Representative Travaris McCurdy (D-Orlando) will partner with community organizations CONEC Medical and Mt Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church to hold free COVID-19 PCR Testing from Monday, Jan. 18 through Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. [Read more…] about Representative Travis McCurdy Partners with Community Organizations for Free COVID-19 Testing
FAMU Among New NBCU Academy Partners
New Partners Include School of Journalism & Graphic
Communication and FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC) and the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering are among 13 new academic partners with NBCU Academy, the NBCU News Group’s multi-platform journalism training and development program. [Read more…] about FAMU Among New NBCU Academy Partners
Required Instruction in the History of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Passes First Committee
Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) today unanimously passed “The Required Instruction in the History of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders” (AAPI) through its first committee of reference. [Read more…] about Required Instruction in the History of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Passes First Committee
Representative McCurdy’s HB 369 Passes Out of Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee
Earlier today, HB 369 passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee. [Read more…] about Representative McCurdy’s HB 369 Passes Out of Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee
New State Farm Wildfire Preparedness Day Grants and Tips
In 2021, 58,733 wildfires burned nearly 7.6 million acres in the U.S. In just the first 10 days of 2022, the Marshall Fire in Boulder County, CO resulted in more than 1,000 homes damaged or destroyed. [Read more…] about New State Farm Wildfire Preparedness Day Grants and Tips
Legislation to Improve Benefits for Foster Families, Relative Caregivers Passes First Senate Committee
Enhances benefits for relative caregivers,
increases child care subsidy, expands tuition waiver
The Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs, chaired by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), today passed Senate Proposed Bill 7034, Child Welfare. [Read more…] about Legislation to Improve Benefits for Foster Families, Relative Caregivers Passes First Senate Committee
ICYMI: “The Unheralded Truth About Florida’s Workforce”
“The progress Florida has shown in workforce development over the past few years
may be relatively unheralded, but the effects can’t be overstated.” – Bob Ward
The Tampa Bay Times today published an article, written by Bob Ward, president and CEO of the Florida Council of 100, highlighting the bright future of Florida’s economy and workforce. [Read more…] about ICYMI: “The Unheralded Truth About Florida’s Workforce”
The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators Foundation Will Host Its Annual State of Black Florida Events
The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators Foundation in partnership with the Florida Legislative Black Caucus will host its Annual State of Black Florida Events on January 20-22, 2022 in Tallahassee, Florida. [Read more…] about The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators Foundation Will Host Its Annual State of Black Florida Events
Accomplished Capital Communicator Jessica Cary Joins Sachs Media as Account Manager
Leading Florida strategic communications agency Sachs Media today announced the addition of veteran communicator Jessica Cary, APR, to its dynamic and growing team. [Read more…] about Accomplished Capital Communicator Jessica Cary Joins Sachs Media as Account Manager
Representative Tracie Davis’ HB 159 Passes in State Affairs Committee
This week, HB 159 passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the State Affairs Committee. [Read more…] about Representative Tracie Davis’ HB 159 Passes in State Affairs Committee
