Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Wednesday July 02, 2025 ( 21 items ) |
Bean Urges NASA to Relocate Headquarters to Florida's Space Coast
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Bean Urges NASA to Relocate Headquarters to Florida's Space Coast
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WASHINGTON-- U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean and a bipartisan group of Florida Members of Congress urged President Donald J. Trump to move NASA's headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Florida's Space Coast.
With NASA's D.C. building set for demolition and only 8% occupancy, the plans for a costly rebuild are yet another example of unnec
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CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ RELEASES STATEMENT ON UPDATED U.S. POLICY TOWARDS COMMUNIST CUBA
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ RELEASES STATEMENT ON UPDATED U.S. POLICY TOWARDS COMMUNIST CUBA
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MIAMI, FL \- Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) released the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump's National Security Presidential Memorandum on United States policy toward Communist Cuba:
"President Trump's new Cuba policy is a strong and necessary step to economically
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Disney Dreamers Academy Now Accepting Applications for Popular Mentorship Program at Walt Disney World
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida, July 2 -- Disney World issued the following news release:
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Disney Dreamers Academy Now Accepting Applications for Popular Mentorship Program at Walt Disney World
Application process for 2026 event has begun for teens from across the United States; Mentorship program with all-expense-paid experience aimed at fostering the dreams of high school students from varying backgrounds and communities nationwide
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - (July 1, 2025) - Today, teens
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FIU: Helios Foundation Supports Transfer Students
MIAMI, Florida, July 1 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Helios Foundation supports transfer students
By Samantha Vargas
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Helios Education Foundation reflects on two decades of unwavering dedication to educational excellence.
Founded on the belief that education transforms lives and communities, Helios has invested over $350 million to impact more than 2.38 million s
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FSU Archaeologists Find Preservation of Cultural Heritage Sites Plays Key Role in Coastal Community Resilience
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU archaeologists find preservation of cultural heritage sites plays key role in coastal community resilience
By Carly Nelson
Florida State University researchers say the best way to protect coastal landscapes from extreme weather and rising seas is to manage natural and cultural resources together.
In a new study, FSU archaeologists Jayur Madhusudan Mehta and Mark D. McCoy in the Department of Ant
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FSU Unveils New Master's Degree Track in Computational Linguistics for Fall 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU unveils new master's degree track in computational linguistics for Fall 2025
By McKenzie Harris
This August, Florida State University's College of Arts and Sciences will welcome its first cohort of students into a new interdisciplinary master's degree track that will prepare them to enter a growing job market spanning industries including government, technology, health care, business, education and
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Greenberg Traurig Hosts Multiple Events for BIO International Convention in Boston
MIAMI, Florida, June 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Hosts Multiple Events for BIO International Convention in Boston
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BOSTON - June 30, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP hosted a series of events in its Boston office in conjunction with the 2025 BIO International Convention June 17-18. Designed for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical technology leaders, these events offered timely le
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How mosquito control could exacerbate public health disparities
ITHACA, New York, July 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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How mosquito control could exacerbate public health disparities
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Special districts established to control mosquitos in parts of Florida claim significantly more funding and expertise than county-run programs, a new analysis finds a new analysis co-authored by a Cornell public health expert.
But because special districts serve geographically limited and typically wealthier areas, they may also contribute to ine
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ICYMI: Buchanan, Holmes Beach PD Chief Tokajer Call for "No Tax on Overtime" for Law Enforcement in Sarasota Herald-Tribune Op-Ed
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Buchanan, Holmes Beach PD Chief Tokajer Call for "No Tax on Overtime" for Law Enforcement in Sarasota Herald-Tribune Op-Ed
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Policy Supported by National Fraternal Order of Police
"Simple, Commonsense Way to Support Those Who Serve"
HOLMES BEACH, Fla. -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan and Holmes Beach Chief of Police William Tokajer penned an op-ed in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune calling
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Important Funding for USF in Final State Budget
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 1 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news:
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Important funding for USF in final state budget
Several high-priority initiatives and key projects for the University of South Florida will receive funding as part of the final state budget for fiscal year 2025-26 signed into law today by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
"The support from the state will enable us to continue to prepare students for success in high-demand fields, solve
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Parks and Resorts Locations Continue to Improve the Guest Experience Through Innovation and Technology
BUFFALO, New York, July 2 -- Delaware North issued the following news release:
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Parks and Resorts locations continue to improve the guest experience through innovation and technology
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Delaware North's Parks and Resorts division operates in some of the most iconic locations in the country, including Yosemite, Yellowstone and Grand Canyon national parks, Niagara Falls State Park in New York and at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Florida's Space Coast.
Over the last several
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President Trump's Visit to "Alligator Alcatraz" Detention Facility Highlights Florida's Descent Into State-Sponsored Cruelty
NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release:
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President Trump's Visit to "Alligator Alcatraz" Detention Facility Highlights Florida's Descent Into State-Sponsored Cruelty
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MIAMI -- Following President Trump's visit to the "Alligator Alcatraz" detention facility in Miami-Dade County.
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Red Hawk Endures Ice, Winds, Sun in New Phase of Climate Tests
EGLIN AFB, Florida, July 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Red Hawk endures ice, winds, sun in new phase of climate tests
A T-7A Red Hawk, the Air Force's new trainer aircraft, completed a second round of extreme weather inside the 96th Test Wing's McKinley Climatic Lab June 17th, 2025.
The Boeing test aircraft endured temperatures ranging from 110 degrees to minus 14 degrees Fahrenheit, cockpit icing as well as 190 mile-per-hour manufactu
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Sen. Ashley Moody Brings Home Wins for Floridians in One Big Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025:
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Sen. Ashley Moody Brings Home Wins for Floridians in One Big Beautiful Bill
This Bill is the Largest Tax Cut for Working & Middle Class in History
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, following the U.S. Senate's passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Senator Ashley Moody released the following statement in support of the legislation that is the largest tax cut for the working and m
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Sen. Rick Scott: We Must Keep Working with President Trump to Make America Great Again
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott: We Must Keep Working with President Trump to Make America Great Again
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott released the below statement following the Senate's passage of President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.
Senator Rick Scott said, "President Trump was elected to fix the mess that Democrats made of our nation: $37 trillion in debt and reckless spending fueling high inflati
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T-7A Red Hawk endures ice, winds, sun in new phase of climate tests
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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T-7A Red Hawk endures ice, winds, sun in new phase of climate tests
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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Florida - A T-7A Red Hawk, the Air Force's new trainer aircraft, completed a second round of extreme weather inside the 96th Test Wing's McKinley Climatic Lab June 17th, 2025.
The Boeing test aircraft endured temperatures ranging from 110 degrees to minus 14 degrees F
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Holds Roundtable Discussion With Florida State University Student Veterans
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 2 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary holds roundtable discussion with Florida State University student veterans
By Jenny Ralph and Reinhart Lerch
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence visited Florida State University's campus Tuesday, June 24, for a roundtable discussion with FSU, Florida A&M University and Tallahassee State College student veterans
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UM Miller School of Medicine: 33rd Annual Chandler Research Forum
MIAMI, Florida, July 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:
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The 33rd Annual Chandler Research Forum
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* The Miller School of Medicine's Annual Chandler Research Forum honors James Ryan Chandler, Jr., M.D., who joined the University of Miami in 1957 to start the Division of Otolaryngology and establish its residency program.
* The forum invited Miller School otolaryngology residents and fellows to present evidence-based research.
* Foru
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UM Miller School of Medicine: Q and A With Cancer Psychology Expert Lara Traeger
MIAMI, Florida, July 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Q and A with Cancer Psychology Expert Lara Traeger
By Lauren Comander
The Sylvester researcher, clinical psychologist and associate professor of psychology at the University of Miami helps her patients and their families navigate their post-diagnosis reality.
A cancer diagnosis invariably leaves patients and their families with a long to-do list, from managing logistical concerns lik
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USF-developed Technology Analyzes Facial Expressions to Identify Childhood PTSD
TAMPA, Florida, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of South Florida issued the following news:
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USF-developed technology analyzes facial expressions to identify childhood PTSD
By Cassidy Delamarter
Diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder in children can be notoriously difficult. Many, especially those with limited communication skills or emotional awareness, struggle to explain what they're feeling. Researchers at the University of South Florida are working to address those gaps and im
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Wasserman Schultz on Trump's Tour of DeSantis Everglades Internment Camp
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Wasserman Schultz on Trump's Tour of DeSantis Everglades Internment Camp
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Washington DC - U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) released the following statement on President Trump's planned tour of the costly Gov. DeSantis Everglades prison camp for immigrants:
"DeSantis' internment camp puts decades of massive restoration and billions of dollars in Everglades investments at risk
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