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New report: By electrifying all its buildings, Florida could reap some of the highest health and climate benefits in the country

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Florida ranks 10th in the nation for potential reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report released by Environment Florida Research & Policy Center, Florida PIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group. [Read more…] about New report: By electrifying all its buildings, Florida could reap some of the highest health and climate benefits in the country

Major Sports Teams, Organizations & Athletes Unite to Support First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Resiliency Initiative to Empower Florida Students

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Partnerships Include:
 Orlando Magic, Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Lightning, Inter Miami CF, Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, Miami Marlins, Florida Panthers, NASCAR, LPGA
Athletes Endorsing Initiative Include:
David Beckham, Peyton Manning, Lou Holtz, Tony Dungy, Urban Meyer, Crystal Thomas, Ali Marpet, Bryant McFadden, Mark Richt, Twan Russell, Corey Simon, Tra Thomas, Jonathan Vilma, Jonathan Isaac, Charlie Ward, Tyler Johnson, Joey Logano, Brandon Lowe, Chris Mueller
First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced the launch of a resiliency initiative for Florida schools to emphasize key character development skills including volunteerism, teamwork, and problem-solving. Unveiled at Amway Arena, professional sports teams, organizations, and athletes from across Florida are lending their support for these resiliency efforts.

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FWC protections for key fish habitat a ‘step forward’

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Environmental groups see the move as an encouraging sign for ocean health 

In an important step for the health of the Florida Keys reef system, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced Friday that they will create a four-month fishing closure of the Western Dry Rocks. [Read more…] about FWC protections for key fish habitat a ‘step forward’

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $4.6 Million in Rural Infrastructure Awards to 12 Communities in Northwest Florida Impacted by Hurricane Michael

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Governor Ron DeSantis today announced more than $4.6 million in awards to communities in Northwest Florida that were impacted by Hurricane Michael through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF).

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Media Advisory: Vote Imminent on Equality Act in U.S. House

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The US House of Representatives is preparing for a Thursday floor vote on the Equality Act, a historic piece of legislation that would expand the Civil Rights Act of 1964. [Read more…] about ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Media Advisory: Vote Imminent on Equality Act in U.S. House

UnidosUS is awarded a $745,000 State Farm education and COVID-19 response effort grant

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UnidosUS (formerly the National Council of La Raza), the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, has been awarded a $745,000 grant from State Farm to fund four education initiatives: CASA, Early Escalera, Avanzando Through College and Padres Comprometidos and to support the UnidosUS Esperanza/Hope Fund. [Read more…] about UnidosUS is awarded a $745,000 State Farm education and COVID-19 response effort grant