(The Center Square) – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 15 other state attorneys general in support of a Washington state initiative to enact greater regulations on so-called assault rifles.

NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Underwriters Laboratories today announced that Dr. Christopher J. Cramer has been selected as the organization's senior vice president and chief research officer. An accomplished academic leader and longstanding faculty member at the University of Minnesota, Cramer currently serves as vice president for research. He is a Distinguished McKnight and University Teaching Professor and was appointed associate dean for Academic Affairs, and later for Research and Planning, for the College of Science and Engineering beginning in 2013.

(The Center Square) – A Morgantown, West Virginia proposal to establish a civilian review board will likely face a legal challenge if enacted after West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued a formal opinion that said he believes such a board would violate state law.

(The Center Square) – Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson joined 11 other state attorneys general on Monday in filing a lawsuit in an attempt to block the Biden administration from unilaterally implementing parts of the so-called “Green New Deal” without Congressional approval.

CHICAGO, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Participating in the American Bar Association's annual Free Legal Answers Pro Bono program, Katten attorneys fielded more than 100 questions asked by seniors, veterans and other income-eligible individuals pertaining to a range of issues, from unemployment and disability to housing and homelessness, and was named an ABA 2020 Pro Bono Leader.

(The Center Square) – Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich joined 11 other state attorneys general on Monday in filing a lawsuit in an attempt to block the Biden administration from unilaterally implementing parts of the so-called “Green New Deal” without Congressional approval.

(The Center Square) – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined 11 other state attorneys general on Monday in filing a lawsuit in an attempt to block the Biden administration from unilaterally implementing parts of the so-called “Green New Deal” without Congressional approval.

(The Center Square) – Colorado will receive billions in funding as a result of the U.S. Senate passing a $1.9 trillion federal relief package over the weekend.

(The Center Square) – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt joined 11 other state attorneys general on Monday in filing a lawsuit in an attempt to block the Biden administration from unilaterally implementing parts of the so-called “Green New Deal” without Congressional approval.

(The Center Square) – As legitimate and fraudulent unemployment claims rose over the past year, and with additional federal jobless assistance most likely on the way, Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation they hope cracks down on system abuse.

PITTSBURGH, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a worry-free way to ensure that fish are fed the proper amount of food at the appropriate times," said an inventor, from Chicago, Ill., "so I invented the READY SET GO FEEDER. My design eliminates the need to manually feed fish or have a friend stop by to feed them when you're away."

(The Center Square) – In a survey of 378 parents of Florida schoolchildren, 63 percent want standardized K-12 testing canceled this spring as an “unnecessary burden” during the pandemic.

(The Center Square) – Journalists planning to attend and cover this week's Senate session in Illinois will need to present a negative COVID-19 test to do so. 

South Dakota voters will decide June 7, 2022, on a constitutional amendment that would require three-fifths (60%) voter approval for any future ballot measures that would increase taxes or fees or that would require the state to appropriate $10 million or more in the first five fiscal years. The requirement would apply to constitutional amendments and state statutes that are placed on the ballot through citizen initiative petition drives or by a vote of the state legislature. Currently, all ballot measures in South Dakota required a simple majority vote (50%+1) to be adopted.

(The Center Square) – Washington Democrats passed the first capital gains tax to ever survive the floor of the state Senate in a narrow vote Saturday.

CHICAGO, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Easterseals Ambassador Stephanie Thomas, a disability fashion stylist and creative director in Los Angeles, is leading an initiative to change how the world defines and views women with disabilities during Women's History Month in March. With a group of disabled women and photographer Brad Swonetz, Thomas is recreating magazine covers of iconic women of color like, Naomi Sims, Jennifer Lopez, Selena Quintanilla, Lena Horne and more. The campaign launches on March 8th, recognized as International Women's Day, to celebrate these BIPOC female trailblazers with disabilities as iconic game-changers and history makers.

DES PLAINES, Ill., March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI), the largest independent, physician-owned orthopedic practice in Illinois, welcomes two new physicians to the OrthoHealth (Medical Wellness) Program. Dr. InbarKirson, certified weight management physician and Dr. Lynn Gettleman Chehab, pediatrician, will enhance the program by bringing a medically supervised approach to weight management along with supporting overall health and medical wellness.

Attorney questions documents in restaurant's legal challenge

It's not lost on Kate Gorman that her tenure as chief judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit is historic, but she doesn't want to dwell on that.

It's not lost on Kate Gorman that her tenure as chief judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit is historic, but she doesn't want to dwell on that.

It's not lost on Kate Gorman that her tenure as chief judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit is historic, but she doesn't want to dwell on that.

PITTSBURGH, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a simple way to remove water from my flooded basement and into my yard," said an inventor, from Chicago, Ill., "so I invented the RUBBER HOSE. My design could help to reduce hassles and damage."

CHICAGO, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Moon LightSky today announced the launch of its "Lighten Up" campaign in partnership with Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer, founders of organization company The Home Edit, challenging consumers to bring brightness into their space by donating six items they no longer need or use in exchange for a six pack of LightSky. One lucky participant will even win a virtual one-on-one organization session with Teplin and Shearer themselves!

CHICAGO, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Miller Lite is announcing the launch of the Miller Lite Level Up Fund, a $100,000 grant program that aims to provide financial support to uncelebrated communities in the gaming world. Coinciding with International Women's Day on Monday, March 8, the Fund will raise awareness for the inspiring female streamers that deserve greater recognition and access to resources, compared to what their male counterparts receive. For example, the top 100 male players have earned $192.4 million, whereas the top 100 females account for only $2.8 million, a disparity of 6,863%*. Additionally, only 18% of games shown at 2020's E3 conference featured female protagonists**.

CHICAGO, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Equality Can't Wait Challenge, which will award $40 million to help expand women's power and influence in the United States by 2030, announced 10 projects that will move on to the final stage of the competition.

CHICAGO, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than 360 deals done across the year, McDermott Will & Emery is among the top three PE law firms in the US. The nation's leading health law firm, McDermott also continued to dominate the healthcare PE rankings, taking the top spot for the fourth consecutive years in PitchBook's 2020 Annual Global League Tables.