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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for 2026-04-13 ( 14 items )  
AAR to Host 2026 Investor Day (10)
WOOD DALE, Illinois, April 6 -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, issued the following news release: * * * AAR to host 2026 Investor Day AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, will host an Investor Day on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in New York City beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. AAR's Chairman, President and CEO, John M. Holmes; CFO, Dylan Wolin; and other senior leaders will present a comprehensive overview of the Co more PR

Amp Americas Urges Treasury and IRS to Finalize Key Provisions for Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit (10)
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Amp Americas, a Chicago, Illinois-based developer and operator of renewable natural gas (RNG) projects from dairy waste, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. Amp Americas emphasized the critical role this credit plays in supporting rural economies, dairy farmers, and environmental goals through methane mitigation and renewable energy production. Amp Americas highlighted the su more ST

Center for Immigration Studies Director Vaughan Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following testimony by Jessica M. Vaughan, director of policy studies at the Center for Immigration Studies, from a March 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Protecting American Citizenship II: Federalism, Sanctuary Cities, and the Rule of Law": * * * Thank you, Chairman Schmitt, for the opportunity to testify. Today there are 13 states and about 100 localities that have adopted sanctuary policies. We estimate that more than half of the illegal immigrant populat more PR

Chicagoland Apartment Association Highlights Complexities of Rental Fee Transparency in Comment to Federal Trade Commission (10)
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Chicagoland Apartment Association (CAA), representing over 325,000 apartment homes across Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on unfair or deceptive rental housing fee practices. The CAA urged the FTC to carefully consider the distinctive characteristics of rental housing transactions and the industry's regulatory environment before implementing any fee transparency rules. In its comment, the associatio more ST

Clean Fuels Alliance America Urges EPA to Include Biomass-Based Diesel in Clean School Bus Program Guidance (10)
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Clean Fuels Alliance America, a trade association representing biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel sectors, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding guidance development for alternative fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure under the Clean School Bus funding programs. The organization advocates for including biomass-based diesel fuels as eligible options in the Clean School Bus program to achieve immediate environmental, health, and economic b more ST

Growmark Submits Public Comment Letter to U.S. Department of Treasury on IRS Clean Fuel Production Credit Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- GROWMARK, an agricultural cooperative serving nearly 400,000 customers across North America, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury regarding the Internal Revenue Service's proposed rules for Section 45Z of the clean fuel production credit. The cooperative, headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, highlighted the importance of this credit as a critical mechanism to expand market opportunities and support the biofuel industry. In its letter to the IRS, GROWMARK acknowledged the value of the a more ST

IL Corn Growers Association Advocates for Practical Framework in EPA Conservation Program Development (10)
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The IL Corn Growers Association (IL Corn) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's development of Qualified Conservation Programs (QCPs) related to Endangered Species Act (ESA) Strategies. Representing 50,000 farmers growing over 11 million acres of corn in Illinois, IL Corn emphasized the importance of conservation practices that align with both environmental goals and the economic realities of farming. In the letter, IL Corn highlighted its Precisio more ST

IL Corn Growers Association Urges IRS to Finalize Regulations for Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit (10)
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The IL Corn Growers Association submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service regarding the proposed regulations implementing Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. Representing 50,000 farmers across Illinois who cultivate over 11 million acres of corn, the organization emphasized the critical role of this tax credit in supporting American farmers and advancing sustainable agricultural and fuel production practices. As the second-largest corn-producing state, Illinois supplies nearly 40 percent of more ST

Ill. Board of Higher Education Urges Changes to Workforce Pell Regulations for Student and Program Benefits (10)
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The Illinois Board of Higher Education has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Postsecondary Education within the U.S. Department of Education regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell grants. The IBHE expressed support for the department's efforts to implement Workforce Pell provisions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act but recommended several adjustments to ensure high-quality training and meaningful student outcome more ST

Ill. Commerce and Economic Opportunity Supports Workforce Pell Expansion With Recommendations for Rulemaking (10)
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the state's agency responsible for economic and workforce development and administration of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I Programs, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Postsecondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education. The letter addresses the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell, specifically concerning Pell Grant exclusion r more ST

Ill. Employment Security Dept. Supports Workforce Pell Grant Expansion While Urging Flexible Placement Rate Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The Illinois Department of Employment Security submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell. The state agency responsible for unemployment insurance administration, employment services, and labor market information in Illinois expressed support for the Department of Education's advancement of Workforce Pell provisions established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The more ST

Middlesex County Bar Association Opposes DOJ Rule on Review of Attorneys' Conduct (10)
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The Middlesex County Bar Association (MCBA), representing 1,500 members in New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) strongly opposing the agency's proposed rule amendment titled "Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys." The MCBA expressed concerns that the proposed rule would improperly exclude past and current DOJ attorneys from thorough investigations by state bar associations and other independent governing bodies responsi more ST

Motorola Solutions Extends Resilient, Mission-Critical Communications and AI With T-Satellite From T-Mobile (10)
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, April 7 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release: * * * Motorola Solutions Extends Resilient, Mission-Critical Communications and AI with T-Satellite from T-Mobile CHICAGO - Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) and T-Mobile today announced a collaboration to bring satellite connectivity to Motorola Solutions' APX NEXT smart radios. The radios, designed to intelligently unify networks including land mobile radio (LMR), 5G and Wi-Fi, can now operate leveraging T-Priority from T-Mobile - bringing first responders more PR

Women Employed Urges Department of Education to Enhance Workforce Pell Grant Implementation (10)
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Women Employed, a Chicago, Illinois-based workforce equity organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Workforce Pell Grants. The organization emphasized the importance of expanding access to workforce training programs that align with industry needs, particularly benefiting women across diverse communities seeking fair wages and career advancement opportunities. The group highlighted the critical role Workforce Pell Grants play in  more ST