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FIU ranks first among Florida public universities

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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MIAMI, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida International University has earned the highest score among public universities in the state according to the Florida Board of Governors performance-based funding scores announced today.

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  • MIAMI, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida International University has earned the highest score among public universities in the state according to the Florida Board of Governors performance-based funding scores announced today.
  • In Florida, state universities are evaluated on key metrics including four-year graduation rate, retention rate, cost of attendance to students and employment of recent graduates.
  • "The hard work of our students, faculty and staff over the past few years has paid off," said FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg.
  • FIU earned 97 points, the highest score in the history of the Performance Based Funding (PBF) Model.

Gulftainer Appoints Javier Echeverria as the New Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, June 14, 2021
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Gulftainer, parent company of GT USA, which operates the Port of Wilmington and Port Canaveral, has appointed Javier Echeverria as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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  • Gulftainer, parent company of GT USA, which operates the Port of Wilmington and Port Canaveral, has appointed Javier Echeverria as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • The recruitment of Javier is a next step towards the continued growth and international expansion of UAE-headquartered Gulftainer, one of the worlds leading privately owned independent port operators.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210614005577/en/
    Javier Echeverria is the new chief financial officer at Gulftainer, the parent company of GT USA, which operates Port of Wilmington and Port Canaveral in the United States.
  • Gulftainer is a privately owned, independent port management and 3PL logistics company based in the United Arab Emirates.

Texas Civil Justice League Applauds The Texas Senate For Passing Senate Bill 6, The Pandemic Liability Protection Act

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Friday, April 9, 2021
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TCJL applauds Senator Kelly Hancock and members of the Texas Senate for the 29-1 vote today approving Senate Bill 6, the Pandemic Liability Protection Act.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TCJL applauds Senator Kelly Hancock and members of the Texas Senate for the 29-1 vote today approving Senate Bill 6, the Pandemic Liability Protection Act.
  • As Senator Hancock noted on the Senate floor, SB 6 isn't blanket immunity and doesn't protect bad actors, but instead provides much-deserved protection from litigation for businesses that have acted in good faith during the pandemic.
  • Texas Civil Justice League commends Senator Hancock for his leadership on this issue over the past year.
  • Senate Bill 6 now moves to the Texas House of Representatives where Chairman Jeff Leach is the author of House Bill 3659.

Texas Appellate Powerhouse Alexander Dubose & Jefferson Welcomes Former Texas Supreme Court Justice Paul W. Green

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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HOUSTON, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexander Dubose&Jefferson LLP(ADJ) continues to grow its all-star team as the Texas-based appellate firm welcomes the addition of former Texas Supreme Court Justice Paul W. Green as a partner in its newly created San Antonio office.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Alexander Dubose&Jefferson LLP(ADJ) continues to grow its all-star team as the Texas-based appellate firm welcomes the addition of former Texas Supreme Court Justice Paul W. Green as a partner in its newly created San Antonio office.
  • His practice will focus on handling appeals, arbitrating and mediating, and assisting clients and co-counsel in trial and appellate matters throughout Texas.
  • Former Texas Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson joined the firm's Austin office in 2013, becoming a named partner.
  • Elected to the Supreme Court of Texas in 2004, Justice Green became the second longest-running justice on the court before announcing his retirement in July.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Named BIO’s Governor of the Year

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Friday, October 2, 2020
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Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization awarded Roy Cooper, Governor of North Carolina, with its 2020 Governor of the Year Award.

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  • Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization awarded Roy Cooper, Governor of North Carolina, with its 2020 Governor of the Year Award.
  • Innovations in life sciences are transforming the way we approach treating diseases, environmental sustainability and food production, said Governor Cooper.
  • Governor Cooper has been a dedicated supporter of the life sciences in North Carolina.
  • I applaud Governor Cooper on receiving BIOs 2020 Governor of the Year award and for his unwavering commitment to North Carolinas life science community.

Dallas Court of Appeals Reverses Dismissal of Whistleblower Complaint by Former DISD Teacher, represented by Wiley Walsh, P.C.

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Friday, August 28, 2020
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DALLAS, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- OnAugust 27, 2020, the Fifth Court of Appeals of Texas at Dallas reversed the dismissal of Fernando Herrera's Texas Whistleblower case against Dallas Independent School District.

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  • DALLAS, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- OnAugust 27, 2020, the Fifth Court of Appeals of Texas at Dallas reversed the dismissal of Fernando Herrera's Texas Whistleblower case against Dallas Independent School District.
  • In doing so, it ordered the case back to the trial court for further proceedings.
  • The lawsuit alleges DISD terminated Mr. Herrera because he complained to Child Protective Services ("CPS") about suspected child abuse by other DISD teachers.
  • The lawsuit was initially filed in June 2018 in Dallas District Court.

Palm Beach County Vegetable Grower Named Florida Farmer of the Year

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Friday, June 12, 2020
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Rep. Roth has been a farmer for 44 years and is the majority partner in a Belle Glade vegetable and herb packinghouse.

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  • Rep. Roth has been a farmer for 44 years and is the majority partner in a Belle Glade vegetable and herb packinghouse.
  • He has been named as one of Florida Farm Bureau's Champions for Agriculture during the 2020 legislative session.
  • He will be introduced as the 2020 Florida Farmer of the Year during the Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in October.
  • Photo caption: 2020 Florida Farmer of the Year Rick Roth is a Palm Beach County grower and also a member of the Florida House of Representatives.

C-Hear Executive Dylan Rafaty Reappointed as Vice-Chair to Committee On People with Disabilities by Texas Governor Greg Abbott

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
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Governor Greg Abbott reconfirmed Rafaty for a third term as Vice-Chair to Texas' Committee on People with Disabilities.

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  • Governor Greg Abbott reconfirmed Rafaty for a third term as Vice-Chair to Texas' Committee on People with Disabilities.
  • "I'm tremendously honored to be again recognized by Governor Abbott," Rafaty said.
  • The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities supports a network of committees within the disability community, presents awards, promotes awareness and monitors compliance with related laws.
  • The Governor appoints12 membersto serve on The Committee, seven of whom must be people with disabilities.

Three housing leaders honored during PHFA's Housing Forum

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Thursday, May 9, 2019
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HARRISBURG, Pa., May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today recognized three affordable housing leaders during its Housing Forum conference at the Hilton Harrisburg.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today recognized three affordable housing leaders during its Housing Forum conference at the Hilton Harrisburg.
  • PHFA's biennial Housing Forum provides professional development opportunities for people working in the housing field.
  • The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency works to provide affordable homeownership and rental housing options for older adults, low- and moderate-income families, and people with special housing needs.
  • Through its carefully managed mortgage programs and investments in multifamily housing developments, PHFA also promotes economic development across the state.

Pennsylvania Fish And Boat Commission To Recruit New Class Of Waterways Conservation Officer Trainees

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Monday, January 28, 2019
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is recruiting the 22nd class of Waterways Conservation Officer (WCO) Trainees at its H.R.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is recruiting the 22nd class of Waterways Conservation Officer (WCO) Trainees at its H.R.
  • The State Civil Service Commission (SCSC) will begin accepting applications January 30 until February 19, 2019.
  • The class of up to 20 trainees is expected to report for training in the summer of 2019 and graduate in the summer of 2020.
  • Trainees will assist with investigations, patrol regions, participate in public outreach events and stock waterways.