Saturday - November 23, 2024
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Friday November 01, 2024 ( 10 items )  

ACGME Launches ACGME Equity Matters Resource Collection to Support DEI Goals in GME
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 1 -- The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education issued the following news: The ACGME is proud to share the ACGME Equity Matters(R) Resource Collection, a comprehensive and dynamic set of resources designed to assist Sponsoring Institutions, programs, and specialty organizations in achieving their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals. The Resource Collection is tailored to help organizations implement effective changes to diversify the workforce and  more

Additional Disaster Recovery Resources for Hurricane-Affected Marine Businesses
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: In the continued aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, new resources and investment announcements aim to support disaster recovery for affected boaters and marine businesses. Updated state and federal program information for impacted businesses can be found below: Federal Programs Economic Development Administration (EDA) Revolving Loan Funds (RLF) The EDA   more

AMA Foundation Celebrates 4 Under 40 Emerging Leaders
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 1 -- The AMA Foundation issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: Today, the American Marketing Association (AMA) Foundation announced the winners of the 4 Under 40 Emerging Leaders Award, honoring young professionals who have made substantial contributions to the marketing field. In today's rapidly evolving landscape, recognizing young talent is crucial to keeping the industry innovative, adaptable, and impactful. "Empowering and celebrating the next generat  more

ICC-ES Strengthens Organizational Structure to Unify Leadership of Testing and Certification Services
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 1 -- The International Code Council issued the following news release: Brea, CA - ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) announces changes to the senior management team, harmonizing the oversight of testing, inspection and certification services in order to better serve its customers. Phil Jones will serve as Senior Vice President of Operations for the Conformity Assessment Group, overseeing operations for Evaluation Services, Testing, Engineering, and Off-Site Construction Se  more

ILTA Litigation Special Interest Group Releases Comprehensive Guide for Active Learning in EDisclosure, Submitted to Master of the Rolls
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 1 -- The International Legal Technology Association issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: (London, UK) 29 October 2024 - The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) today announced the completion and submission of "A Best Practice Guide for the use of Active Learning" to the Right Honourable Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls. This landmark document represents the first industry-wide consensus on the implementation of machine learning technolog  more

International Trade Commission Terminates Aluminum Extrusion Case, Resulting in No New Tariffs for Marine Industry
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: On October 30, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) determined that the U.S. aluminum industry is not materially injured by aluminum extrusion imports. This decision means that the Department of Commerce will not issue antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on aluminum extrusion imports. This investigation has been a top priority and co  more

New from ACRL - "The Small to Mid-Size Academic Library: Collaborations and Outreach"
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of "The Small to Mid-Size Academic Library: Collaborations and Outreach," edited by Camille Abdeljawad and Danielle Theiss. This book--the first in a new series from ACRL, "The Small to Mid-Size Academic Library" captures how academic library workers at these institutions are providing e  more

Nonpartisan 'Defend the Black Vote' Program Launches Final Push in Campaign to Encourage 3.5 Million Black Men to Cast Ballots
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- People for the American Way issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: In the last days before the November 5 election, People For the American Way Foundation's nonpartisan Defend the Black Vote campaign is making its final push to reach 3.5. million Black men, via direct peer-to-peer text messages, for voter turnout in 21 states -- Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Maryland, Michigan, Illinois, Alabama, Louisiana, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Mis  more

Press Conference Held Announcing Move of Chicago Boat Show to Rosemont
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: On Tuesday, the Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show(r), in partnership with Progressive Insurance(r), held a press conference to address its move from McCormick Place to the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center (DES Convention Center) in Rosemont, IL. The event generated mass awareness throughout the Chicagoland region, spurring more than two dozen news  more

U.S. Chamber Endorses Candidate Joe McGraw for Illinois' 17th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Candidate Joe McGraw to represent Illinois' Seventeenth Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will stand up for free enterprise, including by vigorously advocating for public policy solutions that will spur economic growth, support jobs, and promote businesses of all sizes' ability to c  more