In a continuation of championing renters’ rights in Florida, Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) has filed a bill that requires current and future renters be notified if their unit is in a flood zone. [Read more…] about Senator Stewart Files Bill To Require Notice Of Flood Zones To Renters
79% of Floridians Say Behavioral Health Needs Best Met by Locally-Based Entities
Behavioral health services have been a priority of Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis and the Legislature in recent years. [Read more…] about 79% of Floridians Say Behavioral Health Needs Best Met by Locally-Based Entities
The Great Florida Riverway Holds Exhibition in the Capitol Rotunda
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Featuring life-size photographic exhibit and walking tours
The Great Florida Riverway, a coalition of nonprofits working to restore the ecological and economic health of the Ocklawaha, St. Johns, and Silver Rivers and surrounding communities, is hosting a photo and film exhibition [Read more…] about The Great Florida Riverway Holds Exhibition in the Capitol Rotunda
Respected Attorney, Advocate Steve Uhlfelder Passes Away
Steve Uhlfelder, 76, one of the most respected and accomplished attorneys and lobbyists in modern Florida history, died early this morning after a long and courageous struggle with Parkinson’s Disease and some other health issues. [Read more…] about Respected Attorney, Advocate Steve Uhlfelder Passes Away
Senate Democratic Caucus Members Respond to End of Special Session and Passage of HB 9B – Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange and Osceola Counties
After a weeklong special session focused on cleaning up the Governor’s unnecessary, retaliatory and targeted policies, Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book had this response: [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Caucus Members Respond to End of Special Session and Passage of HB 9B – Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange and Osceola Counties
Senator Simon Files Historic School Choice, Parental Empowerment Legislation
Offers education savings account for every K-12
student, cuts red tape hindering public schools
Senator Corey Simon (R-Tallahassee), Chair of the Senate Committee on Education Pre-K-12, today filed Senate Bill 202 [Read more…] about Senator Simon Files Historic School Choice, Parental Empowerment Legislation
Leader Book Files Bill Closing Legal Loophole in Fight Against Human Trafficking
Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Davie) has filed a bill to close a legal loophole in the fight against human trafficking [Read more…] about Leader Book Files Bill Closing Legal Loophole in Fight Against Human Trafficking
Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Academy Class 34 Graduation
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announces the graduation of 24 law enforcement analysts [Read more…] about Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Academy Class 34 Graduation
Orange and Osceola County House Democrats Vote to Oppose HB 9B
The Florida House of Representatives today passed HB 9B [Read more…] about Orange and Osceola County House Democrats Vote to Oppose HB 9B
State Senator Jason Pizzo Elected Senate Democratic Leader-Designate for 2024-2026 term
The Senate Democratic Caucus unanimously voted State Senator Jason Pizzo (D-Hollywood) to lead the caucus during the 2024-2026 legislative sessions. [Read more…] about State Senator Jason Pizzo Elected Senate Democratic Leader-Designate for 2024-2026 term
