Friday - March 27, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Saturday March 07, 2026 ( 64 items )  

AFIMSC Seeks Submissions for Financial Management Innovation Rodeo
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: * * * AFIMSC seeks submissions for Financial Management Innovation Rodeo The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is seeking entries from across the Department of the Air Force for a financial management "Shark Tank"-like competition. Total Force financial management teams can submit their best practices, innovative tools, and game-changing ideas for t  more

American Enterprise Institute: 'AEI State Housing Supply Legislative Update'
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Enterprise Institute issued the following report on March 5, 2026 by Edward J. Pinto entitled "AEI State Housing Supply Legislative Update." Here are excerpts: * * * AEI State Legislative Update as of March 5, 2026 By: Ed Pinto, AEI senior fellow and co-director of the AEI Housing Center This is the year (and hopefully decade) of: "It's Supply, Stupid" and "Small Lot, Small Lot, Small Lot." As of today, there are bills or ones pending introdu  more

American Securities Association Applauds Florida District Court Ruling Against SEC's Failure to Disclose Off-Channel Communication Fine Calculations
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The American Securities Association issued the following news on March 6, 2026: * * * ASA Applauds Florida District Court Ruling Against SEC's Failure to Disclose Off-Channel Communication Fine Calculations The American Securities Association (ASA) today applauded a Middle District of Florida court ruling in favor of ASA's lawsuit challenging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) refusal to produce documents under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) rela  more

Anti-Trans Forces Increasingly Target Healthcare Access for Transgender Adults
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, March 6 -- The Campaign for Southern Equality issued the following news: * * * Anti-Trans Forces Increasingly Target Healthcare Access for Transgender Adults By Emma Chinn After years of escalating attacks at the state and now federal level, restrictions on gender-affirming healthcare for youth are widespread, and their impacts are undeniable. Twenty-seven states have passed outright bans on gender-affirming care for youth, and clinics in states without bans are en  more

Atmospheric and Planetary Science Graduate Student Shines with First-Place AMS Poster, Prestigious VSGC Fellowship
HAMPTON, Virginia, March 6 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Atmospheric and Planetary Science Graduate Student Shines with First-Place AMS Poster, Prestigious VSGC Fellowship As shifting weather patterns grow more complex and communities worldwide grapple with the realities of climate change, students at Hampton University are rising to the challenge to advance climate research and sustainable solutions. Among them is atmospheric science graduate student Akarshna Iyer '2  more

Attorney General Alan Wilson defends pro-life students at the Supreme Court
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 6 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends pro-life students at the Supreme Court * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a 15-state friend-of-the-court brief to the Supreme Court supporting a high school student who was prohibited from expressing her pro-life views inside her school. "Deeply held beliefs don't stop when a student enters the doors of their school  more

Availity Urges HHS to Modernize Health Information Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Availity LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services highlighting the importance of modernizing regulations to enhance information sharing and efficiency within the healthcare ecosystem. In its letter, Availity expressed support for the U.S. Department's goal of accelerating interoperable, API-enabled information exchange and advocated for clarifications in the proposed guidelines regarding automated access and the integration  more

Bahrain, UK, U.S. Holds Virtual C-SIPA Defence Working Group Meeting
TAMPA, Florida, March 6 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release: * * * Bahrain, UK, U.S. Holds Virtual C-SIPA Defence Working Group Meeting * TAMPA, Fla. - On March 5, representatives from the Kingdom of Bahrain, United Kingdom, and United States held a virtual meeting for the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) - Defence Working Group. The meeting included HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor, Secretary Gen  more

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Returns to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Mar. 20
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, March 6 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Returns to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Mar. 20 * Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), the World's Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, returns to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood for the fourteenth time with BKFC Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets a  more

Bilirakis and Subramanyam Reintroduce HEALTHY BRAINS Act to Advance Research on Environmental Causes of Neurodegenerative Diseases
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis and Subramanyam Reintroduce HEALTHY BRAINS Act to Advance Research on Environmental Causes of Neurodegenerative Diseases * Washington, D.C. - Earlier today, U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) introduced the Harmonizing Environmental Analyses and Launching Therapeutic Hubs to Yield Bolstered Research and Innovation in Neurological Science (HEALT  more

Binghamton Research Could Reframe Understanding of Alzheimer's
BINGHAMTON, New York, March 7 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton research could reframe understanding of Alzheimer's Chemist studies mechanisms behind neurodegenerative disease By Katie Liu More than 7 million Americans over the age of 65 live with Alzheimer's. For years, scientists researching the disease have believed it begins when fragments of amino acids begin aggregating in brains, triggering a cascade effect that leads to plaque formation, degradatio  more

Campaign for Accountability Issues Statement on Florida Bar's Flip on Halligan Investigation
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following statement on March 6, 2026: * * * CfA Statement on Florida Bar's Flip on Halligan Investigation In response to reports that the Florida Bar is now claiming its Feb 4th letter, stating that there was a "pending investigation" into former interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsey Halligan, was erroneous, CfA executive director Michelle Kuppersmith issued the following statement: "CfA has not heard di  more

Capital Research Center Posts Commentary: Opposition to Emissions-Free Nuclear Power
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on March 5, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * The opposition to emissions-free nuclear power There are more than 700 nonprofits and other advocacy groups in the United States that oppose the use of carbon free nuclear energy. Editorial note: What follows is a reproduction of the InfluenceWatch report for the Opposition to Nuclear Energy movement. * * * Opposition to Nuclear En  more

Chairman Rick Scott, Sen. Mark Kelly Lead Bipartisan Resolution Designating March 5th as National Slam the Scam Day
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Chairman Rick Scott, Sen. Mark Kelly Lead Bipartisan Resolution Designating March 5th as National Slam the Scam Day Today, Chairman Rick Scott and Senator Mark Kelly announced the introduction of their resolution to designate March 5th as National Slam the Scam Day to raise awareness about scams targeting older Americans. While one in   more

DIGNITY Act Surpasses 75 Stakeholder Endorsements as National Support Grows
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * DIGNITY Act Surpasses 75 Stakeholder Endorsements as National Support Grows * Washington, D.C. - Support for the DIGNITY Act (H.R.4393) (link is external) continues to grow, with the legislation now surpassing 75 endorsements from organizations across the faith, business, national security, and civic sectors. The supporters represent a wide range of voices, from faith leaders and employers to veter  more

Disney Cruise Line Christens Disney Adventure With Star-Studded, Music-Filled Celebration in Singapore
ORLANDO, Florida, March 6 -- The Disney Cruise Lines issued the following news release: * * * Disney Cruise Line Christens Disney Adventure with Star-Studded, Music-Filled Celebration in Singapore Stunning Christening Ceremony marks Disney Cruise Line's first ship in Southeast Asia, part of a multi-year expansion bringing Disney magic to new regions * Disney Cruise Line welcomed its newest ship, the Disney Adventure, to its rapidly expanding fleet in a dazzling entertainment showcase that c  more

DNC: In the States - Democrats' Enthusiasm Sweeps Across the South, GOP Plagued With Infighting, Chaos, and Major Enthusiasm Slump
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats' Enthusiasm Sweeps Across the South, GOP Plagued With Infighting, Chaos, and Major Enthusiasm Slump During Texas' primary elections on Tuesday, Democratic enthusiasm reached heights not seen in decades as voters turned out in droves to support Democrats. For the first time in over 20 years, Democrats outperformed Republicans during early voting and trampl  more

DraftKings and ESPN detail plans to provide account linking for customers
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * DraftKings and ESPN detail plans to provide account linking for customers * DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG) ("DraftKings" or the "Company") and ESPN today unveiled details at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference for account linking between DraftKings' No. 1-rated Sportsbook and ESPN. Customers will be able to unlock a more personalized and streamlined experience by  more

Engineering Commercial Change: Melissa Honour ’02 on Using BUSPH Data Training to Scale Global Health Solutions
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * From MPH to Product Management Leader Melissa Honour (SPH'02) shares how she used the foundation she gained in epidemiology and biostatistics at the School of Public Health to carve out a high-profile career in product management at the intersection of data, technology, and healthcare.  For nearly 25 years, Melissa Honour (SPH'02) has specialized in the transformation of healthca  more

FAU Awarded $2.4M NIH Grant for Immune Signaling and Social Behavior
BOCA RATON, Florida, March 7 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Awarded $2.4M NIH Grant for Immune Signaling and Social Behavior Grant Snapshot: FAU has received a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to explore how an immune-related receptor in neurons, interleukin-1 receptor type 1 (IL-1R1), influences brain function, behavior and psychiatric health. The project will examine how IL-  more

FEDERAL CHARGES FILED FOR CRIMINAL THREATS AGAINST THE PRESIDENT
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * FEDERAL CHARGES FILED FOR CRIMINAL THREATS AGAINST THE PRESIDENT PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Markus E. Hamlett, 46, has been indicted in federal court on one count of threat upon the President of the United States. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the charge. Hamlett appeared before United States Magistra  more

Fish & Wildlife Foundation Backs Permit to Test State Management of Atlantic Red Snapper Fishery
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce urging approval of a proposed exempted fishing permit requested by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to test a state managed approach to the Atlantic recreational red snapper fishery. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to conservation and outdoor recreation, the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida actively raises and manages funding to bo  more

Florida Poly Boosts Global Reach With Fulbright Ecuador Agreement
LAKELAND, Florida, March 7 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Poly boosts global reach with Fulbright Ecuador agreement Florida Polytechnic University is expanding its international impact through a new agreement with the Fulbright Commission in Ecuador, creating new pathways for student exchanges and joint research advancements in STEM fields. Dr. Devin Stephenson, Florida Poly's president, and Dr. Sandra Gross, executive director of Fulbright  more

Florida State University celebrates partnership with Amazon Web Services
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 6 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University celebrates partnership with Amazon Web Services * Florida State University researcher Paul Bupe is developing an interactive intersection safety system, a project for which he must analyze thousands of satellite images, fisheye camera photos and maps -more than 1.7 million unique objects each with its own metadata. To handle all that data, he uses Amazon Web Services, or AWS.  more

Frankel: No More Funding for ICE Without Commonsense Reforms
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Frankel: No More Funding for ICE Without Commonsense Reforms * Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after again voting against a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the federal agency that includes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "The proposed legislation provides billions more for ICE without a single meaningful reform or saf  more

From Allotments to Autonomy: MIT Historian Uncovers the 'Self-Provisioning' Secret to Social Change
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Seeds of something different * In Berlin in the early 1870s, tourists began visiting a neighborhood called Barackia. It did not have museums, palaces, or any other typical attractions. Barackia was a working-class neighborhood where people grew their own food, lived in small dwellings, and established communal arrangements outside the normal reach of government. For a while, anyway  more

FSU physicist earns prestigious international fellowship to research origins of universe
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 6 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU physicist earns prestigious international fellowship to research origins of universe * A Florida State University particle physicist has been awarded a fellowship to support his research into the Higgs boson, a fundamental building block of our universe, and dark matter. Kohsaku Tobioka, an associate professor in the Department of Physics, is the first FSU faculty member to receive an Invitationa  more

Hegseth says there's no shortage of American will, resources in Operation Epic Fury
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth says there's no shortage of American will, resources in Operation Epic Fury * WASHINGTON - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on March 5 that there is no shortage of American will, nor is there a shortage of materiel, when it comes to U.S. kinetic engagement against the Iranian terrorist regime during Operation Epic Fury. While providing an update o  more

Husband and wife authors to receive Hall-Waters Prize on April 17
TROY, Alabama, March 6 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Husband and wife authors to receive Hall-Waters Prize on April 17 * Award-winning novelist, Tom Franklin, and Beth Ann Fennelly, Poet Laureate of Mississippi from 2016-2021, will both receive the Hall-Waters Prize from Troy University on Friday, April 17. Franklin and Fennelly, who have been married since 2001, will discuss their individual and collaborative works at 9:30 a.m. in the Lamar P. Higgins Ballrooms in th  more

Impact 150: IUP Alumnus Donates $1 Million for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine; Campaign at More Than $102 Million
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, March 7 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Impact 150: IUP Alumnus Donates $1 Million for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine; Campaign at More than $102 Million Terry A. Serafini, a 1961 mathematics education and physics education graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Pittsburgh, has gifted IUP $1 million for IUP's proposed college of osteopathic medicine--bringing IUP's Impact 150 comprehensive fundraising cam  more

League Brings Credit Union Voices to the White House
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- League of Southeastern Credit Unions and Affiliates issued the following news: * * * The League Brings Credit Union Voices to the White House Today, The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates, alongside member credit unions, joined the Trump Administration at the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to discuss federal financial regulation, including developments at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the future of the Community Development Fin  more

MAN SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON FOR THEFT OF FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * MAN SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON FOR THEFT OF FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Anthony Brewer, 47, was sentenced to two years in federal prison after previously pleading guilty to theft of government property valued at over $50,000 in Department of Veterans Affairs funds. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney   more

Manhattan Institute: 'Limits of New York's "Tax the Rich" Policy'
NEW YORK, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on March 5, 2026 by E. J. McMahon entitled "The Limits of New York's "Tax the Rich" Policy." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction: New York's Fiscal Exposure New York State's revenue-raising strategy since the Great Recession could be summed up by a frequent chant at then-candidate Zohran Mamdani's campaign rallies: "Tax the Rich!" Starting in 2009, with a misnamed "millionaire tax," the state has piled   more

Medication Available for Adults With Sickle Cell Disease Through Clinical Trial at Memorial
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, March 6 -- Memorial Health System issued the following news release: * * * Medication Available for Adults with Sickle Cell Disease Through Clinical Trial at Memorial Memorial Healthcare System is participating in a multi-center clinical research study evaluating an investigational medication for adults living with sickle cell disease. The study is being conducted at Memorial's Sickle Cell Medical Home in Hollywood, which is currently the only participating site in Florid  more

Mich. Democratic Party Weekly: U.S. Sheds 92K Jobs, Unemployment Rate Rises as Mike Rogers Lies About a 'Booming Economy'
LANSING, Michigan, March 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Sheds 92K Jobs, Unemployment Rate Rises as Mike Rogers Lies About a "Booming Economy" As multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers falsely claims the economy is "booming" and "Trump has America working again," new data shows Price Hike Mike is as out-of-touch as ever with Michigan's working families: * The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February, a sign that the job market "continues to s  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Want to Buy a New Car? Price Hike Mike's Tariffs Are Making It More Expensive
LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Want to Buy a New Car? Price Hike Mike's Tariffs Are Making It More Expensive A new report from WXYZ finds the impact of Trump's reckless tariffs are "still rippling throughout dealerships, automakers, and drivers" and could push prices "even higher" for Michiganders looking to buy a new car. This comes as multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers doubles down on supporting Trump's price  more

Mo. University of Science & Tech: Future of mining engineering: Sam Steele is more than ready
ROLLA, Missouri, March 6 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * The future of mining engineering: Sam Steele is more than ready * By the time Sam Steele graduates from Missouri S&T, the mining engineering junior who is also a Kummer Vanguard Scholar, will already have experience working in underground salt mines in New York, surface phosphate operations in Florida and a blasting company in Herman, Missouri. Steele grew up in Kansas, and his dad is  more

Moskowitz Leads 9 Members in Urging Speaker to Keep House in Session Amid Escalating Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Moskowitz Leads 9 Members in Urging Speaker to Keep House in Session Amid Escalating Iran Conflict As events in the Middle East continue to rapidly escalate, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23) led 9 colleagues in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson urging him to cancel next week's scheduled House recess and keep the House of Representatives in session. The letter stresses the need  more

N.C. Democratic Party: Reminder - Whatley Said There's "Nobody Better" to Lead DHS Than Kristi Noem, Refused To Denounce Her Directing FEMA Aid To Florida Political Donor Over Helene Victims
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 7 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * REMINDER: Whatley Said There's "Nobody Better" to Lead DHS Than Kristi Noem, Refused To Denounce Her Directing FEMA Aid To Florida Political Donor Over Helene Victims As Kristi Noem is replaced as the Secretary of Homeland Security, here's a reminder that DC insider and "recovery czar" Michael Whatley loyally stood by her as they failed to deliver desperately needed federal relief to Weste  more

NFCC Increases Debt Relief Program Eligibility While Recovering $1 Billion Using FICO Score Open Access Program
SAN JOSE, California, March 3 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news: * * * NFCC Increases Debt Relief Program Eligibility While Recovering $1 Billion Using FICO Score Open Access Program America's largest nonprofit credit counseling organization launches new programs to help consumers pay off debt affordably and avoid costly debt settlement scams * BOZEMAN, Mont. - FICO (NYSE: FICO) Highlights: * The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and its Membe  more

NRCC: Report - Darren Soto Has Tried to Make Central Florida Less Safe
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * REPORT: Darren Soto has tried to make Central Florida LESS safe. Central Florida is safer due to the success of the Laken Riley Act and Republicans delivering on cracking down on criminal illegal immigrants, no thanks to radical Democrat Darren Soto. From the Laken Riley Act to the HALT Fentanyl bill, Soto has repeatedly voted against efforts that crack down on crime, support law enforceme  more

Paraguayan President Santiago Pena Visits SOUTHCOM
DORAL, Florida, March 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Paraguayan President Santiago Pena visits SOUTHCOM Paraguayan President Santiago Pena visited U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) today and met with SOUTHCOM Commander Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan as well as other command and Department of War leaders. Pena previously visited SOUTHCOM headquarters in May of 2024. During meetings and briefings, discussions focused on collabora  more

Rep. Laurel Lee's Committee Passes Her Key Legislation to Protect Children Online
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Laurel Lee's Committee Passes Her Key Legislation to Protect Children Online * Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced H.R. 7757, the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, legislation supported by Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) that strengthens protections for children online. The comprehensive package includes Rep. Lee's Promoting a Safer Internet fo  more

Resources for the Future: 'Adapting Wastewater Infrastructure to Sea Level Rise: A Review of Coastal State Policies for Septic Systems'
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Resources for the Future issued the following report on Feb. 18, 2026 by Emma DeAngeli, Margaret A. Walls and Yongfan Zhao entitled "Adapting Wastewater Infrastructure to Sea Level Rise: A Review of Coastal State Policies for Septic Systems". Here is the executive summary: * * * One in five homes in the United States relies on on-site waste disposal systems (OWDS), or septic systems, to manage wastewater. In rural areas, the OWDS share is even higher. Rising   more

Romanian National to Be Sentenced for Participation in Fraud Scheme
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Romanian National to be Sentenced for Participation in Fraud Scheme A Romanian national who participated in a large-scale fraud scheme, which used fake business websites to steal more than $1.8 million from consumers across the country, will be sentenced on March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Las Cruces for the crime of conspiracy to commit wi  more

SCF and New College Create Direct Path to High-Demand Degrees
SARASOTA, Florida, March 7 -- The New College of Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news: * * * SCF and New College Create Direct Path to High-Demand Degrees (Bradenton, Fla., Mar. 6, 2026) - Students in Manatee and Sarasota counties now have a clearer, more confident path to earning a bachelor's degree in high-demand fields such as marine biology, chemistry, psychology, and economics. Through a new partnership between State College of Florida, M  more

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of U.S. Central Command, Hold a Press Briefing at Central Command Headquarters on U.S. Military Operations in the Middle East
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript: * * * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of U.S. Central Command, Hold a Press Briefing at Central Command Headquarters on U.S. Military Operations in the Middle East * SECRETARY HEGSETH: Well, good afternoon. I'm -I'm honored to stand right here today alongside one of America's finest, Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of U.S. Central Command. We just had a chance to spend a couple   more

Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Bill to Help Americans Achieve Their American Dream of Homeownership
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Bill to Help Americans Achieve Their American Dream of Homeownership * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott introduced the American Dream Accounts Act, a new legislative proposal designed to make the dream of homeownership a reality for millions of hardworking Americans. The bill, which is supported by the Foundation for Government Accountability, would create a ta  more

Sen. Rick Scott Visits eSmart Recycling in Tampa, Highlights How Good-Paying Jobs and Strong Businesses Power the American Dream
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Visits eSmart Recycling in Tampa, Highlights How Good-Paying Jobs and Strong Businesses Power the American Dream * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott released the fourth episode of his ' American Dream at Work ' series, where he sits down with Tony Selvaggio, owner and founder of eSmart Recycling in Tampa, Florida. Senator Scott toured the facility and sat down with Tony to d  more

Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Scott Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on FDA
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, released the following opening remarks from a Feb. 26, 2026, hearing entitled "From Regulator to Roadblock: How FDA Bureaucracy Stifles Innovation." FDA is the Food and Drug Administration. * * * The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will now come to order. Today, we are here to ask a simple but important question: Is the FDA doing everything Congress intended it to do to quickly get saf  more

Southeast Health in Alabama joins Mayo Clinic Care Network
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, March 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Southeast Health in Alabama joins Mayo Clinic Care Network * ROCHESTER, Minn. -Southeast Health and Mayo Clinic announced that Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama, has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Southeast Health, a community-based academic health system, is the first hospital in Alabama to join Mayo Clinic Care Network. Mayo Clinic Care Network members receive special  more

Southeastern Fisheries Association Raises Concerns on Proposed Red Snapper Experimental Fishing Permits
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Southeastern Fisheries Association submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service providing supplemental input on proposed exempted fishing permits intended to test data collection methods and state management strategies for South Atlantic red snapper. According to the SFA, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) State Reef Fish Survey (SRFS) has recently been approved for use in assessing the Gulf and South Atlantic s  more

Spirit Airlines Calls for Carrier-Specific Approach to Address O'Hare Airport Congestion
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Spirit Airlines LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging it to consider a tailored reduction methodology for addressing the congestion crisis at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). According to Spirit, the primary cause of the congestion at ORD is the aggressive expansion strategies of two dominant carriers, United Airlines and American Airlines. Spirit argues that these airlines together account for over 85% of the  more

SSU to Host Major Conference for Bioscience Undergrads
ROHNERT PARK, California, March 7 -- California State University Sonoma State University issued the following news: * * * SSU to host major conference for bioscience undergrads Sonoma State University will serve as host for the 49th annual West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference, bringing together some of the nation's most promising undergraduate scientists for a dynamic celebration of discovery, collaboration, and innovation. For nearly five decades, the conference   more

Syniverse and BICS Partner to Accelerate Global 5G Standalone Roaming
TAMPA, Florida, March 3 -- Syniverse Technologies, a telecommunications company, issued the following news release: * * * Syniverse and BICS Partner to Accelerate Global 5G Standalone Roaming Collaboration creates a clearer path for operators to enhance roaming capabilities * Syniverse, the world's most connected company(R) and a global leader in international connectivity, and BICS, a Proximus Global Company and leading digital communications enabler, have partnered to expand the reach of   more

THE PLAYERS Championship and Nemours Children's Health return to provide a week of fun for kids in 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, March 6 -- Nemours Foundation posted the following news release: * * * THE PLAYERS Championship and Nemours Children's Health return to provide a week of fun for kids in 2026 * PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida - THE PLAYERS Championship is proud to continue its partnership with Nemours Children's Health, the tournament's Youth Sponsor, to provide an unforgettable experience for kids and families attending the 2026 tournament. From March 10-15, families can enjoy the Kids Z  more

Tropical Shipping Gift Supports Supply Chain Management Program at FAU
BOCA RATON, Florida, March 7 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Tropical Shipping Gift Supports Supply Chain Management Program at FAU By Kristine Gobbo Florida Atlantic University's College of Business and Tropical Shipping recently celebrated the naming of the Tropical Shipping Study Room at the Schmidt Family Complex, Boca Raton campus. The event recognized a gift made by Tropical Shipping to support the   more

Truckers Movement for Justice, Real Women in Trucking Urge DOT to Halt Automation in Hazmat Transportation
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Earthjustice, representing Truckers Movement for Justice and Real Women in Trucking, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration expressing concerns over the anticipated integration of highly automated transportation systems in the trucking of hazardous materials. The letter highlights that automating hazmat transportation presents a multitude of dangers. It asserts that the transition away from human drivers would n  more

Two Anne's College professors receive prestigious research awards
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 6 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Two Anne's College professors receive prestigious research awards * Two distinguished professors at the Florida State University Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (Anne's College) earned recognition from the American Educational Research Association (AERA) for their outstanding work in their respective fields. Nicole Patton Terry and Lara Perez-Felkner were each sele  more

U.S. Special Operations Command Urges FDA to Classify Snakebite Envenomation as Tropical Disease
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advocating for the inclusion of snakebite envenomation on the tropical diseases list under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. During deployments, U.S. SOF often encounter high-risk environments with a variety of non-native venomous snakes not commonly found in the United States. The current FDA-approved treatments for snakebites are primarily   more

University of Tennessee Health Science Center: Lab Space Doubles Capacity for Master of Cytopathology Program
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, March 7 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * New Lab Space Doubles Capacity for Master of Cytopathology Program Written by Peggy Reisser Alicia Youngstrand has been a student in the histotechnology certificate program in the College of Health Professions at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences since January. Her bachelor's degree is in fish, wildlife, and conservation biology, but she found jobs in the field were sc  more

Van Hollen, 30 Colleagues Press Administration for Accountability, Investigation into Deaths of American Citizens in West Bank
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, 30 Colleagues Press Administration for Accountability, Investigation into Deaths of American Citizens in West Bank * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) led 30 of his colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration for accountability and an investigation into the death of Nasrallah Abu Siyam, an American citizen who was shot and killed in the West Bank by violent Israeli se  more

Vishal & Sheykhar is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, July 26
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, March 5 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Vishal & Sheykhar is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, July 26 * Editor ' s Note: Download high-res images here. Vishal & Sheykhar is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Sunday, July 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 10 at 12 p.m. and start at $55. Tickets are availab  more

Wasserman Schultz Files No Escaping Justice Act to Hold Global Figures Implicated in Epstein Files to Account
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Files No Escaping Justice Act to Hold Global Figures Implicated in Epstein Files to Account * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) announced her new bill to impose sanctions on foreign nationals incriminated in the Epstein files, the No Escaping Justice Act. Video of the announcement can be found here (6:30). While Congress cannot punis  more