ROSEMONT, Illinois, July 23 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * AANA Honors Excellence in Nurse Anesthesiology: John Maye to Receive Helen Lamb Outstanding Educator Award * Rosemont, Ill. -The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) will present John Maye, PhD, CRNA, CAPT, USN (Ret.), with the 47th Annual Helen Lamb Outstanding Educator Award during its 2026 Annual Congress, August 21-25, in Boston. The Helen Lamb Outstanding Educator Award, establish more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1240 N Pitt St, 3rd Floor Alexandria, VA 22314 703.739.1300 July 20, 2026 Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21244 RE: Request for Information: Pharmacy Benefit Manager Compensation and Data Collection (CMS-4218-NC) Dear Administrator Oz, The America more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Jude Butler: * * * Property Taxes Fuel the Local Spending Fire Income tax rate reduction and elimination has been a top policy trend for more than a decade, but in proposals to reduce or limit property tax burdens have emerged in recent months as an equally important, or in some states a more important fiscal policy priority than income tax relief. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently enacted several property tax reforms in an effort to reduce unnecessary  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce compet more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Measles Cases Hit 35-Year Record High, Reed Slams Trump Admin. for Negligence & Urges Parents to Check with Their Pediatricians About Measles Vaccine * PROVIDENCE, RI - Cases of measles have already surged past last year's total and now stand at 2,295 -the highest level of measles in the U.S. in 35 years, according to Johns Hopkins University's U.S. measles tracker. So far this year, 93 percent of the infections involve the unvaccinated or tho more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 24 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Ashley Seifert: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A * Ashley W. Seifert, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor. Seifert's interdisciplinary research group is constructing a blueprint for musculoskeletal regeneration to help inform next-generation regenerative and scar-reduction therapies. His research team takes a  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement * Co nsumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs Between May 2009 and December 2019 May Qualify for Settlement Money Attorney General Charity Clark recently joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, a generic drug manufacturer, to resolve al more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 24 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Behind the research at UTC: Dr. Reetesh Ranjan * Dr. Reetesh Ranjan joined the College of Engineering and Computer Science faculty in 2019. Photo by Angela Foster. At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, research reaches from the lab to the launchpad. Dr. Reetesh Ranjan, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, develops and applies multi-scale models of turbulence, a longstanding challenge  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan HERO Act by Bilirakis and Ruiz to Help Schools Prevent Opioid Overdoses Advances * Washington, D.C. -This week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee has advanced the Helping Educators Respond to Overdoses (HERO) Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R FL) and Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D CA), sending the measure to the House floor for consideration. The HERO Act would help save lives by expanding access to more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 25 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * California's economy isn't just bigger than Texas and Florida - it's growing faster, too What you need to know: A new analysis using federal data confirms what the scoreboard has shown for years: California's economy continues to outperform its biggest, and self-appointed "rivals." - For years, politicians in Texas and Florida have built an entire political brand around attacking California. But when it comes to ec more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on July 24, 2026, by Jonathan Harsh: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog groups. The information compiled in  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Castor, Welch Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen Energy Grid, Lower Electric Bills * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, and Sen. Peter Welch (VT), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy and Credit, this week reintroduced the Enhancing Electric Grid Resilience Act, bicameral legislation that aims to make it more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Chairman Bilirakis Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Hearing on Legislation to Strengthen Consumer Product and Service Protections Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 20, 2026 Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-1742 Alexis Lan Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water Standards and Risk Management Division Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460 RE: Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminant Levels Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-1742 Dear Alexis Lan, Than more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSFR) -- An application has been filed under the Change in Bank Control Act seeking approval to retain voting shares of Commerce National Bankshares of Florida Inc. and indirectly retain voting shares of Commerce Bank & Trust, both of Winter Park, Florida, according to a notice published by the Federal Reserve System. The application covers Sharon M. France of Daytona Beach, Florida, Jennifer F. Bates of Winter Park, Florida, Amy L. France of Orlando, Florida, and Jamison C. France of Ormond Beach, Florida, acting as the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Legislation to Strengthen Consumer Product and Service Protections Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, led a hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Strengthen Consumer Protection in a Changing Marketpla more PR

SAN JOSE, California, July 23 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * Conexon Connect Scales with Agent Workforce Cloud Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) announced today that Conexon Connect, the internet service provider arm of rural fiber broadband leader Conexon, is leveraging Calix Agent Workforce(tm) Cloud on the AI-native Calix One (tm) platform to scale their growth across residential, business, and multi-dwelling unit (MDU) markets. Since first partnering with  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mills Supports FY27 National Defense Authorization Act * Peace through strength requires more than words, it requires action. The House passed the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act to ensure our military remains the most capable fighting force in the world. America faces the most dangerous security environment in generations. From China's military expansion to the growing threats posed by Russia, Iran, and North Korea, we cannot a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Kat Cammack Secures Ten Amendments in House-Passed National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) today announced that ten of her amendments were adopted in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (H.R. 8800), which passed the House by a vote of 216-214. The legislation authorizes a pay raise for every service member and now advances to the Senate. "Our troops deserve a ra more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Introduces Bill to End Costly CAFE Standards, Restore Consumer Choice in Auto Market * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and five Senate colleagues introduced the Restoring Affordability in Automobile Manufacturing (RAAM) Act, which would eliminate Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. These regulations have gradually increased sticker prices for new motor vehicles and laid the statutory groundwork for mandating the t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ENDICTUS | Federal Acquisition Policy Comment PUBLIC COMMENT Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: Parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, and 41 FAR Case 2026-002 | Docket No. FAR-2026-0002 | RIN 9000-AO87 91 FR 37636; Federal Register Document 2026-12560 Submitted by Endictus Corp. Organization type SBA-certified small business Date July 23, 2026 To: Regulatory Secretariat Division, more ST

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 23 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Grape Harvest Festival Returns Aug. 22 With Family Fun, Fresh Flavors and Vineyard Favorites * Annual celebration invites the community to stomp, pick, taste and discover at FAMU's research vineyard TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Get ready to pick, stomp and celebrate at Florida A&M University's (FAMU) 2026 Grape Harvest Festival. The annual community tradition returns Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Federal investigators cite Florida roofing contractor for willfully, repeatedly ignoring fall protection standards, propose $349K in fines * ORLANDO, FL - The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Florida roofing company for willfully putting workers at risk of falling at residential construction sites. Investigators with the department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that on Jan. 21, 2026, Orchids Builders LLC exposed workers more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, July 25 -- Fielding Graduate University issued the following news: * * * Alum Jessica Housand Publishes Debut Novel Blood Gilt By Marie Sonnet Dr. Jessica Housand (MEDIA PSY '21) has published her debut novel Blood Gilt (Little Studio Films Publishing, 2026), a transnational literary crime saga and political family tragedy following Alejandro Whitmore Santiago, a Salvadoran-born university student in Florida and reluctant heir to his American father's smuggling empire. Separated from his family during El Salvador' more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 24 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces First-in-the-Nation Resiliency Educator Endorsement * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the first-in-the-nation opportunity for educators to add the resiliency endorsement to their Florida teacher certificate. The State Board of Education approved the release of the Resiliency Educator Endorsement, a new learning opportunity designed to strengthen educators' abilities to help studen more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 25 -- The Florida Department of Education issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Kyndall Brown from Osceola County Named 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year Orlando, Fla. - Tonight, the Florida Department of Education named Kyndall Brown from Osceola County as the 2027 Florida Teacher of the Year. Kyndall was selected from among five Teacher of the Year finalists through a rigorous selection process. As Florida's 2027 Teacher of the Year, she will serve for one year as the Christa McAuliffe Ambassad more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 17, 2026 To: Office of Child Support Enforcement Administration for Children and Families Department of Health and Human Services From: Ann Coffin, Director, Child Support Program Re: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 91 FR 36779-36786, 6/182026, Docket ACF-2026-0034, RIN Number 0970--AD39 The Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Program, Florida' more ST

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, July 24 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Flagler College 2026 Summer Reading List * There is still plenty of summer left to squeeze in one more great read. Whether you're looking to discover a fresh perspective, dive into a compelling story, or revisit an old favorite, members of the Flagler College community are sharing the books they're reaching for this season to help inspire your next pick. From gripping novels and unforgettable memoirs to insightful nonfiction and hidden gems, this year's Su more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 25 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * The Florida Board of Education Designates M-DCPS Venetian Parc Academy an Innovation School of Technology, the First in Florida Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is excited to announce that the Florida State Board of Education has approved the District's proposal to operate Venetian Parc Academy as a new District Innovation School of Technology. As the state's inaugural district-managed innovation school, Venetian Parc Academy will se more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * From national champions to university strategy, FSU's annual Data Day showcases data-driven strategies for success * Fresh off defeating Stanford to win the 2025 National Championship, the Florida State University Women's Soccer team proved that elite execution starts with smart strategy. Celebrating on the field, trophy in hand, Head Coach Brian Pensky shared the secret behind their title run with FSU Provost Jim Clark: "You know how we won? We out-t more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 25 (TNSjou) -- The Florida State University College of Criminology and Criminal Justice issued the following news: * * * FSU's College of Criminology and Criminal Justice: A world leader in translational research for meaningful change The need for public colleges and universities to prove their value to the taxpayers who help fund them has never been greater. Ever-tightening budgets have narrowed the lens through which investments in public higher education and research are judged. It is a reality Thomas Blomberg, more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 23 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Advances Academic Partnership Between University of Florida and University of St. Andrews in Scotland * ~ In addition, members of the delegation participated in site visits and discussions focused on maritime logistics, supply chain infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, AgTech, quantum technologies, and aerospace. ~ ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -Today, Governor DeSantis presided over the signing of a new more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Noted Trial Lawyer William Dorsey * DENVER - July 23, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the strategic growth of its national Litigation Practice with the addition of William Dorsey as a shareholder in the firm's Denver and New York offices. Dorsey brings more than two decades of experience representing financial institutions, private equity firms, family offices, and other s more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Mast Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Confronting Haiti's Terrorist Gangs Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled "Confronting Haiti's Terrorist Gangs: The Gang Suppression Force and the Path Ahead." -Remarks- Seven hundred miles from my home state of Florida, terrorist organizations control the Haiti nation more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Launches Investigation Into Evidence Epstein Acted as Unregistered Agent for Foreign Powers, Leveraging Ties to Trump Judiciary Democrats' Review of Epstein Files Uncovers Extensive Interactions Between Epstein and Foreign Officials from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Russia, and Israel, Including Efforts to Influence Trump Administration Policy - Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses released the following written testimony by Inez Feltscher Stepman, senior policy and legal analyst with Independent Women, from a July 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Combating DEI in American Institutions." DEI stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and Distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. I  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Jimmy Carter National Historical Park Welcomes Karen Barry as Superintendent PLAINS, Ga. -- The National Park Service has selected Karen Barry as the new Superintendent of Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. Barry has served as the park's Acting Superintendent for the past year and brings more than two decades of experience, regional leadership and a deep personal connection to the Plains community. She will begin her  more PR

BOISE, Idaho, July 24 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * Labrador Defends Rule Blocking Illegal Immigrants from Obtaining CDLs * BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador joined a coalition of states led by Florida in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, backing a federal rule that cracks down on states issuing commercial driver's licenses to illegal immigrants in violation of federal law. The brief was filed in Lujan v. FMCSA, defending a Federal Motor C more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 24 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Lisa Krantz, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist, joins Missouri School of Journalism faculty * By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (July 24, 2026) -Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lisa Krantz, Ph.D. '24, is the newest assistant professional practice professor at the Missouri School of Journalism. Beginning Aug. 1, she will draw on more than 25 years of experience as a photojournalist to teach visual journalis more PR

ENCINO, California, July 25 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Grocery-Anchored Retail Center Sale in Northeastern Florida JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- 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 Plaza at Normandy, a 58,691-square-foot Publix Super Market-anchored retail center in Jacksonville, Florida. The center sold for $20,685,000. more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 24 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Launches New Academic Programs for Fall 2026 to Meet Florida's Fastest-Growing Workforce Needs * MIAMI, Fla., July 24, 2026 - Miami Dade College (MDC) will introduce an expansive portfolio of new academic programs and workforce initiatives beginning in Fall 2026, reinforcing the College's commitment to preparing students for high-demand, high-wage careers that support Florida's rapidly evolving economy. The fall term officially starts o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * Defense Divided The NDAA was once one of Congress's most reliable bipartisan bills. Recent fights over presidential power, social policy, war and election law are pulling that coalition apart. This week, the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) - the annual bill that sets U.S. military policy and authorizes Pentagon programs and spendin more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NRL Advances the Navy's Quantum Future as America Accelerates Quantum Innovation * As a recent Executive Order declares, "the United States stands at the cusp of a quantum revolution." At the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) that future is already taking shape as researchers advance the Navy's quantum research enterprise through groundbreaking science, technology development and strategic partnerships. The order identifies quantum information scie more PR

NEW YORK, July 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Expands Access to Top-Ranked Care With Opening of Multi-Specialty Practice in Brooklyn * N YU Langone Health is continuing to expand its footprint in Brooklyn with the opening of NYU Langone Ambulatory Care-Fort Hamilton, a new multi-specialty practice offering top-quality care. Located at 437 88th Street in Fort Hamilton, the practice brings together physicians more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Berks, a commitment to Berks County * For Chancellor and Dean Radha Pyati, the success of Penn State Berks is inseparable from the success of the community it serves. Through partnerships with local employers, community organizations and civic leaders, the campus connects students with meaningful experiences while helping address shared opportunities and challenges. In the video below, Pyati reflects on Penn State Berks' land- more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, July 25 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news: * * * Pharma Looks to Cash in on Psychedelics as Patients Seek Alternatives to Psychotropic Drugs for Depression Eli Lilly's multibillion-dollar acquisition of a company that makes experimental psychedelic therapies marks the largest investment yet by a drugmaker in psychedelic medicine as a treatment for depression. But pharma' more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, July 24 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Phoenix Racing secures top U.S. finish and advances to American Solar Challenge * Florida Polytechnic University's Phoenix Racing solidified its position among elite international competitors with a top U.S. finish at the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix this week, securing a place in the upcoming Elektrek American Solar Challenge. In its third appearance at the three-day competition, the team went head-to-head with world champions, record more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners is the No. 1 Workplace in Knoxville * Pinnacle Financial Partners was named the No. 1 Top Workplace in Knoxville, as announced by the Knoxville News Sentinel and Energage at a ceremony Thursday night at The Mill & Mine. This is the 10 th year the firm has been on th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement with Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Scott Statement on Daniel Ortega's Announcement to End Elections in Nicaragua Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Rick Scott (R-FL) issued the below statement after Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega said that the country will no longer hold elections. "W more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Americans from Poisonous Pesticides Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13), joined by co-lead Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and original cosponsors Reps. Thomas Massie (KY-04) and Reps. Chellie Pingree (ME-01), today introduced the Americans vs. Poisonous Pesticides Act. This legislation would amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to preserve state failure more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Rep. Dunn Celebrates Passage of Historic Investment in National Defense Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-02) celebrated the passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027. Congressman Dunn submitted four amendments related to critical minerals to ensure our nation's fighting force has the necessary resources to defend our nation without relying on the foreign producers of critical minerals. Am more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Joins Stop EU Overreach Act as a Co-Lead to Protect American Businesses from EU Regulatory Mandates * WASHINGTON -U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today joined Rep. Craig Goldman (R-Texas) and Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) to introduce the Stop EU Overreach Act, legislation that directs the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to launch a Section 301 investigation into European Union (EU) sustainability mandates with extraterrito more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Recognized by National Taxpayers Union for Protecting Taxpayers from Government Bailout * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) was named the National Taxpayers Union's (NTU) Taxpayer Defender of the Month for his leadership in protecting American taxpayers from being forced to bail out fiscally irresponsible state and local governments. Rep. Steube also received NTU's 2025 Taxpayers' Friend Award for his voting r more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 (TNSLrpt) -- TEENS IN THE AI ERA: Pornography and Sexual Content - A report from Common Sense Media - July 2026 (57 pages) Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents 1 Introduction 4 Current Report 6 Key Findings 19 Main Report 41 Conclusion 46 Methodology 53 References 55 Credits * * * Introduction In 2023, Common Sense Media published a comprehensive look at how teens in the United States encounter and are affected by online pornography. That report found that 73% of teens had seen online pornography, that mo more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Sends Letter to Boost Florida Stevia Farmers, Block Chinese Market Saturation * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Ambassador Julie Callahan, the chief agricultural negotiator for the office of the U.S. Trade Representative, highlighting the emergence of Florida's stevia market and how cheap Chinese stevia - produced by slave labor and of questionable quality - undercuts American farmers and workers. S more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Champions One Year of No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, No Tax on Social Security and Other Working Families Tax Cuts Wins Senator Ashley Moody recently took to the Senate Floor today to share Floridians' excitement following the one-year anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cuts--legislation that included no tax on Social Security, no tax on tips, and no tax on overtime. Senator Moody recently traversed Fl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Works to Increase Competition and Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Floridians Senator Ashley Moody is working to unlock more competition in the drug market by cutting regulatory red tape. Right now, unnecessary regulation in the biosimilar drug approval process at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has led to delays and higher costs for Floridians. Senator Moody's new legislation would consolidate duplicat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations released the following written testimony by David Maimon, head of fraud insights at SentiLink, and a professor of criminal justice and criminology at Georgia State University, from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Emerging Fraud Threats and the Evolving Fraud Landscape": * * * Chairman Sessions, Ranking Member Mfume and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for having me here today to discuss an issue of critical importance to the federal more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center issued the following news: * * * Ensuring powerful journalism is vetted and legally sound We guided students at the University of Florida before they published reporting on the connection between chemicals and Parkinson's disease. - When student journalists take on serious investigative work -telling stories that would otherwise go untold -the reporting itself is only part of the challenge. When producing a complex story or one that carries elevated legal more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. AB 400, Sub-No. 8X) entitled "Seminole Gulf Railway L.P. - Abandonment Exemption - In Lee and Collier Counties, Florida": * * * Seminole Gulf Railway, L.P. (SGLR), has filed a verified notice of exemption pursuant to 49 C.F.R. part 1152, subpart F--Exempt Abandonments to abandon a line of railroad from the northern right-of-way boundary of Estero Parkway at approximately SGLR Milepost AX 979.39 in the Village of  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * Than Just a Career: BOSN Paul Zado Reflects on 32 Years at Sea * After 32 years at sea, Chief Warrant Officer Paul Zado doesn't just measure his Coast Guard career by the cutters he served aboard, the commands he held or the historic moments he witnessed. He measures it in people. The shipmates who stood watch beside him, the young members who grew into confident professionals, the crews who shared long deployments and ordinary d more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 23 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. and Partner Nations conduct SINKEX during RIMPAC 26 * PACIFIC OCEAN -Ships and aircraft participating in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 conducted a planned, live-fire sinking exercise (SINKEX) and sank decommissioned USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), July 12, 2026, and decommissioned USS Peleliu (LHA 5), July 17. Mobile Bay and Peleliu were sunk in waters 15,000 feet deep, more than 50 nautical miles off the northern coast of the island of Ka more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, July 24 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Engineering Students' Excellence Celebrated With 2026 Astronaut Scholarship * Highlights * For 2026, three UCF engineering students, who are Burnett Honors Scholars, have received Astronaut Scholarships, a national award that helps maintain U.S. leadership in science and technology. * Two recipients, Keanu Brayman and Kyle Coutray also earned the honor in 2025. Joshua Taggart, who dreams of working in the space industry, has received th more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, July 24 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF's Summer 2026 Commencement Set for July 31-Aug. 1 * UCF will award more than 4,900 degrees during this summer's ceremonies, continuing its record-setting momentum in preparing highly skilled graduates for in-demand fields, including engineering, computer science, business, nursing, and digital and emerging media. Worth noting among this graduating class: * Roughly 30% of the undergraduate students receiving their degrees are the first in more PR

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, July 24 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release: * * * United States Imposes Section 301 Duties on Imported Seafood * Last night, the Office of the United States Trade Representative ("USTR") announced that as the result of the Section 301 investigation of forced labor, the United States will be imposing additional duties on imported goods, including shrimp in all of its product forms. These additional tariffs will impact all major suppliers of shrimp to the U.S.  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 24 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * University of Miami Researchers Showcase Advances in Dementia Detection, Treatment and Brain Health at AAIC 2026 * Researchers from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Comprehensive Center for Brain Health presented 16 studies at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, highlighting advances in dementia treatment, blood-based biomarkers, cognitive screening and health equity. Researchers from the Unive more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Charles Smith, Director Registration Division (7505P) Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: USDA Comments on Fluazaindolizine; EPA-HQ-OPP-2026-0397. Dear Mr. Smith: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on EPA's Notice of Receipt for fluazaindolizine, posted on 6/12/2026 in the Fed more ST

PENSACOLA, Florida, July 25 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF and NWFSC expand engineering pathways with four new transfer degree programs The University of West Florida and Northwest Florida State College are expanding opportunities for students to pursue engineering careers in Northwest Florida through four new Specialized Associate in Arts Transfer, or SAAT, degree pathways that create a seamless route from associate-level coursework at more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Joins Mourning, Overtown Youth Center to Announce Broward Expansion * Hollywood, FL - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz joined Overtown Youth Centers (OYC) Co-Founder Alonzo Mourning, Broward School District representatives, and local elected officials to announce OYC's expansion into Broward County. Click here to watch the full press conference. In partnership with Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), OYC more PR