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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Friday August 30, 2024 ( 7 items )  

AAM's Media Mavens Share How They Stay Informed in an Ever-Changing Market
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, Aug. 30 -- The Alliance for Audited Media issued the following news: AAM's Media Mavens series features exceptional media professionals who have demonstrated their commitment to quality and transparency throughout their careers to make a positive impact. We recently asked several mavens to share their top sources to help them stay informed in an ever-changing market. Here are their responses. Industry Publications All mavens mentioned accessing industry-specific   more

American Library Association: 948,000 and Counting - Free Webinar on Public Service Loan Forgiveness
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 30 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The American Library Association (ALA) will present a free webinar for library workers about Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) on Oct. 2, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern. The webinar will explain how to obtain student loan relief from the PSLF program, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Education. PSLF will forgive the federal student loan balances with qualifying employment history a  more

ENA Foundation Honors Illinois Nurse for Outstanding Fundraising Efforts
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Aug. 30 -- The ENA Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Thelma Kuska recognized with ENA Foundation's Cornerstone Award * * * Determined. Passionate. Inspirational. Those are just a few of the words that describe the 2024 ENA Foundation Cornerstone Award recipient. For more than two decades, Thelma Kuska, of Illinois, has donated to the ENA Foundation and has ramped up her fundraising efforts, all in support of the Foundation's mission to empower emergen  more

Help Promote Safe Boating Practices this Labor Day Weekend
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Heading into the Labor Day holiday weekend, help promote boating safety by sharing resources and tips with your boating customers. Below is a collection of resources to share in showrooms, on websites and social media platforms so people can responsibly enjoy getting out on the water. Discover Boating has compiled numerous articles and resources covering a variety  more

Prairie State Coal-Burning Power Plant in Violation of Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: Belleville, IL A federal judge agrees with the Sierra Club that the Prairie State coal-burning power plant lacks enforceable air permits for its operation, which are a requirement under the Clean Air Act. The United States District Court of Southern Illinois ruled in favor of Sierra Club noting that Prairie State, the defendant, "has been operating the facility for a decade without any permit, and   more

Society of Actuaries Announces Two Actuarial Programs as Centers of Actuarial Excellence
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Aug. 30 -- The Society of Actuaries issued the following news release: The Society of Actuaries (SOA) has designated the actuarial programs at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, and Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN, as SOA Centers of Actuarial Excellence (CAE). The SOA launched the CAE designation in 2009, recognizing universities around the world for their strong actuarial programs. "The SOA congratulates Arizona State and Middle Tennessee State on a  more

The Connected Insights Imperative: Zappi and the AMA Unveil Key Findings on the Future of Data, AI, and Technology in Marketing
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 30 (TNSres) -- The American Marketing Association issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: * * * Zappi and the AMA partner to release a B2B survey of marketers and insights professionals about how they use data and connect insights in their businesses * * * Zappi, the leading consumer insights platform, today released a new report in collaboration with the American Marketing Association (AMA) titled "The Connected Insights Imperative", providing an in-depth  more