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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Tuesday June 18, 2024 ( 10 items )  

ALA Releases Free 'Partnering for Stronger Programming: A Toolkit for Libraries'
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 (TNSres) -- The American Library Association issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: Libraries do their best work when they work with partners. The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the "Partnering for Stronger Programming: A Toolkit for Libraries", a free resource created to help library workers consider the big-picture goals of library programming and determine ways to begin and sustain impactful partnerships. The toolkit provides five   more

ASSP and SafetyCulture Offer New Training on Mobile Devices
PARK RIDGE, Illinois, June 18 -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following news release: The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has joined with SafetyCulture, a global technology company, to help frontline workers stay up-to-date on federal safety and health standards. A new series of bite-sized refresher training courses are now accessible on any mobile device and can be completed on-site in just 15 minutes. "Essential safety and health courses are literal  more

Boating Industry Set to Gather October 1-3 at IBEX, North America's Largest Trade Event
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America's premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry will take place at the Tampa Convention Center, October 1-3, 2024. "We look forward to welcoming the marine industry once again to Tampa for this year's Show," said Anne Dunbar, IBEX Show Director. "IBEX is where the   more

ENA Statement on Supreme Court Reversing Bump Stock Ban
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, June 18 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following statement on June 17, 2024: * * * On Monday, ENA issued the following statement related to the Supreme Court's decision to end a ban on firearm bump stock accessories. "Friday's Supreme Court decision relating to the legality of bump stock accessories is disheartening for ENA and its interest in seeing a reduction in the frequency and severity of firearms injuries and deaths. As it did in a letter to Congre  more

IIDA ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF THE 2024 ALA/IIDA LIBRARY INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 -- The International Interior Design Association issued the following news release: IIDA and the American Library Association (ALA) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Library Interior Design Awards. This biennial competition recognizes excellence in library interior design and promotes examples of extraordinary design reflected through innovative concepts in seven categories. "This competition celebrates the unique challenge of designing an essential   more

IIDA LAUNCHES CERTIFIED DESIGN FUTURIST PROGRAM TO ADVANCE THE DESIGN PROFESSION
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 -- The International Interior Design Association issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is excited to announce the launch of the IIDA Certified Design Futurist program - a first-in-class educational opportunity, expanding the forward-looking nature of design into a core foresight capability that provides significant value to designers, firms, and their clients. The dynamic CDF curriculum was developed i  more

Rena Carlson Announces 2024 AVMA President's Award Winners
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, June 18 -- The American Veterinary Medical Association issued the following news release dated June 15, 2024: In one of her final acts as president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Dr. Rena Carlson presented AVMA President's Awards to three exceptional individuals who have demonstrated unwavering commitment and dedication to the veterinary profession. This year's recipients are Dr. Michael Topper, Kimberly Topper, and Dr. Les Stone. DR. MICHAEL TOPP  more

Senate Resolution Designates June as Great Outdoors Month
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution designating June 2024 as Great Outdoors Month(r). The resolution celebrates the significant contributions of outdoor recreation to the nation's economy, health, and quality of life. The U.S. Senate resolution, led by U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Gary Peters (D-MI), Angus King (I-ME), Joe Manchin (I-WV), Jeanne   more

YMCA of the USA Expands Partnership With MissionSquare Foundation to Strengthen Youth Civic Engagement, Give Future Leaders a Voice
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 -- The YMCA issued the following news release: YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600+ YMCAs across the country, is pleased to announce the second year of the $2 million multi-year national partnership with MissionSquare Foundation. This partnership is providing support to implement the Youth and Government (R) program in 13 states and the District of Columbia, helping shape the next generation of thoughtful, committed and active citizens.  more

YMCA of the USA Expands Partnership With MissionSquare Foundation to Strengthen Youth Civic Engagement, Give Future Leaders a Voice
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 -- The YMCA issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600+ YMCAs across the country, is pleased to announce the second year of the $2 million multi-year national partnership with MissionSquare Foundation. This partnership is providing support to implement the Youth and Government (R) program in 13 states and the District of Columbia, helping shape the next generation of thoughtful, committed and  more