Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois
ComEd Commissions Two New Substations, Unlocking Up To 550MW of Wind Energy to the Grid
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release:
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ComEd Commissions Two New Substations, Unlocking Up To 550MW of Wind Energy to the Grid
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ComEd today announced the successful energization of two new 345 kV transmission substations to its grid, enabling the interconnection of up to 550 megawatts (MW) of wind generation in LaSalle and Woodford counties.
With unprecedented demand for electricity across the US and her
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Actors' Equity Association Endorses Daniel Biss for United States Congress
NEW YORK, July 9 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release:
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Actors' Equity Association Endorses Daniel Biss for United States Congress
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Chicago - Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse Daniel Biss for the United States House of Representatives, on behalf of the more than 51,000 actors and stage managers working in live entertainment.
"Daniel Biss has gone to bat time and time again for unions in Illinois,
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Actors' Equity Association Endorses JB Pritzker for Reelection as Governor of Illinois
NEW YORK, July 9 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release:
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Actors' Equity Association Endorses JB Pritzker for Reelection as Governor of Illinois
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Chicago - Actors' Equity Association's National Council has voted to endorse JB Pritzker for his reelection campaign for governor of Illinois, on behalf of thousands of members that live and work throughout the state.
"Over the last eight years, Governor Pritzker has transformed Illinois
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AG Campbell Announces $36.5 Million Multistate Settlement with CVS for Allegedly Over-Dispensing Insulin Pens
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Announces $36.5 Million Multistate Settlement with CVS for Allegedly Over-Dispensing Insulin Pens
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, in collaboration with the U.S Department of Justice and a bipartisan coalition of 35 other state attorneys general, today announced a $36.5 million multistate settlement with CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS)
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AG Nessel Secures Settlement with Deere & Company, Advancing Farmers' Right to Repair
LANSING, Michigan, July 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures Settlement with Deere & Company, Advancing Farmers' Right to Repair
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, as part of a coalition of five states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) secured a settlement with farm equipment manufacturer Deere & Company that will ensure farmers can enjoy the right to repair their own John Deere tractors and farm equipment. The settleme
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American Supply Association: A Unified Voice for Forward-thinking Distribution
ITASCA, Illinois, July 9 -- The American Supply Association issued the following statement on July 7, 2026, by CEO Mike Adelizzi:
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A Unified Voice for Forward-thinking Distribution
In an industry defined by constant change -- shifting supply chains, evolving technologies, and rising customer expectations -- distributors need more than just data. They need clarity, leadership, and a trusted source of insight.
The American Supply Association (ASA) has firmly established itself as that sou
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ASA Continues to Represent PHCP-PVF Supply Chain in California
ITASCA, Illinois, July 10 -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release:
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ASA Continues to Represent PHCP-PVF Supply Chain in California
The American Supply Association (ASA) continues to represent the PHCP-PVF supply chain as California advances two regulatory initiatives with significant implications for distributors and their customers.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has proposed zero-emission standards for space- and water-heating equipment beginnin
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to further crackdown on illegal robocalls
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 9 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to further crackdown on illegal robocalls
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson and 48 other attorneys general today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would make it harder for scammers to make robocalls from legitimate telephone numbers by cutting off scammers' access to
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Supporting Increased Sampling in National Youth Tobacco Survey
SACRAMENTO, California, July 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Supporting Increased Sampling in National Youth Tobacco Survey
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a bipartisan coalition of 20 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) supporting its proposal to increase the number of students surveyed through
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Attorney General James Secures $45 Million from Block for Enabling Fraud and Misleading Cash App Users
ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $45 Million from Block for Enabling Fraud and Misleading Cash App Users
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 45 other attorneys general today secured $45 million from Block, Inc. (Block), the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App, for misleading its users and failing to protect them from scams and fr
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
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July 8, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt new measures to combat illegal robocalls alling on the Federal Communications Commission (FC
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 8 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
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RALEIGH-When a robocall scammer wants to call you, he doesn't need to do it from a fake number. The first thing he does is buy a long list of real phone numbers, then he cycles through them so fast that spam filters can't keep up. By the time one
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON EPA TO MOVE FORWARD WITH EMISSION STANDARDS FOR LIGHT- AND MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLES
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON EPA TO MOVE FORWARD WITH EMISSION STANDARDS FOR LIGHT- AND MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLES
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general and five cities, submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing its proposed rule to delay implementation of the Tier 4 emissions standards for light- and medium
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES SETTLEMENT WITH DEERE OVER ALLEGED UNFAIR CORPORATE TACTICS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES SETTLEMENT WITH DEERE OVER ALLEGED UNFAIR CORPORATE TACTICS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, in partnership with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of five attorneys general, today announced a settlement in their antitrust lawsuit against Deere and Company (Deere), resolving allegations the farm equipment manufacturer used unlawful practices to
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO STOP HITTING AMERICAN CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES WITH ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE TO STOP HITTING AMERICAN CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES WITH ILLEGAL TARIFFS
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 states, urged the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to rescind its plan to continue President Trump's illegal tariffs. In their comment letter, the attorneys general push back on the USTR's propos
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Attorney General Rayfield Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers and Businesses with Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, July 6 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers and Businesses with Illegal Tariffs
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 21 other states are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to change course and drop its plan to continue Trump's illegal tariffs. Once again, Attorney General Rayfield is calling on Trump to stop il
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 9 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong and 48 other attorneys general today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can't use real
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Attorney General Tong Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Illegal Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 6 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Illegal Tariffs
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Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 21 other states are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to change course and drop its plan to continue Trump's illegal tariffs. In a comment letter, the states pushed back on the USTR's latest proposal - tariffs on the European Union
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BOST ANNOUNCES $13 MILLION FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS TRUCK PARKING
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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BOST ANNOUNCES $13 MILLION FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS TRUCK PARKING
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation more than $13 million in BUILD grant funding to expand truck parking at two Southern Illinois rest areas. The Fort Massac Rest Area in Massac County will be reconstructed to increase tr
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Capital One Supports Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's Rule to Protect National Bank Powers Against State Fee Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Capital One Financial Corp., McLean, Virginia, 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 rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees and the interim final order preempting Illinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The letter emphasizes the importance of affirming national banks' authorities under the National Bank Act to design and offer lending, depos
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Chime Financial Supports Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Order Preempting Illinois Interchange Fee Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Chime Financial Inc., San Francisco, California 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 that federal law preempts the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The fintech company, which serves over 10 million consumers through partnerships with national banks, emphasized the order helps maintain uniformity in U.S. payment card systems, preserving the trust
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Circana Forecasts Office Supplies Market to Reach $11.1 Billion in 2026 as Pricing Offsets Ongoing Volume Declines
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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Circana Forecasts Office Supplies Market to Reach $11.1 Billion in 2026 as Pricing Offsets Ongoing Volume Declines
Back-to-school and promotions drive critical demand for the industry
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Circana, LLC today released its latest Future of(TM) Office Supplies forecast, revealing a category in transition. Despite ongoin
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Circana Forecasts Office Supplies Market to Reach $11.1 Billion in 2026 as Pricing Offsets Ongoing Volume Declines
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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Circana Forecasts Office Supplies Market to Reach $11.1 Billion in 2026 as Pricing Offsets Ongoing Volume Declines
Back-to-school and promotions drive critical demand for the industry
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Circana, LLC today released i
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CME Group Advocates for Enhanced Capital Rules to Boost Banking System Resilience
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- CME Group, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. The letter addresses proposed regulatory capital rule changes designed to strengthen capital requirements for large U.S. banks and enhance the resilience of the banking system. These proposals include reforms to capital rules for Category I and II banking organizations, global systemical
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Core Webinar: Anti-Trans Bias and the New Federal Paradigm
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Core Webinar: Anti-Trans Bias and the New Federal Paradigm
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CHICAGO -Join Core for the webinar "Anti-Trans Bias and the New Federal Paradigm" on August 26, 2026, at 1 p.m. CDT. Anti-transgender rhetoric has been spreading for many years, but the inauguration on January 20, 2025 marked a sea-change in the sociopolitical situation and information ecosystem around trans
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CTU decries dirty tricks kicking school board candidates off the ballot
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 8 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release:
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CTU decries dirty tricks kicking school board candidates off the ballot
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Chicago Teachers Union Responds to Michael Sacks and Urban Center's Maneuvers to Reduce Voters' Choices in Upcoming School Board Election
With Dr. Angel Velez announcing he is being kicked off the ballot, union decries billionaire dirty tricks in their pursuit to close schools
Chicago, IL. After the C
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Elmhurst University: Shannon Dale '11 Is Named Alumni Board President
ELMHURST, Illinois, July 10 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news:
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Shannon Dale '11 Is Named New Alumni Board President
Shannon Dale '11 has been elected the new president of the Elmhurst University Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Dale says she is excited to engage alumni from around the country and all over the world in reconnecting with their alma mater and "supporting the next generation of Bluejays." Dale officially began her term on July 1.
"I am proud to take o
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Euclid Mortgage Urges Amendments to Federal Banking Regulatory Capital Rules to Support Insurance-Based Credit Risk Transfer
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Euclid Mortgage, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. The letter addresses the agencies' notice of proposed rulemaking on Regulatory Capital and the Standardized Approach for Risk-Weighted Assets, urging revisions that would facilitate the use of insurance for credit risk transfer and capital management, particularly by community a
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Fermilab Installs First Beamline Component for New State-Of-The-Art Accelerator
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Fermilab installs first beamline component for new state-of-the-art accelerator
Fermilab crews have successfully placed the first beamline component in the tunnel that will house the powerful new PIP-II linear accelerator, marking a major milestone for the lab's future neutrino research program.
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The U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Lab
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FUELIowa Urges Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to Withdraw Interim Final Rule on Bank Fees
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- FUELIowa, representing 500 small business convenience stores and fuel marketers across Iowa and neighboring states, 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 on preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act.
The group contends that the rule and order would worsen th
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Ranked #6 in Best States for Doing Business
LANSING, Michigan, July 9 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Ranked #6 in Best States for Doing Business
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July 9, 2026
Contact: press@michigan.gov
Michigan jumps from 24th in 2019 to 6th in 2026 under Governor Whitmer's leadership, beating Florida, Georgia, and Indiana
LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated Michigan's No. 6 ranking from CNBC's America's Top States for Business, earning a
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Governor Lamont Urges U.S. Postal Service To Uphold Fair and Free Elections, Defend Mail-in Voting Methods, Wisconsin Joins Letter
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 6 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lamont Urges U.S. Postal Service To Uphold Fair and Free Elections, Defend Mail-in Voting Methods
Nine Governors Call Upon U.S. Postmaster David Steiner To Reject President Trump's Unconstitutional, Unpopular Proposal Threatening To Disenfranchise Millions of Americans
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Governor Ned Lamont and a coalition of other governors representing states across the U.S. have written a l
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Governor Polis Appoints Kyle W. Brenton to the Colorado Court of Appeals and Dalia D. Labrador to the Arapahoe County Court in the 18th Judicial District
DENVER, Colorado, July 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Appoints Kyle W. Brenton to the Colorado Court of Appeals and Dalia D. Labrador to the Arapahoe County Court in the 18th Judicial District
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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Kyle W. Brenton to the Colorado Court of Appeals. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Gilbert M. Roman, and is effective August 1, 2026. Governor Polis also ap
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Hirshhorn Museum Partners With Art Bridges Foundation to Announce 51 Museums in Landmark National Loans Program, Including Chazen Museum of Art in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release:
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Hirshhorn Museum Partners with Art Bridges Foundation to Announce 51 Museums in Landmark National Loans Program
"50 for 50" Will Place American Art from the Hirshhorn Collection in Every U.S. State and Puerto Rico Selected by Each Institution for Multiyear Loans
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The Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Art Bridges Foundation have chosen the 51 institutions that will participa
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Hub Convenience Stores Opposes Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Interim Final Rule on Swipe Fees
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Hub Convenience Stores Inc., Williston, North Dakota, 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 Hub, which operates five convenience store locations in the Bakken Oil Formation area, highlighted the financ
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Ill. Association of Community Action Agencies Addresses Concerns Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies, Springfield, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget Office of Federal Financial Management regarding the proposed revisions to the Uniform Guidance. The association represents nonprofit organizations that support federal grantees and subgrantees in delivering essential community programs.
The association expressed concerns about the expanded discretionary termination authority in the
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Illinois Policy Institute: Neighborhood Block Clubs Connect Thousands of Chicagoans to Jobs
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 (TNSrep) -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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Neighborhood block clubs connect thousands of Chicagoans to jobs
Research found city permitting and licensing hinder block club employment opportunities
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New research finds that local grassroots organizations are helping fight unemployment in Chicago's most impoverished neighborhoods on the South and West Sides.
According to a report from the Illinois Policy Institute's Center for
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Justice Department Sues Maryland Over Sanctuary Policies
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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Justice Department Sues Maryland Over Sanctuary Policies
Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Maryland and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown over the State's sanctuary policies that interfere with the federal government's enforcement of its immigration laws.
"Federal immigration officers merely enforce the laws that our Nation's elected representatives in C
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KNC Holdings Urges Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to Withdraw Interim Final Rule on Bank Fees
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- KNC Holdings, Albany, New York, 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 its interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. KNC Holdings expressed concerns that the rule and order would exacerbate excessive swipe fees imposed by Visa and Mastercard, which the company i
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Kwik Trip Urges Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to Withdraw Interim Final Rule on Swipe Fees
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Kwik Trip, La Crosse, Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding 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 family-owned convenience store chain opposes the agency's rule and order, calling for their withdrawal.
Kwik Trip highlights that swipe fees imposed by V
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Littelfuse Launches FlatSuppressX TP5.0SMD-FL and TP1KSMB-FL TVS Diodes for 48 V Automotive Systems
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 -- Littelfuse, a circuit protection manufacturer, issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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Littelfuse Launches FlatSuppressX(TM) TP5.0SMD-FL and TP1KSMB-FL TVS Diodes for 48 V Automotive Systems
Ultra low-clamping voltage improves protection of dc/dc converters, gate drivers, and power ICs
ROSEMONT, Ill -- Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer
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N.Y. Association of Convenience Stores Oppose Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Interim Final Rule on Bank Fees
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- 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 the interim final order preempting Illinois state law on interchange fees. The trade group represents 7,500 convenience stores and 127,000 employees across New York State.
The organization argues
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National FCCLA Scholarship Awardees Enjoy Taste of Samoan Culture in DC
WASHINGTON, July 9 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release:
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National FCCLA Scholarship Awardees Enjoy Taste of Samoan Culture in DC
Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata's DC office enjoyed hosting a group of the FCCLA national scholarship winners and their sponsor on Thursday, when the scholarship group visited the American Samoa office. They shared how their educational opportunity this week was meaningful to them, while getting extra cultura
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National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association Challenges Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's Preemption of Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association 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 Order that preempts the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The association, representing small to mid-sized lumber and building material dealers, voiced concerns about the implications of the order extending beyond Illinois and its impact on nationwide
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No Amount Too Small, No Fraud Too Large--And Counting: OIG Secures Major Fraud Takedowns and Launches New Visa Abuse Probe
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
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No Amount Too Small, No Fraud Too Large--And Counting: OIG Secures Major Fraud Takedowns and Launches New Visa Abuse Probe
The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (OIG), continues to aggressively crackdown on fraud, relentlessly pursuing criminals and dismantling schemes that undermine the integrity of our nation's workforce.
This week, the OIG delivered
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Northwestern University: From Hantavirus to Ebola, Expert Urges Public Health Messaging
EVANSTON, Illinois, July 9 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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From hantavirus to Ebola, expert urges public health messaging
New perspective calls for more measured communication amid infectious disease outbreaks
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CHICAGO - In the years since COVID-19, a range of outbreaks, including a hantavirus cluster aboard the MV Hondius and renewed Ebola concerns, have highlighted the ongoing need for clear, consistent and non-alarmist public health communication, exp
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Nouria Energy Corp. Urges Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to Withdraw Interim Final Rule on Bank Fee Preemption
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Nouria Energy Corp., Worcester, Massachusetts, 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 corporation expresses concerns that these measures will increase transaction fees and harm merchants and consumers.
Nouria Ene
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Nuveen Fund Advisors Raises Concerns Over Federal Reserve Capital Rule Proposal Impact on Closed-End Funds
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System regarding the proposed regulatory capital rule titled Regulatory Capital Rule: Category I and II Banking Organizations, Banking Organizations With Significant Trading Activity, and Optional Adoption for Other Banking Organizations.
Nuveen's letter, signed by John M. McCann, senior managing director and division general counsel, addres
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Options Clearing Corp. Urges Federal Banking Agencies to Refine Capital Rule to Support Central Clearing Services
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Options Clearing Corp., Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding a proposed regulatory capital rule impacting large banking organizations, particularly those involved in clearing activities. The OCC expressed support for the agencies' efforts to establish appropriate capital standards but emphasized the need for specific
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PNC Financial Services Group Urges Federal Preemption of Illinois Law Restricting Interchange Fees, Payment Data Use
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The PNC Financial Services Group Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing its support for the OCC's interim final order and interim final rule that preempt the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. PNC emphasized that the IFPA significantly restricts national banks' ability to charge interchange fees and use transaction data, which interferes with their
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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Celebrates California-Made Shows Dominating 2026 Emmy Nominations
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Laura Friedman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Celebrates California-Made Shows Dominating 2026 Emmy Nominations
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20 California-filmed productions earned 193 nominations
LOS ANGELES, CA - Today, July 9, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) celebrated the dominant showing of California-made television at the 78th Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Twenty productions filmed at least partly in California earn
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Rmarts Urges Office of the Comptroller of the Currency To Withdraw Interim Final Rule On Swipe Fees
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rmarts LLC, Chicago, Illinois, 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 argues that the rule and order exacerbate issues related to excessive swipe fees imposed by Visa and Mastercard, fees which are n
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Rutter's Calls on Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to Withdraw Interim Rules on Bank Fees and Illinois Law Preemption
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rutter's, York, Pennsylvania, 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 on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees and interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The company urged the OCC to withdraw both actions, arguing they would exacerbate burdens on businesses imposed by credit card swipe fees.
Rutter's conveyed th
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SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON AMB. EMANUEL SPEECH AT TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON AMB. EMANUEL SPEECH AT TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY
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LINCOLNSHIRE, IL - Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), Co-Chair of the Abraham Accords Caucus and a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on Ambassador Rahm Emanuel's speech at Tel Aviv University:
"I am grateful to Ambassador Emanuel for going to Israel to tell its people dire
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Society for Vascular Surgery Opposes Proposed Changes to Federal Research Funding Rules
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Society for Vascular Surgery, Rosemont, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter opposing proposed revisions to federal regulations governing financial assistance. The letter was addressed to the Office of Management and Budget. SVS expressed concerns regarding provisions that would alter peer review processes, impose restrictions on international collaborations, allow termination of ongoing projects based on shifting program priorities, and limit allowable publ
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Toot'n Totum Food Stores Challenges Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Interim Rule on Bank Fees and Swipe Charges
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Toot'n Totum Food Stores LLC, Amarillo, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding 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 Texas-based convenience store and travel center operator opposes these measures and urges the OCC to withdraw them.
Toot'n Totum highli
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Introduces Bill in Support of Ranked Choice Voting
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Introduces Bill in Support of Ranked Choice Voting
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) introduced the Voter Choice Act, which makes it easier for states and local governments to implement ranked choice voting.
Ranked choice voting has been proven to lower election costs, reduce polarization, and drive voter turnout across the country -a
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United Pacific Calls on Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to Withdraw Interim Rules on Swipe Fees
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- United Pacific, Long Beach, California submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding 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. United Pacific operates over 600 retail gas stations and convenience stores across multiple western states and expressed strong opposition to the OCC's r
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Vermont Opts Out of Physician Supervision of CRNAs
ROSEMONT, Illinois, July 9 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release:
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Vermont Opts Out of Physician Supervision of CRNAs
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Access to high-quality anesthesia care expands for Vermont patients
Rosemont, Ill. (AANA) -Vermont patients now have increased access to safe anesthesia care. The state is the latest to opt out of federal regulations that require physician supervision of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs
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VSO Leaders Make the Case for Landmark Take Care of America's Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, posted the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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VSO Leaders Make the Case for Landmark Take Care of America's Veterans Act
In case you missed it, leading veteran service organizations (VSO) have sounded support for H.R. 9237, the Take Care of America's Veterans Act, a comprehensive veterans' package to expand benefits through the Maj. Richard Star Act and Sharri Briley and Eric Edmuns
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W&H Cooperative Oil Urges Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to Withdraw Interim Rules on National Bank Fees
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- W&H Cooperative Oil Co., Mason City, Iowa, 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 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 Iowa cooperative argues that these regulatory actions will exacerbate excessive swipe fees imposed by Visa and Mastercard,
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Whitehouse & Reed Strongly Oppose Trump-OMB's Plan to Politicize Federal Grantmaking
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Whitehouse & Reed Strongly Oppose Trump-OMB's Plan to Politicize Federal Grantmaking
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Trump Admin's proposed rule would place all federal grants under constant threat of penalty or termination, subject to hyper-partisan coercion
Washington, D.C. -The Trump Administration's latest attack on America's scientific and educational research as well as health, transportation, and education pro
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