News Tipoffs - Florida Editors
A Model for the Human Inner Ear, Built on a Chip
MIAMI, Florida, June 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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A Model for the Human Inner Ear, Built on a Chip
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Miller School researchers are developing an organoid-on-a-chip system to model inner ear development and explore how damaged sensory hair cells might be regenerated.
During embryogenesis, molecular signals establish the basic architecture of the inner ear, designating one half dorsal and the other ventral. This asymmetry then guides
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Advocacy Blueprints Principal Tisdale Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following written testimony by Nicole Tisdale, principal and founder of Advocacy Blueprints LLC from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats":
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I. Introduction
Chairman Franklin, Ranking Member Amo, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I appear in my individ
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AICPA and NASBA Recognize Top CPA Exam Performers With 2025 Elijah Watt Sells Award
NEW YORK, June 3 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release:
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AICPA and NASBA Recognize Top CPA Exam Performers with 2025 Elijah Watt Sells Award
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) congratulate this year's winners of the Elijah Watt Sells Award. This award is granted to CPA candidates who obtain a cumulative average score above 95.50 across four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, pass a
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America First Policy Institute Issues Commentary: Don't Turn College Sports Into a Political Weapon
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following commentary on June 2, 2026, by American Dream senior fellow Bruce Pearl:
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Don't Turn College Sports Into a Political Weapon
There was a time in America when sports brought people together.
It didn't matter whether you were Republican or Democrat, conservative or liberal, from a big city or a small Southern town. Fans packed stadiums, students wore school colors with pride, and communities rallied behind young
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Attorney General's Office Investigating Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Atlantic City, N.J.
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 3 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Attorney General's Office Investigating Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Atlantic City, N.J.
The Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
During the encounter, two officers were struck by gunfire and an adult male ci
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Bilirakis Leads Effort to Safeguard Medicare and Social Security for Future Generations
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Bilirakis Leads Effort to Safeguard Medicare and Social Security for Future Generations
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Washington, DC - Congressman Gus Bilirakis has reintroduced the Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act, legislation designed to protect and strengthen two of the nation's most important safety-net programs. The bill would establish an independent, bipartisan commission of experts tasked wi
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BLS: Unemployment Rates Higher in 19 States Over the Year Ended April 2026
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on June 2, 2026, from Economics Daily:
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Unemployment rates higher in 19 states over the year ended April 2026
From April 2025 to April 2026, 19 states had unemployment rate increases from a year earlier, 6 states had decreases, and 25 states and the District of Columbia had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.3 percent, was unchanged over the month and was li
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Bridging Clinic and Classroom Improves Outcomes for Children with Cochlear Implants
MIAMI, Florida, June 1 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Bridging Clinic and Classroom Improves Outcomes for Children with Cochlear Implants
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At the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Alex Mestres is redefining pediatric hearing care by connecting clinical expertise with classroom support to improve long-term outcomes for children with cochlear implants.
For children who receive cochlear implants, the operating room is only t
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Calif. Gov. Newsom: Trump is Still Trying to Rob Victims to Pay Criminals for Their Political Support
SACRAMENTO, California, June 3 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Trump is still trying to rob victims to pay criminals for their political support
What you need to know: Now that Donald Trump's $1.776 billion taxpayer-funded reward program for January 6 rioters is paused, Governor Newsom is calling on President Trump to invest that money in protecting children from sexual abuse, dismantling trafficking networks, reducing shootings, su
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Cantwell & Colleagues Urge Sec. Lutnick to Halt Implementation of Trump's Illegal EO to Undermine Vote-by-Mail
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell & Colleagues Urge Sec. Lutnick to Halt Implementation of Trump's Illegal EO to Undermine Vote-by-Mail
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Senators direct Dept. of Commerce to explain its involvement with USPS & elections, & to preserve documents for Congressional oversight
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation,
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Minnesota Dept. of Ed Casts Doubt on Mississippi Success
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 3 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 2, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall:
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Minnesota Dept. of Ed casts doubt on Mississippi success
In a delayed report to the legislature, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) recently cast doubt on Mississippi's remarkable education gains -- the very gains that inspired Minnesota's own li
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Chairman Mast, Lawler Introduce Foreign Service Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Chairman Mast, Lawler Introduce Foreign Service Modernization Act
Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast joined Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Mike Lawler in introducing much-needed reforms to ensure America's front-line diplomats have the tools to meet today's national security and geopolitical chal
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Coalition Urges Congress to Block Trump's $1.8B Slush Fund and Tax Pardon, Permanently Ban Presidential Payouts
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Coalition Urges Congress to Block Trump's $1.8B Slush Fund and Tax Pardon, Permanently Ban Presidential Payouts
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, a coalition of watchdog groups, small business leaders, former law enforcement, and lawmakers called on Congress to take immediate legislative action to permanently dismantle President Trump's secret $1.8 billion settlement fund and lifetime tax-audit exem
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Coalition Urges Congress to Block Trump's $1.8B Slush Fund and Tax Pardon, Permanently Ban Presidential Payouts
WASHINGTON, June 2 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release:
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Coalition Urges Congress to Block Trump's $1.8B Slush Fund and Tax Pardon, Permanently Ban Presidential Payouts
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Washington, D.C - Today, a coalition of watchdog groups, small business leaders, former law enforcement, and lawmakers called on Congress to take immediate legislative action to permanently dismantle President Trump's secret $1.8 billion settlement fund and lifetime tax-audit exempti
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Congresswoman Kat Cammack Co-Leads Freeze Disaster Assistance Act to Deliver $3.5 Billion for Florida Growers
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Kat Cammack Co-Leads Freeze Disaster Assistance Act to Deliver $3.5 Billion for Florida Growers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03), alongside Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18), introduced the bipartisan Freeze Disaster Assistance Act, which would provide $3.5 billion in disaster assistance to help Florida's agricultural producers recover after the devastating f
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Def Leppard is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Oct 15
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, June 1 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news:
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Def Leppard is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Oct 15
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Editor's Note: Download high-res images here.
Def Leppard is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m.
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 5 at 10 a.m. and start at $75. Fans can access the venue presale
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Diaz-Balart Delivers Opening Remarks at the NSRP Subcommittee Budget Hearing with Secretary Rubio
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Diaz-Balart Delivers Opening Remarks at the NSRP Subcommittee Budget Hearing with Secretary Rubio
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee (NSRP), Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, delivered the following opening remarks during the NSRP Budget Hearing on Tuesday, June 2nd at 2:00 PM E
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DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon
While the Trump administration predicted that gas prices would fall back under $3 a gallon by summer, costs at the pump have continued to soar in states across the country.
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Today, the DNC released a comprehensive list of states where gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon since the beginning of
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Donalds Releases Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Southwest Florida Residents
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Donalds Releases Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Southwest Florida Residents
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NAPLES, Fla. - With the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially beginning today, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a comprehensive hurricane preparedness guide to help Southwest Florida residents navigate the months ahead. This resource equips the community with critical safety tools, which include local evacua
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Engineering professor receives Joe and Jean Hendricks Excellence in Teaching Award
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 2 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Engineering professor receives Joe and Jean Hendricks Excellence in Teaching Award
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Finalists named from College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Law, College of Pharmacy and College of Professional Advancement
Dr. Philip McCreanor, professor and chair of environmental and civil engineering and director of the engineering track of the University Honors Program, is this year's recipient of the Joe and Jea
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Exceptional military health professionals, facilities earn coveted awards
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Exceptional military health professionals, facilities earn coveted awards
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DALLAS, Texas - The 2026 Military Health System Conference recognized outstanding military medicine professionals -including several from San Antonio -who are "excelling at their craft, rising stars, and innovators, but most of all -they are patriots; they are warriors," said Dr. Steph
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FDA Human Foods Program Issues Warning Letter to City Market
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to City Market Inc. from its Human Foods Program:
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Recipient: Frank H. Owens Jr., Owner, City Market, Inc., 1508 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, GA 31520-7143, United States, frankowensjr76@gmail.com
Issuing Office: Human Foods Program, United States
WARNING LETTER
Re: CMS #727003
Dear Mr. Owens:
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) con
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Fla. Chief Information Officer Sponholtz Testifies Before House Homeland Security Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection released the following testimony by Florida Chief Information Officer Warren Sponholtz from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "State and Local Cybersecurity: Escalating Threats, Federal Partnership, and the Resilience of America's Communities." Sponholtz is also the director of the Florida Digital Service.
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Chairman Ogles, Ranking Member Ramirez, and Members of the Subcommittee: th
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Florida consumer sentiment falls for third straight month
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 2 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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Florida consumer sentiment falls for third straight month
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Consumer sentiment among Floridians declined for the third consecutive month in May, dropping 1.4 points to 72.7 from a revised 74.1 in April. National consumer sentiment similarly declined.
"The decline in consumer sentiment comes as little surprise given that inflation accelerated during the month, eroding purchasing power and placing rene
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Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club Named Winner in Conde Nast Traveler's Inaugural Triple Crown Collection
TORONTO, Ontario, June 2 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club Named Winner in Conde Nast Traveler's Inaugural Triple Crown Collection
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Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, the iconic retreat in Surfside known for its quiet elegance and storied legacy, has been named a winner of the inaugural Conde Nast Traveler Triple Crown, a newly launched distinction recognizing the world's most celebrated ho
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Franklin, Cammack, Scott, Moody Introduce Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act To Support Florida Growers
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Franklin, Cammack, Scott, Moody Introduce Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act To Support Florida Growers
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Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) and Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) today introduced their bipartisan Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act, which would provide $3.5 billion in disaster assistance to help Florida's agricultural producers recover after the devastating freeze in January
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FTC Requires Divestiture of Ambulatory Surgery Centers to Protect Patients from Anticompetitive Effects of Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Requires Divestiture of Ambulatory Surgery Centers to Protect Patients from Anticompetitive Effects of Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
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The Federal Trade Commission took action to protect American patients from higher outpatient surgery costs by requiring national nonprofit health system Ascension Health Alliance (Ascension) to divest several surgery center facilities to complete its proposed $3.9 b
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Congress to Enact Secure America Act
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 2 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Congress to Enact Secure America Act
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PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 22 fellow Republican governors called on Congress to enact The Secure America Act to provide sustained funding to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). You can find the statement here.
"Under President Trump's le
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Greenberg Traurig's Gregory S. Bombard and Bryan Harrison Present at Trade Secret Strategy Summit: New York
MIAMI, Florida, June 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Gregory S. Bombard and Bryan Harrison Present at Trade Secret Strategy Summit: New York
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BOSTON - June 2, 2026 - Attorneys Gregory S. Bombard and Bryan Harrison from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Boston office will present at the Trade Secret Strategy Summit: New York on June 3. Greenberg Traurig is a sponsor of the summit.
Bombard, a s
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HGV Announces Launch of Secondary Public Offering of Common Stock and Concurrent Share Repurchase
ORLANDO, Florida, June 3 -- Hilton Grand Vacations, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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HGV Announces Launch of Secondary Public Offering of Common Stock and Concurrent Share Repurchase
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) ("HGV" or the "Company") today announced a proposed secondary public offering (the "offering") of 5,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock held by certain entities managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Manageme
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HGV Announces Pricing of Secondary Public Offering of Common Stock and Concurrent Share Repurchase
ORLANDO, Florida, June 3 -- Hilton Grand Vacations, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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HGV Announces Pricing of Secondary Public Offering of Common Stock and Concurrent Share Repurchase
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) ("HGV" or the "Company") today announced the pricing of the previously announced secondary public offering (the "offering") of 5,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock held by certain entities managed by affili
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History Is Made: Georgia Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 3 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Georgia Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Georgia is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, and Louisiana, with addi
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House Advances Legislation to Unleash Geothermal Energy, Encourage Outdoor Recreation, Support Tribes
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on June 2, 2026:
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House Advances Legislation to Unleash Geothermal Energy, Encourage Outdoor Recreation, Support Tribes
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced legislation to support geothermal energy production, enhance recreational opportunities in the southeast, support Alaska Natives and Indian tribes, improve water infrastructure and mor
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House Passes Webster's Florida Safe Seas Act
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Webster's Florida Safe Seas Act
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Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Florida Congressman Daniel Webster R-Clermont, to prohibit shark feeding in the exclusive economic zone off the State of Florida.
"As a Floridian and member of the House Natural Resources Committee, I am committed to the responsible stewardship of
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House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee Chairman Franklin Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Securing Water Systems From Cyber Threats
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment, released the following opening statement from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats":
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Good afternoon, and thank you to our witnesses for joining us today. The purpose of this hearing is to examine how environmental research and development protects our nation's water
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HSI Tampa, HSI Miami partner with USF for coordinated human trafficking response to support victims
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release:
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HSI Tampa, HSI Miami partner with USF for coordinated human trafficking response to support victims
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TAMPA, Fla. -A new partnership between ICE, the primary federal law enforcement agency combating human trafficking, and the University of South Florida aims to strengthen victim-centered response efforts within the state of Florida.
On May 22, ICE's Ho
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Institute for Justice: Illinois Village Orders Woman to Destroy Garden, a Violation of the State's Right-To-Garden Law
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release:
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Illinois Village Orders Woman to Destroy Garden, a Violation of the State's Right-to-Garden Law
Laura Schaefer knows the difference between a weed and a desirable plant. A botany instructor with decades of experience, Laura has spent more than five years transforming a set of vacant lots into a flourishing oasis of native plants and vegetables in the village of Millstadt, Illinois. So she was sho
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Lujan, Padilla, Cantwell Lead Senate Colleagues in Urging Sec. Lutnick to Halt Implementation of Trump's Illegal EO to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Padilla, Cantwell Lead Senate Colleagues in Urging Sec. Lutnick to Halt Implementation of Trump's Illegal EO to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail
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Senators Direct Dept. of Commerce to Explain its Involvement with USPS and Elections and Preserve Documents for Congressional Oversight
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committ
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MIT Study Suggests New Policy Combining Tradeable Offsets and Local Taxes to Balance Economic Growth and Wetland Conservation
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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A plan to preserve wetlands without stopping development
Study shows the tradeoff between conservation and growth is less stark with a locally adjusted policy featuring both tradeable offsets and taxes.
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Balancing economic growth and environmental protection is not easy. Consider wetlands, which provide flood protection, aid water quality, and are linchpins of larger ecosystems.
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Mortgage fraud risk decreased in beginning of 2026
IRVINE, California, June 2 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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Mortgage fraud risk decreased in beginning of 2026
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Cotality National Mortgage Fraud Application Risk Index shows risk is 121 in Q1 2026, a decrease from 133 in Q4 2025.
* An estimated 1 in 129 mortgage applications had indications of fraud.
* Undisclosed real estate fraud continues to show the largest increase in fraud risk in Q1 2026.
* Fraud risk is bei
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NOAA: Year in the Life of Larry the Whale Shark
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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A Year in the Life of Larry the Whale Shark
One year ago today, researchers deployed a satellite tag on a whale shark off the coast of Tampa Bay, Florida. They never could have anticipated the epic journey that would ensue.
On May 28, 2025, researchers set out from Boca Ciega Bay, Florida, heading into the Gulf of America aboard a 36-foot vessel owned by phys
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NOTUS: To Win in Iowa, Joe Mitchell Is Campaigning in Florida
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NOTUS: To Win in Iowa, Joe Mitchell Is Campaigning in Florida
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"Mitchell's campaign spending at Mar-a-Lago -$77,390.18 -tops that of any other Republican running for Congress this cycle" [ NOTUS ]
New reporting from NOTUS reveals that career politician, lobbyist, and Des Moines insider Joe Mitchell has spent more campaign dollars at Mar-a-Lago than " any other Republican running
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NRL Leads NASA Wildfire Research Mission to Better Predict Pyrocumulonimbus Storm Hazards
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news:
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NRL Leads NASA Wildfire Research Mission to Better Predict Pyrocumulonimbus Storm Hazards
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The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory is leading a NASA airborne science mission to better understand dangerous wildfire-generated thunderstorms known as pyrocumulonimbus storms, or pyroCb, and the cascading hazards they create for firefighting operations, aviation, weather forecasting and national security.
The m
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Padilla Leads Senate Colleagues in Urging Sec. Lutnick to Halt Implementation of Trump's Illegal EO to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Leads Senate Colleagues in Urging Sec. Lutnick to Halt Implementation of Trump's Illegal EO to Eliminate Vote-by-Mail
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Senators Direct Dept. of Commerce to Explain its Involvement with USPS and Elections and Preserve Documents for Congressional Oversight
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Why More Cybersecurity Laws Have Not Meant Lower Cyber Losses
LOS ANGELES, California, May 29 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by policy analyst Jen Sidorova:
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Why more cybersecurity laws have not meant lower cyber losses
In cybersecurity, there are no permanently secure systems, only systems that are better or worse prepared to absorb and recover from attack.
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Over the last decade, cyber incidents have become a persistent threat to a range of targets, from critical infrastructure to individual households. From ransomware
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Rep. Steube Introduces Stop ANTIFA Act
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Steube Introduces Stop ANTIFA Act
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the House companion to Senator Rick Scott's (R-Fla.) Stop ANTIFA Act, legislation to designate ANTIFA as a domestic terrorist organization, codify President Trump's executive actions targeting the group, and direct federal agencies to investigate and dismantle ANTIFA's violent operations.
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Research Project Provides New Estimates of Amberjack Populations
MOBILE, Alabama, June 2 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release:
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Research Project Provides New Estimates of Amberjack Populations
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Greater amberjack off the coast of northwest Florida. A South-led team spent three years conducted underwater video and active acoustic surveys to estimate the abundance of greater amberjack in the Gulf and U.S. South Atlantic.
A multi-year research project to estimate the number of greater amberjack in the U.S. South Atlanti
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Sen. Cantwell, Colleagues Tell Sec. Lutnick to Halt Implementation of Trump's Illegal EO to Undermine Vote-by-Mail
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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Cantwell, Colleagues Tell Sec. Lutnick to Halt Implementation of Trump's Illegal EO to Undermine Vote-by-Mail
Senators direct Dept. of Commerce--which has no authority over the USPS & federal elections--to preserve all records and documents for Congressional oversight
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U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-W
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Senators Moody, Sullivan Lead Effort to Uncover Shady Health Care Billing Practices That Lead to High Levels of Medical Debt
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Senators Moody, Sullivan Lead Effort to Uncover Shady Health Care Billing Practices That Lead to High Levels of Medical Debt
Senator Ashley Moody and Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) are urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to uncover improper health care billing practices that lead to high levels of medical debt. Instances of high medical debt continue to be a top concern for Ame
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Sens. Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Introduce the Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Introduce the Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody introduced the Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act, which would deliver $3.5 billion in much-needed direct relief to Florida's agriculture community in response to the state's recent freeze in March.
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) is leading t
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Southern Shrimp Alliance: Senators Ask Seafood Certification Programs Hard Questions About Safety Gaps
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, June 1 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release:
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Senators Ask Seafood Certification Programs Hard Questions About Safety Gaps
Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) are demanding answers to a troubling pattern documented by the Southern Shrimp Alliance: foreign shrimp processors that have received the most recognizable third-party seafood certifications continue to ship unsafe pro
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Sullivan, Moody Lead Effort to Uncover Improper Health Care Billing Practices That Lead to High Levels of Medical Debt
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Sullivan, Moody Lead Effort to Uncover Improper Health Care Billing Practices That Lead to High Levels of Medical Debt
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WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Ashley Moody (R-Florida) are urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to uncover improper health care billing practices that lead to high levels of medical debt. Instances of high medical debt continue to be a top
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The AI Journal: The Supreme Court just saved AI -- without even mentioning it
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 2 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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The AI Journal: The Supreme Court just saved AI -- without even mentioning it
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Last month, the Supreme Court handed down a ruling that had nothing -and everything -to do with AI: the Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment decision. By siding with an internet provider in a billion-dollar music piracy case, the Court quietly built a fortress around the future of AI innovation.
The Court's deci
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The AI Journal: When it comes to AI, we need to stop regulating tools and start regulating systems
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 2 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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The AI Journal: When it comes to AI, we need to stop regulating tools and start regulating systems
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AI regulation is one of the hottest topics in politics right now, with 1,500 AI-related state laws already introduced this year. And last month, the current U.S. administration promulgated a controversial legislative framework that simultaneously tries to minimize state regulation and advance its own po
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U.S. Overdose Deaths Dropped in 2024 Amid Uneven Progress, Study Finds
LA JOLLA, California, June 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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U.S. Overdose Deaths Dropped in 2024 Amid Uneven Progress, Study Finds
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Key Takeaways
* U.S. overdose death rates dropped 24.4% between 2023 and 2024.
* Deaths involving fentanyl together with stimulants such as methamphetamine and cocaine (often called the "fourth wave" of the overdose crisis) declined for the first time.
* Black Americans saw the largest reduction, but
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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Names Dr. Pradeep Ramulu Chair of Ophthalmology and the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
MIAMI, Florida, June 1 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Names Dr. Pradeep Ramulu Chair of Ophthalmology and the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
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Bascom Palmer alumnus and internationally renowned glaucoma specialist Pradeep Y. Ramulu, M.D., M.H.S., Ph.D., will lead the Department of Ophthalmology and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine announced the app
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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Energy Drinks and Labeling and Packaging Thereof
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Energy Drinks and Labeling and Packaging Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain energy drinks and labeling and packaging thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on
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When Farmers Win, Florida Wins: Commissioner of Agriculture and Florida Farmer, Wilton Simpson, Highlights Major Wins for Florida Agriculture in State Budget
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 3 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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WHEN FARMERS WIN, FLORIDA WINS: Commissioner of Agriculture and Florida Farmer, Wilton Simpson, Highlights Major Wins for Florida Agriculture in State Budget
Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson highlighted the major victories included in the Florida Legislature's 2026/2027 state budget that support farmers, prioritize land c
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Wildlife Society: Wild Cam - Anteaters Struggle With Forest Loss
BETHESDA, Maryland, June 3 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Wild Cam: Anteaters struggle with forest loss
Giant anteaters work hard for their dinner. With the help of their long noses and tongues, the world's largest insectivore must consume more than 30,000 ants a day to fill up their bellies.
While they have a menagerie of adaptations to make them efficient insect eaters, this lifestyle has its drawbacks. One weakness is the ma
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