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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Friday May 10, 2024 ( 5 items )  

AVMA Names Dr. Zenithson Ng Recipient of 2024 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, May 10 -- The American Veterinary Medical Association issued the following news release on May 9, 2024: The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) today honored Dr. Zenithson Ng, clinical assistant professor of community practice at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, as the recipient of the 2024 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award. Named for the late Dr. Leo K. Bustad, former president of the Delta Society and dean of th  more

Center for American Progress: Here's How the Passage of Illinois' Pretrial Fairness Act Can Serve as a Model for Other States
WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: With the recent implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act, Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail in all cases. Now, safety, not wealth, will be centered in pretrial decision-making. People accused of a crime will no longer be forced to sit in jail for several weeks or months while awaiting trial simply because they cannot afford to buy their freedom. A new Center for American Progress is  more

Latino Policy Forum Applauds Passage of the Department of Early Childhood Act
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, May 10 -- The Latino Policy Forum issued the following news release: Just moments ago, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 1, the Department of Early Childhood Act, which authorizes the development of a new early childhood department, an effort to streamline agency functions and funding to be more responsive to the needs of families across our communities. The Latino Policy Forum applauds today's action as it will benefit children in our community and m  more

National Insurance Crime Bureau: New Report - Imports Top List for America's Most Stolen Vehicles
OAK BROOK, Illinois, May 10 (TNSres) -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau issued the following news release: * * * Sedans Bump Full Size Pickups from Top Spot * * * OAK BROOK, IL, May 9, 2024 -- Kia and Hyundai vehicles experienced the highest theft rates in 2023, breaking the years-long trend of full-size pickups topping the list, according to a new report issued by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to preventing and prosecuting ins  more

NMMA Foundation Awards Captain Fred Gamboa of Point Pleasant, NJ with the 2024 Hammond Marine Industry Leadership Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Captain Fred Gamboa, a charter boat captain from Point Pleasant, New Jersey, has been awarded the 2024 Hammond Marine Industry Leadership Award by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Foundation for Recreational Boating Safety, Education and Environmental Awareness during the American Boating Congress (ABC) conference. The Hammond Award is given to i  more