Wednesday - October 23, 2024
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Friday October 04, 2024 ( 7 items )  

ACGME Releases 2023-2024 Statistics on Graduate Medical Education Programs and Resident Physicians
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 3 -- The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education issued the following news: The ACGME is proud to announce the release of the latest edition of its annual Data Resource Book. This comprehensive resource provides the graduate medical education (GME) community and the public with the latest GME data covering the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. ACGME-Accredited Programs During 2023-2024, there were 13,393 accredited programs, of which 5,866 were sp  more

Libraries as Lifelines: Supporting Communities in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 3 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Statement from the American Library Association's Executive Board CHICAGO In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, our hearts are with those whose lives have been profoundly impacted. We extend our deepest sympathies to individuals facing devastating loss and the challenges of recovery and rebuilding. We recognize the unwavering dedication of libraries to show up, to step in, and  more

More Than 100 Civil Society Organizations Send a Letter to President Xiomara Castro to Request Her Decisive Action on the Murder of Juan Lopez, an Environmental Defender in Honduras
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 3 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: More than 100 civil society organizations from Honduras, Latin America, the United States, and the globe sent a letter to Honduran President Xiomara Castro to express their deep concern and dismay at the recent murder of Juan Lopez, environmental defender and municipal councilor of Tocoa, which occurred on September 14. Regrettably, th  more

NASBE Honors State Board of Education Members From the District of Columbia, Illinois, and Nebraska With National Public Service Award
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 3 -- The National Association of State Boards of Education issued the following news release: Alexandria, VA - The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Distinguished Service Award, recognizing exceptional contributions to education by state board members from the District of Columbia, Illinois, and Nebraska. This prestigious award honors three outstanding board leaders each year and represents NASBE's  more

New Members Welcomed to the NMMA in September
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 3 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: NMMA is proud to welcome 5 new members in September. As members of NMMA, our new, valued stakeholders have taken an active role in the success and vitality of the marine industry. NMMA would like to thank them for driving the association's strategic initiatives to advocate for marine businesses and grow recreational boating's market share. New members who joined th  more

NMMA President Delivers State of the Industry Update at IBEX
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 3 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Earlier this week at the International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX)'s Industry Breakfast, NMMA president and CEO, Frank Hugelmeyer, gave an update on the state of the industry to more than 900 stakeholders in attendance. Hugelmeyer discussed current economic headwinds and sales trends, emphasized how Discover Boating continues to play an important  more

The State of U.S. Academic Libraries: Findings from the ACRL 2023 Annual Survey
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 3 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of the report "." Academic libraries provide essential services that support research and student success in higher education. To help track the nature and quantity of those services, ACRL fields an annual Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey that collects key metrics on academic librar  more