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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Thursday July 11, 2024 ( 5 items )  

ACAMS Opens Pre-Registration for New Certified Anti-Fraud Specialist Certification to Combat Fast-Growing Global Fraud Threats
MIAMI, Florida, July 11 -- The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists issued the following news release: * * * Developed in direct response to customer demand, the CAFS certification will equip bank and non-bank financial institutions with the expertise to address fraud, safeguard customer assets, and drive tangible results in mitigating fraud losses * * * WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 10 - In response to the alarming rise of fraud, now deemed a national security risk in many c  more

American Marketing Association Welcomes New Members to the Board of Directors
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 11 -- The American Marketing Association issued the following news release: * * * Mike Brady of Florida State University Announced as New AMA Board Chair * * * The American Marketing Association (AMA) is pleased to announce new members for the 2025 Board of Directors term. The AMA Board of Directors is made up of volunteer leaders and impactful marketing visionaries who are providing insight and guidance to create the essential community for marketers. The new Board   more

FFTP Partners With Cedella Marley for Hurricane Beryl Response
COCONUT CREEK, Florida, July 11 -- Food for the Poor issued the following news release: Food For The Poor (FFTP) is partnering with Grammy Award-winning artist Cedella Marley to raise funds to help survivors of Hurricane Beryl with repairs or replacement of thousands of Zinc roofs damaged and destroyed by the Category 4 storm, which swept across Jamaica and several other Caribbean Islands last week. Marley is the daughter of legendary Jamaican reggae musicians Bob Marley and Rita Marley. "I h  more

Sierra Club Statement on Senate Confirmation Hearing of Shannon Estenoz
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement on July 10, 2024: * * * Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Shannon Estenoz to serve as Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior. Estenoz currently serves as the department's assistant secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks. She earned degrees from Florida State University and was appointed to positions under Democratic and Republican governors of Florida  more

With Gov. DeSantis Signing Universal License Recognition, Free State of Florida Boosts Worker Freedom
WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following news: On June 18, Gov. Ron DeSantis approved Senate Bill 1600 to bring universal occupational license recognition to Florida. The bill, sponsored by Senator Jay Collins, passed unanimously in both chambers of the state legislature. This is a massive win for worker freedom, entrepreneurs, and meeting Florida's healthcare needs. Senate Bill 1600, also known as the MOBILE Act, simpli  more