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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Friday March 07, 2025 ( 7 items )  

Alianza Americas: Stealing From Communities and Separating Families Will Not Revive the American Dream
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 6 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * Stealing from Communities and Separating Families Will Not Revive the American Dream Chicago, IL - Trump's address to Congress was not a renewal of the "American Dream"; it was a continued embrace of a white supremacist and xenophobic agenda. True greatness lies in the dignity of every individual, the pursuit of justice, and fos  more

AMA welcomes MedPAC's move toward Medicare reform
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA welcomes MedPAC's move toward Medicare reform The following statement is attributable to: Bruce A. Scott, M.D. President, American Medical Association "For those who study Medicare--such as the experts at Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC)--and those of us on the front lines of health care, today suggests a pivotal agreement on the path toward Medic  more

American Gas Association Statement on President Trump's Upcoming Address to Congress
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 6 -- The American Gas Association issued the following statement on March 4, 2025: * * * American Gas Association Statement on President Trump's Upcoming Address to Congress WASHINGTON - American Gas Association President and CEO Karen Harbert released the following statement in anticipation of President Trump's upcoming Address to Congress: "Energy security is national security, and our ability to provide affordable, safe and reliable natural gas through our robust   more

CASEL Statement on Federal Overreach and Misrepresentation of Social and Emotional Learning
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 6 -- The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning issued the following news release: * * * CASEL Statement on Federal Overreach and Misrepresentation of Social and Emotional Learning Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued at school so they can focus on learning. Social and emotional learning is an evidence-based, nonpartisan part of high-quality education that supports student success and positive school climate. A large body of res  more

Discover Boating Dealer Finder Drives More People to Dealer Sites
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 6 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Discover Boating Dealer Finder Drives More People to Dealer Sites Discover Boating's Dealer Finder tool continues driving potential boat buyers to dealer sites in the U.S. and Canada. The number of introductions to dealers from the U.S. Dealer Finder is up 26% year over year, and Canadian Dealer Finder introductions have increased 48% since this time last y  more

Molten salt research is focus of ANS local section presentation
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, March 6 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * Molten salt research is focus of ANS local section presentation The American Nuclear Society's Chicago-Great Lakes Local Section hosted a presentation on February 27 on developments at the molten salt research reactor at Abilene Christian University's Nuclear Energy Experimental Testing (NEXT) Lab. A recording of the presentation is available on the ANS website. The presen  more

The Bipartisan Fix Our Forest Act is Critical to Reduce Wildfire Risk and Save Lives and Property
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 6 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * The Bipartisan Fix Our Forest Act is Critical to Reduce Wildfire Risk and Save Lives and Property WASHINGTON - Robert Gordon, senior vice president of policy, research, and international at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) testified today before the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry Subcommittee on Conservati  more