CHICAGO, Illinois, June 8 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its updated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards for passenger cars and light trucks for model years 2027-2031, and for commercial pickup trucks and work vans sold in model years 2030-2035. CAFE Standards reduce oil consumption by setting standards for how far vehicles must travel on a gallon of gas. Reducing oil c  more

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Illinois, June 7 -- The Electronics Representatives Association issued the following news release: The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) is excited to announce it has added a new service provider, G&G Creative Services, to its list of Recognized Resource companies. G&G Creative is a women-owned agency in New York City that specializes in digital transformation for businesses across the country of all sizes. G&G creates impactful brands, websites, email and market  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 7 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: NMMA Canada hosted its Day on the Hill in Ottawa last week, an opportunity for members to voice industry concerns and propose solutions directly to those in positions to effect change on topics including repealing the luxury tax, ensuring access to waterways and advocating for investment in outdoor infrastructure. The event provided a valuable platform to engage wi  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, June 7 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: Employers' search for technology workers, from tech support staff to artificial intelligence (AI) specialists, accelerated in May, analysis by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, reveals. Technology companies added staff in May, though at a slower pace than recent months, CompTIA's analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (B  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 7 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) recently released a video in partnership with Viking Yachts to show firsthand the technologies available on recreational boats to lessen the risk of whale strikes. The video comes as the Office of Management and Budget within the White House reviews the proposed expansion of the 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Str  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 7 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release: American Medical Association (AMA) President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld., MD, MPH, today delivered the final speech of his presidency to the AMA House of Delegates, offering a stark assessment of a health system in crisis, while vowing continued AMA advocacy for Medicare reform, reduced prior authorization burdens, and extension of telehealth policies. Dr. Ehrenfeld, an anesthesiologist  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 8 -- The Young Invincibles, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release on June 7, 2024: Last week, the 103rd General Assembly adjourned with monumental progress in policy and budget wins that is set to invest into the well-being and development of young adults in Illinois. Illinois made significant advancements in making higher education more affordable and accessible this legislative session. The Monetary Award Program (MAP) funding saw a $10 million i  more