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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Friday April 11, 2025 ( 10 items )  

Administration Pauses Most Reciprocal Tariffs, Increases Duties on China
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Administration Pauses Most Reciprocal Tariffs, Increases Duties on China On April 9, President Trump announced a 90-day pause on the country-specific reciprocal tariffs, applicable to countries not currently imposing retaliatory measures against the United States. A 10% universal tariff rate is still in effect for all trade partners except China, where the  more

ANS 2025 Annual Conference details
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, April 9 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS 2025 Annual Conference details The American Nuclear Society's 2025 Annual Conference will take place June 15-18 this year in Chicago at the Downtown Marriott. The conference is an opportunity to take part in one of the largest gatherings of nuclear professionals in the country and engage with leaders from across the nuclear science and technology landscape. In addition to   more

Bill to Protect Consumer Choice in Water Heaters Moves to President's Desk
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * Bill to protect consumer choice in water heaters moves to President's desk WASHINGTON - The American Gas Association applauds swift action in the 119th Congress to protect consumer choice with the passage of a Congressional Review Act resolution through both chambers to roll back a Biden-era regulation to block the sale of instantaneous natural gas water heaters. The resolution introduced in   more

Brookfield Zoo Chicago Offers Complimentary Admission for Low-Income Families Through Museums for All
BROOKFIELD, Illinois, April 10 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Brookfield Zoo Chicago Offers Complimentary Admission for Low-Income Families through Museums for All New program amplifies Brookfield Zoo Chicago's 'Zoo for All' initiative by providing more opportunities for community members to connect with wildlife and nature Brookfield Zoo Chicago is offering complimentary admission for low-income families through Museums for All, a signature access program  more

Crystal L. Mackall, MD, FAACR, Recognized with the 2025 AACR-Cancer Research Institute Lloyd J. Old Award in Cancer Immunology
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Crystal L. Mackall, MD, FAACR, Recognized with the 2025 AACR-Cancer Research Institute Lloyd J. Old Award in Cancer Immunology CHICAGO - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)- Cancer Research Institute (CRI) Lloyd J. Old Award in Cancer Immunology will be presented to Crystal L. Mackall, MD, Fellow of the AACR Academy, during the AACR   more

EU Delays Retaliatory Tariffs Following U.S. Tariff Pause
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * EU Delays Retaliatory Tariffs Following U.S. Tariff Pause In a significant development for international trade, the European Union (EU) has announced a 90-day suspension of its planned countermeasures against U.S. tariffs. This decision follows President Donald Trump's recent move to pause the implementation of certain tariffs, signaling a potential easing  more

HACU appoints director of Midwestern Regional Office
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 10 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU appoints director of Midwestern Regional Office April 10, 2025 # SAN ANTONIO - The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the appointment of Gilberto Ruiz as director of state government relations of its Midwestern Regional Office in Chicago. Ruiz will oversee HACU's legislative agenda on state government issues  more

IMLS Cuts Put America's Public Libraries at Risk
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 10 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * IMLS Cuts Put America's Public Libraries at Risk Public libraries are essential infrastructure in every American community, and that especially is so during times of economic uncertainty. The elimination of federal funding for public libraries will be felt in every community across the country, and particularly in rural areas. Public libraries provide people with job   more

Michigan Governor and House Speaker Working to Keep Invasive Carp Out of the Great Lakes
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Governor and House Speaker Working to Keep Invasive Carp Out of the Great Lakes CHICAGO, IL (April 10, 2025) - Yesterday, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Speaker of the Michigan House Matt Hall engaged with the White House on finalizing the pending Brandon Road invasive carp barrier project. After more than a decade of planning and design, the Brandon Road project was sched  more

Senator Murkowski, Congresswoman Kelly Honored by the American Lung Association for Work to Improve Lung Health
WASHINGTON, April 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Lung Association posted the following news release: * * * Senator Murkowski, Congresswoman Kelly Honored by the American Lung Association for Work to Improve Lung Health Yesterday, the American Lung Association presented its Lung Health Research Champion Award to Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and its Public Health Champion Award to Representative Robin Kelly (D-Illinois) for their leadership and support in efforts to improve lun  more