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At Mast’s Urging, Appropriations Committee Increases Everglades Restoration Funding To $200 Million

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Funding Level Nearly Triples Last Year’s Allocation
For South Florida Ecosystem Restoration

The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee today passed the 2020 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, which was amended to include $200 million in funding for Everglades restoration at the urging of U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18). [Read more…] about At Mast’s Urging, Appropriations Committee Increases Everglades Restoration Funding To $200 Million

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Hurricane Michael Housing Relief

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New Programs to Focus Dollars on Homebuyers

Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the availability of two new homeownership loan programs that will provide additional affordable housing resources for those Floridians who were impacted by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Hurricane Michael Housing Relief

Seven scholarships awarded at Power of the Purse fundraiser, event dedicated to co-founders Cooper and Carmichael

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The annual Flagler College Power of the Purse fundraiser was once again an unparalleled success, attracting over 340 enthusiastic supporters to the College’s historic Ponce de Leon Hall on May 9.

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Mast, Soto Introduce Legislation Encouraging Congressional Offices at VA Facilities

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U.S. Congressmen Brian Mast (FL-18) and Darren Soto (FL-9) today introduced legislation to streamline the opening of Congressional offices inside Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities across the nation.

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First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Multi-Agency Mental Health and Substance Abuse Initiative: Hope for Healing Florida

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First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced the establishment of Hope for Healing Florida, a new multi-agency mental health and substance abuse campaign. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Multi-Agency Mental Health and Substance Abuse Initiative: Hope for Healing Florida