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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Tuesday June 25, 2024 ( 4 items )  

ASPCA Commends Florida Gov. DeSantis for Signing the PETS Act to Expand Access to Veterinary Telehealth
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 25 -- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: * * * New law reduces unnecessary regulation, empowering Florida veterinarians to use telehealth to provide care to more pets * * * The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) commends Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing the Providing Equity in Telehealth Services (PETS) Act to expand access to safe, convenient vete  more

Community Foundations Offer More Flexibility for Donor-Advised Funds Than Large Financial Firms
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, June 25 (TNSres) -- The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties issued the following news: Community foundations are often more flexible and accommodating when managing Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) compared to large national financial institutions, according to a national survey. The survey of DAF administrators was conducted by the North Miami Beach-based trust and estates law firm of Nelson and Nelson. Barry A. Nelson and Cassendra S. Nelson wrote an a  more

Defenders Condemns Passage of Harmful Florida Bear Killing Bill
WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife issued the following news release: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made an unfortunate and deadly decision for Florida's black bears by signing a bill into law that allows state residents to shoot and kill these animals on their property without legal penalty. The governor signed HB 87, the "Self Defense Act," a move which will allow needless killings of black bears -- and set a dangerous precedent for other Florida wildlife, al  more

FFTP, CEPUDO AND FUNAZUCAR LAUNCH CAMPAIGN TO DISTRIBUTE PRENATAL VITAMINS TO MORE THAN 135,000 WOMEN IN HONDURAS
COCONUT CREEK, Florida, June 25 -- Food for the Poor issued the following news release: In a significant step toward improving maternal and child health, Food For The Poor (FFTP), CEPUDO, and FUNAZUCAR have launched the "For You and Your Baby" campaign. This initiative aims to distribute prenatal vitamins provided by FFTP donors to more than 135,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women across six departments in Honduras. The campaign will be administered through 80 health centers with the backing   more