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Bilirakis Named Veterans’ Advisor to Speaker Johnson

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 18, 2023

Washington: House Speaker Mike Johnson has appointed Representative Gus Bilirakis as Veterans' Advisor to the Speaker. Bilirakis, who has a long history of championing legislation to help veterans and their families, served for 14 years on the House Veterans Affairs Committee. He has authored legislation signed into law to improve mental health options, strengthen homeless prevention programs, and boost educational benefits for veterans. Additionally, Bilirakis has worked to improve transition support for veterans returning to civilian life and ensure formal recognition of...

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Which former Pasco Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18?

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 16, 2023

These former Pasco Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18.

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Pasco Reporter area weekly mass times

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 16, 2023

The following parishes in the Pasco Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Recent Pasco County home sales in week ending Dec. 9

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 16, 2023

There were 44 reported residential sales in Pasco County in the week ending Dec. 9, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Fewer Alaska Native students enrolled in Pasco County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 15, 2023

In Pasco County schools, 0.3% of students enrolled identified as Alaska Native in the 2022-23 school year.

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More multiracial students enrolled in Pasco County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

There were 4,868 multiracial students enrolled in Pasco County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Bilirakis and Sewell Introduce Bill to Help Rare Kidney Disease Patients

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

Washington, DC - Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Terri Sewell (D-AL) have introduced the New Era for Preventing End-Stage Kidney Disease Act, a bill aimed at improving care for patients with rare kidney diseases. The legislation focuses on increasing awareness and education among healthcare providers and communities to transform the delivery of care to these patients.According to the article, Medicare currently spends more than $84 billion each year on providing critical care to patients with chronic kidney disease. However, there has been little innovation in...

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Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson's Act Passes House

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

Washington, D.C. - A groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at preventing, treating, and ultimately curing Parkinson's disease has passed the House of Representatives. The Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson's Act, sponsored by U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Paul Tonko, seeks to unite experts in a public-private partnership to tackle the challenges posed by this debilitating disease.The passing of this legislation holds a personal significance for Congressman Bilirakis, who has lost two immediate family members to...

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Pasco County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 13, 2023

In Pasco County schools, 3.9% of students enrolled identified as Asian in the 2022-23 school year.

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Four More Bilirakis Measures Pass the House

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 13, 2023

Washington, DC: The House of Representatives has passed the Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act, a comprehensive package aimed at improving mental health and substance abuse treatment options across the United States. Among the provisions included in this legislation are four measures authored by Congressman Gus Bilirakis. These measures are focused on enhancing public health outcomes, advancing critical research, and ensuring that vulnerable children have access to vital mental health services.One of the measures, the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act,...

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Two Bilirakis Bills Pass the House as Part of Lower Costs, More Transparency Act

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 13, 2023

The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, a comprehensive healthcare package aimed at reducing healthcare costs and increasing price transparency for patients, has been passed by the House this week. The package, which consists of 17 bipartisan proposals, will also ensure the continuity of critical components of the nation's healthcare system. It is projected to reduce the federal deficit by over $700 million, according to the Congressional Budget Office.Among the provisions included in the package are two measures co-authored by Congressman Bilirakis. The first is the...

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Pasco County schools in 2022-23 school year?

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 12, 2023

There were 21,436 Hispanic students enrolled in Pasco County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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Pasco County home prices fall in November 2023 compared to November 2022

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 12, 2023

In November 2023, the median sale price of a home in Pasco County fell by $7,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 15.5%.

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E&C Leaders Hail Unanimous 45-0 Bipartisan Committee Passage of the TICKET Act

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 11, 2023

In a significant development, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce has unanimously passed the "Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act" or "TICKET Act" with a vote of 45-0. This bipartisan achievement has been hailed by Committee Chair Rodgers and Ranking Member Pallone, along with Subcommittee Chair Bilirakis and Subcommittee Ranking Member Schakowsky.The TICKET Act, as amended with the "STOP Act" led by Rep. Kelly Armstrong, aims to revolutionize the experience of purchasing event tickets online. By putting an end to practices that have frustrated...

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Pasco County Education: 47,310 white students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 11, 2023

In Pasco County schools, 56.3% of students enrolled identified as white in the 2022-23 school year.

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Pasco County Education: 6,782 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 10, 2023

There were 6,782 Black students enrolled in Pasco County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

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On Saturday, December 9, former North Ridgeville High School standout Jeremy Sanchez’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 10, 2023

The game took place in Tampa, Florida.

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On Saturday, December 9, Kimberly High School standout Owen Pawlikowski competed in NCAA D2 game

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 10, 2023

The game took place in Tampa, Florida.

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Hillsborough High School standout Cantia Rahming’s college team won in NCAA D2 game on Saturday, December 9

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 10, 2023

The game took place in Tampa, Florida.

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On Saturday, December 9, Nease High School standout Logan Ryan competed in NCAA D2 game

By Pasco Reporter | Dec 10, 2023

The game took place in Tampa, Florida.