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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Tuesday August 13, 2024 ( 5 items )  

AISC Seeks Outstanding Researcher--Milek Fellowship Award Grows to $300,000 for 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 (TNSres) -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: Right now, up-and-coming researchers across the country are discovering tomorrow's innovations. They keep steel on the cutting edge, and AISC wants to make a remarkable researcher the 2025 Milek Fellow. Since 2004, AISC has given a promising non-tenured university faculty member the AISC Milek Fellowship (formerly the AISC Faculty Fellowship), a four-year award where the per-  more

Four American Flamingo Chicks Hatch at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
BROOKFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago issued the following news release: Brookfield Zoo Chicago is excited to announce the hatching of four American flamingo chicks. Two of the birds hatched on July 26, one on July 28, and the youngest on August 7. All four chicks, whose genders are yet to be determined, are currently under the expert care of the Zoo's animal care staff and are being housed behind the scenes, but guests will be able to see them soon. Beginning August 19, the   more

National Council of State Boards of Nursing: Statement From the Tri-Council for Nursing - When Nurses Vote, Health Care Policy Changes for the Better
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- The National Council of State Boards of Nursing issued the following statement on Aug. 12, 2024: * * * The Tri-Council for Nursing, representing nurses in practice, education, and regulation, urges nurses to exercise their right to vote in the 2024 election. * * * Without nurses, quality care would be out of reach for many U.S. residents. As the largest, most trusted health care profession, nurses' influence on public health and policy cannot be overstated. With  more

NMMA's 2023 Outboard Engine Sales Report Highlights Complex, Positive Movement
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The latest sales trends report for outboard engines, part of NMMA's 2023 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, is now available for download. This section provides an overview of U.S. outboard engine retail market trends, including a deep historical view that helps with building future insights. The U.S. outboard engine retail market in 2023 presented a   more

Statement on Passage Genetic Testing Legislation in Illinois
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following statement on Aug. 12, 2024: * * * Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization, issued the following statement on the passage SB 2697, which provides expanded coverage of genetic testing. The bill also ensures that screening recommended based on the results of that te  more