Elected Officials’ Media Releases
We are testing a new section of our blog. We will provide space, via the “Comments” thread, for our elected officials to post Media Releases submitted to other media sources. Frequently we, the citizens, never get to see information our elected officials submit (especially to newspapers) because the media release is never used or is used but with major editing.
We will focus primarily on state and local releases of interest to Marion County citizens. We want Media Releases that are a normal part of the work of representing and better informing citizens. We encourage all elected officials to take advantage of this communication opportunity, particularly our state legislative delegation. Please keep the Releases short and to the point, and include staff contact information on the Release for any follow up required.
We will not edit any Releases posted to the blog. However, the Blog Master will reserve discretion to remove any Releases posted that are judged: (1) excessive in length, (2) topically not relevant, (3) blatantly political, or (4) duplicates a release already posted. Those are our only guidelines.
Posting a Release is easy: (1) just click on “Comments”, (2) copy and paste the Release into the “Leave your comment” block; if necessary, do some minor editing to better fit the text into the block, (3) select “Other” on the “Choose an identity” section, (4) in the “Name” block, type in MR # and the sequence number your Media Release will be on the thread, (5) click on “Publish Your Comment”. Simple as that!
Alternatively, you can click on “E-mail us” on the blog home page, send the Release and we will post it for you. However, it may not be posted in as timely a manner as doing it yourself.
We will see how this section works out over the next few months.
BLOGGERS NOTE: We encourage you to offer you comments/feedback to any of the Media Releases posted in this section.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 26, 2005
Contact: Michael Luethy, (352) 873-6564
Cretul Hosts Town Hall Meeting for Seniors
Secretary of Elder Affairs to Help Seniors Capitalize on Available Resources
Ocala, FL – State Representative Larry Cretul (R-Ocala) is hosting a town hall meeting with Secretary Carole Green from Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs next Thursday, November 3 from 1-3pm at the Ocala West United Methodist Church located at 9330 SW 105th Street. Rep. Cretul and Sec. Green will provide further information about the state’s resources available for seniors, including the recent changes in Medicare, Medicaid, Long-Term Care, Home and Community-Based Care Programs, and Assisted Living options. All are invited to attend what promises to be an informative and helpful town hall meeting.
Who: Rep. Larry Cretul, FL Elder Affairs Secretary Carole Green
What: Rep. Cretul is hosting Sec. Green for a town hall meeting to help area citizens take full advantage of the state’s resources reserved for seniors
When: Thursday, November 3, 1:00-3:00 PM
Where: Ocala West United Methodist Church, 9330 SW 105th Street, Ocala, FL 34481
About Sec. Carole Green:
Governor Jeb Bush appointed Carole Green as the Secretary of the Department of Elder Affairs in March 2005 from a 30-year career in healthcare and public service to the agency. Prior to her appointment as Secretary, Sec. Green served as the Director of the Office of Long-term Care Policy after six years in the Florida House of Representatives, highlighted by chairing the House Elder & Long-term Care Committee and the House Subcommittee on Health Appropriations. She has received the Florida Assisted Living Affiliation’s Legislator of the Year award, the Florida Council on Aging advocacy award and the Florida College of Emergency Physicians Legislator of the Year.
Directions to Ocala West United Methodist Church:
From I-75: From Interstate 75, go South West on S.R. 200 past the entrance to Pine Run subdivision, to S.W. 105th Street (Shell station on corner), turn right, go West. The church is on the left.
From SR 484: From State Road 484, go North East on S.R. 200 past the entrance to Palm Cay subdivision. When you pass the Shell station on the left, get into the first left turn lane and make a U-turn at the intersection. Go South West on S.R. 200 to S.W. 105th Street (Shell station on corner). Turn right, continue going West. The church is on the left.
Rep. Jennings wants to share with local senior citizens that he will be hosting workshops throughout North Central Florida in the near future regarding Medicare Part D and how the changes will affect local citizens. We will be forwarding the exact dates and locations in the near future.
Thanks,
Sharon M. Spann
Legislative Assistant to
Rep. Ed Jennings, Jr.
352-955-6232 (Gainesville)
850-488-5794 (Capitol)
"Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be" - Abraham Lincoln
Please note:
Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state officials or staff regarding state business are considered to be public records and will be made available to the public and the media upon request. Therefore, your e-mail message may be subject to public disclosure.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2005
Contact: Michael Luethy, (352) 873-6564
Cretul Files Bill to Prevent Flu Vaccine Shortage
Bill Entices Vaccine Makers to Produce in Florida
Ocala, FL – State Representative Larry Cretul (R-Ocala) today filed HB 311 in the Florida House of Representatives to prevent another flu vaccine shortage attributable to a limited number of manufacturers all operating overseas. The legislation includes provisions to entice vaccine makers to open production facilities in Florida.
“Last year’s flu vaccine shortage highlighted a crisis that we cannot allow to continue,” said Cretul. “From the long waiting lines, to rationing who can receive a vaccine, to even a potential homeland security catastrophe like the bird flu—the warning signs are there. That’s why I’ve filed this bill to ensure we disarm these very real threats.”
House Bill 311 is one of the six bills Rep. Cretul will be filing in the Florida House of Representatives this year and is available online at http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/. Its sponsor in the Florida Senate is Senator Mike Fasano of New Port Richey. For more information or to speak with Rep. Cretul about the legislation, please contact Michael Luethy at 352-873-6564.
This is a great idea! Hope we can get a manufacturing plant to locate in Marion County. We need something like this.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Daisy Diaz
Friday, February 3, 2006
(352) 732-1313
OCALA – Rep. Dennis Baxley announced plans today for an “Idearaiser” meeting with Marion County’s community leaders. This “Idearaiser” will be co-hosted by the Speaker Designate of the Florida House, Rep. Marco Rubio. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 10:30a.m. – 12:00p.m. at the Marion County Public Library located at 2720 East Silver Springs Boulevard in Meeting Room C. The topic for discussion will be “How Can We Help the Next Generation be Better Than Ours?”
The concept of an “Idearaiser” is one that was conceived by Rep. Rubio as a unique way of searching out innovative ideas for improving Florida’s future from our community leaders across the state. 100 of the most innovative ideas gathered will be printed in a book that is to become the agenda of the Florida House of Representatives. More information on the 100 Ideas project can be found at www.100ideas.org.
Rep. Baxley and Speaker Designate Rubio invite all concerned citizens and community leaders to come share their relevant ideas on how to make Florida a better place to live and work both now and in the future.
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