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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for 2025-05-30 ( 26 items )  
9 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Listed in 2025 Washington, D.C., Virginia Super Lawyers (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 9 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Listed in 2025 Washington, D.C., Virginia Super Lawyers WASHINGTON, D.C., and TYSONS, Va. - May 29, 2025 - Four attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP were named to the 2025 Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers list. Additionally, the publication recognized five Greenberg Traurig attorneys on its Rising Stars lists in Washington, D. more PR

APCIA Supports Florida Governor's Veto of HB 6017 to Protect Consumers from Higher Medical Costs (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 29 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Supports Florida Governor's Veto of HB 6017 to Protect Consumers from Higher Medical Costs TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today released the following statement attributed to Adam Shores, senior vice president of state government relations at APCIA, regarding Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' veto  more PR

Beneath the Surface: How Panama City Keeps Military Divers on the Cutting Edge (10)
PANAMA CITY, Florida, May 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * Beneath the Surface: How Panama City Keeps Military Divers on the Cutting Edge By Jeremy Roman, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division For the military diver, the unforgiving depths can be a perilous arena. Since August 1, 1882, U.S. Navy sailors have executed essential underwater operations around the globe, from special operations and reconnaissance to ship repair and force protection. Yet these more PR

Congressional Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs' Statement on the Passing of Gerry Connolly (10)
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs' Statement on the Passing of Gerry Connolly WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), and Andy Barr (R-KY), co-chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, issued the following statement on the passing of co-chair Congressman Gerry Connolly: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague, more PR

Congressman Bean Announces Launch of Congressional App Challenge to Inspire the Next Generation of Innovators (10)
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bean Announces Launch of Congressional App Challenge to Inspire the Next Generation of Innovators WASHINGTON --U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) today announced the launch of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for Florida's Fourth Congressional District. The annual competition challenges students to create an original software application. The winner will be eligible to have thei more PR

CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ JOINS SENATOR RICK SCOTT TO PROMOTE HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS AHEAD OF 2025 SEASON (10)
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ JOINS SENATOR RICK SCOTT TO PROMOTE HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS AHEAD OF 2025 SEASON MIAMI, FL \- Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez joined U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) in Miami for a pivotal stop on the Senator's Hurricane Preparedness Tour, encouraging Floridians to take proactive steps as the 2025 hurricane season approaches. The event, held in collaboration with local emerge more PR

David J. Dykeman and Terence P. McCourt Named Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 'Top Managing Partners' (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * David J. Dykeman and Terence P. McCourt Named Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 'Top Managing Partners' BOSTON - May 29, 2025 - For the second consecutive year, David J. Dykeman and Terence P. McCourt, co-managing shareholders of the Boston office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, were named among the "Top 20 Managing Partners in Massachusetts" by Massachusetts Lawyer more PR

FAU Data Analysis: Falling Rates Bring Some Relief to Banks (10)
BOCA RATON, Florida, May 30 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Data Analysis: Falling Rates Bring Some Relief to Banks By Amber Bonefont Falling interest rates brought some relief to banks' portfolios for unrealized losses on investment securities, according to a data analysis from a finance professor at Florida Atlantic University. Only two banks with assets over $1 billion reported unbooked securities more PR

Florida Poly Professor Selected for Distinguished Fulbright Specialist Roster (10)
LAKELAND, Florida, May 29 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Poly professor selected for distinguished Fulbright Specialist Roster Dr. Chris Kelley, whose work in advancing Parkinson's disease diagnosis and wearable care technology is garnering national attention, has been selected to join the celebrated ranks of Fulbright Specialists by the U.S. State Department. The prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program provides a unique opportunity for U. more PR

FSU Researchers Share in Breakthrough Prize in Physics for Work at CERN (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU researchers share in Breakthrough Prize in Physics for work at CERN By Devin Bittner Five Florida State University physicists are part of the international team awarded the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for work done at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), the world's largest particle physics laboratory. FSU physics faculty members Harrison Prosper, Todd Adams, Andrew more PR

FSU Theatre Professor to Direct Sold-out Production of 'Into the Woods' in the Philippines (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Theatre professor to direct sold-out production of "Into the Woods" in the Philippines By Emily Gumal and Jamie Rager Chari Arespacochaga, Florida State University School of Theatre associate professor and director of the MFA Directing Program, will return to her hometown of Manila in the Philippines in August to direct a production of "Into the Woods" for Theatre Group Asia. Theatre Group Asia is more PR

Greenberg Traurig Wins 'Outstanding Collaboration' Award at European Legal Innovation & Technology Awards 2025 (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Wins 'Outstanding Collaboration' Award at European Legal Innovation & Technology Awards 2025 LONDON - May 29, 2025 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's London office won the 'Outstanding Collaboration' award at Law.com's European Legal Innovation & Technology Awards 2025 for the firm's collaboration with Immunefi and London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation (L more PR

ICE arrests 100+ illegal aliens during targeted enforcement operation in Tallahassee (10)
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE arrests 100+ illegal aliens during targeted enforcement operation in Tallahassee TALLAHASSEE -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more than 100 illegal aliens during a targeted enforcement operation at construction sites in the in Tallahassee during a joint agency operation May 29. The multiagency operation, directed by ICE Homelan more PR

Meet the 2025 Recipients of IFCN's Grants (10)
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 30 -- The International Fact-Checking Network, a part of Poynter, issued the following news release: * * * Meet the 2025 recipients of IFCN's grants BUILD grants provide operational support to fact-checkers working to provide accurate, trustworthy information in their communities ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (May 29, 2025) - The International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the nonprofit Poynter Institute has awarded grants to 23 fact-checking organizations across 20 cou more PR

Moskowitz, Gonzales Relaunch Bipartisan School Safety & Security Caucus (10)
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Moskowitz, Gonzales Relaunch Bipartisan School Safety & Security Caucus WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressmen Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) this week announced the relaunch of the Congressional Bipartisan School Safety & Security Caucus for the 119 th Congress. Founded in 2023 by Co-Chairs Moskowitz and Gonzales, the Caucus brings members of Congress together with educators, law enf more PR

New Whole Foods Market in Midtown Miami, to Open June 26 (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, May 29 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release: * * * New Whole Foods Market in Midtown Miami, to Open June 26 New store features coffee bar with Cuban-style coffee offerings and more than 500 local products from Florida-based suppliers Miami, Fla. (May 28, 2025) - Whole Foods Market will open a new 53,400-square-foot store located at 2910 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, Fla., at 9:00 a.m. on June 26. Regular store hours will be 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. daily. The n more PR

Reeling Them In: Teaching Kids Why Science Matters (10)
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Reeling Them In: Teaching Kids Why Science Matters Getting students excited about science, marine life, conservation and fishing is an annual event in St. Petersburg, Florida, home of the St. Petersburg Science Festival. This event brings the science and academic communities together to create a hands-on experience for students to be engaged, have fun, and consider a career in science.  more PR

Rep. Steube Introduces Make Autorail Great Again Act to Rebrand DC Metrorail as WMAGA and Trump Train (10)
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Introduces Make Autorail Great Again Act to Rebrand DC Metrorail as WMAGA and Trump Train WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the Make Autorail Great Again Act to block all federal funding to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) until it officially changes its name to the "Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access" (WMA more PR

Rep. Steube Reintroduces Legislation to Stop Federal Payments to the Deceased (10)
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Reintroduces Legislation to Stop Federal Payments to the Deceased WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today reintroduced the Valid Benefits Act to require federal agencies and departments verify the eligibility of individuals 105 years of age or older for federal benefits. "No American who has paid into Social Security and Medicare should see their benefits compromis more PR

Sen. Rick Scott Makes Fourth Stop of Hurricane Preparedness Tour in Sanford Ahead of 2025 Hurricane Season (10)
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Makes Fourth Stop of Hurricane Preparedness Tour in Sanford Ahead of 2025 Hurricane Season SANFORD, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined state and local leaders and law enforcement in Sanford for a Hurricane Preparedness press conference to urge Floridians to get prepared as the 2025 Hurricane Season begins June 1. Throughout the week, Senator Scott has been traveling across Florida a more PR

Sen. Rick Scott Rounds Out Annual Hurricane Preparedness Tour in Pensacola as 2025 Hurricane Season Begins Sunday (10)
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Rounds Out Annual Hurricane Preparedness Tour in Pensacola as 2025 Hurricane Season Begins Sunday PENSACOLA, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott wrapped his hurricane preparedness tour in Pensacola joined by state and local leaders and law enforcement for a press conference to urge Floridians to get prepared as the 2025 Hurricane Season begins June 1. Throughout the week, Senator Scott has  more PR

Study: Cannabis Use Associated With Reduced Anxiety, Improved Sleep Quality in Older Adults (10)
WASHINGTON, May 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Study: Cannabis Use Associated With Reduced Anxiety, Improved Sleep Quality in Older Adults Orlando, FL: Older adults' use of cannabis is associated with reduced anxiety and improved sleep, according to data published in the journal Psychiatry. Investigators affiliated with the University of Central Florida assessed the impact of cannabis use on  more PR

UM Miller School of Medicine: Genetic Cause of a Rare, Neurodevelopmental Disorder (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * The Genetic Cause of a Rare, Neurodevelopmental Disorder By Josh Baxt An international research group, led by scientists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, has identified a novel gene associated with a neurodevelopmental condition. The mutated gene, WSB2, is part of a critical cellular system that recycles unneeded proteins. Without this process, bad protei more PR

UM Miller School of Medicine: Honor of a Lifetime Fighting HIV (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 29 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * The Honor of a Lifetime Fighting HIV By Robert Benchley Dr. Savita Pahwa received international recognition from HIV Congress 2025 as she steps down from the Miami CFAR. When Miller School physician-scientist Savita Pahwa, M.D., stepped onto the stage on March 22 to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award at HIV Congress 2025 in Mumbai, India, it was a moment of personal triumph in her more PR

UM Miller School of Medicine: What's Best for the Patient? Students Collaborate in Virtual Environment to Hone Soft Skills (10)
MIAMI, Florida, May 29 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * What's Best for the Patient? Students Collaborate in Virtual Environment to Hone Soft Skills By Lauren Comander A new virtual reality pilot program teaches students the best ways to navigate conversations about the risks and benefits of medical care. When a patient who needs lifesaving dialysis has concerns, doctors and nurses are tasked with conversations surrounding risks, benefits more PR

USCCA Returns for Sixth Year as Presenting Sponsor of NSSF's Range-Retailer Business Expo (10)
WASHINGTON, May 29 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * USCCA Returns for Sixth Year as Presenting Sponsor of NSSF's Range-Retailer Business Expo WASHINGTON, D.C. -- NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is proud to announce the return of the U.S. Concealed Carry Association ( USCCA ) as Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 NSSF Range-Retailer Business Expo (tm), taking place July 16-17 in West Palm Beach, Florida. more PR