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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Thursday June 06, 2024 ( 8 items )  

ACLU FLA.: STATE COURT ORDERS REVISION OF FINANCIAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR AMENDMENT 4 LIMITING GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE WITH ABORTION
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 6 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Today, the Second Judicial Circuit Court in Leon County held a hearing regarding the lawsuit challenging the financial impact statement that would accompany the proposed constitutional Amendment 4, which would limit government interference with abortion. The statement was issued by the state's Financial Impact Estimating Conference ("FIEC") on November 16, 2023, with  more

AIAA Statement on Successful Starliner Launch
RESTON, Virginia, June 6 -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics issued the following statement on June 5, 2024: * * * The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher: "Congratulations to the entire Starliner team and NASA Astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams on their launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida. We are excited to witness this new capability coming online. The entire team has wor  more

AIF: Insurance & Inflation Remain Top of Mind for Florida Voters
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 6 (TNSres) -- The Associated Industries of Florida issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) Center for Political Strategy today released the initial findings from its Q2 2024 Statewide General Election Poll, which will be presented in detail at the AIF Summer Policy and Political Retreat. Economic kitchen table issues remain top of mind for Florida voters. Property insurance costs (26%) and inflation (21%) are the   more

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY: GLOBAL SECURITY COMPANY SELECTS WEST PALM BEACH FOR HQ
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, June 6 -- The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County issued the following news release: The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB) is pleased to announce the expansion of RMS International, a worldwide, 24/7, bespoke, executive security service providing physical and cyber protection for businesses and individuals, now located in West Palm Beach at 263 Banyan Blvd. The company plans to create 75 jobs over the next few years after recently invest  more

Florida Chamber of Commerce Unveils 2024 How They Voted, Naming House Speaker Paul Renner as Most Valuable Legislator
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 6 -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news on June 5, 2024: Today, the Florida Chamber of Commerce unveiled its 2024 How They Voted publication. A comprehensive review of what passed this legislative session, what didn't, and what remains unfinished business, How They Voted reveals the Florida Chamber's 2024 Legislative Report Card, showcasing grades earned by all 160 legislators in the Florida House and Senate based on their votes during the 2024   more

Florida Health Care Association: Florida Long Term Care Professionals Travel to Capitol Hill, Urge Congress to Protect Access to Care for Seniors, Individuals With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Florida Health Care Association issued the following news release: Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) joined over 600 long term and post-acute care professionals from across the nation for the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living's (AHCA/NCAL) Congressional Briefing. The annual event gave advocates the opportunity to meet face-to-face with Members of Congress to discuss the long-term care sector's legislative priorities and the i  more

National Center for Construction Education & Research: New Survey Finds Construction Industry Salaries Remain High
ALACHUA, Florida, June 6 (TNSres) -- The National Center for Construction Education and Research issued the following news release: The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) released its 2024 Construction Craft Salary Survey, and the results reflect high earning potential for skilled craft professionals. NCCER received responses from 183 organizations representing nearly 323,000 employees from the industrial, commercial and residential construction industries across th  more

NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ASSOCIATION: DAVID LUCAS TRANSFORMS COLORADO FRONT RANGE REFUGES - PAUL KROEGEL AWARD WINNER
WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The National Wildlife Refuge Association issued the following news: Under the exceptional stewardship of David Lucas, the Colorado Front Range National Wildlife Refuge Complex, encompassing the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Two Ponds, and Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuges, stands out for its conservation excellence and urban community engagement. David Lucas's innovative leadership has earned him the prestigious 2024 Paul Kroegel Award - Refuge Manager of the Year. Named af  more