Springfield—(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday praised House lawmakers for passing legislation that puts in place protections for low wage workers who receive their wages on a payroll card, an increasingly common method of payment used by Illinois employers. The bill will provide important protections for workers against[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Attorney General Madigan: Bill Passes to Expand Access to Emergency Epinephrine in Illinois Schools
House Bill 5892 Would Better Protect Children from Deadly Allergic Reactions Springfield—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that House lawmakers unanimously voted to expand access to emergency epinephrine in Illinois schools to protect children from deadly allergic reactions. House members voted 97-0 today to send House Bill[Read More…]
Take Action to Be Ready and Resilient
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2014. A statement by Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Nicole Lurie, M.D.: America’s first PrepareAthon! National Day of Action is April 30. I encourage organizations and people across the country to participate. America’s PrepareAthon is a new campaign to increase every community’s ability to withstand disasters.[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks at the Bridge Drug Court Ceremony in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina—(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2014. Thank you, Your Honor – and good morning, everyone. It is a pleasure to be in Charleston today, and a privilege to join you in celebrating such an important milestone in the life of today’s BRIDGE graduate. I appreciate the opportunity to see firsthand the[Read More…]
Nine Charged in Conspiracy to Steal Millions of Dollars Using ‘Zeus’ Malware
Two Defendants Extradited to U.S. Will Make Initial Court Appearance Today Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2014. Nine alleged members of a wide-ranging racketeering enterprise and conspiracy who infected thousands of business computers with malicious software known as “Zeus” have been charged in an indictment unsealed today in Lincoln, Neb. Acting Assistant Attorney[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the House Republican Budget, April 10, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. Today’s vote illustrates once again that the House Republicans’ view of the economy is a top-down approach that cuts taxes for millionaires and could raise taxes on middle class families with kids by an average of at least $2,000. If the budget the House Republicans voted[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
Responsible Approach Ensures Firefighters and Paramedics are Fairly Compensated and Taxpayers are Protected; Includes Retiree Contributions for Healthcare Mirroring Similar Sworn Contracts CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the City of Chicago and Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 have agreed upon a tentative contract proposal. “The men[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Public Library Launch New, First-of-its-Kind Website, Expanded Online Offerings
User-Friendly, Technologically Advanced Website Will Enhance Patron Experience CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Public Library (CPL) today launched a new online experience for all library patrons, including a redesigned website, an improved library catalog and greater accessibility and convenience. After several months in beta format to[Read More…]
Late-Weekend Storm to Bring Spring Snow to Denver
(Graphic: AccuWeathe.com) AccuWeather.com-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather.com reports tSunny and warm conditions with temperatures in the 70s will remain in Denver through Saturday afternoon. However, a chance of snow is in the offing for the city late this weekend. The warmer-than-normal air will be interrupted by a dramatic decrease in temperature Saturday night into Sunday with a chance for snow[Read More…]
Busting Anti-Vaccine Myths: 100 Sites on the Real Science of Immunization
Online Nurse Practitioner Programs–http://onlinenursepractitionerprograms.com/vaccine-immunization/ -(ENEWSPF)- The concept of immunization has been around for centuries, but the past 100 years has seen more innovation and advancement in the field than ever before. Increasingly effective and widely available vaccines have nearly or completely eradicated smallpox, polio, measles, and other diseases that were[Read More…]
