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St. Johns County: Medicare dependency reached 3.5% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.5% of income in St. Johns County, providing an average of $3,072 per capita to residents.

By Palm Coast Times | Apr 20, 2025

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2022: Flagler County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Flagler County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 15.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 7.2%.

By Palm Coast Times | Apr 19, 2025

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Putnam County: Residents received $180.29 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Palm Coast Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.1% of income in Putnam County, providing an average of $2,413 per capita to residents.

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Flagler County: Medicaid dependency reached 1.8% in 2022

By Palm Coast Times | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.8% of income in Flagler County, providing an average of $1,072 per capita to residents.

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St. Johns County: Medicaid made up 0.7% of total income in 2022

By Palm Coast Times | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 0.7% of income in St. Johns County, providing an average of $654 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, St. Johns County ranks 58th among Florida counties for government transfer income per capita at $10,450

By Palm Coast Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of St. Johns County received an average of $10,450 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th lowest in Florida.

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Putnam County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 4.4% in 2022

By Palm Coast Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4.4% of income in Putnam County, providing an average of $1,754 per capita to residents.

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Putnam County residents received $15,200 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking ninth in Florida

By Palm Coast Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Putnam County received an average of $15,200 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it ninth highest in Florida.

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Flagler County: Income Maintenance made up 1.4% of total income in 2022

By Palm Coast Times | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.4% of income in Flagler County, providing an average of $861 per capita to residents.

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Flagler County ranks sixth highest in Florida for per capita government transfer income at $15,418 in 2022

By Palm Coast Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Flagler County received an average of $15,418 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth highest in Florida.

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St. Johns County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 0.6% of income in 2022

By Palm Coast Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.6% of income in St. Johns County, providing an average of $489 per capita to residents.

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Rep. Waltz Co-Leads National Maritime Strategy Report

By Palm Coast Times | May 8, 2024

On Wednesday, U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-6), U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), and U.S. Congressman John Garamendi (CA-8) released the bipartisan “Congressional Guidance for a National Maritime Strategy” that provides a comprehensive vision for planning guidance, strategic objectives, and actionable steps to revitalize our nation's maritime sector. In an era of great power competition, aging infrastructure, and the threat of high-intensity war, Congress must adopt a maritime strategy vital to U.S. national security and the world....

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Dear Secretary Austin

By Palm Coast Times | May 8, 2024

"Waltz, McCaul Demand Answers on Abbey Gate Bombing Investigation

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House Overwhelmingly Passes Waltz Bill to Secure Florida’s Coastal Border

By Palm Coast Times | Apr 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan, bicameral Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Water Act, introduced by U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-06), to secure U.S. coastal borders, including Florida’s, from drug and human trafficking. The bill was also introduced in the Senate by U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL)."We cannot leave Florida’s coastline wide-open like the Biden administration has our southern border," said Rep. Waltz. "We must protect Floridians and all Americans by securing our country’s borders, especially as the...

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Waltz, Soto Introduce the Jackie Robinson Ballpark Commemorative Site Act

By Palm Coast Times | Apr 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressmen Mike Waltz and Darren Soto have introduced the bipartisan Jackie Robinson Ballpark Commemorative Site Act to honor the historic location where Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in professional baseball. The legislation aims to designate the Jackie Robinson Ballpark, home of the Daytona Tortugas, as a National Commemorative Site and initiate a feasibility study for its designation as a National Historic Landmark.Waltz expressed the importance of preserving Jackie Robinson's legacy, stating, “Jackie Robinson changed the course of...

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Waltz, Houlahan Introduce Bill to Protect JROTC Programs

By Palm Coast Times | Apr 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressmen Mike Waltz (FL-06) and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) have joined forces to introduce bipartisan legislation aimed at safeguarding and expanding Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) programs across the nation.Waltz emphasized the significance of JROTC programs in fostering civic engagement among youth and addressing military recruitment challenges. He stated, “Our JROTC programs help promote civic participation amongst our youth and help address the recruitment shortfalls our military faces today.” Waltz also...

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Waltz, Comer Press NOAA on Whale Rule That Could Hurt Commercial Vessels & Supply Chains

By Palm Coast Times | Apr 12, 2024

U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz and Chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability James Comer have raised concerns over a proposed rule by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that could impact commercial vessels and supply chains while aiming to protect whales' habitats.In a letter addressed to NOAA Administrator Richard Spinrad, Congressman Waltz expressed his apprehensions about the potential negative effects of the proposed expanded habitat protections for the Rice and North Atlantic right whales. He emphasized that the rule could endanger the...

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House Oversight Committee Passes Waltz Bill to Stop FEHB Fraud and Government Waste

By Palm Coast Times | Apr 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability passed the FEHB Protection Act of 2024, introduced by U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz (FL-06) to stop fraud within the largest employer-sponsored health insurance program in the country – the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program.The FEHB Protection Act of 2024 codifies recommendations from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) to require the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to implement verification requirements for the FEHB...

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Waltz Grills Generals Milley & McKenzie on Afghanistan Withdrawal

By Palm Coast Times | Mar 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz of Florida passionately confronted Former Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff General (Ret.) Mark Milley and Former Commander of U.S. Central Command General (Ret.) Kenneth McKenzie Jr. during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing regarding the Biden Administration's handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal.Waltz expressed his frustration, stating, "The more I listen to this hearing, the more infuriated I get." He emphasized the impact on Gold Star families and veterans, remarking, "It is not about us, it is about them."...

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Waltz Requests John Kerry Correspondence with Iranian Official, Cites Likely Logan Act Violation

By Palm Coast Times | Mar 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz, along with several other congressmen, sent a letter to former Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, requesting all private correspondence with former Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Jarif during the Trump Administration. The letter also accused Mr. Kerry of likely violating the Logan Act.In the letter, Waltz expressed concerns about Kerry's actions, stating, "John Kerry undermined a sitting U.S. president and emboldened a state sponsor of terror by engaging with a foreign adversary as a private citizen." He...