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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Friday July 12, 2024 ( 4 items )  

FFTP's Ed Raine Addresses United Nations on Sustainable Development and Partnerships
COCONUT CREEK, Florida, July 12 -- Food for the Poor issued the following news release: Food For The Poor (FFTP) President/CEO Ed Raine addressed a United Nations forum in New York City on Monday and highlighted the charity's sustainable community development efforts and its longstanding partnership with the Sovereign Order of Malta. "It is an honor to be invited to speak at the United Nations' High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development," Raine said. "This is a tremendous opportunit  more

Knight Foundation Launches New Initiative to Fortify Election Integrity
MIAMI, Florida, July 12 -- The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation issued the following news release: * * * NEARLY $7 MILLION WILL SUPPORT LOCAL NEWS ORGANIZATIONS IN SWING STATES AND BEYOND * * * In response to growing concerns about voters accessing quality information surrounding the 2024 elections, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has announced an investment of $6.9 million to bolster election news coverage, primarily in swing states. This response includes the launch of an   more

University of Florida dean unilaterally kicks out pro-Palestinian protester for three years, withholds her degree
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression issued the following news release: GAINESVILLE, Fla. -  The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression is demanding the University of Florida overturn its disproportionate and unreasonable punishment of a student who was suspended from school for three years just days before her graduation. Keely Gliwa was set to graduate with a master's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology in May. On April  more

University of Florida suspends student for three years over peaceful protest
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression issued the following news release: University of Florida president Ben Sasse has historically spoken out in defense of free speech on campus. FIRE agrees with him that colleges must clearly articulate their policies to students and then follow through on their word by both protecting free speech and holding students accountable for their behavior. Allowing violence, shoutdowns, classroom occupations, and   more