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EDA awards $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Alachua County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Alachua County, Florida.

By NC Florida News | Jan 20, 2025

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U.S. Rep. Soto votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

By NC Florida News | Jul 24, 2024

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Alachua County rise or fall in 2021?

By NC Florida News | Mar 2, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Alachua County received $8.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Bradford County

By NC Florida News | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Bradford County received $2.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Columbia County in 2021

By NC Florida News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Columbia County received $3.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Gilchrist County in 2021

By NC Florida News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Gilchrist County received $6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Union County rise or fall in 2021?

By NC Florida News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Union County received $73,906 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Union County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By NC Florida News | Feb 26, 2024

Farms in Union County received $5,802 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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318 Columbia County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By NC Florida News | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Columbia County received $1,577,405 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Bradford County receive in 2021?

By NC Florida News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Bradford County received $338,348 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Gilchrist County farmers in 2021 reached $4,655,616

By NC Florida News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Gilchrist County received $4,655,616 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Alachua County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By NC Florida News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Alachua County received $3,404,011 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Global Farmer Protests Should Be A Wake-Up Call For America

By NC Florida News | Feb 8, 2024

Around the world, farmers are protesting against overregulation, climate extremism, and rising input costs. The recent farmer protests in Europe should serve as a wake-up call for lawmakers in the United States. Farmers in France, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, and Spain have been expressing their economic plight and anger by blocking roads and engaging in various forms of protest.One of the main concerns of European farmers is the EU's nature restoration law, which requires member states to restore at least 20% of the EU's land and sea areas by 2030. This...

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Now Is The Time For Personalized Health-Care Reform

By NC Florida News | Feb 2, 2024

Americans are facing the prospect of another surge in health-care costs, with prices expected to increase by an average of 6.5 percent in 2024. Families will bear the brunt of these rising costs through higher premiums, elevated deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses. This situation is particularly challenging for lower-income families, who often have to sacrifice other necessities to afford health insurance.However, there is hope on the horizon. Congressman Greg Steube and Congresswoman Kat Cammack have introduced the ACCESS Act, a transformative proposal aimed at...

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Now is the Time to Create a Robust Aquaculture Industry to Ensure Food Security and Support our Economy

By NC Florida News | Jan 22, 2024

America's seafood industry is a crucial component of the nation's economy, supporting over 1.8 million jobs. However, it is surprising to learn that the United States currently imports more seafood than it produces. To address this issue, members of Congress are being urged to support the expansion of offshore aquaculture.Aquaculture, the farming of fish and other aquatic species, is a thriving industry in several states, including Alabama, Florida, Hawaii, and Mississippi. It is being carried out responsibly and in an environmentally friendly manner. Offshore aquaculture...

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Congresswoman Kat Cammack Introduces Federal Disaster Responsibility Act Following Devastation From Hurricane Idalia

By NC Florida News Report | Sep 14, 2023

Hurricane Idalia severely impacted Florida’s fisheries, a significant contributor to Florida’s economy. These small businesses need assistance to recover from this Major Hurricane.

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Rep. Cammack Leads Florida Colleagues In Letter Requesting Clean Supplemental Appropriations Bill To Replenish Disaster Relief Fund, Recent Disasters

By NC Florida News Report | Sep 5, 2023

On September 1, 2023, Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) led a letter with House members of the Florida congressional delegation urging House and Senate leadership to support a clean supplemental appropriations bill to replenish the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) and to help those affected by recent natural disasters, including Hurricane Idalia, recover.

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Rep. Cammack Announces Gainesville Fire Rescue's (GFR) Second 'Assistance To Firefighters' Grant For 2023

By NC Florida News Report | Aug 31, 2023

On August 21, 2023, Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) announced a second 'Assistance To Firefighters' Grant (AFG) award for Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The department will receive $184,114.28 to improve its operations and safety, supplementing the $47,122 granted in mid-June.

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Rep. Cammack Joins Florida Colleagues On Letter To Grant Hardship Waiver To Florida State University Athlete

By NC Florida News Report | Aug 22, 2023

On Thursday, Rep. Cammack joined Congressmen Mike Waltz (FL-6) and Neal Dunn (FL-2) on a bipartisan letter along with nine other members of the Florida Congressional delegation to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker urging the NCAA to reverse course on its decision to retroactively punish collegiate student athlete and Floridian Darrell Jackson Jr. for putting his family first.

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Representatives Cammack, Pallone Introduce SEAS Act To Support Aquaculture & Seafood Industries

By NC Florida News Report | Aug 16, 2023

Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06) announced the introduction of a bipartisan bill to support aquaculture and seafood industries.