Targeted News Service logo

-- Preview Email Newsletter
*Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for 2024-12-05 ( 7 items )  
Food & Water Watch: Florida PSC Rejects Staff Recommendations, Approves TECO Rate Hike (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Food and Water Watch issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * "The PSC continues to be a rubber-stamp for utilities & big business over struggling communities" * * * Tallahassee, FL -- Today, after more than a year of sustained public opposition in Hillsborough County, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to deny staff recommendations that would have slashed Tampa Electric Company (TECO)'s rate hike request in half, saving residential cu more PR

National Space Society Supports the Nomination of Jared Isaacman as Next NASA Administrator (10)
COCOA, Florida, Dec. 4 -- The National Space Society issued the following news release: President Elect Donald Trump has selected space entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to be the next NASA Administrator. The announcement appeared on social media on December 4. Isaacman's appointment will require Senate confirmation to be official. National Space Society COO Dale Skran said, "Based on conversations I have had with Mr. Isaacman, I think he is going to be an outstanding NASA Administrator. He brings a more PR

NSU, Partners Receive $16 Million NOAA Grant For Coral Restoration (10)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Dec. 5 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: Continuing its leadership in coral research and restoration, Nova Southeastern University (NSU), along with 10 other South Florida partners, were awarded a four-year, $16 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support a collaborative program to develop and scale up new approaches to increase the climate resilience of Florida's restored coral reefs. The e more PR

Pasco-Hernando State College: Public Notice of Upcoming Accreditation Review Visit by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (10)
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, Dec. 5 -- Pasco-Hernando State College issued the following news release: Pasco-Hernando State College wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associate Degree nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The public is invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program. The meeting will take place in person on February 5, 2025, at 3:45 p.m. in the Performi more PR

UM Miller School of Medicine: What's Next for Lung Cancer Treatment? (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Article Summary * A nuanced understanding of tumor biology and the development of new therapies have resulted in better outcomes for many lung cancer patients. * Sylvester researchers are calling for a concerted effort to ensure all lung cancer patients benefit fully from everything science and medicine have to offer. * Targeted therapies and immunotherapies that boost the i more PR

University of Miami: Where AI Meets Public Relations (10)
CORAL GABLES, Florida, Dec. 5 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * Artificial intelligence is the new buzz, and the University of Miami is at the forefront of this initiative with a new special topics course offered at the School of Communication. * * * By Meghan Sullivan In an ever-changing world of technology, educational programs face the challenge of reflecting real-world trends and advancements. The University of Miami School of Communication consistently rises t more PR

VICTORY -- U.S. District Court Denies Target's Attempt to Dismiss AFL Lawsuit and Transfer Venue; Shareholder Action Against Undisclosed Risks and Losses Caused by Target's ESG, DEI, and LGBTQ "Pride Campaign" to Continue (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida denied Target Corporation's motion to dismiss the shareholder derivative lawsuit titled Craig v. Target Corporation filed by America First Legal (AFL), with co-counsel Boyden Gray PLLC and Lawson Huck Gonzalez PLLC. The Court ruled the allegations in the lawsuit that Target failed to adequately disclose more PR