Earlier today, HB 1319, sponsored by Representative Angie Nixon (D- Jacksonville), passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the Early Learning and Secondary Education Subcommittee. [Read more…] about Representative Nixon’s HB 1319 Passes Early Learning and Secondary Education Subcommittee
State Representative Marie Woodson’s HB 1577 Passes its First Committee with Unanimous Support
HB 1577, sponsored by State Representative Marie Woodson (D-Hollywood), passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. [Read more…] about State Representative Marie Woodson’s HB 1577 Passes its First Committee with Unanimous Support
FMEA Honors Florida Public Power Utilities with “Restoring Communities Awards”
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) today honored 10 Florida Public Power utilities with “Restoring Communities Awards.” [Read more…] about FMEA Honors Florida Public Power Utilities with “Restoring Communities Awards”
Joint Statement: Florida Legislature Stands with Governor DeSantis in Seeking Judicial Opinion
The Florida Legislature today filed a jurisdictional brief in support of Governor DeSantis’ request for an advisory opinion from the Florida Supreme Court regarding Congressional Redistricting. [Read more…] about Joint Statement: Florida Legislature Stands with Governor DeSantis in Seeking Judicial Opinion
Party Leaders, Mayor Levine Cava, and Florida Alliance Announce Launch of $2.5M Voter Registration Effort
The Florida Democratic Party, Florida Senate Victory, Florida House Victory, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, and the Florida Alliance this morning announced the launch of a $2.5 million investment to register voters in key markets leading up to the 2022 election. [Read more…] about Party Leaders, Mayor Levine Cava, and Florida Alliance Announce Launch of $2.5M Voter Registration Effort
Senate Budget Invests in Education, Infrastructure, Historic State Reserves
Major investments in public safety and environmental infrastructure,
unprecedented per-student funding, $1 billion toward $15/hour wage
The Florida Senate Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland), today released Senate Proposed Bill 2500, the General Appropriations Act, a proposed state budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, as well as the implementing bill and conforming bills associated with a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year. [Read more…] about Senate Budget Invests in Education, Infrastructure, Historic State Reserves
Disability Advocates to Demand Fair Wages During Upcoming Virtual Event
Shining a spotlight on the direct support workforce shortage thousands of Floridians with intellectual and developmental disabilities are facing, individuals, family members, support organizations and disability rights advocates are calling on lawmakers to “Pay Fair for My Care” during Wednesday’s 2022 Virtual Developmental Disabilities and Awareness Day (DD Day). [Read more…] about Disability Advocates to Demand Fair Wages During Upcoming Virtual Event
Representative Fentrice Driskell Responds to HBCU Bomb Threats Nationwide
Representative Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) responds to bomb threats at HBCUs across the nation. [Read more…] about Representative Fentrice Driskell Responds to HBCU Bomb Threats Nationwide
Mast, Members of Florida Delegation Call On Biden To Fund EAA Reservoir
No Funding For EAA Reservoir Was Allocated As
Part Of “Once In A Generation” Infrastructure Bill
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today led 12 of his Florida colleagues in calling on President Joe Biden to fund the EAA Reservoir, which is the most important Everglades restoration project because it will allow more water to flow south and drastically reduce toxic discharges to the estuaries. [Read more…] about Mast, Members of Florida Delegation Call On Biden To Fund EAA Reservoir
Representative Valdés’ HB 1407 Passes Post-Secondary Education & Lifelong Learning Subcommittee
Earlier today, HB 1407, sponsored by Representative Susan L. Valdés (D- Tampa), passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the Post-Secondary Education & Lifelong Learning Subcommittee. [Read more…] about Representative Valdés’ HB 1407 Passes Post-Secondary Education & Lifelong Learning Subcommittee
