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Tipoffs for Jacksonville, Florida (Congressional) Newsletter for Friday March 08, 2024 ( 2 items )  

Duckworth Meets with Illinois Broadcasters Association
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) this week met with several members of the Illinois Broadcasters Association to discuss their shared legislative priorities as well as Duckworth's work to support public broadcasting and local, rural media outlets. "Broadcasters play an invaluable role in ensuring Illinoisans are informed and maybe most importantly--engaged--in their communities," Duckworth said. "I wa  more

Rubio, Florida Lawmakers Request $725 Million for Everglades Restoration
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Our nation's Everglades is an ecosystem of exceptional importance and biodiversity. Not only is it an essential source of drinking water for approximately nine million Floridians, it also provides recreational, outdoor, and economic activities core to Florida's culture and way of life. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Florida colleagues sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting $725 million in fund  more