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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for 2026-01-12 ( 8 items )  
Afterschool Alliance Report Reveals Critical Afterschool Gaps for Hispanic Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- America After 3PM for Hispanic Families (5th Edition) - A report from Afterschool Alliance - January 2026 (12 pages) * * * Afterschool Alliance issued a report on Hispanic families as part of its fifth edition America After 3PM survey, highlighting surging demand for afterschool programs amid persistent access barriers. Drawing from national household data, the report shows 60% of Hispanic children would participate if programs were available--higher than the n more ST

American Association for Justice Report Advocates Raising Outdated Auto Insurance Minimums (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- THE CASE FOR RAISING AUTO INSURANCE MINIMUMS - A report from American Association for Justice - January 2026 (8 pages) * * * American Association for Justice issued a report arguing that minimum auto insurance limits in 48 states and DC fail to cover modern crash costs amid soaring vehicle prices over $50,000 and repairs rendering one in five collisions total losses. Over 40,000 annual fatalities and 2 million injuries generate $340 billion in economic costs, y more ST

CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ APPLAUDS PRESIDENT TRUMP'S COMMITMENT TO FREEDOM IN CUBA (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ APPLAUDS PRESIDENT TRUMP'S COMMITMENT TO FREEDOM IN CUBA * MIAMI, FL -Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) released the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump's remarks regarding oil shipments and financial support flowing to the Communist Cuban regime: Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez said, " Thank you, President Donald J. Trump, for your un more PR

Fueling research in nuclear thermal propulsion (10)
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 11 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Fueling research in nuclear thermal propulsion * Going to the moon was one thing; going to Mars will be quite another. The distance alone is intimidating. While the moon is 238,855 miles away, the distance to Mars is between 33 million and 249 million miles. The propulsion systems that got us to the moon just won't work. Taylor Hampson, a master's student in the Department of Nuc more PR

ICE Out For Good Concludes Day One With Overwhelming Peaceful Actions (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ICE Out For Good Concludes Day One With Overwhelming Peaceful Actions * WASHINGTON - Today, peaceful protests and vigils kicked off the ICE Out For Good Weekend of Action to honor the lives lost at the hands of ICE, demand accountability more PR

IDSA and Over 200 Health Organizations Urge Congress to Conduct Oversight of Changes to Vaccine Schedule (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following joint statement on Jan. 9, 2026, by over 200 organizations: * * * IDSA and over 200 health organizations urge Congress to conduct oversight of changes to vaccine schedule Dear [Senator/Representative]: The undersigned organizations, representing health care clinicians, public health professionals, scientists, patients, and family advocates, urge you to conduct swift and robust oversight regarding  more PR

OMB Issues Statement of Administration Policy on Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act (H.R. 504), which was introduced by Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, and three cosponsors: * * * The Administration strongly opposes H.R. 504, the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act. The bill amends the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to expand a certain area located in the Everglades National Park in southern Florida and  more PR

U.S., Partner Forces Strike ISIS Targets in Syria (10)
TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release: * * * U.S., Partner Forces Strike ISIS Targets in Syria * January 10, 2026 Release Number 20260110-01 TAMPA, Fla. - Today, at approximately 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces, alongside partner forces, conducted large-scale strikes against multiple ISIS targets across Syria. These strikes are part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, which was launched and announced on Dec. 19,  more PR