| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Thursday May 21, 2026 ( 72 items ) |
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"Leverest Relationship Tracker": McDermott retains top spot as advisor on Acquisition Financing in the DACH Region
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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"Leverest Relationship Tracker": McDermott retains top spot as advisor on Acquisition Financing in the DACH Region
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McDermott Will & Schulte maintains its leading position in advising on acquisition financing in the DACH region.
For the fourth time in a row, the "Leverest Relationship Tracker," published in FINANCE magazine, has named McDermott Will & Schult
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11 UI Students Earn Prestigious Fulbright Awards for 2026-27
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 21 -- The University of Iowa International Programs issued the following news:
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11 UI students earn prestigious Fulbright awards for 2026-27
Eleven University of Iowa students -- all Iowa natives -- have been selected from more than 10,000 applicants nationwide to receive Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2026-27 academic year.
The recipients will represent the U.S. Department of State around the world, teaching English, serving in community organizatio
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ABA: Engagement Agreements Allowing a Lawyer to Withdraw When the Client Fails Substantially to Fulfill an Obligation Regarding the Lawyer's Services
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on May 20, 2026:
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Engagement agreements allowing a lawyer to withdraw when the client fails substantially to fulfill an obligation regarding the lawyer's services
The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility released a formal opinion today clarifying the permissible terms of an engagement agreement allowing a lawyer to withdraw when the client fails substantial
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ADM Advances Protein Innovation with New Ingredient Solutions
DECATUR, Illinois, May 20 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release:
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ADM Advances Protein Innovation with New Ingredient Solutions
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ADM expands portfolio with eight diverse, regionally sourced soy and pea protein solutions, supporting global customers
CHICAGO-ADM (NYSE: ADM) today announced its continued investment in protein innovation with the launch of eight new protein products in
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After Day 80 of Iran War, Duckworth and Colleagues Force Eighth Vote on War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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After Day 80 of Iran War, Duckworth and Colleagues Force Eighth Vote on War Powers Resolution
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May 19, 2026
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - After 80 days of Donald Trump's unjustified war of choice in Iran, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) will join U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Chris Van Hollen (D-
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AGA files reply brief in Supreme Court petition to vacate Biden-Administration ban on natural gas furnaces, commercial water heaters
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release:
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AGA files reply brief in Supreme Court petition to vacate Biden-Administration ban on natural gas furnaces, commercial water heaters
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The American Gas Association, American Public Gas Association and National Propane Gas Association today filed a reply brief in their petition to the U.S. Supreme Court to grant, vacate and remand the Biden Administration Department of Energy'
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AMA statement on HHS removing vice chairs of USPSTF
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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AMA statement on HHS removing vice chairs of USPSTF
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Statement attributable to:
Bobby Mukkamala, MD
President, American Medical Association
"The AMA is extremely concerned by today's HHS decision to remove the vice-chairs of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The task force serves an essential, non-partisan role in making evidence-based recommenda
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AMA urges action on Medicare payment reform at House hearing
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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AMA urges action on Medicare payment reform at House hearing
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WASHINGTON -The American Medical Association (AMA) is reiterating calls for Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to stabilize Medicare physician payment and preserve affordable, community-based care. Today's House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing on the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and
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American Bar Association Section of Taxation Urges Withdrawal of IRS Proposed Regulation on Tax-Exempt Refunding Bonds Allocation Rules
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The American Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service expressing opposition to a recently issued proposed regulation concerning allocations of funds for tax-exempt refunding bonds under section 148 of the Internal Revenue Code. The agency published the proposed amendment to Treas. Reg. Sec. 1.148-6(d)(1)(ii), intending to clarify the timing and source of funds that may be alloca
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American Property Casualty Insurance Association Urges Timely Reauthorization of Terrorism Risk Insurance Program
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Federal Insurance Office addressing the effectiveness of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. The letter responds to the Treasury's request for information published in the Federal Register, focusing on TRIP's role in sustaining terrorism risk insurance availability and affordability.
APCIA, representing insurers of home, auto, and business policie
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As Congress Votes on Blank Check for ICE and CBP, NPNA Warns: Reckless Priorities Endanger American Families
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Partnership for New Americans posted the following news:
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As Congress Votes on Blank Check for ICE and CBP, NPNA Warns: Reckless Priorities Endanger American Families
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -As Members of Congress gather to vote on a reckless budget reconciliation package that would endanger communities nationwide, The National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) expresses strong opposition to the proposed $72 billion of ad
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Funding for Nurses and Other Healthcare Workers
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 19 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Funding for Nurses and Other Healthcare Workers
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North Carolina's rural counties would be the hardest hit.
Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that would have devastating consequences for North Carolina's healthcare workforce and leave many rural residents without primary care.Â
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES KANE COUNTY MAN WITH THEFT OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR HOME SERVICES NOT RENDERED
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES KANE COUNTY MAN WITH THEFT OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR HOME SERVICES NOT RENDERED
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged an Elgin, Illinois man with defrauding the state out of more than $44,000 for personal assistant home services he allegedly did not provide.
The Attorney General's office charged Mike Michareune, 54, in the Cook County Circu
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL'S LEGISLATION STRENGTHENING HIS OFFICE'S ABILITY TO DEFEND WORKPLACE RIGHTS HEADED TO GOVERNOR'S DESK
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL'S LEGISLATION STRENGTHENING HIS OFFICE'S ABILITY TO DEFEND WORKPLACE RIGHTS HEADED TO GOVERNOR'S DESK
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul applauded the Illinois Senate's passage of his legislation to support his office's efforts to combat workplace rights violations.
House Bill 4725, sponsored by Sen. Omar Aquino and Rep. Jay Hoffman, was approved with bip
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BOST CELEBRATES AMERICAN AIRLINES CONTRACT WITH MARION AIRPORT
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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BOST CELEBRATES AMERICAN AIRLINES CONTRACT WITH MARION AIRPORT
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has selected American Airlines to provide Essential Air Service at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion. B eginning later this summer, the airline will operate 12 round trips per week between Marion and Chicago 's
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Chicago Historical Society Plans Return of Funerary Armlet Linked to Pottawatomi Tribe
WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The Chicago Historical Society, Illinois, and its affiliate, the Chicago History Museum, Illinois, intend to repatriate a Native American funerary object connected to the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, according to a notice published by the National Park Service.
The notice states that the cultural item is a silver armlet purchased by the Chicago Historical Society in 1920 from the esta
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Congressman Onder and Deluzio Lead Colleagues in Calling for Stronger Oversight of Missouri River Management
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Bob Onder, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Onder and Deluzio Lead Colleagues in Calling for Stronger Oversight of Missouri River Management
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(Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Congressman Bob Onder (R-MO) released the following statement after sending a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers calling for the creation of an Inland Navigation Construction Organization (INCO) within U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Headquarters to coo
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Democracy Forward: Court Rules for Small Businesses, Dismisses Case Threatening Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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Court Rules for Small Businesses, Dismisses Case Threatening Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
Coalition of Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses and Trade Organizations Triumphs After Intervening to Defend Equity Department of Transportation Progra
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Distribution Leaders Share Real-World CRM Implementation Lessons
ITASCA, Illinois, May 21 -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release:
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Distribution Leaders Share Real-World CRM Implementation Lessons
When evaluating CRM, the technology itself is rarely the hardest part. The real challenge is changing how sales teams work, building processes that support adoption, and creating a system people will actually use. That was the central theme of a recent episode of ASA's Embracing the Future podcast, where ASA Director of Innovatio
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DOE Awards $94 Million to Support Deployment of Small Modular Reactors
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on May 20, 2026:
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DOE Awards $94 Million to Support Deployment of Small Modular Reactors
By Camille Norton, NASEO
On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the awardees of $94 million in funding to spur the deployment of advanced light-water small modular reactors (SMRs). The funding for the eight companies selected through the Generation III+ SMR Pathway to Deploym
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Duckworth Joins Seante Colleagues in Voting to Advancing War Powers Resolution and Curtail Iran War Powers
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Joins Seante Colleagues in Voting to Advancing War Powers Resolution and Curtail Iran War Powers
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May 19, 2026
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined her Senate colleagues in advancing a War Powers Resolution to force an end to President Trump's war with Iran. In addition to Duckworth, the resolution was led by U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senate Democratic
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $316 Million for Cleaner Water in Illinois
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $316 Million for Cleaner Water in Illinois
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May 20, 2026
New federal funding comes through Duckworth's efforts to get lead out of our drinking water and clean up water systems nationwide
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency w
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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement On The Trump Administration, Supreme Court's Continued Attacks On Voting Rights During A Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement On The Trump Administration, Supreme Court's Continued Attacks On Voting Rights During A Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing entitled "Enforcing Call
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Durbin Slams Trump's $1 Billion Ballroom And Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Trump Allies
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Slams Trump's $1 Billion Ballroom And Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Trump Allies
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May 19, 2026
Durbin: "The President is making sure that those who fought to undermine a free and fair election and those who attacked this Capitol building cash in-not the hardworking families of America who are struggling mightily to get by."
WASHINGTON - In a speech on
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Durbin Slams Trump's Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Trump Allies During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Slams Trump's Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Trump Allies During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
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During his opening statement at a nominations hearing, Durbin also denounced the Trump loyalists appearing in Committee today including two circuit nominees, nominee to be Inspector General in DOJ
WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Judiciar
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Durbin Speaks Against The Trump Administration's Efforts To Restrict Americans' Voting Rights & The Recent Supreme Court Decision To Gut The VRA
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Speaks Against The Trump Administration's Efforts To Restrict Americans' Voting Rights & The Recent Supreme Court Decision To Gut The VRA
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May 20, 2026
Durbin: "Across this country, Republican lawmakers and litigators are using every trick in the book to rig the rules of the game. Why? They're afraid of losing in November."
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL)
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Durbin Urges HHS Secretary Kennedy To Intervene And Push Back On FDA Allowing Flavored Vapes That Harm Our Children
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Urges HHS Secretary Kennedy To Intervene And Push Back On FDA Allowing Flavored Vapes That Harm Our Children
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today sent a letter to U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging him to push back on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent misguided decisions regarding kid-f
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Durbin, Pressley Reintroduce Bill To End Federal Death Penalty
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin, Pressley Reintroduce Bill To End Federal Death Penalty
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Today's reintroduction is particularly important given last month's announcement by Trump's DOJ that it was bringing back firing squads & searching for methods to return to the use of electrocution and lethal gas for executionsÂ
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary C
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EPA Announces $128.6 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Indiana
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $128.6 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Indiana
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Today, EPA is announcing $128,637,000 in funding to protect Indiana from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward finding
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EPA Announces $143.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Michigan
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $143.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Michigan
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Today, EPA is announcing $143,530,000 in funding to protect Michigan from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward findin
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EPA Announces $201.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Ohio
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $201.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Ohio
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Today, EPA is announcing $201,769,000 in funding to protect Ohio from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward finding and re
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EPA Announces $295.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Illinois
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $295.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Illinois
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Today, EPA is announcing $295,551,000 in funding to protect Illinois from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward findin
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EPA Announces $57.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $57.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Minnesota
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Today, EPA is announcing $57,770,000 in funding to protect Minnesota from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward findin
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EPA Announces $94.3 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $94.3 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Wisconsin
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Today, EPA is announcing $94,312,000 in funding to protect Wisconsin from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward findin
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Field Museum Identifies Lineal Descendant in Hawai'i Human Remains Case
WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains connected to a known lineal descendant, according to a notice published by the National Park Service under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
The notice states that the Field Museum identified human remains representing at least one individual and determined that Didi Robello is a lineal descendant connected to the remains.
According to the not
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Fisheries and Marine Technology Investments in CJS Spending Bill Applauded by NMMA
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Fisheries and Marine Technology Investments in CJS Spending Bill Applauded by NMMA
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The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS), led by Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY-05) and Ranking Member Grace Meng (D-NY-06), advanced its FY2027 funding bill last week. NMMA applauds the advancement of the legislation, which
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Heartland Institute Report Links Housing Affordability Crisis to Inflation and Supply Constraints
WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSLrpt) -- HOUSING AFFORDABILITY: AMERICA'S SHORT-TERM CRISIS AND LONG-TERM PROBLEM - A report from Heartland Institute, Arlington Heights, Illinois - May 2026 (18 pages)
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The Heartland Institute issued a report examining the causes of the United States housing affordability crisis and evaluating the economic and policy factors contributing to rising homeownership and rental costs. The report analyzed inflation trends, mortgage rates, housing supply growth, demographi
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House Passes LaHood-Led Fostering the Future Act
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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House Passes LaHood-Led Fostering the Future Act
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Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fostering the Future Act ; a bipartisan piece of legislation focused on strengthening and modernizing the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (Chafee) to improve outcomes for foster youth across America. Congressman LaHood Chairs the Ways and
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Huskie Trek Talks 2026: Ideas in Motion
DEKALB, Illinois, May 20 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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Huskie Trek Talks 2026: Ideas in Motion
Huskie Trek Talks spotlight bold ideas, creative work and community-driven research emerging from NIU. Modeled after TED-style presentations, the annual program sponsored by NIU Foundation brings forward concise, high-impact talks from faculty, staff and students whose work reflects the ingenuity and "Huskie spirit" that define NIU.
The 2026 Trek Talks highlighte
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Illinois Policy Institute: Today - Chicago Teachers Union Members to Vote on $800 Dues Hike, Banning Member Lawsuits
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release on May 20, 2026:
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TODAY: Chicago Teachers Union members to vote on $800 dues hike, banning member lawsuits
Illinois Policy Institute experts available to comment
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Members of the Chicago Teachers Union begin voting today on a proposed dues increase that could cost some members up to $800 more per year and a proposal limiting members' ability to sue the union for violating their rights, accordin
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Intel Core Ultra Series 3: The New Standard for Edge AI Robotics Compute
SANTA CLARA, California, May 20 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel Core Ultra Series 3: The New Standard for Edge AI Robotics Compute
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At 2 a.m., an emergency room nurse orders a latte at a quiet hospital coffee stand. There is no human behind the counter. Instead, a sleek robotic arm pivots, grabs a cup and begins a precise dance of grinding
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IRFA Urges Iowa Utilities Commission to Take Timely Action on Summit Carbon Solutions Permit
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, May 21 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on May 20, 2026:
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IRFA Urges Iowa Utilities Commission to Take Timely Action on Summit Carbon Solutions Permit
Rural Iowa Economies Forgo Over $5 Million Every Day the Project is Delayed
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The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) yesterday filed a formal request with the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) asking that a hearing schedule be established for Summit Carbon Solutions' carb
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Is that song AI-generated? UChicago scientists create tool to check
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Is that song AI-generated? UChicago scientists create tool to check
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In 2024, a remarkable shift hit the music world: AI-generated songs exploded onto streaming platforms, making up nearly half of all newly uploaded tracks. But as the lines blur between human artistry and algorithmic output, listeners face a new question: How much of the music we truly enjoy is made by people, and how much is the work of
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ISSA Altus Summit Targets Building Service Contractor Leadership Growth
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- ISSA, the Association for Cleaning & Facility Solutions, announced speakers and programming for the 2026 ISSA Altus Summit, a leadership gathering for Building Service Contractor executives scheduled for June 8-10 at ISSA headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois.
The summit is designed for CEOs, presidents, owners, operations executives, and revenue leaders seeking guidance on strategy, operations, finance, technology, workforce development, and sales within the commercial clean
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Kirkland Represents Argano on Acquisition of Gaea Global Technologies
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Represents Argano on Acquisition of Gaea Global Technologies
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Kirkland & Ellis advised Argano, the world's first and largest Global Specialist Consultancy, on its acquisition of Gaea Global Technologies, an Oracle Partner. Gaea's mission-critical expertise in project portfolio management, project controls solutions for large-scale mission-critical projects
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Krishnamoorthi Denounces Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Bar Naturalized Citizens from Congress, the Federal Judiciary, Senate-Confirmed Posts
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Denounces Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Bar Naturalized Citizens from Congress, the Federal Judiciary, Senate-Confirmed Posts
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a naturalized citizen who immigrated to the United States as an infant, today released the following statement in response to Representative Nancy Mace's proposed constitutional amendment to bar natu
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Krishnamoorthi Raises Alarm Over Rising Islamophobia at Intelligence Hearing Marking 25 Years Since 9/11
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Raises Alarm Over Rising Islamophobia at Intelligence Hearing Marking 25 Years Since 9/11
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today raised alarm over rising Islamophobia and antisemitism during a House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence hearing marking 25 years since 9/11, days af
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Krishnamoorthi, Gillibrand, Meng, and Velazquez Reintroduce Bicameral Hate Crimes Commission Act
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi, Gillibrand, Meng, and Velazquez Reintroduce Bicameral Hate Crimes Commission Act
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today reintroduced the Hate Crimes Commission Act alongside U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and House co-leads Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) and Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), bicameral legislation to strengthen the nation's resp
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Marine Leadership Barometer: Q1 Survey Signals Steadier Industry Outlook in 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Marine Leadership Barometer: Q1 Survey Signals Steadier Industry Outlook in 2026
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NMMA's Q1 2026 Marine Leadership Barometer points to improving executive sentiment across the recreational boating industry, with marine manufacturer members in the U.S. and Canada entering the year with measured optimism around revenue growth, product demand and overall busi
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Medicaid work requirements could cause 1 million missed cancer screenings
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Medicaid work requirements could cause 1 million missed cancer screenings
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A new study from University of Chicago Medicine projects that upcoming federal Medicaid changes could result in more than 1 million missed cancer screenings within two years of taking effect.
In a research letter published in JAMA Oncology, surgical oncologist Sarah Shubeck and Adrian Diaz, a surgical oncology fellow, used recen
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Nearly 99% of 2025 Illinois Wesleyan Grads Employed or in Graduate Programs
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, May 21 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release:
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Nearly 99% of 2025 Illinois Wesleyan Grads Employed or in Graduate Programs
Nearly 99% of Titans from the class of 2025 were employed or continuing their education within six months of graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University, according to the annual First Destination Survey conducted by IWU's Hart Career Center.
Based on an 88% response rate, the survey found that 72% of 2025 alumni we
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New AMA infographic helps patients safely navigate AI in healthcare
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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New AMA infographic helps patients safely navigate AI in healthcare
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The American Medical Association (AMA) today released an infographic with recommended prompts and specific cautions to help patients use AI chatbots safely and effectively in managing and improving their health. As generative AI technology becomes more commonplace, the AMA urges patients to be mindful
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NIU Ph.D. Candidate Leads National Study on Colorectal Cancer Screening Disparities, Published in JAMA
DEKALB, Illinois, May 20 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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Research Drives Screening
Alyssa Harris, Ph.D. in Health Sciences candidate at Northern Illinois University, was the lead author of "Facility-Based Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening in 45- to 49-Year-Olds After US Guideline Changes." The study, which included NIU Professor M. Courtney Hughes as senior author, was recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Ope
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NMMA Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention and Response
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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NMMA Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention and Response
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On May 19, Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Sarah Elfreth (D-MD) introduced the Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation aimed at modernizing the federal response to aquatic invasive species and improving coo
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Northern Illinois University Student Takes Center Stage at National Conference with High-Impact Medical Education Research
DEKALB, Illinois, May 20 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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Beyond Campus Research
When Emma Hastings arrived in Richmond, Virginia, for the National Conference of Undergraduate Research (NCUR), she expected to present her findings alongside hundreds of undergraduate scholars from across the country. What she didn't expect was students from other universities showing up specifically to hear her speak.
"That kind of energy and support is something you don't forg
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Northwestern Experts Available on Upcoming Supreme Court Rulings
EVANSTON, Illinois, May 21 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Northwestern experts available on upcoming Supreme Court rulings
CHICAGO -- Professors from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences are available to comment on upcoming Supreme Court rulings expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
The court is expected to release opinions on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes and Federal Reserve Board member Lisa
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Pinnacle Presentation: Aaron Setterdahl, professor of chemistry
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, May 20 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Pinnacle Presentation: Aaron Setterdahl, professor of chemistry
By Steven KrolakÂ
Dr. Aaron Setterdahl, professor of chemistry, delivered a Pinnacle Presentation touching on his unusual career path and research interests to members of the IU Southeast community.
Revered on campus for his popular beer chemistry class, Setterdahl's low-key demeanor and gentle humor belie a restless curiosity a
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Pivot Point Academy, Wahl Barber Academy Urge Education Department to Reconsider Earnings Accountability Rule
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Pivot Point Academy and Wahl Barber Academy have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education regarding the proposed Earnings Accountability Rule. The schools, which prepare students for licensed cosmetology, barbering, and related wellness careers, expressed concerns that the rule's earnings test could unfairly impact their students and programs due to a misalignment with the income and employment patterns typical
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Pivot Point International Warns Proposed Education Rule Could Shut Down Majority of Beauty Schools
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Pivot Point International, a Chicago-based education solution provider for beauty, barber, and wellness programs, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about the proposed Earnings Accountability Rule. The organization warns that the rule could force the closure of over 90% of proprietary schools in the sector, which serve as the primary education pathway for licensed beauty professionals across the country.
PPI highlighte
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Q&A: The path to a PhD in computational science and engineering at MIT
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Q&A: The path to a PhD in computational science and engineering at MIT
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In 2023, the Center for Computational Science and Engineering (CCSE), an academic unit in the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, introduced a new standalone PhD degree program. This interdisciplinary PhD program blends both coursework and a thesis, enabling students to pursue research in cross-cutting methodo
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Senator Blunt Rochester Joins 70+ Lawmakers to Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Address Maternal Health Risks During Public Health Emergencies
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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Senator Blunt Rochester Joins 70+ Lawmakers to Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Address Maternal Health Risks During Public Health Emergencies
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, today joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Representative Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.), and over 70 lawmakers in reintrod
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SIUE Honors Spring 2026 URCA Award Recipients for Undergraduate Research and Mentorship
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, May 20 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news:
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SIUE Honors Spring 2026 URCA Award Recipients for Undergraduate Research and Mentorship
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has recognized four members of the campus community with Spring 2026 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) Awards, celebrating excellence in undergraduate research, scholarship and mentorship.
Student award recipients include Gavy
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Structured Hybrid Work Becomes the Global Norm as Strategic Focus Shifts to AI-Readiness
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 (TNSrep) -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release:
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Structured Hybrid Work Becomes the Global Norm as Strategic Focus Shifts to AI-Readiness
JLL's Global Occupancy Planning Benchmark Report 2026 reveals the gap between actual and target office utilization has reached its lowest level since the pandemic
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The global workforce has found its post-pandemic equilibrium, stabilizing around structured h
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Students welcomed into Trine business honor society
ANGOLA, Indiana, May 20 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Students welcomed into Trine business honor society
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Trine University welcomed 13 students into the Delta Mu Delta business honor society during a ceremony on Tuesday, March 17.
Delta Mu Delta is an international honor society that recognizes academic excellence in business administration programs at institutions accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.
At Trine, the society is
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TransUnion and Google Strengthen YouTube Measurement With Multi-Touch Attribution
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release:
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TransUnion and Google Strengthen YouTube Measurement With Multi-Touch Attribution
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TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) and Google today announced an industry-first capability that helps marketers measure YouTube advertising within TransUnion's Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA) solution. The integration allows advertisers to connect YouTube ad exposure to measurable
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U.S. Soccer and DC Unveil "Justice League: Heroes of the Pitch" Comic and Apparel in Dynamic Pop Culture Collection
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- The U.S. Soccer Federation issued the following news on May 20, 2026:
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U.S. Soccer and DC Unveil "Justice League: Heroes of the Pitch" Comic and Apparel in Dynamic Pop Culture Collection
Limited-edition comic featuring U.S. Men's National Team players, coaches and FOX Sports broadcasters, alongside a new apparel collection, launches ahead of the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup
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ATLANTA - U.S. Soccer and DC today announced a dynamic pop culture collection with "J
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UL Solutions Announces Quarterly Dividend
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, May 20 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release:
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UL Solutions Announces Quarterly Dividend
UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.145 per share.Â
The dividend will be
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Va. A.G. Jones Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 20, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs
Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages
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Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against th
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W.T. Grant Foundation award aims to close autism services gap for Latino families
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 20 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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W.T. Grant Foundation award aims to close autism services gap for Latino families
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By Jennifer Kiilerich
Imagine applying to a support service that turns down 66 percent of first-time applicants. Then imagine navigating that-a process which can involve multiple attempts, forms, taking time off work for meetings, and more-in English when it may not be your first language. That experience is the r
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WATCH: Sorensen Advocates for Peoria Air National Guard in Washington
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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WATCH: Sorensen Advocates for Peoria Air National Guard in Washington
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Watch Sorensen's questioning HERE
WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) spoke on the House Armed Services Committee about the importance of the Peoria Air National Guard and the need for additional funding and resources to carry out the Air Forces' plan to stand up a Contingency Response Group in Central I
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World's Most Groundbreaking Stem Cell Advances Are Coming to San Francisco for ISSCR 2027
EVANSTON, Illinois, May 20 -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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The World's Most Groundbreaking Stem Cell Advances Are Coming to San Francisco for ISSCR 2027
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) today announced that the ISSCR 2027 Annual Meeting is coming back to San Francisco, USA, 15-18 June 2027. Recognized as the premier international forum for stem cell science, the gathering will recognize 25 yea
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Young Op-Ed: Americans need to be protected from cargo theft
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young Op-Ed: Americans need to be protected from cargo theft
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WASHINGTON -The following op-ed by U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) was published by the Washington Times on May 19, 2026.
By Todd Young
In the fall of 2024, PFL Logistics -a third-party logistics company in Evansville, Ind. -lost a $60,000 shipment that was stolen after a trusted carrier was compromised. As PFL worked to figure out wha
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