Wednesday - September 9, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida

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71 Conservation Groups Urges Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to Discontinue Virginia Offshore Mining Lease Sale
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 21, 2026 Geoffrey Wikel Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Office of Strategic Resources Marine Minerals Division 45600 Woodland Road Sterling, Virginia, 20166 Re: Commercial Leasing for Outer Continental Shelf Minerals Offshore the Commonwealth of Virginia - Request for Information and Interest: Docket No. B  more
Air Line Pilots Association Urges FAA to Conduct Full Environmental Impact Statement for Gulf Reentries
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 28, 2026 Stacey Zee Manager, Operations Support Branch Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Ave SW, Suite 325 Washington D.C. 20591 RE: Reditus Space ENOS Capsule Environmental Assessment [Dockett: FAA-2026-9581] Dear Ms. Zee: The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), representing m  more
Apotex Supports Policies to Boost Domestic Production and Supply Chain Resilience
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. _______________________________________________________________ Apotex Corp., , 2400 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 400, Weston, FLA 33326 Tel: (954) 384-8007 Fax: (954) 385-8518 www.apotex.com August 31, 2026 Administrator Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore,  more
ASC Quality Collaboration Urges CMS to Make Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patient Outcome Reporting Voluntary
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 9, 2024 August 31, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services ATTN: CMS-1850-P Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re CMS-1850-P: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System  more
Attorney General Griffin Co-Leads Letter Urging Congress to Repeal Unconstitutional Provisions in the National Firearms Act
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Co-Leads Letter Urging Congress to Repeal Unconstitutional Provisions in the National Firearms Act * #Griffin: 'The right to bear arms is central to our freedom, and I urge Congress to protect that right' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after co-leading a letter to congressional leadership urging Congress to repea  more
David Boland Inc. Urges SBA to Retain Receipt-Based Standard for Commercial Construction
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. GENERAL CONTRACTOR P.O. Box 1870, Titusville, Florida 32781-1870 321-269-1345 FAX 321-268-0577 License FL CGC 004295 30 August 2026 Ryan Lambert Associate Administrator U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Government Contracting and Business Development 409 Third Street SW Mail Code 6530 Washington, DC 20416 Sub  more
DOD Fort Worth District seeks proposals for Juvenile Sportfish Community and Habitat Suitability in Florida Bay
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Fort Worth District, seeks proposals for a grant program focusing on Juvenile Sportfish Community and Habitat Suitability in Florida Bay. This initiative aims to enhance the understanding of juvenile sportfish populations and their habitats, contributing to the long-term management and conservation of aquatic ecosystems in the region. Eligible applicants include state and tribal agencies, institutions of higher education, and no  more
DOD seeks proposals for aquatic fauna and primary production in the Florida Everglades
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense, through its Fort Worth District, seeks proposals for projects focused on aquatic fauna and primary production in the Florida Everglades. This grant opportunity aims to support research and initiatives that enhance the understanding and management of aquatic ecosystems within this unique environmental habitat. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and other entities with a demonstrated capacity to condu  more
DOD seeks proposals for Wading Bird Response to Ecosystem Restoration in Southwest Florida
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense, through its Fort Worth District, seeks proposals for a grant aimed at studying the response of wading birds to ongoing ecosystem restoration efforts in Southwest Florida. This initiative is designed to gather critical data that will inform conservation strategies and enhance the understanding of the ecological implications of restoration projects in this biodiverse region. The funding available for this project ranges from $250,000 to $2.0   more
Eckerd College welcomes its newest shark expert
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 7 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd College welcomes its newest shark expert * John Hlavin, Ph.D., is a new assistant professor of marine science at Eckerd College this fall. Photo by Penh Alicandro '22 Students have already begun reaching out to Eckerd College's newest marine science faculty member about a shark lab that doesn't quite exist yet. After the retirement of Professor Emeritus of Marine Science & Biology William A. Szelisto  more
Francis Marion University Physics Professor Jokisch Urges NRC to Align Dosimetry Definitions with International Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-001 To Whom It May Concern: On the following pages I offer comments on the NRC proposed rule "Reforming and Modernizing the NRC's Radiation Protection Framework" (Docket ID NRC-2025-1140). I am a Professor of Physics in the Department of Physics a  more
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Four to the South Broward Hospital District
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Four to the South Broward Hospital District * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Brad Friedman, Douglas Harrison, Steven Harvey, and Diana Taub to the South Broward Hospital District. Brad Friedman Friedman is the President and Owner of Artisan Foods Catering, Inc. Active in his community, he has served as a m  more
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Three to the North Broward Hospital
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Three to the North Broward Hospital * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Stacy Angier, Ray Berry, and Jennifer Nicole to the North Broward Hospital District. Stacy Angier Angier is the Owner of A Plus Educational Consultants. Additionally, she serves as a part-time Finance Person for Ocean Fresh Seafood of Cent  more
Interdiction of Narco-Terrorist Refueling Vessel, Sept. 5, 2026
DORAL, Florida, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Interdiction of Narco-Terrorist Refueling Vessel, Sept. 5, 2026 * On Sept. 5, at the direction of U.S. Southern Command, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) forces successfully interdicted a multi-vessel floating refueling station in support of illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were operating in sup  more
Meet Captain Millie, ETSU's explosives detection dog
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 7 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Meet Captain Millie, ETSU's explosives detection dog * There's a new member of the ETSU Police Department helping keep the Buccaneer community safe: Captain Millie, an explosives detection dog. Millie is a red Labrador Retriever who joined ETSU after months of preparation and training. She has been training since she was 8 weeks old and celebrated her first birthday on June 25. Millie was t  more
New Knight to Know: Niko DeStefano '30
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * New Knight to Know: Niko DeStefano '30 * Hometown: Bridgeport, Pa. Major: Health Sciences Are there any extracurriculars you plan on joining or are already a part of (i.e. any of Arcadia's athletic teams)? I'm a member of the men's swim team. What are some of your hobbies? I coach swimming and water polo a lot. I also enjoy hiking and taking my dogs on long walks. What is your proudest accomplishment  more
Prime Line Distributors, Inc. and Ferrarini USA, Inc. Recall Imported Ready-To-Eat Pork Guanciale Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert: * * * Prime Line Distributors, Inc. and Ferrarini USA, Inc. Recall Imported Ready-To-Eat Pork Guanciale Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination * WASHINGTON, Sept. 06, 2026 - Prime Line Distributors, Inc., a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., firm, and Ferrarini USA, Inc., a Hoboken, N.J., firm, are recalling approximately 1,513 pounds of imported ready-to-eat (RTE) p  more
Report From Texas Public Policy Foundation: A Legal-Political-Historical Approach to the Protection of the Fundamental Rights and Duties of Parents
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (TNSCrpt) -- Toward an Office of Parental Rights in Texas: A Legal-Political-Historical Approach to the Protection of the Fundamental Rights and Duties of Parents - A report from Texas Public Policy Foundation - September 2026 (48 pages) - Authored by Noah Torres * * * Introduction ... 3 By What Right?: Parents, Children, and Decision-Making Authority ... 3 Parental Rights as Natural Rights in the Texas Constitution: Natural Parental Primacy, its Premises, Legal History,   more
Synovus Park to Become Pinnacle Park Beginning in 2027
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 6 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Synovus Park to Become Pinnacle Park Beginning in 2027 * Home of the Columbus Clingstones to take on new name as partnership enters next chapter COLUMBUS, Ga., Sep. 6, 2026 - The Columbus Clingstones and Pinnacle Financial Partners today anno  more
University of Miami Vice Chairman Casiano Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Fifty Percent Cut to Modifier Twenty-Five Evaluation and Management Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. DATE: August 29, 2026 TO: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P / Docket CMS-2026-2377 FROM: Roy R. Casiano, MD, FACS, FARS Professor & Vice Chairman Chief, Rhinology & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery University of Miami Miller School of Medicine /   more