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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Thursday August 07, 2025 ( 20 items )  

Brain Health, Readiness Team Highlights Capabilities During DOD's Health Symposium in Florida
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Brain health, readiness team highlights capabilities during DOD's health symposium in Florida MHSRS is a premier opportunity for WRPBH, part of the Defense Health Agency's Operational Medical Systems Program Management Office, to showcase its current portfolio of medical products, devices, and treatments for a wide array of DOD, development industry, and academic stakeholders. By T. T. Parish, Operation  more

Buchanan Honors Local Heroes at Annual District Law Enforcement Awards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Honors Local Heroes at Annual District Law Enforcement Awards * Recognizes 50+ First Responders for Outstanding Service Across the District Watch the full awards ceremony here. View photos from the event here. BRADENTON, Fla. -- Last night, Congressman Vern Buchanan hosted his annual Florida's 15th Congressional District Law Enforcement Awards in front of over 200 constituents at the   more

CAIR-FL: Florida Interfaith and Civil Rights Coalition to Hold Emergency 'Pots and Pans' Protest and Vigil at Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's Office
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-FL: Florida Interfaith and Civil Rights Coalition to Hold Emergency 'Pots and Pans' Protest and Vigil at Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz's Office * Protest to Demand End to U.S. Support for Israel's Starvation Campaign in Gaza (SUNRISE, FL, 8/6/2025) -- On Friday, August 8, the Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Florida), toget  more

Chairman Mast Applauds Sanctions Against Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization Officials
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Mast Applauds Sanctions Against Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization Officials Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement after the Trump administration imposed new sanctions that deny visas to Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization officials: "You can't   more

Congressman Bean Joins Senator Scott to Promote Hurricane Preparedness
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bean Joins Senator Scott to Promote Hurricane Preparedness * Jacksonville, FL --Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) joined Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) at the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal for a crucial hurricane preparedness press conference. In partnership with local emergency management teams, the event united federal, state, and local leaders to spotlight the urgent need for early storm p  more

DCCC Statement on Cory Mills' Alleged Abuse and Corrupt Business Dealings
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Cory Mills' Alleged Abuse and Corrupt Business Dealings * DCCC spokesperson Madison Andrus released the following statement after reporting revealed new details on Cory Mills' alleged history of domestic violence and unethical business dealings. DCCC Spokesperson Madison Andrus : "The allegations levied against Cory Mills are serious and horrific. Mills has a   more

Diaz-Balart Highlights 'No Tax on Tips' at Uber Drivers Roundtable
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Highlights 'No Tax on Tips' at Uber Drivers Roundtable * Doral, Florida - Yesterday, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, participated in a roundtable discussion with Uber drivers and employees of Sergio's restaurant, including its proprietor Carlos Gazitua, in Doral to discuss some of the economic wins and historic tax relief that are included in H.  more

Diaz-Balart Visits South Florida Manufacturer, Highlights Made-in-America Provisions in One Big Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Visits South Florida Manufacturer, Highlights Made-in-America Provisions in One Big Beautiful Bill * Medley, Florida - Yesterday, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, toured Mr. Glass Doors & Windows Manufacturing (link is external), a leading South Florida window manufacturing business with factories in Medley and Miami Lakes and highlighted key win  more

Fla. Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Boating & Waterways Section Leader Holcomb Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by William Holcomb, section leader of boating and waterways of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission from a July 22, 2025, hearing on the Florida Safe Seas Act (H.R. 3831) and the Standards for Understanding Source and Habitat Identification Act (H.R. 3706): * * * Good morning, Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and members of the subcommittee on Wa  more

Franklin Applauds FDA Action to Modernize Orange Juice Standard
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Applauds FDA Action to Modernize Orange Juice Standard * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today applauded the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposed rule to revise the Brix standard for not-from-concentrate pasteurized orange juice from 10.5% to 10%. This long-sought change will directly benefit Florida's citrus industry. The commonsense adjustment, championed by Franklin, would p  more

Greenberg Traurig Adds Shareholder Bradley J. Wyatt to Corporate Practice in Phoenix
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Adds Shareholder Bradley J. Wyatt to Corporate Practice in Phoenix * Associate Adin Tarr Also Joins PHOENIX - Aug. 6, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has grown its Corporate Practice with the recent addition of Shareholder Bradley J. Wyatt in the Phoenix office. Wyatt, who has more than 20 years of experience in corporate law, joins Gree  more

Greenberg Traurig Named to 2025 BTI Client Service A-Team 30 List
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Named to 2025 BTI Client Service A-Team 30 List * NEW YORK - Aug. 6, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is ranked on the 2025 BTI Client Service A-Team 30 List. According to BTI, the Client Service A-Team is the only law firm ranking based solely on unprompted, objective feedback from corporate counsel. The analysis is based on 17 objective  more

Greenberg Traurig Recognized in IFLR1000 2025 US National, US Regional, Mexico, Caribbean Rankings
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Recognized in IFLR1000 2025 US National, US Regional, Mexico, Caribbean Rankings * NEW YORK - Aug. 6, 2025 - 60 Greenberg Traurig lawyers and 42 practices are listed in the IFLR1000 2025 launch, covering United States National, United States Regional, Mexico, and the Caribbean. IFLR1000 recognizes top law firms and lawyers by practice area and region, b  more

ICYMI: Buchanan Renews Call for Passage of Thin Blue Line Act at Bradenton Press Conference
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan Renews Call for Passage of Thin Blue Line Act at Bradenton Press Conference * Joined by Local Law Enforcement Leaders to Condemn Rising Violence Against Police Officers BRADENTON, Fla. -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan renewed his call for Congress to pass his Thin Blue Line Act during a press conference ahead of the 15th Annual Congressional Law Enforcement Awards. Joined by law  more

Irina Khasin Named to Leadership Tampa Class of 2026
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Irina Khasin Named to Leadership Tampa Class of 2026 * TAMPA, Fla. - Aug. 6, 2025 - Irina Khasin, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. 's Tampa office, was selected as a member of the 2026 Leadership Tampa class by the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce. Leadership Tampa comprises community leaders who represent a diverse array of industries across the reg  more

Minds behind 'Madden NFL 26' pushing for lifelike football realism -- and thinking bigger than gaming
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 6 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Minds behind 'Madden NFL 26' pushing for lifelike football realism -- and thinking bigger than gaming * ORLANDO, Florida -- The production director of a video game often gets to play in fictional realms and fantastical worlds, unbound by the restrictions of reality. Clint Oldenburg does not have that luxury. The former NFL lineman leads EA Sports' American football department, which wor  more

Redwire Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 7 -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Completed acquisition of Edge Autonomy on June 13, 2025, transforming Redwire into an integrated space and defense tech company focused on advanced technologies Stalker uncrewed aerial system added to Department of Defense's Blue List of Appr  more

Reps. Castor, Tonko, SEEC Condemn Proposed Repeal of Power Sector Regulations, Remind EPA of Congressional Mandate to Protect Public Health and our Pocketbooks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Castor, Tonko, SEEC Condemn Proposed Repeal of Power Sector Regulations, Remind EPA of Congressional Mandate to Protect Public Health and our Pocketbooks * House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Member Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and SEEC Co-Chair Paul Tonko (NY-20) led a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, urging the agency to not repeal g  more

Tech Transfer Team Highlights Capabilities During DODs Health Symposium in Florida
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Tech transfer team highlights capabilities during DODs health symposium in Florida By T. T. Parish, Operational Medical Systems Representatives from the Office of Research and Technology Applications are taking part in the Military Health System Research Symposium this week to showcase how the team helps accelerate the development of next-generation medical technologies for America's warfighters. ORTA,   more

Tyrol Pickleball Partners with Kittredge and Associates
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Tyrol Pickleball Partners with Kittredge and Associates * NAPLES, FLORIDA (August 5, 2025) - Tyrol Pickleball, the industry's first and only footwear brand purpose-built for pickleball, announced a major step forward in its U.S. expansion: a new sales and distribution partnership with Kittredge & Associates, a nationally recognized sales agency based out of New Je  more