Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois
ABA: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Ruling is a Win for Access to Justice
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on July 2, 2026:
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness ruling is a win for access to justice
Court rulings that this week struck down the U.S. Department of Education's new Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer rule are a victory for the rule of law and for everyone working to promote access to justice for all.
Two federal judges Tuesday vacated the administration's overhaul of the program, ruling i
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ABCA Hall of Fame to Welcome Seven New Inductees in 2027
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 2 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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ABCA Hall of Fame to Welcome Seven New Inductees in 2027
The American Baseball Coaches Association is proud to announce the seven coaches selected for induction into its Hall of Fame as the Class of 2027. These distinguished individuals will be formally honored during the ABCA Hall of Fame Banquet presented by C&H Baseball, on Friday, January 8, 2027, as part of the 83rd annual ABC
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AG Campbell Prevents U.S. Department Of Education From Imposing New Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Prevents U.S. Department Of Education From Imposing New Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that she and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general secured a victory in their lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for unlawfully restricting eligibility for the P
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AMA modernizes maternity care coding to reflect today's obstetric care
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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AMA modernizes maternity care coding to reflect today's obstetric care
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CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) is making the most significant update to maternity care coding in decades to reflect how pregnancy care is delivered and improve the data needed to advance maternal health.
The revised Current Procedural Terminology (CPT(r)) codes replace the decades
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American Bar Association Urges DOJ To Deny Certification Of Mississippi's Capital Counsel Mechanism
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The American Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted public comments to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Policy expressing strong concerns regarding the State of Mississippi's application for certification of its capital counsel mechanism under federal regulations. The ABA detailed extensive deficiencies in Mississippi's system for appointing and compensating counsel in post-conviction proceedings for death-sentenced inmates and urged the Department
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American College of Surgeons: Whether Children Receive Opioids After Surgery Varies by Hospital and Procedure Type
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Whether Children Receive Opioids After Surgery Varies by Hospital and Procedure Type
National study highlights opportunities to improve consistency in postoperative prescribing practices
Key Takeaways
* Opioid medications are an important component of pain management after surgery, but children are uniquely vulnerable to dependency and medication side effects.
* A national analys
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AMERICAN GUN OWNERS HAVE LOTS TO CELEBRATE THIS JULY FOURTH
BELLEVUE, Washington, July 1 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release:
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AMERICAN GUN OWNERS HAVE LOTS TO CELEBRATE THIS JULY FOURTH
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BELLEVUE, WA - Following two significant Supreme Court rulings on the Second Amendment, and the Court's announcement it will finally consider the constitutionality of state and local gun bans, American gun owners have a lot to celebrate this July 4 th as the nation reaches its mi
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American Osteopathic Association Advocates for Enhanced Prior Authorization and Data Sharing Standards in CMS Rule Proposal
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The American Osteopathic Association (AOA), representing over 207,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students nationwide from its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's proposed rule on Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs. This proposed rule impacts Medicare Advantage Organizations, Medicaid Managed Care Plans, State Medicaid Agencies,
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ASA Advocacy Update: Congressional Action, California Regulations and Federal Policy
ITASCA, Illinois, July 2 -- The American Supply Association issued the following commentary on July 1, 2026, by Vice President of Advocacy Stephen Rossi:
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ASA Advocacy Update: Congressional Action, California Regulations and Federal Policy
As Congress enters its July 4 recess, attention is shifting from floor votes to the policy priorities and legislative negotiations that will shape the second half of the year. From federal advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill to state-level regulatory prop
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ATF Reports Major Enforcement Wins Following 2025 Shift in Priorities
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release:
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ATF reports major enforcement wins following 2025 shift in priorities
10K+ arrests, nearly 50K firearms seized from criminals since January 2025
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has recorded significant results since shifting its enforcement priorities in 2025 to refocus on violent crime, transnational criminal organ
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO WITHDRAW PROPOSED SUNSET RULE
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO WITHDRAW PROPOSED SUNSET RULE
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general submitted comments opposing the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Sunset Rule, which would add one-or five-year termination dates to more than 500 DOE regulations and many future DOE rules.
In their letters to
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Augustana Again Named 'Best College' by Money Magazine
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, July 3 -- Augustana College issued the following news:
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Augustana again named 'Best College' by Money magazine
Money magazine has once again recognized Augustana as one of Illinois' top 30 national liberal arts colleges in its 2026 "Best Colleges in America" list.
Money analyzed more than 700 four-year colleges based on graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid, alumni salaries and more in this ranking. Augustana earned a 4.5 star ranking out of 5 stars
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Bank Groups Urge OCC to Finalize Preemption of Illinois Law Restricting Interchange Fees
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Bank Policy Institute, Clearing House Association, Consumer Bankers Association and the Financial Services Forum from Washington D.C., jointly submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Their letter expressed strong support for the OCC's recent Order Preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (Illinois IFPA) and the corresponding Interim Final Rule pertaining to National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees.
The
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Berkshire Hathaway Energy Supports EPA Revisions to New Source Review Permitting Program
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Berkshire Hathaway Energy Co., Omaha, Nebraska, has expressed support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) preconstruction permitting program. In a public comment letter submitted to the EPA, BHE emphasized that the proposed rule aligns with the Clean Air Act (CAA) and would provide much-needed clarity to source owners and operators engaged in non-emitting activities at plants. This clarification, the company
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Bipartisan Legislation Makes Boating More Affordable for American Families
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Bipartisan Legislation Makes Boating More Affordable for American Families
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The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) welcomes the introduction of the bipartisan Boat Loan Interest Deduction Act of 2026, legislation that would help make recreational boating more affordable while supporting American manufacturing and small businesses.
Introduce
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Building the Expertise Behind Installation Readiness: Inside ERDC's EBCx Training
VICKSBURG, Mississippi, July 3 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story:
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Building the expertise behind installation readiness: Inside ERDC's EBCx training
By Sarah Clark, public affairs specialist
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois -- Keeping Army buildings operating at their best helps strengthen installation readiness and resilience, and improvements don't always require major renovations. Sometimes, they require a trained eye to identify hidden inef
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Caterpillar Invests in the Future of Texas' Manufacturing Workforce
PEORIA, Illinois, July 3 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Caterpillar Invests in the Future of Texas' Manufacturing Workforce
* Investment will focus on reducing barriers to training, defining in-demand skills for future jobs, and connecting individuals to careers in advanced manufacturing.
* Texas State Technical College, Manufacturing Institute and local organizations will help advance the eff
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Responds to Report that FBI Diverted Hundreds of Personnel to 2020 Georgia Election Investigation
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Responds to Report that FBI Diverted Hundreds of Personnel to 2020 Georgia Election Investigation
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today issued the following statement after a report from MS NOW that the FBI directed hundreds of intelligence analysts and other personnel to support an investigation related to the 2020 election in Georgia:
"The FBI exi
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Del. A.G. Jennings Announces Two Major Victories Striking Down Executive Orders on Elections
DOVER, Delaware, July 3 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Jennings announces two major victories striking down executive orders on elections
Attorney General Jennings today announced two major victories as U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts grants summary judgment and permanent injunctions against two Trump Administration Executive Orders, EO 14248 and EO 14399.
"The Constitution is crysta
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Destination by Hyatt brand expands Greek footprint with the opening of Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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The Destination by Hyatt brand expands Greek footprint with the opening of Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros
New hotel rooted in Cycladic culture brings authentic design and meaningful connection to the island of Paros
CHICAGO - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today celebrated the opening of Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros, a 50 room contemporary Cycladic retrea
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Senate Democrats in Demanding OMB Rescind Rule Giving President Sweeping Power to Politicize Federal Grants
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Senate Democrats in Demanding OMB Rescind Rule Giving President Sweeping Power to Politicize Federal Grants
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Patty Murray (D-WA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) along with the entire Senate
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Finding Value with AI: Where Organizations Should Start
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, posted the following news:
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Finding Value with AI: Where Organizations Should Start
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping financial services, but organizations often struggle with where to begin. In this episode, Garrett Woody, Senior Enterprise Architect and Vice President, and Colton Connor, Vice President and Senior Manager of Data and AI Engineering, discuss how
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Five Join SIU Alumni Association Board of Directors
CARBONDALE, Illinois, July 3 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Five join SIU Alumni Association board of directors
The SIU Alumni Association has selected five alumni -- with diverse backgrounds and experiences -- to join the organization's board of directors and serve a two-year term beginning July 1.
Robert W. Best '94, Andrew J. Krause '92, Jennifer Polk '03, Sean J. Smith '00 and Jonathan A. Tallman '98 were ratified by the board at its spring meeti
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Fossil fish with preserved brain sheds light on 'bottom of the evolutionary tree'
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Fossil fish with preserved brain sheds light on 'bottom of the evolutionary tree'
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Over 300 million years ago, a minnow-sized fish died and fell to the bottom of the prehistoric swamp near what is now the village of Trawden, in northwest England.
The remains of this tiny fish-known as Trawdenia planti -became fossilized, embedding proof of its existence in a layer of soapstone sandwiched between coal s
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From Participants to Mentors: The Impact of WIU Summer Camps
MACOMB, Illinois, July 2 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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From Participants to Mentors: The Impact of WIU Summer Camps
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Brooke Baker, a graduate student from Macomb, discovered her passion through WIU's summer camps and now gives back by mentoring young artists as an art camp counselor.
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Mark Kosmach, a sophomore from Bolingbrook, came full circle by returning as a counselor to the same WIU CSI Camp that inspired him t
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Health IT End-Users Alliance Urges CMS to Support Real-World Testing for Prior Authorization Standards
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Health IT End-Users Alliance, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regarding the agency's Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs Proposed Rule. The Alliance, consisting of health IT professionals and frontline healthcare providers, supports CMS' aim to improve prior authorization processes and reduc
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House Ways & Means Chairman Smith Issues Statement at Hearing on Growing Business of Sports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on June 30, 2026, at a hearing entitled "The Growing Business of Sports: Reviewing Federal Tax Policy in the Multibillion-Dollar Industry":
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"Today's hearing continues a long-running effort by the Ways and Means Committee of aggressive oversight over our nation's tax code, and an area that demands our attention is the $2.5 trillion global sports industry.
"Fr
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Illinois Supreme Court Announces Passing Score Requirement For Nextgen Uniform Bar Examination
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 2 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release:
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ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT ANNOUNCES PASSING SCORE REQUIREMENT FOR NEXTGEN UNIFORM BAR EXAMINATION
The Illinois Supreme Court announced in December 2025 that Illinois will accept transferred scores from the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination (NextGen UBE), a new version of the bar examination, beginning in July 2026. In an order issued today, the Court announces that the passing score recognized by I
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In Japan, Duckworth Continues Efforts to Bring More Agriculture, Quantum and Economic Investments to Illinois
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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In Japan, Duckworth Continues Efforts to Bring More Agriculture, Quantum and Economic Investments to Illinois
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[TOKYO, JAPAN] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC)-arrived in Japan on a Congressional delegation (CODEL) she arranged to continue her efforts meeting with high-level business leaders and government officia
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Jim Miner: A Lifetime of Service and Philanthropy at WIU
MACOMB, Illinois, July 2 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Jim Miner: A Lifetime of Service and Philanthropy at WIU
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This feature is written and edited by Justyne Lane-Mitchell, WIU Theatre graduate assistant.
MACOMB, IL - - Jim Miner is a familiar face to many people in Macomb and Western Illinois University. As a lifelong resident, Miner earned both a bachelor of Business degree and a master's degree in Student Personnel from WIU in the early 1970s.
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Just Hired: Jada Lathen
MACOMB, Illinois, July 2 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Just Hired: Jada Lathen
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Just Hired! Through the experiences of local, regional, national and international students, Western Illinois University has incredible alumni who are making an impact in the workforce. This series features students from around the world who are hired post-graduation.
MACOMB, IL - Meet Jada Lathen, a new fourth-grade teacher at Edison Elementary School in Macomb after
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Krishnamoorthi Presses Kennedy to Protect Children from Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food After Years of Federal Inaction
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Presses Kennedy to Protect Children from Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food After Years of Federal Inaction
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urging HHS to establish comprehensive, enforceable standards for toxic heavy metals in infant formula and baby food. The
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Labor Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties Seek Injunction to Stop Impending U.S. Department of Agriculture Reorganization
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Labor Unions, Nonprofits, Cities, and Counties Seek Injunction to Stop Impending U.S. Department of Agriculture Reorganization
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Supplemental Complaint and Preliminary Injunction Motion Filed in Case Challenging Unlawful Reshaping of Government Targets "Reorganization" of USDA
San Francisco - A broad coalition of nationwide labor unions, non-profit organ
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Learning What She Doesn't Know Yet: Sherri Lynn, MBA Student at Olivet
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, July 2 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news:
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Learning What She Doesn't Know Yet: Sherri Lynn, MBA Student at Olivet
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"I haven't been in school since 2007," says Sherri Lynn, currently a student in Olivet Nazarene University's Master of Business Administration (MBA) online degree program, as well as a full-time radio broadcasting host for Shine.FM and a podcasting professional. "After taking my first two MBA classes, I know I can't skedaddle th
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Legal Council for Health Justice Urges HUD to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Legal Council for Health Justice, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter in opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs. The organization strongly urges HUD to maintain existing protections ensuring equal access for LGBTQ+ individuals, cautioning that the proposed changes will severely undermine housing opportunities for t
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Liberty Justice Center Supports Challenge to Vermont's Discrimination Against Religious Families, Highlights Impact of "Act 73" on Educational Freedom
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release:
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Liberty Justice Center Supports Challenge to Vermont's Discrimination Against Religious Families, Highlights Impact of "Act 73" on Educational Freedom
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(NEW YORK CITY, NY) - Educational freedom is the cornerstone of a child's future. Yet Vermont is currently using a legislative loophole to deny that freedom to religious families. To protect the constitutional rights of pare
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MALDEF SEEKS TO INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS TO DEFEND KANSAS TUITION POLICY
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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MALDEF SEEKS TO INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS TO DEFEND KANSAS TUITION POLICY
KANSAS CITY, KS -- A Latino civil rights organization filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit seeking to eliminate regular tuition for students without lawful immigration status in Kansas, according to papers filed in federal court Wednesday.
MALDEF (Mexican American Legal
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.56M Sale of Three-Tenant Retail Center in McHenry, Ill.
ENCINO, California, July 3 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.56M Sale of Three-Tenant Retail Center in McHenry, Ill.
MCHENRY, Ill. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Diamond Plaza, a three-tenant retail center anchored by Verizon Wireless and Biggby Coffee, in McHenr
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Mayer Brown Lawyers Appointed to ABA Antitrust Law Section Leadership
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mayer Brown lawyers appointed to ABA Antitrust Law Section leadership
Three Mayer Brown Antitrust & Competition lawyers have been appointed to leadership roles with the American Bar Association's (ABA) Antitrust Law Section for the 2026-2027 term, underscoring the firm's continued prominence within the antitrust and competition law community.
The appointments include:
* Partner Ra
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter today opposing the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) attempt to aid the president's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in
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NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release:
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NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention
The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the associatio
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National Association of College Stores Opposes OCC Swipe Fee Rule and Order
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Association of College Stores, Oberlin, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) expressing strong opposition to the agency's Interim Final Rule on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees and Interim Final Order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act.
NACS represents campus stores across the United States and highlights the burden that excessive bank swipe fees place on students an
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National Retail Federation Urges OCC to Withdraw Rules Opposing Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Retail Federation submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing recent interim final rules and orders issued by the agency related to national bank non-interest charges and fees and the preemption of Illinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA).
The retail trade association, which represents the sector employing 55 million Americans and generating $5.3 trillion in annual GDP, criticized the OCC's actions as mis
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New Mexico Tech's Michael N. Lehman Elected President of FASEB
SOCORRO, New Mexico, July 3 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news:
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New Mexico Tech's Michael N. Lehman Elected President of FASEB
Lique Coolen, a neuroscientist and the university's VP for Research and Provost, VP for Academic Affairs, is named Vice President-Elect for Science Policy on FASEB's Executive Committee.
Michael N. Lehman, PhD, the Regents Endowed Professor and Chair of Biology at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, has been el
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New Philadelphia National Historic Site Receives $25,000 Grant to Launch Community Storytelling Programs
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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New Philadelphia National Historic Site Receives $25,000 Grant to Launch Community Storytelling Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.-- New Philadelphia National Historic Site has received a $25,000 grant from Jefferson National Parks Association's BlueSky Opportunity Fund to support a new community-driven interpretation initiative, "Our Past, Our Voices: Building Community through Ci
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NIU College of Education launches Department of Learning Innovation, Leadership and Technology (LILT)
DEKALB, Illinois, July 1 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news:
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NIU College of Education launches Department of Learning Innovation, Leadership and Technology (LILT)
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July 1, 2026 Mark McGowan enewsletter, LILT
NIU's College of Education is celebrating the July 1 launch of the Department of Learning Innovation, Leadership and Technology (LILT).
LILT combines the former Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment (ETRA) and the former Departmen
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Politico: Full Transcript - Ken Burns
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 3 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving filmmaker Ken Burns:
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Full Transcript: Ken Burns
This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Ken Burns on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns":
Ken Burns: It's not a spectator sport, democracy. It's about active engagement. We are given this gift of citizenship. Most people before the American Revolution were subjects under authoritarian rule.
Dasha Burns: Hello, hello. Wel
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Rep. Moolenaar Issues Letter to AbbVie Inc.
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter to AbbVie Inc.:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 29, 2026
Robert A. Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
AbbVie, Inc.
1 N. Waukegan Road
North Chicago, Illinois 60064
Dear Mr. Michael,
The United States is engaged in a fierce biotechnology compet
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Report: Adult-Use Cannabis Markets Have Generated Over $28 Billion in State Tax Revenue
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release:
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Report: Adult-Use Cannabis Markets Have Generated Over $28 Billion in State Tax Revenue
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Washington, DC: Taxes derived from the licensed sale of state-regulated adult-use cannabis products totaled more than $4.5 billion in 2025 - the highest amount ever recorded in a single year, according to an analysis provided by the Marijuana Policy Project.
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Representative Jackson and Senator Duckworth Reintroduce Legislation to Help Reduce Gun Violence and Honor Slain Chicago Student Blair Holt
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Representative Jackson and Senator Duckworth Reintroduce Legislation to Help Reduce Gun Violence and Honor Slain Chicago Student Blair Holt
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CONTACT:
Press.Jackson.IL01@mail.house.gov (link sends email)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-01) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) reintroduced bicameral legislation to help reduce gun violence in Ill
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Ruth Zadikany Named a 2026 "Top Labor & Employment Lawyer" by Daily Journal
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ruth Zadikany named a 2026 "Top Labor & Employment Lawyer" by Daily Journal
LOS ANGELES - Mayer Brown partner Ruth Zadikany has been selected as a 2026 "Top Labor & Employment Lawyer" by Daily Journal. The annual list recognizes California's top lawyers who have made significant contributions to labor and employment law through notable wins, career achievements, and thought leadersh
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S&T Concrete Canoe team finishes second in international competition
ROLLA, Missouri, July 2 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news:
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S&T Concrete Canoe team finishes second in international competition
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The Concrete Canoe Design Team at Missouri University of Science and Technology placed second at their first trip to the American Society of Civil Engineers Civil Engineering Student Championship, held June 25-27 in Fairmont, West Virginia. The team competed against 25 other teams from across the U.S., as well as team
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SCHNEIDER, MEMBERS OF THE ILLINOIS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION INTRODUCE RESOLUTION MARKING FOUR YEARS SINCE JULY 4TH SHOOTING IN HIGHLAND PARK
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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SCHNEIDER, MEMBERS OF THE ILLINOIS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION INTRODUCE RESOLUTION MARKING FOUR YEARS SINCE JULY 4TH SHOOTING IN HIGHLAND PARK
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), together with members of the Illinois delegation, introduced a resolution expressing the condolences of Congress and honoring the memory of the victims of the shooting at the Fourth of July para
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Sidley Adds Insurance M&A Partner Carl Hotton To
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Sidley Adds Insurance M&A Partner Carl Hotton To
London - Sidley is pleased to announce that Carl Hotton has joined the firm's M&A and Private Equity practice as a partner in London. He joins from DLA Piper, where he was a partner in their Corporate group specializing in Insurance M&A and reinsurance transactions.
Mr. Hotton has a broad cross-border corporate practice with significant experience
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Sorensen Marks America 250, Reflects on Nation's History and Future
WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Sorensen Marks America 250, Reflects on Nation's History and Future
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WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) today released a video message commemorating America's 250th anniversary and celebrating the people and communities that continue to shape our nation's future.
"America's story has always been written by hardworking people, strong communities, and neighbors looking out for one a
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St. Romain Oil Company Urges OCC to Withdraw Interim Final Rule on Swipe Fees
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- St. Romain Oil Co. LLC, Alexandria, Louisiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) 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 asserts that these measures would exacerbate the burden of credit card swipe fees on businesses.
The oil company emphasizes the financial strain swipe f
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TFAS Students Apply the Economic Way of Thinking to Civics and America's Founding Through the Honors Civics Leadership Seminar
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Fund for American Studies issued the following news:
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TFAS Students Apply the Economic Way of Thinking to Civics and America's Founding Through the Honors Civics Leadership Seminar
The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) hosted its second Honors Civics Leadership Seminar, an interactive educational program for TFAS students to explore economic freedom through the lens of the American Founding.
Fenna de Vos '26 and Lauren Fricke '26 engage in discussion with Dr. Sa
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The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Organized retail crime is harming American consumers, businesses and employees nationwide. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, led by U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) would establish an integrated, com
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UC Davis School of Law Professor Amar Comments for N.Y. Times About Chief Justice's Power Over 'Unruly' Supreme Court
DAVIS, California, July 3 -- The University of California Davis School of Law issued the following news:
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Professor Amar Comments for N.Y. Times About Chief Justice's Power Over 'Unruly' Supreme Court
In a July 2 article in the New York Times, Professor Vikram Amar offered analysis of the role of Chief Justice John Roberts during this year's tumultuous Supreme Court term. The article points out that while the recently ended term that included several controversial cases left many unhappy
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Va. A.G. Jones Slams Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 3 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Slams Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees
Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in opposing the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) proposed government-wide Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that would silence federal civil servants. The proposed NDA would have
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Wiley and Big Ten Academic Alliance Sign Agreement to Advance Open Scholarship Across Leading U.S. Institutions
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 3 -- Wiley posted the following news release on July 2, 2026:
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Wiley and Big Ten Academic Alliance Sign Agreement to Advance Open Scholarship Across Leading U.S. Institutions
The agreement includes full read access and unlimited publishing for hybrid journals and expands access across 16 flagship universities and 19 affiliate campuses
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Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific disc
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Yale University: Probing the Mysteries of Neutrinos a Mile Underground
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 3 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Probing the Mysteries of Neutrinos a Mile Underground
4,850 feet beneath the surface of the Earth in a former gold mine, scientists and engineers are building one of the most ambitious physics experiments ever conceived: the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE).
Neutrinos are the most abundant matter particles in the Universe. They were produced in the early Universe, are emitted from the inside of st
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