Monday - July 13, 2026

News Tipoffs - Florida Editors

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Advocates Condemn Florida Rule Targeting Undocumented Students
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * Advocates Condemn Florida Rule Targeting Undocumented Students * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Immigrant rights advocates, student leaders and policy organizations today condemned a pair of discriminatory rules moving through Florida's education system that would close the door on undocumented students seeking a college education and inflict lasting harm on students, families and the st  more
Americans for Tax Reform: Lessons as Florida's Property Tax Reform Amendment Heads to the Ballot
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by Doug Kellogg: * * * Lessons as Florida's Property Tax Reform Amendment Heads to the Ballot With a property tax revolt stewing across the nation, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis turned up the heat by announcing his view that property taxes should be eliminated entirely last year. Now, we finally have a specific plan for a property tax referendum that passed the state legislature during a special  more
Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 84. As documented below at least 84 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for  more
Americans for Tax Reform: Sen. Eric Schmitt Endorses Amendment 5 to Eliminate Missouri Income Tax
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Dennis Hull: * * * Sen. Eric Schmitt Endorses Amendment 5 to Eliminate Missouri Income Tax Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt is throwing his support behind Amendment 5, a constitutional amendment proposal to phase out Missouri's income tax and supercharge the state's economic prosperity. Voters will have an opportunity make Missouri the next zero-income-tax state and lower the overall tax burden during the primary  more
Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola & Florida State University College of Medicine launch new emergency medicine physician residency program
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola & Florida State University College of Medicine launch new emergency medicine physician residency program * A new emergency medicine residency program at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola in partnership with The Florida State University College of Medicine began on July 1, 2026. It aims to increase the number of emergency room  more
ATF Reports Major Enforcement Wins Following 2025 Shift in Priorities
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release: * * * ATF reports major enforcement wins following 2025 shift in priorities 10K+ arrests, nearly 50K firearms seized from criminals since January 2025 The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has recorded significant results since shifting its enforcement priorities in 2025 to refocus on violent crime, transnational criminal organ  more
Breaking the Gridlock: How the State-by-State Term Limits on Congress Movement is Tackling DC's 10% Approval Rating
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Breaking the Gridlock: How the State-by-State Term Limits on Congress Movement is Tackling DC's 10% Approval Rating * The Growing Map of "Passed States" The first half of 2026 has brought monumental victories. We have successfully passed our Term Limits Convention resolution through both legislative chambers in Arizona and Kansas. These two critical wins add these states to our rapidly   more
Center for Biological Diversity Issues Letter to Royal Caribbean Group
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following letter to Royal Caribbean Group: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 24, 2026 Michael Bayley President and Chief Executive Officer Royal Caribbean International 1050 Caribbean Way Miami, Florida 33132 mbayley@rccl.com CorporateCommunications@rccl.com - Palle Laursen Executive Vice President and Head of Marine Royal Caribbean Group 1050 Caribbean Way Miami, Florida 33132 plaursen@rcc  more
Coast Guard cutter crew returns to Honolulu after joint operations across Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, prepares to participate in RIMPAC 2026
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard cutter crew returns to Honolulu after joint operations across Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, prepares to participate in RIMPAC 2026 * HONOLULU -The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) returned to their Honolulu home port June 20 after sailing more than 20,000 nautical miles during a 73-day patrol in the Caribbean. Kimball's crew departed Honolul  more
Commerce, Manufacturing & Trade Subcommittee Holds Legislative Hearing on American Economic Competitiveness, Supply Chains, Innovation
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * CMT Subcommittee Holds Legislative Hearing on American Economic Competitiveness, Supply Chains, and Innovation Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, led a legislative hearing titled American Global Competitiveness at 250:  more
D.C. Superior Court Associate Judge Nominee Leen Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Craig Edward Leen, President Trump's nominee to be an associate judge of the District of Columbia Superior Court, from a June 23, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, Members of the Committee, it is a true honor to appear before you today as a nominee to be Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Superior Court. I thank President Dona  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: One Year Later - Republicans' Toxic Plan That Gutted Medicaid and Raised Costs Drags Down GOP Senate Candidates
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * One Year Later - Republicans' Toxic Plan that Gutted Medicaid and Raised Costs Drags Down GOP Senate Candidates One year after Donald Trump signed Republicans' toxic plan that has gutted health care and raised costs, the Republican Senate candidates who voted for it are facing sustained backlash from voters now living with the consequences. - From Democratic Senatoria  more
Economic Development Administration: Actions Needed to Assess Disaster Recovery Outcomes
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Economic Development Administration: Actions Needed to Assess Disaster Recovery Outcomes * Fast Facts After natural disasters, the Economic Development Administration helps communities recover by coordinating federal agencies and funding projects. In FY 2014-2024, the agency awarded $2.1 billion for economic recovery projects. Projects included flood mitigation at ports, and programs lik  more
F-15EX returns to Kadena, advances transition to next-generation airpower
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii, July 1 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: * * * F-15EX returns to Kadena, advances transition to next-generation airpower * KADENA AIR BASE, Japan - The F-15EX Eagle II returned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2026, accompanied by two F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft, all assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Building on the aircraft's inaugural visit last year, the deployment gives Air  more
Fair Labor Standards Act Child Labor Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44548) entitled "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Employment of Children in Agriculture Three exemptions to the FLSA child labor provisions create separate minimum age thresholds and hazardous occupations rules for children employed in agriculture./45 Minimum Age for Employment in Agriculture With some exceptions, the minimum a  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Trump Taps Sonderling As Labor Secretary - What Employers Need To Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 3 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 2, 2026: * * * Trump Taps Sonderling As Labor Secretary - What Employers Need To Know President Donald Trump's nomination of Keith Sonderling to serve as Secretary of Labor comes as little surprise to DC insiders, and is mostly welcome news for the business community. The former labor and employment attorney has taken a business-friendly, compliance assistance approach to his work at the Department o  more
Fla. Education Commissioner Kamoutsas Celebrates Continued Success as Performance Improves in the 2025-2026 School Grades
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 2 -- Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas issued the following news on July 1, 2026: * * * Commissioner Kamoutsas Celebrates Continued Success as Performance Improves in the 2025-2026 School Grades Today, Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas announced the school and district grades for the 2025-2026 school year, highlighting continued improvement in school performance across the state. Building on four years of statewide progress monitoring,  more
Former Florida Resident Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Appraisal Fraud
TAMPA, Florida, July 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Former Florida Resident Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Appraisal Fraud * Tampa, FL - Armando Martinez (51, Plano, TX) has been sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant, III, of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas to 20 years in federal prison for bank fraud. Martinez previously pleaded guilty. U.S. Attorne  more
Four Tampa Men Sentenced for Two Armed Robberies of Convenience Stores
TAMPA, Florida, July 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Four Tampa Men Sentenced for Two Armed Robberies of Convenience Stores * Tampa, FL - U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced four Tampa men for the armed robberies of two Tampa convenience stores. E'barous Harris (age 27) was sentenced to 14 years and 7 months in prison, Ronald Brown (age 25) to 15 years in prison, Jermaine Dawes (age 33) to 14 ye  more
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Three to the Valencia College District Board of Trustees
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 1 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Three to the Valencia College District Board of Trustees * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Blair Bradley, Sean Milligan, and Tracey Stockwell to the Valencia College District Board of Trustees. Blair Bradley Bradley is a former Analyst for North American Reserve Corporation. Active in her community, she ser  more
Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Private Equity Team With 7 Key Specialist Hires
MIAMI, Florida, July 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Private Equity Team With 7 Key Specialist Hires * NEW YORK - July 2, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has strengthened the firm's Private Equity Practice with the addition of seven specialists in the New York office over the past year. The new hires bring experience across a variety of disciplines, including Benefits & Compensat  more
Greenberg Traurig's Lily McNulty Named to Az Business Magazine 'Most Influential Women' List
MIAMI, Florida, July 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Lily McNulty Named to Az Business Magazine 'Most Influential Women' List * PHOENIX - July 2, 2026 - Lily M. McNulty, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Phoenix office, was selected as one of Az Business magazine's 2026 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business. The editorial board of Az Business magazine, in conjunction with  more
HAWAII MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT RECOVERS MORE THAN $617,000 IN CVS FALSE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 3 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * HAWAII MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT RECOVERS MORE THAN $617,000 IN CVS FALSE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced that Hawaii has joined the United States, District of Columbia, and 35 other states in a coordinated settlement with CVS Pharmacy, Inc., resolving allegations that the company knowingly submitted or caused to be submitted false claims t  more
HBCU Philanthropy Symposium Returns for 16th Year
DOVER, Delaware, July 2 -- Delaware State University posted the following news: * * * HBCU Philanthropy Symposium Returns for 16th Year * For more than a decade, the HBCU Philanthropy Symposium has brought together some of the most influential voices in higher education, philanthropy, business and government to explore strategies that strengthen Historically Black Colleges and Universities and expand opportunities for students. The 2025 symposium held in Orlando, Florida at The Walt Disney  more
Hilton Grand Vacations Announces Appointment of Christine Duffy to Its Board of Directors
ORLANDO, Florida, July 3 -- Hilton Grand Vacations, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Hilton Grand Vacations Announces Appointment of Christine Duffy to its Board of Directors Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, today announced the appointment of Christine Duffy to its board of directors. Duffy is president of Carnival Cruise Line, the flagship brand of Carnival Corporation, w  more
House Energy & Commerce Chairman Guthrie Delivers Remarks on 4 Pieces Legislation to Strengthen Safety, Cyber Security Reliability of American Energy
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Guthrie Delivers Remarks on Four Pieces Legislation to Strengthen the Safety and Cyber Security Reliability of American Energy Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor regarding H.R. 7257, the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid (SE  more
Human Rights Watch: Haitians Set to Lose Protections, Risk Return to Violence
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * US: Haitians Set to Lose Protections, Risk Return to Violence (Miami) - The Trump administration's move to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians has triggered widespread fear among Haitian communities in Florida of family separation, job loss, and deportation to a country engulfed by violence and a humanitarian crisis, Human Rights Watch and Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center s  more
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association CEO Salberg Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following written testimony by Lisa Salberg, CEO and founder of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association, Denville, New Jersey, from a June 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Poisoned Pills: The Human Cost of Dangerous Foreign Drugs": * * * Ranking Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten E. Gillibrand, and distinguished members of the Senate Committee on Aging: Low-cost generic drugs could have cost me my donor heart. My  more
Investigation Discovery Sets July Return For New Season of A KILLER AMONG FRIENDS, From Executive Producer Jennifer Love Hewitt
NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Investigation Discovery Sets July Return For New Season of A KILLER AMONG FRIENDS, From Executive Producer Jennifer Love Hewitt * Watch the A KILLER AMONG FRIENDS Trailer Here, New Episodes Begin Monday, July 20 at 9PM ET/PT Additional Premieres in July include New Seasons of BODY CAM and 911 DID THE KILLER CALL? (New York, NY) - Today Investigation  more
John Webb Appointed to Polk State District Board of Trustees
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, July 3 -- Polk State College issued the following news: * * * John Webb appointed to Polk State District Board of Trustees Governor Ron DeSantis appointed John Webb, owner and broker of Webb's Realty, to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees on Wednesday. A Polk County resident for more than 55 years, Webb is a long-time community fixture who has leveraged his deep-rooted ties to support both the local economy and regional academic institutions. Webb moved   more
KIDNEYCURE ANNOUNCES 2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS Highlights
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Society of Nephrology issued the following news release: * * * KIDNEYCURE ANNOUNCES 2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS Highlights * KidneyCure, the ASN Foundation for Kidney Research, is the largest private funder of kidney research and is proud to support a cohort of 56 investigators with over $4 million in 2026 funding. * The 34 new grantees represent the sharpest scientific minds and most promising researchers in the kidney community. * In uncertain times for biomed  more
Latest Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Floridians Taking Pride in Being American as Our Nation Celebrates Its 250th Anniversary
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 3 (TNSxrep) -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news: * * * Latest Florida Chamber Statewide Poll Shows Floridians Taking Pride in Being American as Our Nation Celebrates Its 250th Anniversary Voters also overwhelmingly proud of America's achievements through history. - As America prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the latest Florida Chamber of Commerce statewide poll shows the majorit  more
Lipscomb University's Bachelor of Arts Program in Animation Ranks No. 13 in the Nation and Top in Tennessee for the Fifth Consecutive Year
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 3 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Lipscomb University's Bachelor of Arts program in animation ranks No. 13 in the nation and top in Tennessee for the fifth consecutive year University also recognized among nation's top private animation programs as it connects students with industry professionals and real-world career opportunities Kim Chaudoin Lipscomb University's animation program has once again been recognized nationally as one of the b  more
MIT Launches Inaugural SHASS Faculty Fellows Program to Foster Interdisciplinary Research
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Building a scholarly community The SHASS Faculty Fellows Program, administered by the MIT Human Insight Collaborative, is fostering new research projects and creating space for supportive and interdisciplinary discussion. - On a Wednesday afternoon in April, a cohort of scholars from the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) gathered in MIT's Lewis Music Library.   more
Muslim Civil Rights Nonprofits Sue Florida Officials to Prevent Unconstitutional Designation that Threatens the Organizations' Existence in the State
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * Muslim Civil Rights Nonprofits Sue Florida Officials to Prevent Unconstitutional Designation that Threatens the Organizations' Existence in the State * TALLAHASSE, Fla. -The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Florida, Southern Poverty Law Center, Akeel & Valentine, PLC, and Bondurant Mixson & Ellmore LLP today filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida officials' im  more
Muslim Civil Rights Nonprofits Sue Florida Officials to Prevent Unconstitutional Designation that Threatens the Organizations' Existence in the State
MIAMI, Florida, July 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release: * * * Muslim Civil Rights Nonprofits Sue Florida Officials to Prevent Unconstitutional Designation that Threatens the Organizations' Existence in the State * TALLAHASSEE, FL. -The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Florida, Southern Poverty Law Center, Akeel & Valentine, PLC, and Bondurant Mixson & Elmore LLP today filed a federal lawsuit challenging Flori  more
My academic immersion in Peru as a UF student furthered my mission of stewardship
GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 1 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * My academic immersion in Peru as a UF student furthered my mission of stewardship * During my recent trip to Peru as a UF student, one of the things that struck me most was the contrast. I spent much of my adult life in the Army, serving in organizations focused on readiness, maneuver and mission accomplishment. Later, as a contractor, builder and inspector, my work centered on solving problems, mana  more
NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release: * * * NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the associatio  more
National Park Service Seeks Public Comment on National Register Nominations
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service is seeking electronic public comments on properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places before May 30, 2026, according to a notice published in the Federal Register. Comments are due by July 16, 2026, and will help inform the agency's evaluation of nominations under National Register criteria. The notice covers properties submitted by State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers across Cal  more
Newmark Arranges Sales of Granada Plaza, Premier Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center in Dunedin, Florida
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sales of Granada Plaza, Premier Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center in Dunedin, Florida Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Granada Plaza, a 74,178-square-foot community shopping center located in Dunedin, Florida, within the Tampa-St. Petersburg metropolitan area. Senior Managing Direc  more
Not one of the original 13 colonies: How Florida helped shape the American Revolution
TAMPA, Florida, July 2 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Not one of the original 13 colonies: How Florida helped shape the American Revolution * By Arielle Stevenson, University Communications and Marketing In 1776, rebellion spread through Britain's mainland colonies. Royal authority was being challenged from Massachusetts to Georgia. In Philadelphia, delegates approved the Declaration of Independence, creating the United States of America. Across the 1  more
Pinnacle Financial Partners Adds to Growing Tampa Bay Team
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 3 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners adds to growing Tampa Bay team New hires support clients through Synovus to Pinnacle brand transition - TAMPA, Fla. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank, has added two experienced financial professionals in Tampa Bay, furthe  more
RELEASE: Update on SOUTHCOM support to Venezuela earthquake relief, July 2
DORAL, Florida, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Update on SOUTHCOM support to Venezuela earthquake relief, July 2 * At the direction of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), nearly 2,000 U.S. military troops continue supporting the State Department-led U.S. government earthquake relief response in Venezuela near the epicenter of the June 24 devastating earthquakes and at logistics hubs in Puerto Rico and Curacao. * Th  more
Rep. Steube's Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Unanimously Passes House Ways and Means Committe
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube's Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Unanimously Passes House Ways and Means Committe * WASHINGTON - The House Committee on Ways and Means today unanimously passed H.R. 9498, the Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act (TAPA), bipartisan legislation led by Congressman Greg Steube (R-Fla.) alongside Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) to authorize the National Taxpayer Advocate   more
Rutherford Introduces U.S. Secret Service Police Act Honoring Fallen Officer Coffelt
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rutherford Introduces U.S. Secret Service Police Act Honoring Fallen Officer Coffelt * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Monday, U.S. Congressmen John H. Rutherford (FL-05), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), Michael Guest (MS-03), and Ed Case (HI-01) introduced the bipartisan Officer Leslie Coffelt U.S. Secret Service Police Act of 2026 to honor fallen U.S. Secret Service Officer Coffelt and rename the "United States   more
S.C. DOT Advances Toward National Environmental Policy Act Assignment for Accelerated Project Delivery
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 2 -- The South Carolina Department of Transportation issued the following news on July 1, 2026: * * * SCDOT Advances Toward National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Assignment for Accelerated Project Delivery With a mandate to accelerate project delivery from the General Assembly after Governor Henry McMaster signed the SCDOT Modernization Act, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) took the first step today to pursue National Environmental Poli  more
SALAZAR, WASSERMAN SCHULTZ REINTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO MAKE CONDOS SAFER AND MORE AFFORDABLE
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * SALAZAR, WASSERMAN SCHULTZ REINTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO MAKE CONDOS SAFER AND MORE AFFORDABLE * Washington, DC - This week, U.S. Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) reintroduced the bipartisan Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act to help condominium owners afford critical structural and safety repairs. The legislation gives families greater access t  more
Secretary of State Rubio Terminates Legal Status of Cuban Communist Foreign Influence Operative
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rubio Terminates Legal Status of Cuban Communist Foreign Influence Operative This week, three Cuban nationals were apprehended by federal agents following Secretary Rubio's termination of their legal status. Carlos Antonio Lloga Dominguez - who spent more than a decade working as a foreign subversive for the Communist Cuban regime's premier influence and intelligence front group in the United St  more
Sen. Markey, Rep. Frost Issue Letter to Homeland Security Dept.
WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, and Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 1, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, S.E. Washington, DC 20528 - David J. Venturella Senior Official Performing Duties of the Director U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 500   more
Sen. Rick Scott Fights for Florida Farmers Facing Foreign Crop Dumping
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Fights for Florida Farmers Facing Foreign Crop Dumping * WASHINGTON, D.C - Today, U.S Senator Rick Scott called on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to investigate suspected illegal dumping of Mexican strawberries into U.S. markets during peak winter harvest and sale season. Florida produces 15 percent of America's strawberries, and the industry has a $1.1 billion impact on Hillsborou  more
Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Scott Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on Dangerous Foreign Drugs
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, released the following opening remarks from a June 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Poisoned Pills: The Human Cost of Dangerous Foreign Drugs": * * * "This country has a big drug problem, and it's not the one most people are thinking about when they say it. America's drug supply is not secured, and American patients are in danger as a result. Congress needs to do everything it can to change that.   more
SR 60 to Route 60: A Road Rebrand Could Ignite Growth and Tourism
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news: * * * SR 60 to Route 60: A Road Rebrand Could Ignite Growth and Tourism * Everyone's heard about Route 66, the 2,448-mile highway from Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier in California. Now consider Florida's Route 60 Scenic Highway, 56 miles of small-town America in Polk County, followed by a plan to extend it the entire 164-mile route from Vero Beach to Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach.  more
Subcommittee Chairman Bilirakis Issues Statement at Hearing on Legislation Regarding American Economic Competitiveness, Supply Chains, Domestic Manufacturing, Innovation
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following opening statement on June 30, 2026, at a hearing entitled "American Global Competitiveness at 250: Legislative Proposals to Secure U.S. Technology Leadership": * * * "Good afternoon, and welcome to today's hearing on U.S. technological leadership and global competitiveness. "This committee has long been committed to advancing Am  more
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Study Signals Novel Option for Hard-to-Treat Kidney Cancer
MIAMI, Florida, July 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Study Signals Novel Option for Hard-to-Treat Kidney Cancer Summary * Casdatifan, a new generation HIF-2a blocker, demonstrated durable tumor responses in heavily pretreated patients with advanced kidney cancer. * Findings link treatment activity to HIF-2a biology and biomarker changes, supporting precision medicine approaches. * Results from   more
TFAS Students Apply the Economic Way of Thinking to Civics and America's Founding Through the Honors Civics Leadership Seminar
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Fund for American Studies issued the following news: * * * TFAS Students Apply the Economic Way of Thinking to Civics and America's Founding Through the Honors Civics Leadership Seminar The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) hosted its second Honors Civics Leadership Seminar, an interactive educational program for TFAS students to explore economic freedom through the lens of the American Founding. Fenna de Vos '26 and Lauren Fricke '26 engage in discussion with Dr. Sa  more
The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act Protects Consumers and Businesses from Coast to Coast * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Organized retail crime is harming American consumers, businesses and employees nationwide. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, led by U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) would establish an integrated, com  more
UCF School of Teacher Education Director Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Engineering Education Society
ORLANDO, Florida, July 2 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF School of Teacher Education Director Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Engineering Education Society * Highlights * UCF School of Teacher Administration Director Andrea Borowczak '92 received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society for Engineering Education's (ASEE) Pre-College Engineering Education (PCEE) division. * Borowczak has dedicated more than 20 years to r  more
University of Texas Dallas: Role in Building National Semiconductor Workforce Grows
RICHARDSON, Texas, July 3 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Role in Building National Semiconductor Workforce Grows By Kim Horner As semiconductor manufacturers invest heavily in new facilities in North Texas and across the U.S., The University of Texas at Dallas is leading regional efforts to train workers for the growing industry. Building on its workforce-development efforts and partnerships with semiconductor manufacturers and community colleges,   more
USA Softball Announces WNT Program Rosters for 2026 WBSC World Cup Group Stage and International Cup
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 2 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * USA Softball announces WNT Program rosters for 2026 WBSC World Cup Group Stage and International Cup USA Softball has announced the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Women's National Team (WNT) Program at two international events in 2026 -- the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) World Cup Group C Stage Event and the USA Softball International Cup. Selected by the Women's National Team Selection C  more
USF names new dean for the USF Libraries
TAMPA, Florida, July 2 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF names new dean for the USF Libraries * By Tara Centeno, USF Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President The University of South Florida announced the appointment of Carol Ann Borchert as the new dean of the USF Libraries, bringing to the role a distinguished record of advancing library operations to enhance the impact of research and scholarship across the university. Borchert has served  more
Wasserman Schultz Makes Unannounced Miramar ICE Facility Oversight Visit
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Makes Unannounced Miramar ICE Facility Oversight Visit * Miramar, FL - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) made an unannounced oversight inspection of the ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Field Office in Miramar, where advocates recently shared troubling testimony from people released or transferred from the facility about the conditions and treatment  more
What They Are Saying About Thompson's Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying About Thompson's Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Reform Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) held a press conference with co-sponsors and stakeholders celebrating the introduction of H.R. 9535, the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026. This legislation is supported by more than 400 stakeholder groups across the entire ag  more
Whitehouse Renews Probe into Cop-Beaters Slush Fund and Trump Family Tax Fraud Amnesty Deal
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Renews Probe into Cop-Beaters Slush Fund and Trump Family Tax Fraud Amnesty Deal Whitehouse demands answers ahead of nomination hearing for Todd Blanche, who greenlighted the purported settlement and whose DOJ is being scrutinized for potentially committing a "fraud on the court" in Florida - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), the Ranking Member of Senate Judiciary Subcomm  more
Why I advocate for patients at the UF Equal Access Clinic and strive to break down barriers in healthcare
GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 2 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Why I advocate for patients at the UF Equal Access Clinic and strive to break down barriers in healthcare * It's a Tuesday night and the UF Equal Access Clinic is as busy as ever. Before knocking on the exam room door, I check for my essentials: my stethoscope, my notebook and my pen. I find a woman sitting inside the room. Her eyes are a little swollen and pink, and I make a mental note; it looks like  more