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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Saturday August 03, 2024 ( 8 items )  

ABYC Publishes Updated Standards for Boat Building and Repair
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has published its 64th supplement of the Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft. This annual publication provides the international marine industry with the latest updates to boat building and repair standards used for more than 90% of boats constructed in North America. This year's supplement includes  more

ACS Leads Development of New CMS Age Friendly Hospital Measure to Improve Care of Older Adult Patients
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2024: * * * Growing senior population requires new strategies to improve care and reduce costs * * * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new Age Friendly Hospital Measure Thursday based on work by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and designed to improve the care and outcomes of older adult patients. This measure, which becomes effective January 1, 2025, w  more

Boating Industry Applauds Advancement of Key Infrastructure Bills: the LAKES Act and EXPLORE Act
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The recreational boating industry, which generates more than $230 billion in economic impact and creates more than 812,000 jobs, applauds the recent advancement of two important pieces of legislation that strengthen the $1.1 trillion outdoor recreation economy. LAKES Act included in WRDA The Lake Access Keeping Economies Strong (LAKES) act, introduced by Reps. Wes  more

Highlights from National Marine Trades Council Annual Conference
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The National Marine Trades Council (NMTC), hosted by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA), wrapped up its annual conference last week in Stillwater, Minn. The meeting, which took place July 22-25, brought together industry leaders, association representatives, and key stakeholders for a series of insightful discussions, presentations, and networki  more

New tech employment data reflects broader slowdown in US hiring
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Aug. 2 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: Hiring activity in the technology sector and the broader tech workforce took a step back in July, mirroring national labor market data that revealed a slowdown in job growth, according to analysis by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the tech industry and workforce. The tech industry shed an estimated 9,162 jobs last month, CompTIA's analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BL  more

NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer on Fox News: "The NOAA rule will devastate the marine industry"
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: On August 2, NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer joined Fox News to discuss the proposed NOAA vessel speed rule and the negative consequences the rule will inflict on American businesses, workers, and coastal economies if enacted. "If this rule becomes law, it's going to be devastating to the marine industry," Hugelmeyer told Fox News reporter David Kennedy. R  more

Potential Staffing Costs for New VA Records System Worry Lawmakers
WASHINGTON, July 31 [Category: National Defense] -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: Editor's note: This article by Patricia Kime originally appeared on Military.com, a leading source of news for the military and veteran community. The introduction of the Oracle Cerner electronic health records system at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois, has lawmakers questioning the future of the program at the Department   more

Strategic Management Society: Celebrating Excellence - SRF Grant Dissertation Recipients Shine in Prestigious Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- The Strategic Management Society issued the following agency statement on Aug. 2, 2024: * * * As we await the final announcements of the dissertation awards during the Academy of Management conference in August, it is clear that the impact of SRF grants extends far beyond financial support. These grants act as catalysts for rigorous research that will shape the future of the strategic management field. The awards honor individual accomplishments and highlight the i  more