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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Thursday July 31, 2025 ( 17 items )  

12 Institutions Earn AACSB Initial Business Accreditation
TAMPA, Florida, July 30 -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * 12 Institutions Earn AACSB Initial Business Accreditation Delivering on excellence and the highest of standards in business education with a demonstrated focus on quality in teaching, research, curriculum development, and student learning * AACSB International (AACSB) announced today that 12 institutions have earned initial business accreditation. A  more

Artificial Intelligence Integration in 9-1-1 Centers
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, July 31 -- The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International issued the following news: * * * Artificial Intelligence Integration in 9-1-1 Centers Jeremy A. Hill, CPE, Public Safety Advisor, NTIA; Karl Fasold, Executive Director, Orleans Parish Communication District; Lee Ann Magoski; Jeremy Zollo, Chief Market Engagement Officer, First Responder Network Authority; Tenea Reddick, Director 9-1-1 Communications, Baltimore City Fire Department *   more

Attorney Austin Alderman Publishes Article Addressing OBBBA Tax Credit Implication on Developers
ORLANDO, Florida, July 31 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Attorney Austin Alderman Publishes Article Addressing OBBBA Tax Credit Implication on Developers Attorney Austin Alderman has published "Watt's in the Bill? Unpacking Energy Tax Incentives in OBBBA." The article provides details on the evolving Investment and Production Tax Credits, initially introduced in the 1970s and 1990s, respectively. The author shares that in January 2025, the U.S. Treasury an  more

Bean Recognized as Champion of Limited Government
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Recognized as Champion of Limited Government * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) was recently presented with the Champion of Limited Government Award by the Institute for Legislative Analysis (ILA). Congressman Bean earned this legislative honor for his strong record of supporting policies that reduce federal overreach, safeguard individual liberty, and defend the U.S. Constitution  more

CAHIR Solutions Urges CMS, HHS to Modernize Electronic Health Systems, Enhance Data Sharing
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- CAHIR AI LLC dba CAHIR Solutions, Tampa, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP)/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) regarding the Health Technology Ecosystem Request for Information. The company's response outlines strategies to modernize electronic health systems,  more

Cate Galea Recognized on City & State's 2025 'Trailblazers in Healthcare' List
MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cate Galea Recognized on City & State's 2025 'Trailblazers in Healthcare' List * PHILADELPHIA - July 30, 2025 - Catherine E. "Cate" Galea, of counsel in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Health Care & FDA Practice in Philadelphia, was named to City & State Pennsylvania's 2025 "Trailblazers in Healthcare" list. City & State notes that "From government investigatio  more

Congressman Maxwell Frost Blasts Florida Attorney General's Threats to Remove Orange County Government Officials Over Immigration Enforcement
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost Blasts Florida Attorney General's Threats to Remove Orange County Government Officials Over Immigration Enforcement * ORLANDO, FL -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) issued a statement slamming Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, for threatening to remove Orange County Commissioners and Mayor Jerry Demings, after Orange County leaders rejected a prop  more

Dermatology Providers Agree to Pay Nearly $850,000 to Resolve Allegations of False Wound Repair Claims
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Dermatology Providers Agree to Pay Nearly $850,000 to Resolve Allegations of False Wound Repair Claims * Forefront Dermatology S.C. and Henghold Surgery Center LLC, have agreed to pay $847,394 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly causing the submission of falsely coded claims to Medicare for wound repair procedures. Forefront owns and operates a dermatology   more

DOD Supports Habitat Restoration with Grants Through Fort Worth District
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Fort Worth District, has announced grant opportunities aimed at enhancing ecological restoration efforts in the Florida Everglades. The initiative, titled Landscape Pattern - Ridge and Slough, invites project proposals focused on the unique landscape patterns in this vital ecosystem. Available funding ranges from $130,339 to $691,988, supporting projects that seek to restore and preserve the delicate balance of the Everglades' r  more

Florida Eco-Enforcement Sees Modest Uptick in 2024
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release: * * * Florida Eco-Enforcement Sees Modest Uptick in 2024 * Washington, DC -- In 2024, Florida saw a modest uptick in anti-pollution enforcement actions, but levels remained well below the state's historical average, according to a new analysis by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). Despite improvements last year, the Florida Department of  more

Foundational Art Law Text by Professor Stephen Urice Published by Cambridge University Press
CORAL GABLES, Florida, July 31 -- The University of Miami's School of Law issued the following news: * * * Foundational art law text by Professor Stephen Urice published by Cambridge University Press An expert on art, museum, and cultural property law, Professor Urice co-authored the sixth edition of Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts. * Professor Stephen Urice, John Henry Merryman, and Simon Frankel of Stanford Law School recently published the sixth edition of Law, Ethics, and the Visual Ar  more

Greenberg Traurig Represents Gridiron Capital in its Acquisition of Greenix
MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Gridiron Capital in its Acquisition of Greenix * NEW YORK - July 30, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Gridiron Capital in connection with its acquisition of Greenix, a provider of comprehensive and eco-conscious pest control solutions, including general pest, mosquito and tick management, and rodent removal, as well   more

Greenberg Traurig's Ellen M. Bronchetti and Ronald J. Holland Named to Daily Journal's 2025 'Top Labor & Employment Lawyers' List
MIAMI, Florida, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Ellen M. Bronchetti and Ronald J. Holland Named to Daily Journal's 2025 'Top Labor & Employment Lawyers' List * SAN FRANCISCO - July 30, 2025 - Ellen M. Bronchetti and Ronald J. Holland, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Labor & Employment Practice, were recognized by the Daily Journal as 2025 "Top Labor & Employment Lawyers."  more

Miller School at the 2025 American Diabetes Scientific Sessions
MIAMI, Florida, July 31 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Miller School at the 2025 American Diabetes Scientific Sessions By Joey Garcia * Diabetes researchers from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism participated in oral presentations and led debate discussions surrounding the latest developments in diabetes research and care at the American Diabetes Association Scientific   more

Nassau County BOCC Tentative Budget Includes Fifth Year of Millage Rate Reductions
FERNANDINA BEACH, Florida, July 31 -- Nassau County Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Nassau County BOCC Tentative Budget Includes Fifth Year of Millage Rate Reductions Nassau County, Florida, July 29, 2025 - On Monday, July 28, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners held a workshop to review the tentative budget and maximum millage rate for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. Based on the budget presented, the BOCC is proposing a structurally balanced budget which includes the  more

Redwire Corporation to Report Second Quarter 2025 Results on August 6, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 31 -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire Corporation to Report Second Quarter 2025 Results on August 6, 2025 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 30, 2025) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW; "Redwire" or "the Company") today announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, after market close on Wednesday, Augu  more

Sens. Rick Scott, Ted Cruz Lead Bill to Stop Federal Reserve from Wasting $1 Trillion Paying Interest on Bank Reserves
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Ted Cruz Lead Bill to Stop Federal Reserve from Wasting $1 Trillion Paying Interest on Bank Reserves * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott and Senator Ted Cruz introduced the Fiscal Accountability for Interest on Reserves (FAIR) Act to stop the Federal Reserve from paying banks interest on their reserves. In 2024 alone, the Fed paid more than $186 billion in interest payment  more