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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Sunday May 19, 2024 ( 3 items )  

AAE Celebrates Save Your Tooth Month With Multiple State Proclamations
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 -- The American Association of Endodontists issued the following news release: The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is proud to announce that it has successfully secured seven proclamations from various state lawmakers in support of Save Your Tooth Month, highlighting the critical role of endodontists in promoting oral health and preserving natural teeth. This year, the proclamations were issued by lawmakers from Connecticut, Illinois, North Dakota, Massachu  more

CASEL Honors the 70th Anniversary of Brown V. Board of Education
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 (TNSres) -- The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning issued the following news release: On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that segregation in public schools was inherently unequal and unconstitutional in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954) decision. On the 70th anniversary of this landmark decision, CASEL calls for our nation to recommit to fulfilling the promise of Brown and ensure our schools reflect   more

Independent Women's Voice: Illinois Freedom Caucus Stands With Women, Calls On General Assembly To Support Legislation That Defines 'Female' And 'Male' Terms
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 18 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, issued the following news release on May 17, 2024: Today, the Illinois Freedom Caucus called on the General Assembly to pass HB 5830-The Classification By Biological Sex Act-which was inspired by Independent Women's Voices Women's Bill of Rights model legislation. HB 5830 will codify the common sense understanding of the words "male" and "female" when used in law. The bi  more