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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Wednesday July 24, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Alliance for Retired Americans Enthusiastically Endorses Kamala Harris for President
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Alliance for Retired Americans issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: Citing her record of commitment to strengthening retirement security, the Alliance for Retired Americans, a national grassroots advocacy organization, today endorsed Kamala Harris to be President of the United States. The Alliance has 4.4 million members nationwide including more than 900,000 who live in the battleground states of Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and W  more

Fla.'s Housing Market: Inventory Up, Prices Moderating in June, 2Q
ORLANDO, Florida, July 24 (TNSres) -- Florida Realtors issued the following news release: Florida's housing market in June and second quarter (2Q) 2024 showed rising inventory levels (active listings), more new listings and moderating median sales prices compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors(R)' latest housing data. "Florida's economy and lifestyle continue to attract people who want to live and work in the Sunshine State - more than 1,000 people move here every day, according   more

John "JC" Hudgison Appointed to International Code Council Board of Directors
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 24 -- The International Code Council issued the following news release on July 22, 2024: * * * Hudgison brings over 17 years of experience in architecture, construction management and building code enforcement to the Board * * * Washington D.C. - The International Code Council has appointed John "JC" Hudgison, CBO, Construction Services Center Manager and Chief Building Official for the City of Tampa, Florida, to its 2023-2024 Board of Directors. Appointed by Code Co  more

June 2024 Board of Directors Meeting Report
MAITLAND, Florida, July 23 -- Funding Florida Legal Aid (formerly the Florida Bar Foundation) issued the following news release: The FFLA Board of Directors met in person in Orlando on June 20, 2024. The major actions of the board and reports received included: Adoption of FY 24-25 Operating Budget The Budget and Finance Committee recommended, and the board approved, a FY 24-25 operating budget in the total amount of $2,710,819, which represents a 10% increase from the previous year's budget.  more