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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for 2025-09-08 ( 5 items )  
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Advocates for Strengthening Domestic Drug Manufacturing (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Coral Gables, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to implement measures aimed at enhancing domestic drug manufacturing capabilities. The letter addresses a significant concern regarding the over-reliance on foreign sources for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished drug products. Catalyst emphasizes that such vulnerabilities were starkly revealed during the  more ST

Federal Reserve Seeks Public Input on Credicorp Ltd.'s Nonbanking Activities Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System announced that Credicorp Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda, has filed an application to engage in or acquire companies involved in nonbanking activities. The application from Credicorp seeks to keep voting shares of Credicorp Capital USA Inc., Miami, Florida, and its subsidiaries, Credicorp Capital Advisors LLC and Credicorp Capital LLC, Coral Gables. Through this action, Credicorp would continue to provide financial and investment advisory servi more PR

Home Care Association of Florida Argues for Restoration of Labor Exemptions (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Home Care Association of Florida, Tallahassee, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor advocating for the restoration of the companionship services and live-in domestic service exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to their pre-2013 scope. HCAF represents approximately 2,300 licensed home health agencies dedicated to delivering critical services that allow vulnerable populations, including the elderly and chronically ill, to more ST

Lee Health System Warns CMS Proposals Will Limit Patient Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Lee Health System, Fort Myers, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing strong opposition to two of the agency's proposed policies regarding Medicare and Medicaid Programs. The organization argues that the proposals would adversely affect hospital operations and limit their ability to provide quality patient care. The proposed policies involve an accelerated timeline for clawing back funds linked to a  more ST

Twelve Lakeland-Based Gang Members Charged With Paycheck Protection Program Fraud (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release on Sept. 5, 2025: * * * Twelve Lakeland-Based Gang Members Charged With Paycheck Protection Program Fraud United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the unsealing of 9 indictments charging 12 individuals with wire fraud. If convicted, each faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. The following individuals have been charged: Name ... Age ... City more PR