Tuesday - April 14, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois

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IFT Releases New Compensation and Career Path Report Highlighting the Latest Trends in Food Science Careers
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 (TNSres) -- 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, has released its 2024 Compensation and Career Path Report examining career trends in the science of food including compensation, job satisfaction, and workplace challenges. The comprehensive resource is an invaluable   more
Key Committee Holds Hearing on Bills Supported by Recreational Boating Industry
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 8 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee recently held a legislative hearing on four key bills supported by the recreational boating industry, including H.R.8704 - a bill that would delay National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) proposed speed restrictions for boats 35-65 feet through 2030 and invest in t  more
Lori M. Wemhoff, Joins American Health Information Management Association as Chief Marketing Officer
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 -- The American Health Information Management Association issued the following news release: Lori M. Wemhoff, will join AHIMA as its new chief marketing officer (CMO) effective July 15, 2024. In this role, Lori will serve as a critical member of the executive team, contributing to the strategy and growth plans of AHIMA. As the new CMO for AHIMA, Lori will spearhead the organization's audience growth initiatives, partnering with leaders across the organization to achie  more
NFA Orders California Firm Rimar Capital LLC and Its Principal Itai Royi Liptz to Withdraw From NFA Membership and Principal Status and Not Reapply for 30 Months
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 -- The National Futures Association issued the following news release: NFA has ordered Rimar Capital LLC (Rimar Capital), an NFA Member commodity trading advisor located in Burlingame, California, and Itai Royi Liptz (Liptz), an associated person (AP) and a principal of Rimar Capital and an NFA Associate, to withdraw from and not reapply for NFA membership and principal status for 30 months. If either Rimar Capital or Liptz seeks NFA membership or principal status foll  more
NMMA Testifies to Protect Access to Marine Flares in California
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 8 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: NMMA was recently in Sacramento, Calif. to testify in opposition to SB 1066, a bill that would create an extended producer responsibility plan for pyrotechnic marine flares, including smoke flares and hand flares. These types of flares are shown to be among the most highly visible distress signals, especially in daylight when most recreational boaters are on the wat  more
This Shark Week, Keep Sharks Swimming With Shedd Aquarium
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release: * * * These misunderstood predators are fascinating animals - yet they face critical threats in the wild * * * Before humans, dinosaurs or trees, there were sharks. This Shark Week (July 7-13) and Shark and Ray Awareness Day (July 14), Shedd Aquarium is raising awareness on how 450 million years later, over 500 species of sharks still inhabit our blue planet, yet the threat of extinction looms large. Several speci  more