MIAMI, Florida, April 5 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release on April 4, 2025: * * * Federal Court Halts Florida's Cruel Anti-Immigrant Law SB 4-C in Major Victory for Immigrant Justice A federal court has granted a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of Florida Senate Bill 4-C (SB 4-C), an extreme anti-immigrant law that created new state crimes targeting immigrants entering and living in Florida. The court ruled that the plaintiffs  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 5 -- Florida Department of Commerce issued the following news release on April 4, 2025: * * * As a Direct Result of Governor Desantis' November 2024 Trade Mission to Italy, State of Florida Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Italian Ports and Logistics Organizations Florida Department of Commerce Secretary J. Alex Kelly and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared W. Perdue signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Florida Ports Council, A  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10043) on April 1, 2025, by financial economics specialist Baird Webel. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction to Financial Services: Insurance This In Focus provides a summary of the insurance market and regulatory system in the United States. Market Structure Insurance companies constitute a major segment of the U.S. financial services industry. The insurance industry is often separa  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE ECONOMY IS CRASHING AND DONALD TRUMP IS ON THE GOLF COURSE" Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Weekend where he emphasized that Donald Trump's reckless tariffs will raise costs on hardworking American taxpayers. MICHAEL STEELE : Joining us now to discuss is Democratic Leader and friend of the show, Hakeem Jeffries. We  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE ECONOMY IS CRASHING AND DONALD TRUMP IS ON THE GOLF COURSE" Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Weekend where he emphasized that Donald Trump's reckless tariffs will raise costs on hardworking American taxpayers. MICHAEL STEELE : Joining us now to discuss is Democratic Leader and friend of the show, Hakeem Jeffries. Welcome, sir. ALICIA MENEN  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * MAST INTRODUCES IMPROVING VETERANS ACCESS TO CONGRESSIONAL SERVICES ACT OF 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-21) today introduced the Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act of 2025. This legislation would enable Members of Congress to utilize facilities operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to hold office hours and meet with veteran constituents. Cas  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, issued the following news release on April 4, 2025: * * * Soto Introduces New Bill to Protect the Kissimmee River The Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act directs the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and designate a restored segment of the Kissimmee River as a Recreational River WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) introduced the Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act t  more