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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for 2025-05-29 ( 22 items ) |
AANA Powers Targeted Focused Learning for Aspiring Nurse Anesthetists (10)
ROSEMONT, Illinois, May 28 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release:
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AANA Powers Targeted Focused Learning for Aspiring Nurse Anesthetists
Rosemont, Ill. -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) is pleased to announce CRNA Insight, created in partnership with the California Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (CANA) and designed to help Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN more PR
Advocate Health and The Joint Commission Advancing Quality and Safety for Patients and Communities (10)
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, May 29 -- The Joint Commission, an organization that says it assists public health agencies, health care organizations, health ministries and others to improve the quality and safety of patient care, issued the following news release:
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Advocate Health and The Joint Commission Advancing Quality and Safety for Patients and Communities
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, and OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois - Advocate Health and The Joint Commission have announced a collaborati more PR
As Consumer Confidence Rebounds in May, Mixed Economic Picture for Recreational Boating Continues (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 28 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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As Consumer Confidence Rebounds in May, Mixed Economic Picture for Recreational Boating Continues
Yesterday, the Conference Board reported their Consumer Confidence Index (r) for May 2025, showing a rise by 12.3 points to 98.0, marking the largest monthly gain in four years and ending a five-month decline. This uptick is attributed to improved consumer expec more PR
BLS - Midwest Region Issues Report Entitled 'Indiana Job Openings and Labor Turnover - March 2025' (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 27, 2025, entitled "Indiana Job Openings and Labor Turnover - March 2025":
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Indiana had 153,000 job openings in March 2025, compared to 157,000 openings in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wilson noted that the job openings rate in Indiana was more PR
BLS - Midwest Region Issues Report Entitled 'Minnesota Job Openings and Labor Turnover - March 2025' (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 27, entitled "Minnesota Job Openings and Labor Turnover - March 2025":
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Minnesota had 187,000 job openings in March 2025, compared to 184,000 openings in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wilson noted that the job openings rate in Minnesota was more PR
BLS - Midwest Region Issues Report Entitled 'Nebraska Job Openings and Labor Turnover - March 2025' (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 27, 2025, entitled "Nebraska Job Openings and Labor Turnover - March 2025":
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Nebraska had 49,000 job openings in March 2025, compared to 48,000 openings in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wilson noted that the job openings rate in Nebraska was more PR
Congressmen Krishnamoorthi and Moore Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Electronics Manufacturing to America and Strengthen Supply Chains (10)
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congressmen Krishnamoorthi and Moore Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Electronics Manufacturing to America and Strengthen Supply Chains
WASHINGTON - Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Blake Moore (R-UT) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation to bolster domestic printed circuit board (PCB) and integrated circuit substrate production, which will strengthen U.S. supply chain more PR
Duckworth Joins Ossoff, Kelly in Reigniting Push to Ban Congressional Stock Trading (10)
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Joins Ossoff, Kelly in Reigniting Push to Ban Congressional Stock Trading
May 27, 2025
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators John Ossoff (D-GA) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) in reintroducing legislation to ban stock trading by Members of Congress. The Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act would require all members of Congress, their spouses and dependent c more PR
Durbin Requests Information from FDA on How the Agency Will Regulate Prescription Drug Advertisements Following Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Requests Information from FDA on How the Agency Will Regulate Prescription Drug Advertisements Following Cuts
May 27, 2025
Drug manufacturers in the United States spend approximately $6 billion annually on commercials, Durbin has introduced bipartisan legislation to address Big Pharma's deceptive advertisements
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today sent a l more PR
EPA to Hold June 4 Public Hearing on cleanup Plan for Johns Manville Corp Superfund Site in Waukegan, Illinois (10)
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA to Hold June 4 Public Hearing on cleanup Plan for Johns Manville Corp Superfund Site in Waukegan, Illinois
The public comment period for the cleanup plan starts today, May 28
CHICAGO (May 28, 2025) - On Wednesday, June 4, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public hearing on the proposed cleanup at the nature preserve at the Johns Manville Corp Superfund site in Waukegan, Illi more PR
JLL Continues to Revolutionize AI Applications with JLL Property Assistant (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 28 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, posted the following news release:
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JLL Continues to Revolutionize AI Applications with JLL Property Assistant
JLL (NYSE: JLL) today announced JLL Property Assistant, the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant designed for real estate owners spanning retail, industrial and office properties. Leveraging the power of JLL Falcon, the industry's first comprehensive AI more PR
Join ANS for the 2025 Annual Conference (10)
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, May 27 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news:
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Join ANS for the 2025 Annual Conference
The American Nuclear Society's 2025 Annual Conference is right around the corner, taking place June 15-18 in Chicago at the Downtown Marriott.
Make sure to register for the meeting, make hotel reservations, and see the full conference program.
The Annual Conference is an opportunity to take part in one of the largest gatherings of nuc more PR
King Charles Delivers Speech from the Throne, Outlines Ambitious Economic and Infrastructure Agenda for Canada (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 28 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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King Charles Delivers Speech from the Throne, Outlines Ambitious Economic and Infrastructure Agenda for Canada
On May 27, King Charles delivered Canada's Speech from the Throne in Ottawa -- this historic moment marked only the third time the monarch has delivered the throne speech; his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, did so in 1957 and 1977. The speech, primaril more PR
Kirkland Awarded "Legacy Award" at 2025 Safe Haven Awards (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Awarded "Legacy Award" at 2025 Safe Haven Awards
Immigration Equality (IE) honored Kirkland with its inaugural "Legacy Award" at the 2025 Safe Haven awards, recognizing the Firm's long-standing partnership with IE and deep commitment to advocating for LGBTQ+ immigrants.
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Original text here: https://www.kirkland.com/news/award/2025/05/safe-haven-awards more PR
Kirkland Recognized With "Outstanding Pro Bono Partnership" Award (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Recognized With "Outstanding Pro Bono Partnership" Award
The Catholic Charities ILS Pro Bono Program named Kirkland a recipient of the "Outstanding Pro Bono Partnership" award for its exceptional contributions to Catholic Charities and its ongoing commitment to providing pro bono legal services to immigrant survivors of domestic violence.
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Law360 Pulse Summer Associates Survey (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Law360 Pulse Summer Associates Survey
In Law360 Pulse's annual summer associate survey, Kirkland was ranked No. 1 by law students for the fourth consecutive year as the preferred destination for summer associateships.
Survey results available to subscribers
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Original text here: https://www.kirkland.com/news/in-the-news/2025/05/law360-pulse-summer-associates-su more PR
Menopause drug Duavee may help prevent invasive breast cancer, clinical trial finds (10)
EVANSTON, Illinois, May 29 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Menopause drug Duavee may help prevent invasive breast cancer, clinical trial finds
* Duavee slowed cell growth in women with non-invasive breast cancer
* Already approved for menopausal symptoms, Duavee didn't affect quality of life in participants
* May offer safe option for women with menopausal symptoms concerned about developing invasive breast cancer
CHICAGO --- A drug already approve more PR
PESP Joins 16 Organizations in Urging the DOJ to Prioritize Stronger Antitrust Enforcement in Healthcare (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 29 -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news:
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PESP joins 16 organizations in urging the DOJ to prioritize stronger antitrust enforcement in healthcare
PESP and several leading organizations, including the American Economic Liberties Project, Americans for Financial Reform, and Community Catalyst, have joined forces to urge the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to prioritize and strengthen antitrust enforcement in the healthcare sector. The more PR
PESP Report Reveals Private Equity's Failed Bet on Value-based Care, Leading to Bankruptcies and Consolidation (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 29 (TNSrpt) -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news:
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PESP report reveals private equity's failed bet on value-based care, leading to bankruptcies and consolidation
A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project exposes the risks of private equity investments in value-based care (VBC) providers, detailing how debt-based financial strategies have led to bankruptcies, clinic closures, and healthcare consolidation, impacting vulne more PR
PFAS could be replaced with safe graphene oxide solution (10)
EVANSTON, Illinois, May 28 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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PFAS could be replaced with safe graphene oxide solution
* Scientists developed a new material that is resistant to oil, water and grease
* Derived from graphene oxide, material is non-toxic, recyclable and compostable
* In new tests, small amounts of the material increased barrier performance and paper strength by 30 to 50% over commercial products
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern University more PR
Statement from Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Trump Administration's Student Visa Freeze and Social Media Vetting Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Statement from Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Trump Administration's Student Visa Freeze and Social Media Vetting Proposal
SCHAUMBURG, IL - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's decision (link is external) to freeze new student visa interviews:
"I strongly oppose the Trump Administration's reckless decision to freeze new more PR
Thomas More Society and Voices for Life Defend Access to Abortion Records in Court (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 29 -- Thomas More Society, a national public interest law firm defending life, family and freedom, issued the following news:
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Thomas More Society and Voices For Life Defend Access to Abortion Records In Court
South Bend, IN - Thomas More Society attorneys on behalf of Voices for Life, filed their opening appellate brief in Court of Appeals of Indiana to defend Voices for Life's right to access and review Terminated Pregnancy Reports (TPRs) to improve maternal heal more PR
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