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Senator Jay Collins (R-Tampa) today filed Senate Bill 150, Public Safety, a robust public safety package to codify the constitutional right of citizens to keep and bear arms [Read more…] about Senator Jay Collins Files Public Safety Package, Codifying Constitutional Right Of Citizens To Keep And Bear Arms
In April 2020, Representative Ashley V. Gantt (D- Miami) was selected to serve on an Independent Review Panel [Read more…] about Representative Gantt Responds to Claim Bill HB – 6001 Seeking Relief for Leonard Cure
“I commend the Florida High School Athletic Association’s vote to remove questions on student menstrual history from their updated Pre-Participation Evaluation form. [Read more…] about Senator Berman’s Statement on FHSAA Decision to Scrap Mandatory Menstruation Questions
The FHSAA reversed a proposal to mandate female athletes report menstrual cycle information to athletic directors and coaches. [Read more…] about Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book Responds to FHSAA Reversing Proposed Menstruation Reporting Requirements
Florida House Democratic legislators earlier this week sent a letter to the Florida High School Athletics Association (FHSAA) asking it rescind its invasive proposal that would have required Florida’s female student athletes to report details about their menstrual cycle [Read more…] about Respect Girls’ Privacy: Leader Driskell on FHSAA Rescinding Proposed Menstruation Reporting Requirements
Former state senator and community advocate Kelli Stargel has joined Florida Polytechnic University in a new role designed to help the all-STEM institution broaden its statewide impact. [Read more…] about Former State Sen. Kelli Stargel joins Florida Polytechnic University
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, announced its 2023 legislative priorities for senior living and long-term care today. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Announces 2023 Legislative Priorities
In response to the Florida Senate passing SB 4B –Statewide Prosecutor and SB 6B– Transportation of Inspected Unauthorized Aliens, Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book (D- Plantation) and other Democratic Caucus leadership members issued the following statements: [Read more…] about Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book, Senate Minority Leader Pro Tempore Jason Pizzo and Democratic Caucus Fiscal Policy Chair Tracie Davis Issue Statements on the Passing of Senate Bills 4B and 6B
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on U.S. 1 from East Ridgewood Avenue to north of Palm Coast Parkway on Thursday, February 16, at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for U.S. 1 Improvements
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) today received identification of the victim found deceased in Okeechobee County on Saturday. [Read more…] about Autopsy confirms identity of human remains
