“Florida Statute 1003 permits, among other things, the study of the Bible and requires a moment of silence. [Read more…] about FL State Senator Geraldine Thompson on AP African American History Course Rejection
Representative Jennifer Rita Harris Announces House District 44 Office Grand Opening
Representative Jennifer Rita Harris (D- Orlando) today announced that the House District 44 office in Orlando, located at 2151 Consulate Drive, Suite 15-3, Orlando, FL 32837, will host a grand opening event on Jan. 27, 2o23 at 5 PM. [Read more…] about Representative Jennifer Rita Harris Announces House District 44 Office Grand Opening
FL State Senator Rosalind Osgood on the rejected Advanced Placement African American Studies course
HOW CAN ANY HISTORY LACK EDUCATIONAL VALUE
The recent decision by the Florida Department of Education to block a pilot project of an Advanced Placement course on African American History based on a determination that it lacks educational value really concerns me. [Read more…] about FL State Senator Rosalind Osgood on the rejected Advanced Placement African American Studies course
FL Senator Shevrin Jones on DeSantis Rejection of AP African-American Studies Program
Florida Senator Shevrin Jones (D-34) released the following statement regarding Gov. Ron DeSantis’ rejection of the college Board’s pilot Advanced Placement African- American Studies program: [Read more…] about FL Senator Shevrin Jones on DeSantis Rejection of AP African-American Studies Program
Senator Berman and Representative Casello Reintroduce “Emergency Shelters Preparedness Act” to Harden Shelters against Extreme Weather Events and Expand Solar Power
Following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole, Senator Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Joe Casello (D-Boynton Beach) reintroduced SB 178/HB 195 to harden our state’s emergency shelter infrastructure. [Read more…] about Senator Berman and Representative Casello Reintroduce “Emergency Shelters Preparedness Act” to Harden Shelters against Extreme Weather Events and Expand Solar Power
Representative Daley Files Legislation to Revive Harness Racing Industry in Florida
Last year, the Florida Standardbred industry faced a devastating blow when the last standardbred race at Isle Pompano Park took place, thanks to the actions of a multibillion-dollar corporation, Caesars Entertainment. [Read more…] about Representative Daley Files Legislation to Revive Harness Racing Industry in Florida
Florida House Democrats Denounce Defunding Public Education
Immediately following the announcement of House Bill 1 (2023), Florida House Democrats held a press conference in response its introduction. [Read more…] about Florida House Democrats Denounce Defunding Public Education
Senator Tina Polsky and Representative Katherine Waldron File “Food is Medicine” Bill
FDLE: Sexual Assault Kit tracking now available in many parts of Florida
Access will go statewide this summer
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Commissioner Mark Glass announced today that survivors of sexual violence now have a tool to follow the path of their sexual assault evidence collection kits (SAKs). [Read more…] about FDLE: Sexual Assault Kit tracking now available in many parts of Florida
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $67 Million in Funding Available Through the Rebuild Florida Hurricane Sally Infrastructure Repair Program
Local governments in Bay, Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa
Rosa, and Walton Counties can now apply for funding
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that $67 million is now available to communities impacted by Hurricane Sally [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $67 Million in Funding Available Through the Rebuild Florida Hurricane Sally Infrastructure Repair Program
