Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois
ACES: Shavonne Mott, 2023 Holden Diversity Fellow, is Right Where She's Supposed to Be
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, July 2 -- ACES-The Society for Editing issued the following news:
Shavonne Mott, a 2023 Holden Diversity Fellow, works for the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory but she can't talk about it.
Some things she can say:
* Working with engineers is an ongoing theme in her life.
* Her professional experience as a technical writer has come in handy, as has a previous office administration job.
* Her master's degree in creative technology from Middlesex
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ACLU Of Illinois Responds to Supreme Court Decision on Presidential Immunity
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following statement on July 1, 2024:
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This morning the Supreme Court of the United States found that former Presidents of the United States have unfettered immunity from prosecution in the conduct of their official acts. In response to the ruling, the ACLU of Illinois issued the following statement:
The Supreme Court majority's decision today granting sweeping immunity for much of the former President'
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AHIMA Welcomes Jennifer Mueller, MBA, RHIA, SHIMSS, FACHE, FAHIMA as Senior Vice President of Health Information Career Advancement
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- The American Health Information Management Association issued the following news release:
Jennifer Mueller, MBA, RHIA, SHIMSS, FACHE, FAHIMA, will join AHIMA as the senior vice president of Health Information Career Advancement, effective July 29, 2024. Jennifer brings a deep understanding of the industry and a passion for advancing the field of health information (HI).
In her new role, Jennifer will lead AHIMA in assessing the professional and training needs of th
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ALA Nominating Committee Seeks ALA President-Elect, ALA Treasurer, & ALA Councilor at Large Candidates for 2025 Election
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release:
The American Library Association (ALA) thrives thanks to the energy, diversity, and commitment of its members and leaders. The Nominating Committee encourages members to consider serving the association in various leadership positions. The association should reflect the diversity of our membership, including diverse experiences, races, genders, ethnicities, and both new and experienced members. Curr
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Alzheimer's Association Welcomes U.S. FDA Approval of Kisunla
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
The Alzheimer's Association celebrates today's U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) action to approve Kisunla(TM) (donanemab, Eli Lilly) for the treatment of people living with early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease, which includes mild cognitive impairment and the mild dementia stage of Alzheimer's disease, with confirmed amyloid plaques.
"This is real progress. Today's approval allow
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ASSP Appoints Bell as Board's New Public Director
PARK RIDGE, Illinois, July 2 -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following news release:
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) welcomed a new member to its leadership team on July 1. The Board of Directors appointed Philip K. Bell to a three-year term as the Society's public director - a volunteer board position created in 2015 to gain a corporate perspective from outside the occupational safety and health profession.
"Philip's leadership and business exper
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ASSP Statement on OSHA's Proposed Heat Rule
PARK RIDGE, Illinois, July 3 -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following statement on July 2, 2024:
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The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the world's oldest professional safety organization with 35,000 members around the globe, releases the following statement in response to OSHA's proposed rule on heat injury and illness prevention. This statement is attributed to ASSP President Pam Walaski, CSP, FASSP:
"ASSP is a strong advocate of OSHA's effor
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Chicago Teachers Union Makes Most Extreme Contract Demands in U.S.
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 (TNSres) -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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Illinois Policy Institute analysis shows the contract and radical demands could cost Chicagoans $51.5 billion or more
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As the Chicago Teachers Union pushes for a contract that could cost taxpayers $51.5 billion or more, no other major city has allowed such extreme or pricey demands.
Almost none of CTU's extreme political demands were identified in teachers union contracts in New
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HCA Healthcare Newest AANA Champion Corporate Partner
ROSEMONT, Illinois, July 2 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release:
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) proudly announces HCA Healthcare has joined the AANA Corporate Partner Program as a Champion Partner, AANA's highest level of sponsorship.
This partnership underscores HCA Healthcare's commitment to advancing the practice of nurse anesthesiology and supporting AANA's mission. The Champion Partner status indicates a substantial
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Historic Agreement Signed to Keep Invasive Carp Out of the Great Lakes
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes posted the following news release on July 1, 2024:
Today, a coalition of environmental, conservation, and advocacy groups celebrated the announcement that Illinois Governor Pritzker, Michigan Governor Whitmer and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) signed a historic Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) to begin construction on the Brandon Road Project to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes.
The thousands of businesses
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IIDA AND ALA HONOR 2024 ALA/IIDA LIBRARY INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDS BEST OF COMPETITION WINNER
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- The International Interior Design Association issued the following news release:
International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and the American Library Association (ALA) are pleased to honor firm Gensler in collaboration with Luckett & Farley as the Best of Competition winner of the 2024 ALA/IIDA Library Design Awards for the Western Kentucky University Commons at Helm Library interior renovation.
This biennial competition honors excellence in library interior d
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Immigrant-Led Organizations Condemn Implementation of New Florida Law (HB433), Putting Outdoor Workers at Greater Risk of Death
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- Alianza Americas issued the following news release on July 1, 2024:
Today, July 1st, 2024, Florida's HB-433 goes into effect, potentially risking the lives of hundreds of thousands of low-wage workers toiling in the summer sun and exposing themselves to heat, illness, and even death. To be very clear, these provisions prohibit local protection standards that exceed federal or state regulations on employee monitoring and protection, including water consumption, cooli
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Journal of Marketing: The Importance of Self Delivery in Online Retail: Build Your Own Delivery Service to Increase Customer Trust and Boost Sales in the Digital Economy
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 (TNSres) -- The Journal of Marketing, a part of the American Marketing Association, issued the following news release:
Researchers from Sichuan University, Tsinghua University, and University of California Davis published a new Journal of Marketing study that examines when and how a company's own delivery services affect customers' behaviors and online retailers' sales performance.
The study, forthcoming in the Journal of Marketing, is titled "How Own Delivery Service
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National Climate Action Strategy Unveiled at ALA Annual Conference
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release:
Library workers recognize that climate change is one of the biggest challenges to their communities, and a partnership between the American Library Association and the Sustainable Libraries Initiative addresses that challenge.
A working group -- comprising talented leaders from many sectors throughout the association working on sustainability -- has created resources for library workers, including
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New White Paper: Guidance for Addressing Dementia in the Workplace
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 (TNSres) -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following news release on July 1, 2024:
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* As U.S. workforce ages, cognitive impairment in workplaces is on the rise
* New paper from Alzheimer's Association and Bank of America encourages companies to create and foster dementia-friendly workplaces
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A new white paper released today by the Alzheimer's Association and Bank of America offers guidance aimed at helping U.S. employers navigate a growing concern
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NSSF REACTS TO SCOTUS DENIAL OF ILLINOIS MSR BAN CHALLENGE
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
NSSF(R), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is disappointed by the U.S. Supreme Court's denial of a writ of certiorari in Barnett v. Raoul, one of several challenges to Illinois' bans on Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs) and standard-capacity magazines. The decision not to review the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit's decision at this early stage of the litigation,
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Program Pays Illinois Farmers to Improve Soil Health
DECATUR, Illinois, July 3 -- The American Farmland Trust issued the following news release:
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Farmers Can Reduce Emissions While Increasing Farm Profitability
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American Farmland Trust and ADM are launching the next season of a program that supports Illinois's farmers and the environment. The ADM re:generations program in Illinois encourages farmers to incorporate regenerative agriculture practices into their operations while offering financial incentives for doing so. Enrollment beg
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Reeling in Success: Illinois Commits to Invasive Carp Barrier Project
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 2 -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release:
In a significant step toward preserving the Great Lakes, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed the Project Partnership Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, greenlighting the crucial Brandon Road Lock and Dam project. This agreement is pivotal in preventing invasive carp from entering Lake Michigan and threatening the Great Lakes ecosystem.
"Signing the Brandon Road Project agre
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Safety Resources to Help Your Boating Customers Navigate the Busy Holiday Weekend on the Water
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release:
As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches and many take to the water to celebrate, there are a number of boating safety resources members can share with their customers, networks and stakeholders.
Discover Boating has compiled numerous articles and resources covering a variety of recreational boating safety topics, including the recent five-part safe boating
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Strategy Research Foundation - Call for Proposals Now Open
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 (TNSres) -- The Strategic Management Society issued the following news:
SMS is pleased to announce that the Strategy Research Foundation (SRF) is now accepting proposals for its grant-funding programs. The Strategy Research Foundation aims to support scholars in advancing knowledge within the field of strategic management. The purpose of the SRF is to aid the development of scholars who generate new knowledge in the field of strategic management -- knowledge that will
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U.S. Recreational Boating Industry Begins Rolling Out Sustainable Marine Fuels with Pilot Program in Florida
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release:
PANAMA CITY, Fla., July 2, 2024 - On the heels of new research investigating a variety of technologies to further reduce the 0.1% of global carbon emissions from recreational boating, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today announced a first-ever pilot program for rolling out one of the portfolio of solutions--sustainable marine fuels. The pilot p
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University of Leeds Professor Anwesha Sarkar Honored With IFT's Research & Development Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release:
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is pleased to announce that Anwesha Sarkar, PhD, Professor of Colloids and Surfaces at University of Leeds, has been awarded IFT's Research & Development Award, which honors individual or team accomplishments in research and d
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