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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Friday July 19, 2024 ( 8 items )  

AI, cybersecurity highlight the innovative IT services and solutions on display at CompTIA ChannelCon 2024 Technology Vendor Fair
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 18 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: More than 170 technology product vendors and distributors will be on hand for the Technology Vendor Fair at CompTIA ChannelCon 2024, the tech industry's premier annual conference presented by CompTIA, the leading association for the tech industry and its workforce. This year's event runs July 30 through Aug. 1 in Atlanta. "One of the unique and popular aspects of ChannelCon is the Tec  more

ALA Praises FCC Vote to Make Wi-Fi Hotspots Eligible for E-Rate Funding
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 19 (TNSres) -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: * * * New rule enables access to tens of millions of dollars for library hotspot lending * * * Washington, DC -- The American Library Association (ALA) enthusiastically greeted today's vote by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) allowing libraries and schools to use tens of millions of dollars in federal E-rate funding each year to purchase Wi-Fi hotspots for lending. The new po  more

As RNC Wraps, Don't Be Fooled: Trump and Allies Support the Project 2025 Takeover Plot
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 19 -- People's Action issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-On the final night of the Republican National Convention, People's Action condemned Donald Trump's attack on poor and working class people spelled out in the Project 2025 agenda and the GOP platform shaped by MAGA Republicans. "MAGA Republicans spent four days trying to hide their agenda behind influencers and consultant-crafted speeches, but they have written down their plans to divide, attack, a  more

BGE Employee Recognized for Contributions to Baltimore Foster Care System
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 19 -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: WASHINGTON - The American Gas Association has recognized Baltimore Gas and Electric employee and President of the Baltimore City Resource Parent Association Bill Blevins for his personal and professional contributions to improving the lives of foster children in Baltimore. "Bill and Caitie Blevins saw foster children in need of protection and, in the best tradition of our industry, took decisive actio  more

DiscoverBoating.com Traffic Increases Following Successful American Century Championship Activation
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 18 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Discover Boating marketing efforts were in full swing July 12-14 at the star-studded 2024 American Century Championship (ACC), which draws tens of thousands of fans to Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course each year and more than one million television viewers. As a result of Discover Boating's TV spots that aired during the tournament as well as through its on-site presence,  more

Investor and author Deborah Meaden set to deliver keynote at CompTIA EMEA Member and Partner Conference 2024
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 18 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: LONDON - Business leader, author and "Dragons' Den" investor Deborah Meaden will share her inspiring and motivating message when she delivers the keynote address at the 2024 edition of CompTIA's EMEA Member and Partner Conference, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) community and workforce, announced today. CompTIA's EMEA Member and Partner Conference feature  more

River Museum Receives Iowa Tourism Grant to Support Digital Marketing Campaign
DUBUQUE, Iowa, July 19 -- The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium issued the following news: The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium was awarded $10,000 in grant funding from the Iowa Tourism Office, a division of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, to support the River Museum's Digital Targeted Marketing Campaign in Illinois and Wisconsin during the summer of 2024. This project will target two primary tourist destinations - Galena, Ill. and Madison, Wis. during peak t  more

Safety 2024 in Denver Features Session With OSHA's Parker
PARK RIDGE, Illinois, July 19 -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following news release: The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) will welcome Doug Parker, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health, at next month's Safety 2024 in Denver. Parker will discuss the latest activities of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) before taking questions from attendees and media members. The special session at ASSP's professional   more