safe anesthesia care during oral cancer treatments including surgery. According to the American Cancer Societ  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The American Economic Liberties Project issued the following statement on April 18, 2024: * * * In response to news that the Illinois House of Representatives has passed (https://twitter.com/repbobmorgan/status/1781075830472425896?s=46&t=ROMrRqlRXFAmUHHWY6SuWw) a bill to ban junk fees (HB 4629), the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement. "With today's vote, Illinois is one step closer to tossing junk fees in the trash," said Pat Garofalo,  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces a new video series with prominent marine industry leaders called MRAA Partner Perspectives that shares insights about the business of boating and the recreational boating markets they serve. The Partner Perspectives videos, hosted by Alan Wendt, a journalist and Soundings Trade Only contributor, fe  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The National Confectioners Association issued the following statement on April 18, 2024: * * * In response to the Illinois State Senate passage of a bill that would ban certain FDA-approved food additives, the National Confectioners Association released the following statement and additional background information: NCA STATEMENT "It's time to stop pretending that Illinois state legislators have the scientific expertise to make these very important regulatory decisions  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 19 -- The Society of Actuaries issued the following news release: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) is proud to announce the introduction of its inaugural Spotlight Societal Purpose Award, recognizing the extraordinary contributions of SOA members, candidates, affiliate members, and employers who are leaders in championing community involvement for positive purpose. The SOA's launch of the Spotlight Societal Purpose Award aligns with the SOA's mission to empower the world  more