Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois
20 State Attorneys General Urge CMS To Revise Medicaid Work Requirement Rule Over Narrow Medical Frailty Definition And Coverage Loss Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ROB BONTA
ATTORNEY GENERAL
ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL
ATTORNEY GENERAL
JENNIFER DAVENPORT
ATTORNEY GENERAL
July 31, 2026
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
The Honorable Robert F
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ADM Expands Scottish Supply Chain With New Operations at the Port of Greenock
DECATUR, Illinois, Aug. 17 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release:
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ADM Expands Scottish Supply Chain With New Operations at the Port of Greenock
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Rolle - ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, today announced that it is expanding its Scottish operations with a new storage and berthing capacity at Peel Ports Group's Port of Greenock, a deep-water locatio
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Alabama Mobility and Power Center, 'Techstars' Participant PowerBox Launch Smart Energy Pilot Project
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 18 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce posted the following news:
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Alabama Mobility and Power Center, 'Techstars' participant PowerBox launch smart energy pilot project
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama - Next-generation industrial energy management is now being tested in Alabama, thanks to a pilot project between the Alabama Mobility and Power Center and energy solutions company PowerBox Technology.
The Alabama Mobility and Power Center is an industry-driven research and
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Alliance for the Great Lakes: Invasive Carp Now Only 80 Miles From Entering the Great Lakes
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 18 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Invasive Carp Now Only 80 Miles from Entering the Great Lakes
On Friday, August 14, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced in a press release that juvenile invasive carp were discovered a mere 80 miles from Lake Michigan, further upriver than they have ever been found through routine monitoring. This finding underscores the vital importance of the Br
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America's Credit Unions, 47 Co-Signers Issues Letter to Senate Leadership
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 21, 2026
The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Charles Schumer
Minority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025
Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer:
On
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American Academy of Pediatrics Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Children and Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AAP Headquarters 345 Park Blvd Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630/626-6000 Fax: 847/434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org www.aap.org Reply to AAP Washington Office 601 13th St NW, Suite 400N Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/347-8600 E-mail: kids1st@aap.org Executive Committee President Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP President-Elect T
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Aramark Student Nutrition Expands Partnerships Across the Country to Enhance K-12 Student Dining Experiences
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Student Nutrition Expands Partnerships Across the Country to Enhance K-12 Student Dining Experiences
From chef-inspired menus and local sourcing initiatives to student advisory councils and nutrition education programs, Aramark Student Nutrition is partnering with over a dozen new school districts nationwide to cr
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids
Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Fac
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Ask an Expert: Could nuclear energy solve power grid struggles?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Ask an Expert: Could nuclear energy solve power grid struggles?
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Nuclear energy already plays a pivotal role in powering some of the largest economies in the U.S., including Illinois, Pennsylvania and Texas, and it could be the key to offsetting a rapidly increasing demand for electricity across the country, according to researchers at Penn State.
In the following
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Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids
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Press Releases
(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
In th
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on Aug. 14, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.14.2026
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Yael Sheinfeld, of San Francisco, has been appointed Deputy Secretary of Communications at the California Business and Consumer Services Agency. Sheinfeld has been Deputy Communications Director for the Office of United States Senator Elizabeth Warren in the
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Caterpillar Expands Workforce Initiative to Arkansas to Strengthen Pathways to Manufacturing Careers
PEORIA, Illinois, Aug. 18 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Caterpillar Expands Workforce Initiative to Arkansas to Strengthen Pathways to Manufacturing Careers
Investment will focus on making training more accessible, defining what skills are needed for future jobs and connecting individuals to careers in modern manufacturing
The Academies of Central Arkansas, University of Arkansas Pulaski Tec
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Center for Biological Diversity: EPA Faces Criticism Over Proposed Approval of Persistent PFAS Herbicide Isoxaflutole on GMO Crops
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 11th, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center Docket Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0202 Isoxaflutole: New Use on Herbicide Resistant Cotton Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20460
Re: New Use of Isoxaflutole on GMO Cotton and Expanded Use on GMO Soybean (Docket #: EPA-HQ-OPP-2020-0202)
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Circana: Performance Shoe Sales Pick Up the Pace Amid Selective U.S. Consumer Spending in the Footwear Market
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 18 (TNSxrep) -- 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:
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Performance Shoe Sales Pick Up the Pace Amid Selective US Consumer Spending in the Footwear Market
Consumers remain highly intentional about their footwear purchases
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The U.S. footwear industry delivered modest dollar gr
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Citizens for Responsibility & Ethics in Washington Urges OMB to Withdraw Proposed Pre-Issuance Review Citing Legal Conflicts and Oversight Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Russell T. Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 72517th St. NW Washington, DC 20503
Re: Comment of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington in response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, titled "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance" (Docket No. OMB-2026-0034)
Citizens for Responsibility and
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Defending Champ Montana State Opens 2026 at No. 1
WACO, Texas, Aug. 17 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Defending Champ Montana State Opens 2026 at No. 1
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Fresh off their second national title in program history, Montana State is the preseason No. 1 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll. The Bobcats will start defense of their title on August 29 as they begin the 2026 on the road at Utah Tech. Right behind MSU at No. 2 is in-state rival Montana. The Grizz start play under the Bobby Ken
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Director of the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania: OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Cancer Research Grants Sparks Concerns Over Transparency Accountability and Scientific Peer Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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July 10, 2026
Russel T. Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503
Re: Response to Federal Register Notice, Document, 2026-10817 (91) FR32198
Submitted Electronically: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/OMB-2026-0034-000
I wish to provide my comments in response to
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DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Scientists Develop Innovative Hybrid Material for Hydrogen Peroxide Production
ARGONNE, Illinois, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Scientists develop innovative hybrid material for hydrogen peroxide production
An Argonne-led research team uses a technology called nanoarchitectonics to convert sunlight, air and water into the valuable chemical
Researchers have developed a system based on layered nanosheets about 200 nanometers thick -- approximately 500 times thinner than a human hair.
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Environmental Defense Fund: Michigan Coal Plant Costs Balloon to $259 Million, as Trump Administration Orders Sixth Unlawful Extension Past Retirement
NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Michigan coal plant costs balloon to $259 million, as Trump administration orders sixth unlawful extension past retirement
The aging plant, which should have retired in May 2025, has been forced open for more than 400 days
* The Trump administration issued a sixth unlawful "emergency order" extending the J.H. Campbell coal plant past its retirement for another 90 days, even though lo
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Erie Family Health Centers Urge CMS to Reconsider Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Prevent Coverage Losses and Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-2454-IFC
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals
Dear Administrator Oz:
On behalf of Erie F
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Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026
LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Georgian Court University posted the following news:
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Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026
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Enrollment gains include strong transfer numbers and continued demand for nursing programs.
Georgian Court University will welcome a growing class of new students when fall classes begin Tuesday, September 8, with freshman and transfer enrollment both increasing for the 2026-27 academic year.
The university expects to
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How to better forecast once-in-a-millennium weather events
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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How to better forecast once-in-a-millennium weather events
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For all that day-to-day weather predictions have improved, it remains a challenge to forecast events that might happen once in 1,000 years-like the deadliest heat waves.
Traditional supercomputer-based models can forecast these events, but they require a lot of time and energy. Meanwhile, newer forecasting models, based on artificial intellig
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Illinois Community College Board Urges Revisions to Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Illinois Community College Board Sylvia M. Jenkins, PhD Chair Brian Durham, EdD Executive Director 401 East Capitol Avenue Springfield, Illinois 62701 (217) 785-0123 www.iccb.org
July 10, 2026
Subject: Comments on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034)
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of the Illino
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Illinois Housing Development Authority Releases Plan to Create and Preserve Affordable Housing
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Illinois Housing Development Authority Releases Plan to Create and Preserve Affordable Housing
New Policies Focus on Cost Containment, Serving Vulnerable Populations, and Statewide Equity
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CHICAGO - The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has published its 2027-2028 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), which establishes the rules and criteria governing Illinois' Low-Income Housing
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Illinois Policy Institute: Report - Chicago Vacant Lots Fuel Crime, Poverty on South and West Sides
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 18 (TNSrep) -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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New report: Chicago vacant lots fuel crime, poverty on South and West sides
Reforms could turn thousands of empty lots into housing, businesses and safer communities
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Chicago has nearly 41,000 privately owned and more than 7,100 city-owned vacant lots, concentrated heavily on the South and West sides.
In 2023, the city-owned lots sitting entirely unused were estimated to be roughl
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Indiana Family Health Council Urges Withdrawal of OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Financial Assistance Due to Increased Burdens and Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 10, 2026
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503
RE: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034)
Dear Director Vought:
Indiana Family Health Council (IFHC) welcomes the opportu
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Indiana State Senator Praises CMS Medicaid Community Engagement Rule and Urges Strict Medical Frailty Standards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
State of Indiana Senate
Senator Chris Garten Indiana State Senate 200 West Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204-2785 s45@iga.in.gov
Committees: Appropriations, RM Tax and Fiscal Policy Rules and Legislative Procedure, RM State Budget Committee July 28, 2026 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services U.S. Department of
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Jackson, Sanchez, and Huffman lead 51 House Democrats Raising Concerns Over Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Agreements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Jackson, Sanchez, and Huffman lead 51 House Democrats Raising Concerns Over Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Agreements
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U.S. Representative Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-01), Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (D-CA-38), and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) led 51 of their House Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump admini
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KU Department of Theatre & Dance celebrates scholarship recipients
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Department of Theatre & Dance celebrates scholarship recipients
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LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Department of Theatre & Dance recognized 52 students for academic merit and potential, awarding approximately $210,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year.
"Theatre & Dance scholarships give students the freedom to take risks, grow as artists and fully invest in their education," said Markus P
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League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data
SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information.
The Trump administration has sue
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Littler Issues Commentary: Illinois Curbs Ability to Require Driver's License in Job Postings
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by shareholder Rod M. Fliegel and Chicago office managing shareholder Kwabena A. Appenteng:
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Illinois Curbs Ability to Require Driver's License in Job Postings
Effective January 1, 2027, Illinois will limit the discretion covered employers have to insist on a driver's license/1 in job postings./2 HB4758 amends the Illinois Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act--commonly r
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Littler Issues Commentary: Illinois Introduces Workplace Protections for Menopause-Related Conditions
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by shareholder Darren M. Mungerson and associate Meg Karnig:
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Illinois Introduces Workplace Protections for Menopause-Related Conditions
On August 7, 2026, Illinois enacted amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) establishing workplace protections for employees experiencing menopause-related conditions. The amendments apply to Illinois employers with one or more employ
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Loyola University Chicago: Summer news from Loyola
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
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Summer news from Loyola
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This summer, Loyola welcomed new leaders, traveled to Rome for private audiences with the Pope, and advanced major campus development projects. Here's a look back at what you might have missed.
Faith in action
President Mark C. Reed Joins Chicago Delegation to the Vatican
In May, Reed joined a Chicago delegation for a private Vatican audience with Pope Leo XIV,
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LULAC Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Prevent Coverage Loss Among Latino and Vulnerable Populations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
League of United Latin American Citizens
1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
ROMAN PALOMARES
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
JUAN PROANO
NATIONAL OFFICERS
Domingo Garcia Immediate Past President
Maggie Rivera Treasurer
Aiden Roach Youth
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Marine Industry Mourns the Passing of Industry Leader Noel Osborne
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Marine Industry Mourns the Passing of Industry Leader Noel Osborne
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NMMA joins the recreational boating industry in mourning the passing of longtime marine industry leader, dealer and consultant Noel Osborne, who died Aug. 7 at age 89.
Osborne spent decades in the recreational boating industry, building a career that spanned boat retailing, dealer educat
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Staff Sgt. Stanley Bender
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Staff Sgt. Stanley Bender
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Army Staff Sgt. Stanley Bender was an infantryman during World War II whose unwavering courage under extreme fire earned him the Medal of Honor.
Bender was born to Andrew and Eva Bender Oct. 31, 1909, in Carlisle, West Virginia. His parents emigrated from the Lithuanian region of Russia. His father was a World War I Army veteran and a coal miner.
His
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More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release:
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More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines
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"Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing and spa
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More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 17 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release:
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More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines
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Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing
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NASTAD Urges CMS to Rescind Medicaid Community Engagement Rule That Threatens Continuous Care for People With HIV and Viral Hepatitis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 339 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 434.8090 | NASTAD.org
Officers
Chair Maria Jackson, Colorado
Vice-Chair Thaddeus Pham, Hawaii
Secretary Stella Martin , New Mexico
Treasurer Tom Dunn, Michigan Chair-Elect Samuel Burgess, Louisiana
Immediate Past-Chair Sarah Braunstein, New York Ci
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New book studies 'persistent citizens' of the Global South
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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New book studies 'persistent citizens' of the Global South
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -A new book co-written by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign expert who studies development and governance explores the "state-centric persistence" of poor citizens of the Global South in their individual pursuit of benefits from government-run social welfare programs such as public healthcare a
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Northwestern University: Caregivers are Active Agents in Their Infants' Learning and Socialization, But How They Do This Differs Across Cultures
EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 17 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Caregivers are active agents in their infants' learning and socialization, but how they do this differs across cultures
Study advances scientific framework for uncovering how infant development is shaped by culture
* Developmental scientists deepened a longstanding scientific and cultural partnership with a Wichi community in Argentina's Chaco rain forest
* Examining mother-infant intera
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Northwestern University: Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund Advances Promising Biomedical Discoveries
EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund advances promising biomedical discoveries
Latest round awards more than $2 million to 8 Northwestern projects as part of the Ryan Family's $35 million commitment to high-impact research
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Northwestern University recently awarded more than $2.1 million through the Pat & Shirley Ryan Family Research Acceleration Fund to advance eight biomedical research projec
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On prior auth, CMS responds to AMA concerns
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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On prior auth, CMS responds to AMA concerns
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CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today welcomed updated guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that strengthens enforcement of federal prior authorization transparency requirements, addressing concerns the AMA raised about how health plans were making required information available to
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Proposed Federal Funding Rules Threaten Social Science Research and Scientific Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 9, 2026
Barbara J Risman, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor Emerita, Department of Sociology
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
University of Illinois at Chicago
1007 Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60606
brisman@uic.edu
Re: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034; FR Doc. 2026-10817) Dear Mr. Voug
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Rep. Thanedar, 7 Co-Signers Issue Letter to CDC Acting Director Bhattacharya, FDA Acting Commissioner Diamantas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, with seven co-signers issued the following letter to Jay Bhattacharya, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Kyle Diamantas, acting commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 24, 2026
Dr. Kyle Diamantas
Acting Commissioner
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993
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Dr. Jay Bhattachar
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive
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Sidley Advises Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas on India's Largest-Ever Offer for Sale: Government of India's US$3.3 Billion Stake Sale in LIC
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Advises Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas on India's Largest-Ever Offer for Sale: Government of India's US$3.3 Billion Stake Sale in LIC
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Sidley advised Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas on the Government of India's US$3.3 billion divestment of a 6.5% stake in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) via an offer for sale (OFS), a stock exchange mechanism for selling ex
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Smith Visits Naeger Forest Products in Ste. Genevieve County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Smith Visits Naeger Forest Products in Ste. Genevieve County
STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY, Mo. - Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited Naeger Forest Products in Ste. Genevieve County recently, touring the sawmill with owner Mike Naeger to discuss the challenges facing Missouri's timber industry.
Congressman Smith said, "Mike has spent more than four decades building this sawmill into one that produces so
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South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Noah Omura of Columbia, South Carolina, as the recipient of the 2026 DAV Scholarships' top prize of $30,000. Omura was recognized Aug. 1 during the 2026 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, Florida.
The DAV Scholarships honor 15 students
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University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute: Energy and Chemicals Leader Luis Sierra Joins EPIC Advisory Group
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 18 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news:
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Energy and Chemicals Leader Luis Sierra Joins EPIC Advisory Group
Sierra joins the group drawn from EPIC's extensive network of experts who provide strategic counsel to EPIC leadership.
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The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) is proud to announce that UChicago Booth alumnus and global leader in the energy and chemicals space Luis Sierra (MBA'90) has join
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Va. A.G. Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Children
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children
Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features o
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