Friday - March 27, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois

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Impact of Tariffs on Consumers and the Property Casualty Insurance Industry
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Impact of Tariffs on Consumers and the Property Casualty Insurance Industry * Currently, about 6 out of every 10 auto replacement parts used in U.S. auto shop repairs are imported from Mexico, Canada, and China. If parts become more expensive, car owners will pay more each time they need something fixed. Repairs would also take longer if the supply c  more
K-12 school librarians invited to apply for the annual $5,000 Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * K-12 school librarians invited to apply for the annual $5,000 Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award CHICAGO -- School librarians are invited to apply for a $5,000 annual award recognizing outstanding humanities programming in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Nominations for the 2025 Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award will be accepted until May 1, 202  more
NMMA Welcomed New Members in January
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Welcomed New Members in January NMMA is proud to welcome 6 new members in January. As members of NMMA, our new, valued stakeholders have taken an active role in the success and vitality of the marine industry. NMMA would like to thank them for driving the association's strategic initiatives to advocate for marine businesses and grow recreational boating  more
Now is the time for Cigna to commit to a broader set of reforms
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Now is the time for Cigna to commit to a broader set of reforms Statement attributable to: Bruce A. Scott, M.D. President, American Medical Association "The AMA is pleased that Cigna announced their intention to implement 'tangible actions' to improve health care including changes to their prior authorization processes. Now we await action. "Last month marked the  more
Setting the Record Straight about FEMA and Hurricane Helene Insurance Claims Payments
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Setting the Record Straight about FEMA and Hurricane Helene Insurance Claims Payments * Hurricane Helene hit the Southeast in September 2024 and was the deadliest mainland U.S. storm since Katrina. * Helene caused between $80-110 billion in economic losses, including roughly $60 billion in North Carolina. * The Federal Emergency Management Age  more
Study Identifies Large Overlap Between Children With Autism and Those With Medical Complexity, Analyzes Costs of Services
ITASCA, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: * * * Study Identifies Large Overlap Between Children With Autism and Those With Medical Complexity, Analyzes Costs of Services A Pediatrics study finds extensive overlap in children with autism and children with medical complexity and observes that these groups are generally treated separately in services, research and policy. The study, "Autism and Medical Complexity among Children in the U.S,"  more