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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for 2025-07-24 ( 29 items )  
AACSB Survey: Business Schools Report Policy Shifts Are Undermining International Student Mobility (10)
TAMPA, Florida, July 24 (TNSrep) -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * AACSB Survey: Business Schools Report Policy Shifts Are Undermining International Student Mobility Institutions across 27 countries brace for enrollment declines as visa and political barriers reshape global business education * As part of AACSB's new report, Global Minds, Local Impact: A Case for Student Mobility, a survey of 97 business s more PR

Attorney Anna Long Presents at State-wide Environmental Conference (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, July 24 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Attorney Anna Long Presents at State-wide Environmental Conference Environmental and Land Use attorney Anna Long joined fellow panelists to present "Planning and Execution for Successful Environmental Outcomes" during the 39th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School, held July 15-18. The program is produced annually by the Florida Environmental Network, Inc., which is part of the Florida Chamber more PR

Buchanan Applauds Trade Deals with Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Applauds Trade Deals with Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia * "A Historic Win for the American People" WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and member of the Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement following the announcements of historic trade deals between the United States and Japan, the Philippines and Indo more PR

Chairman Rick Scott, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Action to Combat and Prevent International Financial Scams (10)
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Rick Scott, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Action to Combat and Prevent International Financial Scams Last week, Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, joined by bipartisan committee members Senator Mark Kelly, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand, and Senator Ashley Moody, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marc more PR

Congressman Fine Appointed to House Committee on Foreign Affairs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Randy Fine, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Fine Appointed to House Committee on Foreign Affairs Congressman Randy Fine (FL-06) has been appointed by the House Republican Conference to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, solidifying his rising influence on Capitol Hill and marking a significant expansion of his national security and international policy portfolio. "It is an extraordinary honor to join the House Foreign Affairs C more PR

Congressman Patronis Recognizes Military Consumer Month (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 22, 2025: * * * Congressman Patronis Recognizes Military Consumer Month Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis recognized the month of July as Military Consumer Month. Military Consumer Month was first established by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2013 to raise awareness of the financial challenges that active-duty military personnel and veterans face at home and abroad, and warn servicemembers more PR

Donalds Fights For Hardworking Floridians: Leads Bicameral Effort To Deliver Much-Needed Flood Insurance Tax Relief (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Fights For Hardworking Floridians: Leads Bicameral Effort To Deliver Much-Needed Flood Insurance Tax Relief Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has announced the reintroduction of legislation to provide much-needed tax relief for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and private insurance policyholders across Southwest Florida, the Sunshine State, and the nation. H.R. 4494 - "The Flood Insur more PR

FAU: Spying on Stingrays - First-ever Tags Show Elusive Behaviors, Habitats (10)
BOCA RATON, Florida, July 24 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Spying on Stingrays: First-ever Tags Show Elusive Behaviors, Habitats By Gisele Galoustian Biologging - an innovative, non-invasive method of tracking animals in the wild - is transforming how scientists study movement, behavior and social interactions. Using compact electronic devices that can remain attached for hours or even months,  more PR

FCC Grants License Renewals to MPS Media Stations Following Compliance Agreement (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Federal Communications Commission has concluded its investigation into the operations of MPS Media of Tennessee License LLC, Chattanooga and MPS Media of Tallahassee License LLC, Florida, following violations of commercial limits during children's programming. The investigation and associated enforcement actions have been resolved through a consent decree (Docket No. DA 25-643) adopted by the Media Bureau. The matter involves the airing of commercials for the "Hot Whe more PR

FHCA Announces $328,500 in Health Care Workforce Scholarships (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 23 -- The Florida Health Care Association issued the following news release on July 22, 2025: * * * FHCA Announces $328,500 in Health Care Workforce Scholarships Tallahassee, Fla. -- The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) this week announced a significant expansion of its scholarship program, awarding more than $328,000 to support the professional growth of long term caregivers and help meet Florida's increasing demand for nursing professionals. In a major leap  more PR

Fla.'s June, 2Q Housing: Prices Still Moderating (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, July 24 -- Florida Realtors issued the following news: * * * Fla.'s June, 2Q Housing: Prices Still Moderating By Marla Martin Florida Realtors Chief Economist O'Connor: Closed sales of single-family existing homes in June rose 2.8% YoY, "the first gain in that metric since January." ORLANDO, Fla. -- In June, closed sales of single-family existing homes statewide rose 2.8% compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors(R)' latest housing data. Continuing trends seen more PR

Florida Man Sentenced for Decades-Long Scheme to Defraud the IRS (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Florida Man Sentenced for Decades-Long Scheme to Defraud the IRS * A Miami man was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for conspiring to defraud the United States by concealing millions of dollars in assets and income in undisclosed Swiss bank accounts and claiming to the IRS that those assets were not his and instead belonged to foreign nationals. The following is according to court documents more PR

Florida Poly-OCOM to Launch Accelerated Pathway to Medical Degree (10)
LAKELAND, Florida, July 23 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Poly-OCOM to launch accelerated pathway to medical degree In a bold move to address physician shortages and expand access to high-quality medical training, Florida Polytechnic University and the Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM) announced a new program that will allow students to earn both Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degrees in just six yea more PR

Foreign-Trade Zones Board Considers Subzone for Ryder Integrated Logistics in Hope Hull, Alabama (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSFR) -- Ryder Integrated Logistics Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, is seeking subzone status from the U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board for its facility located in Hope Hull, Alabama. The application docketed on July 21, 2025, proposes a subzone encompassing 171.02 acres at 7300 Celebration Way, Hope Hull, Alabama. The request, made under the provisions of the Foreign-Trade Zones Act and the regulations of the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, does not currentl more PR

Greenberg Traurig's Joshua L. Oppenheimer, Rajat R. Shah to Moderate at 2025 Racing and Gaming Conference (10)
MIAMI, Florida, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Joshua L. Oppenheimer, Rajat R. Shah to Moderate at 2025 Racing and Gaming Conference * SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - July 23, 2025 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Joshua L. Oppenheimer and Rajat R. Shah will moderate panels at The Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga, an annual symposium for legal professionals, racing advocates, and industry d more PR

Greenway Health Urges CMS for Predictable Quality Measurement Schedules and Simplified Reporting (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Greenway Health LLC, Tampa, Florida, an electronic health record software and services provider, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services offering its perspectives on the Health Technology Ecosystem. The organization, a vendor to small to medium ambulatory provider practices, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and Rural Health Centers, emphasized the importance of representing these organizations in broader discussions. The commen more ST

House Passes Soto, Bilirakis Bill to Study Causes of Sinkhole Formation, Provide Public Information on Risk Zones (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * House Passes Soto, Bilirakis Bill to Study Causes of Sinkhole Formation, Provide Public Information on Risk Zones The Sinkhole Mapping Act directs the USGS to conduct studies on mechanisms that potentially contribute to the triggering of sinkholes, as well as open a public website that displays maps depicting zones at greater risk of sinkhole formation * This week, the U.S. House of more PR

House Passes Webster's Coast Guard Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Webster's Coast Guard Bill * Washington, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced one of Rep. Webster's legislative priorities by passing H.R. 4275 the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, which strengthens America's maritime security and establishes a Secretary of the Coast Guard to ensure the USCG continues its critical missions to safeguard the Nation's borders,  more PR

In Case You Missed It... Chairman Rick Scott Honors 60th Anniversary of Older Americans Act and Calls for Immediate Passage of Reauthorization (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Chairman Rick Scott Honors 60th Anniversary of Older Americans Act and Calls for Immediate Passage of Reauthorization In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging submitted the below statement for the record in recognition of the 60th anniversary of the initi more PR

L3Harris Receives $300 Million Contract to Enhance Italy's Airborne Electronic Warfare Capabilities (10)
MELBOURNE, Florida, July 22 -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, issued the following news release: * * * L3Harris Receives $300 Million Contract to Enhance Italy's Airborne Electronic Warfare Capabilities MELBOURNE, Fla., July 21, 2025 -- L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received a $300 million contract from Italy to deliver two Gulfstream G550 aircraft provisioned for a modern electromagnetic warfare system. L3 more PR

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL REPORTS FISCAL THIRD QUARTER OF 2025 RESULTS (10)
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 24 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL REPORTS FISCAL THIRD QUARTER OF 2025 RESULTS * Record net revenues of $10.34 billion and record pre-tax income of $1.98 billion for the first nine months of fiscal 2025, up 10% and 5%, respectively, over the first nine months of fiscal 2024 * Record client assets under administration of $1.64 trillion and record Private Client Group assets in fee-base more PR

Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Two New Bills to Continue Crackdown on Communist China's Influence in U.S. Financial Markets (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Two New Bills to Continue Crackdown on Communist China's Influence in U.S. Financial Markets * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott announced the introduction of the Trusted Foreign Auditing Act and the American Investment Accountability Act, led by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik in the House of Representatives, to protect the integrity of America's financial markets f more PR

Statement From The James Madison Institute on the Release of the Trump Administration's AI Action Plan (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 24 -- The James Madison Institute issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * Statement From The James Madison Institute on the Release of the Trump Administration's AI Action Plan Today, the Trump Administration released America's AI Action Plan, a national strategy designed to promote innovation, safeguard individual rights, and bolster America's global leadership in artificial intelligence. The plan highlights removing red tape, promotion of workfor more PR

U.S. Reps. Castor, Tran Reintroduce "Keep Kids Covered Act" to Improve Outcomes, Lower Costs & Support Families Across America (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Reps. Castor, Tran Reintroduce "Keep Kids Covered Act" to Improve Outcomes, Lower Costs & Support Families Across America * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Derek Tran (CA-45) reintroduced legislation to provide continuous health care coverage for eligible children in Medicaid and CHIP. The Keep Kids Covered Act would expand the 12-month continuous eligibility (CE)  more PR

UM Miller School of Medicine: Cellular Therapy Developed for Cancer Now Being Tested in Autoimmune Disease (10)
MIAMI, Florida, July 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Cellular Therapy Developed for Cancer Now Being Tested in Autoimmune Disease Summary * Sylvester experts recently treated the first scleroderma patient at the center through an innovative new trial of cellular therapy for autoimmune disease. * The therapy, a form of CAR T therapy, engineers patients' own T cells to recognize and eliminate their B cells, which produce the self-direct more PR

USF Partners With COAST to Advance Autonomous Vehicle Technology (10)
TAMPA, Florida, July 24 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * USF partners with COAST to advance autonomous vehicle technology The University of South Florida has launched a new academic partnership with COAST Autonomous, a leading provider of autonomous mobility solutions, to accelerate research in self-driving vehicle technology and expand workforce training opportunities for the next generation of engineers. Through this collaboration, COAST will share its ex more PR

Valdosta State University: Mallory Jablonski Spends Summer Studying AI's Impact on Creatives (10)
VALDOSTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * Mallory Jablonski Spends Summer Studying AI's Impact on Creatives By Jessica Pope Mallory Jablonski of Gainesville, Florida, devoted her summer semester at Valdosta State University to investigating the role artificial intelligence plays in the creative process. As a student in VSU's Department of Art and Design, she does not believe AI can meet an individual's or a company's full creative demands as th more PR

Wasserman Schultz, Carter, Norcross Reintroduce Bipartisan Pool Safety Legislation to Save Young Lives (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz, Carter, Norcross Reintroduce Bipartisan Pool Safety Legislation to Save Young Lives * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), John Carter (TX-31), and Donald Norcross (NJ-01) re-introduced the bipartisan Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety (VGB) Reauthorization Act to help decrease preventable drownings. Drownings and near-drownin more PR

WATCH: Chairman Diaz-Balart Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of the FY 2026 National Security & State Department Funding Bill (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Chairman Diaz-Balart Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of the FY 2026 National Security & State Department Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) delivered the following opening remarks during the House Appro more PR