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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois

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65 Agricultural Groups Request Extension of EPA Comment Period on Draft Fungicide Strategy
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A coalition of 65 agricultural organizations has urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend the public comment period for its Draft Fungicide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from Conventional Agricultural Fungicides. The groups, which represent a broad array of stakeholders including farmers, retailers, manufacturers, and state regulators, expressed concern that the current 6  more
ABA President Michelle A. Behnke Calls Equity Summit 2026 "A Step Towards Action"
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on June 11, 2026: * * * ABA President Michelle A. Behnke calls Equity Summit 2026 "a step towards action" ABA Equity Summit 2026, which highlights innovative approaches and practical strategies to remove barriers and expand opportunity in the legal profession and justice system, will be held virtually June 23-24. "Diversity does not weaken our profession, it strengthens it," said ABA President Michelle A. Be  more
ADM Bern Aqua is First BAP-Certified Producer in Belgium
DECATUR, Illinois, June 11 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release: * * * ADM Bern Aqua is First BAP-Certified Producer in Belgium * Certification of Bern Aqua's Olen feed mill reinforces leadership in responsible aquaculture, hatchery nutrition and early life-stage feed solutions for fish and shrimp producers worldwide. ROLLE -Bern Aqua, an ADM group company and leading supplier of hatche  more
Alianza Americas Condemns the Approval of an Additional $70 Billion to Expand Detention and Deportation in the U.S.
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * Alianza Americas Condemns the Approval of an Additional $70 Billion to Expand Detention and Deportation in the United States Communities need investments in well-being and opportunity--not billions more for detention and deportation. - Alianza Americas condemns the decision by the U.S. House of Representatives to approve an add  more
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Refine Advance Care Planning Quality Measures
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, provided detailed input to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems proposed rule. The public comment letter addressed proposals to integrate advance care planning quality measures within several Medicare reporting programs, including the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program, the Medicare Promoting Intero  more
American Academy of Pediatrics Opposes Rescission of Head Start Employee Wage and Benefit Rule
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Academy of Pediatrics, based in Itasca, Illinois, expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families proposed rulemaking titled "Restoring Flexibility To Support Head Start Program Access." The organization urged the department to rescind this proposal, which would roll back wage and benefit requirements for Head Start employees established in a 2024 rule. The AAP supported the 2024 HHS rule that   more
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Enhance Joint Replacement Payment Model and Quality Measures
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems proposed rule. The letter addresses concerns and recommendations focused on CMS' proposals related to the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Expanded Model, quality programs, and policy changes affecting acute care hospitals  more
American Booksellers Association Challenges OCC's Interim Final Rule on Swipe Fees
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The American Booksellers Association, Harrison, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the agency's interim final rule and order addressing the National Bank Act's interaction with state laws like Illinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The ABA opposes the OCC's action, asserting that it inappropriately seeks to preempt the Illinois law designed to restrict interchange fees charged on sales tax revenues. The ABA  more
American Lung Association Urges Food & Drug Administration to Reject Flavored E-Cigarettes Due to Youth Risks
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Lung Association, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expressing opposition to the agency's recent draft guidance regarding flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems and the agency's marketing authorizations for certain flavored e-cigarette products. The Lung Association criticized the FDA's approach to flavored e-cigarettes, emphasizing concerns over youth initiation and dual-use risks. The organi  more
American Society of Naturalists Criticizes Office of Management & Budget Proposed Rule on Federal Research Funding
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The American Society of Naturalists, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing opposition to the OMB's proposed rule revising the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance. The ASN, a scientific society focused on unifying the biological sciences, argues that the rule's new restrictions would severely harm federally funded scientific research and dissemination. The ASN highlights that the proposed r  more
Amid Trump's Illegal Iran War and Continued Misuse of Our Military, Duckworth Votes Against Committee Passage of Defense Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Trump's Illegal Iran War and Continued Misuse of Our Military, Duckworth Votes Against Committee Passage of Defense Authorization Bill * June 11, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - After Republicans on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) blocked her amendments to hold President Donald Trump accountable for his illegal war of choice against Iran and dangerous domestic deployments to Ame  more
Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group: strategic partnership to develop the pet retail segment
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Arcaplanet and Bricofer Group: strategic partnership to develop the pet retail segment * McDermott Will & Schulte assisted Arcaplanet, a leading company in Italy in the pet products and services sector, in structuring a strategic agreement with Bricofer Group, one of the main Italian operators in the DIY, home, and garden sector, aimed at developing the pet su  more
Argonne and the Department of Energy Launch New Partnership to Speed Up U.S. Manufacturing Innovation
ARGONNE, Illinois, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Argonne and the Department of Energy launch new partnership to speed up U.S. manufacturing innovation National Science-at-Scale Collaborative will connect industry, the Department of Energy and national laboratories to accelerate manufacturing innovation - Argonne and DOE's Office of Critical Materials and Energy Innovation launched the National Science-at-Scale C  more
As Summer Travel Ramps Up, Duckworth Joins Welch, Colleagues in Raising Alarm on How Trump's War in Iran Has Impacted Air Travel
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * As Summer Travel Ramps Up, Duckworth Joins Welch, Colleagues in Raising Alarm on How Trump's War in Iran Has Impacted Air Travel * June 11, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] -U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation-joins U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and other Senate Democratic colleagues in expressing serious co  more
Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities
SACRAMENTO, California, June 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related   more
Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Supporting New York Measures Ensuring Public Safety in State Buildings * Attorney General Clark Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING NEW YORK MEASURES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN STATE BUILDINGS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING NEW YORK MEASURES ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY IN STATE BUILDINGS * Raoul Urges Court to Uphold Dismissal of Trump Administration Lawsuit Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in defending a district court's dismissal of the Trump administration's lawsuit challenging the Protect Our Courts Act  more
Avangrid Unveils 7th Video Campaign in Award-Winning EMPOWERED Series
ORANGE, Connecticut, June 12 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Avangrid Unveils 7th Video Campaign in Award-Winning EMPOWERED Series Latest installment in the EMPOWERED series showcases how Colorado solar project supports the local community and enables educational journeys EMPOWERED series shows how energy projects uplift rural communities and contribute to long-term economic growth across the United States - ALAMOSA, Colo. -- Avangr  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Illinois Fourth Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Illinois Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Employment declined in 11 of the 13 largest counties in Illinois from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that McLean County (-2.1 percent) had the largest over-the-year decrease in employment  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Indiana Fourth Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Indiana Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Employment rose in 5 of the 9 largest counties in Indiana from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Hendricks County (+1.9 percent) had the largest over-the-year increase in employment. (Se  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Iowa Fourth Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Iowa Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Employment declined in 2 of the 3 largest counties in Iowa with published data from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Polk County (-0.5 percent) had the largest over-the-year decrease in em  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Michigan Fourth Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Michigan Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Employment declined in 8 of the 10 largest counties in Michigan from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Ingham County (-1.4 percent) had the largest over-the-year decrease in employment.  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Minnesota Fourth Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Minnesota Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Employment declined in 5 of the 8 largest counties in Minnesota from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Dakota County (-1.0 percent) had the largest over-the-year decrease in employment  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Nebraska Fourth Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Nebraska Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Employment declined in 1 of the 3 largest counties in Nebraska from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Douglas County (-0.1 percent) had the only over-the-year decrease in employment. (S  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in North Dakota Fourth Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in North Dakota Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Employment declined 0.4 percent in North Dakota's only large county, Cass, from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the rate of employment growth in Cass ranked 221st among the 366 la  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Ohio Fourth Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Ohio Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Employment declined in 8 of the 15 largest counties in Ohio from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Greene County (-2.5 percent) had the largest over-the-year decrease in employment. (See ch  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in South Dakota Fourth Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in South Dakota Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Employment rose 0.3 percent in South Dakota's only large county, Minnehaha, from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the rate of employment growth in Minnehaha ranked 125th among the   more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Wisconsin Fourth Quarter 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Wisconsin Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Employment declined in 3 of the 7 largest counties in Wisconsin from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Racine County (-1.5 percent) had the largest over-the-year decrease in employment  more
BMO Bank Urges Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to Maintain Consistent National Standards for Interchange Fees
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- BMO Bank N.A., Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing the agency's Interim Final Rule and Interim Final Order concerning interchange fees. BMO emphasized the importance of uniform, nationwide regulatory standards for national banks operating credit and debit card activities across state lines. BMO highlighted that a single national system supports efficiency, reliability, and transparency for consum  more
Bridging the Homeownership Gap in Wisconsin's Northwoods
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * Bridging the Homeownership Gap in Wisconsin's Northwoods * In Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin's Northwoods region, the path to homeownership presents a unique challenge. While homes may be affordable, the local economy doesn't always provide wages to match, and much of the rental stock has been converted to vacation prope  more
Budzinski Celebrates Passage of Faster Labor Contracts Act
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Budzinski Celebrates Passage of Faster Labor Contracts Act This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement after the Faster Labor Contracts Act passed the full House of Representatives. Budzinski was an original cosponsor of the bill, which would speed up first contracts for new unions, ensuring that when workers vote to unionize, a collective ba  more
Card Coalition Supports OCC's Preemption of Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Card Coalition, headquartered in Occoquan, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency affirming its support for the agency's interim final rule that preempts the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The Coalition represents stakeholders in the payment card industry across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and monitors legislative and regulatory developments   more
Casten, Salazar Introduce Bill to Protect Seniors from Crypto ATM Scams
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Salazar Introduce Bill to Protect Seniors from Crypto ATM Scams * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL-06) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) introduced the Stop Crypto ATM Scams Act, bipartisan legislation to provide strong protections for potential fraud victims, require that crypto ATM companies comply with robust anti-money laundering and anti-fraud measures, and help  more
DARPA celebrates 20 years of Young Faculty Awards,...
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news: * * * DARPA celebrates 20 years of Young Faculty Awards,... * For two decades, DARPA's Young Faculty Award (YFA) program has been a catalyst for scientific and technological innovation. The program has supported over 500 rising research stars from more than 60 universities, driving breakthroughs aligned with national security areas of interest. The YFA program identifies and engages early-career  more
Durbin Delivers Floor Speech Denouncing The Trump Administration's Attacks On Americans' Health Care
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Floor Speech Denouncing The Trump Administration's Attacks On Americans' Health Care * June 11, 2026 Durbin's speech comes after the Administration implemented Medicaid work requirements-impacting patients with serious conditions like cancer WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) slammed the Trump Administration for thei  more
Durbin, Duckworth, Sorensen Call On DOT, FRA To Extend Federal Funding For Chicago-Quad Cities Passenger Rail Project
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth, Sorensen Call On DOT, FRA To Extend Federal Funding For Chicago-Quad Cities Passenger Rail Project * June 11, 2026 The lawmakers sent a letter to Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and Federal Railroad Administrator David Fink asking them to extend federal funding, which will expire on July 31, for the rail project WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin  more
Eighteen SDSU undergrads awarded college research grants
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Eighteen SDSU undergrads awarded college research grants * Eighteen undergraduate students will be able to take part in research projects they helped plan thanks to funding from the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. The students were awarded grants that will allow them to conduct a research project in an area of their choosing under the men  more
EIU Board of Trustees Meeting Results: Thursday, June 11
CHARLESTON, Illinois, June 12 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * EIU Board of Trustees meeting results: Thursday, June 11 The Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees held its regular June meeting today, June 11, in the Doudna Fine Arts Center, located on campus at 600 Lincoln Avenue in Charleston. Immediately following the 11:30 a.m. Call to Order and Roll Call, the Board entered into executive session. The open session of the meeting began at 1 p.m.  more
Electronic Payments Coalition Supports OCC Efforts To Preempt Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Electronic Payments Coalition, based in Washington, D.C., expressed support for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule revising national bank non-interest charges and fees and the concurrent interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act regarding national banks and federal savings associations. The EPC, which represents credit unions, community banks, payment card networks, and related institutions, emphasized t  more
Eleventh Circuit Addresses Duties of Loyalty Owed Between Joint Venturers in Case Involving Public-Private Partnership Design-Build Megaproject
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Eleventh Circuit Addresses Duties of Loyalty Owed Between Joint Venturers in Case Involving Public-Private Partnership Design-Build Megaproject * Key Points * The Eleventh Circuit held that Skanska USA Civil Southeast Inc. did not breach its fiduciary duty of loyalty under the Florida Revised Uniform Partnership Act. * The Eleventh Circuit found no actionable conflict   more
FHLBank Chicago Expands Down Payment Assistance Network During National Homeownership Month
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * FHLBank Chicago Expands Down Payment Assistance Network During National Homeownership Month * During National Homeownership Month, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) is highlighting expanded access to down payment assistance as more member institutions join its Downpayment Plus (DPP) Program, helping households overcome u  more
Five Years Running Strong: Chicago 13.1 Delivers Record Performances and West Side Momentum
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 11 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Five Years Running Strong: Chicago 13.1 Delivers Record Performances and West Side Momentum * Daniel Ebenyo and Daniel Romanchuk set new course records CHICAGO, IL - On a warm and sunny Sunday morning, 10,000 participants took part in the fifth annual Bank of America Chicago 13.1. Created to reimagine what running in Chicago can be, the r  more
Foster Introduces Legislation to Reduce Student Loan Burden on Parents
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Introduces Legislation to Reduce Student Loan Burden on Parents * Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act. This legislation would allow students to take over the student debt incurred by their parents on their behalf, providing a sensible solution for parents facing multiple financial burdens. This legislation wou  more
Heartland Institute Submits Public Comment Challenging FDA's Draft Guidance on Flavored ENDS
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Heartland Institute, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, critiquing the agency's draft guidance on flavored nicotine delivery systems premarket applications focused on youth risk considerations. The letter challenges the FDA's approach to regulating non-tobacco-flavored ENDS, highlighting concerns about the guidance potentially imposing unworkable standards that could hinder adult smokers' access to these a  more
Ill. Commerce Dept.: Gov. Pritzker Announces Rural King to Invest $75 Million in New Headquarters
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 12 -- The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Gov. Pritzker Announces Rural King to Invest $75 Million in New Headquarters Company's expansion project will create 100 new jobs and retain more than 700 positions in Central Illinois - MATTOON - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that Rural King will invest $75 mil  more
Ill. Gov. Pritzker Announces Rural King to Invest $75 Million in New Headquarters
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 12 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Gov. Pritzker Announces Rural King to Invest $75 Million in New Headquarters Company's expansion project will create 100 new jobs and retain more than 700 positions in Central Illinois - MATTOON - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that Rural King will invest $75 million to construct a new Store S  more
Illinois Appellate Court Reverses $7 Million Verdict Against Chicago Housing Authority
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Illinois Appellate Court Reverses $7 Million Verdict Against Chicago Housing Authority * On June 10, 2025, an Illinois appeals court overturned a $7 million personal injury verdict against Taft client the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) and entered judgment in the CHA's favor, ruling the CHA did not owe plaintiff Joseph Taylor a duty of care as a matter of law. Taylor was struck by   more
Illinois Credit Union League Supports Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Proposal to Shift AML Program Focus
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Illinois Credit Union League, Springfield, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding its proposed rule to update anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism program requirements. The proposal aims to transition from a technical compliance focus toward program effectiveness based on the size and complexity of financial institutions. The Illinois Credit Union League expressed support for the fra  more
Illinois Credit Union League Supports Tailored Anti-Money Laundering Program Requirements in Federal Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Illinois Credit Union League, Springfield, Illinois, has provided a public comment letter to the U.S. National Credit Union Administration regarding a proposed rule that includes the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The proposal aims to modify anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism program requirements, focusing on size and complexity of financial institutions rather than strict uniform ma  more
Innovative Payments Association Supports OCC Rule Preempting Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Innovative Payments Association, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding its Interim Final Rule on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees and the order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The IPA expressed support for the OCC's Proposals, which confirm that national banks have broad authority to assess non-interest fees, including interchange fees s  more
Institute of Food Technologists Urges Food & Drug Administration to Refine Food Allergen Thresholds for Improved Risk Management
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Institute of Food Technologists, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerning the agency's Request for Information on food allergen thresholds. The global organization, dedicated to advancing food science, has emphasized the need for science-based, risk assessment-guided allergen threshold levels as a foundation to enhance food allergen management, regulatory consistency, and consumer protection. IFT's co  more
Joint Commission Supports Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Expansion of Birthing-Friendly Hospital Designation
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Joint Commission, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, provided public comment to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed rule on the Medicare Program and the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Fiscal Year 2027. The independent, not-for-profit organization praised CMS's efforts to recognize hospitals delivering high-quality perinatal care through an expanded Birthing-Friendly Hospital Designation. The Joint Commission  more
Judson Althoff Joins GE Aerospace Board of Directors
EVENDALE, Ohio, June 11 [Category: BizAerospace] -- GE Aerospace, a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft, issued the following news release: * * * Judson Althoff Joins GE Aerospace Board of Directors * CINCINNATI - June 11, 2026 - GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) today announced Judson Althoff, CEO of Microsoft's Commercial Business, will join its Board of Directors. H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., GE Aerospace C  more
Just Hired: Deborah Bowale
MACOMB, Illinois, June 11 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Just Hired: Deborah Bowale * MACOMB, IL - - Meet Deborah Bowale, a new Health Administration Intern with Advocate Health after completing her Master of Public Health degree at Western Illinois University. Bowale joined Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, serving millions of patients across multiple states. As a Health Administration Int  more
KFF: Maine Homelessness Falls, But More Than 2,600 People Still Without Stable Housing
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered.   more
KFF: New Mexico Sees Growing Homelessness Challenge as Unsheltered Population Remains High
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics. According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night.  more
KFF: North Carolina Homelessness Surges as Sheltered and Unsheltered Populations Reach Record Levels
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%. The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North  more
KFF: U.S. Homelessness Data Climbs Sharply as Unsheltered Population Remains a Major Challenge
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states. The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were e  more
LUNGevity Foundation Urges Food & Drug Administration to Enhance Guidance on Digital Health Technologies in Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- LUNGevity Foundation, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's request for information on advancing digital health technologies in clinical investigations for drugs and biological products. The foundation, focused on lung cancer research and patient support, highlighted the potential of DHTs to improve patient access to clinical trials, reduce participant burdens, and promote patient-focused drug d  more
Mastercard International Supports OCC Preemption of Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Mastercard International Inc., Purchase, New York, has submitted a public comment letter endorsing the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final order and interim final rule that preempt the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and clarify national bank rights to charge interchange fees. Mastercard expressed support for the OCC's actions aimed at establishing regulatory certainty in the payments industry. Mastercard, a technology company in the global   more
Mayer Brown Deepens Projects & Infrastructure and Global Energy Capabilities With Addition of Texas Partner Edmund Daniels
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news on June 11, 2026: * * * Mayer Brown deepens Projects & Infrastructure and Global Energy capabilities with addition of Texas partner Edmund Daniels HOUSTON - Mayer Brown announced today that Edmund Daniels has joined the firm as a partner in its Projects & Infrastructure and Global Energy practices. Eddy joins from McGuireWoods, and his arrival builds on Mayer Brown's continued momentum in  more
McDermott Will & Schulte advises Sheridan Capital Partners in its investment in Tres Health
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott Will & Schulte advises Sheridan Capital Partners in its investment in Tres Health * Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented Sheridan Capital Partners, private equity firm focused exclusively on partnering with businesses across the healthcare landscape, in its investment in Tres Health, a national alternative health insurance and technol  more
Medexus Pharma Supports Continuation of Medicare Payment for Innovative Hospital Treatments
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Medexus Pharma, a specialty pharmaceutical company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed fiscal year 2027 rule on Medicare's Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems. The comments focus on Medicare's New Technology Add-on Payment policies, a supplemental reimbursement mechanism designed to assist hospitals in adopting novel and costly inpatient treatme  more
Myaamia Center docuseries nominated for regional Emmy
OXFORD, Ohio, June 11 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Myaamia Center docuseries nominated for regional Emmy * "Neepwaantiinki: Learning from Each Other - Part 1: Tending the Fire," the first episode of the Myaamia Center's docuseries, has been nominated for a regional Emmy. The episode recently earned three awards at the 47th Annual Telly Awards, the world's largest honor for video and television content across all screens. "Neepwaantiinki: Learning from Each Other"   more
National Anti-Vivisection Society Urges Food & Drug Administration, International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation to End Animal Testing for Cosmetics
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Anti-Vivisection Society, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing preparations for the Twentieth Annual Meeting of the International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation. NAVS urged the FDA and ICCR to accelerate the global transition from animal testing to modern, human-relevant safety assessment methods in cosmetics regulation. The organization recommended that ICCR proactively update its annex  more
National Association of Personal Financial Advisors Urges Modifications to Department of Labor Rule on Fiduciary Duties for Retirement Plan Investments
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing concerns regarding the department's proposed rule on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives. NAPFA, an organization representing fee-only financial planning professionals, cautioned that the rule in its current form could weaken participant protections in 401(k) and other defined contribution plan  more
National Bankers Association Endorses Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Actions to Preserve Uniform Federal Banking Standards
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Bankers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency supporting the Interim Final Rule clarifying the authority of national banks to charge noninterest fees, alongside the related Interim Final Order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The letter emphasizes the importance of uniform national standards to safeguard the operations of Minority Depository Institutions and their ability to s  more
National Bankers Association Supports Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Interim Final Rule and Order on Bank Fees and Preemption of Illinois Law
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Bankers Association issued a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing support for the Interim Final Rule clarifying national banks' authority to charge noninterest fees, as well as the related Interim Final Order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The NBA represents Minority Depository Institutions, including Black, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, and women-owned banks in over 4  more
National Dairy Council Supports Expanded Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The National Dairy Council, Rosemont, Illinois, voiced support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service's final rule titled "Expanding Fluid Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs." The public comment letter submitted by the nonprofit organization emphasizes the nutritional benefits of dairy products and applauds the rule's alignment with the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) implemented the final r  more
Native American Ancestor, Bone Awl Linked to 20 Tribes Through Museum Review
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSFR) -- The American Museum of Natural History has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and an associated funerary object and determined that they are culturally affiliated with 20 Indian Tribes, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The inventory covers the remains of one Native American individual and a bone awl removed in 1924 from a site in Pike County, Illinois, north of Chambersburg. Museum records described the location as  more
Neonatal Nurses Advocate for Enhanced Roles and Measures in Medicare Hospital Payment Policies
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The National Association of Neonatal Nurses and National Association of Neonatal Nurses-Advance Practice, Chicago, Illinois, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed updates to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System for Fiscal Year 2027. The nursing organizations emphasized the importance of nurses' inclus  more
North Dakota Derailment and Hazardous Materials Release Prompts Renewed Call to Accelerate Phase Out of DOT-111 Tank Cars and Raises Concerns About Retrofitted DOT-117R Tank Cars
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The National Transportation Safety Board issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * North Dakota Derailment and Hazardous Materials Release Prompts Renewed Call to Accelerate Phase Out of DOT-111 Tank Cars and Raises Concerns About Retrofitted DOT-117R Tank Cars NTSB also calls for safer placement of hazardous materials cars in train consists - The National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday reiterated recommendations to accelerate the phase out of  more
Northwestern University: Cell-inspired Material Captures Energy and Releases It on Demand
EVANSTON, Illinois, June 12 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Cell-inspired material captures energy and releases it on demand Shape-shifting liquid transforms into an energy-rich gel that stores power for months * New material works like a cell's dynamic internal skeleton, assembling and disassembling as it stores and releases energy * It can harvest energy from sunlight or other sources and store it in the dark * Material could open the door for  more
Notabene Urges Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to Recognize Outcomes-Based Anti-Money Laundering Programs and Innovative Compliance Technologies
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Notabene Inc., Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs. The communication emphasizes the significance of restoring a substantive, outcomes-based definition of effective AML/CFT programs, alongside formally recognizing innovative compliance technologies within the regulatory framework. Notabene, ope  more
Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Urge Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Include Nurses in Procedure Panels and Support Social Determinants of Health Measures
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, Chicago Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule for the Medicare Program Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems for Acute Care Hospitals and the Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System. PCNA expressed support for CMS' goals to improve access to care and public health while offering specific recommendations for the fin  more
Ranking Member Davis Issues Statement at Joint Social Security, Worker & Family Support Subcommittee Hearing With Social Security Commissioner Bisignano
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support, issued the following opening statement on June 10, 2026, at the joint hearing of the Subcommittees on Social Security and Worker and Family Support with Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano: * * * Over 75 million Americans depend on monthly Social Security Administration payments. SSA's work is vital to all Americans -- those receiving benefit  more
Redesigned fire gear offers potentially more cooling, less toxicity
ITHACA, New York, June 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Redesigned fire gear offers potentially more cooling, less toxicity * A Cornell researcher's bold new redesign of firefighter gear - which hasn't significantly changed in decades - is more versatile and better adapted to their actual work, only a small fraction of which involves actually fighting structure fires. Heeju Terry Park, the Vincent V.C. Woo Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design in the  more
Representatives Jackson, Pocan, and Khanna Introduce Constitutional Amendment on the Right to Vote
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Jackson, Pocan, and Khanna Introduce Constitutional Amendment on the Right to Vote * CONTACT: June 10, 2026 Press.Jackson.IL01@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01), Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Ro Khanna (CA-17) introduced a constitutional amendment to establish an affirmative right to vote, strengthening and safeguarding voti  more
Republicans Throw Out Duckworth-Led IVF Provision That Passed with Bipartisan Majorities Last Year in Committee-Passed NDAA
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Throw Out Duckworth-Led IVF Provision That Passed with Bipartisan Majorities Last Year in Committee-Passed NDAA * June 11, 2026 The Senator's NDAA provision would ensure servicemembers receive the same level of IVF coverage that Members of Congress and other federal workers already have? [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Despite advancing the very same provision This link opens in new window   more
Resilient Consumers Remain Optimistic Despite Mounting Affordability Pressures
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 [Category: BizFinancial Services] (TNSrpt) -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * Resilient Consumers Remain Optimistic Despite Mounting Affordability Pressures As 2026 approaches its midpoint, consumers remain financially optimistic despite persistent affordability challenges that have been heightened by recent geopolitical events. TransUnion's (NYSE: TRU) Q2 2026 Consumer Pulse study found that 55% of consumers are opt  more
Salazar, Casten Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud and Crypto ATM Scams
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Salazar, Casten Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud and Crypto ATM Scams * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) and Sean Casten (D-IL-06) introduced the Stop Crypto ATM Scams Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen consumer protections, combat fraud, and help ensure that criminals using cryptocurrency ATMs to target seniors an  more
Sen. Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing During his opening statement at a nominations hearing, Durbin slammed President Trump's slush fund, denounced Todd Blanche as the Attorney General nominee, and emphasized the importance of the blue slip practice - During today's Senate Judi  more
Simon Wiesenthal Center Deepens Commitment to the Midwest with Three Major New Initiatives to Combat Antisemitism
LOS ANGELES, California, June 11 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news: * * * Simon Wiesenthal Center Deepens Commitment to the Midwest with Three Major New Initiatives to Combat Antisemitism * Organization brings its most advanced Mobile Museum of Tolerance to Illinois, launches inaugural Chicago NextGen Leaders cohort, and announces first-ever Chicago Convening on Antisemitism CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (June 11, 2026) - The Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC),   more
Steptoe Names John Abramic as Leader of Intellectual Property Group
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Names John Abramic as Leader of Intellectual Property Group Steptoe LLP has named John Abramic leader of the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) practice group. A nationally recognized IP litigator, John brings extensive experience across high stakes patent and trade secret disputes, post grant proceedings, and appeals. John has served as lead counsel in complex IP matters nationwide, including in fede  more
Task Force Reports Progress Toward Pollution Reduction Goals for Gulf of America
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSrep) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Task Force Reports Progress Toward Pollution Reduction Goals for Gulf of America Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as co-chair of the Gulf of America Hypoxia Task Force, reported progress meeting voluntary, interim goals to reduce excess nutrients that can enter the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin and flow into the Gulf of America, impacting water quality. A key fi  more
Tennessee Policy Threatens Lifesaving Care for Immigrant Children With Disabilities
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Tennessee Policy Threatens Lifesaving Care for Immigrant Children with Disabilities NASHVILLE, TN -- Last week, the Tennessee Department of Health moved to require verification of the immigration status of children enrolled in Children's Special Services, a critical safety-net program, and to potentially share that information with federal immigration autho  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Engineering Team Wins Multiple Awards at National Competition
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 12 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Engineering team wins multiple awards at national competition The Fluid Mechanics team excelled at the 2026 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge with their Harley-inspired design and innovative engineering choices. By Jennifer Nichols, Contributor Texas A&M University students from the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution earned four awards at the Nationa  more
U.S. Money Express Advocates Provider-Level Tax Adjustment on Remittance Transfers
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- U.S. Money Express Co., Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding the proposed regulations for the excise tax on remittance transfers under Internal Revenue Code Section 4475. The letter addresses concerns about the tax application on transactions that ultimately are canceled, reversed, or otherwise uncompleted. The company recommends that the IRS implement a provider-level adjustment mechanism allowing licensed money t  more
UNCP's Jess Boersma Selected for Prestigious National Leadership Program
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, June 10 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * UNCP's Jess Boersma Selected for Prestigious National Leadership Program * Dr. Jess Boersma, vice chancellor for strategy, data analytics and institutional performance and chief of staff at UNC Pembroke, has been selected to participate in the 2026-27 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI), a highly competitive national leadership development program sponsored by the American Assoc  more
Vantive Healthcare Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Retain Alternative New Technology Add-On Payment Pathway and Supports Sepsis Readmission Measures
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Vantive Healthcare, a medical device innovator headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed fiscal year 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule. The letter addresses two primary concerns: opposition to CMS's proposal to repeal the alternative New Technology Add-On Payment pathway for FDA-designated Breakthrough Devices and support for the agency's proposals to impl  more
Varo Bank Urges OCC to Finalize Interchange Fee Rule and Preemption Order
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Varo Bank, Draper, Utah, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing support for the agency's interim final rule on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees and the related Interim Final Order that preempts the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. Varo Bank emphasized the role interchange fees play in enabling the bank to offer fee-free and high-yield financial products to millions of customers nationwide. The bank  more
Virginia Bankers Association Supports OCC's Interim Rule on National Bank Fees
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Virginia Bankers Association, Glen Allen, has expressed support for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule clarifying national banks' authority to charge non-interest fees, including credit and debit card interchange fees. The association's public comment letter addresses the OCC's efforts to preempt the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act as it applies to national banks. The association emphasized that the interim final rule and order  more
Work & Welfare Subcommittee Chairman LaHood Issues Statement at Hearing With Social Security Commissioner Bisignano
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 10, 2026, at a joint Social Security and Work and Welfare subcommittee hearing with Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano: * * * "Commissioner Bisignano, welcome back to the Committee. We appreciate you being here, and I want to thank you for your continued work leading the Social Security Administration. SSA serves a huge number of America  more