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With federal funding obtained by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, the department will begin purchasing the new vehicles for future use.
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In April, OSHA officials drafted an initial framework that unanimously recommended moving forward with talks over federal rules to protect workers.
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As of now, Congress has failed to pass any of the appropriation bills needed to keep the government running. Federal workers in Florida and Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts could be impacted if a shutdown occurs.
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor wants Gov. Ron DeSantis to make use of Florida’s Affordable Care Act marketplace to help families remain covered.
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The money for the new tower will come from the Biden administration's infrastructure bill in 2021, as part of a larger bundle of funding to build new air traffic control facilities.
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Sam Bell, who founded the USF College of Public Health, died on March 14. His legislative successes included a wide range of programs and policies that are institutions today.
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The Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa was recently awarded a $1.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The money will help grow the pool of skilled laborers.
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His wife, former USF president Betty Castor, said in a statement that Bell died of an "unexpected health complication."
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Kathy Castor will retain her U.S. House of Representatives seat, and a Hillsborough County Transportation tax failed to pass.
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The redrawing of the district made it more favorable for Republicans. Luna lost the seat to Crist in 2020, when the district favored Democrats.
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Several incumbents won easily, including Republicans Vern Buchanan and Gus Bilirakis.
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The lawsuit contends that Torres did not have qualifying paperwork properly notarized as required by law. Torres has filed to run in an Aug. 23 Republican primary in Congressional District 14 in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.