WASHINGTON, March 27 -- A coalition of 10 state attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) expressing deep concerns about the agency's proposed regulatory approach to the automated transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat) via highly automated transportation systems. The letter urges PHMSA to wait until autonomous vehicle technologies are more fully developed, tested, and proven safe in non-hazmat applications be  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- A group of 11 attorneys general, alongside the Corporation Counsel of New York City and the County Attorney of Harris County, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's proposed Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The letter expresses strong opposition to the EPA's proposed rule, citing legal and environmental concerns. The group asserts   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- A coalition of 22 organizations advocating for clean transportation policies has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration opposing proposed changes to the Buy America waiver for electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The groups collectively work with policymakers and stakeholders at multiple levels to promote electric vehicle adoption and the domestic manufacturing of related technologies. The letter warns that the administration's proposed m  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- A coalition of 28 eye care, managed vision care, and optical industry organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposal to remove the diabetic eye exam measure from Medicare Advantage Star Ratings, warning the change could harm patient outcomes and reduce access to care. The group emphasized the critical role of comprehensive eye exams in detecting and managing diabetic retinopathy (DR), a leading cause   more

WOOD DALE, Illinois, March 24 (TNSrpt) -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, issued the following news release: * * * AAR reports third quarter fiscal year 2026 results AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, reported today financial results for the fiscal year 2026 third quarter ended February 28, 2026. THIRD QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2026 HIGHLIGHTS (As compared to Q3 FY2025)  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Association of American Universities issued the following statement on March 26, 2026: * * * AAU Seeks to Intervene in Lawsuit Challenging Department of Education's Rushed Rollout of Significant Changes to Annual Data Collection The following is a statement from the Association of American Universities about legal actions it took yesterday in a Massachusetts federal court challenging the Department of Education's imposition of new data requirements on colleges and   more

DECATUR, Illinois, March 27 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release: * * * ADM Commends EPA's Final RVO * CHICAGO -ADM today released the following statement: "ADM commends the Administration and the EPA for advancing an RVO that strengthens markets for American farmers and enhances America's energy security. The RVO announced today increases opportunities for American farmers by driving d  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 27 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Asks Court To Enforce Order Blocking HHS From Sharing Large Swaths Of Medicaid Data With ICE * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obtaining and using the data  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- AgeOptions, Oak Park, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Medicare Program's Contract Year 2027 policy and technical changes. The organization expressed support for efforts aimed at reducing enrollment barriers for older adults and adults with disabilities, and offered specific recommendations related to special enrollment periods, network continuity, and supplemental benefit utilization. AgeOption  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Apply for Freedom to Read Foundation Banned Books Week Programming Grants * Each year the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) distributes grants for organizations to support activities that raise awareness of intellectual freedom and censorship issues during the annual Banned Books Weeks celebration (October 4-10, 2026). The grant is part of the Judith F. Krug Memorial  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Asks Court to Enforce Order Blocking HHS from Sharing Large Swaths of Medicaid Data with ICE * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a multistate coalition, asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obtaining and   more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 27 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Asks Court to Enforce Order Blocking HHS from Sharing Large Swaths of Medicaid Data with ICE * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a multistate coalition asking the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obtaining and using the data  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ASKS COURT TO ENFORCE ORDER BLOCKING HHS FROM SHARING LARGE MEDICAID DATA SETS WITH ICE * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition, asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obtaining and using the data o  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSAL TARGETING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION PROGRAMS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a proposal by the General Services Administration (GSA) that would require recipients of federal funding to comply with the Trump administration's gu  more

DEERFIELD, Illinois, March 27 -- Baxter International, a health care company that focuses on products to treat hemophilia, kidney disease, immune disorders and other chronic and acute medical conditions, issued the following news release: * * * Baxter to Host Annual Meeting of Stockholders in Virtual Format Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, will host its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the 2026 Annual Meeting) in a virtual format on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9 a.m.,  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- BJC Health issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology regarding diagnostic imaging interoperability standards and certification. The letter responds to an ONC Request for Information focused on the transition from physical to electronic imaging media and relevant health information technology (HIT) certification standards meant to improve access, exchange, and use   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in Illinois 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 27, 2026 * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 156 in 2024 for Illinois, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Illinois was up 7.6 percent from 145 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was 2  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in Iowa 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 27, 2026 * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 83 in 2024 for Iowa, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Iowa was down 8.8 percent from 91 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was 5.2 fatalitie  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in Michigan 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 27, 2026 * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 152 in 2024 for Michigan, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Michigan was down 8.4 percent from 166 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in Minnesota 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 27, 2026 * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 84 in 2024 for Minnesota, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Minnesota was up 20.0 percent from 70 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in Nebraska 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 27, 2026 * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 25 in 2024 for Nebraska, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Nebraska was down 45.7 percent from 46 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in North Dakota 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 27, 2026 * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 28 in 2024 for North Dakota, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the number of work-related fatalities in North Dakota was up from 26 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was 6.8  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in Ohio 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 27, 2026 * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 165 in 2024 for Ohio, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Ohio was similar to the 164 reported in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was 3.2 fatal  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in South Dakota 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 27, 2026 * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 29 in 2024 for South Dakota, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the number of work-related fatalities in South Dakota was up 45.0 percent from 20 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in Wisconsin 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 27, 2026 * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 109 in 2024 for Wisconsin, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Wisconsin was down 2.7 percent from 112 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Railroad Administration concerning a request by the Northeast Illinois Regional Corporation (NIRC) to amend its positive train control (PTC) system. NIRC has requested approval for two planned outages of its PTC system, necessary to support network maintenance and firewall hardware upgrades. The corporation indicated in its subm  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 27 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on March 26, 2026, by economist John Phelan: * * * Republican bill to reverse DFL's car tab hike would have helped Minnesotans with affordability How the DFL "trifecta" made Minnesota less affordable One of the ways the DFL's "historic" trifecta of 2023 hit Minnesotans in the pocket was by hiking car tab  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Commonsense Steps to Restore Trust * Growing up in Gering, I learned early on that commitment is key. Reputation and relationships are built by keeping one's commitments. This principle has guided me throughout my life and continues to shape my work in Congress today. In Nebraska, a handshake still means something. That sense of trust between neighbors is part of what makes our communities strong. It   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sorensen, Senators Durbin and Duckworth Oppose Army's Attempt to Move Jobs Away from Rock Island Arsenal * WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement in response to the Army's attempt to move jobs away from Rock Island Arsenal: "The hardworking men and women a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core Presents "Best of Core Forum" Webinar Collection for 2025 Event * CHICAGO-Core is pleased to present the fourth "Best of Core Forum" webinar collection, starting on March 25, 2026. These webinars are based on programs presented at the 2025 Core Forum. The presenters are adapting the program content into live webinars to extend the reach of their sessions and exp  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * CTU President Stacy Davis Gates on U.N. Resolution Recognizing Slavery as a Crime Against Humanity * CHICAGO- A statement from Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates on the United Nations vote declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans, the transatlantic slave trade, and racialized chattel enslavement as the gravest crime against humanity: This week the world  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dealmakers of the Year Finalist: Matthew Arenson, Kirkland & Ellis * Matthew Arenson was named a finalist for "Dealmakers of the Year" by Daily Business Review and participated in a Q&A. Matthew Arenson, partner with Kirkland & Ellis, is one of the finalists of the Daily Business Review's Dealmakers of the Year award. Read a Q&A with the firm below. What are so  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Farmers Are Worse Off and the Agricultural Economy Is Struggling Under Trump and Rollins Today, Donald Trump and his Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins hosted a "Celebration of Agriculture" event -- but for farmers, the reality of Trump's presidency has been nothing to celebrate. The agricultural economy is struggling and farmers are shouldering lost markets, rising costs,  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Statement on Trump & Republicans Retreating, Finally Funding TSA & FEMA After Weeks of Voting to Keep Them Shut Down * March 27, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans caved and voted in support of a proposal to fund the Transportation Security Agent (TSA), FEMA and other branches of the U.S. Department o  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Announce $20 Million in Federal Funding for O'Hare Airport * March 27, 2026 [CHICAGO, IL] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced $20 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for O'Hare International Airport. This grant will reimburse compl  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Join Kaine, Gallego in Pressing Trump Administration About Decision to Ease Sanctions on Russia and Iran * March 27, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) in a letter pressing the Trump Administration about its decision to ease sanctions o  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Sorensen Statement Opposing Army's Attempt to Move Jobs Away from Rock Island Arsenal * March 27, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin and Representative Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) released the following statement in response to the Army's attempt to move jobs away from Rock Island Arsen  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Sheehy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Innovative Veteran Health Care * March 27, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) introduced the pro-Veteran, bipartisan Veterans Health Administration Novel Therapeutics Preparedness Act to increase Veterans' access to innovative health care and ensur  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Sheehy, Banks Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Rural Veterans Become Homeowners * March 27, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) along with U.S. Senators Tim Sheehy (R-MT) and Jim Banks (R-IN)-all members of the U.S. Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (SVAC)-introduced bipartisan legislation to make it easier for rural Veterans to  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On DHS Funding Deal That Includes TSA, FEMA, And The Coast Guard * March 27, 2026 Denouncing federal immigration agents' brutal tactics used in the Trump Administration's mass deportation campaign, Durbin has repeatedly called for necessary reforms to ICE WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a me  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Durbin Statement On DHS Funding Deal That Includes TSA, FEMA, And The Coast Guard Denouncing federal immigration agents' brutal tactics used in the Trump Administration's mass deportation campaign, Durbin has repeatedly called for necessary reforms to ICE * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of th  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Address Health Care Provider Shortages In Rural Communities * March 27, 2026 WASHINGTON-U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) this week reintroduced the bipartisan Rural America Health Corps Act. The legislation will address growing health disparities by incentivizing more health professi  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Announce $20 Million In Federal Funding For O'Hare Airport * March 27, 2026 CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced $20 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for O'Hare International Airport. This grant will reimburse completed  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Silver Cross Hospital Over Vaccine Mandate * Federal lawsuit alleges that hospital denied a religious accommodation and fired employee for asking CHICAGO - Silver Cross Hospital, based in New Lenox, Illinois, violated federal law when it failed to provide a reasonable accommodation to an employee who requested to be exempt from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine because of her  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $610 Million Loan to Provide a Reliable Source of Drinking Water to Northeastern Illinois Communities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $610 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Grand Prairie Water Commission, which serves six communities in northeastern Illinois. This loan will transition almost 300,000   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Exchange Coverage Remains Near Record High as 23.1 Million Enroll in 2026, Reflecting Continued Strength and Stability * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released the Health Insurance Exchanges 2026 Open Enrollment Report, summarizing plan selection activity for plan year 2026 across the individual Excha  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, March 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Federal Jury Convicts Suburban Chicago Man of Threatening To Kill Federal and State Public Officials A federal jury today convicted a suburban Chicago man of making a true threat to kill multiple public officials, including President Donald J. Trump, the 47th and 45th President of the United States. TRENT SCHNEIDER, 58, of Winthrop H  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, March 27 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Four Huskers win Roper Sports Writing awards * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications recently announced the winners of the Lynn and Dana Roper Sports Writing Competition. The annual competition tests students' ability to produce clear, concise, accurate and compelling stories about sports. The first-place winner received a $2,500 cash award, second place $2,  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU physicist appointed to U.S. Department of Energy's new Office of Science Advisory Committee * A Florida State University physicist has been named to a newly formed committee that will oversee and advise all future scientific ventures for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. Mayly Sanchez, the Wyatt-Green Chair of Physics in FSU's Department of Physics, is one of 20 expert scientist  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 28 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) on The Conversation with Dasha Burns This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Andy Beshear: Don't just talk about the what. Don't just talk about your policy points. Talk about your why. People want to know you. They want to know what drives you. They want to know  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * Grant Thornton Advisors multinational platform to expand in Europe with addition of Denmark firm Grant Thornton Denmark will join nine other firms across Europe, further extending seamless service delivery * COPENHAGEN -- Grant Thornton Denmark is to join the Grant Thornton Advisors multinational platform -- a move that will deepen the platform's footpri  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSLrpt) -- What Was Accomplished in Reno - A report from Heartland Institute, Arlington Heights, Illinois - March 2026 (9 pages) * * * The Heartland Institute issued a report examining the accuracy of temperature measurements recorded at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, with a focus on the influence of urban heat island effects on official climate data. The report analyzes observational temperature readings, compares them with surrounding environments, and evaluates whe  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-541) on the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act (H.R. 7640). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on March 12, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 7640, the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026, introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA), would prohibit state and local governments, officials, or other personnel from restricting cooperation with federal law enforcement, includin  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-541) on the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act (H.R. 7640). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on March 12, 2026. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Illinois Illinois does not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. In August 2017, then-Governor Bruce Rauner signed Illinois's version of the Trust Act, which restricted cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and federal immigrat  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following commentary on March 27, 2026, to the Washington Times: * * * Chairman Bost for the Washington Times: Building a VA infrastructure for the next generation of veterans This week, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), published the below opinion piece in the Washington Times as part of the publications infrastructure edition to discuss House Repu  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on March 27, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Cassidy Holds Hearing on College Sports, Prioritizing Students Success U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led yesterday's hearing on reforming college athletics, advocating for Congress to prioritize student-athl  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSFR) -- The Illinois State Museum, Springfield, has completed an inventory of ancestral human remains and is preparing for repatriation to Native American tribes following findings under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Museum officials determined that the remains, representing at least 16 individuals, are culturally affiliated with federally recognized tribes which include Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma; Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Oklahoma  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Illinois-Iowa Center for Independent Living submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed rule changes that would remove key accessibility requirements under federal nondiscrimination regulations. IICIL, a non-profit organization serving people with disabilities and governed predominantly by individuals with disabilities, articulated grave concerns that the proposed rescission would eliminate critical accessibility requirements.  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Legal 500 EMEA 2026 ranks Mayer Brown in 35 categories and recognises 21 lawyers as leading individuals The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) 2026 guide has ranked Mayer Brown in 35 practice categories. Of these categories, three are Top-Tier: * Belgium: Customs, trade, WTO and anti-dumping * Belgium: EU regulatory: Chemicals * Germany: Structured finance and  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * MarineMax's VP of Marketing Shares Actionable Insights to Deepen Engagement with Today's Boaters * Consumer expectations and buying behaviors are evolving. For the recreational boating industry, understanding what motivates today's-and tomorrow's-boaters (and what holds them back) is critical to driving future participation. New research, commissioned b  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Massac Memorial Hospital, Metropolis, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's consideration of implementing a 340B rebate model pilot program. The hospital argues that transitioning from the longstanding upfront discount model to a rebate mechanism would impose disproportionate administrative and financial burdens on covered entities like itself. In   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Massac Memorial Hospital, Metropolis, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration opposing the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The hospital argues that shifting from the traditional upfront discount model to a rebate mechanism would impose excessive administrative costs and staffing burdens that outweigh any potential benefits. The hospital emphasized t  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 28 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Federal Proposal Imposing Unnecessary Obstacles to Federal Funding Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a proposal by the General Services Administration (GSA) that would require recipients of federal funding, including States, to complete confusing  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Minnesota Good Neighbor Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The Coalition expresses its support for EPA's proposed approval of Minnesota's State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission that addresses the state's Good Neighbor obligations under the Clean Air Act. The Coalition highlights that Minnesota's  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, March 28 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release: * * * Motorola Solutions' Body Cameras Support Berlin's Commitment to Increased Security 3,000 body cameras will enhance officers safety and transparency during interactions * BERLIN - Following a European-wide open tender process, Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has been awarded a contract to equip Police Berlin and the Berlin Fire Department with 3,000 body cameras. The V500 body cameras have been used  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * No clear endgame to U.S. operation in Iran, UChicago experts say * After four weeks of fighting in Iran, one question looms above the rest: What is the United States trying to accomplish? That was the central tension at a March 23 panel at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, where scholars and a policy leader examined a conflict that is reshaping global markets, alliances and the  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * One Year after the Walgreens Buyout: Will Critics' Warnings Come to Pass? * Walgreens has changed since the buyout. Things that were warned may be coming to pass. In The Lord of the Rings, Galadriel's mirror reveals visions of the past, the present, and things that may yet come to pass. Also, as Galadriel proposes in her opening monologue, change is sometimes felt be  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * Yaw Bill Targets Rural Mental Health Care Shortage by Allowing Psychologists to Prescribe In an effort to improve access to mental health care in underserved rural communities and across Pennsylvania, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has introduced a bill to grant qualified psychologists the authority to prescribe certain medications. "Allowing specially trained psychologi  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Paylocity Corp., Schaumburg, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service within the U.S. Department of the Treasury requesting clarification on compliance, reporting, and operational issues tied to employer contribution programs under Section 530A. In the letter, Paylocity requests clarification on a range of operational and reporting issues. One key area of concern is the procedures trustees will follow to accept contributions, particular  more

DEERFIELD, Illinois, March 27 -- Baxter International, a health care company that focuses on products to treat hemophilia, kidney disease, immune disorders and other chronic and acute medical conditions, issued the following news release: * * * Pet Partners and the Baxter Foundation Expand Therapy Animal Programs to Support 100,000 Patients and Healthcare Workers in Two-Year Pilot * Largest Single Investment from a Corporate Foundation Aims to Strengthen Healthcare Resilience by Advancing The  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight, and Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Trade, issued the following news release: * * * Sewell, Sanchez on New GAO Report on AI and the IRS Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Terri A. Sewell (D-IL) and Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sanchez (D-CA) released a new report from   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * South Carolina Advances Boat Tax Reform Legislation * This week, South Carolina lawmakers approved legislation that would significantly reduce property tax applied to boats and simplify the way boats This week, South Carolina lawmakers approved legislation that would significantly reduce property tax applied to boats and simplify the way boats are taxed a  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Staying up to date on emerging credit union issues * Credit union advocacy priorities-and how to engage policymakers on them-was the focus for members of America's Credit Unions' Emerging Issues Committee Wednesday during their latest meeting. The group discussed implementing the GENIUS Act, which establishes a framework for issuing stablecoins, as well as sharing questions and t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Support Center for Child Advocates Honors Troutman Pepper Locke With Foundational Advocate Award for Enduring Partnership and Pro Bono Service * PHILADELPHIA - Support Center for Child Advocates (SCCA) honored Troutman Pepper Locke with its Foundational Advocate Award in recognition of the firm's longstanding support, pro bono service, and enduring partnership in advanc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * The secret ingredient in a new biomedical device? Lithium-ion battery tech * If your body needs a boost, the fix might already be in your phone. A new study from the University of Chicago taps an ingredient most often used in the lithium-ion batteries that power our devices to open new avenues in biomedical technology. Lithium plays vital roles in the body, but taking it orally can have unwanted sid  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Thoma Bravo's RealPage enters the "rent now, pay later" market * RealPage now finds itself in hot water due to its 2025 purchase of Livble, a rent payment software that offers a "Rent Now Pay Later" approach to paying rent. The property management software corporation (which is owned by the private equity firm Thoma Bravo) has dominated headlines for several years due t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Trevor A. Dawes Named 2026 ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year * CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), is pleased to announce that Trevor A. Dawes, Vice Provost for Libraries and Museums and May Morris University Librarian at the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Pr  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Promotes His New Bill to Rein in Transfer Portal During HELP Hearing * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke at a U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing about how Congress can reform college athletics to better protect students and ensure they have opportunities to succeed. During his remarks, Sen. Tuberville discussed the  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Yuan Ji, professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at University of Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding draft guidance on the use of Bayesian methodology in clinical trials of drug and biological products. The letter acknowledges the draft guidance as an important regulatory milestone for explicitly endorsing Bayesian methods across various phases of clinical trials, from Phase I dose-finding  more

URBANA, Illinois, March 28 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * Research with impact: Celebrating extraordinary women driving discovery By Emily Krivograd As a university system with a $1.2 billion research impact, we know a thing or two about breaking barriers. From science to the humanities to healthcare, women researchers across our three universities have made discoveries, launched innovations, and driven change -- not just throughout our history, but rig  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * Study: Intermittent fasting positively affects female hormones in PCOS Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects as many as 18% of all childbearing-age women. The condition occurs when a woman's body produces too much of a group of hormones called androgens, chiefly testosterone. Menstrual irregularity, obesity and even infertility can result. The first line of treatm  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, March 27 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * With Honors | Olivet The Magazine * Since 2011, the University Honors Program at Olivet Nazarene University has graduated 183 students, all of whom completed a capstone research project and thesis supervised by a faculty mentor in their respective disciplines. These significant undergraduate research experiences open the door for leadership opportunities in academia and industry. Each cohort of a  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 28 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Banning Nondisclosure Agreements Brings Tradeoffs for Women at Startups A study co-authored by Yale SOM's Song Ma finds that laws weakening nondisclosure agreements reduced female hiring at venture-backed startups--but also helped more women move into management roles. Written by Susie Allen In 2022, Zelda Perkins, a former assistant to Harvey Weinstein, described the draconian nondisclosure agreement she   more