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President Simpson, Speaker Sprowls Announce Legislative Agenda in Partnership with Gov. Ron DeSantis to Keep Florida Free

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House and Senate bills reject one-size-fits-all federal mandates,
protect people, parents and businesses from big government overreach

Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) and House Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-Palm Harbor) today, joined by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, announced the joint “Keep Florida Free” legislative agenda that their respective chambers will pursue during the Florida Legislature’s upcoming special session. [Read more…] about President Simpson, Speaker Sprowls Announce Legislative Agenda in Partnership with Gov. Ron DeSantis to Keep Florida Free

Statement from Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Plantation) on GOP Special Session Plan

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“‘Floridians deserve freedom — but only if you think like we do.’ That’s the message broadcast by Florida’s GOP leaders this morning as they propose legislation to strip business owners and local governments of the freedom to decide what’s best for their workers and their communities. [Read more…] about Statement from Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Plantation) on GOP Special Session Plan

Joint Statement: Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls, Senate President Wilton Simpson Commend Governor DeSantis’ OSHA Lawsuit

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Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-Palm Harbor) and Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) issued the following joint statement regarding a lawsuit announced by Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody following vaccine mandate rules issued through the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): [Read more…] about Joint Statement: Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls, Senate President Wilton Simpson Commend Governor DeSantis’ OSHA Lawsuit

Representative Yvonne Hinson and Senator Tina Polsky File Intellectual Freedom Bill

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State Representative Yvonne Hayes Hinson (D-Gainesville) and State Senator Tina Polsky (D-Boca Raton) recently filed legislation HB 6007 and SB 810 to remove the three major provisions of HB 233—secret student recordings, anti-shielding measures that limit course content selection, and political litmus tests in the form of ideological surveys. [Read more…] about Representative Yvonne Hinson and Senator Tina Polsky File Intellectual Freedom Bill

Mast Introduces Legislation to Combat Supply Chain Crisis by Cutting Red Tape

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U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) led 16 other representatives today in introducing the Supplying America Needs Truckers Aged 18 Act, or SANTA 18 Act, which would eliminate unnecessary red tape and restrictions to allow more truckers to keep the supply chain flowing. [Read more…] about Mast Introduces Legislation to Combat Supply Chain Crisis by Cutting Red Tape

LeadingAge Florida Statement on Legislative Budget Commission Action

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LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, issued a statement following action taken today by the Joint Legislative Budget Commission to authorize the release of funding to assist nursing homes dealing with staffing and occupancy challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Statement on Legislative Budget Commission Action

FHCA Applauds Governor, Legislature and AHCA for Giving Florida’s Nursing Centers Short-Term Funding Boost

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Joint Legislative Budget Commission Approves
$99.5 Million in Temporary Medicaid Funding

Florida Health Care Association released the following statement today following the Joint Legislative Budget Commission’s approval of $99.5 million in short-term financial relief for Florida nursing centers. [Read more…] about FHCA Applauds Governor, Legislature and AHCA for Giving Florida’s Nursing Centers Short-Term Funding Boost

FDOT to Host Hybrid Public Meeting for SR 802/Lake Worth Road Resurfacing Project

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Four, will conduct a Public Meeting for the SR 802/Lake Worth Road from Raulerson Drive to Palm Beach State College Entrance Resurfacing Project, in Palm Beach County. [Read more…] about FDOT to Host Hybrid Public Meeting for SR 802/Lake Worth Road Resurfacing Project