EPA Press Communications and Media Interactions

This group contains emails and correspondence related to press inquiries, statements, and media interactions involving the EPA and various stakeholders.

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The Fertilizer Institute's Jennifer Martin sent an email to Tate Bennett and Andy O'Hare regarding a press release on the EPA's decision under CERCLA not to require additional financial assurance for mining operations. 2017
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Tate Bennett
1
The Iowa Governor's office is coordinating with the EPA's communications team regarding the public schedule for an upcoming event on Friday, ensuring clarity on press access and updates to the schedule. 2017
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Tate Bennett
4
The Florida Governor's Press Office provided an administrative schedule for Governor Scott and Lt. Governor Lopez-Cantera for September 13, 2017, including a meeting regarding impacts in Clay County. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
Governor Rick Scott issued a statement expressing condolences for the deaths of Hardee County Deputy Julie Ann Bridges and Florida Department of Corrections Sgt. Joseph Ossman due to a traffic accident, while the investigation is ongoing. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
Kenneth Wagner from the EPA expresses enthusiasm for a strategic relationship with Maryland's Ben Grumbles regarding the Chesapeake Bay Commission in a follow-up email after a meeting. 2017
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Kenneth Wagner
1
The email exchange between Lee Forsgren of the EPA and Ben Grumbles discusses a technical issue with phone communication while coordinating the sharing of a press release on nutrient trading. 2017
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Lee Forsgren
1
The email from Kelly Johnson of Holland & Hart LLP expresses gratitude to Lee Forsgren for discussing matters related to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation. 2017
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Lee Forsgren
1
Kathy Bishop from the Maryland Department of the Environment informs Lee Forsgren that she will be out of the office on October 16-17, 2017, and provides contact information for immediate assistance. 2017
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Lee Forsgren
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that over 77 percent of power outages caused by a recent storm have been restored, with significant updates from utility companies regarding their restoration efforts across the state. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The email exchange between Byron Brown of the EPA and Thomas Lorenzen of Crowell & Moring LLP discusses Brown's return to the EPA and expresses a desire to meet for lunch or coffee. 2017
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Byron Brown
1
The email from Tate Bennett of the EPA discusses coordination with colleagues regarding a training video related to MSHA and expresses gratitude for assistance, while also referencing ongoing inquiries related to the Sierra Club v. EPA case. 2017
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Tate Bennett
1
The email exchange between Tate Bennett and Dudley Hoskins discusses appreciation for a recent meeting and expresses willingness to facilitate future engagements between the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) and its members. 2017
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Tate Bennett
1
The email from Tate Bennett at the EPA discusses coordinating with NASDA and other organizations regarding a press statement in support of extending the Certification timeline for a regulatory decision. 2017
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Tate Bennett
1
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration has imposed an immediate moratorium on admissions for the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills, LLC, due to regulatory oversight concerns. 2017
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Michael Abboud
8
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott visited utility linemen in Collier County to express gratitude for their efforts in restoring power, while also highlighting new benefits for utility workers, including fishing license exemptions and free state park passes. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Scott has directed the Florida Highway Patrol to escort fuel trucks to gas stations across Florida to ensure quick fuel delivery following the opening of Port Everglades and Port Tampa Bay. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott congratulated Miami International Airport for being named 'Best Freighter Hub of the Year' and highlighted significant state investments made to enhance the airport's infrastructure. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office outlines Governor Rick Scott's schedule for September 26, 2017, which includes major announcements regarding the fight against opioid abuse at two locations in Bradenton and West Palm Beach. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office provided a revised administrative schedule for Governor Rick Scott and Lt. Governor Lopez-Cantera for October 2, 2017, detailing meetings and calls, including discussions with the American Red Cross and Vice President Mike Pence. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration issued an immediate suspension of the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills, LLC from the Florida Medicaid program due to reliable information of patient abuse or neglect following a critical incident on September 13, 2017, where several residents suffered respiratory or cardiac distress, resulting in multiple fatalities. 2017
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Michael Abboud
11
The Florida Governor's Press Office outlines Governor Rick Scott's revised schedule for October 5, 2017, which includes multiple calls regarding Tropical Storm Nate with various officials, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and state meteorologists. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Scott directed the Agency for Health Care Administration to terminate the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills from the Medicaid program following the deaths of eight patients and ongoing investigations into the facility's safety practices. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued a statement addressing public records requests regarding the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills, emphasizing that the facility failed to report dangerous conditions and did not evacuate patients despite being advised to call 911, as highlighted by Governor Rick Scott's concerns over the facility's responsibility in protecting patient safety. 2017
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Michael Abboud
6
The email correspondence between Sarah Greenwalt of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Robert L. Smith from Venable LLP discusses a meeting location and expresses appreciation for their collaboration, with Greenwalt indicating she will follow up in a couple of weeks. 2017
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Sarah Greenwalt
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will address business leaders at the Gulf Power Economic Symposium on October 3, 2016, in Miramar Beach, Florida. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The document from the Governor's Press Office outlines the administrative schedule for Governor Scott and Lt. Governor Lopez-Cantera on September 21, 2017, including various meeting times and locations in St. Johns and Monroe Counties. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott toured the Herbert Hoover Dike at Lake Okeechobee, highlighting federal support from President Trump and a $50 million state investment for critical repairs. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Scott proposed additional resources to combat opioid abuse, as reported by WZVN in Fort Myers on October 1, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will make a major announcement on September 26, 2017, regarding the state's efforts to combat opioid abuse, with events scheduled in Bradenton and West Palm Beach. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office outlines Governor Rick Scott's schedule for October 8, 2017, which includes multiple briefings and calls regarding Tropical Storm Nate. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued a memorandum regarding the death warrant for Patrick C. Hannon, scheduled for execution on November 8, 2017, for the 1991 murders of Brandon Snider and Robert Carter. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will provide updates on Tropical Depression Sixteen on October 5, 2017, at two locations in Escambia and Bay Counties. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Scott will tour the Herbert Hoover Dike at Lake Okeechobee on October 9, 2017, at 11:30 AM. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott recognized Anthony Campana with the Young Entrepreneur Award for his leadership at Frostees Apparel during a Florida Cabinet meeting on October 17, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced Governor Rick Scott's proposal for $1 million in security funding for Jewish Day Schools in the 2018-2019 budget to enhance safety measures following previous threats to the Jewish community. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will tour JAXPORT on October 4, 2017, to observe supply ships departing for Puerto Rico. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued a media advisory announcing Governor Rick Scott's tour of JAXPORT to observe supply ships departing for Puerto Rico and provide an update on Tropical Depression 16. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott awarded the Governor's Business Ambassador Award to Target Print & Mail for its contributions to the local economy and job creation during a Florida Cabinet meeting on October 17, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued a revised administrative schedule for Governor Scott and Lt. Governor Lopez-Cantera for October 19, 2017, detailing various meetings and events throughout the day. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The document is an email from the Governor's Press Office detailing that both Governor Rick Scott and Lt. Governor Lopez-Cantera have no scheduled events for September 30, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott's opioid proposal, which includes legislation to combat the opioid epidemic and a $50 million budget allocation, is moving forward in the legislature with support from key state lawmakers. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott revealed Siemens and Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corporation will establish a new joint venture, Advanced Airfoil Components, in Tampa, creating 350 jobs and involving a $139 million investment. 2017
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Michael Abboud
3
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott recognized eight educators with the Governor's Shine Award for their significant contributions to education, particularly highlighting those who teach visually impaired students, during a Cabinet meeting on October 17, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office provided an administrative schedule for Governor Scott and Lt. Governor Lopez-Cantera for October 10, 2017, detailing various meetings and locations throughout the day. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office outlines Governor Rick Scott's schedule for October 5, 2017, which includes multiple updates and calls regarding Tropical Storm Nate with various stakeholders, including local leaders, oil companies, and hospitals. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The document from the Governor's Press Office outlines the administrative schedule for Governor Scott and Lt. Governor Lopez-Cantera on October 9, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Sixt North America will establish its new headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, creating 300 jobs and investing $10.4 million in the community, as part of efforts to enhance Florida's business environment. 2017
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Michael Abboud
3
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will make a budget announcement regarding school safety at Katz Hillel Day School in Boca Raton on October 16, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott is leading an economic development mission to Chicago to attract businesses and jobs to Florida. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office issued a media advisory announcing that Governor Rick Scott will provide an update on Tropical Storm Nate and its potential impact on Florida on October 6, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced Governor Rick Scott's proposal for over $1.7 billion in environmental investments for the 2018-2019 budget, focusing on springs, beaches, Everglades restoration, state parks, and natural land preservation. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that President Trump is expediting repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike, as reported by WPEC on October 27, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced Governor Scott's proposal for historic investments in environmental initiatives, as reported by WFTV on October 23, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office provided a revised schedule for Governor Rick Scott and Lt. Governor Lopez-Cantera for October 17, 2017, detailing meetings and calls throughout the day. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The document is a delivery failure report from the Florida Governor's Press Office indicating that an email regarding a media advisory for Governor Rick Scott's announcement on the Herbert Hoover Dike could not be delivered due to the recipient's mailbox being full. 2017
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Michael Abboud
5
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott awarded the Governor's Veterans Service Medal to 374 veterans in a ceremony held in West Palm Beach on October 23, 2017, honoring their service to the state and nation. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The email from Michael Abboud of the EPA requests removal from a press distribution list regarding a media advisory for Governor Rick Scott's announcement about the Herbert Hoover Dike repairs, following the Trump Administration's decision to accelerate those repairs. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office released a statement on October 19, 2017, announcing Governor Rick Scott's proposal for $1 million in security funding for Jewish Day Schools as part of his 2018-2019 budget. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The document from the Governor's Press Office outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera for the weekend of October 21-22, 2017, indicating no scheduled events for Saturday and a reception for the Dade County Bar Association on Sunday. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott proposed a $63 million increase in teacher supply grants for the 2018-2019 budget, raising the annual funding per teacher from $250 to $350 to help educators purchase necessary classroom supplies. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced the winners of the 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month student and teacher contests, highlighting the contributions of Hispanic-Americans to Florida's history and awarding scholarships to deserving students. 2017
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Michael Abboud
3
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced on October 27, 2017, that Governor Rick Scott appointed three new members and reappointed three existing members to the Board of Nursing. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced the launch of the Canadian Power Play Program, aimed at attracting more Canadian visitors to Florida by offering 20% discounts on travel packages through VISIT FLORIDA partners. 2017
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Michael Abboud
3
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced on October 27, 2017, that state leaders praised the acceleration of repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike at Lake Okeechobee, following commitments from Governor Scott and President Trump, alongside securing $50 million in state funding for the project. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will lead an economic development mission to Chicago to promote Florida as a favorable business environment compared to Chicago's high taxes and burdensome policies. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott proposed a $50 million investment in his 2018-19 budget to expedite repairs for the federally operated Herbert Hoover Dike at Lake Okeechobee, as part of a larger $1.7 billion environmental initiative. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The document from the Governor's Press Office outlines the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera, indicating that there were no scheduled events for the weekend of October 14-15, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The document is an email from the Governor's Press Office detailing the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera, indicating that there are no scheduled events for the weekend of October 28-29, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott proposed $1 million in the next budget for security funding at Jewish schools in response to recent anti-Semitic threats, with the Florida Legislature set to discuss the proposal in January 2018. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott proposed $180 million in tax cuts for Florida families, including sales tax holidays and reductions in driver's license fees, as part of his 2018-2019 budget plan. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced a media availability for Governor Rick Scott to discuss the Trump Administration's accelerated repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike, following a $50 million investment from the state. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott proposed $180 million in tax cuts for Florida families, including sales tax holidays and reductions in driver's license fees, as part of his 2018-2019 budget plan. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The document is a revised schedule from the Governor's Press Office detailing Governor Rick Scott's activities on October 28-29, 2017, including weather briefings and calls related to Tropical Storm Philippe. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Scott is leading a tourism and trade mission to Canada, as reported by WBBH on October 31, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office sent a revised administrative schedule for Governor Scott and Lt. Governor Lopez-Cantera for October 27, 2017, detailing specific meeting times and locations. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott proposed over $1.7 billion in funding for environmental protection in the 2018-2019 budget, which includes significant investments for springs, beaches, Everglades restoration, state parks, and land preservation. 2017
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Michael Abboud
3
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will make a significant budget announcement regarding environmental investments on October 23, 2017, at two locations in Naples and Maitland, Florida. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that on Veterans Day, November 11, 2017, all Florida State Parks will offer free admission to honor military veterans, as stated by Governor Rick Scott and DEP Secretary Noah Valenstein. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will hold a media availability in Chicago on October 25, 2017, to promote Florida as a business relocation destination. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will award Veterans Service Medals to Florida veterans at a ceremony on October 23, 2017, at the National Guard Armory in West Palm Beach. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced Governor Rick Scott's proposal for a $178 million investment in support of active military, veterans, and their families, which includes a plan for free tuition for families of fallen first responders and military members. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Scott aims to save Florida families $180 million in taxes, as reported by WOFL on November 8, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will present his environment budget proposal for the 2018-2019 fiscal year at an event in Jacksonville on October 30, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced Governor Rick Scott's proposal for nearly $200 million in funding to support families who adopt children from foster care, emphasizing the importance of post-adoption services for over 37,000 children. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced Governor Rick Scott's proposal for $180 million in tax cuts for families, including sales tax holidays and reductions in driver's license fees, as part of his 2018-2019 budget. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office released a statement highlighting Governor Rick Scott's $1.7 billion environmental funding proposal, including $50 million for repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike, as part of his 2018-2019 budget recommendations. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office released a statement on November 15, 2017, highlighting an article from The Wall Street Journal discussing issues related to progressive taxation. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The document is a revised schedule from the Governor's Press Office detailing Governor Rick Scott's and Lt. Governor Lopez-Cantera's calls and meetings for November 16, 2017, including a call with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Elaine Duke and Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that President Trump is expediting repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike, as reported by WFTX on October 27, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office released a statement on October 26, 2017, highlighting Governor Rick Scott's initiative to encourage Chicago businesses to relocate to Florida, as reported by WWSB. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office outlines Governor Rick Scott's revised schedule for November 1, 2017, detailing meetings with various Canadian officials and organizations in Toronto to promote tourism and business development. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott will honor veterans and discuss military and veteran funding in the 2018-2019 budget during events on November 21, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet issued a resolution recognizing November 11, 2017, as Veterans Day and honored over 60 veterans with the Governor's Veterans Service Medal for their service. 2017
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Michael Abboud
3
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced Governor Rick Scott's proposed budget, which includes $180 million in tax cuts and significant investments in education, transportation, and environmental protection. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet recognized Corporal Julio F. Torres as the 2017 Florida Highway Patrol Trooper of the Year for his heroic actions during a multi-vehicle accident rescue. 2017
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Michael Abboud
3
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Rick Scott recognized four veterans with the Governor's Medal of Merit during a Florida Cabinet meeting on November 7, 2017, highlighting their service and contributions to the veteran community. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced Governor Scott's proposal for investments in education, health, environment, and public safety in a press release dated November 15, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The document is an email from the Governor's Press Office detailing the administrative schedule for Florida Governor Rick Scott and Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera for the weekend of November 18-19, 2017, indicating no scheduled events for Saturday and a visit to the Homestead-Miami Speedway for Sunday. 2017
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Michael Abboud
1
The Florida Governor's Press Office announced that Governor Scott proposed $180 million in tax cuts for Florida families, as reported by WTVT on November 6, 2017. 2017
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Michael Abboud
2
The email from Brittany Bolen at the EPA expresses interest in discussing regulatory reform ideas with Traci Kraus from Cummins, following a meeting where they talked about opportunities at the agency. 2017
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Brittany Bolen
2