The Florida Senate released their first round of redrawn congressional and state district maps earlier this afternoon. [Read more…] about Florida House Democrats’ Statements on Florida Senate’s New District Map Drafts
Senator Berman and Representative Skidmore File Legislation Cracking Down on Human Trafficking Predators
Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Kelly Skidmore (D-Boca Raton) have filed legislation to increase penalties for specific human trafficking violations. [Read more…] about Senator Berman and Representative Skidmore File Legislation Cracking Down on Human Trafficking Predators
Representative Christine Hunschofsky and Senator Janet Cruz File Legislation to Keep Military Spouses Working
Representative Christine Hunschofsky (D-Parkland) and Senator Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) filed House Bill 559 and Senate Bill 562, Military Occupational Licensure, which requires state agencies to expedite professional license applications submitted by spouses of active duty members of the United States Armed Forces and waive the required fees. [Read more…] about Representative Christine Hunschofsky and Senator Janet Cruz File Legislation to Keep Military Spouses Working
Equality Florida and Biden Administration Meet with Florida Parents and Transgender Youth
Equality Florida partners with Biden Administration to convene LGBTQ leaders, parents, and transgender youth to discuss the impact of nationally-coordinated attacks on transgender youth
Last week, Equality Florida worked with Senior officials in the Biden Administration to convene calls with Florida LGBTQ leaders, parents, and transgender youth to discuss the dangerous and unprecedented attacks on transgender youth in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Equality Florida and Biden Administration Meet with Florida Parents and Transgender Youth
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $7.5 Million Available to Rural Communities Through the Rural Infrastructure Fund Program
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that the application cycle is now open for eligible rural communities to apply for $7.5 million in funding through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) grant program. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $7.5 Million Available to Rural Communities Through the Rural Infrastructure Fund Program
Solar advocates call on Orlando leaders to support a fair energy system that benefits everyone
Nearly 70 solar advocates assembled at the OUC Commission meeting on November 9 to support consumer-friendly policies that would allow Floridians to invest in rooftop solar as an affordable, clean energy solution. [Read more…] about Solar advocates call on Orlando leaders to support a fair energy system that benefits everyone
“Build Back Better” tax proposals raising concerns over property tax increases amid leaders in many states
The Biden Administration’s “Build Back Better” tax proposals will lead to a large property insurance cost increase for U.S. residents in the form of a new “hurricane tax.” [Read more…] about “Build Back Better” tax proposals raising concerns over property tax increases amid leaders in many states
Afya Foundation Donates Personal Protective Equipment to Florida’s Community Health Centers
Florida Association of Community Health Centers Distributes Supplies Throughout State
With Florida health care providers still rising to meet the long-term challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Florida Association of Community Health Centers (FACHC), with support from Health Choice Network (HCN) recently distributed a large donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) from the Afya Foundation, a nonprofit organization that collects unused medical equipment and ships it to health systems across the globe. [Read more…] about Afya Foundation Donates Personal Protective Equipment to Florida’s Community Health Centers
Representative Robin Bartleman Awarded Legislator of the Year by Florida School Board Association
Earlier today, Representative Robin Bartleman (D- Weston) returned to the Broward County School Board to receive the Florida School Board Association’s Legislator of the Year Award. [Read more…] about Representative Robin Bartleman Awarded Legislator of the Year by Florida School Board Association
FDLE arrests Naples man for possession of child sexual abuse material
FDLE agents, with assistance from Collier County Sheriff’s deputies, arrested Christopher William Cox, 47, of Naples, on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material in violation of Florida Statute 827.071(5)(a), a third-degree felony. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Naples man for possession of child sexual abuse material
