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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Thursday June 19, 2025 ( 25 items )  

19 Greenberg Traurig Boston Attorneys, 9 Practices Included in Chambers USA 2025 Guide
MIAMI, Florida, June 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 19 Greenberg Traurig Boston Attorneys, 9 Practices Included in Chambers USA 2025 Guide * BOSTON - June 18, 2025 - The 2025 Chambers USA Guide includes 19 attorneys and nine practices from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Boston office. Firmwide, 295 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2025 guide and the firm is recognized in 65 of the guide's practice   more

Aon Receives Commission Approval for Updated Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Model
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 19 -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, issued the following news release: * * * Aon Receives Commission Approval for Updated Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Model Latest Impact Forecasting model features enhanced analyses to drive more accurate insurance pricing * CHICAGO, June 18, 2025 - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that its   more

CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ RELEASES STATEMENT FOLLOWING ICE FACILITY FACT-FINDING MISSION
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ RELEASES STATEMENT FOLLOWING ICE FACILITY FACT-FINDING MISSION * MIAMI, FL \- Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) released the following statement following a fact-finding mission to the ICE facility located within the Federal Detention Center in the City of Miami: "Today, I exercised my right as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives to conduct a Congr  more

Diaz Balart, Franklin Introduce Legislation to Increase the USPS Transparency and Accountability
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz Balart, Franklin Introduce Legislation to Increase the USPS Transparency and Accountability * Miami, FL - Last week, Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) and Scott Franklin (FL-18) introduced the Post Office Closure Accountability Act (link is external), a legislative proposal aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the United States Postal Service's (USPS) operations.   more

FAU Gets $1M to Prevent Medication-related Harm, Falls in Older Adults
BOCA RATON, Florida, June 19 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Gets $1M to Prevent Medication-related Harm, Falls in Older Adults By Gisele Galoustian Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine have received a $1 million grant from the Florida Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association to launch a new initiative: the Geriatric Emergency Department Pharm  more

FHCA Secretary Isis Fernandez Selected as a National Future Leader in Long Term Care
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 19 -- The Florida Health Care Association issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * FHCA Secretary Isis Fernandez Selected as a National Future Leader in Long Term Care TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) is proud to announce that FHCA Secretary Isis Fernandez, administrator at Hialeah Shores Rehabilitation Center, has been selected by the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) as a fut  more

FIFA: Al Hilal Make Their Point to Real -- and the World
ZURICH, Switzerland, June 19 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news: * * * Al Hilal make their point to Real -- and the world Al Hilal full-back Joao Cancelo tells FIFA the Saudi club demonstrated their qualities to the world with a pulsating draw against Real Madrid. * Al Hilal hold Real Madrid to an exciting draw in South Florida * Cancelo tells FIFA the club competed against best in the world * Al Dawsari: We proved that the Saudi Pro L  more

Florida Realtors Awards $233,000 in Scholarships This Year
ORLANDO, Florida, June 16 -- Florida Realtors issued the following news release: * * * Florida Realtors Awards $233,000 in Scholarships This Year ORLANDO, Fla. - As young people head off to college this fall, 217 of them from communities across Florida will receive financial help for their costs through scholarships from Florida Realtors Education Foundation Inc. A not-for-profit corporation established by the state Realtor association, the Florida Realtors Education Foundation Inc. provides  more

FSU Biologist Uncovers How Different Coral Reproduction Methods Shape Caribbean Reefs' Future
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 19 (TNSjou) -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU biologist uncovers how different coral reproduction methods shape Caribbean reefs' future By Kendall Cooper A Florida State University ecology and evolutionary biologist has discovered that the reproductive methods of individual coral species play a crucial role in their ability to survive, and even thrive, amid a rapidly changing environment. New research published by Professor of Biolo  more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Net-Leased Dental Office Property in Ormond Beach, Florida
ENCINO, California, June 19 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Net-Leased Dental Office Property in Ormond Beach, Florida ORMOND BEACH, Fla., June 18, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased office property occupied by Heartland Dental in Ormond Beach, Florida. The p  more

Maxwell Frost Introduces Legislation to Expose Human Rights Abuses in Immigration Detention System - SUDEM Act
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Maxwell Frost Introduces Legislation to Expose Human Rights Abuses in Immigration Detention System - SUDEM Act * Watch the Orlando Press Conference Here ORLANDO, FL -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL), Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY),introduced the Stop Unlawful Detention and End Mistreatment (SUDEM) Act, legislation that wo  more

Mills & Luna Silent As Tens of Thousands of Florida Veterans at Risk of Being Denied Health Care
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Mills & Luna Silent As Tens of Thousands of Florida Veterans at Risk of Being Denied Health Care * "Language requiring healthcare professionals to care for veterans regardless of their politics and marital status has been explicitly eliminated" Representing two of Florida's veteran-heavy districts, Cory Mills and Anna Paulina Luna have abandoned their constituents following repo  more

NASA Issues Notice of Intent to Grant Patent License to VedPhoto LLC
WASHINGTON, June 19 (TNSFR) --The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration has issued a notice of its intent to grant an exclusive, co-exclusive, or partially exclusive patent license to VedPhoto LLC, Miami, Florida. The license is to practice the inventions described and claimed in U.S. Patent 10,929,966, entitled "System and Method for Imaging Underwater Environments Using Fluid Lensing," and U.S. Patent 10,041,833, entitled "System and Method for Active Multispectral Imaging and Opt  more

SCN and ADL Partner with Broward Jewish Federation to Host Latest Joint Security Briefing in South Florida
NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: Political] -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release: * * * SCN and ADL Partner with Broward Jewish Federation to Host Latest Joint Security Briefing in South Florida * The Secure Community Network (SCN) and ADL's (Anti-Defamation League) Florida Region & Center on Extremism (COE) recently convened the latest ins  more

Sen. Rick Scott Introduces PICTURES Act to Expose Hypocrisy of Communist Chinese Elites
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces PICTURES Act to Expose Hypocrisy of Communist Chinese Elites * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott introduced the Prying into Chinese Tyrants' Unreported Riches, Earnings, and Secrets (PICTURES) Act which directs the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to produce a detailed report, including any photographic evidence, on the wealth and hidden assets of s  more

Sen. Rick Scott, Reps. Donalds and Steube Urge UF Board of Trustees to Have Thorough, Transparent Presidential Search Process
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott, Reps. Donalds and Steube Urge UF Board of Trustees to Have Thorough, Transparent Presidential Search Process * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott, Congressman Byron Donalds, and Congressman Greg Steube led a letter to the University of Florida (UF) Board of Trustees ahead of their anticipated search for a new university president. In their letter, the members urge a fully op  more

Senate Special Committee on Aging Sets June 25 Hearing on How Sports Medicine Can Improve Health Outcomes for Seniors
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Lessons from the Field: How Sports Medicine Can Improve Health Outcomes for Seniors" at 3:30 p.m. on June 25, 2025, at G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Members * Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida) * Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York) Witnesses * E. Lyle Cain Jr., MD, Orthopedic Surgeon | Team Physician, Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center   more

Transformative State Investment Ignites Florida Poly's New Era of Growth
LAKELAND, Florida, June 19 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Transformative state investment ignites Florida Poly's new era of growth By Erica Johnson Florida Polytechnic University is set to accelerate its bold growth plans following the Florida Legislature's approval of $22 million in the state's 2025-2026 budget. The new funding significantly advances the University's efforts to increase enrollment, expand in-demand academic programs and drive camp  more

Turner Reaches Major Milestones on Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Cancer Pavilion in Florida
NEW YORK, June 19 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Reaches Major Milestones on Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Cancer Pavilion in Florida The Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute will transform cancer care in the region. * Turner Construction Company has reached major milestones in the development of the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. The project team recently completed the structural topping out of a new outpatient facility, w  more

UM Miller School of Medicine: AI Class Helps Medical Students Dissect Artificial Intelligence
MIAMI, Florida, June 19 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * New AI Class Helps Medical Students Dissect Artificial Intelligence Summary * The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine recently added an artificial intelligence (AI) elective to its combined M.D./M.P.H. program. * The course offers a comprehensive overview of AI's impact on medicine and medical research. * "Introduction to AI in Medicine and Public Health" includes explana  more

UM Miller School of Medicine: Gene Hunt Leads to Potential Colorectal Cancer Treatment, Stanley J. Glaser Award
MIAMI, Florida, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Gene Hunt Leads to Potential Colorectal Cancer Treatment, Stanley J. Glaser Award Summary * Researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center are investigating a mutation linked to colorectal and endometrial cancer in the gene encoding XPO1. * Preclinical studies in colorectal cancer models show the potential of combining the XPO1-targeting drug selinexor with the chemot  more

University of Miami College of Engineering: Driving Miami's Mobility Transformation
CORAL GABLES, Florida, June 19 -- The University of Miami College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Driving Miami's Mobility Transformation The University of Miami College of Engineering is advancing air mobility through pivotal partnerships and cutting-edge research By Lorena Taboas The future of mobility is taking shape in Miami, an ideal testing ground for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and autonomous transportation systems. Through the Miami Engi  more

University of Michigan to Repatriate Remains & Objects to Miccosukee Tribe, Seminole Tribes
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSFR) -- The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects. Under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the university determined cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, as outlined in a notice. The inventory identified Ancestral remains representing at least 10 individuals and eight associated funerary objects, including earthenware, bone, and   more

Wasserman Schultz, Frost Introduce Legislation to Expose Human Rights Abuses in Immigration Detention System
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz, Frost Introduce Legislation to Expose Human Rights Abuses in Immigration Detention System * SOUTH FLORIDA -- Today, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL), and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY),introduced the Stop Unlawful Detention and End Mistreatment (SUDEM) Act, legislation that would expose widespread human rig  more

WLF Urges Florida Supreme Court To Reinforce Trial Court's Gatekeeping Role For Pleading Punitive Damages
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release on June 17, 2025: * * * WLF Urges Florida Supreme Court To Reinforce Trial Court's Gatekeeping Role For Pleading Punitive Damages "A trial court cannot effectively act as a 'gatekeeper' without looking at all available record evidence to fully understand the claim it is being asked to permit." --Cory Andrews, WLF General Counsel & Vice President of Litigation Click here to read the brief (https://www.wl  more