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Category: Uncategorized EMPOWER Patients Praises Gov. DeSantis, Florida House for Bringing Critical Attention to Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) Wrongdoings January 25, 2023

Tallahassee, Fla. –Today, following an informative panel discussion on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) held by House Health and Human Services Chair Randy Fine (R-Palm Bay) and the committee, panel participant Kevin Duane – owner of the oldest operating pharmacy in Jacksonville, Panama Pharmacy – shared the following on behalf of EMPOWER Patients, a coalition of independent and community pharmacists and …Read More

The P6 Campaign Finance Report Now Available, Only at On3PR August 13, 2022

On 3 Public Relations (On3PR) has updated our campaign finance report to include all campaign contributions, loans, and expenditures through Fri., Aug. 5. Statewide and legislative candidates had until midnight, Fri., Aug. 12 to post their ‘P6’ report to the Florida Division of Elections website. With only 10 days until the Tues., Aug. 23 primary election, we examined all candidates’ …Read More

On 3 Public Relations Proudly Welcomes Alissa Johnson to the Team August 2, 2022

TALLAHASEE, Fla. – Christina Johnson, founder and President of On 3 Public Relations (On3PR), today proudly welcomed Alissa Johnson to the firm’s team of talented, tested, and trusted communications professionals. Alissa will serve as Accounts Manager, joining Vice President of Accounts Aly Coleman at the woman-owned and woman-certified firm, which will be celebrating its 15th anniversary in February 2023. “Even …Read More

Coalition of Independent and Community Pharmacies Thanks Governor DeSantis for Signing House Bill 357 June 22, 2022

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 357: Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers, sponsored by State Rep. Jackie Toledo (R-Tampa). It was sent to him for consideration after passing with unanimous, bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate during the 2022 Legislative Session. EMPOWER Patients, a coalition comprised of independent and community pharmacies focused on increasing …Read More

December Campaign Finance Report Now Available December 11, 2021

On 3 Public Relations (On3PR) has updated our campaign finance report to include all campaign contributions, loans, and expenditures through Nov. 30, 2021. Candidates had until midnight, Fri., Dec. 10, 2021, to post their ‘M11’ report to the Florida Division of Elections website. With less than one year until the Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, general election, we examined candidates’ current fundraising …Read More

Florida Education Champions Posts $20 Million Finance Report July 12, 2021

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Florida Education Champions, the newly-established political committee formed to secure placement on the November 2022 ballot to authorize sports and event betting at professional sports venues, pari-mutuel facilities, and statewide via online sports betting platforms, with hundreds of millions of dollars in generated revenue going toward supplementing Florida’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, today reported $20 million in its …Read More

Florida State University Institute of Politics launches “Politics in the Sunshine” podcast series with former Gov. Jeb Bush interview April 4, 2021

Tallahassee, Fla. — The Institute of Politics at Florida State University (IOP@FSU) has launched a new podcast series, “Politics in the Sunshine.” The podcast is moderated by former Republican Party of Florida Chair and FSU adjunct faculty member Al Cardenas. The first guest is former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, who was first elected to office in 1998, serving two terms …Read More

These kits safely get rid of old prescription drugs | Column April 2, 2021

Opinion Editorial, Tampa Bay Times We often hear talk of “taking drugs off the street,” but it might be even more important to get drugs out of our medicine cabinets. Each year, there are 30 million prescriptions for controlled substance dispensed in Florida. About half of the prescriptions issued may go unused, leaving unused drugs available for youth experimentation, senior …Read More

Florida Association of Children’s Hospitals Endorses Florida’s 26th Annual Children’s Week April 5, 2021

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Association of Children’s Hospitals (FACH) extended its endorsement for Florida’s 26th annual Children’s Week, which begins with the Celebration of the Hands event today, Mon., April 5, and includes virtual events throughout the week, with Children’s Day, tomorrow, Tues., April 6. As the umbrella organization for 15 children’s hospitals and the collective voice of …Read More

ICYMI: The Institute of Politics at Florida State University Hosted U.S. Senator Joe Manchin and former U.S. Senator Mel Martinez through “Celebrating Civility” Series March 4, 2021

(Tallahassee, Fla.) – The Institute of Politics at Florida State University (IOP@FSU) on Mon., March 1 hosted a webinar featuring U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and former U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) during its ‘Celebrating Civility’ series. The discussion was moderated by former Republican Party of Florida Chair and Florida State University adjunct faculty member Al Cardenas. In sharing their …Read More