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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Thursday March 21, 2024 ( 7 items )  

'There Is a Place for Everyone in This Fight': CAM CEO Highlights Need for Jewish Unity and Interfaith Allyship Against Antisemitism
PALM BEACH, Florida, March 21 -- The Combat Antisemitism Movement issued the following remarks on March 20, 2024, by CEO Sacha Roytman at the third annual Countering Antisemitism Summit: * * * In remarks at the third annual Countering Antisemitism Summit in Palm Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) CEO Sacha Roytman highlighted the need for Jewish unity and interfaith allyship amid the surge of Jew-hatred that has swept over the world since the October 7th attack in  more

AIAA Announces Recipients of 2024 Roger W. Kahn Scholarship
RESTON, Virginia, March 21 -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics issued the following news release: The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Roger W. Kahn Scholarship. The four $10,000 scholarships have been awarded to the following high school seniors. Read their full profiles on the AIAA website. Alexis Andrulonis from Maple Glen, Pennsylvania, Currently attending Upper Dublin High School Daisy Li fro  more

Crisis in Haiti: Food For The Poor Volunteers Respond to Call to Action, Pack Thousands of Kits
COCONUT CREEK, Florida, March 21 -- Food for the Poor issued the following news release: Food For The Poor (FFTP) is mobilizing volunteers to get thousands of relief kits packed and ready to be shipped to Haiti in response to an unfolding humanitarian crisis. For months, Haiti has grappled with gang violence and a growing number of displaced families. Beginning this week, FFTP's headquarters in Coconut Creek, Fla., will serve as a hub for volunteers who will be packing 10,000 hygiene kits on   more

ExcelinEd Issues Commentary: Unleashing the Power of Data - Why Schools and Students Need Data Science Education Now
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 21 -- ExcelinEd, an organization that says it supports state leaders in transforming education to unlock opportunity and success for each and every child, issued the following commentary on March 20, 2024: * * * Unleashing the Power of Data: Why Schools and Students Need Data Science Education Now By Lowell Matthews, Jr. What do the words "data science" make you think of? Some may think of someone in a white coat crunching numbers all day. But if you're like me,  more

Freedom From Religion Foundation Florida 'Don't Say Gay' Settlement a Step in the Right Direction
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 21 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The Freedom From Religion Foundation is applauding the work of Florida educators, activists and legal advocates that led to the recent defanging of the state's infamous "Don't Say Gay" law. "Don't Say Gay," which was first passed two years ago to national outrage, stated that discussions of "sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade three or in a manne  more

Insurance Information Institute: Save the Date - Triple-I and International Insurance Society Team Up for Week of Transformative Discussions in Miami in November
NEW YORK, March 21 -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) will hold its 2024 Joint Industry Forum (JIF) in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, and Wednesday, Nov. 20, offering its audience expert perspectives on the state of the insurance industry, it was announced today. Built around the theme Solutions for a New Age of Risk, the forward-looking, action-oriented program will feature panels and  more

PETA: Fiery Vegan Appeal Lands Near Bacon-Centric Eateries - 'Pigs Can't Fight for Pigs' Rights'
GAINESVILLE, Florida, March 21 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: Dunkin' Donuts and Waffle House patrons might find their stomachs churning before they even sample the eateries' meaty fare this month after they spot PETA's striking new visual plea calling on people to stand on the right side of history by leaving pigs off their plates. The provocative message features a horde of pigs rioting in front of a burning landscape and urges viewers to "li  more