WASHINGTON, March 25 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today signed HB 3 into law, requiring social media platforms to terminate accounts held by younger users who are 14 or 15 years of age. The bill includes many provisions similar to those under HB 1, which was previously vetoed by Gov. DeSantis. While HB 3 no longer includes explicit age verification requirements for social medi  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: As legislation on voting rights awaits action in Congress, a growing number of states are passing their own laws to prevent voter intimidation and election interference, making it easier for Americans to exercise their right to vote. A new issue brief from the Center for American Progress highlights voting rights laws recently approved in half a dozen states: California, Connecticut, New York, Oregon, Vi  more

COCONUT CREEK, Florida, March 26 -- Food for the Poor issued the following news release: With just over a month before the shotgun start, Palm Beach resident Rafe Cochran is laser-focused on his favorite project - the Eighth Annual Rafe Cochran Golf Classic - an event he's hosted through Food For The Poor (FFTP) since grade school. Proceeds from the event, which will be held on Monday, April 29, at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., will support much-needed upgrades at the  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 26 -- 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 25, 2024: * * * Four Steps Lawmakers Should Take to Improve Early Literacy Policy and Implementation By Tom Greene, Vice President, Advocacy Strong early literacy skills are crucial for children's success in school and life, and for more than a decade, states have been a  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 26 -- The Florida Health Care Association issued the following on March 25, 2024: The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today applauded the Florida Legislature for providing a significant Medicaid funding increase that will help nursing centers continue advancing quality care through a strengthened workforce. The state FY 2024-2025 budget approved by lawmakers today includes an 8% increase ($247.8 million) in Medicaid funding, which amounts to nearly $470,000 pe  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 26 -- The MetroHealth System issued the following news release: The MetroHealth System has appointed Marie L. Crandall, MD, MPH, FACS, as its new Chair of the Department of Surgery. Dr. Crandall was also named the Richard B. Fratianne, MD, Professor of Surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She joined MetroHealth on March 25, 2024. Dr. Crandall comes from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville. There, she was Chief of the Di  more

LAKE MARY, Florida, March 26 -- The Institute of Internal Auditors issued the following news release: The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) - the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide - will host its Global Student Conference (GSC) in Orlando, Florida between April 28 - 30. The IIA's GSC brings together college students, educators, and employers from around the world for networking and recruitment opportunit  more