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Governor Lamont signed Senate Bill 9 into law which includes eventually banning the use of neonics by the year 2027. Neonics are reportedly used on 300,000 acres of lawns, golf courses and other areas of turf grass across the state and are considered 7,000 times more toxic than DDT. We spoke with Tom Anderson from the CT Audubon Society about this legislation. For more information: Resources for understanding the importance of Public Act 25-33/SB 9 and its neonics provisions - Connecticut Audubon Society Image Credit: Getty Images

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Detroit News politics editor and columnist Chad Livengood sits down with Citizen Research Council's infrastructure analyst Eric Paul Dennis, PE, discussing the Research Council's most recently released, 86-page paper: "Data-Driven Assessment of Michigan's Road Program" which makes the case that Michigan legislators should overhaul the way the state divvies up money for road improvements. The report was released as there is currently a push by state leaders to find billions of dollars in additional infrastructure funding. Among other recommendations, it describes Michigan's primary road funding law, known as Public Act 51 of 1951, as "a decades-long failure." "The bottom line is that PA 51 is obsolete," the report said. "Increasing Michigan's road funding without fundamental reform to how it is spent would be a disservice to citizens of the state." The Detroit News coverage of the research.

Vic McCarty of the Vic McCarty Morning Show, WTCM Traverse City, interviews Eric Lupher, president of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan, which last week released novel research making the case that much more work is needed on the road funding issue than just securing more resources for roads and bridges. In a Nutshell: Michigan ranks 30th among all 50 states in road and 40th in road system conditions. Michigan's road program performance has declined between 2004 and 2024. Policy discussions regarding road funding review the efficacy of Michigan's approach to pavement management and to prioritize the repeal and replacement of Public Act 51 of 1951. Eric makes the case that Michigan's residents and taxpayers deserve a thorough evaluation of transportation funding policy, without questioning that more road funding is probably needed, before being subjected to substantial tax increases or redirecting general fund revenue from other critical Michigan programs. “There are multiple inefficiencies in our current system. Allocating more funding to roads without addressing these inefficiencies may reinforce systemic problems without making much progress in fixing the roads.”

Tell us what you think of the show! This Week in Cleantech is a new, weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.This week's episode features Izzy Ross from Grist, who wrote about how Michigan's fast-tracking of renewable energy projects under a new law, Public Act 233, is facing legal pushback from about 80 townships and counties.This week's "Cleantecher of the Week” is Robert Wilson and Louisa Ziane, Co-Founders of Toast Brewing, which brews beer with the surplus of fresh bread from bakeries, reducing agricultural demand for barley and food waste. Every second loaf of bread is wasted in the UK, but since 2016, Toast Brewing has saved enough bread to stack more than four times the height of Mount Everest. Congratulations Robert and Louisa! This Week in Cleantech — December 6, 2024 Utilities build flow batteries big enough to oust coal, gas power plants — The Washington PostNorthvolt, Europe's Hope for a Battery Champion, Files for Bankruptcy — The New York TimesUS Solar Installs Facing Flat Growth — and That's Before Trump — BloombergA strange new climate era is beginning to take hold — The Washington PostMichigan wants to fast-track renewable development. Local townships are suing — GristWatch the full episode on YouTube

Dan and Monica talk about the eagerly-anticipated statewide e-resource package, exciting new opportunities for library catalogers, and resources available for school librarians to remain in compliance with Public Act 103-0100 as they head back to school. Relevant Links: Statewide e-Resource Package Survey Illinois Cataloging Mentorship Program (iCAMP) RAILS Cataloging Services Public Act 103-0100 FAQ

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It's the final episode of 2023! Dan and Monica talk about all of the upcoming deadlines that members need to keep in mind during the holiday season, including the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, submitting comments for the draft Illinois State Digital Equity Plan, and making sure you're in compliance with Public Act 103-0100 when submitting your FY2024 Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grant. Thank you all for watching our episodes this year. If you have any feedback or questions you want to see discussed in 2024, let us know at communications@railslibraries.org. Relevant Links: Paid Leave for All Workers Act Illinois Draft State Digital Equity Plan Digital Equity Plan Public Comment Form Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants

Monica recaps the successful banned books week program that she participated in with Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and encourages members to submit their public comments on Public Act 103-0100 before the October 25 deadline. Dan and Monica also discuss the recent increase in library bomb threats and, in lighter news, some exciting new developments about statewide broadband access in Illinois. Links: Public Act 103-0100 FBI Boston Bomb Threat Webinars BEAD Initial Proposal and Comment Information RAILS Minute is a product of the Reaching Across Illinois Library System. Hosted by Dan Bostrom (Member Engagement Manager) and Monica Harris (Executive Director). Produced by Ola Gronski (Digital Marketing and Communications Specialist).

In today's society, being digitally literate is a key life skill that we all need. As time goes on, this will only become more important. But did you know that there is a financial impact to you, businesses, and society from lack of digital literacy? Take a listen in our latest episode of Making Cents of Money to find out how. Show notes: ‘Verified' Twitter accounts share fake image of ‘explosion' near Pentagon, causing confusion”- https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/22/tech/twitter-fake-image-pentagon-explosion/index.html Anti-vaxxers are costing Americans billions of dollars per year: :https://finance.yahoo.com/news/antivaxxers-costing-americans-billions-each-year-191839191.html Public Act 102-0055: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=102-0055 The Economic Cost of Bad Actors on the Internet: https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.mediapost.com/uploads/EconomicCostOfFakeNews.pdf  Resource for checking fake news: https://www.snopes.com/ HoweyTrade from Investor.gov (learn how to identify securities scams): https://www.investor.gov/additional-resources/spotlight/howeytrade

America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner (NWVU) National Women Veterans United August is National Wellness Month Saturday August 12, 2023Host: Cliff KelleyCo-Host: Sean Claiborne Executive Producer: Glenda Smith Digital Media Producer:  Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions Saturday's Topics: 5:07-5:30pm Partner: Rochelle Crump  - US Army Veteran Founder and President of National Women Veterans United 

In this episode, Matt Sahr, president of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Association, and firefighter paramedic with the city of Eastpointe local 1561.  During this episode, Matt will provide an overview of what MPFFU members can expect in 2023.  Then, he'll provide us with an update of the cancer presumption act, Public Act 152, the MPFFU Recruitment & Retention Committee, and the status Michigan only EMS license.  mpffupodcast@gmail.com. Instagram @m.p.f.f.u. Please subscribe to the MPFFU YouTube channel#recruitment #MPFFU #iaff #union #fraternal #family #firefighter #firefighters #fire #firedepartment #fireman #firefighting #firetruck #rescue #firerescue #paramedic #firefighterlife #brotherhood #ems #firedept ...

Our guest today is Anthony Star, the former Director of the Illinois Power Agency (IPA). The IPA is the authority that oversees renewable energy implementation in Illinois. It was established in 2007 by Public Act 95-0481. In 2017, they established the Illinois Solar program as mandated by the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA). The Illinois solar program has risen from 80 MW in 2017 to over 1.5 GW of solar installations in 2021. In Sept 2021, the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) became the law of the land and greatly enhanced our Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and solar programs. CEJA is tasked to establish rebate and grant programs for electric vehicles and charging stations and oversee the phase-out of fossil fuel-fired electrical generation units in Illinois. They aim to get Illinois to 100% renewable energy and achieve 46% renewable energy by 2030, including over 17,000 MW of new solar energy and 6,300 MW of new wind energy.Anthony Star was appointed as the Director of the Illinois Power Agency in 2013. In his role there, he oversaw the procurement of electricity for Illinois default service customers and the implementation of the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard. Previously he worked as a Policy Advisor to two Chairmen of the Illinois Commerce Commission and worked for a Chicago-area non-profit on energy and sustainability. On this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Anthony joins Tim Montague to discuss the updates made to the Illinois Solar Program and what the future for Illinois Solar looks like, and more. Key TakeawaysThe role of the Illinois Power AgencyAnthony's role at the IPAThe updates made to the Illinois Solar Program in 2021 The strides made by the Illinois Solar Program from its inception  How the program is funded Institutions and Individuals that Illinois Solar Program update targets and why they are essential to the Illinois economy. The difference between traditional community solar and the new community-driven community solarThe goals for the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act(CEJA)Connect with Anthony StarConnect with IPACorporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/ Twice a week we highlight the tools, technologies and innovators that are making the clean energy transition a reality - on Apple,

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Connecticut recently passed Public Act 21-71 An Act Concerning Essential Support Persons And A State-Wide Visitation Policy For Residents Of Long-term Care Facilities which outlines resident's need for health, safety, and well-being along with including primary and secondary essential support persons. In this short episode, Host Mairead Painter explains several vital points about residents' rights and how their voices and families helped this bill get passed. Looking to the future, there are hopes a similar bill will be passed on a Federal level. Complete Policies and Procedures can be read at the link. Mairead Painter is the Long Term Care Ombudsman for the state of Connecticut and a leader who is building strong community ties in the challenging area of long term care. She brings her expertise to address issues and solutions to Your Care-Your Rights-Your Voice podcast. *************************** Join the conversation! Follow the podcast on the platform you are listening and leave a review if possible. Follow on Twitter: @maireadpainter Follow on Instagram: @maireadpainter Follow on Facebook: @YourCareYourRightsYourVoicePodcast Resources: Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Center for Medicare Advocacy National Consumer Voice for Quality Long Term Care *********************************** Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mairead-painter/message

Ask the Experts - Weekly COVID-19 & Vaccine UpdateJohn Schreiber, MD - Connecticut Children'sPublic Act 21-6: An Act Concerning ImmunizationsMichael Bolduc - Depart of Public Health-CTEvent Objectives:Review current COVID-19 & vaccine dataDiscuss in detail the specifics of Public Act 21-6 which effectively eliminates the use of Non-Medical Exemptions for most students attending PreK-12 day care programs and institutions of higher education in ConnecticutExplain the changes to the Medical Exemption provision of Public Act 21-6 which allows Physicians PAs and APRNs more latitude in granting a medical exemption

On this day in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta attended the Women's Suffrage March for their first public act. / A group of American oil prospectors discovered a commercially viable source of petroleum near Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Many large companies have robust sexual harassment training programs in place, but small businesses sometimes fail to handle this sensitive subject. A limited or non-existent sexual harassment training program won't be an option for any business in 2021. An amendment under the Illinois Human Rights Act requires that all companies have a baseline sexual harassment training program that meets specific criteria. Failure to develop and implement an adequate program will jeopardize compliance with Public Act 101-0221. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/illinois-requiring-small-businesses-train-employees-on-sexual-harassment O'Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding a case or would like to speak to one of our attorneys after watching a #LearnAboutLaw video, give us a call at (630) 324-6666 or send us an email at info@oflaherty-law.com to get in contact with someone from our team. Subscribe to our channel for daily videos dedicated to all things law and leave a comment with any questions about this topic. Find us online for more legal content and to stay connected with our team - Website: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oflahertylaw - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oflahertylaw - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oflahertylawGroup/ In this video, we discuss a recent amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act requiring all businesses to have a formal sexual harassment training program. We will answer the following questions: what requirements are outlined in the amendment?, does the amendment cover all employers and employees?, and what happens if an employer fails to provide sexual harassment training? **None of the content in this series is intended as paid legal advice.

Public Act 174 of 2014, otherwise known as the ‘MISS DIG Law’ governs all aspects of utility damage prevention in Michigan. In this episode we will discuss the requirements and regulations for excavators, utility providers, as well as how the State enforces the various aspects of this legislation.

On October 7, 2020, the Federalist Society's Connecticut Lawyers Chapter hosted a webinar panel on "Absentee Balloting in Connecticut."For the November 3, 2020 election, the state legislature passed Public Act 20-03 July Special Session, allowing, in light of the coronavirus, all voters to vote by absentee ballot if they so choose. Our panelists will discuss the law surrounding absentee balloting, recent political and legal developments with respect thereto, and practical considerations when implementing "no excuse" absentee balloting in Connecticut, including lessons learned from this August's primary election.Featuring:Senator Leonard A. Fasano, Republican Minority Leader (34th District) and Partner at Fasano, Ippolito, Lee & Florentine, LLCProloy K. Das, Partner, Murtha Cullina LLP - Appellate and Election LitigationFred DeCaro III, Republican Registrar of Voters, GreenwichModerator: Joshua A. Esses, Co-President, Connecticut Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society*******As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.

Public Act 174 of 2014, otherwise known as the ‘MISS DIG Law’ governs all aspects of utility damage prevention in Michigan. In this episode we will discuss the requirements and regulations for excavators, utility providers, as well as how the State enforces the various aspects of this legislation.

On October 7, 2020, the Federalist Society's Connecticut Lawyers Chapter hosted a webinar panel on "Absentee Balloting in Connecticut."For the November 3, 2020 election, the state legislature passed Public Act 20-03 July Special Session, allowing, in light of the coronavirus, all voters to vote by absentee ballot if they so choose. Our panelists will discuss the law surrounding absentee balloting, recent political and legal developments with respect thereto, and practical considerations when implementing "no excuse" absentee balloting in Connecticut, including lessons learned from this August's primary election.Featuring:Senator Leonard A. Fasano, Republican Minority Leader (34th District) and Partner at Fasano, Ippolito, Lee & Florentine, LLCProloy K. Das, Partner, Murtha Cullina LLP - Appellate and Election LitigationFred DeCaro III, Republican Registrar of Voters, GreenwichModerator: Joshua A. Esses, Co-President, Connecticut Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society*******As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.

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On this day in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta attended the Women's Suffrage March for their first public act.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The minimum wage will increase in 20 states on or before January 1 Twenty states will see increases in the minimum wage in the new year—one, New York, actually beginning on December 31. The minimum wage increases are scheduled as follows: Alaska. The minimum wage in Alaska will increase from $9.84 per hour to $9.89 per hour on January 1, 2019. Alaska’s minimum wage is adjusted annually based on inflation. The change for 2019 reflects a 0.5% increase in the cost of living. Arizona. The minimum wage in Arizona is scheduled to increase to $11 per hour on January 1, 2019. Arkansas. The minimum wage in Arkansas increases to $9.25 per hour on January 1 per voter approval of Ballot Issue No. 5 in the November 6, 2018, General Election. California. The minimum wage in California is scheduled to increase on January 1 as follows: $12 per hour for large employers with 26 or more employees; $11 per hour for smaller employers with 25 or fewer employees. Colorado. The Colorado minimum wage is scheduled to increase to $11.10 per hour on January 1, as part of a scheduled increase. Delaware. The minimum wage increases to $8.75 per hour on January 1, as part of a scheduled increase. In addition, there will be a training wage for those over the age of 18 for the first 90 days of employment and a youth wage for those under the age of 18 at rates of not more than 50 cents less than the minimum wage. Florida. The minimum wage in Florida will increase from $8.21 per hour to $8.46 per hour on January 1. Florida’s minimum wage is adjusted annually based on inflation. The change for 2019 reflects a 2.59% increase in the cost of living (CPI South Region). Maine. The minimum wage in Maine is scheduled to increase from $10 per hour to $11 per hour on January 1. Massachusetts. The minimum wage in Massachusetts is scheduled to increase from $11 per hour to $12 per hour on January 1. Michigan. The minimum wage will increase to $9.45 in 2019, under the “Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act” (P.A. 337), as amended by Public Act 368 (S.B. 1171). Although S.B. 1171 has this increase scheduled for January 1, the effective date of the measures are on the 91st day after adjournment of the state legislature. This would possibly delay the increase until a tentative date of around March 21, 2019. Minnesota. The minimum wage in Minnesota will increase from $9.65 per hour to $9.86 per hour for employees of large employers with gross revenues of $500,000 or more. For employees of smaller employers, the minimum wage will increase from $7.87 per hour to $8.04 per hour. The Minnesota minimum wage is adjusted annually based on the rate of inflation. The change for 2019 reflects a 2.16% increase in the cost of living. However, a higher rate applies in the City of Minneapolis, where the minimum wage rate in is $11.25 per hour for employees of large employers with more than 100 employees and $10.25 per hour for employees of smaller employers with 100 or fewer employees, as of July 1. Missouri. The minimum wage in Missouri increases to $8.60 per hour on January 1, per voter approval of Proposition B in the November 6, 2018, General Election. All private businesses are required to pay, at minimum, the $8.60 hourly rate, except retail and service businesses whose annual gross sales are less than $500,000. Montana. The minimum wage will increase from $8.30 per hour to $8.50 per hour on January 1, 2019. New Jersey. The minimum wage in New Jersey will increase from $8.60 per hour to $8.85 per hour on January 1, 2019. The minimum wage in New Jersey is adjusted annually based on inflation. The change for 2019 reflects a 2.88% increase in the cost of living. New York. The minimum wage rates in New York are scheduled to increase on December 31, 2018, as follows: In New York City, $15 per hour for businesses with 11 or more employees and $13.50 per hour for businesses with 10 or fewer employees;...

Marcus Stallworth, LMSW, Owner of Stallworth Counseling Services LLC, operates with a strength based, hands on approach.  Spending close to 15 years providing Child Protective Services, he is recognized by the State of Connecticut as an expert witness for providing testimony. He has spearheaded several initiatives to promote the engagement of Fathers, the prevention of abuse and neglect, and the dangers of Social Media. He has direct experience educating and supporting Human Trafficking and Sexually Exploited victims, including those in Foster Care. He played a leadership role in Connecticut’s Disaster Behavioral Health Response Network, and oversaw recovery efforts in Newtown CT after the events on December 14, 2012.   Marcus works with for Child Welfare League of America as a national consultant, trainer, and curriculum developer. He has had multiple articles published in CWLA’s Children’s Voice magazine, co-wrote the acclaimed Supervision for Success training curriculum, and is recognized in “Acknowledgments” section of globally utilized New Generation PRIDE published in 2016. He is also on the Board of Directors for the National Foster Parent Association (NFPA).   Marcus is also co-owner of Welcome 2 Reality, LLC which focuses on providing media literacy and education for students and parents regarding social media and technology. Stallworth and his team are credited for getting Public Act 17-67 passed into law Connecticut, mandating steps be taken to provide social media education be taught in all public schools. He currently teaches a self- created elective entitled: Social Media: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly at the University of Bridgeport. He has taught courses at Post University, the University of Connecticut, and is currently teaching in the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in Manhattan.

Researcher Tim Michling explains why privatizing food contracts in Michigan prisons didn't work, and what factors policymakers should consider when they pursue such partnerships in the future. And Craig Thiel briefs us on Public Act 51 of 1951, and why emergency road funding won't necessarily go to the roads that need repair the most.

In this episode we learn about the new student discipline reform law, Senate Bill 100, otherwise known as Public Act 99456, with IEA Deputy General Counsel Paul Klenck.

A new law aimed at combating Connecticut's opioid and heroin epidemic will go into effect on July 1, 2016. The legislation, Public Act 16-43, has been described as one of the most comprehensive opioid laws in the country and includes several key provisions -- among them: a seven-day limit on all first-time, non-chronic pain opioid prescriptions. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.