*Florida Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Thursday May 22, 2025 ( 27 items ) |
BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment - April 2025
WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-0849) on May 21, 2025, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - April 2025":
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Unemployment rates were higher in April in 3 states and the District of Columbia, lower in 2 states, and stable in 45 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty-six states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 1 state had a decr
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Chairman Mast Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on FY26 State Department Posture
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 21, 2025:
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Chairman Mast Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on FY26 State Department Posture
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled, "FY26 State Department Posture: Protecting American Interests."
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Since day one, President Trump and yoursel
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Children's Legal Services Program Changes Lives for the Better
MAITLAND, Florida, May 22 -- Funding Florida Legal Aid (formerly the Florida Bar Foundation) issued the following news release on May 21, 2025:
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Children's Legal Services program changes lives for the better
FFLA's Children's Legal Services grant program has created positive change throughout communities across the state for decades. The legal services funded by FFLA have provided crucial support to thousands of vulnerable children and families while delivering important economic returns
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CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ RELEASES STATEMENT ON RIBBON CUTTING AT KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ RELEASES STATEMENT ON RIBBON CUTTING AT KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) issued the following statement celebrating the ribbon cutting at Key West International Airport (EYW), marking a milestone in the modernization project with the grand opening of Concourse A.
Congressman Gimenez secured $2 million in federal fund
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Congressman Valadao Fights to Improve Central Valley Roads
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Valadao Fights to Improve Central Valley Roads
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) led Reps. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), Vince Fong (CA-20), and Jim Costa (CA-21) in reintroducing the Farm to Market Road Improvement Act. In major agricultural regions like the Central Valley, local roads and bridges are traveled often by heavy trucks hauling up to 80,000 pounds
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Contracts for May 21, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news:
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Contracts for May 21, 2025
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Palantir USG Inc., Palo Alto, California, was awarded a $795,000,000 modification (P00005) to contract W911QX-24-D-0012 for Maven Smart System software licenses. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of May 28, 2029. Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity. (Awarded May
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Diaz-Balart's Legislation to Create a Unique ZIP Code for the Town of Miami Lakes Approved by House Committee
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Diaz-Balart's Legislation to Create a Unique ZIP Code for the Town of Miami Lakes Approved by House Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) issued the following statement following the House Oversight Committee's approval of the proposed legislation to create a unique ZIP code for the Town of Miami Lakes.
"I am pleased that for the third time, my bill to establish a un
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Diaz-Balart, Gimenez, and Salazar Statement on SCOTUS Ruling on TPS for Venezuelans
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Diaz-Balart, Gimenez, and Salazar Statement on SCOTUS Ruling on TPS for Venezuelans
MIAMI, FL \- Today, Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28), and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), released the following joint statement regarding the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals:
The lawmakers said: "Unfortunately, decent, hardw
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Fed Vice Chair Jefferson Issues Remarks at 2025 Financial Markets Conference
FERNANDINA BEACH, Florida, May 21 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks on May 19, 2025, by Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson at the Financial Markets Conference entitled "Financial Intermediation in Transition: How Will Policy Adapt?" The event was sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
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Liquidity Facilities: Purposes and Functions
Thank you, President Bostic, for that kind introduction and for the opportunity to talk to this group today./1 I am delighted to be her
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Florida Group Urges Immediate Action on Beach Protection
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- A leading Florida coastal advocacy group is pressing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the swift implementation of new federal legislation, citing stalled beach erosion control projects critical to the state's economy and environmental health. The Florida Shore & Beach Preservation Association (FSBPA) recently submitted written comments to the USACE regarding the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, emphasizing the urgent need for acti
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Following Trump Admin.'s Acceptance of $400 Million Qatari Plane, Ranking Member Raskin Expands Probe Into Reports of a Months-long Shakedown Campaign
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Following Trump Admin.'s Acceptance of $400 Million Qatari Plane, Ranking Member Raskin Expands Probe Into Reports of a Months-long Shakedown Campaign
Ambassador Witkoff and Secretary Hegseth Reportedly Helped Trump Coerce Qatari Royals into "Gifting" Him the Ultra-Luxury "Flying Palace"
Washington, D.C. (May 21, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin
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Former Captiva Resident Urges Swift Federal Action on Coastal Protection
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Evan Cutler, a former Captiva resident with deep family ties to the Captiva Erosion Prevention District (CEPD), has submitted a compelling public comment to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). His letter advocates for the immediate and full implementation of Section 1145 of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2024, specifically concerning crucial beach renourishment projects for Captiva, Florida.
Cutler, whose father chaired the CEPD during federally supported
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GSA Rescinds Dozens of Outdated Federal Travel Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is rescinding 36 Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) bulletins.
This action by the Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP) aims to streamline regulations, as many of the bulletins are now considered outdated, expired, or superseded by recent executive actions, specifically Executive Order (E.O.) 14148, "Initial Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions," issued on January 20, 2025.
The rescinded bulletins cover a
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Hispanic Federation Urges Strengthening of FEMA's Disaster Response Capacity Amid Federal Review
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Hispanic Federation (HF) has submitted its comments to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council to bolster, rather than diminish, the agency's critical role in national disaster response. The submission comes in response to a Request for Information (RFI) issued by DHS on March 26, 2025, seeking public input on experiences with FEMA's disaster relief efforts.
In a letter addressed to Patrick Powers,
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ICYMI: Buchanan Advocates "Food is Medicine" for America's Veterans in Washington Times Op-Ed
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Buchanan Advocates "Food is Medicine" for America's Veterans in Washington Times Op-Ed
38.2% of Low-Income Veterans Meet the Criteria for Obesity
WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and Chair of the Health Subcommittee, penned an op-ed in the Washington Times calling to "make veterans healthy again" through expanded access to nutritio
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Industry Stakeholders Praise Ag Committee's Budget Reconciliation Provisions
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release:
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Industry Stakeholders Praise Ag Committee's Budget Reconciliation Provisions
Industry leaders, stakeholders, and associations are applauding the Committee on Agriculture's budget reconciliation provisions:
"Chairman GT Thompson's House ag reconciliation bill contains key wins for America's cattle farmers and ranchers. From boosting disaster recovery
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National Parks Group Urges Army Corps to Prioritize Park Health
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to issue crucial guidance for implementing the Thomas R. Carper Water Resource Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. In a letter dated April 30, 2025, the NPCA, representing 1.6 million members and supporters, emphasized the need for specific directives to safeguard and enhance America's national parks.
The NPCA highlighted the Army Corps' vital role in protecting and restoring wate
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New unmanned test system accelerates UAS development at NAWCAD
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, May 21 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release:
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New unmanned test system accelerates UAS development at NAWCAD
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is boosting its testing capabilities with a new UAS experimentation system showcased recently at a training event at Naval Air Station Patuxent River's Webster Outlying Field.
Designed to accelerate unmanned aviation development, the Tethered Unmanned Aerial Vehic
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NUWC Division Newport hosts the commander of Submarine Group 7 for tours, briefings on May 2
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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NUWC Division Newport hosts the commander of Submarine Group 7 for tours, briefings on May 2
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The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport welcomed Rear Adm. Lincoln Reifsteck, Commander of Submarine Group 7 (CSG7) and Task Forces 54 and 74 based in Yokosuka, Japan, on May 2.
"Our mission is peace through strength. To that end, we will sustain undersea warfighting readiness and
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Pallone Confronts Trump Official: Why Would the Government Conduct Seismic Testing If Drilling Is Illegal?
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Confronts Trump Official: Why Would the Government Conduct Seismic Testing If Drilling Is Illegal?
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Tuesday to oppose a Republican bill that would gut offshore drilling protections and reopen the Atlantic Ocean to oil and gas development - even though such drilling is cur
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Sen. Rick Scott Applauds President Trump, Sec. Noem's Work to Secure the Southern Border and Make America Safe Again
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Applauds President Trump, Sec. Noem's Work to Secure the Southern Border and Make America Safe Again
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Senator Rick Scott and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem discussed how Congress can support the Trump administration's outstanding efforts to secure the
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Sen. Rick Scott Leads Taiwan PLUS Act to Support Taiwan as China's Aggression Continues
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Leads Taiwan PLUS Act to Support Taiwan as China's Aggression Continues
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott introduced the Taiwan PLUS Act to strengthen United States support for Taiwan and improve efficiency in defense coordination to deter growing aggression from Communist China. This bill raises the threshold for weapons sales to Taiwan, a close defense collaborator for the U
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Senate Conducted 10 Committee Hearings on May 20
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 10 committee hearings on May 20, 2025:
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APPROPRIATIONS: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies concluded a hearing to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Health and Human Services, after receiving testimony from Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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AP
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Senator Ashley Moody Introduces Drone Espionage Act to Crack Down on Spying Through Video Surveillance of Military Installations
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Senator Ashley Moody Introduces Drone Espionage Act to Crack Down on Spying through Video Surveillance of Military Installations
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, with the advent of drone technology and the rise in adversarial drones flying over military installations, Senator Ashley Moody introduced the Drone Espionage Act which would make it a federal crime to take unauthorized videos of U.S. military
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Senator Ashley Moody Leads Efforts to Codify President Trump's Immigration Priorities, Introduces Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 21, 2025:
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Senator Ashley Moody Leads Efforts to Codify President Trump's Immigration Priorities, Introduces Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Senator Ashley Moody today introduced the Expedited Removal of Criminal Aliens Act, vital legislation that amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize expedited removal of certain criminal aliens. This legislatio
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Senators Marshall and Warner Reintroduce Bill to Improve Seniors' Access to Care
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senators Marshall and Warner Reintroduce Bill to Improve Seniors' Access to Care
Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-Virginia) today reintroduced the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - bipartisan, zero-cost legislation to improve access to care for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. The bill focuses on streamlining the
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Whitehouse Opening Statement at Hearing on EPA's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on May 21, 2025:
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Whitehouse Opening Statement at Hearing on EPA's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
Washington, D.C.-- Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), delivered the following opening statement at a hearing titled "U.S. Environmental Protec
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