CHICAGO, Illinois, March 15 -- The National President of the Fraternal Order of Police issued the following news release: * * * HELPER Act Re-Introduced Bill Would Establish New Home Loan Program for First Responders Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, applauded the introduction of the "Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act." This bill, a priority of the FOP, was re-introduced this week as H.R. 2094 by Representatives John H. Ru  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Is Your Product USMCA Compliant? Here's What You Need to Know Ensuring your products meet U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) requirements is essential for avoiding tariffs and maintaining a competitive edge in the marketplace. NMMA encourages members to review key compliance guidelines to determine whether their goods qualify for duty-free treatment unde  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Leverage Discover Boating Resources to Engage Customers Today the largest percentage of boat owners comes from the oldest age group and smallest population segment in the U.S. Now is the time for marine businesses to attract the next generation of boat buyers to expand the market for boating. Discover Boating offers a variety of relevant resources to engag  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Micro-Grants Available for Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts from Outdoor Recreation Roundtable The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) has launched its Rebuilding and Recovery Micro-Grant Program to support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. These grants, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, aim to assist organizations and volunteer groups in restoring   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 14 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Spring-Fall 2025 Core Fundamentals Web Course Schedule CHICAGO-Core is offering several Fundamentals Web Courses between spring and fall of 2025. This series of related online courses covers basic topics that enhance skills in various areas of library work. The Fundamentals Web Courses focus on the following areas: fundamentals of acquisitions, cataloging, metadata,  more

ITASCA, Illinois, March 15 -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: * * * Study Finds No Link Between Early Pregnancy COVID-19 Vaccination and Birth Defects A study tracking the impacts of the COVID-19 vaccine administered in early pregnancy on fetal development shows the vaccine is safe for pregnant people and their unborn children. The study, "COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy and Major Structural Birth Defects," published in the April 2025 Pediatrics (pu  more