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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Tuesday April 23, 2024 ( 7 items )  

ACLU OF FLORIDA URGES LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO CONTINUE WORK OF CIVILIAN POLICE REVIEW PANELS
MIAMI, Florida, April 23 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida (ACLU-FL) sent a memo to citizen-review panels and their attorneys in 23 cities and counties across the state urging that police review boards continue their important work and refrain from overreacting to legislation recently signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to restrict the activities of these review boards. On Friday, A  more

AIAA Announces 2024 Design/Build/Fly Competition Winners
WICHITA, Kansas, April 23 -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics issued the following news release: The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced the winners of the 28th Annual AIAA DBF Competition: * 1st Place ($3,000): Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida * 2nd Place ($2,000): Georgia Institute of Technology * 3rd Place ($1,500): University of Washington, Seattle * Best Design Report ($100): University of Southern Califo  more

Children's Trust: More Summer Camp Choices Relaunches for Miami-Dade County Kids, Offering Streamlined Access and Increased Options
MIAMI, Florida, April 23 -- Children's Trust, an organization that says it partners with the community to plan, advocate for and fund strategic investments that improve the lives of children, issued the following news release: Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, The Children's Trust, and the JCS 211 Miami Helpline are proud to announce the relaunch of the More Summer Camp Choices initiative for the upcoming summer season. This partnership aims to provide access to low- and no-c  more

Florida Health Care Association: Federal Staffing Home Mandate Will Impede Florida's High-Quality Care Progress, Undermine Existing Staffing Standards
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 23 -- The Florida Health Care Association issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Florida Health Care Association strongly opposes the final nursing home staffing mandate announced by the Biden Administration today, stating that the rule will undermine Florida's existing staffing standards and the progess being made to enhance access to high-quality care for the state's growing aging population. "Florida is a proud leader when it comes to high-quali  more

HACU announces students selected for HNIP Ambassador Program
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 22 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the 11 students to be HACU National Internship Program Ambassadors. The students selected served in federal internships during the spring semester through HNIP. The student from the following institutions will serve as HNIP Ambassadors : California State University, Fullerton -   more

Methodist Health System: New President Announced at Methodist Charlton Medical Center
DALLAS, Texas, April 23 -- Methodist Health System issued the following news release: Methodist Health System has named Michael Stewart as the new president of Methodist Charlton Medical Center. A Florida native and veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Stewart will begin the latest chapter of his 20-year career in healthcare on May 21, following six years as chief executive officer of Saline Health System in Arkansas. "Michael brings a depth of experience to Methodist," said Pam Stoyanoff, presiden  more

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance: Florida Swims Foundation and Step Into Swim Announce Renewed Partnership
SARASOTA, Florida, April 23 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) posted the following news release: The Florida Swims Foundation and Step Into Swim have joined forces to provide life-saving swim lessons to children throughout Florida. The Florida Swims Foundation is the non-profit fundraising arm of the Florida Swimming Pool Association (FSPA). Step Into Swim is an initiative of the national Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA). The partnership re  more