Saturday - July 4, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois

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2026 ABCA/ATEC Regional Coaches of the Year Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 24 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/ATEC Regional Coaches of the Year Announced The American Baseball Coaches Association and ATEC are proud to announce the 2026 ABCA/ATEC Regional Coaches of the Year in all collegiate and high school divisions. The ABCA/ATEC Regional and National Coaches of the Year are selected by members of the ABCA, with the process led by the ABCA All-America & Coach of the Year comm  more
323 Advocacy Organizations Urges OMB to Extend Comment Period for Grant Rule Impacting $1.2 Trillion in Funding
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- A coalition of 323 advocacy organizations representing sectors in science, research, policy, and education have urged the Office of Management and Budget to extend the public comment period for its proposed revisions to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The coalition is requesting an extension through Aug. 27, 2026, hoping a Federal Register notice will announce this adjustment by June 30, 2026. The coalition describes the scope of the proposed regulation as bro  more
9 State Attorneys General Urge EPA to Withdraw Proposal Weakening Coal Ash Leachate Pollution Controls
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Nine state Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing EPA's proposed regulation to alter Effluent Limitations Guidelines for unmanaged combustion residual leachate from steam electric power generating point sources. The states assert that the proposal undermines the Clean Water Act and would weaken protections for their waterways by shifting the responsibility to individual state regulators and permitting author  more
ABA Judicial Division Recognizes Former NC Chief Justice Mark Martin, NAIJ With Civility, Justice Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on June 23, 2026: * * * ABA Judicial Division recognizes former NC Chief Justice Mark Martin, NAIJ with civility, justice awards The American Bar Association Judicial Division will present its William D. Missouri Civility Award to Mark Martin, former chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, and its Justice and Rule of Law Award to the National Association of Immigration Judges on Thursday, July 30,   more
ADM Expands Hungary Customer Creation and Innovation Center to Support Beverage Development Across Eastern Europe
DECATUR, Illinois, June 23 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release: * * * ADM Expands Hungary Customer Creation and Innovation Center to Support Beverage Development Across Eastern Europe * Enhanced application capabilities will accelerate beverage development and support growing demand for functional, low-sugar and premium drink solutions across the region. Rolle - ADM (NYSE: ADM), a glob  more
AG Brown leads states' brief opposing increased oil and gas development in Alaska's Coastal Plain
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown leads states' brief opposing increased oil and gas development in Alaska's Coastal Plain * Attorney General Nick Brown led a coalition with 13 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas program that would maximize development of the Coastal Plain of the Arctic  more
Ameren Helps Customers Stay One Step Ahead of Scammers
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren Helps Customers Stay One Step Ahead of Scammers * Spot scam red flags, from fake websites to urgent deadlines Key Takeaways: * Scammers may try to impersonate Ameren co-workers to collect personal information or payments from customers. * Customers should be on alert for common scams, including fake emails and websites, voice cloning, a  more
American Booksellers Association Challenges OCC Rule on Interchange Fees
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The American Booksellers Association, White Plains, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing the agency's interim final rule and order that seek to preempt the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The ABA, representing over 3,200 independent bookstores, criticizes the rule for enabling banks to continue charging interchange fees on sales tax revenues, which the association argues merchants do not keep.   more
Appraisal Institute Urges OMB to Maintain Independent Appraisal Standards for Donated Real Property Valuations
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Appraisal Institute, Chicago Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed revisions which governs federal financial assistance programs. The organization, representing nearly 13,000 professional real estate appraisers, emphasized the role of independent appraisals in establishing fair market value for donated real property used to satisfy grant matching requirements. The institute outlined concerns that reliance  more
Attorney General Clark and Coalition Oppose Increased Oil and Gas Development in Alaska's Coastal Plain
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 22 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark and Coalition Oppose Increased Oil and Gas Development in Alaska's Coastal Plain * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 13 other attorneys general in fil ing an amicus brief supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas program that would maximize development of the Coastal Plain of  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES CHARGES IN FEDERAL, STATE HEALTHCARE FRAUD CRACKDOWN
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES CHARGES IN FEDERAL, STATE HEALTHCARE FRAUD CRACKDOWN * Chicago - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced charges against 17 defendants who stole state funds by defrauding the Medicaid program and other programs that provide crucial services to the state's most vulnerable residents. Raoul's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigated and is  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES INCREASED OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN ALASKA'S COASTAL PLAIN
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES INCREASED OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT IN ALASKA'S COASTAL PLAIN * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas program that would maximize development of the Coastal Plain of the Arctic Nationa  more
Augustana College Combines Environmental Studies and Geography into Single Major
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, June 24 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * New major -- a win for both students, faculty A new major in Augustana's Department of Environment, Geography, and Geoscience brings together two fields long connected by shared goals. The major -- environmental studies and geography -- gives students a stronger understanding of how people, places and the environment shape one another and prepares them to tackle the challenges linking all three. "The merger  more
Augustana College: Endowed Chair Honors Father-daughter Legacy in Science and Teaching
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, June 24 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * New endowed chair honors father-daughter legacy in science and teaching Dr. Diane Edmund '62 Griffin, who passed away in 2024, had asked her family to proceed with an endowment named for her father, Dr. Rudolph Edmund, Class of 1934. She was a pioneering infectious-disease virologist. Her father's long career alternated between the worlds of geology and teaching. The endowed chair will be an important positi  more
Augustana College: Hintzsche's Fertility Kit Earns 2026 Innovation of the Year Award
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, June 24 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * Hintzsche's fertility kit earns 2026 Innovation of the Year award Dr. Jenn Hintzsche '06 is on a winning streak, and she's not slowing down. In less than three years, she has collected her sixth national award as her company, PherDal Fertility Science, Inc., continues to redefine what's possible in reproductive health. Her latest win? Innovation of the Year at the mHUB 2026 Fourth Revolution Awards, an honor  more
Augustana College: How Does One Research 160 Years of Bicycling?
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, June 24 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * How does one research 160 years of bicycling? Historian and librarian Chris Sweet '01 knows how to make an entrance. In April, he returned to campus with a penny-farthing, a high-wheeled bicycle from the 1870-1880s. His arrival was on brand. Earlier this year, Sweet published "A History of Bicycling in Illinois: 160 Years of Booms and Bust." That expertise led Dr. Jane Simonsen, professor of history, to inv  more
Barbara Ann Woolam Obituary
MACOMB, Illinois, June 23 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Barbara Ann Woolam Obituary * MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University retiree Barbara Ann Woolam, 72, of Bushnell, passed away on June 19. Woolam retired from the WIU Department of Agriculture after 25 years working for various programs in the University. Woolam was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Betty Pestle of Bushnell and her in-laws, Lloyd and Virginia Woolam and too many d  more
Blarney Castle Oil Co. Opposes OCC Rule on Swipe Fees and Illinois Fee Law Preemption
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Blarney Castle Oil Co., Ann Arbor, Michigan, expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The company argues the OCC's actions worsen the problem of excessive swipe fees that businesses face from Visa and Mastercard, which lack true market competition. Blarney Castl  more
Canada's Tech Workforce Surpasses 1.5 Million Workers, Highlighting Demand for Skilled Talent, New CompTIA Report Reveals
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, June 24 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * Canada's tech workforce surpasses 1.5 million workers, highlighting demand for skilled talent, new CompTIA report reveals Tech-related jobs forecast to grow nearly 2% this year - OTTAWA, Ontario - Canada's technology workforce is set to expand again in 2026, continuing a multi-year growth trend that underscores the sector's increasing role in the national economy, new research published by CompTIA,  more
CAP Reaccredited to ISO 17043:2023, Reinforcing Quality of Proficiency Testing Programs
NORTHFIELD, Illinois, June 23 [Category: Medical] -- The College of American Pathologists issued the following news release: * * * CAP Reaccredited to ISO 17043:2023, Reinforcing Quality of Proficiency Testing Programs * NORTHFIELD, Ill. (June 23, 2026) -The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has achieved accreditation to the 2023 edition of ISO/IEC 17043 standard, effectively maintaining its ISO 17043 accreditation status since 2016. ISO/IEC 17043 is the global standard for proficienc  more
CAST Advocates for Prompt Enforcement of Updated Digital Accessibility Standards in Education
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- CAST, a nonprofit organization based in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, specializing in accessibility and educational research, addressed the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the extension of compliance deadlines related to web content and mobile application accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. CAST emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum toward full compliance with accessibility regulations and recommended the adoption of the latest  more
CFTC Sues Kentucky to Prevent Violation of CFTC's Exclusive Jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Sues Kentucky to Prevent Violation of CFTC's Exclusive Jurisdiction * WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today filed a lawsuit against Kentucky to block the state's efforts to shut down CFTC-registered contract markets using state laws. The lawsuit follows Kentucky's decision to file civil enforcement actions in state court against CFTC-regulated designated contra  more
Chicago Public Schools Superintendent King Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Committee
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following written testimony by Macquline King, superintendent and CEO of Chicago Public Schools, from a June 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Breaking Trust: Attacks on Parental Rights, Inappropriate Content, and Legal Abuses in America's Schools": * * * I am honored to speak about my background, the amazing strides we are making at Chicago Public Schools, and how we are serving the over 300,000 students in our district  more
Community Plus Federal Credit Union Backs National Credit Union Administration Rule on Interchange Fees
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Community Plus Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Rantoul, Illinois, has expressed support for the National Credit Union Administration's interim final rule which confirms the authority of federal credit unions to charge non-interest fees, including interchange fees. The credit union submitted a public comment letter urging the NCUA to finalize the IFR without changes, emphasizing the rule's importance to their members and operations. The credit union explained that i  more
Conference of State Bank Supervisors Challenges OCC's Preemption of Illinois Interchange Fee Law Citing Legal, Operational Concerns
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the agency's interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. CSBS expressed concerns about both the legal rationale employed by the OCC and the operational and compliance burdens the IFPA imposes on banks, urging the OCC to revise its preemption analysis in line w  more
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Witnesses on Dangerous Failures of the Trump Administration's "MAHA" Agenda
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Witnesses on Dangerous Failures of the Trump Administration's "MAHA" Agenda Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today questioned witnesses during a Democratic shadow hearing titled "Abandoning Americans to Disease: The Trump Administration's Reckless Crusade Is Harming America's Health," examining how public health cuts, vaccine misinformation, failures  more
Construction Employment Increases In 30 States And D.C. From May 2025 To May 2026; 23 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From April To May
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In 30 States And D.C. From May 2025 To May 2026; 23 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From April To May * Tue, 06/23/2026 - 13:45 Texas and Wisconsin Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and New Mexico Lag; Texas and Idaho Top Monthly Gainers, While Massachusetts and Montana H  more
Dairyland Power Cooperative Seeks Flexible Compliance for Combustion Residual Leachate Standards
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Dairyland Power Cooperative, La Crosse, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing concerns about the effluent limitations guidelines and standards governing combustion residual leachate from steam electric power generating facilities. Dairyland, which supplies wholesale electric power to approximately 800,000 consumers across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois through its network of cooperatives and munic  more
Demand Progress Education Fund, Common Cause Illinois Issue Letter to Ill. Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSletter) -- Demand Progress Education Fund and Common Cause Illinois issued the following letter to Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 11, 2026 Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission Supreme Court of Illinois 130 E. Randolph Dr., Ste. 1500 Chicago, IL 60601-6219 Dear Officials: We are writing to raise serious concerns about the professional conduct of federal prosecutors in the  more
Duckworth Reacts to Congress Passing War Powers Concurrent Resolution to Rein in Trump's Illegal War Against Iran
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Reacts to Congress Passing War Powers Concurrent Resolution to Rein in Trump's Illegal War Against Iran * June 23, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-a member of both the U.S. Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees-issued the following statement after the Senate voted 50-48 in support of a War Powers Concurrent Resolution t  more
Duckworth: Aviation Industry, FAA Must Not Wait for the Next Tragedy to Make Our Skies Safer
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth: Aviation Industry, FAA Must Not Wait for the Next Tragedy to Make Our Skies Safer As our nation experiences an alarming surge of near misses and continues to grapple with the tragic DCA mid-air collision that killed 67 people, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee (CST) on Aviation, Space and Innovation-today stressed the importance  more
Durbin Calls For Congressional Review Of Trump Administration's Deal With Iran
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls For Congressional Review Of Trump Administration's Deal With Iran * June 22, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today delivered a speech on the Senate floor in which he criticized the Trump Administration's vague framework to end the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Durbin warned that the preliminary agreement fails to address critical issues suc  more
Durbin Calls Out President Trump's Ongoing Attacks To Americans' Voting Rights & Our Free And Fair Elections
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls Out President Trump's Ongoing Attacks To Americans' Voting Rights & Our Free And Fair Elections * June 23, 2026 Durbin: "As we celebrate our country's 250th year of independence, we must join together in support of free and fair elections and condemn any attempts by this President or otherwise to undermine our democracy before it's too late." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democrati  more
Durbin Calls Out President Trump's Ongoing Attacks To Americans' Voting Rights & Our Free And Fair Elections
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Durbin Calls Out President Trump's Ongoing Attacks To Americans' Voting Rights & Our Free And Fair Elections U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today called out the Trump Administration's ongoing efforts to undermine America's free and fair elections and restrict Ame  more
Durbin Delivers Floor Speech On Recent Tornadoes That Killed Two Illinoisans
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Floor Speech On Recent Tornadoes That Killed Two Illinoisans * June 22, 2026 Durbin: "Disaster relief is no place to play politics. I urge FEMA and the Trump Administration [to put] aside political differences... and think about the families who have been touched by tornadoes and how desperate they are to get a helping hand." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Du  more
Durbin, Padilla Sound Alarm On Historically High Number Of Deaths In Immigration Detention
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Padilla Sound Alarm On Historically High Number Of Deaths In Immigration Detention * June 22, 2026 In a letter to DHS Sec. Mullin and ICE Acting Director Venturella, the Senators demand the Trump Administration halt ICE detention expansion until deficiencies are corrected WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee,   more
Durbin, Padilla Sound Alarm On Historically High Number Of Deaths In Immigration Detention
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Durbin, Padilla Sound Alarm On Historically High Number Of Deaths In Immigration Detention In a letter to DHS Sec. Mullin and ICE Acting Director Venturella, the Senators demand the Trump Administration halt ICE detention expansion until deficiencies are corrected - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Membe  more
Dutch Oil Co. Urges OCC to Withdraw Interim Final Rule on Swipe Fees
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Dutch Oil Co., Columbus, Mississippi, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing the agency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The oil and convenience store operator, which runs over 100 stores in Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, voiced concerns over the impact of swipe fee  more
Electronic Payments Coalition Urges OCC to Finalize Interim Rules on Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Electronic Payments Coalition has expressed support for the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule revising regulations on national bank non-interest charges and fees, as well as the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The coalition, which represents credit unions, community banks, and payment card networks, highlighted the importance of maintaining uniform federal standard  more
EZ Stop Food Marts Calls on OCC to Withdraw Rule on Swipe Fees, Illinois Law Preemption
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- EZ Stop Food Marts, Maryville, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing the agency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees, as well as the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The company urges the OCC to withdraw both. The letter details how excessive swipe fees imposed by Visa and Mastercard, which are not   more
Family Fare Urges OCC to Withdraw Interim Final Rule on Non-Interest Charges and Fees
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Family Fare Convenience Stores, Durham, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing opposition to the OCC's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The company highlights that excessive credit card processing fees imposed by Visa and MasterCard disproportionately   more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Interconnected VoIP Numbering Authorization Application Filed By Sent
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-35): * * * Sent, Inc., an interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider, has filed a Numbering Authorization Application (Application) pursuant to section 51.15(g)(3) of the Federal Communications Commission's rules, seeking authorization to obtain North American Numbering Plan telephone numbers directly from the Numbering Administrator./  more
From a single patient to global impact
RENO, Nevada, June 23 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * From a single patient to global impact * In laboratories at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med), a rare disease that many people have never heard of is driving globally significant discoveries -changing how it's diagnosed, studied and, one day, treated. Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is one of the most common types of muscular dystrophy. It causes gradual muscle weaknes  more
FRONTLINE Announces 2026-2027 Columbia Journalism Fellow
NEW YORK, June 24 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * FRONTLINE Announces 2026-2027 Columbia Journalism Fellow FRONTLINE (PBS) welcomes Alonso Vidal, '26 M.S. Stabile, as its 2026-27 journalism fellow from Columbia Journalism School. - Vidal represents FRONTLINE's 12th round of journalism fellows from Columbia University. His year-long fellowship, generously supported by The Tow Foundation, aims to expose emerging investigative journalists to F  more
Gardens at SIUE Featured among Illinois Hidden Gems; Read More SIUE Mentions in the Press in the SIUE Press Room
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, June 23 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Gardens at SIUE Featured among Illinois Hidden Gems; Read More SIUE Mentions in the Press in the SIUE Press Room * Tucked within the scenic campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of the region's most peaceful and visually captivating destinations, the Gardens at SIUE, a 36-acre living laboratory where nature, art, education, and culture come together in une  more
Governor Lamont Urges Congress To Defend States' Rights and Reject Big Oil's Immunity Proposal
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 23 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Urges Congress To Defend States' Rights and Reject Big Oil's Immunity Proposal * Governor Lamont Joins Coalition of Governors Warning That Proposed Legislation Will Limit States' Abilities To Protect Working Families (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and a coalition of nine other governors from across the country are urging Congress to reject federal legislation th  more
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on No Aid for Ghost Students Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-669) on the No Aid for Ghost Students Act (H.R. 7892). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on May 26, 2026. The House passed the bill on June 10, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 7892, No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026, would strengthen safeguards against fraud in federal stu  more
House Education & Workforce Committee Issues Report on Student Aid Fraud Oversight & Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-668) on the Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act (H.R. 7891). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on May 26, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 7891, Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026, amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to strengthen federal oversight of institutions of higher education that disburse federal student aid  more
House Ways & Means Subcommittee Sets June 25 Hearing on Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visiting Program
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program: Early Support, Lifelong Impact" at 2 p.m. on June 25, 2026, at 2020 Rayburn House Office Building: Witnesses * Ms. Mendy Smith, MSW, Vice President, Early Childhood Services, Brightpoint, Bloomington, Illinois * Ms. Shemya Wilson, MSW, LSW, Parent Ambassador, Changent, Columbus, Ohio * M  more
Hub Convenience Stores Opposes OCC Interim Final Rule on Swipe Fees
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Hub Convenience Stores, Dickinson, North Dakota, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency criticizing the interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The company highlights its concerns about excessive swipe fees imposed by Visa and Mastercard that are not subject to typical market competiti  more
Ill. Commerce Dept.: Gov. Pritzker Announces ADM to Invest $103 Million to Modernize Decatur Operations
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 24 -- The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Gov. Pritzker Announces ADM to Invest $103 Million to Modernize Decatur Operations Project will create jobs and strengthen one of the world's largest agricultural processing hubs - DECATUR -- Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced today that ADM will invest over $103 million t  more
Ill. Commerce Dept.: Gov. Pritzker Cuts Ribbon on $250 Million Incobrasa Expansion
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 24 -- The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Gov. Pritzker Cuts Ribbon on $250 Million Incobrasa Expansion GILMAN -- Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) celebrated Incobrasa Industries' new soybean processing plant and solar array in Gilman, reinforcing Illinois' position as the nation's leading soybean-producing state and   more
Ill. Gov. Pritzker Announces ADM to Invest $103 Million to Modernize Decatur Operations
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 24 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Gov. Pritzker Announces ADM to Invest $103 Million to Modernize Decatur Operations Project will create jobs and strengthen one of the world's largest agricultural processing hubs - DECATUR -- Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced today that ADM will invest over $103 million to modernize key facilities at i  more
Ill. Gov. Pritzker Cuts Ribbon on $250 Million Incobrasa Expansion
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 24 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on June 22, 2026: * * * Gov. Pritzker Cuts Ribbon on $250 Million Incobrasa Expansion GILMAN -- Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) celebrated Incobrasa Industries' new soybean processing plant and solar array in Gilman, reinforcing Illinois' position as the nation's leading soybean-producing state and a growing hub for biofuels, foo  more
Ill. State Treasurer Frerichs Unveils New Investment Program to Build Affordable Housing
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 24 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news on June 23, 2026: * * * Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Unveils New Investment Program to Build Affordable Housing $10 Million Partnership with IFF Helps Nonprofits, Generates Investment Returns for State - Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today unveiled a new community investment program designed to build affordable housing, help nonprofits, and generate returns for the state. Frerichs invested  more
Illinois Supreme Court Hires First Title II ADA Compliance Attorney
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 24 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT HIRES FIRST TITLE II ADA COMPLIANCE ATTORNEY The Illinois Supreme Court and Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) today announced the hiring of Anna Hurst as the AOIC's Title II ADA Compliance Attorney, a newly created position established to strengthen accessibility and ensure compliance with federal and state disability laws across the I  more
Independent Community Bankers, 43 State Bankers Associations Urge OCC to Preempt Illinois Interchange Fee Law to Protect National Banking Powers
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Independent Community Bankers of America along with 43 state bankers associations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing support for the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and the accompanying interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees. The letter argues that the OCC's action is firmly grounded in the National Bank Act  more
Intellectual Property Attorney of the Year Finalists: Adam Alper and Michael De Vries, Kirkland & Ellis
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Intellectual Property Attorney of the Year Finalists: Adam Alper and Michael De Vries, Kirkland & Ellis * Adam Alper and Michael De Vries were named finalists for "Intellectual Property Attorney of the Year" by The Recorder and participated in a Q&A. Adam Alper and Michael De Vries, Kirkland & Ellis, are finalists for The Recorder's Intellectual Property Attorney   more
International Center for Law & Economics Supports OCC Preemption of Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The International Center for Law and Economics has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing actions on interchange fee regulations. These actions include an interim final rule clarifying federal banks' authority to charge noninterest fees such as interchange fees on credit and debit card transactions, and an interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act which   more
Justice Antitrust Division Announces Membership Changes in Canton Foundation
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced membership updates within the Canton Foundation (previously known as the Global Synchronizer Foundation), New York. On April 7, 2026, the organization filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. These administrative updates fall under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which limits the recovery of potential antitrust pl  more
Justice Antitrust Division Updates 1EdTech Consortium Membership Following Joint Venture Changes
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced changes to the membership of 1EdTech Consortium Inc., Burlington, Massachusetts. On Jan. 21, 2026, the technology venture filed written notices simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. The filings fall under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which protects members by limiting antitrust liabilities to actual damages under specified conditions.   more
Katy Saalfeld - Office of Admissions
DEKALB, Illinois, June 23 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Katy Saalfeld - Office of Admissions * Katy stepped in at the last minute to co-present at our recent community college event. She generously shared her resources and expertise and proved to be an excellent campus partner. We truly appreciate her effort and support. Thanks again Katy! << Reflecting on 50 years of Sigma Theta Tau International Keith Cochrane - University Libraries > *** Original t  more
Kirkland Advises Reverence Capital on Investment in Eide Bailly
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Reverence Capital on Investment in Eide Bailly * Kirkland & Ellis advised Reverence Capital Partners, a private investment firm focused on financial services, on a definitive agreement under which funds managed by Reverence Capital would make a significant investment in Eide Bailly, a leading accounting and advisory firm. The investment will provide  more
Kirkland Represents LucyRx on Strategic Combination with Abarca Health
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Represents LucyRx on Strategic Combination with Abarca Health * Kirkland & Ellis advised LucyRx, a fast-scaling, independent, next-generation pharmacy benefit manager, in a strategic combination with Abarca Health to create the only modern, independent pharmacy benefit manager with the scale, technology and track record to credibly serve commercial and gove  more
KNC Holdings Opposes OCC Interim Rule on Swipe Fees and Illinois Fee Law Preemption
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- KNC Holdings, Albany, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing opposition to the OCC's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The company, operating convenience stores, gas stations, food services, and car wash locations, highlighted the impact of rising credit card fee  more
Kwik Trip Opposes OCC Rule on Swipe Fees and Illinois Law Preemption
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Kwik Trip Inc., La Crosse, Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing the agency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The company criticized the OCC's actions as harmful to merchants and consumers, urging the agency to withdraw the rule and order. The convenience stor  more
Mackinac Center for Public Policy Criticizes Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act in Letter to OCC
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Midland, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing concerns over the interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The center argues that the IFPA's provisions pose legal and operational challenges that undermine established federal bankin  more
Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Man Charged in $5 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown * BOSTON - A Stoughton, Mass., man has been charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare of over $5 million by submitting claims for durable medical equipment (DME) that was medically unnecessary and tainted by kickbacks. The   more
Mastercard Supports OCC's Preemption of Illinois Interchange Fee Law and Clarifies National Bank Fee Authority
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Mastercard International Inc., Purchase, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency endorsing the agency's interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and the related interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees. The letter expresses support for the OCC's determination that Illinois' state-specific restrictions interfere with the lawful  more
Mayer Brown Adds Former Chief Counsel for CHIPS Program Office, Sven Hodges, Expanding Federal Financing and Infrastructure Capabilities in Washington DC
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news on June 23, 2026: * * * Mayer Brown adds former Chief Counsel for CHIPS Program Office, Sven Hodges, expanding federal financing and infrastructure capabilities in Washington DC WASHINGTON DC - Mayer Brown announced today that Sven Hodges has joined the firm as a partner in its Projects & Infrastructure group in Washington DC, where he will focus on federal financing programs and infrastr  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Brief Opposing Increased Oil and Gas Development of Alaska's Coastal Plain
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Brief Opposing Increased Oil and Gas Development of Alaska's Coastal Plain Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition with 13 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas leasing program that would maximize development  more
Minn. Service Station Association Opposes OCC Swipe Fee Rules and Order
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Minnesota Service Station and Convenience Store Association, Little Canada, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency criticizing the agency's interim final rule and order on national bank non-interest charges and fees. The association, representing nearly 250 retail members in the state, opposes the OCC's move to allow nationally set swipe fees charged by Visa and Mastercard, which it asserts  more
N.Y. Association of Convenience Stores Opposes OCC Swipe Fee Rule and Order
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The New York Association of Convenience Stores, Albany, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing opposition to the OCC's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and its interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. Representing 7,500 convenience stores and 127,000 employees in New York State, the organization urges the OCC to wit  more
National Association of College Stores Opposes OCC Rules on Bank Fees and Interchange Fees
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The National Association of College Stores, Oberlin, Ohio, has expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees, as well as the interim final order preempting Illinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. NACS submitted a public comment letter urging the OCC to withdraw these measures, citing concerns over rising swipe fees and their impact on college store  more
New Casten Bill Strengthens Accountability for Adults Who Provide Harmful Access to Firearms to Children
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * New Casten Bill Strengthens Accountability for Adults Who Provide Harmful Access to Firearms to Children * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Sean Casten (D-IL-06) introduced the Juvenile Firearms Safety Act, legislation to establish federal prohibitions and penalties for adults who enable children to access firearms that are later used in a crime, to self-harm, or to cause injury or death. The  more
Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown
HOUSTON, Texas, June 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Nine charged in SDTX as part of national health care fraud takedown * HOUSTON - Several people in and around the Houston area as well as a Nevada woman have been indicted in various schemes including illegal drug diversion and attempts to defraud Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE which involve a total of over $1 billion in alleged fraud, announced Acting U.S. At  more
Nouria Energy Corp. Opposes OCC National Bank Fee Rules and Illinois Fee Preemption Order
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Nouria Energy Corp., Worcester, Massachusetts, expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. In its public comment letter, Nouria Energy urged the OCC to withdraw both the rule and the order, arguing they promote excessive fee practices that harm merchants and consume  more
NSC Celebrates Five Years of Workplace Safety Progress
ITASCA, Illinois, June 23 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Celebrates Five Years of Workplace Safety Progress * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council marked five years of advancing workplace safety through the MSD Solutions Lab, established in 2021 with funding from Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), during today's annual Workplace Safety Summit. Since launching, the initiative has mobilized employers, researchers and safety leaders   more
Peter B. Littlewood, condensed matter physicist and internationally recognized leader, 1955-2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Peter B. Littlewood, condensed matter physicist and internationally recognized leader, 1955-2026 * Peter B. Littlewood, a distinguished condensed matter physicist and internationally recognized leader of research institutions, died June 15. Littlewood, the chair of the Department of Physics at the University of Chicago and the Harry Pratt Judson Distinguished Service Professor in Physics and the James Fr  more
Petroleum & Convenience Marketers Oppose OCC Swipe Fee Rules
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Petroleum and Convenience Marketers of Alabama, Montgomery, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing the agency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The organization represents wholesale and retail petroleum marketers and convenience store operators statewide, which proce  more
Q. Scott Ragan, P.E., S.E. Honored with Endowed Chair at Olivet
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, June 23 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Q. Scott Ragan, P.E., S.E. Honored with Endowed Chair at Olivet * In spring 2026, Olivet Nazarene University announced the appointment of Q. Scott Ragan, P.E., S.E. as the Kochersperger Endowed Chair for the Department of Engineering. The endowed chair honors the legacy of Terry Kochersperger '89 M.A. and his late wife Marlene (Raisch) Kochersperger '64. "When Professor Scott Ragan joined the Oliv  more
Rmarts Opposes OCC Rule on Swipe Fees, Illinois Interchange Law Preemption
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rmarts LLC, Chicago, Illinois, expressed opposition to the Office of the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The public comment letter highlights concerns that the rule and order would exacerbate issues related to excessive swipe fees imposed by Visa and Mastercard. Rmarts, a convenie  more
Rooted in Tennessee: Pediatric Surgeon Brings a Lifetime of Commitment to Chattanooga Community
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 23 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Rooted in Tennessee: Pediatric Surgeon Brings a Lifetime of Commitment to Chattanooga Community * For S. Dave Bhattacharya, MD, medicine was never a distant goal. It was a part of his everyday life. Just before he was born, his father, Syamal Bhattacharya, joined the University of Tennessee Health Sciences in 1979, spending decades as a researcher in the Departments of Neurolog  more
SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF VICE CHAIR CUNNINGHAM
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF VICE CHAIR CUNNINGHAM * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement on the passing of Lake County Vice Chair Mary Ross Cunningham. "I am tremendously saddened by the passing of my dear friend, Dr. Mary Ross Cunningham - a tireless public servant and a devoted champion of Waukegan, Lake County, and the entir  more
SCHNEIDER VOTES FOR BIPARTISAN PLAN TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HOUSING AND LOWER COSTS
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER VOTES FOR BIPARTISAN PLAN TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HOUSING AND LOWER COSTS Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement following the House passage of the bipartisan 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The bill now heads to the President's desk for signature. "A hallmark of the American Dream is the opportunity to own a home," said Schneider. "With housing cos  more
SIUE Dining Services Ranked No. 1 in Illinois
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, June 23 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUE Dining Services Ranked No. 1 in Illinois * Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continues to gain national recognition for creating an outstanding student experience, this time through its campus dining program. According to Niche's 2026 Best College Food in America rankings, SIUE Dining Services has been ranked #1 in Illinois and #122 nationally. The recognition h  more
South Dakota Community Banker Trent Sorbe Joins ICBA Payments Board
WASHINGTON, June 22 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release: * * * South Dakota Community Banker Trent Sorbe Joins ICBA Payments Board * Washington, D.C. (June 22, 2026) -ICBA Payments, the payments-services subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), today announced the election of Trent Sorbe, executive vice president and chief payments officer of First International Bank & Trust in Sioux Falls,  more
St. Romain Oil Co. Opposes OCC Interim Rule on Bank Fee Practices
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- St. Romain Oil Co., Mansura, Louisiana, expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees, as well as an interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, in a public comment letter.  The wholesale fuel jobber, operating convenience stores and supplying independent stores in central Louisiana, urged the OCC to withdraw the rul  more
Study finds estrogen-based hormone therapies could protect brain health in older women
LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 23 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study finds estrogen-based hormone therapies could protect brain health in older women * LAWRENCE -Researchers from the University of Kansas have shown a link between reproductive hormone exposure throughout life and brain health in 459 women aged 65 to 80. They discovered older women who had used hormonal birth control in young adulthood were more likely to have larger volumes in brain regions vital to me  more
U.S. Energy Storage Market Q1 2026 Sets Records Across Sectors
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Energy Storage Market Q1 2026 Sets Records Across Sectors * The U.S. installed 3.3 GW/8.4 GWh of battery energy storage systems in Q1 2026, surpassing the previous Q1 record by 54% The U.S. energy storage market installed a record 3.3 gigawatts (GW)/8.4 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery energy storage systems in Q1 2026, surpassing the previous Q1 record by 54% with ut  more
UK Tech Workforce Tops 2.1 Million as Cross-industry Demand Drives Employment Growth, New CompTIA Research Finds
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, June 24 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * UK tech workforce tops 2.1 million as cross-industry demand drives employment growth, new CompTIA research finds Growth, retirements and worker turnover to accelerate competition for critical digital skills - LONDON - Modest but steady growth is forecast for the UK tech workforce in 2026 as competition for critical digital skills is likely to accelerate, new research published by CompTIA, the leadi  more
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business: When a State Legalizes Medical Marijuana, Business Growth Often Follows
IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news: * * * When a state legalizes medical marijuana, business growth often follows Highlights A study of the financial results of more than 13,000 publicly traded companies from 2001 to 2022 found that when states legalized medical marijuana: * Corporate valuation increased in 21 of 38 states. * Gross profit per employee and gross sales per employee each increased by more than $8,00  more
Venable Honors Attorneys With the Benjamin R. Civiletti Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Venable Honors Attorneys with the Benjamin R. Civiletti Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award Venable LLP has announced this year's Benjamin R. Civiletti Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Awards. The award was presented to three individuals who demonstrated an outstanding commitment to pro bono service last year. Additionally, a cross-practice team of four attorneys was highlighted for their unwavering dedication to a  more
Wash. Food Industry Association Opposes OCC Interim Rules on Swipe Fees
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Washington Food Industry Association, Seattle, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing opposition to the OCC's interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting Illinois' interchange fee prohibition law. WFIA urged the OCC to withdraw the rules citing concerns over rising swipe fees and their detrimental impact on small businesses  more
Whole-food plant meal fails to boost post-workout muscle gains, study finds
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 23 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Whole-food plant meal fails to boost post-workout muscle gains, study finds * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -In a randomized controlled trial, researchers tested whether a plant-based, whole-food, complementary-protein meal consumed immediately after a bout of weight training would stimulate a stronger muscle-building response than a nutritionally matched shake made with free amino acids. Th  more