Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois
3 Ramblers share the bigger picture of making friends in college
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 1 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
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3 Ramblers share the bigger picture of making friends in college
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If there's anything to learn from Lydia Bir (BS '27), Nora Lenham (BA '27), and Riley Regnier's (BA '27) friendship, it's that cartwheeling in Welcome Week lines is cool, and may be one of the best ways to make memories with new friends.
They began their time as Ramblers living in Francis Hall and the following year as roomma
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Accepting Applications for the 2027 Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Fellowship
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Accepting Applications for the 2027 Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Fellowship
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The American Library Association (ALA) invites applications for the 2027 Lois Ann Gregory-Wood (LAGW) Fellows Program. Visit the LAGW Fellows page for more information about the program and application process.
Lois Ann Gregory-Wood worked at ALA for 50 years, including 27 years as the ALA Council
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AISC Supercharges Clark AI Chatbot, Delivering User-Requested Features for Designers
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release:
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AISC Supercharges Clark AI Chatbot, Delivering User-Requested Features for Designers
Conversation history and export capabilities are just two of the new features available on Clark, the American Institute of Steel Construction's (AISC's) AI tool that helps practicing professionals easily access information about structural steel design.
"Clark is designed to enable structural
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Alianza Americas: Pierre Damas Bel's Death is a Painful Cry of the Pain Inflicted by the Politics of Cruelty
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 3 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following statement on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Pierre Damas Bel's death is a painful cry of the pain inflicted by the politics of cruelty. It Needs to Stop Now!
Pierre's death is a painful reminder of the human consequences of immigration policies rooted in punishment, surveillance, and cruelty.
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Yesterday, a young Haitian man took his life on the highway. P
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AMA, Vaccine Integrity Project unveil independent vaccine evidence review
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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AMA, Vaccine Integrity Project unveil independent vaccine evidence review
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -The Vaccine Integrity Project, in collaboration with the American Medical Association (AMA), today announced the completion of an independent, vaccine evidence review that assessed the safety and effectiveness of immunizations against influenza, SARS CoV-2 and respiratory syn
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Ameren earns national recognition for helping attract investment and jobs across two-state region
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release:
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Ameren earns national recognition for helping attract investment and jobs across two-state region
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Company named among nation's top utilities for economic development
Key Takeaways:
* Site Selection Magazine named Ameren Corporation among the Top Utilities in Economic Development for 2026.
* Ameren-supported projects helped create more than 3,7
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Amid Measles Outbreak in Douglas County, Ill. Public Health Dept. Urges Illinoisans to Get Vaccinated
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 3 -- The Illinois Department of Public Health issued the following news:
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Amid Measles Outbreak in Douglas County, IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Get Vaccinated
State, local health departments mobilize after at least four confirmed cases of measles identified in area residents
Key Points for Media:
* At least four confirmed, linked cases of measles have been identified in Douglas County
* IDPH is working with area health departments and providers to offer immun
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APCIA Statement on Passage of Legislation Creating Smoke Claim Remediation Standards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 1 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release:
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APCIA Statement on Passage of Legislation Creating Smoke Claim Remediation Standards
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SACRAMENTO, CA - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) issued the following statement regarding the California Legislature's approval of AB 1642 and AB 1795. This statement can be attributed to Karen Collins, APCIA vice president, property
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Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Republican AG Letter to SEC: Investors Must Have Full Information About Investing Risk Related to Climate Change
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Republican AG Letter to SEC: Investors Must Have Full Information About Investing Risk Related to Climate Change
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Refutes inaccurate assertion that climate and energy transition risks are no longer valid concerns
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta last week joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in sending a letter to
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS FTC IN FILING LAWSUIT AGAINST AMAZON OVER SECRET AD SURCHARGE SCHEME
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS FTC IN FILING LAWSUIT AGAINST AMAZON OVER SECRET AD SURCHARGE SCHEME
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Lawsuit Alleges Amazon Concealed Unfair Charges in its Digital Advertising Auction Pricing
Chicago - Attorney General Raoul joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Amazon alleging the company engaged in d
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES EPA PROPOSAL TO WEAKEN REGULATION OF HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE POLLUTION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES EPA PROPOSAL TO WEAKEN REGULATION OF HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE POLLUTION
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to loosen regulations that control the emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxides (NOx) from semi-trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles.
Raoul and t
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S RAPID AND DRASTIC OVERHAUL OF NUCLEAR ENERGY REGULATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S RAPID AND DRASTIC OVERHAUL OF NUCLEAR ENERGY REGULATION
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul took action to oppose U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposals, which are part of a wholesale, rapid revision of its long-standing regulations. In comments submitted to the NRC, Raoul and a coalition of states argue that the m
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Bill Yeargin Named 2026 NMMA Hall of Fame Inductee
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Bill Yeargin Named 2026 NMMA Hall of Fame Inductee
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The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today announced Bill Yeargin, former president and CEO of Correct Craft and past chair of the NMMA Board of Directors, as the 2026 inductee into the NMMA Hall of Fame, the association's most prestigious honor. Yeargin will be presented with the award d
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Board-certified: Eight UTC DPT alums advance their physical therapy careers
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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Board-certified: Eight UTC DPT alums advance their physical therapy careers
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Eight University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Doctor of Physical Therapy alumni from the Classes of 2020 through 2024 recently talked about their newly earned board certifications, adding to careers already taking shape in hospitals, rehabilitation centers and clinics across the country.
Their stories
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Boeing delivers final high-speed service satellites
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release:
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Boeing delivers final high-speed service satellites
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 2, 2026 -Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced delivery of the final three O3b mPOWER satellites - F11, F12 and F13 - to space solutions provider SES. The F11, F12 and F13 satellites will add incremental capacity to the initial O3b mPOWER con
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Bridget Walsh Named New Emergency Nurses Association CEO
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news:
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Bridget Walsh Named New Emergency Nurses Association CEO
Chicago-area native joined ENA in 2004, served as interim executive director since 2025
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The Emergency Nurses Association on Monday announced Bridget Walsh as its next chief executive officer effective Sept. 8.
Walsh, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, joined ENA in 2004 and rose through the ranks to reach several leadership positions, most re
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Honor Four Conservation Changemakers at 23rd Annual Conservation Leadership Awards Dinner
BROOKFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 3 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago issued the following news release:
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago to honor four conservation changemakers at 23rd annual Conservation Leadership Awards Dinner
Annual celebration on October 5 will recognize leaders advancing wildlife conservation while raising critical funds to support conservation efforts locally and around the world
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago will honor extraordinary conservation changemakers whose leadership, innovation
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Caterpillar and FieldAI Advance AI-Powered Industrial Innovation
PEORIA, Illinois, Sept. 3 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release:
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Caterpillar and FieldAI Advance AI-Powered Industrial Innovation
Leveraging robotics, digital twins and NVIDIA technologies, the collaboration helps create safer, smarter and more productive operations
IRVING, Texas - As industries face growing labor shortages and increasing productivity demands, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is collaborating with FieldA
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Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Some States Make Strides to Direct More Child Support to Families, While Others Still Keep All Collections as Revenue
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on Sept. 2, 2026, by Diana Azevedo-McCaffrey, senior policy analyst on the Housing and Income Security Team, and Rachel Freitas, independent consultant for child support policy:
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Some States Make Strides to Direct More Child Support to Families, While Others Still Keep All Collections as Revenue
All families should receive the child support payments intended for them, which help cover essent
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Chairman Bost Hosts Hearing on the Future of VA Healthcare for Veterans and Servicemembers, Electronic Health Record Modernization
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Chairman Bost Hosts Hearing on the Future of VA Healthcare for Veterans and Servicemembers, Electronic Health Record Modernization
Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the Full Committee's oversight hearing to examine the Departmen
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Circana and DoorDash Partner to Validate Incremental Sales for CPG Brands
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 3 -- 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 Sept. 2, 2026:
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Circana and DoorDash Partner to Validate Incremental Sales for CPG Brands
As a best in class for independent third-party validation, Circana grounds every result in real purchase behavior. This partnership gives mark
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College of the Florida Keys Poetics to Feature Blas Falconer on September 16
KEY WEST, Florida, Sept. 2 -- The College of the Florida Keys issued the following news:
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CFK Poetics to feature Blas Falconer on September 16
The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) invites the community to attend a CFK Poetics event on Wednesday, September 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Williams Theatre on the Key West Campus. Blas Falconer, a poet, author, editor, and educator from San Diego, California, will present a live reading of his work and take questions from the audience. The
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CompTIA: CYBER.ORG Launches Industry Advisory Board to Strengthen Cybersecurity and AI Education
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- CompTIA posted the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026:
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CYBER.ORG launches industry advisory board to strengthen cybersecurity and AI education
New advisory board will help align K-12 education with emerging technologies, evolving workforce needs and the skills shaping the future of cybersecurity and AI
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BOSSIER CITY, La.-- Today, CYBER.ORG--the academic initiative of the Cyber Innovation Center--announced the launch of its Industry Advisory Bo
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David Livingston Returns to Mercyhurst as University's 14th President
ERIE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- Mercyhurst University issued the following news:
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David Livingston returns to Mercyhurst as university's 14th president
Former faculty member and advancement leader brings nearly 30 years of higher education experience as Mercyhurst begins its second century.
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For David J. Livingston, Ph.D., returning to Mercyhurst University represents more than a homecoming. It is a return to the place where much of his professional identity was formed.
Livingston beg
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Durbin Joins Illinois Wesleyan University For Roundtable Discussion On Health Care Workforce Shortage
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Joins Illinois Wesleyan University For Roundtable Discussion On Health Care Workforce Shortage
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In FY26, Durbin secured a $1 million earmark for IWU's Nursing and Health Science Innovation Program, funding upgrades to lab equipment, simulators, and curriculum development for nursing students
BLOOMINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined students and faculty
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Durbin, Duckworth, Sorensen Announce Funding Extension For Chicago-Quad Cities Rail Project
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin, Duckworth, Sorensen Announce Funding Extension For Chicago-Quad Cities Rail Project
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#With this funding extension, the remaining federal funding can be used to proceed with the Chicago-Quad Cities Rail Project
CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representative Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) today announced that the Federal
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Elmhurst University Presents 2026 President's Excellence in Teaching Awards
ELMHURST, Illinois, Sept. 3 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news:
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Elmhurst U. Presents 2026 President's Excellence in Teaching Awards
Elmhurst University has presented the 2026 President's Award for Excellence in Teaching to Crystal Paunan and Josh Rodriguez, two faculty members recognized by students for creating innovative, engaging classes that students are eager to attend.
Paunan, of St. Charles, Ill., is program director of the Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor o
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates 21 in Indiana as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates 21 in Indiana as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding
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Indianapolis, Indiana, September 1, 2026 - This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to prod
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates 21 in Indiana as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding; 4 Ohio Counties Also Contiguous
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates 21 in Indiana as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding; 4 Ohio Counties Also Contiguous
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Columbus, Ohio, September 2, 2026 - This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed e
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First Mid Ag Services Releases 2026 McLean County Corn Yield Estimate
MATTOON, Illinois, Sept. 3 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release:
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First Mid Ag Services Releases 2026 McLean County Corn Yield Estimate
30th annual survey projects an average yield of 212.39 bushels per acre across the county
Bloomington, IL - First Mid Ag Services has released the results of its 30th Annual McLean County Corn Yield Estimate, projecting an average yield of 212.39 bushels per acre. Ten First Mid Farm Managers collected 1,570 samples from 157 location
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First Mid Bank & Trust Prepares for Annual Paint-A-Thon Event
MATTOON, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release:
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First Mid Bank & Trust Prepares for Annual Paint-A-Thon Event
As the 33rd Annual Painting Project Nears, First Mid Employees Recount the Event's Lasting Impact
Burlington, IA For more than three decades, Paint-A-Thon volunteers, sponsors, and community members have witnessed firsthand what a home can mean to people. As First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) prepares to participate in this year's Paint-A-T
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FNBO to Acquire InBank, Expand Colorado Market
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 3 -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news:
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FNBO to Acquire InBank, Expand Colorado Market
Omaha, NE and Denver, CO - First National of Nebraska, with its subsidiary FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha), and Denver, Colorado-based InBankshares, Corp jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which First National of Nebraska will acquire InBankshares, Corp
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G2's New Categories for August 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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G2's New Categories for August 2026
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This month, G2 added five new categories to the taxonomy, and the throughline is hard to miss: Software is quietly graduating from helping people work to doing the work itself. Agentic GTM Platforms are taking over prospecting and pipeline orchestration. AI Legal Operating Systems are executing multi-step legal workflows, not just drafting documents. A whole new i
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Great Lakes Environmental Law Center, Sierra Club Urge EPA to Reject Proposed Redesignations and Nitrogen Oxide Waiver for Berrien and Muskegon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 27, 2026
Submitted via regulations.gov
Neena Svingen Air and Radiation Division (AR-18J) Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 77 West Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604
Re: Proposed Redesignation of the Berrien, MI and Muskegon, MI Areas to Attainment of the 2015 Ozone Standard, EPA-RO5-OAR-2025-4116 and EPA-R05
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ICYMI: Congresswoman Simon Calls Out Republicans' Continued Attacks to 14th Amendment and Delivers Opening Statement at House Oversight Committee Task Force Hearing on "Protecting American Citizenship: Confronting Birth Tourism"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Congresswoman Simon Calls Out Republicans' Continued Attacks to 14th Amendment and Delivers Opening Statement at House Oversight Committee Task Force Hearing on "Protecting American Citizenship: Confronting Birth Tourism"
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, the House Oversight Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held a hearing on "Protecting America
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ICYMI: DNC Continues to Fire Up Democratic Campaign Machine With Historic Organizing Blitz to Take Back Congress From Republicans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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ICYMI: DNC Continues to Fire Up Democratic Campaign Machine with Historic Organizing Blitz to Take Back Congress From Republicans
As Democrats head into the midterms with historic momentum, the DNC continues to fire up an unprecedented organizing blitz to help put Democrats on target to take back Congress from Republicans, hold Donald Trump accountable, and deliver for working fa
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Ill. Public Health Dept.: Health Consultation Released for Manners Park in Taylorville
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 2 (TNSrpt) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health issued the following news:
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New Health Consultation Released for Manners Park in Taylorville
30-day public comment period underway, community event planned
Key Points for Media:
* New health consultation report evaluates soil contamination at Manners Park in Taylorville, located near the Ameren CIPS Superfund site.
* Lead levels in soil at Field 1, a baseball field at the park, may have increased the b
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Illinois Environmental Council Urges EPA to Maintain Strong Heavy Duty Engine Emission Standards to Protect Public Health and Climate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
520 E Capitol Ave
Springfield, IL 62701
217-544-5954
iec@ilenviro.org
ilenviro.org
28 August 2026
Docket ID No.EPA-HQ-OAR-2026-0728 Submitted by: Illinois Environmental Council (IEC)
RE: Proposed Rule: Penalties for Model Year 2027 and Later Heavy-Duty Highway Engines
The Illinois Environmental Council has d
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Illinois Institute of Technology: Chicago-Kent Professor James Tierney Elected to The American Law Institute
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Chicago-Kent Professor James Tierney Elected to The American Law Institute
"Election to The American Law Institute is an extraordinary honor," James F. Tierney says. "For generations, the institute has played a central role in shaping and clarifying American law, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to its work."
Tierney, associate professor of law and associate d
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International Franchise Association Names 2026 Franchisees of the Year
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release:
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International Franchise Association Names 2026 Franchisees of the Year
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World's oldest and largest franchising association recognizes 89 individual franchise owners for excellence in business, giving back to their communities, and providing opportunities to those around them; Will be honored in Washington, D.C. in September
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The International Franch
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Krishnamoorthi and Coalition of South Asian Lawmakers Lead National Roundtable to Combat Rising Hate Against South Asian Americans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi and Coalition of South Asian Lawmakers Lead National Roundtable to Combat Rising Hate Against South Asian Americans
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and a coalition of South Asian lawmakers today led a national roundtable with state and local South Asian elected officials focused on rising hate and discrimination targeting South Asian American communities a
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Krishnamoorthi Blasts Trump Cybersecurity Cuts as Experts Warn of "Shockingly Poor" Defenses
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Blasts Trump Cybersecurity Cuts as Experts Warn of "Shockingly Poor" Defenses
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today blasted Trump Administration cuts to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the federal government's lead cybersecurity agency, as national security experts warned that defenses protecting critical infrastructure in communities
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Lindsay Dailey Joins Dorsey & Whitney in Chicago as Partner in Healthcare Transactions & Regulations Group
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 3 -- Dorsey and Whitney, a law firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Lindsay Dailey Joins Dorsey & Whitney in Chicago as Partner in Healthcare Transactions & Regulations Group
Lindsay Dailey has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as a Partner in the Healthcare Transactions & Regulations group in Chicago, the international law firm announced today.
Lindsay brings extensive data privacy experience gained from her lengthy practice in highly regul
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 120-Unit Multifamily Property in Skokie, Illinois
ENCINO, California, Sept. 3 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 120-Unit Multifamily Property in Skokie, Illinois
SKOKIE, Ill. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Lotus Gardens, a 120-unit multifamily property in Skokie, Illinois, approximately 16 miles northwest
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Mayer Brown Adds Structured Finance Partner Michelle Herman in New York
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Mayer Brown adds structured finance partner Michelle Herman in New York
New York - Mayer Brown announced today that structured finance lawyer Michelle Herman has joined the firm as a partner in New York in its Global Trade Finance practice. Michelle joins from Jones Day and brings extensive experience advising borrowers and lenders on domestic and cross-border fina
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare for Transgender Youth
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack on Healthcare for Transgender Youth
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults.
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Md. A.G. Brown Opposes Trump Administration's Rapid and Drastic Overhaul of Nuclear Energy Regulation
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 3 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Opposes Trump Administration's Rapid and Drastic Overhaul of Nuclear Energy Regulation
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown took action to oppose two U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposals, which are part of a wholesale, rapid revision of its long-standing regulations. In comments submitted to the NRC, Attorney General Brown and a
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Mercy Health Urges CMS to Withdraw 340B Payment Cuts and Maintain Remedy Repayment Schedule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mercy
15740 S. Outer 40
St. Louis, MO 63017
August 26, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Re: CMS-1850-P Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and
Ambulatory Surgical Cen
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MudFlap Takes Top Prize in AANA's Rm8 iNoV8 Pitch Competition
ROSEMONT, Illinois, Sept. 1 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release:
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MudFlap Takes Top Prize in AANA's Rm8 iNoV8 Pitch Competition
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Nurse anesthesiology resident wins $15,000 for central line dressing innovation
Rosemont, Ill. -MudFlap was named the winner of the Rm8 iNoV8 Pitch Competition, held August 23 at the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) 2026 Annual Congress in Boston. Now in its third year,
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NMMA Urges Congress to Advance Recreational Boating Priorities in Final WRDA
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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NMMA Urges Congress to Advance Recreational Boating Priorities in Final WRDA
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NMMA sent a letter this week to congressional leaders urging them to preserve key recreational boating and access provisions as the House and Senate work toward final passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026.
In the August 31 letter, NMMA thanked
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Plastics Industry Association Opposes Listing Microplastics in UCMR 6 Due to Lack of Validated Methods and Insufficient Health Data
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Via Regulations.gov (EPA-HQ-OW- 2023-0469)
Brenda Bowden
Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (28221T)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20460
Re:
Comments of the Plastics Industry Association
Proposed Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6) fo
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Ramirez, Frost Introduce No Homeless Detention Centers Act to Ban Forced Labor and Cruel Homeless Encampments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Ramirez, Frost Introduce No Homeless Detention Centers Act to Ban Forced Labor and Cruel Homeless Encampments
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) joined Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), to announce the introduction of No Homeless Detention Ce
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Real Safety AI Foundation Urges Inclusion of Instructional Delivery Data in National Special Education Spending Study
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To: Matt Soldner, National Center for Education Statistics, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education
Re: Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; National Special Education Spending Study
Docket No.: ED-2026-SCC-2674 OMB Control No.: 1850-1000
Citation: 91 Fed. Reg. 52,298 (Aug. 13,
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Rep. Foster Introduces Bill to Improve Financial Sector Security Amid Rising AI Risks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Foster Introduces Bill to Improve Financial Sector Security Amid Rising AI Risks
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Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced legislation to strengthen oversight of technology service providers that support the financial services industry as advances in artificial intelligence (AI) create new risks for financial institutions and their customers.
The Strengthening Oversight for the Financ
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Rep. Ramirez, 47 Co-signers Issue Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following letter with 47 co-signers to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Markwayne Mullin
Secretary
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
2800 Nebraska Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20528
Secretary Mullin:
We write with profound alarm and outrage regarding the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) $16.7 million contract to outfit Immigr
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Reps. Houchin and Kelly Bill to Close Rural Broadband Gaps Clears Subcommittee Markup
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Houchin and Kelly Bill to Close Rural Broadband Gaps Clears Subcommittee Markup
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WASHINGTON-Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02)'s bipartisan bill, the Data Broadband Reporting and Integration Deployment in Geographically Essential Areas (Data BRIDGE) Act, was reported today favorably out of the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Communications & Techn
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Songs, Stories, & Sundaes: APSU music therapy program hosting free community event Sept. 13
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 2 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Songs, Stories, & Sundaes: APSU music therapy program hosting free community event Sept. 13
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An APSU music therapy student works with children during the program's Spectrum Families of Clarksville Music Therapy Day. | Photo by Sean McCully
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University's Department of Music, with support from the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, will present "Song
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Subcommittee on Worker & Family Support Ranking Member Davis Issues Statement at Hearing on Federal Support Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support, issued the following opening statement on Sept. 1, 2026, at a hearing Hearing on federal support programs:
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Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding this hearing so that our subcommittee can discuss the serious challenges facing working parents and what we in Congress should do.
The 30th Anniversary of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families progra
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Troutman Pepper Locke Adds Labor and Employment Partner Lauren Emery in Chicago
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Adds Labor and Employment Partner Lauren Emery in Chicago
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CHICAGO - Lauren Emery has joined Troutman Pepper Locke's Labor and Employment Practice Group as a partner in the Chicago office. As former senior staff counsel to the chairman of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), she brings significant experience handling NLRB proceedings and mana
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WGN Radio's Mary Sandberg Boyle Named Finalist In Radio Ink's 34th Annual Radio Wayne Awards
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
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WGN Radio's Mary Sandberg Boyle Named Finalist In Radio Ink's 34th Annual Radio Wayne Awards
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First Female Vice President and General Manager in WGN Radio's History Recognized Among the Finalists for General Manager of the Year
Chicago, IL - WGN Radio's Mary Sandberg Boyle has once again been selected as a finalist for General Manager of the Year
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What to read during America's 250th anniversary
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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What to read during America's 250th anniversary
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Since its founding in 1776, the United States has transformed as a country and a society. The University of Chicago Press has published books on nearly every phase of that national journey, from the colonial economy to modern arguments over liberalism.
"The University of Chicago Press is proud of its legacy of publishing books that deeply inform our unde
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Work & Welfare Subcommittee Chairman LaHood Opening Statement at Hearing on the 30th Anniversary of Welfare Reform: No Government Program Can Substitute the Stability, Confidence, Purpose, and Connection to Community
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, issued the following statement on Sept. 1, 2026:
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Work & Welfare Subcommittee Chairman LaHood Opening Statement at Hearing on the 30th Anniversary of Welfare Reform: No Government Program Can Substitute the Stability, Confidence, Purpose, and Connection to Community that Meaningful Work Can Provide
Ways and Means Subcommittee Chairman Darin LaHood (IL-16) delivered
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Written Testimony of Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director: Moms Are Working Hard, Playing by the Rules, But Unable to Make Ends Meet
BELLEVUE, Washington, Sept. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release:
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Written Testimony of Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director: Moms Are Working Hard, Playing by the Rules, But Unable to Make Ends Meet
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Submitted to the Work & Welfare Subcommittee of the House Ways & Means Committee for the Hearing on Welfare Reform at 30: Restoring the Promise of Wo
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