Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida
3 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Named to Crain's Chicago Business 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law List
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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3 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Named to Crain's Chicago Business 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law List
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CHICAGO - Aug. 17, 2026 - Michael J. Baum, Meredith L. Katz, and Charles J. Kolin, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Chicago office, were named 2026 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law by Crain's Chicago Busine
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Akerman Advises Red Violet Inc. on $115 Million Underwritten Public Offering of Common Stock, Including Full Exercise of Underwriters' Option
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 18 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akerman Advises Red Violet, Inc. on $115 Million Underwritten Public Offering of Common Stock, Including Full Exercise of Underwriters' Option
Akerman represented Red Violet, Inc. (NASDAQ:RDVT), a leading identity intelligence and analytics company, in its $115 million underwritten public offering of common stock, including an exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional sha
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Alzheimer's Pathobiome Initiative Urges National Plan to Prioritize Infectious and Immune Mechanisms in Alzheimer's Disease Research and Precision Medicine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Response to Request for Information Comprehensive Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease Docket: HHS-ASPE-2026-0298 Submitting Organizations:
Alzheimer's Pathobiome Initiative Consortium (AlzPI)
Pathobiome Research Center and The Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
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America's Credit Unions, 47 Co-Signers Issues Letter to Senate Leadership
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 21, 2026
The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Charles Schumer
Minority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025
Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer:
On
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American Academy of Pediatrics Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Children and Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AAP Headquarters 345 Park Blvd Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630/626-6000 Fax: 847/434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org www.aap.org Reply to AAP Washington Office 601 13th St NW, Suite 400N Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/347-8600 E-mail: kids1st@aap.org Executive Committee President Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP President-Elect T
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Association for Ecosystem Research Centers: OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Grants Sparks Concerns Over Scientific Integrity and Global Collaboration
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2026
President Joel C. Trexler, PhD Coastal and Marine Laboratory Florida State University 3618 Coastal Highway 98 St Teresa, FL 32358 (305) 926-8181 jtrexler@fsu.edu
Past President William H. McDowell, PhD Institute of Environment Florida International University 11200 SW 8th Street, OE 148 Miami, FL 3
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Boom Supersonic Demonstrates Boomless Cruise Enabling Quiet Supersonic Flights Over Land
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
EXHIBIT 40
Boom Supersonic Announces Boomless Cruise
boomsupersonic.com/press-release/boomless-cruise-announcement
Feb 10, 2025
XB-1 test plane demonstrated supersonic flight with no audible sonic boom. Boomless Cruise enables flights up to 50% faster over land and 2X faster over water on Overture supersonic airliner.
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CAIR-NY Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Hate Vandalism Targeting Mosque Site on Long Island
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-NY Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Hate Vandalism Targeting Mosque Site on Long Island
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on local, state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate reported hate vandalism targeting a mosque site on Long Isl
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Center for Security Policy Director Shideler Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following testimony by Kyle Shideler, director and senior analyst for homeland security and counterterrorism at the Center for Security Policy, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America":
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Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Whitehouse, Distinguished Senators:
I would like to thank you for
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Central Penn College Education Foundation Names Meredith Smith Executive Director
SUMMERDALE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Central Penn College posted the following news:
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Central Penn College Education Foundation Names Meredith Smith Executive Director
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The Central Penn College Education Foundation has named experienced nonprofit leader Meredith N. Smith as its new executive director. Smith will lead the Foundation's efforts to expand scholarship opportunities, build community and donor partnerships, secure grant funding and invest in student success at Central Penn Co
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Composting initiative launches to reduce food waste and support urban agriculture in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 17 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news:
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Composting initiative launches to reduce food waste and support urban agriculture in St. Petersburg
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By Matthew Cimitile, University Communications and Marketing
A partnership between the University of South Florida St. Petersburg and the City of St. Petersburg has brought an industrial-sized composter to campus to process food waste and produce nutrient-rich compost f
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Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Attends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of AAR's New Airframe MRO Facility Expansion
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Attends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of AAR's New Airframe MRO Facility Expansion
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MIAMI, FL \- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, attends ribbon cutting ceremony of AAR's new airframe MRO facility expansion.
"It is
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Disabled veterans gather in Orlando, Florida, to tackle critical issues at annual national convention
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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Disabled veterans gather in Orlando, Florida, to tackle critical issues at annual national convention
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans) held its annual national convention Aug. 1-4 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Paul R. Lawrence, second-in-command and chief operating officer for the nation's second-largest federal depar
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Fairfax-based founder wins $10K in pitch contest for veterans in Orlando
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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Fairfax-based founder wins $10K in pitch contest for veterans in Orlando
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A Fairfax, Virginia, based Army veteran and the co-founder of NextStepCare secured $10,000 in non-dilutive funding in a special pitch competition hosted by DAV (Disabled American Veterans), the congressionally chartered voice of America's disabled veterans.
Dr. Jeremy Dublon is a distinguished podia
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FAU Foundation Raises $70M in 2026 Fiscal Year
BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 18 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Foundation Raises $70M in 2026 Fiscal Year
By Kristine Gobbo
The Florida Atlantic University Foundation (FAUF) raised more than $70 million from nearly 10,000 donors at the close of the 2026 fiscal year, marking one of the top five fundraising totals in the university's history.
"This milestone reflects the extraordinary generosity of the m
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Florida Health Centers Warn Proposed Federal Grant Rule Could Disrupt Care and Increase Costs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Florida Association of Community Health Centers - OMB-2026-0034 Comments
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P a g e
July 9, 2026
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA www.regulations.gov
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
RE: Comments on OMB-2026-0034-0001, Regulation for
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Ford Motor Co. donates vehicles to help veterans access health care
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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Ford Motor Co. donates vehicles to help veterans access health care
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has announced a generous $200,000 donation from Ford Motor Co. to help support free transportation to medical appointments for America's ill and injured veterans. A special check presentation took place Aug. 1 at the 2026 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, F
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FSU: CEO of N.C. Convenience Store Chain to Receive Recent Alumni Achievement Award
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 18 -- The Florida State University College of Business issued the following news:
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CEO of N.C. convenience store chain to receive Recent Alumni Achievement Award
Cody Lewis still touts a transformative trip to Omaha, Nebraska, as an undergraduate student in the Herbert Wertheim College of Business at Florida State University.
Lewis and classmates visited Berkshire Hathaway, the Fortune 500 conglomerate of legendary investor Warren Buffett.
"I got to pick his
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GAO Denies AFCO Global Solutions Protest of NIH Call Center Award to CFocus
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest by AFCO LLC dba AFCO Global Solutions challenging the issuance of an order to cFocus Software Inc., Miami, Florida, for emergency customer service call center support services for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health.
The NIH issued the solicitation in March using Federal Supply Schedule procedures. The contract called for customer service support for general and emergency
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GAO Denies Crowley Protest Against Navy Ship Procurement Solicitation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest by Crowley Government Services Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, challenging the terms of a U.S. Navy solicitation for a vehicle construction manager to procure up to eight ships for the Navy's medium landing ship program. GAO issued its decision June 30, 2026.
Crowley argued that the solicitation imposed unreasonable risks, departed from customary commercial practices and did not give companies enough time to prepare p
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GAO Denies J Caye Premier Dining Protest Over Air Force Cafeteria Contract Priority
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The General Accountability Office has denied a protest by J Caye Premier Dining Inc., a small business based in Houston, Texas, challenging the U.S. Air Force's decision to give priority to Florida's state licensing agency under the Randolph-Sheppard Act in a solicitation for mess attendant services at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.
J Caye Premier Dining argued that the priority for blind vendors was improper because the contractor would not operate or manage the dining
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GAO Denies SPARC J.V. Protest of Navy Courseware Contract Requirement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest by SPARC J.V. LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business in Orlando, Florida, challenging a U.S. Navy requirement for companies seeking contracts to revise and maintain pilot and aircrew courseware.
SPARC protested the terms of a Navy solicitation issued for multiple indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts covering courseware revision and maintenance services. The company argued that the solici
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Georgia State Names Director of Athletic Bands, Associate Director of Bands
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Georgia State Names Director of Athletic Bands, Associate Director of Bands
The Georgia State University School of Music has named T. Devin Reid (M.Mu. '15) as director of athletic bands and associate director of bands, effective fall 2026. Reid has held both positions on an interim basis since June 2025, and the appointment makes his leadership permanent.
In these roles, Reid leads the Panther Band, condu
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Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026
LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Georgian Court University posted the following news:
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Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026
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Enrollment gains include strong transfer numbers and continued demand for nursing programs.
Georgian Court University will welcome a growing class of new students when fall classes begin Tuesday, September 8, with freshman and transfer enrollment both increasing for the 2026-27 academic year.
The university expects to
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Greenberg Traurig's Lori Cohen Named to Benchmark Litigation's 2026 'Top 10 Women in Litigation' List
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Lori Cohen Named to Benchmark Litigation's 2026 'Top 10 Women in Litigation' List
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ATLANTA - Aug. 17, 2026 - Lori G. Cohen, vice chair of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and co-chair of the firm's Global Litigation Practice and Trial Practice, was named to Benchmark Litigation's 2026 "Top 10 Women in Litigation" list, part of the publication'
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Holland & Knight Advises Miami-Dade County Public School Board in 99-Year Ground Lease for Affordable Housing Development
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Advises Miami-Dade County Public School Board in 99-Year Ground Lease for Affordable Housing Development
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MIAMI (August 17, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented the Miami-Dade County Public School Board in the negotiation and documentation of a 99-year ground lease and master development agreement with Atlantic Pacific Communities LLC for the redevelo
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How to better forecast once-in-a-millennium weather events
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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How to better forecast once-in-a-millennium weather events
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For all that day-to-day weather predictions have improved, it remains a challenge to forecast events that might happen once in 1,000 years-like the deadliest heat waves.
Traditional supercomputer-based models can forecast these events, but they require a lot of time and energy. Meanwhile, newer forecasting models, based on artificial intellig
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Jewish Members of Congress Condemn Antisemitic Attacks in Florida Republican Primary
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Jewish Members of Congress Condemn Antisemitic Attacks in Florida Republican Primary
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We are Democratic Members of Congress and proud Jewish Americans. We don't agree with Randy Fine on much, if anything, and have condemned his racist, Islamophobic statements.
But the grotesque, antisemitic campaign video posted by Republican Daniel Bilzerian has no place in America. We unequivocally condemn B
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Life in the deep Atlantic depends on the Labrador Sea
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Life in the deep Atlantic depends on the Labrador Sea
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Researchers have pinpointed the source of oxygen that sustains deep sea life in the North Atlantic Ocean: the churning waters in the Labrador Sea.
The study, published in Nature Geoscience on Aug. 17, gives heightened significance to the Labrador Sea, sandwiched between Greenland and Newfoundland. There, waters from the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circ
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LULAC Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Prevent Coverage Loss Among Latino and Vulnerable Populations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
League of United Latin American Citizens
1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
ROMAN PALOMARES
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
JUAN PROANO
NATIONAL OFFICERS
Domingo Garcia Immediate Past President
Maggie Rivera Treasurer
Aiden Roach Youth
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Marine Industry Mourns the Passing of Industry Leader Noel Osborne
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Marine Industry Mourns the Passing of Industry Leader Noel Osborne
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NMMA joins the recreational boating industry in mourning the passing of longtime marine industry leader, dealer and consultant Noel Osborne, who died Aug. 7 at age 89.
Osborne spent decades in the recreational boating industry, building a career that spanned boat retailing, dealer educat
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Max Allen, senior vice president and chief of staff, announces retirement
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 16 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Max Allen, senior vice president and chief of staff, announces retirement
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Max Allen, Clemson University's longtime senior vice president and chief of staff, will retire from Clemson University, effective August 31, 2026. Since joining Clemson in 2015, Allen has played a pivotal role in advancing the University's strategic priorities while strengthening its reputation and national visibility.
As chief o
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Merritt Island Wildlife Association Opposes FAA Proposal to Waive Environmental Protections for Space Operations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Merritt Island Wildlife Association
PO Box 2683
Titusville, FL 32781
321-861-2377
August 17, 2026
Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration
Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-8614: Proposing to Waive Environmental Protections for Commercial Space Licensing
The Merritt Island Wildlif
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More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release:
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More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines
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"Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing and spa
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More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 17 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release:
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More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines
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Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing
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NUWC Division Newport employees mentor four middle school teams in 2026 International SeaPerch Challenge
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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NUWC Division Newport employees mentor four middle school teams in 2026 International SeaPerch Challenge
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For many years, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport engineers and scientists have been encouraging the next generation of inventors and researchers through SeaPerch, an underwater robotics program for students in grades 5 through 12. This year, four of those spon
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Rapid Genome Sequencing Could Help More NICU Babies, if Key Barriers are Addressed
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 17 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Rapid Genome Sequencing Could Help More NICU Babies, if Key Barriers are Addressed
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Rapid genome sequencing can deliver life-saving diagnoses for critically ill infants, but uncertainty about who should be tested and how to interpret unclear genetic findings continues to limit its impact. Miller School researchers are working to solve both challenges.
A baby is in the neonatal inte
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Record enrollment propels Florida Poly into new era of growth
LAKELAND, Florida, Aug. 17 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release:
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Record enrollment propels Florida Poly into new era of growth
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Florida Polytechnic University soared into the 2026-27 academic year on Monday, Aug. 17, welcoming a record enrollment of 2,342 students. The milestone represents a remarkable 35% increase in total student enrollment over the last two years, up from over 1,900 students in 2025 and more than 1,700 in 2024, further solidifying Flo
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Rep. Frankel, 113 Co-Signers Issue Letter to OMB Director Vought
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, with 113 co-signers issued the following letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 29, 2026
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Dear Director Vought,
We write regarding reports that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD
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Rep. Frankel, 7 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Florida State Surgeon General Ladapo
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, with seven co-signers issued the following letter to Florida State Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 13, 2026
Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD
State Surgeon General of Florida
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Dear Dr. Ladapo:
We write to urge the Florida Department of Health (FL DOH) to ensure that federal HIV prevention funding continues to reach Florida's community-bas
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Rep. Steube Introduces GATOR Act After Fatal Central Florida Alligator Attack
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Steube Introduces GATOR Act After Fatal Central Florida Alligator Attack
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WASHINGTON-U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the Gathering Alligator Treatment, Oversight, and Response Act of 2026, or the GATOR Act, legislation that requires the Comptroller General and the Department of the Interior to study how a decades-old federal species listing affects the ability of st
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Sen. Rick Scott Congratulates Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella on Taking Office, Expresses Support for Colombian People
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Congratulates Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella on Taking Office, Expresses Support for Colombian People
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, congratulating him on his recent inauguration and offered his condolences following the recent earthquake that has claimed nearly 300 lives so far.
Senator
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Senate Foreign Relations Ranking Member Shaheen, Colleagues Urge Secretary Rubio to Restore Funding to Protect American Livestock From New World Screwworm
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026:
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Ranking Member Shaheen, Colleagues Urge Secretary Rubio to Restore Funding to Protect American Livestock from New World Screwworm
Last week, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Ben Lujan (D-NM), Mark Kelly (D-AZ) an
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Skills2Compete Colorado Issues Criticism Over Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Citing Inaccurate Evidence and Potential Coverage Losses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Skills2Compete-Colorado
Colorado affiliate of the National Skills Coalition
Coordinated by the Colorado Center on Law and Policy
https://copolicy.org/skills2compete/ | cbrennan@copolicy.org
Submitted online via Regulations.gov July 31, 2026 Mr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department
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South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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South Carolina student named DAV's top youth volunteer, earns $30K scholarship
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has named Noah Omura of Columbia, South Carolina, as the recipient of the 2026 DAV Scholarships' top prize of $30,000. Omura was recognized Aug. 1 during the 2026 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Orlando, Florida.
The DAV Scholarships honor 15 students
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STING 3.0 Tour is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m.
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Aug. 17 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news:
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STING 3.0 Tour is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m.
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Seventeen-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist STING is bringing his highly revered "STING 3.0" Tour, presented by the Cherrytree Music Company, to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.
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Turning Values Into Action: Flagler Launches World's First Earth Charter Campus Chapter
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Aug. 17 -- Flagler College posted the following news:
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Turning Values Into Action: Flagler Launches World's First Earth Charter Campus Chapter
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The chapter grew from an unexpected connection between Dr. Paula Seymour, associate professor of social entrepreneurship and coordinator of Flagler's Social Entrepreneurship Program, and Michael Bracken, chair of the Earth Charter International Board and president of Medcom Benefit Solutions. Bracken introduced Seymour t
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UCF Pegasus Palooza 2026 Kicks Off Aug. 23
ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 17 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF Pegasus Palooza 2026 Kicks Off Aug. 23
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There's nothing quite like the start of a new semester at UCF. With Fall 2026 classes beginning Aug. 24, Pegasus Palooza, UCF's annual welcome week, kicks things off with events and activities that bring new and returning Knights together across campuses.
From signature UCF traditions to opportunities to meet new people, get involved and have some fun
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United Campus Workers Southeast Union Opposes OMB Proposed Rule Threatening Federal Research Funding and Scientific Integrity
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
RE: Docket OMB-2026-0034
Comment on OMB Proposed Rule on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
United Campus Workers Southeast (UCWSE) Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3821 opposes the OMB Proposed Rule on Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. We are a wall-to-wall union representing over five th
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University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute: Energy and Chemicals Leader Luis Sierra Joins EPIC Advisory Group
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 18 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news:
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Energy and Chemicals Leader Luis Sierra Joins EPIC Advisory Group
Sierra joins the group drawn from EPIC's extensive network of experts who provide strategic counsel to EPIC leadership.
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The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) is proud to announce that UChicago Booth alumnus and global leader in the energy and chemicals space Luis Sierra (MBA'90) has join
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