FDLE agents arrested Colby Matthew Godwin, 28, of Blountstown, on four counts of sexual battery on a child 12 years of age but less than 18, two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation, 12 counts of promoting the sexual performance of a child, and one count of possession of child sexual abuse material. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Blountstown man for sexual battery on a child and related offenses
Three of Representative Fentrice Driskell’s Bills Pass First Committee Stops
Representative Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa)’s bills, House Bill 649 Transfers in Divorce, House Bill 1461 Driver License Reinstatement, and House Bill 1215 Abandoned and Historic Cemeteries, each passed unanimously in their first committee stops. [Read more…] about Three of Representative Fentrice Driskell’s Bills Pass First Committee Stops
Representative Nicholas X. Duran’s HB 173 Passes in Education & Employment Committee
Earlier today, HB 173 passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the Education & Employment Committee. [Read more…] about Representative Nicholas X. Duran’s HB 173 Passes in Education & Employment Committee
Sen. Hooper, CFO Patronis, and other leaders share new data about the need for Hometown Hero Housing Program
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Data Analysis Reveals Gap Between Salary
and Median Home Price for Hometown Heroes
The Hometown Hero Housing Program (SB 788) is critically necessary to help first responders, law enforcement, educators, and health care workers receive the assistance they need to have the opportunity to own a home in the communities where they work. [Read more…] about Sen. Hooper, CFO Patronis, and other leaders share new data about the need for Hometown Hero Housing Program
Bill to Allow Educational Opportunities for Disabled Veterans Passes Third Committee
CS/HB 45, by Representative Daisy Morales (D- Orlando) and Representative Christopher Benjamin (D- Miami Gardens), passed unanimously in the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee today. [Read more…] about Bill to Allow Educational Opportunities for Disabled Veterans Passes Third Committee
Florida NOW leaders call out Representative Chuck Brannan for holding out on victims’ rights by refusing to schedule HB 525 – a bill to close Florida’s Rape Loophole.
While Chairman Chuck Brannan of the House Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee has refused to schedule HB 525 – the bill to close Florida’s Rape Loophole – it’s companion bill SB 868 has passed through all 3 committees of reference with unanimous support. [Read more…] about Florida NOW leaders call out Representative Chuck Brannan for holding out on victims’ rights by refusing to schedule HB 525 – a bill to close Florida’s Rape Loophole.
Staffing Modernization Legislation Advances House Committee
House Bill 1239 Puts the Focus on Resident Care Needs
The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today applauded the House Finance & Facilities Subcommittee for advancing HB 1239, which modernizes the staffing standards in Florida’s nursing centers to enhance care for residents. [Read more…] about Staffing Modernization Legislation Advances House Committee
Representative Hart’s Parole Bill Passes Out of Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee
On Tuesday, State Representative Dianne Hart’s Parole Eligibility bill, HB 169, unanimously passed out of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee. [Read more…] about Representative Hart’s Parole Bill Passes Out of Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee
APCIA Warns PIP Repeal Legislation Could Have Substantial Financial Impact on Florida Drivers
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement, attributed to its assistant vice president of state government relations Logan McFaddin, regarding the House Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee’s passage of House Bill 1525 relating to Motor Vehicle Insurance. [Read more…] about APCIA Warns PIP Repeal Legislation Could Have Substantial Financial Impact on Florida Drivers
Equality Florida Responds To Governor DeSantis’ Doubling Down on Anti-LGBTQ Surveillance State Agenda
During a press availability today, Governor Ron DeSantis emphasized passage of anti-LGBTQ legislation as a priority in his Censorship and Surveillance State legislative agenda. [Read more…] about Equality Florida Responds To Governor DeSantis’ Doubling Down on Anti-LGBTQ Surveillance State Agenda
