Governor Rick Scott today provided additional information regarding resources available to individuals affected by Hurricane Maria’s devastating impact, especially those from Puerto Rico who were displaced and are now in Florida. The Transitional Sheltering Assistance program (TSA), a federal lodging assistance program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is ending on Friday, June 29, following a decision by the Puerto Rican government to not request an extension from FEMA. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Highlights Resources for Housing and Other Needs Available to Families Displaced by Hurricane Maria
Overdorf Endorsed By Associated Builders and Contractors
The construction industry group gets behind Toby Overdorf in the race
for House District 83 because of his commitment to free enterprise.
The Toby Overdorf Campaign today announced the endorsement of Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter (ABC FEC), part of a national construction industry trade association that represents nearly 21,000 corporate members. [Read more…] about Overdorf Endorsed By Associated Builders and Contractors
Gov. Scott Takes More Action to Combat Algal Blooms
Meets with White House, Expands Water Monitoring
Governor Rick Scott met with White House Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney to continue advocating for full funding for the repairs to the Herbert Hoover Dike surrounding Lake Okeechobee. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Takes More Action to Combat Algal Blooms
Rutherford Statement on House Passage of FY 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill
The House of Representatives today passed the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY 2019) Defense Appropriations bill by a vote of 359-49. The bill funds the Department of Defense – including operations, readiness activities, equipment modernization, and health and quality-of-life programs for our troops and military families. It also provides funds for several of Congressman Rutherford’s initiatives that are of particular interest to Northeast Florida. [Read more…] about Rutherford Statement on House Passage of FY 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill
State’s performance funding investment to help UF continue its rise in national stature
$110 million in state performance funding for 2018-19
The University of Florida will receive more than $110 million in state performance funding for the 2018-19 fiscal year, an investment that it will use to continue its efforts to raise its national stature and become a top-five public research university. [Read more…] about State’s performance funding investment to help UF continue its rise in national stature
Board of Governors presents awards to State University System Legislative Champions
The Board of Governors on Thursday recognized Senate President Joe Negron, House Speaker Richard Corcoran, and House Majority Leader Ray Rodrigues as 2018 State University System Legislative Champions. [Read more…] about Board of Governors presents awards to State University System Legislative Champions
Massive Nationwide Health Care Fraud Takedown
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, the United States Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced a nationwide health care fraud takedown stopping schemes defrauding Medicare and Medicaid out of $2 billion. [Read more…] about Massive Nationwide Health Care Fraud Takedown
GOP blocks Nelson attempt to extend FEMA housing assistance for displaced storm victims
Senate Republicans today blocked an attempt by U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) to have the Senate take up and pass legislation he filed to force FEMA to continue providing temporary housing assistance to hundreds of displaced families who are still unable to return to their homes in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. [Read more…] about GOP blocks Nelson attempt to extend FEMA housing assistance for displaced storm victims
Florida Student Association presents their inaugural Friend of FSA Award
The Florida Student Association on Thursday recognized Representative Amber Mariano from the Florida House of Representatives as its 2018 Friend of FSA. [Read more…] about Florida Student Association presents their inaugural Friend of FSA Award
$616 Million for Affordable Housing and Business Assistance Approved for Florida
Following today’s meeting with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Dr. Ben Carson, Governor Rick Scott announced the approval to distribute $616 million to local communities for Florida’s long-term recovery efforts from last year’s hurricane season. [Read more…] about $616 Million for Affordable Housing and Business Assistance Approved for Florida
