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Florida politicians react to Congress approving $1.1 billion for Zika
The U.S. Congress approved a stop-gap funding bill last night to keep the government operating, and the funding included $1.1 billion to battle the Zika virus. Both Florida senators voted for the funding. Some reaction:
Gov. Rick Scott (via Twitter): "Glad Congress finally passed Zika (virus) funding. Hope @potus signs fast and sends resources to Florida."
Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla.: “The emergency spending approved today will help increase local mosquito-control efforts to contain the spread of the virus and allow federal researchers to continue their search for a vaccine."
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla: “I’m glad these critical resources are now moving forward so we can help the thousands of Americans suffering from this virus, step up our mosquito eradication efforts, and develop a vaccine to eradicate Zika for good.”
More reaction at WPBF and at the Palm Beach Post. Also see this Reuters story about Congress passing funding legislation. Earlier Zika coverage in Florida is here.
» Also yesterday: 5 sites with Zika-infected mosquitoes in Miami Beach were identified
Growth in personal income in Florida is one of the strongest in the country
Personal income in Florida rose by 1.2 percent in the second quarter, the sixth-strongest performance in the country. The single-largest component of income growth — higher earnings — rose by 1.3 percent in Florida, led by higher health care earnings. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
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Florida's assets
Florida has always appealed to dreamers and doers. Even when this place was still mostly swampland, Spanish explorers saw its possibility; they built the first permanent European settlement here. Centuries later, rocket scientists would also see possibility in Florida and put men on the moon from its shores. Not surprisingly, that same sense of possibility drives Florida’s economy even today. Why? ... Read More »
How 2016 became the year of water in Florida
In recent conversations with scientists, farmers, business leaders, politicians and advocates for the various water needs Floridians embrace in the southern half of the peninsula, Florida Weekly discovered a simple truth: Everybody wants to fix Florida's water system but few are willing to take on the problem and its cost in a single-generation effort. [Source: Florida Weekly]
Tropical Storm Matthew bashes Caribbean islands and forecast to turn north, east of Florida
Tropical Storm Matthew has formed in the Atlantic Ocean moving through the Windward Islands as it makes its way toward the Caribbean Sea and perhaps the Gulf of Mexico. More from the Tampa Bay Times and the Orlando Sentinel.
› Carnival Corp. donates $2 million to new African-American museum in D.C.
Cruise giant Carnival Corp. & PLC is donating $2 million to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C, the Doral-based company announced Wednesday.
› Enterprise Florida CEO search postponed
Enterprise Florida postponed its search for a new president indefinitely Wednesday after Gov. Rick Scott canceled one-on-one meetings with the two finalists to address the development of Tropical Storm Matthew.
› JaxPort board picks new officers
The JaxPort board of directors has selected new officers whose term will end Sept. 30, 2017
› Boca company's sensor products designed to keep track of valuables
Boca Raton-based Indagem Tech's sensor-based products can locate your missing mobile phone, or protect your home while you're away.
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