Saturday - November 23, 2024
*Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Wednesday October 30, 2024 ( 9 items )  

2025 AIAA SciTech Forum to Energize the Future
RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 29 [Category: Aerospace] -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics issued the following news release: Registration Is Open for the World's Largest Aerospace R&D Event The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced registration is open for the premier aerospace R&D event of the year, 2025 AIAA SciTech Forum, 6-10 January, Orlando, Florida. Press passes are available. "We are excited to welcome more than 6,000 attendees from 45 c  more

Central Florida Development Council: Celebrating Pete Frantzis of Cyndeo Wealth Partners, the Heart of Investor Relations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Central Florida Development Council issued the following news: Pete Frantzis has served as the Chair for CFDC's Investor Relations Committee for many years now. He has impacted positive change during his time. As he now cycles out of this leadership role, he leaves behind a great legacy, and takes with him memories and relationships to cherish. Frantzis answered quickly when asked what he's enjoyed the most about being on the leadership team at the Central Florida De  more

COPD Foundation and 1st Class Medical Continue Collaboration to Promote Respiratory Health Awareness
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 29 -- The COPD Foundation issued the following news release: Miami & Parker, Colo. (October 28, 2024) - The COPD Foundation has announced the continuation of its collaboration with 1st Class Medical, a leading provider of respiratory equipment dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with respiratory conditions. This ongoing collaboration aims to further raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic lung conditions. COPD affects a  more

NAACP Legal Defense Fund Sends Letter Asking Florida County Election Officials to Commit to Certifying Election Results Pursuant to State Law
NEW YORK, Oct. 29 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news: Today, LDF sent a letter to county election officials in Florida who are responsible for certifying elections regarding their duties to certify the results of the November 2024 general election under Florida state law. The letter provides guidance to county officials that certification is mandatory under state law, that there are avenues available under state law independent of certification to resolve  more

NetChoice, CCIA Sue Florida Again to Stop I.D. for the Internet and Keep Free Speech Accessible
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--Today, NetChoice and the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) sued Florida over HB 3, its new law mandating its citizens use an I.D. just to access information online. Blocking access to free, lawful speech will not keep a single Floridian safer online. In fact, it wi  more

Poynter Institute: First 50 Public Media Stations Selected for Second Phase of Digital Transformation Program
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 30 (TNScapv) -- The Poynter Institute issued the following news release: * * * CPB-funded Poynter Institute training to foster innovation across the public media system * * * WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 29, 2024) - The first 50 public media stations from across the country have been selected to participate in a second phase of the Digital Transformation Program delivered by the Poynter Institute. The program educates, assists, and coaches public media senior leade  more

Raising a Reader: ExcelinEd's New Resource Library for Literacy Development
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 29 -- ExcelinEd, an organization that says it supports state leaders in transforming education to unlock opportunity and success for each and every child, issued the following news: * * * The Importance of Early Literacy Many parents and caregivers can fondly remember their child snuggling next to them as they were lulled to sleep by a bedtime story. For some, the soothing words and imagery of their favorite book provided the same comfort as a warm blanket. For o  more

Realtor Aminta Goynes: The Power of Service
ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 29 -- Florida Realtors issued the following news release: "When you are genuine in your service to others and it comes from the heart, then success finds you," says Aminta Goynes, CIPS, ePro, a team leader with The Goynes Group of Coldwell Banker Realty in Tampa. She is one of 20 Florida Realtors(R) Board Certified Professionals, a new endorsement for Realtors who have fulfilled leadership, education and skill-based achievements during their real estate careers. Goynes   more

UWF Announces $320k Gift From Andrews Institute and Baptist Health Care to Name MSAT Program and Support Department of Athletics
PENSACOLA, Florida, Oct. 29 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: UWF announced a $320,000 gift from Andrews Institute and Baptist Health Care to name the Andrews Institute and Baptist Health Care Master of Science in Athletic Training program, housed in the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health. The gift will also support Intercollegiate Athletics. "This generous gift from Andrews Institute and Baptist Healt  more