Sunburn â The morning read of whatâs hot in Florida politics â 3.4.21
Hereâs the day that was â and will be â in Florida politics.
Publix, the most prominent private partner in Floridaâs vaccine distribution network, strongly disputed a news report insinuating the company had been allowed to operate with little oversight.
The company’s corporate office offered strong words in response to a Miami Herald report regarding the supermarket’s COVID-19 vaccination program.
âFrom the beginning of the vaccination rollout at Publix pharmacies, Publix has been in direct and constant contact with the state, requesting direction and frequently detailing vaccination plans at our stores,â reads a statement from the Lakeland-based grocery chain.
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The legislation would waive naturalization fees for parents, spouses and children of military personnel who have earned the Purple Heart while serving the United States. Additionally, the legislation would waive those fees for Gold Star families, comprising the families of fallen service members.
If passed, the legislation could save hundreds of dollars for those qualified family members. Filing the required petitions with the federal government can cost anywhere from more than $400 to more than $600. Also, a required fingerprinting, photograph and signature card cost an additional $85.
The Purple Heart is awarded to troops wounded seriously enough to require medical attention while in action against an enemy of the United States or as a result of enemy action.