Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida
AG Campbell Announces $36.5 Million Multistate Settlement with CVS for Allegedly Over-Dispensing Insulin Pens
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Announces $36.5 Million Multistate Settlement with CVS for Allegedly Over-Dispensing Insulin Pens
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, in collaboration with the U.S Department of Justice and a bipartisan coalition of 35 other state attorneys general, today announced a $36.5 million multistate settlement with CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS)
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Akerman Advises Ondas Inc. on Acquisition of DZYNE Technologies
MIAMI, Florida, July 10 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akerman Advises Ondas Inc. on Acquisition of DZYNE Technologies
Akerman represented Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq:ONDS), a leading provider of advanced autonomous systems and next-generation defense and security technologies and services, in its acquisition of DZYNE Technologies, LLC, a leading developer of autonomous aerial systems and advanced defense technologies, delivering innovative solutions across intelligen
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Akerman Expands Transactional Risk Practice With Partner Evan Friedland in Miami
MIAMI, Florida, July 10 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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Akerman Expands Transactional Risk Practice with Partner Evan Friedland in Miami
Akerman today announced that Evan Friedland has joined the firm as a partner in its Transactional Risk Practice, based in Miami.
"Akerman continues to invest in top talent to meet the growing demand for transactional risk insurance," said Paul Rutigliano, Transactional Risk Practice Chair. "Evan has deep-roo
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America First Legal Takes Census Case to the Supreme Court of the United States
WASHINGTON, July 8 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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America First Legal Takes Census Case to the Supreme Court of the United States
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Today, America First Legal (AFL) filed a Notice of Appeal, invoking the U.S. Supreme Court's mandatory jurisdiction and special direct appeal process to review the Middle District of Florida's order dismissing AFL's complaint in its challenge to the 2020 census. Two of the judge
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American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners Warns New Grants Rule Jeopardizes Animal Studies, Public Health
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners, Davie, Florida, submitted a public comment letter to the White House Office of Management and Budget concerning proposed Uniform Grants Regulation rule. The society cautions that the rule, if adopted, would threaten the integrity of federally funded animal and biomedical research vital to drug development and public health.
ASLAP strongly opposes provisions that would allow political appointees to override expert pe
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Appropriations for Implementation of the Endangered Species Act Since FY2017 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49021) on July 6, 2026, entitled "Appropriations for Implementation of the Endangered Species Act Since FY2017."
The white paper is written by natural resources policy specialists Eric P. Nardi, Anthony R. Marshak and Pervaze A. Sheikh.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA; P.L. 93-205, 16 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1531-1544) aims to conserve species listed as endan
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Association of Health Care Journalists: In the U.S., there's more consensus on health care than headlines suggest
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 8 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news:
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In the U.S., there's more consensus on health care than headlines suggest
Beyond the divide: Reporting Americans' surprising consensus on health equity
* Moderator: Lara Salahi, AHCJ Health Beat leader for health equity
* Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, executive director, The Institute for Policy Solutions at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
* Harold Phillips, CEO, National Mi
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Attorney General James Secures $45 Million from Block for Enabling Fraud and Misleading Cash App Users
ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures $45 Million from Block for Enabling Fraud and Misleading Cash App Users
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 45 other attorneys general today secured $45 million from Block, Inc. (Block), the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App, for misleading its users and failing to protect them from scams and fr
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Averett University Announces New Board of Trustee Members
DANVILLE, Virginia, July 10 -- Averett University issued the following news:
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Averett University Announces New Board of Trustee Members
By Bill Dyer
Averett University is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new members to its Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2026. Each of these distinguished individuals will serve a four-year term, concluding in 2030.
In addition, the university recognizes long-time trustee Mary Riddle with the designation of Trustee Emerita. This honor ac
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Bilirakis Makes Important Eastern Mediterranean Policy Speech in Athens
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Bilirakis Makes Important Eastern Mediterranean Policy Speech in Athens
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Athens, Greece - Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance and one of the leading voices in Congress on U.S.-Greece relations, participated this week as a featured speaker at the 30th Annual Government Roundtable hosted by The Economist in Greece. The internationally recognize
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Coalition of Florida Non-profits Sound Alarm Over Harmful Spillover Effects of Governor DeSantis's Order Targeting CAIR
NEW YORK, July 10 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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Coalition of Florida non-profits sound alarm over harmful spillover effects of Governor DeSantis's order targeting CAIR
Amicus brief warns Executive Order 25-244 is chilling free speech, disrupting nonprofit operations, and threatening constitutional rights across Florida
Miami -- Today, seven nonprofit civil society organizations filed an amicus brief in CAIR Fou
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Congressman Bilirakis Announces $13.6 Million Federal Investment to Strengthen Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Bilirakis Announces $13.6 Million Federal Investment to Strengthen Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport
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BROOKSVILLE, FL -Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) today announced that Hernando County has been awarded $13.6 million in federal grant funding to support critical infrastructure improvements at the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport. This significant investment will enhance
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DCCC Adds Florida's 22nd Congressional District To Districts In Play As Democrats Expand Battlefield for 2026 Midterms
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Adds Florida's 22nd Congressional District To Districts In Play As Democrats Expand Battlefield for 2026 Midterms
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DCCC's 2026 offensive target list grows to include FL-22 as Floridians sour on Republicans' record of broken promises and higher prices
Today, the DCCC is expanding House Democrats' Districts in Play for the 2026 election cycle to include Florida's 22nd Congres
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Environmental Defense Fund Appeal Seeks Court Review of Costly, Unsupported Florida Transmission Project That Ignored Lower-cost Alternatives
NEW YORK, July 10 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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EDF appeal seeks court review of costly, unsupported Florida transmission project that ignored lower-cost alternatives
Statement from EDF Attorney, U.S. Clean Energy, Adam Kurland
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Environmental Defense Fund has appealed the Florida Public Service Commission's approval of Florida Power & Light's $782 million Andytown-Oasis Transmission Lines Project to the Florida Supreme Court. As
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FAU Celebrates Six Fulbright Scholars for 2026-27 Academic Year
BOCA RATON, Florida, July 10 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Celebrates Six Fulbright Scholars for 2026-27 Academic Year
By Gisele Galoustian
Florida Atlantic University is proud to announce that six faculty and staff members have received prestigious Fulbright awards for the 2026-27 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. The honorees will pursue t
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FAU: Robert Loredo to Lead Florida Atlantic Center for Quantum Technologies
BOCA RATON, Florida, July 10 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Robert Loredo to Lead Florida Atlantic Center for Quantum Technologies
Robert Loredo has been named the executive director of Florida Atlantic's Center for Quantum Technologies. In this role, Loredo will lead the university's expanding quantum computing efforts as FAU continues to advance its position as Florida's first quantum university, integr
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FAU: Supply Chain Growth Jumps Despite Persistent Cost Pressures
BOCA RATON, Florida, July 10 (TNSrep) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Report: Supply Chain Growth Jumps Despite Persistent Cost Pressures
By Amber Bonefont
Supply chains in the U.S. expanded in June, driven primarily by continued resilient consumer spending despite high inflation, according to a report from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and four other schools.
The June Logistics Managers' In
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First Lady Casey DeSantis Launches Initiative Connecting Faith Communities and Nursing Homes to Provide Companionship and Reassurance that Florida Seniors are not Alone
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 9 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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First Lady Casey DeSantis Launches Initiative Connecting Faith Communities and Nursing Homes to Provide Companionship and Reassurance that Florida Seniors are not Alone
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First Lady Casey DeSantis' new initiative creates opportunities for nursing homes and assisted living communities to partner with local churches, bringing communities together through companionship and meaningful connectio
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Fla. Commerce Dept.: U.S. Department of Labor Awards $40 Million to Expand Registered Apprenticeships Nationally
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 9 -- Florida Department of Commerce issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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U.S. Department of Labor Awards $40 Million to Expand Registered Apprenticeships Nationally
FloridaCommerce was awarded $40 million to support a nationwide incentive program through a consortium led by the State Workforce Board and CareerSource Florida for the defense industrial base, shipbuilding and maritime manufacturing sectors.
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Today, FloridaCommerce announced that
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FPL Customers to Receive One-Time Bill Reduction in September
JUNO BEACH, Florida, July 10 -- Florida Power and Light, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, issued the following news release:
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FPL customers to receive one-time bill reduction in September
Flower Power & Light Company (FPL) customers can expect a one-time bill reduction in September after a final accounting of restoration costs from the historic 2024 hurricane season.
The refund, approved by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) on July 7, will amount to about $8 in savings in Sept
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Ranked #6 in Best States for Doing Business
LANSING, Michigan, July 9 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Michigan Ranked #6 in Best States for Doing Business
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July 9, 2026
Contact: press@michigan.gov
Michigan jumps from 24th in 2019 to 6th in 2026 under Governor Whitmer's leadership, beating Florida, Georgia, and Indiana
LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer celebrated Michigan's No. 6 ranking from CNBC's America's Top States for Business, earning a
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Governor Polis Appoints Kyle W. Brenton to the Colorado Court of Appeals and Dalia D. Labrador to the Arapahoe County Court in the 18th Judicial District
DENVER, Colorado, July 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Appoints Kyle W. Brenton to the Colorado Court of Appeals and Dalia D. Labrador to the Arapahoe County Court in the 18th Judicial District
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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Kyle W. Brenton to the Colorado Court of Appeals. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Gilbert M. Roman, and is effective August 1, 2026. Governor Polis also ap
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Greenberg Traurig Launches Fully Integrated Tax Platform in Milan with Arrival of Luca Marraffa and Team
MIAMI, Florida, July 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Launches Fully Integrated Tax Platform in Milan with Arrival of Luca Marraffa and Team
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MILAN - July 9, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig continues to strengthen its Milan office with the launch of a fully integrated tax offering, combining transactional tax advisory and tax litigation, through the addition of a team led by Luca Marraffa, joining as shareholder
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Groups Challenge Department of Energy's Illegal Orlando Area Coal Plant Extension
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 9 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release:
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Groups Challenge Department of Energy's Illegal Orlando Area Coal Plant Extension
The costs of running the coal plant, over $6 million per month, will likely be passed onto Central Florida families and businesses
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Orlando, FL -- Public interest organizations are challenging the Department of Energy's (DOE) illegal emergency order extending the life of the 39-year-old Stanton coal plant in Orlando. Th
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Hirshhorn Museum Partners With Art Bridges Foundation to Announce 51 Museums in Landmark National Loans Program, Including Joslyn Art Museum in Nebraska
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release:
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Hirshhorn Museum Partners with Art Bridges Foundation to Announce 51 Museums in Landmark National Loans Program
"50 for 50" Will Place American Art from the Hirshhorn Collection in Every U.S. State and Puerto Rico Selected by Each Institution for Multiyear Loans
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The Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Art Bridges Foundation have chosen the 51 institutions that will participa
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House Ethics Committee Issues Report on North Miami Beach (Fla.) Mayor Joseph in Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Probe
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The House Ethics Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-693) on the conduct of North Miami Beach, Florida, Mayor Michael Joseph, a witness who was called to provide documents and testimony in an ongoing House Investigative Subcommittee probe into allegations concerning Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Florida. The report was advanced by Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, on June 10, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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The Committee on Ethics (Committee) submits this report p
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House Ethics Committee Issues Report on Political Campaign Consultant Roos in Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Probe
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The House Ethics Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-693) on the conduct of Hector Roos, a political campaign consultant who was subpoenaed as a witness by the House Investigative Subcommittee to provide documents and testimony regarding the campaign finance allegations surrounding Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Florida. The report was advanced by Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, on June 10, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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The Committee on Ethics (Committee) submi
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Cutter Venturous to arrive at new homeport in Portsmouth
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Cutter Venturous to arrive at new homeport in Portsmouth
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. -The Coast Guard is scheduled to welcome the Reliance-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Venturous (WMEC 625) to its new homeport at Base Portsmouth, July 10, 2026.
WHO: U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area senior officer; Cmdr. Catherine Middleton, commanding officer of Coast Gu
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Minutes for April 17, 2026 JEA general membership meeting
MANHATTAN, Kansas, July 6 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news:
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Minutes for April 17, 2026 JEA general membership meeting
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JEA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
April 17, 2026 - 8 a.m. CDT
Room 101 FG, Level 12, at the Minneapolis Convention Center
I. Call to order - Val Kibler, MJE
President Val Kibler called the meeting to order at 8 a.m.
II. Roll call - Shari Chumley, MJE
Board members, committee chairs, JEA staff and state dire
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National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Legal Center VP Militos Testifies Before Senate Finance Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions and Family Policy released the following testimony by Elizabeth Militos, vice president and executive director of the National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Legal Center, from a June 24, 2026, hearing entitled "The Future of Social Security":
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Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Sanders, and Members of the Senate Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy, On behalf of th
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NUWC Division Newport engineer wins 2025 Rosenblatt Young Naval Engineer Award from American Society of Naval Engineers
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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NUWC Division Newport engineer wins 2025 Rosenblatt Young Naval Engineer Award from American Society of Naval Engineers
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NEWPORT, R.I. - A Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport engineer recently was selected as the winner of the 2025 Rosenblatt Young Naval Engineer Award from the American Society of Naval Engineers for his outstanding contributions to the success and advancement of acoustic
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Personalized Medicine Coalition Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Reform Prior Authorization for Laboratory Testing
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Personalized Medicine Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing concerns related to the Medicare and Medicaid Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs proposed rule. PMC urged the agency to focus on reforming prior authorization practices, which they assert delay patient access to personalized medicine and increase provider burdens, particularl
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Senator Moody Secures Nearly $2 Billion in FEMA Recovery Assistance for Florida Communities Hit by Major Hurricanes
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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Senator Moody Secures Nearly $2 Billion in FEMA Recovery Assistance for Florida Communities Hit by Major Hurricanes
PUNTA GORDA, Fla.--Senator Ashley Moody continues working to secure long-sought FEMA assistance funds for Florida communities recovering after being hit by major hurricanes. Senator Moody has now secured nearly $2 billion in total funds statewide. Senator Moody sec
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South Florida Veterans Affairs Foundation for Research & Education Urges OMB to Safeguard Veteran Research Funding Integrity
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The South Florida Veterans Affairs Foundation for Research and Education Inc., Miami, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing concerns over proposed revisions to federal grant administration under Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The nonprofit, which supports VA healthcare systems in Miami, Orlando, and West Palm Beach, cautions that the proposed rule could funda
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State Dept.: Update on the Trump Administration's Continued Delivery of Life-Saving U.S. Assistance to Venezuela
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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Update on the Trump Administration's Continued Delivery of Life-Saving U.S. Assistance to Venezuela
Less than two weeks into the response to the devastating June 24 earthquakes, the Trump Administration continues to coordinate a massive humanitarian response to support the Venezuelan people. Through a swift, comprehensive, whole-of-government response - now reinforced by a new humanitarian
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Statistical Summary of 15-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release:
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Statistical Summary of 15-Month Campaign Activity of the 2025-2026 Election Cycle
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Congressional candidates collected $2.1 billion and disbursed $1.3 billion, political parties received $1.1 billion and spent $824.8 million, and political action committees (PACs) raised $6.3 billion and spent $4.8 billion, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission that cover
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Study Reveals How Lung Tumors 'Hack' Into Nervous System to Starve the Body
NEW YORK, July 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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Study Reveals How Lung Tumors 'Hack' Into Nervous System to Starve the Body
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C achexia is a condition in which patients affected by cancer or other chronic diseases become sick and lose weight. The condition often involves brain-related symptoms of sickness, such as loss of appetite, which can lead to loss of muscle and ofte
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SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Maritess 'Tess' Bernardo, DNP, Named Interim Dean of the College of Nursing
SYRACUSE, New York, July 10 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
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Maritess "Tess" Bernardo, DNP, named interim dean of the College of Nursing
Maritess "Tess" Bernardo, DNP, MSN-Ed, BSN, RN, CNE, PCCN, has been named interim dean of the College of Nursing, effective July 1.
Bernardo, who currently serves as program director of the College's RN-BS program and clinical assistant professor, assumes leadership of the college with mo
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Survey: Women Frequently Substitute Cannabis for Prescription Drugs to Manage Anxiety, Depression
WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release:
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Survey: Women Frequently Substitute Cannabis for Prescription Drugs to Manage Anxiety, Depression
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San Diego, CA: Middle-aged women frequently acknowledge using cannabis products in place of prescription medications to manage their anxiety and/or depression, according to survey data published in the journal Health Science Reports.
Researchers a
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U.S. Army & the Golden Dome Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13264) by defense policy analyst Hannah D. Dennis and military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert:
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The U.S. Army and the Golden Dome Program
What Is Golden Dome?
The Golden Dome for America (Golden Dome) - initially known as the Iron Dome for America - refers to an integrated homeland air and missile defense system being developed by the Department of Defense (DOD),
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University of South Florida-St. Petersburg: Bulls in the Burg July 2026 Community Relations Roundup
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 10 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news:
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Bulls In The Burg July 2026 Community Relations Roundup
USF St. Petersburg aims to integrate seamlessly into the fabric of the Tampa Bay region, enhancing opportunities for students, businesses and the public. This community roundup series highlights the ways that USF faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community. If you'd like to engage with USF
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Wasserman Schultz, Swim Safety Advocates Highlight Drowning Prevention Efforts
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Wasserman Schultz, Swim Safety Advocates Highlight Drowning Prevention Efforts
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North Lauderdale, FL - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) convened pool safety advocates from Boys & Girls Club of Broward County, Broward Swim Central, Safe Kids Broward, Diversified Swimming Inc., and Every Child A Swimmer to spotlight recent drownings in South Florida and offer solutions to
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