Media Mentions
Jonathan Todd Featured on PN Live for Discussion on Public Policy and Plastics
August 6, 2025
Jonathan Todd, Vice Chair of Benesch’s Transportation & Logistics Practice Group, was featured on PN Live on August 6, 2025, for a special segment exploring the impact of the federal budget and recent public policy developments under the Trump administration, including the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
Todd joined PN Editor Don Loepp and Plastics Industry Association President & CEO Matt Seaholm for an in-depth discussion on how federal policies are shaping the plastics industry and related transportation and logistics operations.
The segment is part of Plastics News’ continuing coverage on AI, sustainability, and the evolving policy landscape.
For more information and to view the segment, visit: Plastics News – PN Live
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