Local Court’s Landmark Ruling on Biometric Health Case

TL/DR - The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act does not apply to health care professionals in hospitals. This decision was made during a case involving two nurses who sued their employers for using fingerprint-enabled storage for medication. The court found that Illinois law clearly exempts the use…

Top 3 Candidates for GRCC Student Life Director Unveil Vision

TL/DR - The Student Life Director position at Grand Rapids Community College has three finalists: Madison Creutz, Joseph DeDonato, and Valerie Butterfield. Madison Creutz is the current Assistant Director for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX and Deputy Title IX Coordinator at Grand Valley State University, with a focus on student conduct.…

DEP to Guide Allegheny County on Climate Change Funds Usage

TL/DR - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Energy Programs Office is conducting public engagement sessions to gain feedback on using federal funding to address climate change. The department has received $3 million in federal grants for this purpose, and the initiatives will be supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection…