Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida
16 Social Work Educators, Scholars Urge Education Department to Resolve Federal Link Obstacles for Emerging Accrediting Bodies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket ID: ED-2025-OPE-1042
September 14, 2026
Office of Postsecondary Education
United States Department of Education
Re: Proposed Rule - Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization: The Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies; Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended, Stud
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2026 Faculty Awards Celebrate Excellence Across the Miller School of Medicine and UHealth
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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2026 Faculty Awards Celebrate Excellence Across the Miller School of Medicine and UHealth
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2026 Miller School/UHealth Faculty Awards at a Glance
* The ceremony recognized faculty excellence across leadership, education, research, mentorship, community engagement and patient care.
* Award recipients represented departments, institutes and programs across the Miller School and U
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310th Soldier's 42-year journey to service in the Army Reserve
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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310th Soldier's 42-year journey to service in the Army Reserve
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CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. -
CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. - The Army Reserve has groups entering its ranks at many stages in their careers: fresh out of high school, newly graduated from college, or, more often, later in life.
Supporting this increasingly common later-life transition, the Army has increased its maximum non-prior-service
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73 Advocacy Organizations Urge U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to Remove Inquiries Exceeding Core Statutory Family Relationship Determinations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 14, 2026
USCIS
John R. Pfirrmann-Powell
Acting Deputy Chief
Office of Policy and Strategy
Regulatory Coordination Division
RE: Sign-On Letter Opposing Proposed Changes to Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative -- OMB No. 1615-0012; Docket ID USCIS 2007-0037 Dear Acting Deputy Chief Pfirrmann-Powell: The un
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AI in Pulmonary Medicine: What Works Now and What Still Needs Proof
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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AI in Pulmonary Medicine: What Works Now and What Still Needs Proof
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Dr. Shirin Shafazand, the inaugural faculty director for the Miller School of Medicine's Office of AI, argues artificial intelligence is helping clinicians analyze pulmonary imaging and other complex data, but local validation, human oversight and stronger evidence are essential.
Key Takeaways
* Pulmonary imag
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Alumna turns initiative into impact for real estate technology
LAKELAND, Florida, Sept. 16 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release:
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Alumna turns initiative into impact for real estate technology
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Just two years after graduating from Florida Polytechnic University, Melia Rodriguez '24 is putting her skills to work on technology used by one of the world's leading providers of real estate data and analytics. As a software engineer at CoStar Group in Richmond, Virginia, she develops tools that help support critical busines
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Artera Urges CMS to Refrain From Imposing Certification Mandates on Non-Laboratory Sites Using Authorized Image Analysis Software
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
650-239-7018 www.artera.ai
1 September 14, 2026 Via Regulations.gov The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-3485-NC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Request for Information: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendm
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ASGE Urges CMS to Refine Medicare Enrollment and Revocation Policies to Protect Legitimate Providers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
3300 Woodcreek Drive Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 630-573-0600 / 630-963-8607 fax info@asge.org / www.asge.org
August 31, 2026
Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
US Department of Health & Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20543
Re: Calendar Year 2027 Ho
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Assistant professor of anthropology publishes new co-edited book exploring the relationships between humans and animals across generations
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 16 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Assistant professor of anthropology publishes new co-edited book exploring the relationships between humans and animals across generations
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A new book co-edited by Jessica Jenkins, assistant professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, explores how human-animal interactions have shaped political systems, social frameworks, ritual practices and daily life in the southeaste
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Award-winning Wertheim College teacher, healthcare scholar embraces visibility, FSU
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Award-winning Wertheim College teacher, healthcare scholar embraces visibility, FSU
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#Key Points
* Riley Krotz is an assistant professor in the Herbert Wertheim College of Business who primarily studies complex challenges at the intersection of healthcare, frontline employee management and public policy, with an emphasis on getting people to donate blood and save lives.
* A charismatic professor
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BermudAir Becomes Second Embraer E-Freighter Operator
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, Sept. 17 -- Embraer, a producer of commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircraft, issued the following news:
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BermudAir Becomes the Second Embraer E-Freighter Operator
Leased by Regional One, the aircraft will be the first one operating in the Americas
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Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, September 16, 2026 - Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ; B3: EMBJ3) and Regional One announced today that BermudAir has become the second operator worldwide of the Embraer E-Freigh
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Bilirakis Celebrates House Passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Bilirakis Celebrates House Passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) applauded House passage of the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, legislation he supports to ensure Americans continue to have access to AM radio in new vehicles. AM radio remains an important source of news, weather, emergency information, and community programming
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BuildStrong America Urges HUD to Fully Fund Mitigation and Update Rebuilding Standards in Disaster Recovery Formula
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
901 7th St NW #200 Washington, DC 20001
September 11, 2026 SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY: http://www.regulations.gov and Disaster_Recovery@hud.gov
Regulations Division Office of General Counsel Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 Re: Comments of BuildStrong Americ
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CAIR Welcomes Rhode Island Resolution Rejecting Anti-Islam Hate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR Welcomes Rhode Island Resolution Rejecting Anti-Islam Hate
September 16, 2026
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the approval of the "Hate Has No Place Resolution" by leaders in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
The South Kingstown Town Council passed the resolution on Monday night follo
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CAIR, CAIR-FL, Internationalist Law Center Condemn Arrest of Human Rights Lawyer Noura Erakat at a Palm Beach County Hearing for Speaking Against Israel Bonds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR, CAIR-FL, Internationalist Law Center Condemn Arrest of Human Rights Lawyer Noura Erakat at a Palm Beach County Hearing for Speaking Against Israel Bonds
September 16, 2026
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), its Florida chapter (CAIR-FL), and the Internationalist Law Center today condemned the arrest of human rights attorney Noura Erakat after she spoke against Israe
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Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Hold First-Ever Congressional Hearing on Menopause
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
Chairman Rick Scott, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand Hold First-Ever Congressional Hearing on Menopause
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Chairman Rick Scott joined Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand to lead a hearing entitled, "Half the Country, Zero Hearings: Meeting the Moment to End the Menopause Care Gap in America." The Senate Specia
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Chairwoman Salazar Leads House Hearing on Nicaragua, Warns of Growing U.S. National Security Threat
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Chairwoman Salazar Leads House Hearing on Nicaragua, Warns of Growing U.S. National Security Threat
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, convened a hearing titled "Confronting the Totalitarian Ortega-Murillo Regime," examining the dictatorship's repression of the Nicaraguan peopl
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Civil Rights Groups Sue Florida Department of Children and Families for Unlawfully Trapping People With Mental Illness in Jail for Months
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news:
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Civil Rights Groups Sue Florida Department of Children and Families for Unlawfully Trapping People With Mental Illness in Jail for Months
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Disability Rights Florida (DRF), Florida Justice Institute (FJI) and Terris, Pravlik & Millian, LLP (TPM) filed a federal lawsuit against the Florida Department of Childr
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Clear Choice Healthcare Urges CMS to Accurately Recognize Clinician Time for Wound Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Email: eperez@clearchoicehc.com
August 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: CMS-1848-P - Comment on the Proposed Revaluation of CPT 97610, Low Frequency Non-Contact Non-Thermal Ultrasound Wound
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Coffee Hour talk to explore urban expansion in the Amazon
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Coffee Hour talk to explore urban expansion in the Amazon
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Roberta Mendonca De Carvalho, teaching associate professor in the urban studies program at the University of Pittsburgh, will deliver a talk titled "500 Cities in 50 Years: Fragmentation and Urban Expansion in the Amazon" at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, in 112 Walker Building at Penn State University Park
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Colorado to receive $2 million from nationwide Abbott settlement related to contaminated infant formula allegations
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 16 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Colorado to receive $2 million from nationwide Abbott settlement related to contaminated infant formula allegations
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Sept. 16, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that Colorado will receive approximately $2 million from a nationwide settlement agreement with Abbott Laboratories to settle allegations that the company filed false claims with federal and state p
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Companies will stop sending deceptive notices to businesses, pay $150,000 to the state under agreement with Attorney General's Office
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 16 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Companies will stop sending deceptive notices to businesses, pay $150,000 to the state under agreement with Attorney General's Office
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Sept. 16, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced a settlement with Corporate Certificates, LLC, and FL UCC Statement Service, LLC, resolving allegations that the companies mailed marketing materials to Colorado businesses that ap
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Construction management gala celebrates 25 years of student support
KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 16 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Construction management gala celebrates 25 years of student support
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KENNESAW, Ga. | Sep 16, 2026
Kennesaw State University's Construction Management Fundraising Gala marked its 25th anniversary on Sept. 10 by continuing a longstanding tradition of support for students and the Department of Construction Management.
Held at Zoo Atlanta, the College of Architecture and Construction Management's
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Consumer Organizations Urge Congress to Protect Robust Tailpipe Emission Standards, Alleviate Pain at the Pump
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release:
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Consumer Organizations Urge Congress to Protect Robust Tailpipe Emission Standards, Alleviate Pain at the Pump
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Media Contact: Lisa McDonald, Vice President of Communications, 202-207-2829
Washington, DC -The National Consumers League, Consumer Federation of America, and 24 other public interest organizations sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging member
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Dean Mead Attorney Joseph Crawford Selected to 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Dean Mead Attorney Joseph Crawford Selected to 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
September 16, 2026
(Orlando, FL) Joseph Crawford has been selected to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America. The prestigious guide recognizes leading trial lawyers across the country whose work reflects exceptional courtroom experience, professional achievement, and a demonstrated commitmen
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DOT Urged to Standardize Digital Right-of-Way Data to Accelerate Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
76 School Street, Somerville, MA 02143 | cyvl.com
September 15, 2026
U.S. Department of Transportation
Docket Operations
West Building, 5th Floor, Room W58-213
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20590
Submitted electronically via regulations.gov and AGCC@dot.gov
Re: Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-3269 - Ameri
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F5 announces strategic partnership with Omnissa to deliver secure, high-performance digital workspaces
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 16 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- F5, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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F5 announces strategic partnership with Omnissa to deliver secure, high-performance digital workspaces
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Supported by a global channel partner ecosystem-including partners like Presidio-joint solution simplifies Zero Trust VDI delivery, DMZ consolidation, and enterprise application resiliency across hybrid cloud environments
SEATTLE - F5 (NASDAQ
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Fatima Abbas, Former Director of the U.S. Treasury Office of Tribal and Native Affairs, Joins Holland & Knight in Washington, D.C.
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Fatima Abbas, Former Director of the U.S. Treasury Office of Tribal and Native Affairs, Joins Holland & Knight in Washington, D.C.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 16, 2026) - Holland & Knight has bolstered its Federal Government Affairs Practice with the addition of Fatima Abbas, longstanding director of the Office of Tribal and Native Affairs at the U.S. Department of
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FAU Announces New Pathway for Israel Gap-Year Students
BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Announces New Pathway for Israel Gap-Year Students
By Joshua Glanzer | 9/16/2026
Florida Atlantic University announced a first-of-its-kind academic articulation agreement that creates a pathway for eligible students in the Israel XP gap-year program to receive transfer credit toward a Florida Atlantic degree through approved course equivale
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FAU Study Finds Time of Day May Be Key in Speech Therapy for Youth
BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Study Finds Time of Day May Be Key in Speech Therapy for Youth
By Gisele Galoustian | 9/16/2026
Study Snapshot: For young people with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), a disorder that affects the brain's ability to plan and coordinate the movements needed for speech, difficulties can persist well beyond childhood. Unlike many childhood spe
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FDA Recall Notice: A&P Creations Issues Nationwide Recall of BiQ-FEL Due to Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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A&P Creations LLC Issues Nationwide Recall of biQ-FEL Due to Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil
Summary
Company Announcement Date: September 14, 2026
FDA Publish Date: September 15, 2026
Product Type: Dietary Supplements
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Product contains sildenafil and tadalafil
Company Name: A&P Creations LLC
Brand Na
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Federal Register: Justice Dept. Issues Antitrust Notice Following Customer Experience Hub Membership Expansion
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-The Customer Experience Hub
Notice is hereby given that, on January 7, 2026, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. ("the Act"), The Customer Experience Hub ("CX Hub") has filed written notifications si
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Fla. Education Dept.: Florida Sets National Standard for Responsible AI in Classrooms--From VPK Through College
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 17 -- The Florida State Board of Education issued the following news:
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September 16, 2026
Florida Sets National Standard for Responsible AI in Classrooms--From VPK Through College
New State Board rules put parents in charge, ban companion artificial intelligence, protect student data, and keep teachers--not chatbots--at the center of learning
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Tallahassee, Fla., September 16, 2026 - Today, the Florida State Board of Education adopted new rules governing th
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Florida College System Foundation presents $54,057 to Polk State College Foundation for student scholarships
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Sept. 16 -- Polk State College posted the following news:
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Florida College System Foundation presents $54,057 to Polk State College Foundation for student scholarships
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Polk State College student Annastasia St. Louis works full time, pays her own expenses, and continues taking classes each semester as she prepares for a career in diagnostic medical sonography.
St. Louis shared her story on Tuesday evening during a presentation recognizing a $54,057.54 contributi
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Food and Water Watch: FL PSC Will Not Publicize Electricity Costs in Duke Data Center Case
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSrpt) -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release:
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FL PSC Will Not Publicize Electricity Costs in Duke Data Center Case
PSC required Duke Energy's projected data center energy costs be redacted in recently released filings after claims it will hurt business
Published Sep 16, 2026
Tallahassee, FL -- The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) requested the consumer group opposing Duke Energy's data center plan redact the utility's internal proj
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Forty-Three Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Forty-Three Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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DALLAS (September 16, 2026) - Super Lawyers has recognized 23 attorneys in Holland & Knight's Texas offices "Super Lawyers" and 20 as "Rising Stars" for 2026.
Published annually by Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers is a rating service that annually identifies outstanding lawyers in all 5
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Four Seasons Resort Orlando Announces Seasonal "Epilogue: The Hidden Chapter" Pop-Up Speakeasy
TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 16 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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Four Seasons Resort Orlando Announces Seasonal "Epilogue: The Hidden Chapter" Pop-Up Speakeasy
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Epilogue, the adults-only speakeasy at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, has a subtle library theme, with elements of the decor-including books, of course-evoking a chic, art-deco lounge. Now, for the start of "spooky season," guests can delight in a
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FSW, Lee Health Partner to Expand Health Care Training in Southwest Florida
FORT MYERS, Florida, Sept. 16 -- Florida SouthWestern State College issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2026:
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FSW, Lee Health Partner to Expand Health Care Training in Southwest Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. - Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) and Lee Health are expanding their partnership to provide advanced, hands-on training opportunities for physicians, nurses, interns and residents through a new facility use agreement approved Tuesday by the FSW Board of Trustees.
Under the a
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House Unanimously Passes Senator Collins' Bill to Combat Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
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House Unanimously Passes Senator Collins' Bill to Combat Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced that the House of Representatives unanimously passed the bipartisan Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act. Senator Collins introduced the bill with Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), with Senator Angus King (I-ME) joining them as an original cosponsor.
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House Ways and Means Committee Advances Buchanan Bill to Expand Medicare Coverage for Early Alzheimer's Detection
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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House Ways and Means Committee Advances Buchanan Bill to Expand Medicare Coverage for Early Alzheimer's Detection
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"Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease is Key to Giving Families More Time, Options and Hope"
The ASAP Act Would Provide Medicare Coverage for Preventive Alzheimer's Detection
WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Ch
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How NYU Langone Hospital--Suffolk Supports Patients Facing Food Insecurity
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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How NYU Langone Hospital--Suffolk Supports Patients Facing Food Insecurity
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Recognizing that health extends beyond the hospital bed, NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk has opened a food pantry to address one of the main social drivers of health. The new pantry at the Patchogue hospital provides nutritious food to patients in nee
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ICYMI: FAA Accepting Public Comments on Proposed Permanent Mar-a-Lago Flight Restrictions Through October 2
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: FAA Accepting Public Comments on Proposed Permanent Mar-a-Lago Flight Restrictions Through October 2
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On September 2, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) formally proposed making the current airspace restrictions around Mar-a-Lago permanent. The FAA is accepting public comments on the proposal through October 2, 2026.
HOW TO SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public can submit c
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Landmark trial finds restoring blood flow does not improve cognition in patients with asymptomatic carotid artery disease
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 16 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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Landmark trial finds restoring blood flow does not improve cognition in patients with asymptomatic carotid artery disease
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Ronald M. Lazar, Ph.D., professor and director of the Division of Neuropsychology in the UAB Department of Neurology A major clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has answered a long-standing question about the relationship between carotid a
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LSUS to set another summer record with more than 1,600 graduates
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 16 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news:
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LSUS to set another summer record with more than 1,600 graduates
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SHREVEPORT - LSU Shreveport set a second straight summer graduation record with more than 1,622 college degrees conferred, besting its previous mark by about 70 graduates.
The University will ceremoniously award those degrees Friday at two summer graduation ceremonies at Brookshire Grocery Arena.
LSUS graduates
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Mayo Clinic Supports Proposed Revision to NRC Radiation Protection Guidelines for Radioactive Patient Releases
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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Jacksonville, Florida 32224
904-953-2000
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Rochester, Minnesota 55905
507-284-2511
13400 East Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, Arizona 85259
480-301-8000
10 September 2026
Submitted electronically to
https://www.regulations.gov/
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and S
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N.J. A.G. Davenport: Abbott Laboratories Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Abbott Laboratories Agrees to Pay Over $384 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Related to Infant Formula and Nutritional Therapy Products
September 16, 2026
TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that New Jersey has joined 39 other states and the federal government to reach an agreement with Abbott Laboratories to settle allegations that
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N.M. Institute of Mining & Technology: Math and Physics Combine to Spark Lightning Research From New Mexico Tech
SOCORRO, New Mexico, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news:
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Math and Physics Combine to Spark Lightning Research from New Mexico Tech
Sep 15, 2026
Scientists from New Mexico Tech recently joined forces to study one of the most powerful natural phenomena in the Earth's atmosphere: lightning. Dr. Caitano da Silva, an associate professor in physics, and Saulo Orizaga, an associate professor in mathematics, combined their expertise to
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New Gulf-wide study explores the mysteries of two popular fish: cobia and tripletail
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 16 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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New Gulf-wide study explores the mysteries of two popular fish: cobia and tripletail
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By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing
Among thousands of fish species found in the Gulf, two have captured the attention of USF Assistant Professor Lucas Griffin -cobia and tripletail. Both species can weigh up to 40 pounds and are known for their culinary value. Through federal and state fundin
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Northwest Florida Businesses, Educators and Community Partners Build Workforce Pipeline Through Promising Practices
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 16 [Category: Business] -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce posted the following news:
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Northwest Florida Businesses, Educators and Community Partners Build Workforce Pipeline Through Promising Practices
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Northwest Florida is demonstrating how businesses, educators, and community organizations can work together to strengthen the region's workforce pipeline and prepare Floridians for the jobs of tomorrow, according to A Look At Creating Regional Talent Solutio
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NUWC Division Newport's leadership calls for 'radical collaboration' with industry partners during Defense Innovation Days
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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NUWC Division Newport's leadership calls for 'radical collaboration' with industry partners during Defense Innovation Days
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To solve complex U.S. Navy problems and swiftly deliver game-changing capabilities to the undersea fleet, it will take "radical collaboration" with industry partners. That was the message delivered by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport Technic
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PanCAN Funds Sylvester Study of Blood Test for Pancreatic Cancer
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 16 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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PanCAN Funds Sylvester Study of Blood Test for Pancreatic Cancer
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Key Summary
* Sylvester researchers received a $225,000 PanCAN grant to advance blood-based ctDNA testing for metastatic pancreatic cancer.
* The study uses PanCAN's Precision Promise trial samples to compare ctDNA with standard biopsies and assess treatment response.
* Researchers will also explore advanced m
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Pro Golfer Treated by CyberKnife at NYU Langone Health Faced Prostate Cancer and Never Left the Course
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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Pro Golfer Treated by CyberKnife at NYU Langone Health Faced Prostate Cancer and Never Left the Course
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When professional golfer Scott Ford was diagnosed with prostate cancer at just 56, he asked what many active men want to know after hearing the word cancer: "How long is this going to put me on the shelf?" For Ford, a fo
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Profound Ventures Urges FDA to Implement Risk-Proportionate Premarket Requirements to Protect Early-Stage Medical Technology Innovators
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PROFOUND VENTURES
A Social Impact Venture Studio
Profound Ventures | Comment on Docket: FDA-2026-Considerations for Regulation of GenAI-Enabled Medical Devices | Page 1 of 11
September 14, 2026
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re:
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Raymond James Advances Advisor Succession and Capital Solutions
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 17 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release:
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September 16, 2026
Raymond James advances advisor Succession and Capital solutions
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - As part of strategic investments in supporting advisor equity solutions, Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) announced today that it has enhanced its approach to advisor succession planning and capital solutions by bringing together complementary capabilities designed to help advisors gr
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Rep. Laurel Lee's Safe Cloud Storage Act Passes the House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Laurel Lee's Safe Cloud Storage Act Passes the House
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Laurel Lee's bipartisan Safe Cloud Storage Act, legislation to modernize how law enforcement securely stores and processes digital evidence in child sexual exploitation investigations.
Rep. Lee introduced the House legislation alongside bipartisan co-leads Rep
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REP. MARIA ELVIRA SALAZAR DELIVERS $2.4 MILLION FOR KEY BISCAYNE FLOOD PROTECTION AND COASTAL RESILIENCE
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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REP. MARIA ELVIRA SALAZAR DELIVERS $2.4 MILLION FOR KEY BISCAYNE FLOOD PROTECTION AND COASTAL RESILIENCE
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KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. -U.S. Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) visited Key Biscayne to deliver more than $2.4 million in federal funding she secured for two projects that will help address flooding around Key Biscayne K-8 Community School and explore a long-term solution to shoreline er
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Reps. Castor & Sewell Introduce the Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Castor & Sewell Introduce the Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced the Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act, legislation that would prevent the Trump Administration from prematurely ending the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration and keep monthly premiums down for seniors enrolled i
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Runaway Athletics Spending Threatens the Financial Health of America's Colleges, Cantwell Snapshot Report Shows
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Runaway Athletics Spending Threatens the Financial Health of America's Colleges, Cantwell Snapshot Report Shows
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#94% of Division I programs are in the red, spending more than they generate; schools faced approx. 300% higher costs for recruiting, equipment, and coaching since 2005; Universities and state governments are footing the bill, boosting spending by $520 million across 5
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Senator Moody Appointed to Serve as Member of U.S. Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Senator Moody Appointed to Serve as Member of United States Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors
Sep 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Senator Ashley Moody has accepted an appointment to the United States Coast Guard Academy Board of Visitors. The Board of Visitors provides the Commandant of the Coast Guard independent advice and recommendations on the operation and other matters relating to the
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Soto Leads Florida Democrats in Urging Speaker Johnson to Reinstate the Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSida) -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Soto Leads Florida Democrats in Urging Speaker Johnson to Reinstate the Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credit
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) led a letter with all Democratic Members of the Florida Congressional Delegation urging Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to reinstate the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) Enhanced Premium Tax Credit (EPTC) in any future fun
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State of the Industry to Highlight Macro Trends and Illustrate How IFPA Action Drives Member Prosperity, Industry's Future
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Fresh Produce Association posted the following news release:
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State of the Industry to Highlight Macro Trends and Illustrate How IFPA Action Drives Member Prosperity, Industry's Future
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Washington, DC -International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) CEO Cathy Burns will open the 2026 Global Produce & Floral Show with the association's annual State of the Industry address, offering a timely look at the forces reshaping t
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Statement From Trust for Public Land on House Committee Advancement of the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 17 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release:
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Statement from Trust for Public Land on House Committee Advancement of the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act
September 16th, 2026
Washington, DC - Upon official vote by the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources to advance the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act (H.R.9269/S.4767), Trust for Public Land's Senior Director of Black History and Cul
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THE COUNTDOWN TO ORLANDO BEGINS: ENTRIES OPEN FOR THE 26TH AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: Animals] -- The American Kennel Club posted the following news release:
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THE COUNTDOWN TO ORLANDO BEGINS: ENTRIES OPEN FOR THE 26TH AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
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Entries are now open for the 2026 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando's Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 12th and 13th. Entries are also open for the AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes, taking p
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The professor in the green jacket: A chance encounter that changed the life of a USF alum
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 15 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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The professor in the green jacket: A chance encounter that changed the life of a USF alum
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By Lorie Briggs, University Communications and Marketing
Vivek Mankar never realized how much the stranger in the green jacket would change his life.
Eight years ago, Mankar left work and took a three-hour train ride to attend USF's information session in Mumbai, India. He arrived late, tired and sweaty, and
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UCF Discovery on Immune Cells Could Illuminate Pathways to New Treatments
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 15 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF Discovery on Immune Cells Could Illuminate Pathways to New Treatments
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* Newly published research by UCF College of Medicine assistant professor Hung Nguyen and his lab found that an understudied molecule within T cells may be a pathway to treatments for cancers, infections and autoimmune disorders.
* While the research is still in its early stages, Nguyen says that they have
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UMF Announces Top Level Leadership Positions for 2026-27
FARMINGTON, Maine, Sept. 17 -- The University of Maine Farmington campus issued the following news:
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UMF announces top level leadership positions for 2026-27
By April Mulherin
FARMINGTON, ME (September 16, 2026)--University of Maine at Farmington President Joseph McDonnell announced new UMF senior leadership for the 2026-27 academic year.
Dr. Pamela MacRae has been appointed UMF Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, as of July 1, 2026. She has served as a university adminis
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University of Tampa: New Minors Added to Environmental Studies and Philosophy Departments
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 17 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news:
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Written by: Madeline McMahon M.A. '24 | Sept. 16, 2026
New Minors Added to Environmental Studies and Philosophy Departments
The minors were created to meet increasing student interest and demand.
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The College of Arts and Letters and the College of Natural and Health Sciences each launched a new minor this fall -- one in peace, justice and conflict resolution and the other in Earth systems science, respect
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University of Windsor: Student Researcher Shines a Light on Bacterial Identification
WINDSOR, Ontario, Sept. 16 -- University of Windsor issued the following news:
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Student researcher shines a light on bacterial identification
By Sara Elliott
This summer, science student Kitti Keller learned a lesson on how melding biology and physics could one day help identify bacterial pathogens that threaten human health.
"We're hoping to develop a technology so one day you can go to the clinic, give a tiny blood or urine sample and get immediate results showing what's making you s
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UWF Professor Receives National Award for Empowering Economically Disadvantaged Students
PENSACOLA, Florida, Sept. 16 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
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UWF professor receives national award for empowering economically disadvantaged students
Sep. 16, 2026
The University of West Florida's Professor of Chemistry and Associate Vice President of Computational Intelligence and Student Scholar Programs Dr. Karen Molek has received a national award from the American Chemical Society for E
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VITAS Healthcare Urges CMS to Ensure Proper Public Input and Clear Standards in Palliative Care Policy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 | VITAS
Corporate Headquarters
3046 Corporate Way
Miramar, FL 33025
Tel. 305.374.4143
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: CMS-1844-P; FY 2027 Hom
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