Day: January 30, 2013

Harris Ends Congressional Bid, Endorses Kelly

Chicago, Il–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2013. Today, state Senator Napoleon Harris ended his bid for Congress and endorsed the candidacy of Robin Kelly.  “Even though I am ending my bid for Congress today, I am still committed to fighting for the same causes that led me to enter this race,” Harris said. [Read More…]

CTA Ridership Reaches Highest Level in 22 Years

More than 13 million additional rides in 2012 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2013. CTA ridership in 2012 grew to its highest annual total in the last 22 years, rising 2.4 percent to 545.6 million rides for the year, as Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the CTA continued a historic level of investment in[Read More…]

Senators Kirk and Gillibrand Introduce First Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill of New Congress

Gillibrand-Kirk Gun Trafficking Prevention Bill Will Crack Down on the Flow of Illegal Guns and Gang Violence in Our Streets WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2013. U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) will introduce their bipartisan gun trafficking legislation later this morning to crack down on the daily flow of illegal[Read More…]

Energy Department Announces New SunShot Projects to Harness the Power of Big Data

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2013. As part of the Energy Department’s SunShot Initiative, the Department today announced seven data-driven projects to unearth new opportunities for reducing costs and accelerating solar energy deployment in the United States. These projects – located in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Texas – will result[Read More…]

Energy Department Expands Technical Assistance for Tribal Energy Projects

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2013. As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to help Tribal communities across the country enhance their energy security and build a sustainable energy future, the Energy Department today announced the second round of the Strategic Technical Assistance Response Team (START) Program, which provides federally recognized Tribal governments[Read More…]

EPA Moves to Ban 12 D-Con Mouse and Rat Control Products

Action Will Prevent Thousands of Accidental Exposures Among Children Each Year WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2013. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is moving to ban the sale of 12 D-Con mouse and rat poison products produced by Reckitt Benckiser Inc. because these products fail to comply with current EPA safety standards. Approximately[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Ranked Fourth State Nationally in Green Building Survey

New Study Lauds Governor’s Commitment to Sustainability Across Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2013. Governor Quinn today announced that Illinois has become a national leader in “green building,” according to a study released by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), which ranked the state fourth out of 50 states in new[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Announces $50 Million for Local Transportation Improvement Projects

Investment Will Fund 54 Community Projects, Including Bike Paths, Walking Trails, Beautification and Support More Than 400 Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn and Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider today announced a nearly $50 million investment in community transportation projects throughout Illinois. The latest round of funding through the[Read More…]

Tax Season Opens Today in Illinois

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2013. The Illinois Department of Revenue today announced that it will start accepting and processing tax returns filed electronically.  Once their federal tax returns have been completed, Illinois taxpayers have several options for filing their State returns.  WebFile, the Illinois Department of Revenue’s online filing system at tax.illinos.gov,[Read More…]

EU Report: Precautionary Approach Beneficial to Avoid Environmental Disasters

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2013. A new report, “Late lessons from early warnings: science, precaution, innovation,” from the European Environment Agency (EEA) concludes that concerns raised by the scientific community on bee death, genetically engineered (GE) food, and nanotechnology support the need for a precautionary approach to public policy. Significantly, the[Read More…]

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