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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Thursday March 27, 2025 ( 10 items )  

4 Reasons to be a Part of the Marine Accessories Pavilion at ICAST
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * 4 Reasons to be a Part of the Marine Accessories Pavilion at ICAST The annual International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) - the world's largest sportfishing trade show - takes place July 15-18 at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. NMMA is offering exclusive opportunities to member marine accessory businesses at the Marine Access  more

ACS Supports Passing of Bleeding Control Legislation in Virginia
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 26 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * ACS Supports Passing of Bleeding Control Legislation in Virginia Bill requires that all public elementary and high schools store bleeding control equipment on-site in easy-to-access areas WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American College of Surgeons (ACS) commends the General Assembly of Virginia for enacting House Bill 1700, which requires all public elementary and high schools in Virginia to pro  more

ALA applauds bipartisan opposition to attempt to eliminate IMLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA applauds bipartisan opposition to attempt to eliminate IMLS Washington, DC - The American Library Association (ALA) today applauded a letter sent by a bipartisan group of Senators that defends federal funding for libraries and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The letter responds to an executive order issued by President Trump of March 14, which  more

AMA applauds SCOTUS decision upholding the ATF's regulation of ghost guns
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 26 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA applauds SCOTUS decision upholding the ATF's regulation of ghost guns The following statement is attributable to: Bruce A. Scott, M.D. President, American Medical Association "We applaud the Supreme Court's decision recognizing the authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in the regulation of ghost guns, which will help keep   more

Childhood Vaccination Rates Remained Behind Pre-pandemic Levels by Late 2023
ITASCA, Illinois, March 27 -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: * * * Childhood Vaccination Rates Remained Behind Pre-pandemic Levels by Late 2023 Rates of childhood immunizations for illnesses including diphtheria and pertussis remained 7% lower than pre-pandemic levels in October 2023, according to a study published in the April 2025 Pediatrics. The study, "COVID-19 and Completion of Select Routine Childhood Vaccinations," published online March 26, analy  more

Consumer Watchdog Wants to Cash In on Another Catastrophe
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 26 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Watchdog Wants to Cash In on Another Catastrophe To: Interested Parties From: Nicole Ganley, APCIA Re: Consumer Watchdog Attempting to Cash in on Catastrophe - Again It's no secret that Consumer Watchdog-an organization that admitted to the Department of Insurance that it has zero members - has pocketed tens of millions of dollars in  more

Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Judging a Book by Its Cover; Investigating Arsenic and Other Heavy Metals in 19th Century Book Bindings
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Judging a Book by Its Cover; Investigating Arsenic and Other Heavy Metals in 19th Century Book Bindings CHICAGO--Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Judging a Book by Its Cover; Investigating Arsenic and Other Heavy Metals in 19th Century Book Bindings" on May 6, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. Recent research in the cultural heritage  more

Deadline Approaching: Submit Comments on Copper Imports Investigation by April 1
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Deadline Approaching: Submit Comments on Copper Imports Investigation by April 1 The U.S. Department of Commerce is currently conducting a Section 232 investigation to determine the impact of copper imports on U.S. national security. The investigation covers copper in all forms, including raw mined copper, copper concentrates, refined copper, copper alloys  more

First Two Programs Accredited Under New ACS Commission on Cancer Pediatric Designation
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 26 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * First Two Programs Accredited Under New ACS Commission on Cancer Pediatric Designation CHICAGO -- Children with cancer often require care specific to their needs to achieve optimal outcomes. To this end, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) has developed a designation within CoC accreditation to help hospitals provide the best care possible to these patients.   more

Investment in skills expansion essential for a productive and resilient workforce, CompTIA asserts at Innovation 2025
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, March 26 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * Investment in skills expansion essential for a productive and resilient workforce, CompTIA asserts at Innovation 2025 LONDON - Creating a workforce that is productive, resilient and technology-savvy requires an ongoing commitment to and investment in skills-building and expansion. That key message was delivered today at the Innovation 2025 conference by a representative of Com  more