Sprinkle list: Lawmakers fund wounded veteran treatment foundation
Lawmakers agreed Wednesday to provide $250,000 to a nonprofit specializing in the treatment of wounded veterans. Based in Pensacola, the Blue Angels Foundation supports wounded veterans by aiding their return into civilian communities. The goal, they explained in a fund request, is to eliminate veteran suicide. As a part of their support, the foundation provides wounded veterans with an average of more than 70 direct clinical treatment hours, among other Read more ...
State budget carves out $5.3 million for manatee rescue efforts
Axios on facebook Axios on twitter Axios on linkedin Axios on emailState budget writers have agreed to include $5.3 million to fund Florida's Manatee Rescue and Mortality Response initiative, floating 12 employees and rescue vehicles, Florida Politics reports. And while two bills to create seagrass mitigation banks — HB 349 and SB 198 — died in session, a plan to fast-track seagrass plantings has emerged. The backdrop: The news comes Read more ...
Fresenius Medical Care North America Donates $250,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Provide Kidney Health Education
Additionally, in 20 Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation, FMCNA employees will educate 2,000 youth about the importance of their kidney health. In these locations, FMCNA employees will introduce kidney health education with the help of The Kidney Kid, a superhero who promotes kidney health through an 'edutainment' (education + entertainment) program. About Fresenius Medical Care North AmericaFresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) is the premier healthcare company focused Read more ...
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Rep. Lawson votes to fund nearly $15M for local projects
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Rep. Al Lawson (Fla.-5) voted in favor of nearly $15 million for Community Project Funding in the North Florida area, according to a press release from his office. The money is included in the appropriations government funding package and addresses pressing needs in the communities Lawson represents. Lawson says the bill will have a profound impact on Florida’s 5th Congressional District. “These investments support underserved areas Read more ...
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More of the US is in drought than any time since 2012
According to Thursday’s report from the US Drought Monitor, more than 61% of the contiguous US is in some classification of drought. It is the largest portion of the country in a state of drought since 2012, the year when the continental US saw an all-time record of 65% during September. And in recent weeks, drought has increased significantly. “The drought is pretty baked in,” Justin Mankin, assistant professor of Read more ...
Impact100 SRQ Announces Record-Breaking $663000 Total for 2022 Giving Year
Impact100 SRQ's "Big Reveal" event was held at the Nathan Benderson Finishing Tower. Image: Courtesy PhotoImpact100 SRQ announced its 2022 Giving Year grant impact for Sarasota and Manatee Counties at its annual "Big Reveal" event. Each of the organization's members donated $1,000 for a total of $663,000. The next phase of the Giving Year started March 9, with the opening of the online grant application process for nonprofit organizations. In Read more ...
Map launched with free tax prep locations to help Angelenos
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — A map to help Angelenos access 47 free tax preparation service provider locations was launched Thursday by the Los Angeles City Controller ahead of the April 18 filing deadline. "This map will help people get their taxes done on time and claim thousands of dollars in credits they deserve," Controller Ron Galperin said. Free services are available for people who make less than $57,000 per year Read more ...
NC State study finds FEMA flood maps do not capture full extent of risk
That was more than 790,000 square miles greater than flood risk zones identified by FEMA’s maps. Researchers say their method of using machine learning tools to estimate flood risk offers a way of rapidly updating flood maps as conditions change or more information becomes available. The computer was able to “learn” from actual reports of damage to predict areas of high flood damage likelihood for each pixel of mapped land. Read more ...
By The Numbers: United Way's Day Of Caring Benefits Local Community
By The Numbers: United Way’s Day Of Caring Benefits Local CommunityHundreds of volunteers rolled up their sleeves and completed service projects at nonprofit agencies and schools across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties during United Way of West Florida’s Day of Caring last month. “We are so thankful to live in such a caring community,” said Laura Gilliam, United Way of West Florida president and CEO. These were just a few Read more ...
Portland starting search for new city manager, whose role may be reduced
The City Manager Search Subcommittee is reviewing proposals from five firms and met Thursday to discuss next steps. The city manager position is one of 235 vacancies across city government. The city manager, city clerk and city attorney positions are all appointed by the council while the city manager – at least for now – appoints and manages all other department heads. The city also needs to hire a new Read more ...
