Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida
20 Greenberg Traurig Boston Attorneys, 9 Practices Included in 2026 Chambers USA Guide
MIAMI, Florida, June 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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20 Greenberg Traurig Boston Attorneys, 9 Practices Included in 2026 Chambers USA Guide
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BOSTON - June 8, 2026 - The 2026 Chambers USA Guide includes 20 attorneys and nine practices from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Boston office. Firm-wide, 306 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2026 guide, and the firm is recognized in 67 of the guide's practice
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25th Zubrod Memorial Lecture and Awards Ceremony Honors Scientific Excellence and the Next Generation of Cancer Researchers
MIAMI, Florida, June 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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25th Zubrod Memorial Lecture and Awards Ceremony Honors Scientific Excellence and the Next Generation of Cancer Researchers
The 25th Annual Zubrod Memorial Lecture and Awards Ceremony at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, celebrated discovery, innovation and excellence in cancer research and honored the enduring legacy of C
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AFOSI Center stands up new sUAS cell amid drone surge
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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AFOSI Center stands up new sUAS cell amid drone surge
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QUANTICO, Virginia - The Air Force Office of Special Investigations Center recently stood up its new small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) integration cell to bolster support for detachments responding to drone-related incidents.
Col. Brian Alexander, commander of the AFOSI Center, said the new cell is
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Arrington Testifies on Reconciliation Package Funding ICE and CBP
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Arrington Testifies on Reconciliation Package Funding ICE and CBP
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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) testified before the House Rules Committee in support of the Secure America Act to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Click HERE to watch.
Remarks as Delivered:
Democrats reneged on funding the gov
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Beyond memory: FSU expert takes whole-body approach for Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Beyond memory: FSU expert takes whole-body approach for Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
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June marks Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, an opportunity to foster public understanding for the most proactive brain health habits. A Florida State University Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine professor is reframing the way we look at brain health, helping individuals form a whole-body approach
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Breaking barriers, building careers: UF is training autistic adults for semiconductor careers
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 8 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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Breaking barriers, building careers: UF is training autistic adults for semiconductor careers
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In a collaboration linking academia, tech firms, autism advocates and a significantly underemployed population, the University of Florida is establishing a new pipeline of semiconductor workers perfect for the job.
Preparing for its second class, the program educates and prepares autistic students -people
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Castor Urges Quick Delivery of Home Energy Rebates to Lower Costs for Florida Families After Months of Delays
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Castor Urges Quick Delivery of Home Energy Rebates to Lower Costs for Florida Families After Months of Delays
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) today called on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Gov. DeSantis and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson to move quickly to deliver $346 million in long-delayed savings she championed for Florida families.
The rebates are desig
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Collaborative research by FSU physicists uncovers novel electronic properties in quantum material
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Collaborative research by FSU physicists uncovers novel electronic properties in quantum material
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Florida State University physicists are part of a team that has discovered unusual superconducting states in parts of graphene, with the potential to drive unexpected quantum technologies.
Assistant Professor of Physics Cyprian Lewandowski and postdoctoral researcher Phong Vo Tien are part of an interna
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Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis Highlights Expansion of Families on the Fly Program at MIA
MIAMI, Florida, June 9 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news:
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Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis highlights expansion of Families on the Fly program at MIA
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis and Miami International Airport Director and CEO Ralph Cutie joined multiple media outlets this morning to highlight the expansion of the Families on the Fly initiative at MIA, a program designed to improve the travel experience for families with young children.
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Congressman Maxwell Frost and Senator Richard Blumenthal Introduce The Right to Record Act, Allowing Citizens to Sue Federal Officials Who Violate Their Rights as They Attempt to Legally Record
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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Congressman Maxwell Frost and Senator Richard Blumenthal Introduce The Right to Record Act, Allowing Citizens to Sue Federal Officials Who Violate Their Rights as They Attempt to Legally Record
Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) and Senator Richard Blumenthal introduced the Right To Record Act, legislation that would protect individuals' First Amendment Rights while en
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DARPA invites first wave of Lift Challenge competitors
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news:
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DARPA invites first wave of Lift Challenge competitors
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DARPA invited the first tranche of teams to compete in the Lift Challenge, a national competition to revolutionize heavy vertical-lift aviation.
These invited teams submitted drone designs that either demonstrate that they are lightweight and powerful enough to lift four times their own weight or show an innovation potential beyond cu
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Department of the Interior Announces $461 Million for Parks and Outdoor Recreation Across America
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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Department of the Interior announces $461 million for parks and outdoor recreation across America
Investments will leverage more than $900 million for parks, trails and outdoor recreation projects nationwide.
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The Department of the Interior today announced the distribution of more than $327 million in formula grants and $134 million in competitive grants
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Diaz-Balart Delivers for Florida Farmers, Growers, and Ranchers with House Passage of the FY27 Agricultural Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Diaz-Balart Delivers for Florida Farmers, Growers, and Ranchers with House Passage of the FY27 Agricultural Funding Bill
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Delegation, issued the following statement after the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Adminis
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EOD leads the way through adaptability, partnerships
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany, June 8 -- The U.S. Air Forces in Europe issued the following news:
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EOD leads the way through adaptability, partnerships
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RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - When a suspicious package is reported, a call goes out across the installation. For most, that call means stop, back away and wait. To the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight it means the opposite.
They move toward the danger.
EOD is one of the most specialized career fields in
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FAU Economists: Elevated Inflation Could Increase Summer Travel Costs
BOCA RATON, Florida, June 9 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Economists: Elevated Inflation Could Increase Summer Travel Costs
By Amber Bonefont
Elevated inflation doesn't bode well for travelers planning summer vacations this year, according to two economists at Florida Atlantic University.
Despite a decline from the prior month, the April update confirmed that inflation remains well above the Federa
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FAU Study Identifies Immune Pathway to Slow Huntington Disease
BOCA RATON, Florida, June 9 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Study Identifies Immune Pathway to Slow Huntington Disease
Study Snapshot: Huntington disease is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder caused by a mutation in the huntingtin gene. It leads to progressive loss of nerve cells in the brain, resulting in worsening problems with movement, thinking and behavior. The disease is ultima
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FAU: Melanoma Cases and Deaths Highest Among Florida's Older Adults
BOCA RATON, Florida, June 8 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Melanoma Cases and Deaths Highest Among Florida's Older Adults
Study Snapshot: A new study from Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine examined skin cancer incidence and melanoma-related deaths among Florida adults age 65 and older, using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's WONDER datab
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FBI Miami Announces World Cup Drone Flight Restriction Enforcement
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The FBI issued the following news release:
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FBI Miami Announces World Cup Drone Flight Restriction Enforcement
FBI Miami and our partners will be enforcing FAA imposed Temporary Flight Restrictions or TFRs around Hard Rock Stadium and the fan festival at Bayfront Park during the World Cup matches in South Florida.
Before flying a drone, operators should always check airspace restrictions using the FAA-approved B4UFLY apps or visit tfr.faa.gov.
"The FBI is enforcin
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FICO Celebrates Cognizant for Bringing FICO Platform's Decision Power to Digital Wealth Management
SAN JOSE, California, June 9 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news:
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FICO Celebrates Cognizant for Bringing FICO Platform's Decision Power to Digital Wealth Management
Second annual GSI Partner Hackathon sees global partners push the boundaries of financial innovation with FICO(R) Platform
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BENGALURU, India - FICO (NYSE: FICO) Global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE:FICO) announced that Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) has been named one of the winners of its s
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FSU alumni launch AI startup to make legislation more accessible
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU alumni launch AI startup to make legislation more accessible
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Florida State University alumni are using artificial intelligence to help make legislation easier to understand.
Their startup, Delilah, is an AI-powered platform that summarizes complex bills and allows users to ask questions about proposed laws through a conversational interface. Founded by recent FSU graduates with experience in gov
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FSU names Kirk Foster dean of the College of Social Work
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU names Kirk Foster dean of the College of Social Work
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Florida State University has named nationally recognized scholar and academic leader Kirk A. Foster as the next dean of the College of Social Work.
Foster currently serves as dean of the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington and will begin his role at Florida State on Aug. 17.
With more than two decades of experience
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Greenberg Traurig Mexico Advises Ministry of Finance and Public Credit on MXN$20 billion FAM-Backed Securities Program and Initial MXN$8 billion Issuance
MIAMI, Florida, June 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Mexico Advises Ministry of Finance and Public Credit on MXN$20 billion FAM-Backed Securities Program and Initial MXN$8 billion Issuance
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MEXICO CITY - June, 8 2026 - Attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig 's Mexico office advised the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (Secretaria de Hacienda y Credito Publico, SHCP) on the establishment of
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HHS Secretary Kennedy Announces Historic Development in Nutrition Accreditation Standards, New Medical School Pledges
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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Secretary Kennedy Announces Historic Development in Nutrition Accreditation Standards, New Medical School Pledges
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Education today hosted eight of the nation's leading accreditors, assessors, and medical organizations to announce a historic development to increase nutrition requirements at every level o
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HHS Supports Research on Type 1 Diabetes with $2 Million Grant Opportunity
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, has announced a funding opportunity titled Single Source Competition: Continuation of the Cardiovascular Repository for Type 1 Diabetes (CaRe-T1D) - Resource Center. This initiative is designed to advance research into cardiovascular disease (CVD) related to type 1 diabetes by expanding the CaRe-T1D biorepository and developing resources for the broader research community.
The gran
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History Is Made: Indiana Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 9 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Indiana Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Indiana 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, Louisiana and Georgia, w
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How Sylvester's Horowitz Initiative Is Advancing Sarcoma Treatment Through Clinical Trials and Precision Medicine
MIAMI, Florida, June 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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How Sylvester's Horowitz Initiative Is Advancing Sarcoma Treatment Through Clinical Trials and Precision Medicine
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A philanthropic gift fuels research, a first-of-its-kind patient registry and a promising clinical trial as Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center accelerates new therapies for rare solitary fibrous tumors.
Joel Horowitz is living with a solitary fibrous tumor (SFT), a
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Inside the 100-Day Agentic AI Challenge Transforming Pathology at the Miller School
MIAMI, Florida, June 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Inside the 100-Day Agentic AI Challenge Transforming Pathology at the Miller School
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Faculty and trainees at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine are building real-world AI agents that automate clinical and administrative workflows, marking a shift from conversational AI to practical health care innovation.
Building an AI agent may seem the province of hard-core softwa
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Invest in Education and Justice to Strengthen Rule of Law
NEW YORK, June 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Invest in Education and Justice to Strengthen Rule of Law
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A new UNESCO report illustrates how education can empower children and their communities to access their human rights. It also shows that education and justice can uphold the rule of law in contexts where it's in decline and where children live in conditions of extreme injustice.
Human Rights Watch has long documented the consequences
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IRS: More Than Half the U.S. States Signed Up to Participate in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program Enacted Under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news:
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More than half the U.S. States signed up to participate in the federal scholarship tax credit program enacted under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
The Internal Revenue Service announced that 27 states have elected to participate in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program, which enables eligible taxpayers to claim a federal tax credit for qualified contributions to Schola
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Judge Hears CCIA, NetChoice Motions for Partial Summary Judgment to Block Florida Social Media Law
WASHINGTON, June 8 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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Judge Hears CCIA, NetChoice Motions for Partial Summary Judgment to Block Florida Social Media Law
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Washington - A federal judge in Florida is holding arguments Monday on motions to partially block Florida's internet "must carry" law that passed in 2021, but was stopped from taking effect by the Supreme Court due to likely First Amendment violat
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Justice Department Moves to Strip U.S. Citizenship From 17 Naturalized Sex Offenders, Fraudsters, Drug Dealers, and More
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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Justice Department Moves to Strip U.S. Citizenship from 17 Naturalized Sex Offenders, Fraudsters, Drug Dealers, and More
The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 17 individuals accused of serious offenses--including sexual abuse of a minor, wire and bank fraud, and distributing drugs wholesale without a li
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Lee Health Board of Directors Selects Ben Spence as Next President and Chief Executive Officer
FORT MYERS, Florida, June 9 -- Lee Health issued the following news release:
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Lee Health Board of Directors Selects Ben Spence as Next President and Chief Executive Officer
After a nationwide search to identify the next leader of one of Florida's largest health systems, the Lee Health Board of Directors has selected a familiar face to guide the organization into its next chapter.
Ben Spence, Lee Health's Chief Operating Officer, has been named the health system's next President and Chi
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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 6 -- 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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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 7 -- 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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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 8 -- 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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MAY 2026: FDA Antibiotic-Contaminated Shrimp Import Refusal Report
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, June 8 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release:
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MAY 2026: FDA Antibiotic-Contaminated Shrimp Import Refusal Report
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Analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) monthly refusal data shows that 77.5% of shrimp shipments refused for banned antibiotics in the first five months of 2026 originated from processors certified under the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) program.
In May, these shrimp entry lin
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Mich. Democratic Party: In A Heated Michigan GOP Race for Governor, Trump Looms Large [Detroit Free Press]
LANSING, Michigan, June 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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In A Heated Michigan GOP Race for Governor, Trump Looms Large [Detroit Free Press]
"None of [Trump's] endorsed candidates have ever won statewide office, including James, who lost his two bids for U.S. Senate."
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New reporting from The Detroit Free Press underscores how Donald Trump's endorsement is the "800-pound gorilla" in the wide-open Michigan Republican primary for gover
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Mike Attisha Presents at FusionX:Americas
MIAMI, Florida, June 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Mike Attisha Presents at FusionX:Americas
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BOSTON - June 8, 2026 - Michael J. Attisha, Ph.D., an Intellectual Property & Technology of counsel in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Boston office, will moderate the panel, "Supply Chain & Capacity: Meeting Fusion's Deployment Timeline," at the FusionX:Americas conference June 9. The session will explore how to avoi
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N.C. State: Van Der Waals Forces Can Play Unexpected Role in Thin Film Properties
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 9 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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Van der Waals Forces Can Play Unexpected Role in Thin Film Properties
Researchers have demonstrated the ability to use van der Waals forces to tune the physical and electronic properties of ferroelectric thin films. The work opens the door to new techniques for engineering materials for use in smaller, more energy efficient electronic devices.
"Epitaxy is when you deposit a cr
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Nemours Children's Health Program Taught Medical Residents to Conduct Autism Evaluations in Primary Care Setting
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 8 -- Nemours Foundation posted the following news release:
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Nemours Children's Health Program Taught Medical Residents to Conduct Autism Evaluations in Primary Care Setting
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WILMINGTON, Delaware (May 26, 2026) - When families are concerned that their child may have autism, the wait for answers can feel endless-often 6 to 12 months to get an initial screening appointment. But an innovative Nemours Children's Health program is changing that story by teaching m
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New Family Birth Place in St. Johns County
WASHINGTON, June 8 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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New Family Birth Place in St. Johns County
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Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County is expanding to add a Family Birth Place, bringing comprehensive labor and delivery services closer to home for families in one of Florida's fastest-growing regions.
The project began with a groundbreaking ceremony on June 11, 2026, marking an important step toward expan
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Orlando Resident Charged with Mortgage and COVID Relief Fraud
TAMPA, Florida, June 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Orlando Resident Charged with Mortgage and COVID Relief Fraud
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Tampa, FL - Yan Daniel Inclan Hernandez (32, Orlando) has been charged by indictment with one count of making a false Statement to a financial institution and three counts of wire fraud. If convicted on all counts, Hernandez faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison per count. The indi
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Plaintiff Amjad Masad, Through His Attorneys at ADC, Opposes Congressman Randy Fine's Motion to Dismiss
WASHINGTON, June 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee issued the following news release:
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Plaintiff Amjad Masad, Through His Attorneys at ADC, Opposes Congressman Randy Fine's Motion to Dismiss
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Case challenges whether elected officials may use official social media accounts to attack targeted communities while blocking critics from responding
ORLANDO, FL - Plaintiff Amjad Masad, along with his attorneys, has opposed U.S. Rep. Randy Fine's mot
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Raymond James appoints Chief Architect to bolster enterprise technology and AI strategy
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 8 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release:
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Raymond James appoints Chief Architect to bolster enterprise technology and AI strategy
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - As part of its commitment to providing leading-edge technology solutions, Raymond James has appointed Seth Ford as Senior Vice President, Chief Architect to lead the evolution of technology architecture across firm platforms. In his role, Ford will
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Sen. Rick Scott Leads Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing June 6th as National Naloxone Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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Sen. Rick Scott Leads Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing June 6th as National Naloxone Awareness Day
Today, Senators Rick Scott and Ed Markey led their Senate colleagues to introduce a bipartisan resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.
In addition to designating a national day for awareness, the resolutio
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SEQUINS Honors Miller School of Medicine Leaders in Dementia Research and Mentorship
MIAMI, Florida, June 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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SEQUINS Honors Miller School of Medicine Leaders in Dementia Research and Mentorship
Two Miller School faculty were honored by SEQUINS for dementia research and mentorship programs advancing neuroscience.
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Two University of Miami Miller School of Medicine faculty members were recognized at the 2026 meeting of the Society for Equity Neuroscience (SEQUINS) for advancing brain health
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Southern Shrimp Alliance Welcomes Congresswoman Mace's SHRIMP Act
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, June 8 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release:
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Southern Shrimp Alliance Welcomes Congresswoman Mace's SHRIMP Act
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If you order a shrimp dish at any restaurant in the United States, you are likely to be served "whiteleg shrimp," also known as "Pacific white shrimp" (Litopenaeus vannamei). Vannamei dominates global shrimp farming, with the species grown in ponds throughout Asia, the Middle East, and the Ameri
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SPJ-led coalition urges Florida school district to revise media policy that restricts press access
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 8 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ-led coalition urges Florida school district to revise media policy that restricts press access
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The Society of Professional Journalists, joined by a coalition of news media organizations, has called on Orange County (Florida) Public Schools to revise a district media policy that threatens press freedom, limits transparency and chills constitutionally protected spee
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TRANSCRIPT: Governor Phil Scott Delivers Remarks at Community College of Vermont Commencement Ceremony
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 8 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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TRANSCRIPT: Governor Phil Scott Delivers Remarks at Community College of Vermont Commencement Ceremony
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Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott attended the Community College of Vermont (CCV) commencement ceremony Saturday and delivered remarks to the Class of 2026. There were over 500 graduates, with the ages of graduates spanning more than 60 years. In his remarks, the Governor highlighted th
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U.S. Shrimpers Welcome 2027 Funding for USDA Office of Seafood
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, June 8 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release:
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U.S. Shrimpers Welcome 2027 Funding for USDA Office of Seafood
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act of 2027 ( HR 8646 ) last week by a vote of 213 to 210. The bill included three provisions of importance to the U.S. shrimp industry.
* First, the legis
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UHealth Early Intervention Spine Clinic Expands Options for Back Pain
MIAMI, Florida, June 8 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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UHealth Early Intervention Spine Clinic Expands Options for Back Pain
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A new early intervention spine clinic offers evidence-based treatment options for patients with persistent back pain who fall between conservative care and surgery, closing a longstanding gap in spine care with research-driven solutions.
At UHealth -University of Miami Health System, a new approach to spine care
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UNF alum uses physical therapy expertise to help U.S. Men's National Soccer Team ahead of 2026 World Cup
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 8 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF alum uses physical therapy expertise to help U.S. Men's National Soccer Team ahead of 2026 World Cup
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As anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, University of North Florida alumna Lauren Church ('16) is helping prepare the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team as its director of physical therapy and rehabilitation.
"We have been building toward this moment for the past four years, and
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W.Va. A.G. McCuskey Leads 20-State Coalition Defending Religious Students' Right to State Scholarship Funds
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 9 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on June 8, 2026:
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Attorney General McCuskey leads 20-state coalition defending religious students' right to state scholarship funds
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a 20-state coalition in support of students pursuing degrees that Virginia has deemed too religious to qualify for the state's scholarship programs. The coalition's amicus brief in Johnso
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Warnock Leads 33 Senators in Effort to Protect Small and Minority Contracting Programs
WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Leads 33 Senators in Effort to Protect Small and Minority Contracting Programs
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Senator Reverend Warnock is demanding that the Trump Administration reconsider its destabilizing attacks on the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) programs
The Senator organized a majority of the Senate Democratic caucus to join his ef
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What I Learned from Rowing Across the Ocean
ORLANDO, Florida, June 8 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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What I Learned from Rowing Across the Ocean
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Highlights
* UCF industrial and organizational psychology doctoral student Andres Kaosaar and his team of three fellow Estonians spent three years preparing for the World's Toughest Row and journeyed as one of 43 boats in the 2025 Atlantic challenge. Read his pre-race feature on UCF Today.
* They successfully completed their mission of rowing acro
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