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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Friday June 07, 2024 ( 6 items )  

ACLU Fla.: Parents Assert Parental Rights in Challenge to Florida's Discriminatory Book Ban Policy
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 7 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Today, parents of Florida public school students sued the DeSantis administration's Board of Education for violating their First Amendment rights through the implementation of H.B. 1069. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, argues that H.B. 1069 discriminates against parents who oppose book bans and censorship. It gives   more

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY: INSTRUMENTUM CONTINUES TO GROW IN BOCA RATON
BOCA RATON, Florida, June 7 -- 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 continued growth of Instrumentum, a sterilization company for medical devices and instruments. The company plans to add 30 new jobs after selecting the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University located at 3701 FAU Blvd, Suite 100. The 10,000 sq. ft. facility continues to add high-tech equipme  more

Connect with Key Stakeholders at ICAST 2024's Marine Accessories Pavilion
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 6 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The highly anticipated International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) 2024 is set to take place July 16-19 in Orlando, Florida. NMMA is offering an unparalleled opportunity for marine accessory businesses at the Marine Accessories Pavilion (MAP), which is strategically positioned to capture the attention of key buyers, dealers and distributors. With   more

Florida Chamber Foundation: Unlocking Florida's Full Potential - Why Education Matters for Florida's Disconnected Youth
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 7 -- The Florida Chamber Foundation issued the following news: * * * By Keith Richard, PhD, VP of Research, Florida Chamber Foundation Florida's future and economic success depends on engaging all Floridians, including an often overlooked population: disconnected youth. Ensuring these young Floridians have every opportunity to secure a path to prosperity is essential. However, barriers to obtaining a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., a GED) often limit prospe  more

Resilience: One Year After Human Rights Campaign Declared National 'State of Emergency,' New HRC Report Shows LGBTQ+ People and Allies Turning the Tide Toward Equality Resilience: One Year After Human Rights Campaign Declared National 'State of Emergency,
WASHINGTON, June 7 (TNSres) -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: * * * Following 2023's Spike in Attacks By Anti-LGBTQ+ Politicians Stripping Away Rights From Many Across the Country, 2024 Has Seen Community Members and Advocates Shift Momentum New Report From HRC Shows How In Republican-Controlled Legislatures in States Such as Arizona, Florida, Georgia and West Virginia, Continued Anti-LGBTQ+ Efforts by MAGA Politicians Largely Failed Despite Prog  more

Solar Energy Industries Association: American Solar Panel Manufacturing Capacity Increases 71% in Q1 2024 as Industry Reaches 200-Gigawatt Milestone
WASHINGTON, June 7 (TNSres) -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * Florida and Texas charge ahead on solar installs while California stumbles due to policy changes * * * A record-setting 11 gigawatts (GW) of new solar module manufacturing capacity came online in the United States during Q1 2024, the largest quarter of solar manufacturing growth in American history. According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q2 2024 report [signup required to acce  more