Chicago’s city office buildings are 66 percent LEED or Energy Star certified CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2017. According to the 2017 National Green Building Adoption Index published by CBRE Group Inc. and Maastricht University, Chicago is the national leader in energy efficient office buildings. The city increased its percentage of green office[Read More…]
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Sierra Club: Trump Administration Considering Easing Fines for Cheating Automakers
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration considering decreasing fines for Automakers who fail to meet fuel economy standards WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2017. According to Bloomberg and Politico, the Trump administration is considering easing fines proposed by the Obama administration for automakers that don’t meet the 2015 proposed fuel economy standards.[Read More…]
Center for American Progress: What Governors Need to Know About the Department of Energy’s Forthcoming Electricity Grid Study
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2017. The U.S. Department of Energy, led by Secretary Rick Perry, is soon due to release a report on the electricity grid and the role of “baseload power.” Ahead of the report’s release, the Center for American Progress has released a new column outlining what governors need to know about Perry’s grid study[Read More…]
Tale of Two New Yorks Endures Under De Blasio as NYPD Continues Discriminatory Marijuana Arrests
NYPD Made More Marijuana Possession Arrests under de Blasio/Bratton from 2014 to 2016 than Giuliani/Bratton from 1994 to 1996; Extreme Racial Disparities Persist as Black and Latino New Yorkers comprise 85% of Marijuana Possession Arrests, Despite Young Whites Using at Higher Rates New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2017. A new report[Read More…]
ACLU Files Federal Lawsuit Over Trump Election Commission Secrecy
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2017. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit yesterday over the lack of transparency by President Trump’s election commission. The lawsuit charges the commission with failing to comply with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which is designed to ensure public accountability of all advisory committees.[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Files Brief Supporting Injunctive Relief in Hawaii Travel Ban Litigation
Madigan & 15 AGs Argue Federal Government Too Narrowly Interprets “Close Familial Relationship,” Harming States’ Residents, Institutions and Economies Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—July 11, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan, along with 15 other attorneys general, filed an amicus brief yesterday in the Hawaii travel ban litigation, supporting Hawaii’s pending motion for injunctive[Read More…]
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq, July 11, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 23 strikes consisting of 69 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
Marine Corps Aircraft Crashes, Killing 16
LEFLORE COUNTY, Miss. –(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2017. The Marine aircraft that crashed Monday evening was a KC-130T from Marine Aerial Refueling and Transport Squadron (VMGR) 452, Marine Air Group-49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve. The flight originated from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., as the squadron was[Read More…]
New Illinois Tax Rates Take Effect from Passage of SB 9
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2017. The Illinois Department of Revenue is providing general information regarding the recent Income Tax increase, and changes to various credits, deductions and additions to income. Taxpayers are encouraged to review the information and web links below to determine how the recent change in tax rates[Read More…]
HotHouse Presents Legendary Cuban Group Septeto Santiaguero on August 5
Just Added: Zenen Zeferino Huervo to open program CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2017. HotHouse is Chicago’s premiere presenter of arts and culture from the island of Cuba. Saturday August 5, HotHouse presents Septeto Santiaguero, the foremost son music ensemble on the current Cuban scene. Founded in 1995 by tres guitar virtuoso Fernado[Read More…]
