Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois
America First Policy Institute: Tennessee - Great American Comeback
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet:
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Tennessee: The Great American Comeback
The Economy: The Working Families Tax Cut Has Energized Tennessee
Tennessee shows what pro-growth policy delivers: no state income tax, unemployment far below the national rate, record-breaking investment, and now the largest federal tax relief for working families in a generation under the Working Families Tax Cut (WFTC)--enacted as the One Big Beautiful Bi
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Cedar Rapids May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Cedar Rapids May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 27, 2026
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Workers in the Cedar Rapids, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.19 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that hig
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 27, 2026
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Workers in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.76 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operat
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Des Moines-West Des Moines May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Des Moines-West Des Moines May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 27, 2026
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Workers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.72 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Mi
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Breaking: Action at Nat'l Conference of State Legislatures
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release:
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Breaking: Action at Nat'l Conference of State Legislatures
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Chicago Educators Facing Mass Layoffs Crash National Conference of State Legislatures to Read "Oh the Schools JB Could Fund" as Gov. Pritzker, Speaker Welch, and Senate Pres. Harmon Address the Convention at McCormick Place
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Chicago, IL The kickoff of the 5
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Chicago Tech Connect event, hosted at Kennedy-King College and produced by City Colleges of Chicago, deemed a success with the public and students
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news:
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Chicago Tech Connect event, hosted at Kennedy-King College and produced by City Colleges of Chicago, deemed a success with the public and students
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City Colleges of Chicago and Kennedy-King College successfully hosted Chicago Tech Connect last week in tandem with P33's fifth annual Tech Chicago Week 2026.
"During Chicago Tech Connect we worked to bridge the gap between academic training, available to al
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CompTIA Launches Digital Literacy Pro V3 to Build Digital Fluency, AI Literacy and Career-ready Skills
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 28 -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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CompTIA launches Digital Literacy Pro V3 to build digital fluency, AI literacy and career-ready skills
Updated learning solution for schools and workforce programs prepare students and job seekers for success in an increasingly digital world
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CompTIA, a leading global provider of vendor-neutral technology training and certifications, has launched Digital Literacy Pro V3, an updated curriculum designed to h
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Del. A.G. Jennings Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
DOVER, Delaware, July 28 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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AG Jennings files lawsuit challenging Trump Administration rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced she and a coalition of 19 attorneys general and one city have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase
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Discover Boating Health Score Index: June Performance and Media Test Findings
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Discover Boating Health Score Index: June Performance and Media Test Findings
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The Discover Boating Health Score Index (HSI) provides a consistent way to measure how effectively Discover Boating is growing awareness of recreational boating and attracting future participants to the lifestyle over time by tracking the key indicators that reflect the health
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EPA Proposes Detroit Ozone Redesignation, 2040 Maintenance Plan
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to redesignate the Detroit, Michigan, area from nonattainment to attainment for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards, citing air quality data showing the region meets the standard.
The proposed action would also approve an updated Michigan State Implementation Plan maintenance plan extending through 2040, establish motor vehicle emissions budgets for 2035 and 2040, and adjust deadlines for Mod
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EPA Proposes Michigan Ozone Redesignation for Berrien, Muskegon Areas
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to redesignate Michigan's Berrien and Muskegon areas from nonattainment to attainment for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards after monitoring data showed both areas met the standard during 2023 through 2025.
The proposed action would also approve Michigan maintenance plans intended to keep both areas in attainment through 2036, establish motor vehicle emissions budgets for 2032 and 2036, and
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Fifteen Ice Miller Attorneys Recognized as 2026 Illinois Leading Lawyers & Emerging Lawyers
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 28 -- Ice Miller, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Fifteen Ice Miller Attorneys Recognized as 2026 Illinois Leading Lawyers & Emerging Lawyers
Ice Miller is proud to announce that 15 of its lawyers have been selected by their peers as 2026 Illinois Leading Lawyers and Emerging Lawyers, 13 named Leading Lawyers, while two lawyers were named Emerging Lawyers. Fewer than five percent of all lawyers licensed in Illinois earn the Leading Lawyer disti
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First Mid Insurance Group Earns Spot on Business Insurance's Top 100 U.S. Brokers List
MATTOON, Illinois, July 28 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release:
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First Mid Insurance Group Earns Spot on Business Insurance's Top 100 U.S. Brokers List
First Mid Insurance Group has earned a place on Business Insurance's prestigious Top 100 U.S. Brokers list for the first time, ranking No. 95 among insurance brokerage firms nationwide.
Published annually by Business Insurance, the Top 100 U.S. Brokers ranking recognizes the nation's largest insurance brokerage firm
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Hits NYC - What Employers Across the Country Need to Know About Prevention and Legal Exposure
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 27, 2026:
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Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Hits NYC: What Employers Across the Country Need to Know About Prevention and Legal Exposure
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side has sickened dozens of people since early July, hospitalized more than a dozen, and claimed at least five lives this month, putting the spotlight on a workplace safety issue that many employers assu
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Grant Thornton named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families by Newsweek for second consecutive year
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release:
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Grant Thornton named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families by Newsweek for second consecutive year
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CHICAGO -Grant Thornton, one of America's largest brands of professionals providing end-to-end audit, assurance, tax and advisory services, has been named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Fa
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Help Name Brookfield Zoo Chicago's Newest Animal Ambassador
BROOKFIELD, Illinois, July 28 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago issued the following news release:
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Help name Brookfield Zoo Chicago's newest Animal Ambassador
Public invited to vote on the name of a rescued Virginia opossum now through August 3
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A new furry face is preparing to join Brookfield Zoo Chicago's Animal Ambassador group, but there's one important detail still missing: a name. The Zoo is inviting the public to help choose the name for a young, rescued male Virgina opossum (Didelphi
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Hyatt and Green Rock Announce Plans for Armenia's First Hyatt Regency Hotel
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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Hyatt and Green Rock Announce Plans for Armenia's First Hyatt Regency Hotel
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Hyatt Regency Dilijan will introduce Hyatt's premium full-service brand to Armenia, supporting Dilijan's continued growth as a leading destination for leisure, meetings and events
CHICAGO (July 27, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Green Rock LLC today announced the s
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Ill. Supreme Court: Justice Sanjay T. Tailor Announces Formation of Judicial Screening Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 28 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release:
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JUSTICE SANJAY T. TAILOR ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF JUDICIAL SCREENING COMMITTEE
Justice Sanjay T. Tailor of the Supreme Court of Illinois has announced the formation of a standing Judicial Screening Committee (Committee). The Committee has been formed for the purpose of assessing the qualifications of those who apply for appointment to vacancies in the Supreme Court's First District - Cook Count
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Key Congressional Committee Holds Roundtable on Maritime Safety
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Key Congressional Committee Holds Roundtable on Maritime Safety
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On July 21, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation held a roundtable on maritime safety regulation and technology, which brought together bipartisan members of Congress, senior leadership of the U.S. Coast Guard, and represent
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Kirkland & Ellis Adds Leading Mass Tort Restructuring Lawyers Dan Prieto and Amanda Rush
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland & Ellis Adds Leading Mass Tort Restructuring Lawyers Dan Prieto and Amanda Rush
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Kirkland & Ellis announced today that Dan Prieto and Amanda Rush have joined the Firm as partners and will be the first members of the Firm's Restructuring Group based in Dallas.
"Dan and Amanda are highly accomplished attorneys with significant experience within the mass tor
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Kirkland Advised Wynnchurch Capital on Acquisition of Luxfer
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advised Wynnchurch Capital on Acquisition of Luxfer
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Kirkland & Ellis advised Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. on a definitive agreement under which an affiliate of Wynnchurch will acquire Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE: LXFR) in an all-cash transaction. Luxfer is a global manufacturer of highly engineered advanced materials and components serving aerospace, defense an
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Kirkland Advises PAI Partners on Pasubio Debt Refinancing
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises PAI Partners on Pasubio Debt Refinancing
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Kirkland & Ellis advised PAI Partners and Pasubio in connection with Pasubio's offering of EUR400 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes. The proceeds of the offering of the notes were used to fund the full redemption of Pasubio's existing senior secured notes, repay outstanding drawi
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Kirkland Advises Rakiza and Iv3 on Acquisition of Omans Leading Industrial Water Utilities Platform
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Rakiza and Iv3 on Acquisition of Omans Leading Industrial Water Utilities Platform
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Kirkland & Ellis is advising Rakiza Fund I, co-managed by Oman Infrastructure Investment Management (Rakiza) and Equitix, together with Iv3 Aqua Holding A/S, on the signing of definitive agreements to acquire Majis Industrial Services SAOC from OQ, Oman's global ene
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Leading Debt Finance Lawyer Kelsey Baumberger Joins Kirkland
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Leading Debt Finance Lawyer Kelsey Baumberger Joins Kirkland
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Kirkland & Ellis announced today that Kelsey Baumberger has joined the Firm as a partner in the Debt Finance Practice Group.
"Kelsey brings unique and highly valuable experience with hybrid capital, a rapidly evolving space where Kirkland is out front," said Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland's Executi
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Loyola welcomes veterans for academic boot camp as they pursue higher education
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
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Loyola welcomes veterans for academic boot camp as they pursue higher education
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This summer, a cohort of military veterans participated in a rigorous, weeklong academic boot camp from July 11 to 18, at Loyola University Chicago designed to prepare them for college-level coursework, whether they ultimately enroll at Loyola or another institution. Hosting the program is the latest step the Un
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Michael Zhang Joins Holland & Knight's Litigation Team in Chicago
MIAMI, Florida, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Michael Zhang Joins Holland & Knight's Litigation Team in Chicago
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CHICAGO (July 27, 2026) - Holland & Knight has expanded its legal profession, legal services transactions and litigation teams with the addition of Partner Michael Zhang in Chicago. Mr. Zhang focuses his practice on legal ethics, professional responsibility and complex disputes involving licensed profe
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Midwestern University Names First Chief Information Officer
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 28 -- Midwestern University issued the following news:
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Midwestern University Names First Chief Information Officer
Ryan Schlagheck brings higher education, healthcare, and technology leadership to new role
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Midwestern University is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Schlagheck as Chief Information Officer. In this newly created executive leadership role, Mr. Schlagheck will lead Midwestern University's information technology strategy across its
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Millikin University and Bradley University Launch MBA Direct Admit Partnership
DECATUR, Illinois, July 27 -- Millikin University posted the following news:
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Millikin University and Bradley University Launch MBA Direct Admit Partnership
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Millikin University has announced a new partnership with Bradley University that establishes a Direct Admit pathway into Millikin's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program through the Tabor School of Business.
The agreement creates a seamless transition for qualified Bradley undergraduate students to continue their educat
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NMMA Applauds Progress on Bipartisan Legislation Combatting Whale Strikes and Aquatic Invasive Species
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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NMMA Applauds Progress on Bipartisan Legislation Combatting Whale Strikes and Aquatic Invasive Species
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On July 21, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on two bills strongly supported by the recreational boating industry: H.R. 7332 Whale CHARTS Act of 2026 (Whale CHARTS Act) and H.R. 8876 A
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Northern Trust to Provide Fund Services to Dawson Partners
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release:
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Northern Trust to Provide Fund Services to Dawson Partners
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CHICAGO and LUXEMBOURG - Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) today announced it has been selected to provide certain fund administration and other related services to Dawson Partners.
Dawson Partners is a global alternative asset manager focused on delivering structured sol
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Occupational Employment and Wages in Ames May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Ames May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 27, 2026
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Workers in the Ames, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.77 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major
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Ryan Keech Joins Venable's Litigation Division as Partner in Los Angeles
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Ryan Keech Joins Venable's Litigation Division as Partner in Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA (July 27, 2026) - Venable LLP announced today that Ryan Keech has joined the firm's Los Angeles office as a partner in its Litigation Division. A trial lawyer focused on high-stakes intellectual property and complex commercial litigation, Keech represents individual and business clients in copy
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Study Seeks to Map Out Full Spectrum of Respiratory Infection Symptoms
ITASCA, Illinois, July 27 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release:
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Study Seeks to Map Out Full Spectrum of Respiratory Infection Symptoms
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Respiratory infections come with a host of symptoms and are incredibly common (and typically more severe) in children. A study, "Symptoms Associated with Respiratory Pathogens in Young Children: 2019-2025," published online July 27 and in the August 2026 Pediatrics, used weekly nasal swabs and bi-
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Troutman Pepper Locke Associate Akilah Craig Named to Institute for Energy Law 2026 Leadership Class
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Associate Akilah Craig Named to Institute for Energy Law 2026 Leadership Class
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HOUSTON - Troutman Pepper Locke associate Akilah Craig has been named to the 2026 Leadership Class of the Institute for Energy Law (IEL), a division of The Center for American and International Law, one of the world's oldest continuing legal education providers.
Now in
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Troutman Pepper Locke Named Finalist for LMG Life Sciences Mid-Market Transactions Firm of the Year
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Named Finalist for LMG Life Sciences Mid-Market Transactions Firm of the Year
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NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke has been shortlisted for Mid-Market Transactions Firm of the Year by LMG Life Sciences, reflecting the firm's depth of experience advising pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, diagnostics, and other life sciences companies on complex
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University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute: Climate Change Projected to Cause More AC Adoption for the Wealthy and Shorter Lives for the Poor
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news:
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Climate Change Projected to Cause More AC Adoption for the Wealthy and Shorter Lives for the Poor
Climate change's unequal impacts highlight the urgent need to discover innovative adaptation strategies in today's poor and hot countries.
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Climate-driven temperature changes are on track to cause about 430,000 more deaths annually by 2050--with 10 times more deaths occurring in poo
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University of Chicago: How AI is starting to explain stock-price moves
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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How AI is starting to explain stock-price moves
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To explain the stock market's reaction to earnings results, investors and other market participants have a standard tool that has been around for decades: the earnings surprise.
This measure, which compares reported earnings per share against analysts' consensus earnings-per-share forecasts, indicates how much a company beat or missed analyst prediction
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University of Illinois Board of Trustees Launches National Search for the System's 21st President
URBANA, Illinois, July 28 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news:
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University of Illinois Board of Trustees launches national search for the system's 21st president
By Alex Quigley
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees today released the leadership profile for the system's next president, formally launching the national search for the 21st leader of one of the country's premier public university systems.
The profile, available on the presidential search w
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Va. A.G. Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions for Counterterrorism and Emergency Funding
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions for Counterterrorism and Emergency Funding
New conditions would require states to share voter data with the Department of Homeland Security
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Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specif
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Velazquez and Johnson Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing World Hepatitis Day as Administration Rolls Back Vaccine Protections
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Velazquez and Johnson Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing World Hepatitis Day as Administration Rolls Back Vaccine Protections
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WASHINGTON -Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), co-chairs of the Congressional Hepatitis Caucus, reintroduced a resolution recognizing July 28, 2026 as World Hepatitis Day, raising awareness about the issues surrounding hepatitis B and C and
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Washington University School of Medicine: Proven childhood obesity treatment also works at pediatrician's office
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 27 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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Proven childhood obesity treatment also works at pediatrician's office
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Childhood obesity affects one in five children in the U.S., yet most families have limited access to specialized weight-management programs for children. Now, a large clinical trial led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, the University of Rochester Medical Center, th
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Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, shows Vermont farmers have been forced to spend at least $1,479 more to fill their farm fuel tank because of the
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WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, posted the following news release:
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WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act
There is strong and widespread support for the Committee's bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act, which passed the House on Tuesday by a bipartisan vote of 270-155-1. To date, over 100 organizations have expressed support for the bill.
For a on
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Young Op-Ed: Tech hub funding is good news for Northwest Indiana
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young Op-Ed: Tech hub funding is good news for Northwest Indiana
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WASHINGTON -The following op-ed by U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) was published by the Northwest Indiana Times on July 26, 2026.
A recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Commerce brought good news to Northwest Indiana.
The Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration announced that the Bloch Quantum Tech Hub, wh
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