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ICBV Office Update
April 6, 2018
*1) Calendar of Events
*2) IAMC Legislative Update
*3) Cullen & Associates Primary Election Update
*4) The Sightless Visionary Who Invented Cruise Control
*5) Daniel Frye Consultancy and Training
*6) AppleVis Recent News and Views Apple Releases iOS 11.3
*7) Free in braille! The US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence
*8) 8 Differences Between 'Entrepreneurs' and 'Employees'
*9) This week on Eyes On Success
*10) Focus on Function: Hadley’s iFocus Series
*11) BELL Academies in Chicago
*12) Micromarket Bill Passes Michigan Legislature
*13) California Court Rules In Coffee Case
*14) Indiana Eliminates Sales Tax On Food In Vending Machines
**1 Calendar of Events
April 10, 2018
Deadline for making hotel reservations for the Spring Election and Training Conference is April 10th. Call 847-699-6300 tell them you are with ICBV, or follow this link to make your reservation. If you have not touched base with the BEPB office yet about your attendance, please do so as soon as possible. <https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1802205935&key=14B36D48> https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1802205935&key=14B36D48
April 14, 2018 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Second Sense RP Meet Up conference call
Casey McKenna, MS, CGC, genetic counselor from InformedDNA, is joining our RP Meet Up via conference call on Saturday, April 14 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Ms. McKenna shares information about the role a genetic counselor plays in determining whether to have your DNA tested for specific gene mutations. Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting, even if you do not have RP. Bring your questions for this trending topic! Conference call in number is 312-582-2994, bridge 301 and pin 1111. To register, call our front desk or email Polly Abbott. polly.abbott at second-sense.org <mailto:polly.abbott at second-sense.org>
April 24, 2018
IAMC Springfield IL, Lobby day
Please join us for our annual IAMC Lobby Day! This is such an important event especially at this point in time in Illinois. We need to make sure that when issues arise we are not retroactively fighting for our industry. Every connection we make with an elected official is extremely important. So come help foster and retain a working relationship with our politicians.
Book your hotel at the Springfield Hilton Garden Inn. A block of rooms is reserved under the name Panayotovich/IAMC at $101 until April 15th. After we conclude our lobby day activities at the capitol we will meet up for dinner and cocktails at The Old Lux Inn at 6:30.
April 26-28, 2018
ICBV Spring Meeting, Election and Training
Sheraton O'Hare Rosemont Hotel: 6501 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL Room reservations should be made directly with the hotel by April 5th. The rate is $99 per night.
Thursday April 26th will be for sub-committee meetings
Friday morning will be an ICBV Committee meeting and the elections will be in the evening.
Saturday morning will be training, followed by a lunch.
Saturday Luncheon:
ICBV Member – Free Each
Guest $40.00 payable to ICBV, mailed to ICBV 53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 502 Chicago, IL 60604. Please have guest lunch requests to the ICBV office by Friday April 20th. Be sure to let Letia in the BEPB office know that you are bringing a guest as well.
Chicken Monterey
Field greens, english cucumbers, tear drop tomatoes, shredded carrots, poppy seed vinaigrette
Seared chicken breast, ripe avocado, salsa fresco, Monterey jack cheese, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, dijon cream sauce
Lemon torte with raspberry coulis and whipped cream
Please let Kathy know asap if there are any strict diet needs that need to be requested of the hotel in advance.
May 21-23, 2018
NABM Goes to the Hill in Washington D.C.
The National Association of Blind Merchants
Critical Issues Conference
May 21-23, 2018
It's not too late to register for NABM's Critical Issues Conference which is set for May 21-23, 2018, in D.C. The conference will bring together nationally known experts as we explore the critical issues being faced by the Randolph-Sheppard Program today. The conference will also feature time on The Hill so participants can educate their members of Congress about these critical issues. On May 22nd, we will be conducting roundtable discussions with key federal agencies including the Department of Transportation to discuss rest area commercialization and the General Services Administration to discuss challenges faced by blind entrepreneurs on federal properties. We kick things off at 3:15 P.M. on Monday, May 21st and wrap up by noon on Wednesday, May 23rd. It will be a busy 48 hours in our nation's capitol and you don't want to miss it.
If you plan on participating in our Educational Day on the Hill on Tuesday, May 22nd, we need for you to register so appointments can be made with your members of Congress. Go to https://blindmerchants.org/day-hill-may-21-22-2018/ . Complete the registration form and submit. We will make appointments for you with your members of Congress. It couldn't be easier than that.
The host hotel will be the Marriott Key Bridge Hotel, 1401 Lee Highway, Arlington, Virginia, 22209. BOOK YOUR HOTEL HERE <http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=NABM%20DC%20Fly%20In%20and%20ECM%20Training%5EWASKB%60NAFNAFR%60199.00%60USD%60false%604%605/17/18%605/26/18%604/26/18&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes> >. You may also call 703-524-6400 and ask for the NABM Fly In rate which is $199.00. We have a block of rooms for the nights of May 20, 21, and 22. We are almost out of rooms but we are trying to expand the room block. If the on-line site says rooms are not available, try calling the hotel. They can sometimes override the system and still book your room. There are still rooms available at a slightly higher rate than our contracted rate. There are many other hotels in the area if you are unable to get into the host hotel.
If you have problems registering or booking a room or want to see the draft agenda, feel free to contact Terry Smith at terrysmith at epbfi.com <mailto:terrysmith at epbfi.com> or 865-599-7148.
July 3-8, 2018
NFB National Convention
Place: Rosen Shingle in Orlando Florida
Join the largest gathering of the blind next year.
July 24-25, 2018
NAMA DC Fly-In
The Fairmont Hotel
2401 M St NW
Washington, DC 20037
For more information visit:
<http://www.namaflyin.org/> www.namaflyin.org
November 13-16, 2018
BLAST Conference in San Antonio, Texas
**2 IAMC Legislative Report on the 100th General Assembly 2018 Spring Session March 15, 2018 Prepared by BP Consultants For IAMC
It was another relatively quiet week in Springfield with only the Senate in session on Tuesday and Wednesday. Both chambers have begun their spring break. The House returns Monday, April 9th and the Senate will be back Tuesday, April 10th. The focus will continue to be on committee action that week with the deadline of Friday, April 13th to report substantive House bills from House committees and substantive Senate bills from Senate committees. Please note that the next report will be sent out after committee hearings are posted for the week of April 9th.
The focus for Senate floor action was gun reform legislation. Here is an update on some of the bills from this week:
HB 1465 (Representative Mussman and Senator Munoz) bans the sale and possession of assault weapons to any person under the age of 21. The bill was amended in the Senate to provide that assault weapons already legally owned by 18-21 year olds would not become illegal under the new provisions. The amended bill passed the Senate on a vote of 33-22-2 and now goes back to the House for final approval.
HB 1467 (Representative Moylan and Senator Raoul) bans the sale and possession of bump stocks and trigger cranks. The bill was amended in the Senate to allow municipalities to enact tougher assault weapons measures than state law. The amended bill passed the Senate on a vote of 37-16-3 and now goes back to the House for final approval.
HB 1468 (Representative Carroll and Senator Morrison) requires a mandatory 72-hour waiting period after the purchase of an assault weapon. The bill passed the Senate on a vote of 43-15-0 and has been sent to Governor Rauner for review.
SB 1657 (Senator Harmon and Representative Willis) creates the Gun Dealer Licensing Act. The bill provides that it is unlawful for a person to engage in the business of selling, leasing, or otherwise transferring firearms without a license issued by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Governor Rauner vetoed the bill on Tuesday, March 13th. However, the Senate did not receive the bill until after adjournment so the 15 day clock to take action will not begin until the next Senate session date of April 10th.
HB 5812 (Representative Davis and Senator Manar) is the follow-up bill to the 2017 school funding reform provisions. Officials from the State Board of Education said some errors in the original funding bill needed to be corrected before the new formula could be implemented. Because of the errors, no new money has been distributed using the new formula. The bill passed the Senate on a vote of 38-17-0 and has been sent to Governor Rauner for review.
A group of Senators announced their package of bills intended to prevent future outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease at the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy and other state facilities. SB 272 (Senator Thomas Cullerton) would require every state-operated residence facility to create water management plans and test for Legionella. The amendment to add these provisions was recommended Do Adopt by the Senate Public Health Committee and the bill is on Second Reading. SB 3301 (Senator Thomas Cullerton) would require veterans’ homes to contact family within a day after multiple outbreaks of an infectious disease in a one-month period. This bill was passed out of the Senate Veterans Affairs committee on a unanimous roll call this week and is on Second Reading. SB 2308 (Senator Thomas Cullerton) appropriates money to improve the Quincy facility’s infrastructure. This bill is assigned to the Senate Appropriations II Committee.
Upcoming Important Dates and Deadlines:
April 9, 2018 – Next House Session Date
April 10, 2018 – Next Senate Session Date
April 13, 2018 – Deadline to Report Substantive House Bills from House Committees and Substantive Senate Bills from Senate Committees
April 27, 2018 – Third Reading Deadline for House Bills in the House and Senate Bills in the Senate
May 11, 2018 – Deadline to Report Substantive House Bills from Senate Committees
May 18, 2018 – Deadline to Report Substantive Senate Bills from House Committees
May 25, 2018 – Third Reading Deadline for Senate Bills in the House and House Bills in the Senate
May 31, 2018 – Scheduled Adjournment
**3 Cullen & Associates Primary Election Update March 20, 2018
One of the roughest Illinois primary seasons in history ended tonight and, after fending off surprisingly tough primary challenges, the two wealthy candidates for Governor, Republican incumbent Bruce Rauner and Democratic challenger J. B. Pritzker, an heir to the Hyatt fortune, will face off in the fall election. Rauner has already raised more than $75 million, and Pritzker has raised more than $69 million. Both can self-fund and both will be able to rely on third party contributors. It has been predicted that this will be the most expensive non-presidential campaign in history, with Pritzker and Rauner expected to spend at least $300 million on the race collectively.
Generally, the remaining spring session days after a primary are down time for campaigns, as they reorganize, fundraise, give voters a needed break, and prepare for the fall election. With two candidates so well-funded, however, the November gubernatorial campaign has already begun. Both candidates not only spent money to fend off their intra-party primary opponents, but also spent millions to muddy each other in recent months.
Although Pritzker won his six-person primary with only 45% of the vote, it will be much easier for the Democrats to re-unite after this primary than it will be for the Republicans, who saw an ideological match between Rauner, who took some non-conservative positions on abortion and immigration, and his conservative challenger Jeanne Ives. Rauner beat Ives by a surprisingly close 52% to 48%. Ives was supported by conservative party activist Dan Proft and conservative fund-raiser Richard Uihlein, former supporters of Rauner.
With the exception of the Attorney General’s Office, where former Miss America and Harvard-educated lawyer Erika Harald will face off against State Senator Kwame Raoul for a position being vacated by long-time incumbent Lisa Madigan, the Republicans have generally conceded the down-ticket statewide offices. Incumbent Democrats are running for re-election for Secretary of State, Comptroller, and Treasurer and face nominal opposition. There is no presidential race this year, although Trump will be an issue in the campaign, and there is not a U. S. Senate race.
In the General Assembly, all 118 House seats and 39 of the 59 Senate seats (21 of 37 Democrats and 18 of 22 Republicans) are up for election in November. There were 5 primary contests in the Senate and 40 in the House. House Republican David Reis, House Democrat Dan Burke, and Senate Democrat Ira Silverstein lost their primary elections. In the 2018 election cycle, there are 28 legislators not seeking re-election to their current office: 7 Senators and 21 Representatives. Democrats currently hold a 67-51 majority in the House and a 37-22 super-majority in the Senate.
The Governor’s race will dominate the rest of the Spring Session. The race is particularly important this year as this fall’s winner will be the Governor who will sign the remap in 2021. After maintaining control over the Republicans in the House and Senate for his first two years in office, several Republicans defected from Rauner during the last session on key issues such as passing a state budget supported by an income tax increase. A small group of Republicans supported Ives over Rauner in the primary as well.
In the Congressional primary races, long-time incumbent Dan Lipinski, a conservative Democrat from Chicago’s southwest side, barely fended off a challenge from the left 51-49%, in a race where the Democratic primary winner is guaranteed to win the general election. Former State Senator Jesus Garcia, a progressive Democrat who was an early supporter of Bernie Sanders in 2016, easily won his primary in a solidly Democratic district for the seat being vacated by retiring Congressman Luis Gutierrez. Garcia is also building a machine organization in Chicago’s Latino community. Downstate, Democrat Betsy Londrigan defeated four other candidates in the Democratic primary for the right to take on Republican incumbent Rodney Davis. Hoping to ride a wave of anti-Trumpism, Democrats will have strong candidates facing off against incumbent Republicans Davis, Mike Bost, and Peter Roskam.
Illinois Senate Races:
Two Democratic Senators faced primary challengers in Tuesday’s contest: Ira Silverstein, who was defeated, and Iris Martinez. Three Democratic Senators are not seeking reelection this year: Daniel Biss, who vacated his seat to run for Governor; James Clayborne, and Bill Haine. No incumbent Republican Senators faced a primary challenge. There are four Republican Senators who are not seeking reelection this year: Tim Bivins, Pam Althoff, Kyle McCarter, and Sam McCann.
*I attached the full document with more detail in contested General Assembly and Congressional primaries.
**4 Shared by SmartBrief By David Sears smithsonian.com March 8, 2018
The Sightless Visionary Who Invented Cruise Control
Self-driving cars were far from Ralph Teetor’s mind when he patented his speed control device.
In late 2011, Steve Mahan, executive director of California’s Santa Clara Valley Blind Center, who is legally blind, told Google engineers he’d “like to be the first unlicensed driver to get behind the wheel” of the self-driving vehicle then under development by the company. In October 2015, Mahan got his chance. From the “driver’s seat” of a Firefly, a Google prototype vehicle devoid of steering wheel and foot pedals, he negotiated the streets of Austin, Texas. What was soloing like? “Just perfectly normal,” says Mahan, who drove for 35 years until sight impairment forced him to surrender his driver’s license. “The automated system drives the way that you were taught to drive.”
While experts caution that fully autonomous driving—automobiles operating safely without any direct human intervention—is at least a generation away, its eventual beneficiaries will have a pioneering and completely sightless inventor named Ralph Teetor to thank. Cruise control, Teetor’s 1950s electro-mechanical device that partially automated driving speed, paved the way for more recent digital technologies like GPS driving directions, hazard anticipatory breaking and active lane control.
Read the full story at: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/sightless-visionary-who-invented-cruise-control-180968418/#LfAJcImd0MTEApzj.99
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**5 Shared by Donnie Anderson, Chairman ICBV
Daniel Frye Consultancy and Training
This newly created company is ready and equipped to provide consulting services and training in the following disability-related policy disciplines:
Coaching and technical assistance related to the administration of state Vocational Rehabilitation agencies;
Delivery of policy advice on the details of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014;
Provision of Special Education advocacy, particularly with respect to the creation and development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs);
Provision of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) technical assistance;
Delivery of Randolph-Sheppard Vending Program consulting and Federal Arbitration services;
Provision of Social Security advocacy, particularly with respect to the work incentive provisions of the law;
Provision of Strategic Planning support and facilitation;
Delivery of grant writing; and other related services.
Follow link for more info: http://www.danielbfrye.com/
**6 Shared by the AppleVis Editorial Team
Recent News and Views Apple Releases iOS 11.3; Bringing New Features, Enhancements and Bug Fixes By AppleVis | March 29, 2018
Apple has today released iOS 11.3 to the public. In addition to some new features and enhancements, this release also brings a number of improvements for blind and low vision users.
Accessibility Improvements in iOS 11.3
In iOS 11.3, Apple has made continued progress towards addressing the accessibility bugs in iOS 11. Based on our testing, we believe the following issues have been resolved in iOS 11.3:
VoiceOver once again consistently and correctly announces the number of items on Home Screen badges (such as with the Messages app).
Accessing the VoiceOver Actions menu on Lock Screen notifications is once again consistent and reliable.
In the list of recent calls in the Phone app, VoiceOver once again announces which phone (Mobile, Home, Work, etc.) the call was to/from.
When bluetooth is enabled, but no device connected, the bluetooth icon in the Status Bar no longer confusingly reports via VoiceOver feedback “Bluetooth Connected”. VoiceOver now says “bluetooth on.”
On the Now Playing screen of the native Music app, VoiceOver no longer finds and speaks elements which are not visually present on this screen.
At the time of posting, we are unaware of any new bugs or regressions for blind or low vision users in iOS 11.3. However, as we always stress, it is impossible for us to test all devices; configurations; and use cases—so there may be improvements or regressions that we did not identify during the beta cycle. With this in mind, please do let us know in the comments of any fixes; enhancements; or regressions that you find in your own testing of iOS 11.3.
Read More: “Apple Releases iOS 11.3; Bringing New Features, Enhancements and Bug Fixes” https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-ios-news/apple-releases-ios-113-bringing-new-features-enhancements-and-bug-fixes
**7 Shared on IL-Talk
Free in braille! The US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States
In braille (1 volume) or downloadable BRF: Free!
April in Boston means we're getting ready for Patriot's Day (April 16th, also the day of the Boston Marathon). But everyone can celebrate Patriot's Day: Thanks to the generous support of the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, we're pleased to offer this new UEB edition of The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States!
Limit: One per customer. To order more than one copy, please email us at mailto:orders at nbp.org subject Constitution Multiple Copies to discuss cost.
To order books,
NBP, 88 St. Stephen Street, Boston, MA 02115-4302
Or call and charge it: toll-free (800) 548-7323 or (617) 266-6160 ext 520.
Email: orders at nbp.org <mailto:orders at nbp.org>
Or order any of our books online at
http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/publications/index.html.
**8 From Chuck Fesmire The Entrepreneur's Source
8 Differences Between 'Entrepreneurs' and 'Employees'
Are you an entrepreneur? If you answered “no” because you don’t own a business, know this: Being an entrepreneur doesn’t require owning a business any more than being an accountant requires working for an accounting firm.
Being an entrepreneur is all about mindset. So, are you an entrepreneur, or an employee? Let’s find out:
1. Entrepreneurs improve their skills; employees improve their weaknesses.
If you've ever been on a job interview, you've probably answered this question: "What have you done to improve your weaknesses?" This is a sensible question . . . to an employee. After all, employees are taught that weaknesses are bad and that they should be improved.
Not entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs view focusing on weaknesses as futile; instead, they draw on their strengths.
2. Entrepreneurs may produce lousy work; employees are perfectionists.
Employees, constantly under the watchful eye of their bosses, strive for perfectionism. After all, nobody wants a black mark on that all-important performance review.
Yet entrepreneurs thrive on lousy work, because putting out lousy work means that at least they're producing, and it’s better to create and fail than to not have created at all.
3. Entrepreneurs say 'no' to opportunities; employees embrace them.
Warren Buffet said, "The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.”
Entrepreneurs, then flex their "no" muscle often to maintain their focus on what matters. Employees, on the other hand, say "yes" to everything because they fear that if they say 'no' to an opportunity, they'll miss out on their big break.
4. Entrepreneurs delegate; employees practice 'DIY.'
Entrepreneurs are always looking for ways to get things off their plate. They know the monetary value of their time and focus on the things only they can do.
Employees are the opposite. They try to do everything themselves and see it as a weakness when they can’t juggle it all. They try to know every single aspect of the business. The mantra “If you want it done right, do it yourself” is the employee’s mantra.
5. Entrepreneurs mono-task; employees (try to) multitask.
There’s no such thing as multitasking. Despite what employers want, this statement is true. Studies show it’s impossible for our brains to focus effectively on more than one thing at a time.
Entrepreneurs recognize that multitasking means doing nothing well, so they “mono-task” instead.
Employees, however, are trained to worship multitasking and beat themselves up when their brains won’t cooperate.
6. Entrepreneurs thrive on risk; employees avoid it.
If you ask many people in the employee mindset why they won't start a business, they'll say they need the security of their day jobs. Not having access to a pension, steady paycheck or health insurance is too risky, they say.
Yet entrepreneurs thrive on risk.
Without risk, there’s no reward, and rather than scaring entrepreneurs away, this knowledge invigorates them. As Peter Drucker said, “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.”
7. Entrepreneurs believe in seasons; employees believe in balance.
Ahh, work/life balance. That is every employee’s most coveted dream, the most sought-after treasure.
But entrepreneurs know that balance isn't achievable. Instead of seeking balance, they believe that to excel in one area of their lives, others will suffer. They accept that the areas of their lives rotate through seasons.
Instead of fighting for an unachievable balance, they recognize that one thing will always have to take precedence over the others.
8. Employees are threatened by smarter people; entrepreneurs hire them.
In the corporate jungle, it’s survival of the fittest. If you’re not the smartest, most well-connected or hardest-working person in your department, you’re stuck at that bottom rung of the ladder.
Employees, therefore, are threatened by those who are smarter than they. They view the smarter guys as competition.
Entrepreneurs hire those people. They know that without a great team, their business will fail, so they hire up.
You don’t have to be a startup CEO or even own your own business to be an entrepreneur, but the entrepreneurial mindset is one that attracts success.
And the really good news is that there are many different ways in which you can apply these mindsets to become successful at whatever you choose to do with your career.
Written by Nathan Chan for Entrepreneur.com
**9 This week on Eyes On Success:
1814 Apple Watch and Home Kit
Many people wonder whether or not they should purchase an Apple Watch and how useful they might find it. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Alex Hall, one of the editors for AppleVis, about his experience with the Apple Watch and how he has taken control of his house using Apple's Home Kit. Also learn why you might want to join the AppleVis community.
1813 Outtakes from Eyes On Success
Show Notes - They say that nothing is ever perfect. Fortunately, though, with a little extra work, most mistakes can be fixed. That even applies to the productions of Eyes On Success. Sit back and enjoy some laughs with hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey as they celebrate April Fool's Day by sharing some humorous moments that never made it into the show.
1812 Running with WayBand
Developing new access technologies sometimes requires intrepid individuals willing to test and work out the kinks in new systems despite occasional failures. Hosts Peter and Nancy Torpey speak with Simon Wheatcroft, a blind motivational speaker and distance runner, about his experiences testing the WayBand device by running the New York City marathon.
As usual, the audio and show notes can be found at:
www.EyesOnSuccess.net <http://www.eyesonsuccess.net/> and the podcast is available on Apple podcasts.
**10 Shared by Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Focus on Function: Hadley’s iFocus Series
When Joe Danowsky first purchased an iPhone, he found it difficult. Now it’s his lifeline to managing every day. Read more about how Joe learned the power of his iPhone. https://hadley.edu/donate-hadley/Focus-Joe-Danowsky.asp
5 Simple Steps to Adjust the Text Size on Your iPhone
1 Open Settings
2 Click on General
3 Click on Accessibility
4 Click on Large Text
5 Enable Larger Accessibility Sizes
The rest is up to you! Move the slider to your desired font size and read your phone with ease. Learn more iPhone tips on our website. https://hadley.edu/InstructionalVideos.asp
**11 Shared by Patti Chang, NFBI
We are reaching out to tell you about an exciting opportunity. The National Federation of the Blind of Illinois is sponsoring BELL Academies in Chicago and Springfield this Summer. Please help us spread the word by forwarding this email. You can obtain more information by reading what one of our moms said and visiting https://nfb.org/bell-academy .
**12 From Vending Times
Micromarket Bill Passes Michigan Legislature
CHICAGO -- Micromarket legislation has become law in the state of Michigan. On Mar. 27, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed the bill passed by the state’s legislature containing micromarket clarification language that was proposed by the Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association, a National Automatic Merchandising Association state council. READ MORE » https://www.vendingtimes.com/articles/micromarket-bill-passes-michigan-legislature-11538
**13 From NAMA - California Court Rules In Coffee Case
Last week a decision was issued in a lawsuit alleging several coffee retailers in California were in violation of state law because they were not properly notifying consumers about the presence of acrylamide – a chemical believed to cause cancer by the State of California. The ruling in a long-standing legal case concerning coffee companies and California’s Prop. 65 was issued by a Los Angeles County Judge and may be appealed.
The immediate impact to the Convenience Services industry is still unknown. NAMA has been monitoring this and other Proposition 65 issues since its adoption in 1986. NAMA members will be updated when further, specific details on how this impacts the industry are known.
View Washington Post article on the ruling: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2018/03/29/coffee-must-carry-cancer-warning-california-judge-rules/?utm_term=.707a27e6c319
**14 From Vending Times
Indiana Eliminates Sales Tax On Food In Vending Machines
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana lawmakers have voted to eliminate sales tax on food sold in vending machines, beginning in July 2019. READ MORE » https://www.vendingtimes.com/articles/indiana-eliminates-sales-tax-on-food-in-vending-ma-11550
Thank you,
Kathy Ungaro
ICBV, Business Manager
(630)234-4444
Illinois Committee of Blind Vendors
53 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 502
Chicago, IL 60604
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