Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida
2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 10 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced
The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-Region Teams have been announced across all eight regions. The teams are selected by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association, with the process overseen by the ABCA NCAA Div. I All-America & Coach of the Year Committee.
The committee is chaired by Brian Green of Wichit
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Advocate Urges Mandatory Standard for Rear Automatic Braking to Protect Children
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Tina Willis Law Injury Accident Lawyer of Orlando, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding the New Car Assessment Program's proposal to include rear automatic braking (RAB) with pedestrian avoidance. The letter expresses strong support for the program but urges the NHTSA to move beyond a voluntary consumer information program toward establishing a mandatory Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS).
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Air Commandos Make History: 492nd, 919th SOW Airmen Graduate Argentine Mountain School
HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, June 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news:
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Air Commandos make history: 492nd, 919th SOW Airmen graduate Argentine mountain school
By Elizabeth Easterling & Master Sgt. Jonathan McCallum, 492d Special Operations Wing
BARILOCHE, Argentina -- For the first time in United States Air Force history, two Airmen have successfully completed the rigorous mountain warfare course at the Escuela Militar de Montana in Bariloche, Argen
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Anthony Jeselnik is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Dec. 3
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, June 8 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news:
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Anthony Jeselnik is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Dec. 3
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Anthony Jeselnik is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Thursday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m.
Tickets go on sale Thursday, June 11 at 10 a.m. and start at $70. Fans can access the venu
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Antisemitism Isn't Hatred, It's a System--That's Why It Keeps Winning
LOS ANGELES, California, June 9 [Category: Political] -- The Simon Wiesenthal Center posted the following news:
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Antisemitism Isn't Hatred, It's a System--That's Why It Keeps Winning
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (JUNE 9, 2026) -By Vladislav Khaykin, Head of North American Advocacy at the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Click here to read in The Algemeiner.
My grandfather fought the Nazis across Europe, helped liberate multiple European capitals, and came home to a grateful nation that in due ti
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Army Reserve Medical Command, Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel medical logistical relationship crucial for success
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Army Reserve Medical Command, Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel medical logistical relationship crucial for success
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-KELLY FIELD ANNEX, Texas - U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers in and around the organizational umbrella of the Pinellas Park, Florida-based Army Reserve Medical Command have been synchronizing efforts with the U.S. Air Force
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Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid
ALBANY, New York, June 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid
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June 9, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) for fraudulently overbilling Medicaid for insulin prescriptions. From 2010
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Attorney General McCuskey leads 20-state coalition defending religious students' right to state scholarship funds
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 10 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release:
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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 Johnson v. Fleming ar
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Baruch College Professor Focuses Research on LGBTQ+ Health Equity
NEW YORK, June 9 -- Baruch College posted the following news:
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Baruch College Professor Focuses Research on LGBTQ+ Health Equity
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Associate Professor Christopher Stults's research aims to improve the lives of sexual and gender minority people.
As Pride Month in June celebrates LGBTQ+ communities, it also draws attention to ongoing challenges around health and well-being. At Baruch College, Associate Professor and psychologist Christopher Stults is tackling those challenges through hi
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Bean Introduces Bill to Resolve Digital Asset Tax Liabilities
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Bean Introduces Bill to Resolve Digital Asset Tax Liabilities
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WASHINGTON -Today, Ways and Means Committee member U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) introduced H.R. 9174, the Digital Assets Voluntary Disclosure Program Act. As digital assets become increasingly common, this legislation establishes a voluntary disclosure program for taxpayers seeking to correct past digital asset-related tax noncompli
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Beyer Introduces Legislative Package to Modernize Rail Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Beyer Introduces Legislative Package to Modernize Rail Infrastructure
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U.S. Representative Don Beyer (VA-08) introduced a three-bill legislative package to prepare America's rail system for the next generation of passenger and freight transportation by supporting the deployment of clean technologies, identifying electrification opportunities, and strengthening rail network planning.
"Rail remains on
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Biscayne Bay Pilots Association Advocates Technology-Based Updates to Whale Protection Vessel Speed Rules
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Biscayne Bay Pilots Association, based in Miami, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service addressing proposed amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The letter urges NMFS to modernize the current seasonal speed restrictions imposed to protect these endangered whales by implementing alternative management areas and advanced technological measures.
Established in 1911, BBPA has served the Por
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Florida Fourth Quarter 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Florida Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - June 9, 2026
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Employment rose in 15 of the 27 largest counties in Florida from December 2024 to December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Manatee, Pasco, and St. Johns Counties (+1.9 percent each) had the largest over-the-year increas
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Brownley, Liccardo, Neguse Demand FEMA Release of Withheld Disaster Mitigation Funds During Fire Season
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Brownley, Liccardo, Neguse Demand FEMA Release of Withheld Disaster Mitigation Funds During Fire Season
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26), Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16), and Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) led a coalition of twenty-four Members of Congress urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to release disaster assistance funds. Th
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CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR MAYOR JERRY DEMINGS AND CONGRESSWOMAN VAL DEMINGS FOLLOWING THE MAYOR'S GUBERNATORIAL RACE SUSPENSION
WASHINGTON, June 9 (Rep.) -- Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR MAYOR JERRY DEMINGS AND CONGRESSWOMAN VAL DEMINGS FOLLOWING THE MAYOR'S GUBERNATORIAL RACE SUSPENSION
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Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-USVI) today issued the following statement in response to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings' announcement that he is suspending his campaign for Florida Governor after receiving a can
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Democratic Caucus Votes to Place Wasserman Schultz on Influential House Foreign Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Democratic Caucus Votes to Place Wasserman Schultz on Influential House Foreign Affairs Committee
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Washington DC - This morning, the House Democratic Caucus unanimously supported appointing U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) to serve on the influential House Foreign Affairs Committee, a post that allows her to directly tackle issues impacting her diverse constituents and challeng
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DNC: Local Small Businesses Continue to Suffer Under Trump and His Cost-Spiking Republicans, Forcing Them to Raise Prices on Families and Cut Jobs for Workers
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Local Small Businesses Continue to Suffer Under Trump and His Cost-Spiking Republicans, Forcing Them to Raise Prices on Families and Cut Jobs for Workers
According to new data released today by The National Federation of Independent Business, small businesses throughout America continue to suffer under Donald Trump and his cost-spiking Republicans. With everything -- from food and
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Environmental Defense Fund: Trump Administration Issues Another Illegal Mandate to Keep Orlando Area Coal Plant Open Past Retirement
NEW YORK, June 5 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release:
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Trump administration issues another illegal mandate to keep Orlando area coal plant open past retirement
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) The Trump administration issued an illegal emergency order to keep the Stanton Coal Plant in Orlando, Fla., open past its scheduled retirement date for 90 days. The order is the latest in a string of orders keeping old coal-fired plants running well past their planned retirements
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ESPN delivers most-watched NCAA DI Women's College World Series on record
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN delivers most-watched NCAA DI Women's College World Series on record
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* Championship Series Game 2 scored most-watched college softball game on record with 2.5 million viewers, peaked with 3.0 million viewers
* Second most-watched NCAA WCWS Finals on record with 2.2 million viewers
* Overall, the WCWS was up 20% from 2025 season (previous high)
* NCAA So
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FAU Receives DIU Grant to Transform Underwater Robotic Communication
BOCA RATON, Florida, June 10 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Receives DIU Grant to Transform Underwater Robotic Communication
Award Snapshot: Florida Atlantic University has received a 12-month $1 million award through the AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge, a trilateral defense innovation initiative supported by the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom. Selected from a highly competitive i
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FBI Boston Supports International Takedown of First VPN Service Used by Ransomware Actors to Compromise Businesses Worldwide
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The FBI issued the following news release:
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FBI Boston Supports International Takedown of First VPN Service Used by Ransomware Actors to Compromise Businesses Worldwide
The Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has supported a coordinated, international takedown of the First VPN Service, a virtual private network (VPN) service, that claimed to help its customers navigate the internet with complete anonymity and privacy. It's alleged First VPN
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: SCOTUS to Decide Whether Employees Can Sue Schools for Sex Discrimination Under Title IX - What It Means for Your Institution
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 9, 2026:
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SCOTUS to Decide Whether Employees Can Sue Schools for Sex Discrimination Under Title IX: What It Means for Your Institution
Can an employee sue a federally funded school for sex discrimination in the workplace under Title IX? The Supreme Court has agreed to tackle this question next term, and its answer may have huge implications for higher education and K-12 institutions alike. Whil
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Fla. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces State Approval to Protect Over 6,200 Acres of Working Agricultural Land
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 10 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces State Approval to Protect Over 6,200 Acres of Working Agricultural Land
Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, have approved the preservation of more than 6,200 acres of workin
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Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Urges Careful Revision of North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Tallahassee, submitted a public comment letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding the agency's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the North Atlantic right whale vessel speed rule. The FWC's detailed response highlights concerns about potential modifications to vessel speed regulations aimed at protecting the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale from vessel strikes in Florida wate
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Florida Poly steps up to the plate with first baseball coach
LAKELAND, Florida, June 9 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release:
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Florida Poly steps up to the plate with first baseball coach
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LAKELAND, Fla. - Florida Polytechnic University has named TJ Marik as the inaugural head coach of its baseball program. The addition brings another instrumental leader to campus as the University continues to establish the Florida Poly Athletics program.
Marik brings substantial head coaching experience and a strong background i
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From Star Trek to the Clinic: 3D Bioprinting Facility is Engineering Molecules for Patient Implantation
MIAMI, Florida, June 9 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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From Star Trek to the Clinic: 3D Bioprinting Facility is Engineering Molecules for Patient Implantation
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A 3D bioprinting facility at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is enabling scientists to print human tissue, design patient-specific implants and accelerate the future of personalized medicine.
At a recent open house, the University of Miami Miller School of Medic
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FTC Seeks Public Comment on Ascension-AmSurg Settlement Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission has opened a public comment period on a proposed consent agreement tied to Ascension Health Alliance's planned acquisition of Ambulatory TopCo LLC, Nashville, Tennessee. The agency said the settlement is intended to address competition concerns linked to the approximately $3.9 billion transaction.
Ascension, St. Louis, Missouri, and AmSurg operate outpatient surgical facilities in multiple markets across the U.S. The FTC alleges the pr
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Gainesville Celebrates Reopening of Tom Petty Park
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 10 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release:
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Gainesville celebrates reopening of Tom Petty Park
Tom Petty Park officially reopened June 6 to the delight of Gainesville residents and visitors who welcomed the renovations and new amenities. Improvements include eight new pickleball courts, seating areas, shade canopies, a multiuse trail, and a concessions and storage building with public restrooms. The reopening followed several years of plan
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Graduate's journey from softball to social work leads to selection as U.S. team therapist at Jewish Olympics
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 10 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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Graduate's journey from softball to social work leads to selection as U.S. team therapist at Jewish Olympics
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For former NCAA Division I softball player Olivia Gott, life post-sports challenged her identity and mental health.
"As a college athlete, they really make it impossible to not be successful. Everything is scheduled for you, including classes, study time, practice, workouts and t
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Greenberg Traurig Advises on $3.5B Veris Residential Acquisition
MIAMI, Florida, June 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Advises on $3.5B Veris Residential Acquisition
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NEW YORK - June 9, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented real estate investment and development company Vista Hill Partners (Vista Hill) and an investor consortium in connection with the acquisition of Veris Residential, Inc., a publicly traded, Northeast-focused, Class A multifamily r
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Holland & Knight Secures Favorable Settlement for USA Properties Fund in Affordable Housing Litigation
MIAMI, Florida, June 10 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Secures Favorable Settlement for USA Properties Fund in Affordable Housing Litigation
SAN FRANCISCO - Holland & Knight successfully defended USA Properties Fund Inc., the developer of the Hope Way Apartments, an approved affordable housing community in Placer County, California, against litigation brought by Placer Citizens for Neighborhood Rights Inc. (PCNR) to stop the projec
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How eye movements and brain activity shape reading comprehension
TAMPA, Florida, June 9 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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How eye movements and brain activity shape reading comprehension
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Story and multimedia by Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing
Reading seems like a straightforward process. The eyes scan the words, and the brain turns them into meaning. But it's not always that simple. Readers regularly skip words, sometimes without realizing it. New research from USF shows how the brain still proces
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Human Rights Watch Posts Commentary: U.S. States Dismantle Voting Bans Rooted in Racism
NEW YORK, June 9 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Henry Hicks, intern in the U.S. program:
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US States Dismantle Voting Bans Rooted in Racism
More Work Remains to Fully End Felony Disenfranchisement
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In recent weeks, several states have taken steps towards restoring the voting rights of people with felony convictions. Governor Wes Moore of Maryland signed on May 12 HB 115 and SB 241, legislation that will automatically register people t
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Illegal Alien Sentenced in Multi-State Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Workers
TAMPA, Florida, June 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Illegal Alien Sentenced in Multi-State Racketeering Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Mexican Workers
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Tampa, FL -An illegal alien was sentenced today to 70 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in a federal racketeering conspiracy that relied on fraudulent submissions to immigration authorities and used fraud and coercion
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International Study Abroad Experts Gather at University of Miami for Campus Partner Event
CORAL GABLES, Florida, June 10 -- The University of Miami issued the following news:
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Fostering international exchange
The University of Miami Office of Study Abroad hosted its first partner day, welcoming institutions from across the world to campus and allowing colleagues to learn about exchange programs in person.
By Janette Neuwahl Tannen, jnt38@miami.edu
Staff from universities across the globe visited the University of Miami's Coral Gables Campus for the Office of Study Abroad's
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International Trade Commission Sets Final Phase Inquiries on High Purity Dissolving Pulp Imports From Brazil, Norway
WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission scheduled final investigations into high purity dissolving pulp imports from Brazil and Norway after Commerce findings.
The action follows preliminary findings by the U.S. Department of Commerce that Brazilian producers received subsidies and that exporters from Brazil and Norway sold the product in the U.S. at less than fair value.
The investigations, numbered 701-TA-777 and 731-TA-1762-1763, will determine whether a U.S. indus
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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 9 -- 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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NAACP, Voting Rights Advocates File Amicus Brief in Challenge to Florida's New Congressional Map
WASHINGTON, June 8 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release:
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NAACP, Voting Rights Advocates File Amicus Brief in Challenge to Florida's New Congressional Map
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Florida State Conference of the NAACP, Dream Defenders, The Black Collective, Advancement Project, and Community Justice Project filed an amicus brief to support a coalition of voting rights organizations and individuals seeking to overturn Florida's new congressional redist
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Newmark Arranges Sale of Legacy Place Retail Destination in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
NEW YORK, June 10 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges Sale of Legacy Place Retail Destination in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of and acquisition financing for Legacy Place, a 419,936-square-foot, open-air retail center located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, one of South Florida's most affluent and supply
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NSC Partners with Rhythm Innovations, Rath Family Foundation on Green Cross for Safety Innovation Award
ITASCA, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news:
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NSC Partners with Rhythm Innovations, Rath Family Foundation on Green Cross for Safety Innovation Award
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council today announced Rhythm Innovations and the Rath Family Foundation as new sponsors of the Green Cross for Safety (r) Innovation award, launching a five-year commitment in support of the Council's esteemed recognition for advance
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Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of South Florida
STORRS, Connecticut, June 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of South Florida
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Laurencin was nominated by Levi Thompson, Dean, College of Engineering and Norma Alcantar, Associate Dean for Research, College of Engineering at USF.
In a recommendation letter to Moez Limayem, USF President, Sophia Han, Ph.D., Chair, Honors and Awards Council, USF Faculty Senate noted "Sir Cato T. Laur
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Rattlers on the Rise: Hudson Taylor Turns Academic Excellence into Opportunities at Google, Harvard
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 10 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Rattlers on the Rise: Hudson Taylor Turns Academic Excellence into Opportunities at Google, Harvard
As one of five finance interns selected by Google and one of 14 sophomores chosen nationwide for a highly competitive American Express internship program, Florida A&M University junior Hudson Taylor has built a portfolio that includes experiences with
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Recent Publications from Binghamton University's Creative Writing and English Program Alumni
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 10 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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A 2026 roundup of Binghamton University's literary voices
Recent publications from Binghamton University's Creative Writing and English program alumni
By Ethan Knox '20
Binghamton's creative scholars are extraordinary in their field. Whether recent alumni, long graduated, or current students, Binghamton's Creative Writing (CW) and English programs contribute to the literary landscape every year with new
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Rep. Steube Introduces Resolution Supporting Efforts to Prevent IRGC Infiltrating the 2026 World Cup
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Steube Introduces Resolution Supporting Efforts to Prevent IRGC Infiltrating the 2026 World Cup
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced a resolution expressing support for the State Department's efforts to prevent the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from embedding operatives within the Iranian National Football Delegation during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in th
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Rep. Steube Introduces Resolution to Impeach Judge McConnell for Endangering Public Safety and National Security
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Steube Introduces Resolution to Impeach Judge McConnell for Endangering Public Safety and National Security
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced a resolution impeaching John McConnell, Jr., Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
"Judge McConnell put the interests of noncitizens se
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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Joins Hard Rock International's "All Teams. One Place." Campaign in Celebration of Summer of Soccer
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, June 9 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news:
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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Joins Hard Rock International's "All Teams. One Place." Campaign in Celebration of Summer of Soccer
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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is bringing the energy of this summer's biggest global soccer tournament home to Hollywood as part of Hard Rock International's "All Teams. One Place." camp
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Senator Moody Encourages Florida Businesses to Participate in U.S. Small Business Association Patriot Pitch Competition for Prize Pool of Up To $1 Million
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Senator Moody Encourages Florida Businesses to Participate in U.S. Small Business Association Patriot Pitch Competition for Prize Pool of Up To $1 Million
Senator Ashley Moody is encouraging Florida Businesses to sign up for the SBA Patriot Pitch Competition. This competition is backed by a $1 million prize pool and is aimed to promote small businesses that solve problems, supp
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Southern Miss Joins Major NOAA Effort to Strengthen America's Seafood Supply
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, June 10 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news:
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Southern Miss Joins Major NOAA Effort to Strengthen America's Seafood Supply
The University of Southern Mississippi is partnering in a new national effort to grow and strengthen America's seafood supply through aquaculture research as part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Markets (CIFARM), led by th
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Study finds robotic mowers improve Florida lawn health while reducing maintenance
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 9 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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Study finds robotic mowers improve Florida lawn health while reducing maintenance
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For many Florida homeowners, lawn mowing can feel like a never-ending chore, especially in the heat of summer. New guidance from experts suggests autonomous or robotic lawn mowers can ease that burden while effectively managing Florida's hardy lawns, including St. Augustine grass.
"The simple question was, can a robot
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The Kim & Greg Ruthven Family Honored as 2026 Philanthropists of the Year by Lakeland Regional Health
WASHINGTON, June 9 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news:
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The Kim & Greg Ruthven Family Honored as 2026 Philanthropists of the Year by Lakeland Regional Health
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Prepared by The Ruthvens.
Lakeland, FL - During the Lakeland Regional Health Annual Philanthropy Event, the Kim & Greg Ruthven Family was honored with the 2026 Philanthropist of the Year Award in recognition of their extraordinary generosity, leadership, and lasting impa
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Trust for Public Land Launches Partnership to Expand Access Along the Florida Wildlife Corridor and Florida National Scenic Trail
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 9 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release:
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Trust for Public Land Launches Partnership to Expand Access Along the Florida Wildlife Corridor and Florida National Scenic Trail
Trust for Public Land, the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation, and the Florida Trail Association are proud to announce a new partnership focused on expanding public access and closing critical connectivity gaps along the Florida Wildlife Corridor and the Florid
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Tuberville Honors Larry Thomas of Eufaula as June "Veteran of the Month"
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville Honors Larry Thomas of Eufaula as June "Veteran of the Month"
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Larry Thomas as the June "Veteran of the Month."
Excerpts of Sen. Tuberville's remarks can be found below, and complete remarks can be found here.
"In addition to accepting the call to serve our nation's military, m
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UCF Alum Helps Siemens Energy Power What Comes Next
ORLANDO, Florida, June 9 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF Alum Helps Siemens Energy Power What Comes Next
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The Pegasus Partnership between UCF and Siemens Energy is designed to accelerate innovation, fuel workforce development and strengthen the future of energy infrastructure. Few people embody that collaboration more fully than Joshua DeAscanis '11 '22MBA, business development manager at Siemens Energy.
On most days, DeAscanis is focused on somet
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UConn Experts Push FIFA to Protect Players from Extreme Heat
STORRS, Connecticut, June 9 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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UConn Experts Push FIFA to Protect Players from Extreme Heat
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The 2026 World Cup begins on June 11 in North America, along with the start of summer and high temperatures that pose a threat to athletes, fans, and workers.
This prompted a group of experts, including two faculty members in UConn's Korey Stringer Institute ( KSI ), to sign an open letter calling for the international soccer governing
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UH Joins $13.5M Consortium to Strengthen U.S. Seafood Supply
HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 10 -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release:
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UH joins $13.5M consortium to strengthen U.S. seafood supply
The University of Hawaii is set to play a pivotal role in a new national effort to strengthen America's seafood supply and expand sustainable aquaculture. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced the creation of the Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Markets (CIFARM).
Funded by an initial $13.5 m
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UNF graduate student uses artificial intelligence to combat nutritional misinformation
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 9 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF graduate student uses artificial intelligence to combat nutritional misinformation
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As social media becomes a common source of health information, distinguishing fact from fiction has never been more urgent. At the University of North Florida, graduate student Vishwaa Shah is using artificial intelligence to help address that challenge.
After earning her undergraduate degree in data scien
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University of Miami: Brazil's Protected Areas Face Chronic Funding Shortfall
CORAL GABLES, Florida, June 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami issued the following news:
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Brazil's protected areas face chronic funding shortfall
A new study in Environmental Conservation finds almost three-quarters of Brazil's federal nature reserves lack adequate funding, with nearly all Amazon parks facing major financial shortfalls.
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Human development is driving numerous global species to the brink of extinction, threatening essential resources such as water and soil and cont
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University of Miami: Inside the Hunt for Hurricane Answers
CORAL GABLES, Florida, June 10 -- The University of Miami issued the following news:
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Inside the hunt for hurricane answers
This Atlantic hurricane season, University of Miami investigators are taking research to the skies, seas, and simulators in a quest to learn more about storms.
By Robert C. Jones Jr., rcjones@miami.edu
At some point during this Atlantic hurricane season, if a storm develops in or enters the Gulf of Mexico, crewmembers aboard a WC-130J Weatherbird aircraft will dro
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VITAS Healthcare Criticizes Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Proposed Hospice Payment Updates and Service and Spending Variation Index
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- VITAS Healthcare, Miramar, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update. As a leading hospice care provider in 15 states and D.C., VITAS expressed concerns about several aspects of the CMS proposals, especially regarding payment rate increases, methodological flaws in the Service and Spending Variation Index, and the b
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Webster Votes to Pass the Secure America Act
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Webster Votes to Pass the Secure America Act
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Washington, D.C. - Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass S. 2, the Secure America Act, legislation that provides long-term funding for border security personnel, immigration enforcement operations, drug trafficking efforts, and programs to combat child exploitation.
"Congress has a fundamental responsibility to safeguard
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