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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for 2026-01-31 ( 47 items )  
2026 Galilee Immersion Program: Exposing First-Year Law Students to the Impact of Public Interest Law (10)
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Jan. 30 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * 2026 Galilee Immersion Program: Exposing First-Year Law Students to the Impact of Public Interest Law * In 1981, Notre Dame Law School launched the Galilee Immersion Program to give students a unique opportunity to learn from practicing lawyers, reflect on their future legal careers, and live out what it means to be a "different kind of lawyer." What began as an experimental program-bringing six students and one law professor to Chicago  more PR

Alumnus Jonathan Campos Commemorated at Embry-Riddle Through Funds Supporting Aviation Safety Research (10)
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Jan. 30 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Alumnus Jonathan Campos Commemorated at Embry-Riddle Through Funds Supporting Aviation Safety Research * Two aviation safety research funds honoring the memory of alumnus Jonathan Campos have been established at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety. Campos, 34, died a year ago in the midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter in the  more PR

American Investment Council: All Americans Should Have Access to Private Investment (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The American Investment Council issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * All Americans Should Have Access to Private Investment AIC President and CEO Will Dunham released the following statement regarding President Trump's Executive Order to democratize access to alternative assets for 401(k) investors: "For decades, public pension funds have invested in private assets because they deliver strong returns over the long term and are a smart, safe way to diversify retirement savings. President Trump's EO i more PR

Army and Academia Forge New Pathways at Florida Symposium (10)
FORT KNOX, Kentucky, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: * * * Army and Academia Forge New Pathways at Florida Symposium By Tim Bundick, 2nd Recruiting Brigade Jensen Beach, FL - In a forward-thinking initiative to connect with the educators who shape the nation's future workforce, Colonel Upperman led a significant U.S. Army presence at the Florida Career Pathways Network Symposium. He was joined by battalion command teams from across Florida, the Brigade's Education Services Specialist, Dr. Shemekia Nero more PR

ArtSci at USU: February Events Preview (10)
LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * ArtSci at USU: February Events Preview * February at Utah State University is alive with creativity, inquiry and collaboration across the College of Arts & Sciences. From concerts, exhibitions and theatrical productions to lectures, workshops and public science events, ArtSci's February lineup reflects the breadth of disciplines that shape learning and discovery at USU. Read below for more details about these coming events, and subscribe to the weekly events remi more PR

BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Florida Job Openings and Labor Turnover November 2025 (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Florida Job Openings and Labor Turnover November 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Jan. 30, 2026 * * * Florida had 431,000 job openings in November 2025, compared to 504,000 openings in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the job openings rate in Florida was 4.1 percent in November and 4.8 percent in the previous month. (See chart 1 and table 2.) The job openi more PR

CitiesSpeak Podcast Features NLC President Councilmember Kevin Kramer on Leading Cities Into 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * CitiesSpeak Podcast Features NLC President Councilmember Kevin Kramer on Leading Cities Into 2026 * A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features NLC President Kevin Kramer, Councilmember, Louisville, KY. Recorded live at City Summit 2025 in Salt Lake City, the episode explores the essential role local leaders play in delivering results for residents amid grow more PR

CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ APPLAUDS PRESIDENT TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER TARGETING CUBAN REGIME (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ APPLAUDS PRESIDENT TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER TARGETING CUBAN REGIME * MIAMI, FL -Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump's executive order: "Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba." Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez said, "President Donald J. Trump's executive order imposing tariffs on all countries that send oil to the more PR

CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ CALLS FOR THE IMMEDIATE END TO COMMUNIST CUBA'S FINANCIAL LIFELINES (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ CALLS FOR THE IMMEDIATE END TO COMMUNIST CUBA'S FINANCIAL LIFELINES * MIAMI, FL \- Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R FL) held a press conference alongside Congressman Mario Diaz Balart (R FL), local elected officials, and leaders from the Cuban exile community to reaffirm their shared commitment to advancing freedom and democracy in the Western Hemisphere. During the press conference, Congressman Gimenez call more PR

FAU Launches Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering (10)
BOCA RATON, Florida, Jan. 31 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Launches New Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering CODE Snapshot: FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science has launched the Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering (CODE), an interdisciplinary research hub that advances engineering-driven innovation at the intersection of computation, data science, and the life sciences. By uniting expertise in engineering, c more PR

FEMA: Additional $480 Million Approved for Florida's Disaster Recovery (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * Additional $480 Million Approved for Florida's Disaster Recovery TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - FEMA announced more than $480 million in federal funding to support more than 500 disaster recovery projects statewide in Florida. These local and state-managed projects include $180 million for rebuilding or restoring critical infrastructure and public facilities, more than $136.6 million for emergency measures to pr more PR

Fla. Education Dept. Report Says Apprenticeship Programs Grew Significantly In 2024-25 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- FLORIDA'S ANNUAL APPRENTICESHIP AND PREAPPRENTICESHIP REPORT - A report from Florida Department of Education - January 2026 (59 pages) * * * The Florida Department of Education issued its Annual Apprenticeship and Pre-apprenticeship Report that shows substantial growth in participation, program registrations and outcomes for the 2024-25 program year, highlighting continued expansion of workforce pathways across the state. The data indicate that thousands more apprentices and pre-apprentices engaged in register more ST

Florida Chamber Foundation's 2026 Economic Outlook Predicts Florida Economy Expected to Outperform the Nation (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 31 (TNSrep) -- The Florida Chamber Foundation issued the following news: * * * Florida Chamber Foundation's 2026 Economic Outlook Predicts Florida Economy Expected to Outperform the Nation The Florida Chamber Foundation released the 2026 Florida Economic Outlook Report, unveiled during the Florida Chamber Foundation 2026 Economic Outlook & Jobs Summit, offering a data-informed assessment of Florida's economy and what business leaders can expect in the year ahead. The report examines what current and emerging trend more PR

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Violate the Anti-Kickback Statute (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Violate the Anti-Kickback Statute * BOSTON - A Florida man pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiring to violate the Anti-Kickback Statute. Deane Gilmore, 35, of Brandon, Fla., pleaded guilty today to one count of conspiracy to pay and receive kickbacks before U.S. District Court Judge Brian E. Murphy, who scheduled sentencing for May 12, 2026. Gilmore was charg more PR

FSU Career Center's Seminole Futures Recruitment Series propels student career prospects and partnerships (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Career Center's Seminole Futures Recruitment Series propels student career prospects and partnerships * Florida State University students can further their future and expand their career connections through the Seminole Futures Recruitment Series Tuesday, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 13 at various campus locations. The recruitment series is open to all majors and class levels. Led by FSU's Career Center within the Division of Student Affairs, Sem more PR

Greenberg Traurig Litigators Prevail for Dale Swanberg as SEC Dismisses Civil Securities Fraud Charges (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Litigators Prevail for Dale Swanberg as SEC Dismisses Civil Securities Fraud Charges * MIAMI and MINNEAPOLIS - Jan. 30, 2026 - A team of Greenberg Traurig attorneys led by Global Litigation Practice Co-Chair William Michael, Jr. secured a victory for Dale Swanberg on Jan. 30 when the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dismissed its civil securities fraud charges against him. This dismissal of al more PR

Greenberg Traurig Named a Leading Trademark Firm in WTR 1000 2026 Edition (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Named a Leading Trademark Firm in WTR 1000 2026 Edition * NEW YORK - Jan. 30, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been nationally and regionally recognized by the World Trademark Review (WTR) in the 16th edition of the WTR 1000. In addition to the firmwide rankings, WTR recommended 30 attorneys in Greenberg Traurig's Trademark & Brand Management Group. The WTR 1000 also ranked Greenberg  more PR

Greenberg Traurig's Carlos L. Diaz and Sandra Ramirez Loe Recognized with Miami-Dade Bar Young Lawyers '40 Under 40' Award (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Carlos L. Diaz and Sandra Ramirez Loe Recognized with Miami-Dade Bar Young Lawyers '40 Under 40' Award * MIAMI - Jan. 30, 2026 - Two attorneys from the Miami office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. were selected as 2026 "40 Under 40" Award recipients by the Miami-Dade Bar Young Lawyers Section: Carlos L. Diaz, a shareholder in the Miami Land Use Practice, and Sandra Ramirez Loe, a Litigati more PR

HBO Renews Original Late-Night Comedy Series IT'S FLORIDA, MAN. For A Third Season (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Renews Original Late-Night Comedy Series IT'S FLORIDA, MAN. For A Third Season * * The HBO Original late-night comedy series IT'S FLORIDA, MAN. has been renewed for a third season. The first two seasons are available to stream on HBO Max. * From Rough House Pictures (HBO's "Eastbound & Down" and "The Righteous Gemstones"), this outrageous late-night comedy series brings to life unbelievable ri more PR

House Ethics Committee Leaders Issue Statement Regarding Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, chairman and ranking member, of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 29, 2026, regarding Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, R-Florida: * * * Pursuant to Committee Rule 7, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics (Committee) determined to release the following statement: On January 21, 2026, in accordance with Clause 3 of House Rule XI and Committee Rules 22 and 23, the investigative subcommittee in t more PR

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in The Hill: Americans are Relying on Adversaries Like Communist China for Everyday Medications (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in The Hill: Americans are Relying on Adversaries Like Communist China for Everyday Medications * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott announced his Consumer Labeling for Enhanced API Reporting and Legitimate Accountability for Base Entity Listings (CLEAR LABELS) Act during a U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing. This announcement follows a bipartisan investigative report he l more PR

Independent Women's Voice: Kansas Legislature Introduces Major Labor Reform to Expand Worker Freedom (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Kansas Legislature Introduces Major Labor Reform to Expand Worker Freedom Legislation modeled on Independent Women's "Voluntary Portable Benefits Act" would modernize benefits for today's workforce and protect Independent Contracting Status * TOPEKA, KS -- Today, Kansas Representative Laura Williams introduced HB 2602 modeled after Independent Women's "Voluntary Portable more PR

Justice Dept. Ex-Special Counsel Smith Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The House Judiciary Committee released the following testimony by Jack Smith, former special counsel of the Justice Department, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Oversight of the Office of Special Counsel Jack Smith": * * * Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Raskin, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss my work as Special Counsel in the investigation and prosecution of President Trump for his alleged unlawful retention of classified documents and obstruction of justice, and role in at more PR

Lee Health is the First in Southwest Florida to Offer Robotic-Assisted Mitral Valve Repair, Helping Cardiac Patients Recover Quicker (10)
FORT MYERS, Florida, Jan. 31 -- Lee Health issued the following news release: * * * Lee Health is the First in Southwest Florida to Offer Robotic-Assisted Mitral Valve Repair, Helping Cardiac Patients Recover Quicker Lee Health is raising the bar for heart care in Southwest Florida, becoming the first health system in the region to offer robotic-assisted mitral valve repair using the state-of-the-art da Vinci surgical robot. This innovative approach dramatically shortens recovery time, allowing patients to get back to their lives faster. Al more PR

Maine State Rep. McCabe Introduces Bill to Support Behavioral Health Care for Maine Youth (10)
AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 31 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * McCabe introduces bill to support behavioral health care for Maine youth On Tuesday, Rep. Julie McCabe, D-Lewiston, introduced a measure before the Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee that would establish an emergency rate increase and a stabilization fund for children's residential care facilities in Maine. LD 2125 would provide $1 million to the sustainability fund in order to help stabilize children's residential t more PR

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.9M Sale of Net-Leased Retail Property in Miami (10)
ENCINO, California, Jan. 31 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.9M Sale of Net-Leased Retail Property in Miami MIAMI, Jan. 29, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the $5.9 million sale of a single-tenant sale-leaseback asset at 11035 SW 40th St. in Miami, Florida. The site is occupied by Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa, a franchise retailer of p more PR

Marcus & Millichap Closes $41 Million Net-Lease Portfolio in the Midwest (10)
ENCINO, California, Jan. 31 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes $41 Million Net-Lease Portfolio in the Midwest NORWALK, Iowa, Jan. 29, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of the Yellow Brick Road Portfolio: 18 triple-net-leased early childhood development centers in Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska. The portfolio sold for $41,587,000. "We more PR

Mayo Clinic offers newly FDA-approved robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy surgery (10)
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Jan. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic offers newly FDA-approved robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy surgery * ROCHESTER, Minn. - Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center is expanding surgical options for patients undergoing treatment or risk reducing procedures for breast cancer through the adoption of robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy at its Minnesota and Florida campuses. Following recent Food and Drug Administration approval of the use of this platform a more PR

MDC Launches Program to Expand Entrepreneurship Opportunities (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 31 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: * * * MDC Launches New Program to Expand Entrepreneurship Opportunities The Idea Center at Miami Dade College (MDC) has partnered with the Urban Poverty and Business Initiative (UPBI), housed within the McKenna Center for Human Development and Global Business at the University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs, to launch the UPBI program in Miami. Support from The Coca-Cola Company in North America to UPBI led to the initiative's expansion to MDC a more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Breaking: "Mike Rogers Campaigns From Florida as Carpetbagger Questions Return" [Detroit Metro Times] (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party posted the following news release: * BREAKING: "Mike Rogers campaigns from Florida as carpetbagger questions return" [Detroit Metro Times] Rogers resumed campaigning from his Florida home, took his Cape Coral mansion off the market, and said he would 'rather be on the beach in Florida' * A breaking report from the Detroit Metro Times reveals that multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers is "again facing accusations that he's more of a Florida resident than a Michigan one" af more PR

Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Received FL Traffic Citation the Same Month He Told Reporters He Was Living in Michigan (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 31 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers Received FL Traffic Citation the Same Month He Told Reporters He Was Living in Michigan New public records shows Rogers deceived reporters in 2024 when questions first arose about his Florida residency * Two years ago today, Michigan Advance first raised questions about multi-millionaire Mike Rogers' out-of-state residency and his Cape Coral mansion. His campaign responded by claiming he was no longer living in  more PR

NASA Selects Axiom Space for Fifth Private Astronaut Mission to International Space Station (10)
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 31 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release: * * * NASA Selects Axiom Space for Fifth Private Astronaut Mission to International Space Station NASA and Axiom Space have signed a mission order for the fifth private astronaut mission (PAM) to the International Space Station - its fifth consecutive PAM award granted by the agency. Axiom Mission 5 (Ax-5) is targeted to launch no earlier than January 2027 from NASA's Ken more PR

Newmark Arranges $690 Million Refinancing for Sun Belt Multifamily Portfolio on Behalf of West Shore (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $690 Million Refinancing for Sun Belt Multifamily Portfolio on Behalf of West Shore The transaction represents the largest multifamily closing in the U.S. year-to-date[1] * Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to global corporations, institutional investors, and owners and occupiers, announces the Company has arranged a $690 million loan on behalf of West Shore for the refinan more PR

North Carolina Ranked Top State for Domestic Migration, Remains Third-Fastest-Growing State in the Nation, According to Latest U.S. Census Bureau Findings (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina Ranked Top State for Domestic Migration, Remains Third-Fastest-Growing State in the Nation, According to Latest U.S. Census Bureau Findings * North Carolina remains one of the fastest-growing states in the country, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates released this week. Despite a nationwide slowdown in population growth last year, North Carolina grew by nearly 150,000 people, making it the state wit more PR

NSS Space Business Competition Closes on February 15 With $32,000 in Prizes (10)
COCOA, Florida, Jan. 27 -- The National Space Society issued the following news release: * * * NSS Space Business Competition Closes on February 15 with $32,000 in Prizes The National Space Society's annual Martine Rothblatt Space Settlement business plan competition for 2026 is accepting entries through midnight, Pacific Time, February 15, 2026. The competition challenges students, academicians, entrepreneurs, and the broader space community to develop compelling business plans that will help to enable space settlement in the coming decades more PR

Opa-Locka Aviation Company to Pay $109,618 to Resolve Allegations of Improper Maintenance of Coast Guard Aircraft (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Opa-Locka Aviation Company to Pay $109,618 to Resolve Allegations of Improper Maintenance of Coast Guard Aircraft Sherwood Avionics and Accessories, Inc. (Sherwood), headquartered in Opa-Locka, has agreed to pay $109,618 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by failing to use contractually required and updated technical manuals when performing repairs on U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) C-130  more PR

Polk County Public Schools Reaches Historic Graduation Rate (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news: * * * Polk County Public Schools Reaches Historic Graduation Rate * Economic prosperity doesn't begin at the ribbon cutting-it starts in the classroom. A strong education system lays the foundation for a skilled workforce, business growth, and long-term competitiveness. Polk County Public Schools ' (PCPS) newly announced 2025 graduation rates underscore just how powerful that foundation has become. According to a recent articl more PR

Ranking Member Frankel Speaks Out Against Trump's Expansion of the Deadly Global Gag Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Frankel Speaks Out Against Trump's Expansion of the Deadly Global Gag Rule * Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced a sweeping expansion of the Global Gag Rule-a policy that cuts off U.S. foreign assistance to international organizations that provide, refe more PR

Representative Ro Khanna's Statement on DOJ's Release of Additional Epstein Files (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Ro Khanna's Statement on DOJ's Release of Additional Epstein Files Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17), author of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, released the following statement: "The DOJ said it identified over 6 million potentially responsive pages but is releasing only about 3.5 million after review and redactions. This raises questions as to why the rest are being withheld. I will be reviewing closely to see if they release wh more PR

Secretary Noem Announces Additional $480 Million for Florida Disaster Recovery (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Announces Additional $480 Million for Florida Disaster Recovery * The funds will be distributed through FEMA's Public Assistance program to support more than 500 recovery projects across the state WASHINGTON - Today, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced an additional $480 million for Florida recovery, continuing the Trump Administration's commitment to moving recovery funding to communit more PR

Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Scott Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on International Scams (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, released the following opening remarks from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Made in China, Paid by Seniors: Stopping the Surge of International Scams": * * * The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will now come to order. Today, we are here to discuss a growing threat to American seniors and our families: the surge of international scams rooted in Communist China and its regional criminal networks. Scams targeting seniors are stealing more PR

Senator Moody Secures Nearly Half a Billion Dollars in FEMA Public Assistance Funding for Florida (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Secures Nearly Half a Billion Dollars in FEMA Public Assistance Funding for Florida Today, following a meeting with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Senator Ashley Moody announced that nearly half a billion dollars in FEMA public assistance funding for Florida will be approved and released immediately. Senator Ashley Moody said, "I am proud to announce that following a very productive meeting with the more PR

Senator Moody Works to Bring Florida's Educational Success to All Americans During National School Choice Week (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Works to Bring Florida's Educational Success to All Americans During National School Choice Week During National School Choice Week, Senator Ashley Moody is working to bring Florida's winning educational playbook nationwide. Today, Senator Moody took to the Senate floor to highlight Florida's status as best state for educational freedom and share her vision for expanding school choice nationwide. Excerpts from  more PR

STAR 2.0: Miller School to Host Continuation of Multi-center Study of HIV and Young Women in American South (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 30 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * STAR 2.0: Miller School to Host Continuation of Multi-center Study of HIV and Young Women in American South * Summary * The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is hosting a kickoff of the second five-year phase of STAR (Study of Treatment and Reproductive Outcomes), a multi-center, longitudinal investigation of HIV and women of reproductive age in the southern region of the United States. * The first phase of STAR la more PR

Top-Tier Pastry Chefs From Across the Country Battle for Elite Title in The Ultimate Baking Championship (10)
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Top-Tier Pastry Chefs From Across the Country Battle for Elite Title in The Ultimate Baking Championship * Sixteen elite pastry chefs push their innovation and execution skills to the limit in the new series T he Ultimate Baking Championship, premiering Monday, March 9 th at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network and streaming the next day on HBO Max and discovery+. In each episode, host Jesse Palmer tests the com more PR

U.S. Department of Justice Publishes 3.5 Million Responsive Pages in Compliance With the Epstein Files Transparency Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Department of Justice Publishes 3.5 Million Responsive Pages in Compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act The Department of Justice today published over 3 million additional pages responsive to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which was signed into law by President Trump on November 19, 2025. More than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images are included in today's additional publication. Combined with prior releases, this mak more PR

USDA Shifts Sterile Fly Dispersal Efforts to Defend U.S. Border (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service posted the following news: * * * USDA Shifts Sterile Fly Dispersal Efforts to Defend U.S. Border Immediate and Decisive Actions Will Better Protect U.S. Animal and Public Health * The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing a shift in its 100 million per week sterile fly dispersal efforts to stop the northern spread of New World screwworm (NWS). USDA will reallocate  more PR