Friday - December 19, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Saturday November 22, 2025 ( 20 items )  

A New Year, a New Customer: NMMA-Owned Boat Shows Provide High-Value Market Expansion Platforms--When Done Right
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * A New Year, a New Customer: NMMA-Owned Boat Shows Provide High-Value Market Expansion Platforms--When Done Right * NMMA's member-owned boat shows, which are branded as Discover Boating boat shows to reinforce and help elevate the NMMA and MRAA-powered national Discover Boating marketing effort, are gearing up for their January debut. Boat shows remain an i  more

After Recall, Duckworth Calls on FTC to Investigate Formula Manufacturer ByHeart's Refund Policy
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * After Recall, Duckworth Calls on FTC to Investigate Formula Manufacturer ByHeart's Refund Policy * November 21, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to open an investigation into whether the refund policy of infant formula manufacturer ByHeart is unfair and deceptive, advocating for families to get the full refund they d  more

Allstate CEO to present at Goldman Sachs 2025 U.S. Financial Services Conference
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Nov. 21 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate CEO to present at Goldman Sachs 2025 U.S. Financial Services Conference * NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 21, 2025 - The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) announced that Tom Wilson, its Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference at 7 a.m. CT on Wednesday, Dec. 10. A webc  more

American Library Association Announces National Day of Racial Healing Stipends Available
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * American Library Association Announces National Day of Racial Healing Stipends Available * CHICAGO - Through the generous support of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, ALA's Office of Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) and the Association of School Librarians (AASL), a division of ALA, are pleased to offer the National Day of Racial Healing stipends to select  more

APCIA Commends Senator Kennedy for Introducing Legislation to Protect U.S. Courts from Foreign Influence
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Commends Senator Kennedy for Introducing Legislation to Protect U.S. Courts from Foreign Influence * WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) strongly supports Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) for introducing the Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act, a vital step toward safeguarding the integrity of   more

Blue States Prioritize Health Care for Illegal Aliens Over Public Safety, Seniors, and Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Blue States Prioritize Health Care for Illegal Aliens Over Public Safety, Seniors, and Infrastructure * Democrats in California, Illinois, and Oregon are worsening the affordability crisis they created WASHINGTON After four years of record inflation and skyrocketing costs, President Trump and Congressional Republicans are delivering lower taxes, lower prices, and a renewed commit  more

Blugold brass: Honors graduate and marching band leader Jack Petrizzo
EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Nov. 21 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus issued the following news: * * * Blugold brass: Honors graduate and marching band leader Jack Petrizzo * While exploring university options, Jack Petrizzo was searching for a home for the next chapter of his life. Originally from Grayslake, Illinois, he knew he wanted to stay in the Midwest. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, self-guided and virtual tours of potential campuses made it difficult to get the ful  more

Court permanently blocks Trump's executive order to dismantle federal agency for America's libraries
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Court permanently blocks Trump's executive order to dismantle federal agency for America's libraries * Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island struck down the Trump Administration's attempts to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The decision was issued in response to a lawsuit filed by the Attorneys General of 21 sta  more

Declaracion del Congresista Garcia sobre el Sobreseimiento de los Cargos Contra Marimar Martinez
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Declaracion del Congresista Garcia sobre el Sobreseimiento de los Cargos Contra Marimar Martinez * WASHINGTON, D.C. El Congresista Jesus "Chuy" Garcia emitio la siguiente declaracion despues de que la fiscalia federal retirara los cargos contra Marimar Martinez y Anthony Ruiz. La Sra. Martinez recibio varios disparos de parte de un agente de la Oficina de Aduanas y Proteccion Fronteriza (CBP) en Br  more

Former Southern Illinois Pastor Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-19 Relief Money in Church's Name
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Illinois, Nov. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois posted the following news release on Nov. 21, 2025: * * * Former southern Illinois pastor sentenced to prison for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief money in church's name BENTON, Ill. - A district judge sentenced a former church pastor in Hamilton County to 21 months' imprisonment for obtaining COVID-19 money from the SBA by fraudulently representing to the SBA that the money woul  more

Joint Statement by NCSL Officers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The National Conference of State Legislatures issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Joint Statement by NCSL Officers 'States Are Leading on AI--Partnership, Not Preemption, Is the Path Forward' November 20, 2025 * The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) reaffirmed today that states are leading the nation in developing responsible, bipartisan artificial intelligence policy and any federal effort to override or restrict this work is the  more

Krishnamoorthi Warns FCC Decision Leaves U.S. Networks Vulnerable to Foreign Cyber Threats
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi Warns FCC Decision Leaves U.S. Networks Vulnerable to Foreign Cyber Threats Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Part  more

McGraw Endowment Funds Student Engagement in STEM
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Nov. 22 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * McGraw Endowment Funds Student Engagement in STEM Olivet Nazarene University STEM students gain unique opportunities beyond the classroom thanks to the McGraw Endowment. By Steve Case Thanks to a generous gift from Michael "Mick" McGraw '72, Olivet Nazarene University STEM students have the opportunity to participate in unique engagement opportunities outside the classroom. For the fifth year in a   more

Miller & Harris Lead 28 Republicans in Slamming Brakes on "Abortion Tourism" Program for Illegals
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Mary Miller, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Miller & Harris Lead 28 Republicans in Slamming Brakes on "Abortion Tourism" Program for Illegals * WASHINGTON, D.C. On Thursday, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) and Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) led a group of 28 lawmakers in introducing legislation that would prohibit taxpayer-funded abortion travel for illegal aliens. "Joe Biden turned federal agencies into abortion traffickers by directing  more

Northwestern School of Medicine: New Study Shows Lung Cancer Surveillance in the United States Misses Most Patients
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 22 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New study shows lung cancer surveillance in the United States misses most patients; Northwestern Medicine researchers urge universal age-based screening To help expand low-dose CT screenings beyond restrictive guidelines, Northwestern Medicine has launched a comprehensive Lung Health Center to detect lung, heart and bone conditions earlier * In a new study of nearly 1  more

Ramirez, Levin, Bonamicci & Senator Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Expand Student Loan Refinancing For Service Members
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Levin, Bonamicci & Senator Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Expand Student Loan Refinancing For Service Members * The Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act would allow servicemembers to consolidate or refinance pre-service private or federal student loan debt, and retain a six percent rate cap WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the House Veterans'   more

SCHNEIDER INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO HELP STUDENTS ACCESS FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS WHEN STUDYING ABROAD
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO HELP STUDENTS ACCESS FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS WHEN STUDYING ABROAD * WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), members of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced the bipartisan Providing Distance Education for Foreign Institutions Act, a bill to ensure American students studying at universities abroad can continue to ac  more

SPEED Act to streamline environmental reviews passes House Natural Resources Committee
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * SPEED Act to streamline environmental reviews passes House Natural Resources Committee * WASHINGTON - The American Gas Association applauded U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Reps. Jared Golden (D-ME), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Pete Stauber (R-MN), Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), Harriet Hageman (R-WY), Michael Baumgartner   more

Underwood Condemns DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Operation Midway Blitz, in Speech Delivered from House Floor
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood Condemns DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Operation Midway Blitz, in Speech Delivered from House Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. Yesterday, Rep. Lauren Underwood, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, delivered the following speech from the House floor: "I rise today because what happened in Illinois during Operation Midway Blitz can never happen again. The la  more

Wagner Hosts Postmaster General for Meeting on Accountability, Transparency on Mail Delivery Issues
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Wagner Hosts Postmaster General for Meeting on Accountability, Transparency on Mail Delivery Issues * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after she brought in U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner to speak to a Missouri and Illinois-area Congressional delegation on recent delivery issues in our community: "I have long been committed to holding the Uni  more