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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Thursday May 16, 2024 ( 8 items )  

ABA Announces Awardees, New Format to Honor 2024 Top Pro Bono Providers
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 16 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: The American Bar Association will honor three individuals and two entities for their outstanding commitment to volunteer legal services for low-income and disadvantaged persons during the 2024 ABA Annual Meeting, July 31-Aug. 6 in Chicago. The Pro Bono Publico Award represents the top honors given by the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, which over the years has spo  more

Alzheimer's Association: Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen the Dementia Workforce Introduced in the Senate
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: The Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) strongly support today's bipartisan introduction of the Accelerating Access to Dementia & Alzheimer's Provider Training (AADAPT) Act in the Senate. This critical legislation will empower primary care providers to better understand and diagnose Alzheimer's and other dementia while emphasizing high-quality, person-centere  more

CompTIA-onderzoek in Benelux: drastische veranderingen in benadering cybersecurity
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, May 14 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: Dit blijkt uit CompTIA's State of Cybersecurity-rapport 2024 Benelux. Deze studie biedt inzicht in de voornaamste trends op gebied van cyberveiligheid. Die ontwikkelingen zijn wereldwijd. Maar regionaal zijn er verschillen. Reden om IT-professionals in de Benelux hierover te bevragen. Het onderzoek richt zich op de vele variabelen waarmee rekening moet worden gehouden bij het vinden  more

Discover Boating Boat Shows Among USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: USA Today announced the 10Best Readers' Choice Awards including the Best Boat Shows of 2024. Among the honorees this year are the Discover Boating Minneapolis (ranked 10th), Atlanta (ranked 9th), Miami (ranked 6th) and Chicago (ranked 5th) boat shows. Here's access to the official announcement and full list of 2024 award recipients. The top 10 winners for Best Boat   more

Muscular Dystrophy Association Celebrates Historic Advancements in Accessible Air Travel as Congress Passes FAA Reauthorization
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 16 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Today, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) celebrates a landmark achievement in accessible air travel as Congress grants final passage to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill - H.R.3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3935). The bipartisan effort, following mo  more

National Safe Boating Week Brings Awareness to Boaters, May 18-24
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 15 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) runs May 18-24, reminding boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the summer boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being responsible. Prior to the May 18 kick-off,  more

University of Maryland's Catherine Liu Named 2024 IFT Fellow, One of the Highest Honors in the Science of Food Community
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 16 (TNSres) -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release: The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization with global members spanning academia, government, and industry, is pleased to announce that Catherine (Chengchu) Liu, PhD, has been selected as a 2024 IFT Fellow - one of the highest honors bestowed upon a member of the science of food community. Being recognized as an IFT Fellow is a unique professional dist  more

Water Quality Association: Collins, Pingree Honored for Industry Support
LISLE, Illinois, May 16 -- The Water Quality Association issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) have been honored with Water Quality Leadership Awards for their work to improve access to safer, healthier drinking water across the country. The presentations came during the annual Water Resources Congressional Summit, hosted by the Water Quality Association and the National Groundwater Association on May 7 as part of Drinking Water W  more