On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, Representative Marie Woodson (D-Hollywood) presented a bill to the Ways and Means Committee that has the potential to bring much-needed relief to the families of first responders who have died in the line of duty. [Read more…] about Representative Marie Woodson’s HB 101 Passes Unanimously in Ways and Means Committee
Florida Poly to grow curriculum with two new bachelor’s degrees
Florida Polytechnic University is adding to its engineering strength by launching two new bachelor’s degrees for students this fall: civil engineering and industrial engineering. [Read more…] about Florida Poly to grow curriculum with two new bachelor’s degrees
Senator Stewart Files Legislation Guaranteeing Adoptees the Right to their Original Birth Certificate
Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) has filed SB 854 Release of Adoption Information. [Read more…] about Senator Stewart Files Legislation Guaranteeing Adoptees the Right to their Original Birth Certificate
Representative Rayner-Goolsby Hosts Discussion at Annual Collard Green Festival
On Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, Representative Michele Rayner-Goolsby (D-Saint Petersburg) will be holding a panel discussion at the annual Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival. [Read more…] about Representative Rayner-Goolsby Hosts Discussion at Annual Collard Green Festival
FAMU Mourns the Loss of Trustee Thomas W. Dortch, Jr.
Florida A&M University mourns the loss of Trustee Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. [Read more…] about FAMU Mourns the Loss of Trustee Thomas W. Dortch, Jr.
Democratic Legislators on Today’s LBC Meeting
The Legislative Budget Commission (LBC) met today to discuss the 2023-24 budget in preparation for the 2023 Legislative Session. [Read more…] about Democratic Legislators on Today’s LBC Meeting
Monumental Insurance Reform Tackles Lawsuit Abuse
House Bill 837 Includes Reforms for all Lines of Insurance
Comprehensive legislation was today filed in the Florida House to address abusive litigation in Florida. [Read more…] about Monumental Insurance Reform Tackles Lawsuit Abuse
Senator Berman and Representative Harris Introduce Legislation to Observe Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida
Senator Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) and Representative Rita Harris (D-Orlando) filed Senate Bill 832 and House Bill 863 [Read more…] about Senator Berman and Representative Harris Introduce Legislation to Observe Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida
Senator Stewart Files Bill To Expand Access To Higher Education
In an effort to increase awareness of and access to postsecondary education opportunities, Senator Linda Stewart (D- Orlando) has filed Senate Bill 826 [Read more…] about Senator Stewart Files Bill To Expand Access To Higher Education
Upcoming Public Meeting for Northbound U.S. 1 Improvements
Meeting will be offered in multiple platforms
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on northbound U.S. 1 from Rocky Point Road to Malabar Road (State Road (S.R.) 514) in Malabar [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for Northbound U.S. 1 Improvements
