WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has released the following public communication dated Dec. 3, 2024, from Global Connections to Employment, Pensacola, Florida: * * * To: Mr. Jeff Koses, Ms. Chai Feldblum, Members of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission Re: AbilityOne Participating Employee Information Form Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization employing more than 1,600 team members, of which near more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Public notices have been posted on the FEMA website describing available FEMA assistance and proposed FEMA-funded actions, including activities that may affect historic properties, floodplains and wetlands in Florida for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. FEMA may offer specific types of temporary housing at private, commercial or group locations. more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news: * * * While Florida Saw the Highest Influx of New Residents in the Nation in 2023, Business Leaders Are Addressing Florida's Increase in Outflow * * * The Florida Chamber Foundation has released its latest migration report, revealing significant trends in Florida's population growth and state-to-state migration patterns. The report, which details data on population inflow and outflow from oth more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Launches new business online account features $4.7 billion recovered for U.S. taxpayers as part of new initiatives; continued progress made on Paperless Processing and Simple Notice Initiatives * * * The Internal Revenue Service today provided the regular quarterly update to the Strategic Operating Plan, outlining key milestones in criminal investigat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: A Colombian national pleaded guilty today to his role in kidnapping and assaulting two members of the U.S. military who were on temporary duty in Bogota, Colombia. According to court documents, Pedro Jose Silva Ochoa, 47, of Bogota, and his co-defendants targeted, incapacitated, and kidnapped two U.S. soldiers in Bogota. The two victims, who were serving on orders in Colombia, went to an e more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., returned an indictment yesterday charging Jason Pallante, 52, of Orlando, Florida, with defrauding political donors by operating numerous political fundraising websites that fraudulently promised to support presidential candidates and instead using the money he raised to enrich himself. According to the indictment, Pallante operated the America Gre more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: A former Florida-based employee of TD Bank N.A. was arrested and charged by criminal complaint yesterday for facilitating money laundering to Colombia through the financial institution. According to court documents, Leonardo Ayala, 24, worked at a TD Bank store in Doral, Florida, between February and November 2023. Starting in June 2023, Ayala allegedly exploited his position as a bank emp more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication on Dec. 4, 2024, from MaryCatherine Jones Consulting LLC, Tallahassee, Florida: * * * To: Andrew Levinson, MPH Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) US Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20210 RE: OSHA's Proposed Standard on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: On Tuesday, December 11, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, including U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean's (FL-04) priorities for Northeast Floridians. WRDA 2024 authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to carry out critical water resources development projects and studies. Regular consideration of locally driven, rigorously studie more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. Upon passage, Congressman Bean said: "I was proud to support this year's NDAA which refocuses the military on its core mission of defending our nation, supports operations alon more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Rohan Dash's Citrus AI App Tackles Challenges in Florida's Citrus Industry * * * OSPREY, Fla. -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for the 17th Congressional District of Florida. Citrus AI, created by Rohan Dash, an 11th-grade student at Pine View School, earned first place in this year's competition. "The FL-17  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced the Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2024, legislation to designate the portion of the Myakka River within Sarasota County as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. This designation builds on prior federal studies and longstanding local efforts to preserve the river's unique ecological, recreational, and cultural value. " more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Yesterday, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) and the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump released their bipartisan final report of findings and recommendations following the assassination attempts on President Trump on July 13th and September 15th. In July, Speaker Mike Johnson selected Congressman Joyce to serve on the Task Force. "I am honored Speaker Johnson tr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Rep. Nancy Mace, a survivor and advocate for women, is pushing the Safe Shelters Act to bar registered sex offenders from emergency shelters shared with women and children during disasters. This bill has been cosponsored by Reps. Anna Paulina Luna, Van Drew, Weber and Boebert. The bill builds upon policies in Florida counties like Flagler and Marion which require sex offenders to evac more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2024 Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following statement after President Biden Announced Clemency for nearly 1,500 Americans: "Today's announcement from President Biden is a powerful reminder that justice includes compassion and the opportunity for redemption. By granting clemency to nearly 1,500 individuals and pardoning 39 nonviolent offenders, he's reaffirming America's commitment  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) and U.S. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-At-Large) introduced a bill to reform work requirements for able-bodied Americans. The requirements apply to adults receiving Medicaid benefits who are not in school and have no dependents. This bill would help lift millions off government dependence, save taxpayer dollars, and put America on the path of fisc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: This week, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) led a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and House Appropriations Committee leaders urging the swift consideration and passage of the Biden Administration's recent disaster supplemental appropriations request. "It's been over 2 months since both Hurricanes Helene more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) issues the Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Automated Injection of Peroxide-Based Algaecide and Phosphorus Sequestration Agent to Control  more PR