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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Friday May 22, 2026 ( 72 items )  

11 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers Guide
MIAMI, Florida, May 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 11 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers Guide * NEW YORK - May 21, 2026 - Eleven shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers guide, which highlights top practitioners advising on complex immigration matters worldwide. The guide featu  more

2026 summer season is set to kick off at Disney Village
COUPVRAY, France, May 21 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- Disneyland Paris, an entertainment resort, issued the following news: * * * The 2026 summer season is set to kick off at Disney Village Restaurants, bars, shops, entertainment, concerts and much more! Disney Village invites guests to enjoy a festive atmosphere just a stone's throw from the Disney Parks. Discover the programme and must-see events awaiting visitors at this vibrant destination over the coming weeks. Music all season long  more

Accuracy in Media: Kansas State Department Head Refuses to Remove DEI 'Until Somebody Physically Makes Me'
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * Kansas State department head refuses to remove DEI 'until somebody physically makes me' Universities in Kansas face federal bans, state bans, and university system policies against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion -- but none of this is stopping faculty in Kansas from keeping DEI indoctrination alive and well in their classrooms. "I'm not gonna change it until somebody physically makes me," said Don Kurtz, head of the S  more

American Center for Law and Justice: Jack Smith's Files Stolen
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Jack Smith's Files Stolen By Logan Sekulow The Trump DOJ just indicted a former federal prosecutor for stealing confidential files of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on his investigation into classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Former Managing Assistant U.S. Attorney Carmen Lineberger currently faces four charges. As reported by Fox News: A former Justice Department prosecutor was charged Wed  more

Baylor University: Board of Regents Celebrates Success in Fundraising, Endowment Growth
WACO, Texas, May 22 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Board of Regents Celebrates Success in Fundraising, Endowment Growth Regents approves 2026-27 operating budget, new AI master's degree; elect Board and committee leadership, new at-large Regents By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations During its regular May meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents celebrated the University's second-best fundraising year ever, a growing endowment and continued success of the   more

Bean Bill to Crack Down on Medicare Fraud Passes Committee
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Bill to Crack Down on Medicare Fraud Passes Committee * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean's (FL-04) bill to combat fraud in the durable medical equipment (DME) system passed the House Ways and Means Committee. H.R. 8871, the DME Scammer Prevention Act, would strengthen oversight and modernize claims processing requirements to prevent bad actors from defrauding Medicare beneficiaries a  more

BNY and University of Manchester Launch the Future of Work Alliance, Focused on Responsible Use and Application of Human-led AI
MANCHESTER, England, May 21 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * BNY and The University of Manchester launch the Future of Work Alliance, focused on responsible use and application of human-led AI BNY (NYSE: BNY), a global financial services company, and The University of Manchester today announced the launch of the Future of Work Alliance, a five-year, pound sterling5 million initiative focused on advancing how human-led digital transformation can be integ  more

Carnegie Mellon University and Cleveland Clinic Develop AI System to Interpret Cardiac MRI Scans with Enhanced Accuracy
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Carnegie Mellon University and Cleveland Clinic Develop AI System to Interpret Cardiac MRI Scans with Enhanced Accuracy * PITTSBURGH and CLEVELAND: A team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University, in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic 's Cardiovascular Innovation Research Center, has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of interpreting some of the most c  more

Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: House Bill to Make Blocking Federal Funds Easier Would Take Away Help People Need to Afford Rising Cost of Basics
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on May 21, 2026, by Nick Gwyn, senior fellow with the Government Affairs Team: * * * House Bill to Make Blocking Federal Funds Easier Would Take Away Help People Need to Afford Rising Cost of Basics Ensuring that federal funding reaches eligible recipients, while preventing and addressing factual instances of fraud, is a critical part of good governance that has typically garnered bipartisan suppo  more

Chairman Rick Scott Recognizes May as 'Older Americans Month' Following Unanimous Senate Vote
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Chairman Rick Scott Recognizes May as 'Older Americans Month' Following Unanimous Senate Vote Today, Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and committee member Senator Mark Kelly celebrated the unanimous passage of a bipartisan resolution designating May 2026 as "Older Americans Month." This bill emp  more

CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Kristina Walker on Strengthening Local Policymaking Through Collaboration and Community Engagement
WASHINGTON, May 21 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Kristina Walker on Strengthening Local Policymaking Through Collaboration and Community Engagement * Washington, D.C. -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Councilmember Kristina Walker (Tacoma, Wash.) discussing how Tacoma used NLC's Policy and Systems Change Compass to str  more

Civil Rights Lawyers Secure $485,000 Settlement for FWC Biologist Fired Over Charlie Kirk Social Media Post
MIAMI, Florida, May 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Lawyers Secure $485,000 Settlement for FWC Biologist Fired Over Charlie Kirk Social Media Post * TALLAHASSEE, FL - The ACLU of Florida announced today that Brown v. Young, the federal First Amendment lawsuit filed on behalf of former Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) biologist Brittney Brown, has reached a $485,000 settlemen  more

Congressman Bean Hosts Health Summit on Care Delays, Billing Confusion
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bean Hosts Health Summit on Care Delays, Billing Confusion * WASHINGTON -On Friday, May 15th, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) hosted the third installment of his Path to Consensus Series, this time focusing on two pressure points that continue to frustrate patients and providers-healthcare billing and prior authorization delays. The event featured two expert panels exploring how greater  more

Donalds Commends President Trump and DOJ Following the Indictment of Raul Castro
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Commends President Trump and DOJ Following the Indictment of Raul Castro * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) held a joint press conference with other members of the Florida delegation following the indictment of Raul Castro. Congressman Byron Donalds commended President Trump and the Department of Justice for its indictment of Raul Castr  more

Duke Energy Florida Completes Solar Energy Site in Sumter County, Estimates $250 Million in Customer Savings Over Its Service Lifetime
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 22 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Duke Energy Florida completes solar energy site in Sumter County, estimates $250 million in customer savings over its service lifetime * Customers are benefiting from three rate reductions this year - lowering bills by approximately $50 * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Today, Duke Energy Florida announced the completion of the Jumper Creek Solar Complex in Sumter County. The site is part of the  more

Eckerd College Hosts Its 63rd Commencement Ceremony on May 17
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 22 -- Eckerd College issued the following news: * * * Eckerd College hosts its 63rd Commencement Ceremony on May 17 By Robbyn Hopewell Lara Dallman Weiss '11 encouraged the Eckerd College Class of 2026 to never be afraid of doing things the opposite way--going against the grain and conventional wisdom. The two-time Olympic sailor shared missives from her life and career in her keynote address at the College's 63rd Commencement Ceremony on South Field Sunday. She  more

Eckerd College Names Rev. Robert Galloway as Director of the Center for Spiritual Life and Chaplain
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 22 -- Eckerd College issued the following news: * * * Eckerd College names Rev. Robert Galloway as new director of the Center for Spiritual Life and chaplain By Lauren Stepp This summer, Rev. Robert Lord Galloway will step into his new role director of the Center for Spiritual Life and chaplain at Eckerd College--a position that, for much of his life, he never expected to pursue. Growing up as the son of two Presbyterian pastors in South Carolina and Indiana, Ga  more

Embry-Riddle Speaker Series Explores International Collaborations in Space
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, May 21 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry-Riddle Speaker Series Explores International Collaborations in Space * Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recently hosted a series of policy experts and officials to discuss U.S.-Japan cooperation in space security. The seven-part series -held throughout the spring semester -concluded in late April with a lecture by Keiichi Wada, director of the Washington, D.C. office for the Ja  more

Evolutionary arms race stretches hawkmoths and flowers to extremes
GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 21 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Evolutionary arms race stretches hawkmoths and flowers to extremes * L ong before his days of research, Christian Couch was just a kid marveling at the butterflies in the Florida Museum of Natural History's Butterfly Rainforest. Years later, after enrolling as an undergraduate student at the University of Florida, that same sense of wonder led him back to the museum, first as a volunteer in the Kawahar  more

FAMU Entomologist Honored for Advancing Sustainable Pest Management Education Across the South
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 22 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAMU Entomologist Honored for Advancing Sustainable Pest Management Education Across the South National recognition highlights the growing importance of Integrated Pest Management amid rising pest pressures nationwide By Deidre Williams Florida A&M University (FAMU) faculty member Muhammad Haseeb, Ph.D., has received the 2026 Friends of IPM "IPM Ed  more

FAU Experts Available for Comment on 2026 Hurricane Season
BOCA RATON, Florida, May 22 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Experts Available for Comment on 2026 Hurricane Season By Gisele Galoustian Florida Atlantic University faculty are leading experts on a wide range of hurricane-related issues and are available to discuss topics including forecasting, flooding, storm impacts, climate resilience, disaster recovery and economic effects. They are available to sp  more

Federal Jury Convicts Self-Proclaimed "Elite Ranked Pedophile" of Eleven Child Exploitation Offenses
TAMPA, Florida, May 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Federal Jury Convicts Self-Proclaimed "Elite Ranked Pedophile" of Eleven Child Exploitation Offenses * Jacksonville, Florida -A federal jury has found Frederick Karl Hildenbrand (56, Cocoa) guilty of nine counts of producing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and two counts of possessing CSAM. Hildenbrand faces a minimum of 15 years, up to 30 years, in federal  more

Fedorchak, Hoeven, Slotkin, & Carter lead call for Section 301 Investigation into unfair sugar trade practices
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak, Hoeven, Slotkin, & Carter lead call for Section 301 Investigation into unfair sugar trade practices * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Julie Fedorchak (R-N.D.) and Troy Carter (D-La.) and Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) today led a bipartisan, bicameral effort, along with 112 of their colleagues, in support of efforts by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)  more

FIS and InvestCloud Partner to Deliver AI-Powered Wealth Management Tools to Financial Institutions
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 22 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * FIS and InvestCloud Partner to Deliver AI-Powered Wealth Management Tools to Financial Institutions * FIS and InvestCloud announced a long-term partnership to provide a modern wealth management solution that brings together advisor tools, client-facing digital experiences, and AI capabilities into a single connected environment. * The new solution will deeply integra  more

Florida State University, National MagLab investigate soil microbes from around the world for new antibacterial drugs
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University, National MagLab investigate soil microbes from around the world for new antibacterial drugs * A team of researchers from Florida State University and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory is looking to nature to find microbes that can be used to create new antibiotics to treat the growing threat of drug-resistant bacteria. Infection from so-called "super bugs" is a lead  more

Former Pinellas Teacher Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Child Sexual Abuse Offenses
TAMPA, Florida, May 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Former Pinellas Teacher Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Child Sexual Abuse Offenses * Tampa, Florida - Lee Hughes (46, Pinellas Park) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber to 20 years in federal prison for attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor, attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, and r  more

Frankel Moves to Halt Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund Settlement
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Frankel Moves to Halt Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund Settlement * Today, Representative Lois Frankel (D-FL-22) joined Democratic colleagues in introducing legislation to stop President Trump's $1.8 billion "weaponization" slush fund settlement from taking effect. At the center of the controversy is a newly announced agreement between President Trump and his own Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ  more

From Biopsy Slide to Tailored Treatment: AI Analysis of Bone Marrow Images Could Improve Myeloma Care
MIAMI, Florida, May 21 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * From Biopsy Slide to Tailored Treatment: AI Analysis of Bone Marrow Images Could Improve Myeloma Care * Artificial intelligence can reveal immune patterns in routine biopsy slides, helping physicians better match newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients to the most effective therapies. Doctors treating multiple myeloma have more treatment options than ever before, including powerfu  more

FSU Health expands speech and hearing services with new mobile clinic
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Health expands speech and hearing services with new mobile clinic * Florida State University's College of Communication and Information, through its School of Communication Science and Disorders, will launch the FSU Health Mobile Speech and Hearing Clinic later this summer, expanding healthcare services that the university has provided to Floridians since the 1950s. The mobile clinic will bring sc  more

Gainesville (Fla.): Domestic Violence Prevention Designated Public Safety Priority
GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 22 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Domestic violence prevention designated public safety priority The Gainesville City Commission and Gainesville Police Department (GPD) today outlined an expanded community safety strategy focused on preventing domestic violence, dating violence and sexual violence. The announcement was made during the morning session of the city commission meeting, as Gainesville Police Chief Nelso  more

Genetic Pattern May Identify Which Solitary Fibrous Tumors are More Aggressive
MIAMI, Florida, May 21 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Genetic Pattern May Identify Which Solitary Fibrous Tumors are More Aggressive * New research from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center links gene fusion patterns to tumor behavior, advancing precision medicine for a rare sarcoma. Patients with solitary fibrous tumors often face an uncertain treatment journey. A new study from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the Univ  more

Hilton Grand Vacations Announces Upsized and Consolidated $1 Billion Warehouse Facility
ORLANDO, Florida, May 22 -- Hilton Grand Vacations, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release: * * * Hilton Grand Vacations Announces Upsized and Consolidated $1 Billion Warehouse Facility Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) announces the closing on an upsized $1 billion revolving warehouse facility. The facility continues to accommodate both deeded and trust inventory, including loans from Elara, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club, the company's flagship resort in Las  more

House Oversight & Government Reform Committee Issues Report on Equal Representation Act
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-619) on the Equal Representation Act (H.R. 151). The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on April 21, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Summary and Purpose of Legislation H.R. 151 directs the inclusion of a question on the decennial census questionnaire for each respondent to indicate for themselves and for each household member whether they are a citizen of the United States.   more

ICE Asks Governor Gavin Newsom and California Sanctuary Politicians to Not Release Illegal Alien Truck Driver Who Killed Two People in Crash
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Asks Governor Gavin Newsom and California Sanctuary Politicians to Not Release Illegal Alien Truck Driver Who Killed Two People in Crash * Allowing illegal aliens, many of whom do not know English, to obtain CDLs to operate 18-wheelers and transport hazardous materials on America's roads is reckless and incredibly dangerous to public safety WASHINGTON - The United States Department o  more

Lee Health Acquires Florida Heart Associates, Expanding Specialty Care Access Across Southwest Florida
FORT MYERS, Florida, May 22 -- Lee Health issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Lee Health Acquires Florida Heart Associates, Expanding Specialty Care Access Across Southwest Florida Lee Health announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to establish a long-term partnership with Florida Heart Associates, a highly respected independent cardiology practice serving Southwest Florida. This alignment builds on a decades-long collaborative relationship betw  more

MGMA Urges Congress to Pass the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on May 19, 2026: * * * The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Tom Suozzi, U.S. House of Representatives, 203 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representatives Murphy and Suozzi: The undersigned physician organizations representing national medical specialty societies and state medical asso  more

NABTU's Labor of Love Sets All-Time Record, Raising Over $1 Million For Diabetes Research
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The AFL-CIO North America's Building Trades Unions issued the following news release: * * * NABTU'S LABOR OF LOVE SETS ALL-TIME RECORD, RAISING OVER $1 MILLION FOR DIABETES RESEARCH North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) raised a record more than $1 million for the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) during its 43rd annual Labor of Love charity event this week in Atlantic City, bringing together more than 250 sponsors, signatory contractors, labor leaders and build  more

NRL Scientist Earns Hale Prize for Solar Physics Research
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NRL Scientist Earns Hale Prize for Solar Physics Research Forty years of fortunate turns takes a career to new heights as Yi-Ming Wang, Sc.D., a senior solar physicist at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), earns the 2026 recipient of the prestigious George Ellery Hale Prize, one of the highest honors in solar physics awarded by the Solar Physics Division of the American Astronomical Society. The  more

OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for May 2026
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for May 2026 The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions for May 2026. The OCC uses enforcement actions against banks to require the board of directors and management to take timely actions to correct the deficient practices or violations identified. Actions tak  more

Ocean Conservancy, Earthjustice File Amicus Brief to Prevent Red Snapper Overfishing in South Atlantic
WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Ocean Conservancy issued the following news release: * * * Ocean Conservancy, Earthjustice File Amicus Brief to Prevent Red Snapper Overfishing in South Atlantic In Florida Alone, Exempted Fishing Permits Would Allow Fishing to Exceed the Annual Catch Limit by a Factor of 20 * Today, Ocean Conservancy, represented by Earthjustice, filed an amicus brief in Southeastern Fisheries Association v. Lutnick (D.D.C.), opposing the approval of exempted fishing permits for F  more

Once Again, Diaz Balart Continues to Deliver with $446 Million for Everglades Restoration Funding Secured
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Once Again, Diaz Balart Continues to Deliver with $446 Million for Everglades Restoration Funding Secured * WASHINGTON, D.C.-Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Dean of the Florida Delegation, and Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Everglades Caucus, issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee approved the  more

Opportunity Zones Round Two Selection Process Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48952) entitled "Opportunity Zones Round Two Selection Process: Frequently Asked Questions" by public finance specialists Anthony A. Cilluffo and Donald J. Marples. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Opportunity Zone program provides tax incentives to taxpayers who invest in certain designated geographic areas. The program was enacted in 2017, as part of P.L. 115-97, and began operations in  more

Oral Medication Proves Effective for Low Platelets Due to Chemotherapy
MIAMI, Florida, May 21 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Oral Medication Proves Effective for Low Platelets Due to Chemotherapy * Summary * The oral medication avatrombopag proved highly effective against chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia (CIT) in a phase 2 clinical trial of patients with gastrointestinal cancers. * CIT is a major burden in cancer treatment and can cause treatment delays that significantly impact patients' outcome  more

Paula and Randy Ringhaver give $75 million to Mayo Clinic in Florida
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, May 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Paula and Randy Ringhaver give $75 million to Mayo Clinic in Florida * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -Inspired by the memory of their infant son and Mayo Clinic's vision for the future of healthcare, Paula and Randy Ringhaver of St. Augustine, Florida, have made a $75 million gift to Mayo Clinic in Florida. The gift will support Bold. Forward. Unbound., Mayo Clinic's investment across the or  more

Players Era, MGM Resorts International and ESPN announce brackets and tournament arena locations for 2026 Players Era Men's Championships
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Players Era, MGM Resorts International and ESPN announce brackets and tournament arena locations for 2026 Players Era Men's Championships * * Players Era 8 to take place November 17-19, at Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas * Players Era 16 will be played Thanksgiving Week, November 24-28, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and Michelob ULTRA Arena * ESPN networks wil  more

Private equity firms now own 1 in 8 American apartments
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 [Category: Business] (TNSrep) -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity firms now own 1 in 8 American apartments * Updated analysis from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) reveals that at minimum, private equity firms now own 11,800 apartment buildings with almost three million units in the U.S., representing about 1 in 8 (13%) apartment units in the country. The updated Private Equity Multi-Family Housing T  more

Rep. Castor Introduces Resolution Supporting SOF Week and Supporting U.S. Special Operations Forces
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Castor Introduces Resolution Supporting SOF Week and Supporting U.S. Special Operations Forces * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14), Co-Chair of the Congressional SOF Caucus, announced the introduction of a resolution in support of SOF Week 2026, recognizing the service and sacrifice of the United States Special Operations Forces (SOF) community and expressing Congr  more

Rep. Simpson Joins Letter Pressing for Action to Protect U.S. Sugar Producers from Unfair Foreign Trade Practices
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Joins Letter Pressing for Action to Protect U.S. Sugar Producers from Unfair Foreign Trade Practices * WASHINGTON- Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson signed a letter in support of efforts by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to utilize a Section 301 investigation into unfair and discriminatory trade practices by foreign sugar-producing countries. In the letter, the mem  more

Rutherford, Cuellar Introduce the Bipartisan FAST Act
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rutherford, Cuellar Introduce the Bipartisan FAST Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - During National Police Week, U.S. Congressmen John H. Rutherford (FL-05) and Henry Cuellar (TX-28) introduced the Federal Agents Secure Travel (FAST) Act to give federal law enforcement officers free Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck to make airport security more efficient, support our federal law enforc  more

SEC Obtains Final Consent Judgment as to Ex-Alabama Investment Adviser
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:24-cv-00125; M.D. Ala. filed Sept. 28, 2022) involving ex-Alabama investment adviser: * * * On May 20, 2026, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama entered a final consent judgment against James Blake Daughtry, based on Daughtry's alleged breach of fiduciary duties to his clients in connection with the sale of his investment advisory business to Jared D. Eake  more

Secretary of State Rubio Issues Message to Cuban People on Their Independence Day
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Secretary Rubio's Message to the Cuban People on Their Independence Day Today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a video message to the people of Cuba, reaffirming the unwavering support of the United States for the Cuban people in their pursuit of freedom, dignity, and self-determination. In his remarks, Secretary Rubio addressed the continued suffering endured by the Cuban peopl  more

Sen. Rick Scott Celebrates Raul Castro Indictment and Justice for the Cuban People
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Celebrates Raul Castro Indictment and Justice for the Cuban People * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott hosted a press conference with U.S. Reps. Byron Donalds, Maria Salazar, and Carlos Gimenez to discuss the U.S. Department of Justice's indictment of illegitimate Cuban regime leader, Raul Castro, and what comes next for the people of Cuba. To watch the full press confe  more

Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Elise Stefanik Introduce Bill to Sanction CCP-Aligned Officials
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Elise Stefanik Introduce Bill to Sanction CCP-Aligned Officials * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Senator Rick Scott and U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik introduced the CCP Sanctions Shot Clock Act, which establishes a one-year "shot clock" to bar sanctioned Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials from doing business on U.S. exchanges after being identified as a potential threat. The legislati  more

Senator Moody Joins President Trump and EPA Administrator Zeldin to Roll Back Harmful Biden-Era Energy Restrictions
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Joins President Trump and EPA Administrator Zeldin to Roll Back Harmful Biden-Era Energy Restrictions This action is poised to substantially lower costs for consumers, protect hundreds of thousands of jobs, and save Americans well over $2 billion a year. * Today, Senator Ashley Moody joined President Donald Trump and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administr  more

Senior DOW tech official says department AI use up 1,775% in past year
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Senior DOW tech official says department AI use up 1,775% in past year * WASHINGTON - During a panel today on the lethality of artificial intelligence as it relates to special operations forces, Emil Michael, undersecretary of war for research and engineering and War Department chief technology officer, said that AI use across the department is up by roughly 1  more

Skanska Delivers Fair Oaks Recreation Complex, a Transformative Recreational Hub in Tampa, Florida
NEW YORK, May 22 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska delivers Fair Oaks Recreation Complex, a transformative recreational hub in Tampa, Florida TAMPA, FL - Skanska, a leading construction and development firm, announces the delivery of the $34.69 million Fair Oaks Recreation Complex, marking a major milestone for the East Tampa community. The newly reimagined 10.25-acre, world-class recreational campus is now open, offering a dy  more

Slotkin, Hoeven Press Ambassador Greer to Investigate Unfair, Predatory Sugar Trade Practices
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin, Hoeven Press Ambassador Greer to Investigate Unfair, Predatory Sugar Trade Practices * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and John Hoeven (R-ND), along with Representatives Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) and Troy Carter (D-LA) led a bipartisan, bicameral effort, along with 108 of their colleagues, urging U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer to utilize a Se  more

Southern rents slow while prices climb in northern climes
IRVINE, California, May 21 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Southern rents slow while prices climb in northern climes * Subdued annual rent growth masks regional variations, with the South continuing to diverge from the national average. * U.S. single-family rent prices increased 1.3% year over year in March 2026. * Among the 10 largest metros, Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York saw the largest annual rent gains in Ma  more

Special Ops Conference Discusses Optimizing Human Performance
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Special Ops Conference Discusses Optimizing Human Performance * Of the U.S. Special Operations Command's five "SOF truths," the first, "Humans are more important than hardware," was the most often repeated during the Special Operations Forces Week 2026 convention held this week in Tampa, Florida. In line with that truth, today included a panel comprising professionals, all of whom have ties to aspects of huma  more

Stellantis and Applied Intuition Expand Collaboration With STLA Brain to Advance Vehicle Software and Enhance Customer Experience
HOOFDDORP, The Netherlands, May 22 -- Stellantis, a constellation of 14 automotive brands and two mobility arms that are about more than transportation, issued the following news release on May 21, 2026: * * * Stellantis and Applied Intuition Expand Collaboration with STLA Brain to Advance Vehicle Software and Enhance Customer Experience * Expanded strategic partnership to support development and scaling of the next-generation STLA Brain across Stellantis vehicles through Applied Intuition's   more

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Researcher Presents Phase 1 Trial for Neuroendocrine Tumors at ASCO
MIAMI, Florida, May 21 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Researcher Presents Phase 1 Trial for Neuroendocrine Tumors at ASCO Summary * A Sylvester researcher will present a phase I clinical trial combining immunotherapy and an oncolytic virus at the ASCO annual meeting. * The study targets aggressive neuroendocrine tumors that often resist standard immunotherapy. * The trial is actively recruiting   more

The Buckeye Institute's CEO Robert Alt to Receive Prestigious National Award for Excellence in Leadership
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 21 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * The Buckeye Institute's CEO Robert Alt to Receive Prestigious National Award for Excellence in Leadership * Columbus, OH - It is with tremendous pride that The Buckeye Institute announces our intrepid president and chief executive officer Robert Alt will be recognized  more

Top Special Ops Civilian Recounts Successes, Lays Out Vision for Future
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Top Special Ops Civilian Recounts Successes, Lays Out Vision for Future * Derrick Anderson, assistant secretary of war for special operations and low-intensity conflict, closed out the Special Operations Forces Week 2026 convention in Tampa, Florida, today with a keynote speech that focused on underscoring the SOF community's recent successes, as well as articulating his vision for its future. Anderson began   more

Troy University hosts 2026 Association for Computing Machinery Southeast Conference
TROY, Alabama, May 21 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * Troy University hosts 2026 Association for Computing Machinery Southeast Conference * From April 23-25, Troy University's Department of Computer Science welcomed researchers, educators and students from across the country for the 2026 ACM Southeast Conference. One of the longest-running regional conferences affiliated with the Association for Computing Machinery Southeast Conference, ACMSE brought together more than 50  more

U.S. Soccer and Girls Academy Host First All-Female Talent Scout Course
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 -- The U.S. Soccer Federation issued the following news: * * * U.S. Soccer and Girls Academy Host First All-Female Talent Scout Course Creating new pathways to learn, lead, and shape the future of the women's game * U.S. Soccer Talent Identification, in partnership with the Girls Academy, hosted the first all-female Talent Scout Course from March-May 2026. The initiative represents an important step forward in expanding opportunities for women in talent identificat  more

UF Hurricane Hub connects reporters with experts during the 2026 season
GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 21 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * UF Hurricane Hub connects reporters with experts during the 2026 season * As the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its outlook today for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the University of Florida offers its annual Hurricane Hub -a comprehensive resource connecting journalists with leading experts on all aspects of hurricane preparedness, response and recovery. NOAA predicts   more

UNF Health Science Major Earns Prestigious Fulbright UKSI Scholarship
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 22 -- The University of North Florida issued the following news: * * * UNF health science major earns prestigious Fulbright UKSI scholarship This summer, University of North Florida junior Kendrall "KJ" Green Jr. will travel across the Atlantic to Northern Ireland as a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright UK Summer Institute (UKSI) scholarship. He is only the second student in UNF's history to be selected for the program. The Fulbright UKSI program provides U.S.  more

VIDEO: Rosen Gives Major Speech on Antisemitism, Bipartisan Bill to Combat it at the Federal Level
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Rosen Gives Major Speech on Antisemitism, Bipartisan Bill to Combat it at the Federal Level * Watch Senator Rosen's full remarks HERE. WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) gave a major speech on the Senate floor to talk about the rise of antisemitism in the U.S. and her comprehensive, bipartisan Jewish American Security Act. This sweeping bipartisan bill would strengthen fede  more

Wasserman Schultz, Hinson Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Infant Formula and Donor Breast Milk
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz, Hinson Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Infant Formula and Donor Breast Milk * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Ashley Hinson (IA-02) introduced the Constance C. McDaniel Medically Necessary Infant Formula and Donor Milk Act, bipartisan legislation that provides parents who are unable to breastfeed due to a medical condi  more

Wyden, Heinrich, Jacobs: Justice Department Failed to Protect White House, CIA HQ and Other Sensitive U.S. Government Locations From AI-Enabled Foreign Spy Threats
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Heinrich, Jacobs: Justice Department Failed to Protect White House, CIA HQ and Other Sensitive U.S. Government Locations From AI-Enabled Foreign Spy Threats * DOJ Failed to Include the White House, Nuclear Laboratories, CIA Facilities and Other Sensitive Locations in List of Places Banned from Data Sales to Russia, Iran, China and other Rival Countries; Senators Call on Trump Admin to Crack Down o  more

Yolonda Youngs Appointed Interim Director of CSUSB Honors College
SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 22 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Yolonda Youngs appointed interim director of CSUSB Honors College Yolonda Youngs, professor of geography and environmental studies, has been named interim director of the Honors College, effective June 1, bringing leadership experience, environmental research expertise and a focus on student success and program growth. * Yolonda Youngs, professor of geography and environm  more

Young Honors Harold Dossett of Gibson County and Merchant Mariners Who Paid the Ultimate Price in Memorial Day Remarks
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Honors Harold Dossett of Gibson County and Merchant Mariners Who Paid the Ultimate Price in Memorial Day Remarks * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor and paid tribute to fallen service members ahead of Memorial Day. Young shared the story of Harold Dossett of Princeton, Indiana, who died while serving as a Merchant Mariner during World War II. Yo  more