Day: June 16, 2017

Drug Policy Alliance

Emergency Rally Calls on City Hall to Increase Funding & Political Action Toward a Public Health Approach to End Record Overdose Deaths in New York City

New data shows 1,347 overdose deaths in 2016, a 46% increase from 2015; 6th consecutive year of increases in overdose deaths. Data also shows disproportionate impacts among black New Yorkers, Staten Island and Bronx residents and those living in high-poverty neighborhoods. City Hall, NYC—(ENEWSPF)—June 16, 2017. Dozens gathered on the[Read More…]

Addams Park renovation

Mayor Rahm Emanuel Secures Private and Public Funding for a Mega-Recreation Facility at Addams Park

Exelon Corporation, sister agencies and private donors provide $25 million in funding for 100,000 square foot recreational facility in Chicago’s Near West Side community CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District leadership and Exelon President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Crane announced yesterday $25 million in diversified funding[Read More…]

Operation Inherent Resolve

Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq, June 16, 2017

SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 35 strikes consisting of 84 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…]

drug overdose

Attorney General Madigan Announces Ongoing Investigation of Prescription Opioid Manufacturers

Madigan & Broad Coalition of Attorneys General Investigating Impact Prescription Opioid Makers Have on Country’s Growing Opioid Epidemic Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—June 16, 2017.  Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced an investigation by her office and with attorneys general across the country into several opioid manufacturers to determine whether the manufacturers have[Read More…]

Governor Rauner

Governor Rauner Calls Lawmakers Back to Springfield to Pass Compromise Balanced Budget Plan

Compromise Plan Includes Property Tax Relief, Job Creation, Term Limits and Spending Caps SPRINGFIED –(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2017. One day after House and Senate Republicans unveiled a compromise balanced budget plan to end the budget impasse, Governor Bruce Rauner today called lawmakers back to Springfield for a 10-day special session from[Read More…]

recalled scomber fish

Willis Ocean Inc Issues Alert on Uneviscerated Scomber Fish

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2017. Willis Ocean Inc., Brooklyn, NY, is recalling its “the duck” brand “frozen steamed scomber fish”, because the product was found to be uneviscerated. The steamed scomber fish were distributed nationwide through retail stores. The product comes in a clear plastic wrapped styrofoam tray, containing two[Read More…]

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