Burden of Deductibles for Covered Workers Has Tripled Since 2008, Growing 8 Times Faster Than Wages CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—October 4, 2018 Contacts: Craig Palosky and Sue Ducat Annual family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose 5 percent to average $19,616 this year, extending a seven-year run of moderate increases, finds the 2018[Read More…]
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Trump Administration Admits to a “Secret” Cannabis Committee
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2018 By: Anthony Johnson BuzzFeed News originally revealed the existence of a Trump administration committee to wage a “secret war” on cannabis at the end of August, noting that federal officials were tired of the positive press regarding cannabis legalization and were calling upon various agencies to publish negative[Read More…]
All-Star Improv Cast to Help Build Blue Wave at October 3 Rally
Free October 3 rally features members of Second City, Annoyance, iO theaters CHICAGO, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2018 Contact: Marj Halperin Indivisible Chicago, a coalition of local, community-based chapters formed in the wake of Donald Trump’s election, is teaming up with Chicago’s legendary improv actors to inspire volunteers to get out[Read More…]
Friends and Benefactors of Southland College Prep Gift a Grand Piano to the School’s New Performing Arts Center
Richton Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2018 By: Richard Barry Sweet and mellow sounds of jazz, as it is meant to be enjoyed, flowed at Southland College Prep Charter High School’s recent benefit concert of “An Evening of Sophisticated Jazz by Ava Logan.” Logan, who has performed her versatile repertoire in clubs[Read More…]
Baby Trump Blimp Will Fly in Spokane Tuesday to Protest Trump-Pence Administration
Backbone Campaign, an advocacy organization based on Vashon Island, is bringing a 20’ blimp of Baby Trump to fly during VP Pence’s visit to Spokane on Tuesday. Spokane, Washington—(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2018 Contact: Bill Moyer, Executive Director, Backbone Campaign “The Vice President is complicit in an administration that continually engages in[Read More…]
Prairie State College to Hold 60th Anniversary Gala to Benefits Student Scholarships on Oct. 20
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2018 By: Prairie State College Media To celebrate Prairie State College’s (PSC) 60th anniversary this year, the PSC Foundation is hosting its annual Gala at 6 p.m., Saturday, October 20, on the college’s main campus, located at 202 South Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The Foundation has[Read More…]
Governor Rauner and Partners Mark 75th Street Rail Corridor Improvement Project
Project completion expected in 2025 CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2018 By: Office of Governor Rauner Governor Bruce Rauner today joined public officials and private industry partners to mark the upcoming $474 million 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project, a linchpin in the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program that aims[Read More…]
People’s Action Disrupts and Delays Sham EPA Hearing on Dirty Energy Plan
Clean energy activists in “Stop Killing Us” t-shirts delay EPA hearing for 15 minutes while the audience applauds and joins in chanting. CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2018 Contact: Kathy Mulady People’s Action took control of the Environmental Protection Agency’s hearings here today for 15 minutes to draw attention to the sham[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly to Host 6th Annual Hiring Event and Job Readiness Workshop on Oct. 19
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2018 Contact: Mary Paleologos Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host her 6th Annual Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District on Friday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Lan-Oak Park District, 2550 178th St., Lansing (View Map). More than 50 employers with active[Read More…]
Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration for Gutting Methane Waste Rule
Twice Defeated, Zinke Makes Third Attempt to Allow More Gas Pollution, Waste SAN FRANCISCO―(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2018 Contacts: Erik Schlenker-Goodrich, Western Environmental Law Center, Stuart Ross, Clean Air Task Force, Michael Saul, Center for Biological Diversity, Natasha Leger, Citizens for a Healthy Community, Carol Davis, Diné Citizens Against Ruining Our Environment,[Read More…]
