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NEW REPORT: Analysis finds bag bans effective at reducing plastic waste, litter
Plastic Bag Bans Work, a new report released Thursday by U.S. PIRG Education Fund, Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group, estimates that, on average, plastic bag bans similar to those studied can eliminate almost 300 single-use plastic bags per person, per year.
New Analysis: Illinois car insurance rates hiked by more than $1.25 billion in 2023
The 10 largest car insurance companies raised Illinois drivers’ rates by more than $1.25 billion in 2023, according to an analysis released Thursday by Illinois PIRG Education Fund.
NEW REPORT: Toys that spy on children are a growing threat
Water beads, counterfeits, recalled toys also analyzed in 38th annual ‘Trouble in Toyland’ report.
STATEMENT: Biden administration takes steps to protect Arctic from drilling
Updated 2023 mid-hurricane season resource guide: data, resources & interview opportunities
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 through November 30. This resource guide can help members of the media cover it more thoroughly and accurately.
NEWS RELEASE: Parents, environmentalists to Google: stop Chromebooks from expiring this summer
End of service for millions of school computers jeopardizes students’ educations
SCOTUS action will limit generic drug competition
U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a federal circuit court decision that imperils a critical method that many generic drug makers use to win approval. The court denied a petition of certiorari in Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. V GlaxoSmithKline LLC, Et. Al., allowing the divided lower court's decision to stand. This action can have dramatically limit competition from lower-priced generic and biosimilar medicines.
Tractor ‘Right to Repair’ would save Illinois farmers $189 million
A new report released by U.S. PIRG Education Fund estimates that Illinois farmers lose $135 million to tractor downtime and pay another $54 million in excess repair costs each year.
STATEMENT: EPA acts to protect drinking water from PFAS
New proposal would create first national limits on dangerous ‘forever chemicals’
New Analysis: Illinois car insurance rates hiked by more than $1 billion in 2022
Top car insurance companies raised Illinois drivers’ rates by more than $1.1 billion in 2022.