Thursday - September 3, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida

17 items
Akerman Represents Alliance Mobile in Three Acquisitions Expanding Its AT&T Retail Network
MIAMI, Florida, July 14 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akerman Represents Alliance Mobile in Three Acquisitions Expanding Its AT&T Retail Network Akerman represented Alliance Mobile Inc., one of AT&T's largest and fastest-growing authorized retail partners with 380 locations across 26 states, in three acquisitions that further expand its national retail footprint. The Akerman team representing Alliance Mobile was led by Kenneth G. Alberstadt, Partner, Corpor  more
Coalition for Political Forecasting Urges Clearer Regulation and Enhanced Oversight of Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 30, 2026 Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20581 Re: Prediction Markets, RIN 3038-AF65 Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick: In response to the Commission's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) regarding  more
Colorado River Indian Tribes Demand CFTC Enforce Ban on Unlawful Sports Betting in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES Colorado River Indian Reservation 26600 MOHAVE ROAD PARKER, ARIZONA 85344 TELEPHONE (928) 669 9211 FAX (928) 669-1216 April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Comrnission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington,   more
CUMU Announces Lexi Velte as New Communications and Member Engagement Coordinator
TOWSON, Maryland, July 16 -- The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities posted the following news: * * * CUMU Announces Lexi Velte as New Communications and Member Engagement Coordinator The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) is pleased to welcome Lexi Velte, M.A. as communications and member engagement coordinator. In this role, Lexi will help elevate the visibility of CUMU and our 120+ member campuses while providing support for engagement across the internati  more
Dragonfly Urges Commodity Futures Trading Commission to Adopt Targeted Framework for Prediction Markets and Reject Overbroad Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Mr. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 April 30, 2026 BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Re: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets, 91 Fed. Reg. 12516 (Mar. 16, 2026) (RIN 3038-AF65) Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick  more
Earthjustice: With Two New Rulemakings, Trump Administration Attempts to Further Weaken Endangered Species Act
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 18 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 17, 2026: * * * With Two New Rulemakings, Trump Administration Attempts to Further Weaken Endangered Species Act Rules eliminate protections for threatened wildlife and prioritize "economic interests" over critical habitat - Washington, D.C. -- The Trump administration today announced it finalized two rulemakings in an attempt to weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA), putting imperiled wildlife a  more
Enterprise Rancheria Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Unlawful Sports-Related Event Contracts in Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 30, 2026 Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov RE: Enterprise Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) Dear Chairmen Selig and Secretary Kirkpatrick: On behalf of the Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe of the Enterprise Rancheria, a federally recognized  more
Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Urges CFTC To Enforce Ban On Unlawful Sports Betting Contracts Threatening Tribal Sovereignty
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. April 29, 2026 Delivered via portal at https://comments.cftc.gov RE: Graton Rancheria's Comments on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) Dear Chairmen Selig and Secretary Kirkpatrick: On behalf of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (the Tribe or Graton), I write to in resp  more
Meet the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy Ambassadors
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 15 -- Cancer Nation (formerly the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship) issued the following statement: * * * Meet the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy Ambassadors We are proud to welcome the 2026 Cancer Nation Leadership Academy cohort. Following a competitive application process, 12 survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals from across the country have been selected to serve as Cancer Nation Ambassadors. The Cancer Nation Leadership Acade  more
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Urges CFTC to Uphold Sovereignty and Ban Sports-Related Event Contracts on Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians Executive Branch of Tribal Government Office of the Chief Executive April 30, 2026 Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking P  more
Morongo Band of Mission Indians Urges CFTC to Prohibit Illegal Sports-Related Event Contracts on Prediction Markets to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, N.W. A SOVEREIGN NATION Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal Re: Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-AF65) - Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on E  more
NLN Names First Annual Awards for Program of Excellence in Research-Focused Doctorate in Nursing Education
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release: * * * NLN Names First Annual Awards for Program of Excellence in Research-Focused Doctorate in Nursing Education Winning Programs Will Be Honored During 2026 NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC, September 23-25 - The National League for Nursing proudly announces the selection of five doctoral programs in nursing education as the inaugural winners of the NLN Program of Excellence for Research-Focused  more
Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa Completes Resort-Wide Transformation
IRVING, Texas, July 14 -- Omni Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa Completes Resort-Wide Transformation Comprehensive renovation reimagines resort through the lens of the Island's history, culture and natural beauty - Amelia Island, Fla. - Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa today announced the completion of its more than $40 million resort-wide transformation, unveiling a fully reimagined oceanfront destination that blends coastal luxury   more
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Announces 2026 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant Recipient
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 13 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Announces 2026 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant Recipient City of Ocala Recreation & Parks to expand water safety education and swim lesson programs - The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Dr  more
Record 22 University of Delaware Students, Alumni Earn Prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
DOVER, Delaware, July 15 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * Launching research careers A record 22 UD students, alumni earn prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships - The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellows Program's (GRFP) 2026 Class of Fellows includes 22 University of Delaware students and alumni -- a record number of recipients for a single year. UD's previous record-high was 19, in 2022. Since 2  more
Stillaguamish Tribe Urges CFTC to Enforce Prohibition on Sports-Related Event Contracts to Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Public Interest
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Christopher J. Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 2lst Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20581 Submitted via the Federal eRulemakittg Portal Re Prediction Markets (RIN 3038-4F65) Comments on Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Event Contracts 91 Fed  more
University of Miami Nursing School: Can AI Help Asthma Patients Breathe Easier?
CORAL GABLES, Florida, July 15 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Miami's School of Nursing and Health Studies issued the following news: * * * Can AI help asthma patients breathe easier? Novel nurse-led clinical trial at University of Miami is using artificial intelligence-enabled "social robots" to teach kids with asthma to prevent attacks. - If robots can deliver food or play soccer, why not deploy them to help manage chronic illness? That's a question nurse scientist Cynthia Foronda, Ph.D.,  more