| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Saturday February 28, 2026 ( 55 items ) |
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Association for Counselor Education & Supervision Group Warns Loan Proposal Could Deepen Mental Health Workforce Shortage
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Lake Worth, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns over a proposed rule that would strip counseling programs of their "professional degree" status. This measure is poised to have devastating consequences on America's mental health workforce, especially in light of the current national mental health crisis.
The proposed changes, slated to take effect on
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Bean Puts Patients First with HSA's For All Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Bean Puts Patients First with HSA's For All Act
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WASHINGTON -During the State of the Union, President Trump addressed the rising cost of healthcare and the need to empower individuals to make their own healthcare decisions. U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) is answering that call by introducing the HSA's For All Act, legislation to expand access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and give hardworkin
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Bishop, Franklin Introduce Bill to Strengthen Agricultural Research & Innovation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Bishop, Franklin Introduce Bill to Strengthen Agricultural Research & Innovation
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WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Reps. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) and Scott Franklin (FL-18) reintroduced their bipartisan Land Grant Research Prioritization Act, H.R. 7734, which would help give land grant universities dedicated access to existing U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant funding to enhance art
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Union Members in Florida 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Florida 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Feb. 27, 2026
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In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 5.4 percent of wage and salary workers in Florida, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 503,000. Nationwide, union members ac
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Breakthrough T1D Announces National Volunteer Award Recipients at Annual One Conference
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release:
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Breakthrough T1D Announces National Volunteer Award Recipients at Annual One Conference
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New York, Feb. 27, 2026-Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, proudly presented five awards to outstanding volunteer leaders and influential organizations whose impact has pushed
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California Man Sentenced To Over 24 Years For Transporting 132 Pounds Of Methamphetamine To Tampa International Airport
TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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California Man Sentenced To Over 24 Years For Transporting 132 Pounds Of Methamphetamine To Tampa International Airport
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Tampa, Florida - Jacob Paul Arjona (32, Bakersfield, CA) has been sentenced to 24 years and 6 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. This sentence is to be served concur
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Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrapup on Feb. 27, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on Feb. 27, 2026, by Jonathan Harsh:
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InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by ot
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Chairman Comer Slams Democrats as Clinton is the Third Witness to Exonerate President Trump
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026:
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Chairman Comer Slams Democrats as Clinton is the Third Witness to Exonerate President Trump
Following the deposition of former President Bill Clinton, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today slammed Democrats for weaponizing the Epstein investigation:
"Today, former Preside
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Convicted Felon Sentenced to 10 Years for the Interstate Transportation of Stolen Avionics Equipment
TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Convicted Felon Sentenced to 10 Years for the Interstate Transportation of Stolen Avionics Equipment
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Tampa. Florida - Mario Mercier Hernandez (61, New Port Richey) has been sentenced by United States District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle to the statutory maximum of 10 years in federal prison for the interstate transportation of stolen property. Mercier ple
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Cookstove project provides students with new perspective on engineering
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 27 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Cookstove project provides students with new perspective on engineering
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A class project brought to life concepts of sustainability, air quality and public health this semester. Dr. Adaline Buerck tasked her students with building cookstoves, an experience that gave them insight into engineering in developing countries.
This is the second time that Dr. Buerck, assistant professor of environmental and civil eng
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DC National Guard Recognizes USMS and Other Partners for Role in 'Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful' Initiative
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release:
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DC National Guard Recognizes USMS and Other Partners for Role in 'Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful' Initiative
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Washington, DC \- The District of Columbia National Guard held its inaugural Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony at the D.C. Armory Thursday to honor 17 U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) employees and members of several other partner agencies for their role i
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Discoverer of the Last American Slave Ship Speaks at Eckerd College
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Feb. 28 -- Eckerd College issued the following news:
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Discoverer of the last American slave ship speaks at Eckerd College
By Izzy Wild Merl '28
Over lunch with Eckerd College students, author Ben Raines discussed how he discovered the last known American slave ship and the story behind his book, "The Last Slave Ship: The True Story of How Clotilda Was Found, Her Descendants, and an Extraordinary Reckoning."
Raines did not set out to find the last known American
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Eckerd College Marine Science Students and Their Professor Publish Research Paper Despite Interruptions
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- Eckerd College issued the following news:
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Eckerd College marine science students and their professor publish research paper despite interruptions
By Tom Zucco
They weren't about to let a couple of major hurricanes stand in their way.
In the fall of 2024, then Eckerd College senior Taran McNelly and first-year student Lilly Branton began work on a research paper that would be titled The physiological responses of the Florida stone crab to ch
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ESPN tees off March with Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, TGL regular season finale & special guest Jason Kelce
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN tees off March with Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, TGL regular season finale & special guest Jason Kelce
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ESPN's early season golf coverage continues with three days of action to tee off March across the PGA TOUR and TGL from Sunday, March 1 through Tuesday, March 3, building on the weekly Thursday-Sunday PGA TOUR LIVE coverage. Together, fans will be abl
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FAU Harbor Branch Receives Gift for Environmental Research
BOCA RATON, Florida, Feb. 28 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Harbor Branch Receives Gift for Environmental Research
By Chelsey Matheson
Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute received a $300,000 gift from the Robertson Family Fund for marine research. The funding will support studies on coral and seagrass populations, supporting coastal conservation and restoration efforts
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First U.S. Patient to Receive New Cochlear Implant System Is Making Steady Progress at NYU Langone
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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First U.S. Patient to Receive New Cochlear Implant System Is Making Steady Progress at NYU Langone
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S ix months after becoming the first patient in the United States to receive a newly FDA-approved cochlear implant system, 18-month-old Nene Gudavadze is responding to sound, dancing to music, and saying her first words.
Ne
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FORMER NEW YORK CITY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER PLEADS GUILTY TO DEFRAUDING INVESTORS
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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FORMER NEW YORK CITY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER PLEADS GUILTY TO DEFRAUDING INVESTORS
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today that JOSHUA SCHUSTER pled guilty before U.S. District Judge Valerie E. Caproni to securities fraud for his role in a scheme to defraud investors in large real estate development projects loc
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Frankel Resolution Pushes Back on Florida Fluoride Ban
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Frankel Resolution Pushes Back on Florida Fluoride Ban
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Led by Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22), Florida's Democratic congressional delegation introduced a resolution affirming the importance of maintaining scientifically recommended fluoride levels in public drinking water and urging states to continue this proven public health practice. Last year, Florida became one of only two states to prohi
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FSU College of Medicine Dean Littles Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Alma Littles, dean and chief academic officer at the Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, from a Feb. 11, 2026, hearing entitled "The Doctor Is Out: How Washington's Rules Drove Physicians Out of Medicine":
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Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and distinguished committee members, thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today to share a perspective on an iss
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FSU Fraternity and Sorority Life receives 26 awards from Southeastern Greek Leadership Association
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU Fraternity and Sorority Life receives 26 awards from Southeastern Greek Leadership Association
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Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) at Florida State University was recently presented several honors by the Southeastern Greek Leadership Association (SGLA).
Florida State University's governing councils, including the Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council
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George Washington University Adjunct Professor of Economics Furchtgott-Roth Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Diana Furchtgott-Roth, adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University and former deputy assistant secretary of Transportation for research and technology, from a Feb. 11, 2026, hearing entitled "Accelerating Progress: U.S. Surface Transportation Research":
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Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, Distinguished Members of the Committ
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Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Nominating Commission Appointment
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Nominating Commission Appointment
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one appointment to Florida's Ninth Judicial Nominating Commission:
Ninth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
Rachael Crews, of Maitland, is a Shareholder & Deputy Litigation Chair at GrayRobinson P.A. She earned her bachelor's degree from
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Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Seven Judicial Appointments
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Seven Judicial Appointments
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces seven judicial appointments:
Kimberly Bocelli, of Fort Myers, to serve as Judge on the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court
Bocelli has served as a County Court Judge for Lee County since she was appointed by Governor DeSantis in 2023. Previously, she served as a General Ma
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Greenberg Traurig's Emily Ladd-Kravitz Presents at PLI's Private Placements and Hybrid Securities Offerings Event
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Emily Ladd-Kravitz Presents at PLI's Private Placements and Hybrid Securities Offerings Event
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BOSTON - Feb. 27, 2026 - Emily Ladd-Kravitz, co-chair of the Venture Capital & Emerging Technology Group of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and a shareholder in the firm's Boston office, will present at the Practising Law Institute (PLI)'s 2026 Priv
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Healy highlights Reserve advantage during AFA symposium
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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Healy highlights Reserve advantage during AFA symposium
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The commander of Air Force Reserve Command told Airmen and Guardians attending the Air and Space Forces Association's 2026 Warfare Symposium that Reserve Airman are an advantage to the Department of the Air Force.
"The Air Force Reserve is a force advantage," said Lt. Gen. John Healy, AFRC commander and chief of th
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House Judiciary Committee Issues Report on Constitutional Amendment for Balanced Federal Budget
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-520) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 139) proposing an amendment to the Constitution requiring a balanced budget for the federal government. The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Feb. 25, 2026.
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Purpose and Summary
H.J. Res. 139, introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), would amend the U.S. Constitution to balance the budget of the federal government. This amendment would ca
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Illinois Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Threatening to Kill Federal Judge
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026:
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Illinois Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Threatening to Kill Federal Judge
An Illinois man has been sentenced to federal prison for sending a series of threatening communications to a U.S. District Judge in the Southern District of Florida, including threats directed at the judge and the judge's family.
U.S. District Judge William F. Ju
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Lyle Wallace and Stefan Stein Share Insights on Taft's Growth with Denver Business Journal
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Lyle Wallace and Stefan Stein Share Insights on Taft's Growth with Denver Business Journal
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The Denver Business Journal (DBJ) Executive Insights series featured Taft's Colorado and Nevada Partner-in-Charge Lyle Wallace and the firm's former Mountain West Chairman and Colorado Partner-in-Charge Stefan Stein.
Wallace and Stein spoke to DBJ Market President and Publisher Keith Denni
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Massachusetts Man Indicted and Arrested for Fraudulently Using Government Seals
TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Massachusetts Man Indicted and Arrested for Fraudulently Using Government Seals
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Ocala, FL - Mario Cesar Dos Santos, Jr. (50, Massachusetts) has been charged by indictment and arrested for the fraudulent use of government seals. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 5 years in federal prison. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcemen
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Mich. Democratic Party: "Michigan Economy Takes a Hit" As Mike Rogers Backs Threats Against Canada, Gordie Howe Bridge
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026:
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"Michigan Economy Takes a Hit" As Mike Rogers Backs Threats Against Canada, Gordie Howe Bridge
New reporting from The Detroit News finds that "Canadian visits to southeast Michigan fell 30% from 2024 to 2025," which has taken a toll on Michigan's economy and "especially hurt Detroit businesses."
This comes as multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers cheerleads the reckl
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National MLA Award recognizes Florida State University's innovative faculty-librarian partnership
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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National MLA Award recognizes Florida State University's innovative faculty-librarian partnership
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Four Florida State University scholars have received the Collaboration for Information Literacy Prize from the Modern Language Association (MLA) for their partnership in developing "Paris World Capital," an innovative course that invites students to critically examine Paris as a cultural and global icon
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NFL: Vikings Will 'Explore Every Opportunity' at Quarterback This Offseason With J.J. McCarthy Still in Mix
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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Vikings will 'explore every opportunity' at quarterback this offseason with J.J. McCarthy still in mix
Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor
All options are being explored and everything's on the table from Arizona to Florida as it relates to sticky quarterback situations with past first-round selections.
That's similarly the case in Minnesota, where the plan to find competition for quarterback J.J. McCart
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NOAA: Investing in Indian River Lagoon Restoration Pays Dividends
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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Investing in Indian River Lagoon Restoration Pays Dividends
NOAA-funded restoration projects in Florida's Indian River Lagoon generate strong economic returns, supporting jobs, boosting fisheries, and delivering environmental benefits worth billions of dollars
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NOAA Fisheries' Office of Habitat Conservation is funding 15 projects across Florida's
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NOAA: Recreational Anglers Help Boost Bluefin Tuna Research
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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Recreational Anglers Help Boost Bluefin Tuna Research
Recreational anglers and charter captains like the Bacon brothers are crucial for collecting data on bluefin tuna migration, behavior, and growth to ensure sustainable fisheries for the future.
Imagine standing at the stern of a 50-foot fishing vessel. Your legs are pressed up against the gunwale for bala
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On National Day of Reading, Rep. Frost Highlights Surging School Book Bans and Reintroduces Fight Book Bans Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026:
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On National Day of Reading, Rep. Frost Highlights Surging School Book Bans and Reintroduces Fight Book Bans Act
The "Fight Book Bans Act" Led by Reps. Frost, Wilson, and Raskin Would Provide Federal Funds to Schools Fighting Off Book Bans
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On National Day of Reading, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10), joined by Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) and Congressman Jami
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On National Day of Reading, Rep. Wilson Highlights Surging School Book Bans and Reintroduces Fight Book Bans Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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On National Day of Reading, Rep. Wilson Highlights Surging School Book Bans and Reintroduces Fight Book Bans Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -On National Day of Reading, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) joined Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) to reintroduce the Fight Book Bans Act in response to a dramatic rise in school book censorship. Nearly 7,000
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Private Equity Health Care Acquisitions - January 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 27 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news:
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Private Equity Health Care Acquisitions - January 2026
In light of continued investor interest in healthcare and the risks associated with private equity ownership of healthcare companies, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project is tracking private equity-backed healthcare acquisitions. Below is a list of private equity healthcare buyouts, growth investments, and add-on ac
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Project on Government Oversight Acting VP Hedtler-Gaudette Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia and Census released the following testimony by Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette, acting vice president of policy and government affairs at the Project On Government Oversight, from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Fraud and Foreign Influence in State and Federal Programs":
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Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Kim, and Members of the Committee, thank you for
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Promotion and tenure granted to 35
OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Promotion and tenure granted to 35
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Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 32 faculty members and three librarians at its Feb. 27 meeting.
The actions take effect July 1.
" It is a privilege to recognize these outstanding educators and scholars for their achievements and commitment to their disciplines," said Chris Makaroff, interim provost and executive vice president of acade
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Let the Good Hackers Help: Why States Need a White hat Safe Harbor Now
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 28 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by policy analyst Jen Sidorova:
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Let the good hackers help: Why states need a white hat safe harbor now
We simply don't have the cybersecurity professionals to staff every agency and utility at the level the threat demands.
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Cyberattacks are hitting state and city systems hard enough to become civic emergencies. In late January, a ransomware attack disrupted New Britain, Connect
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Robert Downey Jr. Named Godparent of Disney Adventure
ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 24 -- The Disney Cruise Lines issued the following news release:
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Robert Downey Jr. Named Godparent of Disney Adventure
Academy Award-winning actor to christen new Disney Cruise Line ship in Singapore
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Today, Disney announced Academy Award-winning actor Robert Downey Jr. will be the godparent for the Disney Adventure, the newest and largest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Disney shared the news ahead of the vessel's maiden voyage next month out of its home
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Saint Leo University President Shares Six-Month Update, Growth Strategy
SAINT LEO, Florida, Feb. 28 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news:
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Saint Leo University President Shares Six-Month Update, Growth Strategy
President Burkee emphasizes AI readiness, experiential learning, and regional partnerships to prepare graduates for the workplace
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Six months into his presidency, Dr. Jim Burkee is charting a bold course for Saint Leo University. Addressing more than 100 regional business leaders at the Tampa Bay Chamber's Circle of Influence event on
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Secretary Kennedy Appoints Two Physicians to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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Secretary Kennedy Appoints Two Physicians to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
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WASHINGTON -FEB. 27, 2026 -The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced the appointment of two new members to the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). These appointments reflect the
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Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Scott Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued, released following opening remarks from a Feb. 11, 2026, hearing entitled "The Doctor Is Out: How Washington's Rules Drove Physicians Out of Medicine":
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The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will now come to order.
Across the country, older Americans are feeling that it is harder than ever to get timely access to the doctors and care they need to live happy, healthy lives.
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SMDC Leader Retires After 48 Years of Military, Civilian Service
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Feb. 28 -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command issued the following news:
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SMDC leader retires after 48 years of military, civilian service
Story by Jason Cutshaw
Through more than four decades of direct support to the nation, one man can look back knowing he shaped the future.
Richard P. De Fatta, deputy to the commanding general and senior civilian for U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, retired Feb. 27 after more than 48 years of combined u
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Southern Legal Counsel Opposes Proposed Rule Limiting Gender-Affirming Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Southern Legal Counsel Inc. (SLC) has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing opposition to a proposed rule that would prohibit gender-affirming medical procedures for minors. This proposed rule is part of broader regulatory efforts aimed at restricting access to medical care for transgender and non-binary youth.
In its letter, SLC asserts that the proposed regulation constitutes a de facto nationwide ban on vital ge
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Texas Woman Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Theft of Government Money and Aggravated Identity Theft
TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Texas Woman Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Theft of Government Money and Aggravated Identity Theft
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Fort Myers, Florida - Kristin Cara Kunstler (43, Amarillo, TX) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kyle C. Dudek to five years and one month in federal prison for theft of government money and aggravated identity theft. Kunstler pleaded gu
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U.S. Attorney Dunavant Adds Additional Attorneys and Support Staff to U.S. Attorney's Office
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee posted the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026:
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U.S. Attorney Dunavant adds Additional Attorneys and Support Staff to U.S. Attorney's Office
U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant, of the Western District of Tennessee, is pleased to announce the recent hiring and assignment of five (5) new Assistant U.S. Attorneys, one (1) new Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (JAG SAUSA), and two (2) new s
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UCF Researcher Developing New Therapy to Treat Diabetic Neuropathy
ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 27 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF Researcher Developing New Therapy to Treat Diabetic Neuropathy
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Neuropathy -chronic pain, numbness and tingling in the hands and feet -is a challenging fact of life for many patients with Type 1 diabetes.
Thanks to a new National Institutes of Health grant, a UCF College of Medicine scientist is investigating a new approach to treat neuropathy without relying on pain pills and anti-depressa
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University of Dubuque Theological Seminary Welcomes Largest Incoming Master's Level Spring Class
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Feb. 28 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release:
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University of Dubuque Theological Seminary Welcomes Largest Incoming Master's Level Spring Class
By Stacey Ortman
The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary welcomed a wealth of experience and knowledge among its incoming master's level students this semester.
Fifteen students from nine states began their journey towards a master of divinity, master of arts in ministry, master of arts in reforme
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University of Manchester: Seasonality likely to affect male fertility, study shows
MANCHESTER, England, Feb. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release:
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Seasonality likely to affect male fertility, study shows
The quality of sperm is highest in the summer and lowest in the winter according to a new study by scientists at University of Manchester, Queen's University (Ontario, Canada), and Cryos International (Aarhus, Denmark).
The researchers found the same pattern of seasonal variation in the highest quality sperm in two very diffe
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University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Joan Gabel Named 2026 Council of Fellows Mentor Award Recipient
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Education] -- The American Council on Education issued the following news release:
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University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Joan Gabel Named 2026 Council of Fellows Mentor Award Recipient
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ACE awarded Joan Gabel, chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt), with the 2026 ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award today at the ACE Council of Fellows Gathering, part of the ACE Experience 2026.
The Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Me
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University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine: Treatment May Dramatically Improve Survival for Those With Deadly Brain Cancer
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release:
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New treatment may dramatically improve survival for those with deadly brain cancer
High-grade astrocytoma, which includes glioblastoma, is a fast-growing, aggressive brain cancer that often returns after the tumor is removed, making it difficult to treat. Patients with recurrent high-grade astrocytoma typically only survive for four to five months
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University of Texas Dallas: Tinnitus Research Pioneer To Receive Campbell Callier Prize
RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news:
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Tinnitus Research Pioneer To Receive Campbell Callier Prize
By Donna Wylie
The University of Texas at Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders has named Dr. Richard J. Salvi of the University of Central Florida (UCF) as the recipient of the 2026 Thomas F. Campbell Callier Prize in Communication Disorders.
The biennial prize recognizes individuals for their leadership in fos
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WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Gang Members, Rapists, and Kidnappers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Gang Members, Rapists, and Kidnappers
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Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, DHS is delivering the most secure border ever, removing dangerous illegal aliens and making America safer for generations to come
WASHINGTON -U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more public safety threats including gang members,
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