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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Tuesday May 20, 2025 ( 6 items )  

American Boating Congress Closes with Legislative Advocacy and Industry Innovation on Display
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * American Boating Congress Closes with Legislative Advocacy and Industry Innovation on Display The 2025 American Boating Congress (ABC) concluded this week in the nation's capital, bringing together marine industry leaders and policymakers for high-level discussions on the future of recreational boating and marine manufacturing. Culminating the three-day ev  more

Insurers Focused on Helping Impacted Residents Recover from Deadly and Destructive Tornadoes; Industry Experts Provide Coverage & Claims Information
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Insurers Focused on Helping Impacted Residents Recover from Deadly and Destructive Tornadoes; Industry Experts Provide Coverage & Claims Information WASHINGTON, D.C. - Insurers are focused on helping their policyholders begin the claims and recovery process after deadly tornadoes and severe weather caused significant destruction over the weekend, say  more

National Safe Boating Week: Industry Encouraged to Share Safety Resources
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * National Safe Boating Week: Industry Encouraged to Share Safety Resources National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) is officially underway, running May 17-23. This annual observance marks the launch of the Safe Boating Campaign, a national and international initiative dedicated to promoting responsible boating behavior as the summer season begins. NMMA and Discove  more

Nicotine Pouches May Lower Likelihood of Adolescent Vaping
ITASCA, Illinois, May 20 -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: * * * Nicotine Pouches May Lower Likelihood of Adolescent Vaping A study found that nicotine pouch use increased substantially over the 2.5-year period but was not linked to increases in vaping. The study, "Oral Nicotine Product Use and Vaping Progression among Adolescents," published in the June 2025 Pediatrics (published online May 19), followed a cohort of approximately 700 southern California  more

Scotts Ridge Middle School named National School Library of the Year
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Scotts Ridge Middle School named National School Library of the Year CHICAGO - Scotts Ridge Middle School, located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, is the recipient of the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) 2025 National School Library of the Year (NSLY) Award. Sponsored by Follett Content, the NSLY Award annually honors a school library that exemplifies the i  more

Thousands of Retailers Across the Country Partner With Muscular Dystrophy Association to Send Kids to Summer Camp at No Cost to Families
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release: * * * Thousands of Retailers Across the Country Partner with Muscular Dystrophy Association to Send Kids to Summer Camp at No Cost to Families More than 1,000 locations including Albertsons, Circle-K, Pete's Market and others join MDA's Pinup & Roundup Campaigns to support children and young adults living with neuromuscular diseases. NEW YORK- This summer, shoppers across the U.S. have the chan  more