Tag: esg
Rupert Darwll Opinion: SVB, ESG, and Biden’s ERISA Rule
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) occurred just days after Congress passed the Braun-Barr resolution, which overturns the Biden administration’s “Prudence and Loyalty” rule and its encouragement of environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...
Jimmy Patronis: Florida Treasury Will Divest From Blackrock
On Thursday, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that the Florida Treasury will begin divesting $2 billion worth of assets currently under management by BlackRock.
The State Treasury will immediately have Florida’s custody...
Rupert Darwall Opinion: An Oil Company Shows Wall Street How to Do ESG
In his essential book, “How the World Really Works,” scientist Vaclav Smil writes of modern urbanites’ profound ignorance about the energy and material requirements of the modern world. “We are a fossil-fueled civilization,” Smil...
Dan Webster Leads Letter to Labor Department Urging Better Transparency for Private Pensions and...
Eight other House Republicans signed Webster’s letter to U.S. Labor Sec. Eugene Scalia including U.S. Reps. Bill Posey and Francis Rooney of Florida.
Kathy Castor: Almost $100 Million Headed to Tampa Bay Area After $2.2 Trillion CARES...
“Tampa and Hillsborough County are on the frontlines of combating the coronavirus,” said Castor on Thursday. “It is vital that Congress speed significant resources directly to Tampa and Hillsborough County to take care of our neighbors."
Florida Officials Cheer Coast Guard Extending Contract With Eastern Shipbuilding Group
Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Coast Guard extended the contract for Panama City-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) to build four Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) ships, garnering the applause of officials from the Sunshine State.
Central Florida Congressional Democrats Announce HUD Sending Almost $25 Million to Region
The funds will be divided between Orlando and Sanford and Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties.
