Wednesday - October 23, 2024
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Thursday October 17, 2024 ( 8 items )  

AAM Welcomes 2 New Directors; Re-Elects 5 Others
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, Oct. 17 -- The Alliance for Audited Media issued the following news: At AAM's recent annual business meeting, director election results were announced, including the election of two new directors representing news media and agencies. Adel Ibrahim, Senior Vice President, Circulation and Digital Subscriptions, MediaNews Group Adel Ibrahim oversees consumer revenue for all print and digital products and distribution operations for MediaNews Group and Tribune Company.  more

Ahead of City Council Meeting, CTU Calls for Commitment to Full-Funding and Against Closings
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 17 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * Instability Under CEO Martinez Deepens with Former UNO Charter Company ACERO Announcing Closures, More Revenue Options Left Untapped * * * Hours after school communities rallied in response to the announcement of closures from the former UNO charter school company, ACERO, Chicago's City Council is set to hold a hearing on the state of the school district. The Chicago Teachers Union is calling for th  more

American Society of Plastic Surgeons: 13 Years of Empowering Patients: Annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day Planned for Oct. 16
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, Oct. 17 -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) in partnership with The Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) proudly announces the 13th annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day USA (BRA Day) on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Breast cancer can be a devastating disease that affects 1 in 8 women in the United States. The choice to undergo breast reconstruction following mastecto  more

CCIA Report Highlights 2024 State Competition Legislation Trends and Challenges
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: The Computer & Communications Industry Association released the first in a series of policy landscapes today highlighting major trends across the 50 state legislatures, with the first landscape focusing on competition policy. In 2024, six legislatures Maine, Maryland, New York, Illinois, Minnesota, and introduced competition-related legislation, continui  more

Clean Energy Industries Rally Behind Illinois Bills to Save Ratepayers $3 Billion Through Grid Modernization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association issued the following news release: HB5856 and SB3959 will increase the reliability of the Illinois energy grid, protect ratepayers from rising costs, future-proof the economy, and help the state achieve climate goals ILLINOIS, October 15, 2024 Illinois clean energy industries are unified in supporting HB5856 and SB3959, new legislation that will future-proof Illinois' energy grid and economy, lower consumer costs, m  more

Discover Boating Hosts Media, Influencers to Experience Life on the Water
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: As part of Discover Boating's ongoing media relations efforts to generate boating-related news coverage, the brand recently hosted top-tier consumer lifestyle media and content creators on the water in Santa Barbara, Calif. and Charleston, S.C. Attendees, including GQ, Ebony, Travel + Leisure, Refinery29, Conde Nast Traveler, Time, Women's Health, Forbes editors an  more

Discover Boating Video Series Recognized by Sea Tow Foundation in 2024 National Boating Safety Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The Sea Tow Foundation announced the winners of the 2024 National Boating Safety Awards, and this year's Marine Trade Association award went to the National Marine Manufacturers (NMMA) for its Discover Boating Top Safe Boating Tips video series, presented with Progressive(r) Insurance. These awards, now in their sixth year, recognize outstanding efforts to promote   more

Solar Energy Industries Association: Clean Energy Industries Rally Behind Bills to Save Ratepayers $3 Billion Through Grid Modernization
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * HB5856 / SB3959 will increase the reliability of the Illinois energy grid, protect ratepayers from rising costs, future-proof the economy, and help the state achieve climate goals * * * ILLINOIS - Illinois clean energy industries are unified in supporting HB5856 and SB3959, new legislation that will future-proof Illinois' energy grid and economy, lower consumer costs, meet climate goals, c  more