| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Wednesday March 11, 2026 ( 79 items ) |
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11 New Standard Partners Join MRAA
BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, March 11 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news:
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11 New Standard Partners Join MRAA
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announced that 11 companies made a commitment to the association as Standard Partners through the end of January. The addition of these companies expands the network of organizations that support the marine industry and the retailers who serve boaters.
MRAA's Partner Membership Progra
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A Mother, Her Daughter & a Groundbreaking Transplant at Perlmutter Cancer Center
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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A Mother, Her Daughter & a Groundbreaking Transplant at Perlmutter Cancer Center
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W hen 44-year-old Allison Carballo was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2016, she was told she had only a 5 percent chance of surviving the next 30 days. It felt to her like time had stopped altogether.
Yet today, Carballo is very m
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Architecture alumnus helps guide downtown Smyrna redevelopment
KENNESAW, Georgia, March 10 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Architecture alumnus helps guide downtown Smyrna redevelopment
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When Luis Calvo '10 left Barranquilla, Colombia, at 18 to study architecture, he envisioned himself designing buildings. Little did the College of Architecture and Construction Management (CACM) alumnus know that he'd be designing entire city centers, guiding one of the most ambitious redevelopment efforts in metro Atlanta.
Since
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Bennet, Van Hollen, Colleagues Press Administration for Accountability, Investigation into Deaths of American Citizens in West Bank
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Van Hollen, Colleagues Press Administration for Accountability, Investigation into Deaths of American Citizens in West Bank
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and 30 colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration for an investigation into the death of Nasrallah
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Bonnies headed to St. Louis for national hockey tournament
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 10 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
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Bonnies headed to St. Louis for national hockey tournament
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Mar 10, 2026
Mike Cosentino knows the hill is only steeper now. But the St. Bonaventure University hockey coach isn't backing down from the challenge.
"There are no bad teams at nationals. Every game you are competing against great talent, great coaching, and teams that have proven they can win," Cosentino said. "But I thi
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CAIR's 2026 Civil Rights Report Shows the 'Right to Be Different' Narrowed in the Past Year
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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CAIR's 2026 Civil Rights Report Shows the 'Right to Be Different' Narrowed in the Past Year
Civil rights complaints reported to the organization remain at an all-time high
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released its 2026 Civil Rights Report "The Right to be Different," which
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Blasts Trump for Raising Gasoline Prices on Americans With No Plan and No Accountability
SACRAMENTO, California, March 11 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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Governor Newsom blasts Trump for raising gasoline prices on Americans with no plan and no accountability
What you need to know: Trump launched military strikes on Iran with no plan to address the consequences, and the cost is now showing up at gas pumps nationwide. Prices are spiking all over the country because oil prices are set in the global market, and wars in th
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CALSTART: ZEB Growth Spreads Into Southeast and Midwest
PASADENA, California, March 11 (TNSrpt) -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release:
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ZEB Growth Spreads Into Southeast and Midwest; Florida and Texas Now Rank Among Top ZEB States, Signaling Broader Market Growth
The report shows that ZEBs are moving beyond coastal leaders, underscoring sustained investments in advanced vehicle technologies by transit agencies.
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Steady and sustained
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Cape Canaveral Shrimp Co. Raises Concerns Over Proposed State Red Snapper Exempt Permits
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The Cape Canaveral Shrimp Co., Titusville, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the proposed State Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) for the South Atlantic. The letter outlines concerns about the impact these permits may have on the commercial fishing sector, which has been facing significant challenges in recent years.
In the letter, the company emphasizes the dependence of the central east coast Flo
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Center for Economic & Policy Research: Ecuador Suspends the Country's Largest Opposition Party
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The Center for Economic and Policy Research issued the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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Ecuador Suspends the Country's Largest Opposition Party
Increased political repression takes place alongside illegal joint military strikes by US and Ecuadorian military forces, and Donald Trump's "Shield of the Americas" summit
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Acting on the request of the government-aligned Prosecutor General, an electoral judge in Ecuador on Friday ordered the nine-month suspe
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Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand Set Hearing to Expose China's Control of America's Drug Supply
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand Set Hearing to Expose China's Control of America's Drug Supply
On Wednesday, March 11, Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand will convene a hearing entitled "Foreign Dependence: How China Captured America's Drug Supply." This hearing will expose how China is deliberately p
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Clemson welcomes turfgrass agronomist focused on research, sustainability and industry partnerships
CLEMSON, South Carolina, March 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson welcomes turfgrass agronomist focused on research, sustainability and industry partnerships
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
Idalia "Alejandra" Sierra is the new assistant professor of turfgrass agronomy at the Clemson University Pee Dee Research and Education Center (REC), near Florence, South Carolina.
She brings expertise in turfgrass science, sustainable management and
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Crisis Recovery Network trains 34 Mississippi counselors
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 10 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release:
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Crisis Recovery Network trains 34 Mississippi counselors
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Counselors from 20 Mississippi school districts received school crisis training through the Southern Regional Education Board's Crisis Recovery Network in February.
School counselors from 20 school districts attended the Crisis Recovery Network training on Feb. 24 and 25, 2026, in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
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Design Interactive Urges HHS to Address Barriers to AI Adoption in Healthcare
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Design Interactive LLC, Orlando, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services highlighting challenges and recommendations related to the adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical care. The firm emphasizes that addressing these challenges is essential for promoting safe and effective AI integration in healthcare settings, particularly within large federal systems such as the U.S. Department of Veteran
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DOE Argonne National Laboratory: AI "Adviser" Accelerates Robotic Design of Advanced Electronic Materials
ARGONNE, Illinois, March 11 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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AI "adviser" accelerates robotic design of advanced electronic materials
Argonne-led team develops special algorithm that monitors AI-driven autonomous experiments
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The AI "adviser" algorithm monitors the performance of other machine learning algorithms as autonomous experiments progress. It provides human scientists with insights that inform refinement
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DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Cracking the Code - Using AI to Solve Difficult-To-Map Proteins
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Cracking the Code: Using AI to Solve Difficult-to-Map Proteins
Leveraging artificial intelligence and quantum calculations, scientists developed a new tool that yielded higher-quality structural information and solved notoriously elusive proteins.
Key Takeaways
* A new computer program developed at Berkeley Lab offers a faster and more accurate way to determi
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Donalds Joins Rollins For Signing Of Disaster Declaration To Deliver Much-Needed Relief To Florida Farmers And Ranchers
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Donalds Joins Rollins For Signing Of Disaster Declaration To Deliver Much-Needed Relief To Florida Farmers And Ranchers
Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and members of the Florida Congressional Delegation for the signing of a Secretarial Natural Disaster Declaration coveringFlorida counties impacted by recent freezes, frost, and high winds that re
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Donalds Shares Most Up-To-Date State Department Guidance For Floridians Currently Located In The Middle East
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Donalds Shares Most Up-To-Date State Department Guidance For Floridians Currently Located In The Middle East
Under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Trump administration is providing real-time security alerts and evacuation information for American citizens currently located in conflict zones.
American citizens looking to evacuate the Middle East are instructed to complete this form to request S
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Donalds Shares Most Up-To-Date State Department Guidance For Floridians Currently Located In The Middle East
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Donalds Shares Most Up-To-Date State Department Guidance For Floridians Currently Located In The Middle East
Under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Trump administration is providing real-time security alerts and evacuation information for American citizens currently located in conflict zones.
American citizens looking to evacuate the Middle East are instructed to complete this form to request St
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Duke Energy Prices Upsized Offering of $1.3 Billion of 3.000% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy prices upsized offering of $1.3 billion of 3.000% convertible senior notes due 2029
Duke Energy Corporation (NYSE: DUK) announced the pricing of its offering of $1.3 billion aggregate principal amount of its 3.000% convertible senior notes due 2029 in a private placement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). The size of the offering was increased from the prev
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Duke Energy Reaches Agreement With South Carolina Customer Groups and Others on Proposed Combination of Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy reaches agreement with South Carolina customer groups and others on proposed combination of Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress
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Duke Energy and a variety of organizations have reached a settlement agreement in South Carolina on the proposed combination of Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke En
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Duke Energy Reaches Agreements With North Carolina Customer Advocates, NC Attorney General's Office and Others on Proposed Combination of Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy reaches agreements with North Carolina customer advocates, NC Attorney General's office and others on proposed combination of Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Progress
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Duke Energy and a variety of organizations have reached settlement agreements on the proposed combination of Duke Energy Caroli
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EEOC Sues Diamond Jim's and Mrs. Donna's for Disability Discrimination
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues Diamond Jim's and Mrs. Donna's for Disability Discrimination
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Federal lawsuit claims Mississippi steakhouse fired worker for seizure condition
JACKSON, Miss. - Diamond Jim's and Mrs. Donna's Ole Farm Beef LLC, a Mississippi steakhouse, violated federal law when it fired a worker because of a seizure condition, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charge
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Estate Planning Attorney Presents to Members of the RPPTL Section of The Florida Bar and the Orange County Bar Association
ORLANDO, Florida, March 11 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Estate Planning Attorney Presents to Members of the RPPTL Section of The Florida Bar and the Orange County Bar Association
A recognized presenter on estate planning law, attorney Joseph Percopo shared insights on Tenancy by the Entirety (TBE) via two presentations: "Loumpos v. Bank One - Tenants by the Entirety Florida Supreme Court Case" to the Asset Protection Committee of the Real Property Probate
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FGA Applauds Introduction of the American Dream Accounts Act
NAPLES, Florida, March 11 -- The Foundation for Government Accountability posted the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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FGA Applauds Introduction of the American Dream Accounts Act
Senator Rick Scott's legislation will help millions of hardworking Americans achieve their American Dream of homeownership and extend our national identity of opportunity far into the future.
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Today, the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) praised Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) for introducing
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FIU: Forum to Explore the Future of AI in Communication
MIAMI, Florida, March 11 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Forum to explore the future of AI in communication
By Emily Martinez
FIU will bring together media and technology leaders for a timely conversation about the evolving role of artificial intelligence in storytelling and journalism.
On Thursday, March 12, at 1 p.m., the Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for the Advancement of Women in Communicat
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Florida Man Arrested for Stealing More Than Half a Million Dollars of Onions and Potatoes
TAMPA, Florida, March 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Florida Man Arrested for Stealing More Than Half a Million Dollars of Onions and Potatoes
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Tampa, Florida - Jason Canals (39, Spring Hill) has been arrested and charged with eight counts of interstate transport of stolen property. If convicted on all counts, Canals faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. The indictment also notifies Canals th
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Florida Man Sentenced To 73 Months In Prison For Nationwide Mass-Mailing Scam Targeting Small Businesses
NEW YORK, March 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Florida Man Sentenced To 73 Months In Prison For Nationwide Mass-Mailing Scam Targeting Small Businesses
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that ROBERT W. LEDERHILGER III was sentenced today to 73 months in prison for perpetrating a seven-year scheme to defraud small businesses across the United States, which
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FoundCare Warns HRSA Rebate Model Could Increase Drug Purchasing Burden
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- FoundCare Inc., West Palm Beach, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) regarding concerns over the proposed 340B rebate model. This center emphasizes the role the 340B program plays in sustaining essential healthcare services.
The organization highlights that transitioning to a rebate-based wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) purchasing structure for IRA-affected drugs could dramatically increase upfront co
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FSU Flying High Circus unveils new spring show
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU Flying High Circus unveils new spring show
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Florida State University's Flying High Circus is preparing to soar with an all-new Spring Performance Series, "Tall Tales," in April.
"Tall Tales" is the first new production to use FSU's new big top tent, installed in 2025.
"After two years of preparation, we will unveil our fully completed circus tent and venue, as well as a brand-new show full of
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Ga. A.G. Carr Continues Fight to Keep Kids Safe Online
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 11 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is continuing his fight to keep kids safe online - arguing in federal court in defense of SB 351, Georgia's law that requires parental consent before social media platforms can enter into account agreements with kids aged 15 and younger. The hearing took place on Tuesday, March 10, in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Jacksonvil
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George Lopez is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, June 11
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, March 10 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news:
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George Lopez is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, June 11
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George Lopez is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Thursday, June 11 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are on sale now and start at $56. Must be 18 years or older to attend the show. Fans can access the venue presale Thursday, March 5
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Governor Lamont Announces 14 Nominations to the Superior Court
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 10 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lamont Announces 14 Nominations to the Superior Court
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is nominating 14 individuals to serve as judges of the Connecticut Superior Court. The nominees are each being selected to fill one of 20 vacancies that currently exist on the court.
"Selecting nominees to become judges is one of the most important duties of a governor, and this c
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Governor Spanberger Announces Board Appointments
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 10 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Spanberger Announces Board Appointments
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RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the following board appointments to the Virginia Parole Board, Virginia Commission on Higher Education Board Appointments, and Virginia Racing Commission.
The Governor's appointment of highly qualified professionals will ensure these boards can uphold their missions and rest
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Greenberg Traurig's Binny Seth Selected for 2026 'Albany Forty Under 40' List
MIAMI, Florida, March 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Binny Seth Selected for 2026 'Albany Forty Under 40' List
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ALBANY, N.Y. - March 10, 2026 - Binny Seth, of counsel in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Albany office, has been named to the 2026 City & State "Albany Forty Under 40" list. This honor recognizes "a cohort of young professionals who are shaking things up in the overlapping arenas
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Heritage Action Applauds Passage of Florida Bill to End Taxpayer-Funded DEI
WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Political] -- Heritage Action for America posted the following news release:
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Heritage Action Applauds Passage of Florida Bill to End Taxpayer-Funded DEI
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March 10, 2026, Washington, D.C. -Heritage Action today praised the Florida Legislature for passing SB 1134, legislation prohibiting counties and municipalities from using taxpayer dollars to fund "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" (DEI) offices that offer "bias" training and focus hiring practices on
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Hirono, Peters, Pressley Lead Colleagues in Introducing Resolution to Recognize Abortion Providers
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Hirono, Peters, Pressley Lead Colleagues in Introducing Resolution to Recognize Abortion Providers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), and U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) led over 30 of their colleagues in reintroducing a bicameral resolution honoring abortion providers and staff by designating March 10, 2026 as "Abortion Provider App
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ICE Asks Local Authorities in Florida Not to Release Criminal Illegal Alien Who is Charged with Aggravated Manslaughter for Death of 3-Year-Old Nephew
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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ICE Asks Local Authorities in Florida Not to Release Criminal Illegal Alien Who is Charged with Aggravated Manslaughter for Death of 3-Year-Old Nephew
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The child's injuries included at least 17 strikes to the head, extensive bruising, intentional burns, a broken collarbone, a transected pancreas from blunt trauma, and several broken ribs
WASHINGTON -U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforc
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Indian River State College and America's Cutting Edge to Host CNC Machining Industry Roundtable on 4/30/26
FORT PIERCE, Florida, March 11 -- Indian River State College issued the following news release:
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Indian River State College and America's Cutting Edge to Host CNC Machining Industry Roundtable on 4/30/26
Regional manufacturers invited to shape the future of CNC machining workforce training on the Treasure Coast
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Indian River State College (The River), in partnership with IACMI - The Composites Institute's America's Cutting Edge (ACE) Program, will host a CNC Machining Industry Roundt
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Jaden Bradley named Big 12 Player of the Year to lead numerous Wildcat honorees
TUCSON, Arizona, March 10 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release:
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Jaden Bradley named Big 12 Player of the Year to lead numerous Wildcat honorees
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The Big 12 Conference announced the end-of-year awards for the 2025-26 season on Monday, as voted on by the coaches in the conference. University of Arizona senior point guard Jaden Bradley was named the Big 12 Player of the Year after leading the Wildcats to a 29-2 overall record and the Big 12 regular season champi
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Leading Alzheimer's Advocates Urge Support for Buchanan's ASAP Act
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Leading Alzheimer's Advocates Urge Support for Buchanan's ASAP Act
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459 Organizations and Researchers Call on Congress to Fight Alzheimer's: "The Need for Action is Urgent."
WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, announced that 459 leading organizations and researchers with the LEAD Coalition (Le
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Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer Charged with Bank Fraud
TAMPA, Florida, March 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer Charged with Bank Fraud
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Orlando, FL -A grand jury has returned a federal indictment charging Jason Morales (44, Chagrin Falls, Ohio) with six counts of bank fraud. If convicted, Morales faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison on each count. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.
According to the
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Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Workers
TAMPA, Florida, March 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Workers
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Alexander Villatoro Moreno, age 53, also known as Quichi, pleaded guilty in federal court in Tampa, Florida, to conspiracy under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. A federal grand jury in the Middle District of Florida had pre
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Miami Dade College Recognized as a 2026 Leader College by Achieving the Dream
MIAMI, Florida, March 10 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release:
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Miami Dade College Recognized as a 2026 Leader College by Achieving the Dream
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Miami, March 10, 2026 - Miami Dade College (MDC) has been designated a 2026 Leader College by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national organization committed to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing and economic mobility. The College is among a cohort of 21 colleges nationwide.
"Being recogn
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Miami Film Festival and ArtesMiami Launch New "Miami Film Fund," Awarding $15,000 to Filmmakers with Local Ties
MIAMI, Florida, March 10 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release:
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Miami Film Festival and ArtesMiami Launch New "Miami Film Fund," Awarding $15,000 to Filmmakers with Local Ties
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Applications Open March 11, 2026
MIAMI (March 10, 2026) - Miami Dade College's Miami Film Festival, in partnership with ArtesMiami, is proud to announce the launch of the Miami Film Fund, a new initiative that will award a total of $15,000 in grants to filmmakers with ties to Miami and its C
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NetChoice in Eleventh Circuit to Halt Georgia & Florida Digital ID Mandates
WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release:
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NetChoice in Eleventh Circuit to Halt Georgia & Florida Digital ID Mandates
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit will hear arguments in two of NetChoice's cases to halt Digital I.D. mandates in our Florida and Georgia lawsuits, CCIA & NetChoice v. Ut
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New Report Finds States Have Deprived Schools of Hundreds of Billions of Dollars Since 2016
WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Union] (TNSrpt) -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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New Report Finds States Have Deprived Schools of Hundreds of Billions of Dollars Since 2016
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WASHINGTON -Forty-two states devote a smaller share of their economies to their K-12 public schools than they did 20 years ago. This decrease in education "effort" represents a loss of nearly $600 billion in state and local K-12 revenue between 2016 and 2023, accord
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Newcastle Student's Discovery Features in Major Archaeology Exhibition
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, March 10 -- Newcastle University issued the following news:
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Newcastle student's discovery features in major archaeology exhibition
A rare piece of 9th century gold, discovered by a Newcastle University archaeology student, will feature in a major new exhibition of northern archaeology treasures at Great North Museum: Hancock.
The object was found by Yara Souza during an excavation in 2025 in Redesdale, Northumberland. Yara, from Orlando, in Florida, Unite
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PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App presents THE PLAYERS Championship: Four-day coverage featuring top stars, iconic shots
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App presents THE PLAYERS Championship: Four-day coverage featuring top stars, iconic shots
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* Experience comprehensive coverage on the ESPN App, beginning Thursday, Mar. 12
* All eyes on 17: Every moment from the world-famous island green, exclusively on the ESPN App
* Star-studded lineup: All top five players in the world featured as
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Pressley, Hirono, Peters Lead Colleagues in Introducing Resolution to Recognize Abortion Providers
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Pressley, Hirono, Peters Lead Colleagues in Introducing Resolution to Recognize Abortion Providers
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), alongside Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), led over 30 of their colleagues in reintroducing a bicameral resolution honoring abortion providers and staff by designating March 10, 2026 as "Abortion Provider Appreciation
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PWN-USA and The Well Project Honor National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
OAKLAND, California, March 11 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following statement on March 10, 2026:
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PWN-USA & The Well Project Honor National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Each year on March 10, US organizations and groups come together for National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NWGHAAD) to show support for women across the gender spectrum living with HIV or with reasons for prevention. But unlike most years, in 2026, the US government has disavowed this aw
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Second-look Laws Allow Courts to Reconsider Long Prison Sentences
LOS ANGELES, California, March 11 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by senior policy fellow Hanna Liebman Dershowitz:
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Second-look laws allow courts to reconsider long prison sentences
Second-look laws offer a needed way to bring our justice system into alignment with both values and practical constraints.
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Since the late 1970s, the United States has been locking up more and more people in prisons for longer periods of time. In fact, according to the National Re
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Reed: Trump Admin is Shortchanging Consumers with Half-Hearted Live Nation Antitrust Settlement
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed: Trump Admin is Shortchanging Consumers with Half-Hearted Live Nation Antitrust Settlement
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is criticizing the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) preliminary settlement with Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, saying it doesn't go far enough to address competition in the ticketing industry and will leave consumers facing artificiall
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Rep. Steube Sends Letter to President Trump on Religious Liberties in Vaccine Mandates
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Steube Sends Letter to President Trump on Religious Liberties in Vaccine Mandates
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) sent a letter to President Trump urging the Administration to take additional action to protect Americans' civil liberties and religious freedoms with respect to vaccine mandates. The letter comes as the Religious Liberty Commission, established by Presiden
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REPORT: U.S. Adds 43 GW of New Solar Capacity in 2025, Marking Fifth Straight Year as Top Source of New Power
WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release:
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REPORT: U.S. Adds 43 GW of New Solar Capacity in 2025, Marking Fifth Straight Year as Top Source of New Power
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. solar industry installed 43 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in 2025, remaining the dominant source of new capacity added to the grid for the fifth consecutive year. Solar and energy storage represent 79% of new capacity installed in t
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Sebastian Maniscalco is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Nov. 19 & 20
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, March 9 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news:
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Sebastian Maniscalco is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Nov. 19 & 20
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Renowned comedian, actor, and podcast host Sebastian Maniscalco will make a highly anticipated stop to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Thursday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. and Fri
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Secretary of State Rubio, FBI Deputy Director Raia Issue Remarks at U.S. Hostage & Wrongful Detainee Flag Raising Ceremony
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on March 9, 2026, by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia at a U.S. hostage and wrongful detainee flag raising ceremony:
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MR BOEHLER: Thanks, everybody, for being here. It's been a year since we were last gathered here, and I think we've made some progress. The President of the United States has made it very clear holding Americans is a liability. We're working to change the f
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript:
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
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SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Well, to our fellow Americans, brave warriors and steadfast allies, good morning. You know, as someone who led troops, led soldiers in the streets of Baghdad and Samarra, Iraq and who trained counterinsurgents in Kabul, Afghanistan and who still carries the weight
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Sen. Rick Scott Takes Action to Claw Back Taxpayer Dollars Wasted on Fraud
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Takes Action to Claw Back Taxpayer Dollars Wasted on Fraud
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott introduced the Federal Taxpayer Funds Protection and Clawback Act to crack down on states' mismanagement of federal taxpayer dollars, as recently seen in Democrat-run states like Minnesota and California. This bill would allow the federal government to claw back money distributed
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Senate Judiciary Committee Sets March 12 Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on March 12, 2026, at 216 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
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Nominees
* Colin McDonald, to be an Assistant Attorney General
* James Bishop, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina
* Melissa Holyoak, to be United States Attorney for the District of Utah
* Phillip Williams, Jr., to be United States Attorney for the Northern Distric
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Seven Tips for Reducing Your Exposure to Microplastics & Plastic Additives
NEW YORK, March 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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Seven Tips for Reducing Your Exposure to Microplastics & Plastic Additives
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R ecent studies identified how small pieces of plastic are increasingly being detected in nearly every human organ, including our body fluids and the placenta. This exposure has been tied to a wide range of health risks including heart disease, obe
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SmartMDU on Calix One Drives Rapid Growth
SAN JOSE, California, March 10 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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SmartMDU on Calix One Drives Rapid Growth
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SAN JOSE, Calif.-March 10, 2026- Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced Blue Stream Fiber opens in a new tab, XMission opens in a new tab, and Aervivo opens in a new tab are leveraging the Calix One (tm) platform with SmartMDU (tm) to a ccelerate growth in the multi-dwelling unit (MDU) market. MDU
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Southern Shrimp Alliance: February 2026 - FDA Antibiotic-Contaminated Shrimp Import Refusal Report
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, March 6 (TNSxrep) -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release:
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February 2026: FDA Antibiotic-Contaminated Shrimp Import Refusal Report
Analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monthly refusal data shows that 78.6% of shrimp shipments refused for banned antibiotics in early 2026 originated from processors certified under the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) program, with shrimp from Indonesia emerging as the largest source of vio
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State Dept. Issues Readout of Secretary Rubio Meeting With Western Hemisphere Presidents
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's meeting with Western Hemisphere presidents:
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with President Bukele of El Salvador, President Chaves and President-Elect Fernandez of Costa Rica, President Mulino of Panama, President Paz of Bolivia, President Asfura of Honduras, and President-Elect Kast of Chile on the margins of President Trump's Sh
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Stetson University Law Student Supports HHS Proposal Clarifying Disability Nondiscrimination Rule
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Ibraheem Dehni, a law student at Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport, Florida, submitted a public comment letter supporting a proposed rule issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services addressing nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
The letter articulated three core reasons supporting the proposed change. The comments underscore that the proposed regulation aims to eliminate confusion by cl
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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Researcher Wins Stanley J. Glaser Award for Colorectal Cancer Immunotherapy
MIAMI, Florida, March 10 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Researcher Wins Stanley J. Glaser Award for Colorectal Cancer Immunotherapy
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* Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher Kevin Van der Jeught, Ph.D., received a Stanley J. Glaser Foundation Award to advance mRNA-based immunotherapy aimed at expanding treatment options for colorectal cancer patients.
* The $72,000 award supp
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Teaming up for patient safety strengthens military readiness
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 9 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news:
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Teaming up for patient safety strengthens military readiness
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. -Every day, care teams at military hospitals and clinics work to keep patients safe. Clear communication and teamwork help stop mistakes. Patient safety is everyone's job across the Military Health System.
Patient Safety Awareness Week takes place March 8-14. This year's theme is "Teaming Up for Patient Safety." The t
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Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unleashes Innovation, Taps Eight Programs to Test Next-Gen Aircraft in America's Skies
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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DRIVING THE NEWS: Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unleashes Innovation, Taps Eight Programs to Test Next-Gen Aircraft in America's Skies
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the eight proposals that were selected as part of the brand-new Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration P
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TRUMP BEFORE HOUSE REPUBLICAN RETREAT: "I Knew Oil Prices Would Go Up If I Did This."
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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TRUMP BEFORE HOUSE REPUBLICAN RETREAT: "I Knew Oil Prices Would Go Up If I Did This."
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Prior to addressing House Republicans' retreat in Doral, Florida, Trump admitted he knew oil and gas prices would rise if he attacked Iran. He also ominously predicted further rises in the future.
House Republicans ran on lowering costs, and bragged extensively about low gas prices as recentl
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University of Florida: Chasing the Rare Arogos Skipper Butterfly From Florida Fields to Lab
GAINESVILLE, Florida, March 11 -- The University of Florida issued the following news:
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Chasing the rare arogos skipper butterfly from Florida fields to lab
By Brooke Bowser
With their triangular shape and golden-orange wings, the eastern arogos skipper (Atrytone arogos arogos) butterflies seemed to wave down the passing crew of researchers at Herky Huffman/Bull Creek Wildlife Management Area near Orlando, Florida.
"You can just drive along and see them perched on the flowers. You don'
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University of Miami: How to 'Prompt Like a Pro'
CORAL GABLES, Florida, March 11 -- The University of Miami issued the following news:
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How to 'prompt like a pro'
A University of Miami librarian provides tips on how to get the most relevant and reliable AI search results.
By Barbara Gutierrez, bgutierrez@miami.edu
As more workers, scholars, researchers, and students use artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their work, the importance of using effective prompts in their digital search has become very important.
Experts say the diff
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University of Miami: Takeaways From Real Estate Industry Leaders
CORAL GABLES, Florida, March 11 -- The University of Miami issued the following news:
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Takeaways from real estate industry leaders
Leaders at the 14th annual Real Estate Impact Conference shared pointers about the industry, the economy, and the nuance of making deals.
By Janette Neuwahl Tannen, jnt38@miami.edu
There was insight from leaders coming into their own in the real estate industry, such as Nadeem Meghji, Blackstone Real Estate's global head; those with plenty of experience; an
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USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing
TAMPA, Florida, March 10 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing
By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing
The University of South Florida increased its research activity to $531 million in fiscal year 2025 - a rise from last year and a 15% jump over the last two years - reinforcing the university's upward trajectory in an increasingly competitive national funding environment.
Resea
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USF Research Activity Climbs 15%, Strengthening National Standing
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, March 11 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news:
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USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing
By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing
The University of South Florida increased its research activity to $531 million in fiscal year 2025 - a rise from last year and a 15% jump over the last two years - reinforcing the university's upward trajectory in an increasingly competitive nationa
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UWF Receives $555K NIH Award to Launch NeuroNauts Scholars Program
PENSACOLA, Florida, March 11 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
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UWF receives $555K NIH award to launch NeuroNauts Scholars Program
The University of West Florida has been awarded a five-year, $555,000 National Institutes of Health R25 Research Education Grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to establish the NeuroNauts Scholars Program. The program will provide co
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Wasserman Schultz Delivers Half Million Federal Investment to Help BSO Stop Online Child Predators
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Wasserman Schultz Delivers Half Million Federal Investment to Help BSO Stop Online Child Predators
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) joined Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony and South Florida Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force leader Sergeant Thomas McInerney to announce delivery of $535,000 in critical federal funds that she fought
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Why Genetics Should Guide Treatment for Pediatric Paragangliomas
MIAMI, Florida, March 10 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Why Genetics Should Guide Treatment for Pediatric Paragangliomas
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Most pediatric paragangliomas are driven by inherited mutations, making genetic testing essential for guiding treatment and assessing metastatic risk.
Paragangliomas, rare tumors that can form in the head and neck, often have a genetic origin. Yet physicians don't routinely identify the mutations responsible for th
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WKU Housing & Residence Life Presents Resolution of Appreciation and Service Award at SEAHO
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, March 10 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU Housing & Residence Life Presents Resolution of Appreciation and Service Award at SEAHO
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During the business meeting of the Southeastern Association of Housing Officers (SEAHO) annual conference in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Thursday, March 5, 2026 Western Kentucky University Housing & Residence Life (HRL) presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Lana Kunkel, former Director of Housi
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Wyoming passes law to fast-track home building permits
SACRAMENTO, California, March 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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Wyoming passes law to fast-track home building permits
Cheyenne, Wyoming: On Thursday, Gov. Mark Gordon signed the Fast Track Permits Act into law, requiring local governments to approve or deny completed building permit applications within 30 calendar days, effective July 1. Builders in Wyoming will no longer face open-ended government delays on residential building
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