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iBIO uses a powerful, automated grassroots advocacy system for legislative and regulatory issues

 

 

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Illinois Legislative Action Center

Our involvement in Springfield and Washington
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iBIO maintains an active and effective legislative and regulatory advocacy program. iBIO continues to support a comprehensive set of legislative funding priorities at the state and federal levels. We also support and oppose specific measures related to biofuels and alternate fuels, healthcare, agriculture research, and all other areas of bioscience.

The iBIO 2008 Government Affairs Policies is now available for community review. To download a .pdf file of this document click here.

Honoring public service figures
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Each year iBIO hosts an Awards Gala in Springfield, Illinois. At this reception, we present the John W. Maitland Jr. Biotechnology Leadership Award to the government officials who have been leaders in advancing life sciences issues.

The 2007 honoree is the Speaker of the Illinois House, Representative Michael J. Madigan, who was recognized for his excellent leadership and work to create the Bio-Technology Committee in the Illinois House of Representative, as well as many other achievements helping Illinois emerge as a leader for the life sciences.

Past honorees include:

2008 Maria Antonia "Toni" Berrios, State Representative
  Susana A Mendoza, State Representative
2007 Michael J. Madigan, Speaker, Illinois House of Representatives
2006 Charles "Chuck" Hartke, Director, Department of Agriculture
2005 Mayor George Van Dusen, Skokie
2004 Jack Lavin, Director, Illinois DCEO
2003 Judy Barr Topinka, Illinois State Treasurer
  Mayor Richard M. Daley, Chicago
2002 The Honorable Bobby L. Rush, Illinois Congressman
  Pam McDonough, Director, Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
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