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The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced today that Florida has received an additional $740.4 million to continue to operate the emergency rental assistance program. [Read more…] about Florida has an Additional $740.4 Million for Emergency Rental Assistance Available for Families
Earlier today, HB 91 passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the Tourism, Infrastructure, and Energy Subcommittee. [Read more…] about Representative Duran’s HB 91 Passes in Tourism, Infrastructure, and Energy Subcommittee
HB 159 passed today with unanimous bipartisan support on the House Floor during Session. [Read more…] about Representative Tracie Davis’ HB 159 Passes on House Floor
In response to the rejection of Leader Book’s amendment to SB 146: The Fetal and Infant Mortality Reduction ACT, which would alter the bill to include exceptions to their abortion ban in cases of rape, incest, and human trafficking, Senator Annette Taddeo issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo Comments On The Rejection of an Exemption For Rape and Incest Cases in SB 146
Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today praised the Florida Senate for recognizing the importance of properly funding the state’s nursing centers. [Read more…] about FHCA Praises the Florida Senate for Making Nursing Center Residents a Budget Priority
Florida would join 46 other states if lawmakers pass proposed legislation to adopt the Uniform Adult Guardianship Jurisdiction Act for Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Legislature Looks to Improve Adult Guardianship Protections
The Florida Senate Committee on Health Policy, chaired by Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R-Hialeah), today passed Senate Bill 146, Fetal and Infant Mortality Reduction, by Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland). [Read more…] about Legislation to Increase Protections for Unborn Children Passes First Senate Committee
Senator Lori Berman (D-Boynton Beach) and Representative Anna V. Eskamani (D-Orlando) and other legislative leaders were today joined by doctors who provide abortion services for a press conference (video here). [Read more…] about Doctors and legislative leaders speak out against extreme abortion ban being fast-tracked in Florida Legislature
Earlier today, Representative Kristen Arrington (D- Kissimmee) presented HB 229, an Act to necessitate school boards to require guidance counselors to advise public high school students of all educational opportunities available to them to gain skills that are in demand in the labor market and how to prepare to obtain postsecondary degrees in technical fields. [Read more…] about HB 229 Receives Unanimous Support in the Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee
The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces that Joanna Causey, 53, of Port Saint Joe, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Gulf County woman scratches and scores a $1 million top prize
