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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Tuesday June 04, 2024 ( 5 items )  

American Society of Safety Professionals: Time Is Short to Beat Rate Increase for Safety 2024 in Denver
PARK RIDGE, Illinois, June 4 -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following news release: Time is short for workplace safety and health professionals to beat a rate increase for the Safety 2024 Professional Development Conference and Exposition in Denver. The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) offers the regular rate for its signature event only through June 13. Safety 2024 is a dynamic learning and networking experience that highlights best practices, indust  more

Biden Administration Announces New Section 301 Tariff Increases on Imports from China and a Limited Exclusion Process
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The Biden administration issued a press release announcing the Federal Register Notice (FRN) on the proposed modifications to the Section 301 tariffs on imports from China and limited exclusion process for certain machinery - which the administration disclosed this month. The comment period opened on May 29 and will close on June 28 - NMMA intends to submit comments  more

Environmental Law and Policy Center: Grid-Enhancing Technologies Highlighted in Illinois' Renewable Energy Access Plan
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: On Thursday, May 30th, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) issued its final order in the proceeding to develop a Renewable Energy Access Plan (REAP). The final plan aims to develop the necessary grid infrastructure in Illinois to achieve the state's renewable energy and decarbonization goals in an equitable and cost-effective manner. The final order includes recommendations that were advo  more

NAMI Chicago, Young Invincibles Commend Continued Funding for Campus Mental Health Services
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- The Young Invincibles, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release on June 3, 2024: Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago and Young Invincibles applaud the Illinois General Assembly for including $13 million in the FY2025 state budget for the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act (MHEACA), consistent with last year's appropriation. The legislation, which passed in 2019, helps to address the rising mental health care needs o  more

New ABA Book Explores Complex Board-Management Relationship in Corporate Governance
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 (TNSres) -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release: The American Bar Association Business Law Section has released a new book, "Corporate Governance: Understanding the Board-Management Relationship," that provides a candid analysis of corporate management, the legal liability of directors and officers, and how today's corporate board has evolved and changed dramatically. The book presents an economics-based legal and business perspective of ess  more