*Illinois Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Monday May 12, 2025 ( 3 items ) |
Illinois Zoo Urges Federal Government to Maintain Key Endangered Species Act Protection
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The Miller Park Zoo (MPZ) in Bloomington, Illinois, has formally submitted comments opposing the proposed rescission of the definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), MPZ emphasizes the critical role of the ESA in safeguarding wildlife and their essential habitats.
Jay Pratte, Director of the Miller Park Zoo, stated in the zoo's official comments, "As long-term and committed partners
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Marquis Calls for Swift Action on Clean Fuel Credits
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Marquis, a major player in American biofuel production, has urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to expedite the finalization of rules related to the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. In a letter to the Department of the Treasury, the company emphasized the credit's importance to both national energy security and the vitality of rural economies.
Marquis believes the credit is "essential to achieving the administration's vision of energy dominance and a thriving
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U.S. Manufacturer Urges Federal Agency to Include Derivative Copper Products in National Security Import Investigation
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Mueller Water Products, a major U.S. manufacturer of copper alloy products for the water infrastructure sector, has formally submitted comments to the Department of Commerce, urging the agency to ensure that any tariffs or import restrictions resulting from the Section 232 national security investigation into copper imports extend to derivative copper products. In a letter addressed to Secretary of Commerce Harold Lutnick, the company emphasized the critical role it plays i
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