Monday - July 13, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida

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65 Organizations Urge FDA to End Routine Antibiotic Use in Livestock Operations
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 17 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * 65 Organizations Urge FDA to End Routine Antibiotic Use in Livestock Operations More than 70% of antibiotics sold in the U.S. are used in the meat industry despite decades of evidence of dangerous antibiotic resistance and harm to human health - Washington, D.C. -- Today, 65 organizations representing millions of Americans filed a rulemaking petition urging the Food and Drug Administ  more
ADL Files Title VI Complaint Against Colorado School District, Alleging Severe Antisemitic Harassment, Physical Assault and District Inaction
NEW YORK, June 18 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * ADL Files Title VI Complaint Against Colorado School District, Alleging Severe Antisemitic Harassment, Physical Assault and District Inaction ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) has filed a federal civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Of  more
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans & Atmosphere Petty Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Timothy Petty, assistant secretary of Commerce for oceans and atmosphere and deputy administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, from a June 3, 2026, hearing on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act (H.R. 2406), Offshore Parity Act (H.R. 8542) and legislation t  more
Attorney General Alan Wilson supports protecting minors from irreversible sex intervention treatment
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 17 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson supports protecting minors from irreversible sex intervention treatment * Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 23-state friend-of-the-court brief in support of Florida's lawsuit against the American Academy of Pediatrics for misleading and deceptive representations regarding minor gender transition procedures.  Florida's lawsuit contends t  more
Bilirakis Condemns Antisemitic Behavior Following Jerusalem Day Event, Urges Leaders to Stand Firm Against Hate
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis Condemns Antisemitic Behavior Following Jerusalem Day Event, Urges Leaders to Stand Firm Against Hate * As Chairman of the International Religious Freedom Caucus, Congressman Gus Bilirakis has long been a steadfast supporter of Israel and the Jewish community. In recent remarks delivered at a Washington, DC forum held in conjunction with Jerusalem Day, Bilirakis reiterated his position  more
CAIR-FL Welcomes Arrest for Terror Threats Targeting Jewish and Muslim Communities
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 17, 2026: * * * CAIR-FL Welcomes Arrest for Terror Threats Targeting Jewish and Muslim Communities Muslim civil rights group calls on public officials to end use of anti-Muslim rhetoric that can lead to discrimination and violence - The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Florida), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organiz  more
Community Catalyst Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Community Catalyst issued the following news release: * * * Community Catalyst Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors * Michael Currie, Rohini Kosoglu, Jillian Miranda, Kavita Patel, Asha Rodriguez, Adam Rothschild and Joyce Chan Russell join leading health justice advocacy organization BOSTON, MA -Community Catalyst, the national health justice organization, today announced Michael Currie, Rohini Kosoglu, Jillian Miranda, Kavi  more
Congressman Garcia Leads Colleagues in Letter Opposing U.S. Interference in Colombia's Presidential Election
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia Leads Colleagues in Letter Opposing U.S. Interference in Colombia's Presidential Election Today, Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) led a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, expressing grave concern about the shameless interference of senior United States officials, including President Don  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: GOP Senate Candidates Backed Ballroom Projected To Cost Taxpayers $300 Million
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * GOP Senate Candidates Backed Ballroom Projected To Cost Taxpayers $300 Million Washington Post: "The project is deeply unpopular with most Americans [...]" - New reporting from The Washington Post reveals that the Trump administration is planning to spend more than $300 million of taxpayer money on the construction of Trump's gilded, vanity ballroom project, which has been backed by   more
Experience an Elevated Summer Staycation with Special Rates for Florida Residents at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
TORONTO, Ontario, June 17 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Experience an Elevated Summer Staycation with Special Rates for Florida Residents at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts * Immerse in a summer defined by sun-kissed moments, where every day feels like a vacation. Four Seasons is offering Florida residents the chance to explore six exceptional destinations across the Sunshine State while enjoying special savings with an excl  more
FAMU Appoints Simone Marstiller, J.D., as Dean of the College of Law
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 17 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Appoints Simone Marstiller, J.D., as Dean of the College of Law Accomplished attorney, jurist, and public servant brings extensive leadership experience in law, government, and public policy. -  Florida A&M University (FAMU) has appointed Simone Marstiller, J.D., as dean of FAMU College of Law, effective July 1, 2026.  Marstiller brings mo  more
FAMU Black Masks Magazine Exhibit honors the legacy of Dr. Beth Turner and her groundbreaking contributions to Black theater
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 17 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Black Masks Magazine Exhibit honors the legacy of Dr. Beth Turner and her groundbreaking contributions to Black theater * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - For more than four decades, Black Masks Magazine has documented the stories, achievements and artistry of Black theater professionals across the nation. Now, Florida A&M University is celebrating that le  more
FAU Queen Conch Mobile Lab Debuts in The Bahamas With First Hatch
BOCA RATON, Florida, June 18 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Queen Conch Mobile Lab Debuts in The Bahamas with First Hatch Announcement Snapshot: On the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas, a new chapter in marine conservation has begun as Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, in partnership with The Island School's Cape Eleuthera Institute (CEI) and supported by Chef Jose  more
First Commerce Bank Selects FIS Core Banking to Compete in an AI-Ready Future
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 18 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release on June 17, 2026: * * * First Commerce Bank Selects FIS Core Banking to Compete in an AI-Ready Future * First Commerce Bank, a $1.8 billion-asset community bank based in New Jersey, has selected FIS HORIZON as its go-forward core banking platform. * The agreement gives First Commerce Bank access to the full HORIZON ecosystem - an API-enabled platform built for integration flexibility, fin  more
Five Recreational Fishing Organizations Unite to Fund Stanford Pacific Bluefin Tuna Migration Research
DANIA BEACH, Florida, June 17 -- The International Game Fish Association posted the following news: * * * Five Recreational Fishing Organizations Unite to Fund Stanford Pacific Bluefin Tuna Migration Research California, USA - A coalition of five leading recreational fishing organizations -- American Sportfishing Association, Coastal Conservation Association National, Coastal Conservation Association California, International Game Fish Association, and Wild Oceans -- has joined forces to supp  more
Flagler College Announces $30,000 Pledge from Scott Sturgill '02
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, June 17 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Flagler College Announces $30,000 Pledge from Scott Sturgill '02 * The fund will support programming within the Humanities and expand practical learning opportunities for students. "This fund reflects my belief that informed civic participation is essential not only to democracy, but also to effective leadership in business development and community life," said Sturgill. "I hope it helps students connect wh  more
Foundation Announces Scholarship Awards to 12 Students for 2026-2027 Academic Year
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Foundation Announces Scholarship Awards to 12 Students for 2026-2027 Academic Year * Washington, DC, June 17, 2026 -The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (Foundation) announces that 12 outstanding students are recipients of the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Scholarship, a program for students interested in potentially pursuing a career in the $1.3 trillion equipment fina  more
From Diagnosis to Discovery: One Family, a Scientific Community, and a Search for Answers for a Rare Disease
MIAMI, Florida, June 17 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * From Diagnosis to Discovery: One Family, a Scientific Community, and a Search for Answers for a Rare Disease * Summary After their daughter was diagnosed with GNAO1, a rare neurological disorder, one family helped build a global research community advancing scientific discoveries and hope for future treatments. When Emily and Stephen Bell talk about their daughter, Madeleine, the  more
FSU education program ranks No. 25 globally in U.S. News & World Report rankings
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU education program ranks No. 25 globally in U.S. News & World Report rankings * Florida State University's education and educational research program ranks No. 25 globally, No. 2 among public universities in the United States and No. 1 in Florida in the 2026-27 Best Global Universities rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. Florida State also ranked among the world's top 100 institutions i  more
FSU scientists uncover differences in drivers of long-term temperature changes in Atlantic, Pacific oceans
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU scientists uncover differences in drivers of long-term temperature changes in Atlantic, Pacific oceans * Florida State University researchers have identified key differences in the root causes of long-term sea-surface temperature changes across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, a finding that could help guide future research on ocean variability. Research by Assistant Professor of meteorology Mich  more
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Five Public Safety Bills to Strengthen Law Enforcement and Hold Criminals Accountable
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 16 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Five Public Safety Bills to Strengthen Law Enforcement and Hold Criminals Accountable * WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed five public safety bills aimed at strengthening criminal penalties, combating dangerous drugs and gang activity, enhancing oversight of repeat offenders, and further supporting Florida law enforcement officers. "Today,  more
Greenberg Traurig Advised Trigea on the Acquisition of a Stake in the Company owning Posnania Shopping Centre in Poznan
MIAMI, Florida, June 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advised Trigea on the Acquisition of a Stake in the Company owning Posnania Shopping Centre in Poznan * WARSAW - Greenberg Traurig advised Trigea, a Czech real estate fund, on the acquisition of a stake in the company owning the Posnania shopping centre in Poznan from the French operator Apsys. After the transaction Apsys stays as the operator of the s  more
Greenberg Traurig New Jersey Strengthens Finance Team with Ethan Buttner
MIAMI, Florida, June 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig New Jersey Strengthens Finance Team with Ethan Buttner * FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - June 17, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Finance Practice with the addition of Ethan R. Buttner as of counsel in the firm's New Jersey office. Most recently, Buttner served as Senior Vice President and Counsel - Asset Servicing at The Bank of Ne  more
Greenberg Traurig Represents LongRange Capital as Franchise Counsel in its Acquisition of Pizza Hut
MIAMI, Florida, June 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents LongRange Capital as Franchise Counsel in its Acquisition of Pizza Hut * Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP served as franchise counsel to LongRange Capital in connection with its definitive agreement to acquire Pizza Hut, excluding Mainland China, from Yum! Brands, Inc. Pizza Hut, founded in 1958, is a global restaurant brand with mor  more
HHS IG: Office of Refugee Resettlement Needs To Improve Its Monitoring of Unlicensed Unaccompanied Alien Children Program Care Providers' Compliance With Background Check Requirements
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Health and Human Services Inspector General issued the following report (No. A-06-24-07001) on June 5, 2026 entitled "The Office of Refugee Resettlement Needs To Improve Its Monitoring of Unlicensed Unaccompanied Alien Children Program Care Providers' Compliance With Background Check Requirements" filed under the Administration for Children and Families: Here are excerpts: * * * Why OIG Did This Audit The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) manages the U  more
Holland & Knight Advises Principal Mineral in Acquisition of Isola, Securing $280 Million Equity Investment and Debt Financing
MIAMI, Florida, June 18 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Principal Mineral in Acquisition of Isola, Securing $280 Million Equity Investment and Debt Financing NEW YORK - Holland & Knight represented Principal Mineral, a leader in rebuilding the industrial "missing midstream" of the global strategic materials supply chain, in three concurrent transactions that help strengthen the company's platform in critical materials and up  more
Holland & Knight Advises Uplift Investors' Orion Legal MSO on Partnership With John Foy & Associates
MIAMI, Florida, June 18 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Uplift Investors' Orion Legal MSO on Partnership with John Foy & Associates NEW YORK - Holland & Knight's Legal Services Transactions Team represented Orion Legal MSO, a managed services organization (MSO) that supports plaintiff firms, on its co-founding partnership with John Foy & Associates, a personal injury law firm that practices across Georgia. Orion Legal MSO is  more
ICE Removes All Detainees From 'Alligator Alcatraz' as Environmental Legal Challenge Returns to Court
WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * ICE Removes All Detainees From 'Alligator Alcatraz' as Environmental Legal Challenge Returns to Court * MIAMI-Environmental groups will advance their legal case against "Alligator Alcatraz" amid news that the federal government has moved all detainees out of the mass detention center in the heart of the Everglades. In statements to news media on Tuesday, U.S. Immigration   more
ICYMI: New Reports Expose GOP Cashing In on Big Oil Donations as Iran War Spikes Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * ICYMI: New Reports Expose GOP Cashing In on Big Oil Donations as Iran War Spikes Gas Prices In case you missed it, new reporting reveals that GOP Senate candidates are cashing in on their votes to support Trump's war in Iran with a flood of money from Big Oil. While Americans are struggling with crushing gas prices as a direct result of the war, the oil and gas lobby i  more
ICYMI: Whitehouse Makes the Case for Climate Fight in New Op-Ed
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Whitehouse Makes the Case for Climate Fight in New Op-Ed * Washington, DC - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, published an op-ed on Tuesday in WBUR encouraging Democrats to ignore the "climate hushers" and take up a fight for climate action and against the villainous fossil-fuel in  more
Implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programs - CFI & NEVI Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48996) entitled "Implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programs: CFI and NEVI" by energy policy analyst Melissa N. Diaz. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA; P.L. 117-58) established two federal programs to support the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure: the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NE  more
Lethal Kinetic Strike, June 16, 2026
DORAL, Florida, June 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Lethal Kinetic Strike, June 16, 2026 * On June 16, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was   more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $4 Million Sale of Texas Roadhouse Ground Lease in Gainesville
ENCINO, California, June 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on June 17, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $4 Million Sale of Texas Roadhouse Ground Lease in Gainesville GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a Texas Roadhouse ground lease property, an 8,392-square-foot net-leased restaurant located  more
Mattel Expands Popular UNO Social Clubs to 14 Cities Around the World
EL SEGUNDO, California, June 18 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on June 17, 2026: * * * Mattel Expands Popular UNO Social Clubs to 14 Cities Around the World The fan-favorite social experience returns bigger than ever, bringing unforgettable game nights to five U.S. cities and nine international destinations. - Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that UNO Social Clubs are going global, with a new five-city U.S. tour and expansion to nine locations wo  more
Medical Mission at Home events benefit hundreds of patients across Florida
WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Medical Mission at Home events benefit hundreds of patients across Florida * When a woman relocated from California to Nassau County, Florida, to be closer to family, she arrived without insurance, seven months short of Medicare eligibility and managing multiple chronic conditions with no clear path to care. A Medical Mission at Home event changed her tr  more
MIA and PS Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Airport's First Private Terminal Inside Historic Pan Am Headquarters
MIAMI, Florida, June 18 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news on June 17, 2026: * * * MIA and PS host ribbon-cutting ceremony for airport's first private terminal inside historic Pan Am headquarters PS expands to Miami with its first Florida location and 4th worldwide - Officials from Miami-Dade County and PS, the private luxury terminal company reimagining commercial air travel, debuted the PS MIA location today inside the former Pan American Airways headquarters at Miam  more
Mike Griffin selected to serve as USF Board of Trustees chair
TAMPA, Florida, June 17 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Mike Griffin selected to serve as USF Board of Trustees chair By Adam Freeman The University of South Florida Board of Trustees today unanimously elected Mike Griffin to serve a two-year term as board chair. Griffin has been acting chair since April when Will Weatherford announced he was stepping down as chair, but would remain on the board. Griffin, a USF alum who earned a bachelor's degree in busi  more
Military Child Care: Services' Use of Worker Recruitment and Retention Incentives
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Military Child Care: Services' Use of Worker Recruitment and Retention Incentives * Fast Facts DOD operates the largest U.S. employer-sponsored child care program. But recruiting and retaining child care workers has been difficult, contributing to lengthy waitlists for military families. In this Q&A, we looked at what's being done to address these workforce issues. We found child care  more
Miss. Marine Resources Dept. Executive Director Spraggins Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Joe Spraggins, executive director of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, from a June 3, 2026, hearing on the Offshore Parity Act (H.R. 8542): Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle and members of the Committee, thank you for this opportunity to be here today and testify on behalf of the Gulf of America state agencies. I am Joe Spraggins, Executive  more
NFWF Awards $20 Million in Grants to Restore Longleaf Pine Habitat across the Southeast
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Awards $20 Million in Grants to Restore Longleaf Pine Habitat across the Southeast * WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 17, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $20 million in conservation grants to restore, enhance and protect longleaf pine forests across nine southern states. The grants will leverage more than $18.6 million in matching contributions to gene  more
Nova Southeastern University Opens Nevada Campus to Address Growing Need for Healthcare Professionals in the Region
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, June 18 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * Nova Southeastern University Opens Nevada Campus to Address Growing Need for Healthcare Professionals in the Region Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is opening NSU Health, a regional campus in Henderson, Nev., initially to offer its nationally recognized Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) program to address a state and national shortage of anesthesia professionals. Nova Southeastern Univ  more
NRL Demonstrates Dual-Use Laser System for Power Beaming and Counter-UAS Operations
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * NRL Demonstrates Dual-Use Laser System for Power Beaming and Counter-UAS Operations * U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) scientists successfully demonstrated a dual-use laser system capable of wirelessly transmitting power over long distances and rapidly transitioning to perform defensive missions, advancing expeditionary energy and defense capabilities for future warfighters. U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)   more
Online MPH Program Wins International Honor for Biostatistics Course
MIAMI, Florida, June 17 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Online MPH Program Wins International Honor for Biostatistics Course * Summary The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Online Master of Public Health program received the 2026 Blackboard Exemplary Course Award, an international recognition honoring excellence in online learning, instructional design, and student engagement. The University of Miami Miller School of Med  more
Opening Nights at FSU announces 2026-27 season featuring Common, Audra McDonald, Leslie Odom Jr., Wynton Marsalis
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 17 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Opening Nights at FSU announces 2026-27 season featuring Common, Audra McDonald, Leslie Odom Jr., Wynton Marsalis * Academy Award, Emmy and Grammy Award winner Common, six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, Tony and Grammy Award winner Leslie Odom Jr. and jazz legend Wynton Marsalis will headline Florida State University's 2026-27 Opening Nights season. The season, themed "Stories Worth Telling,"  more
Pole Attachments in Broadband Deployment Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48992) entitled "Pole Attachments in Broadband Deployment: Selected Issues" by telecommunications policy specialist Colby Leigh Pechtol. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Broadband is a powerful communications technology that supports many applications. Closing the gap between people who have access to broadband and those who do not - the digital divide - has been a long-standing congressiona  more
Policy Drives Deployments: Zero-Emission Trucks Represented Over 4 Percent of New Truck Deployments in the Second Half of 2025, According to CALSTART's June 2026 ZET Report
PASADENA, California, June 17 (TNSrpt) -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release: * * * Policy Drives Deployments: Zero-Emission Trucks Represented Over 4 Percent of New Truck Deployments in the Second Half of 2025, According to CALSTART's June 2026 ZET Report When adjusting for truck stock and segment, California, New York, and Pennsylvania are performing above the national average for ZET  more
R.J. Decker: Pilot (06/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26)
BURBANK, California, June 16 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * R.J. Decker: Pilot (06/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26) * TUESDAY, JUNE 30 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT - R.J. Decker: "Pilot" (101) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/3/26) Logline : Ex-con photographer R.J. Decker becomes a PI in South Florida, solving strange cases with help from his journalist ex, her cop wife, and an enigmatic woman from his past who may help or destroy him.  more
Rep. Salazar Urges Secretary Mullin to Ensure Fair Treatment for Cubans with I-220A
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salazar Urges Secretary Mullin to Ensure Fair Treatment for Cubans with I-220A * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin urging the Department to take action on behalf of thousands of Cubans who remain trapped in legal limbo after being released into the United States under Form I-220A. In the l  more
Sen. Rick Scott Secures Major Wins for Florida, Warfighters in NDAA
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Secures Major Wins for Florida, Warfighters in NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Chairman of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, celebrated the committee's passage of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Senator Scott said, "Florida is home to thousands of servicemen and   more
Sen. Rick Scott Sends Letter to IRS CEO Demanding CCP-Linked CodePink Lose Tax-Exempt Status
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Sends Letter to IRS CEO Demanding CCP-Linked CodePink Lose Tax-Exempt Status * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to strip tax-exempt status from CodePink, a supposed-501(c)(3) educational organization, citing substantial lobbying and foreign actors attempting influence and undermine U.S. interests using CodePink through the l  more
Senators Markey and Blunt Rochester, Leader Schumer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status Amid Trump Administration Attacks
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Markey and Blunt Rochester, Leader Schumer, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status Amid Trump Administration Attacks * Bill Text (PDF) Washington (June 17, 2026) - Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and 16 other Senate colleagues, today intro  more
Top Student Ideas Win Grand Prizes in Mott Million Dollar Challenge
FLINT, Michigan, June 18 -- The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation issued the following news: * * * Top student ideas win grand prizes in Mott Million Dollar Challenge A patch designed to make injections less painful for kids. An app-based solution to educate students about saving water. A wearable device that enables medical professionals to capture more details during diagnostics. These were among the top six winning ideas that took grand prizes of $25,000 each in the final stages of the Mott   more
Triple-I: Lightning Caused $1.65 Billion in US Homeowners Claim Payouts in 2025; Average Cost Per Claim Surges Nearly 43%
NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I: Lightning Caused $1.65 Billion in US Homeowners Claim Payouts in 2025; Average Cost Per Claim Surges Nearly 43% Florida, California and Texas Again Among Top States for Lightning Losses MALVERN, Pa. - U.S. insurers paid an estimated $1.65 billion in lightning-related homeowners insurance claims in 2025, a 59% increase from the $1.04 billion paid in 2024, accordin  more
Tropical Storm Arthur: Medical Aid Pre-Positioned Along Texas & Louisiana Coast
SANTA BARBARA, California, June 17 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Tropical Storm Arthur: Medical Aid Pre-Positioned Along Texas & Louisiana Coast * Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, is moving northeast along the Texas coast, with communities bracing for excessive rainfall and potential flooding over the coming days. The storm, which was tracking towards the Texas/Louisiana border, has prompted tropical   more
U.S. Reps. Castor and Suozzi Introduce Resolution to Lower Costs for Families by Repealing Rule that Increases Premiums for Health Care Coverage
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Reps. Castor and Suozzi Introduce Resolution to Lower Costs for Families by Repealing Rule that Increases Premiums for Health Care Coverage * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) introduced a bicameral resolution to repeal the Trump Administration's rule that will increase the cost of health care for hardworking Americans, sabotage the Affordable Care   more
UC Foundation Board of Trustees Announces Seven Members
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 18 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC Foundation Board of Trustees announces seven new members New trustees to begin term in fall 2026 - The University of Cincinnati Foundation is proud to announce that seven dedicated community members are joining its board of trustees. Ray Brooks, CEAS '83; Chris Carper, A&S '93; Tim Giglio, Bus '84; Nandita Jena, A&S '03, Bus '03 and Chris Lewis, MD, Med '00 will begin their term in October 2026. In  more
UNF student researcher charts a path to medical school
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 17 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF student researcher charts a path to medical school * Born in Brazil and raised in Tampa after immigrating to the U.S. with her family at age 12, Anne Araujo arrived at the University of North Florida in summer 2022 determined to build a future rooted in science, service and leadership. Four years later, the 22-year-old will graduate July 31 with a degree in biomedical science with a minor  more
University of Rhode Island names Brian Keith University Librarian
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 17 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * University of Rhode Island names Brian Keith University Librarian * KINGSTON, R.I. -June 17, 2026 -The University of Rhode Island has appointed Brian Keith as university librarian, effective Aug. 9. Keith brings more than two decades of leadership experience in higher education, academic libraries, and nonprofit organizations. He currently serves as dean of Mary J. Booth Library at Eastern Il  more
USF football wide receiver uses NIL earnings to bring clean water to Nigeria
TAMPA, Florida, June 17 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF football wide receiver uses NIL earnings to bring clean water to Nigeria By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing Mudia Reuben grew up hearing his parents' stories of childhood in Nigeria, where survival came before anything else. Their mornings began with long walks, often barefoot, to distant streams to collect water, followed by gathering tree sap after school to help their famil  more
USF names new dean of the Taneja College of Pharmacy
TAMPA, Florida, June 17 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF names new dean of the Taneja College of Pharmacy * The University of South Florida has appointed Janice C. Zgibor, PhD, as the new dean of the USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy following a national search. A pharmacist and epidemiologist, Zgibor has served at USF for more than a decade and brings over 20 years of academic leadership experience to the role. Zgibor will become just the second   more