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Florida’s long-term care facilities have long been challenged by workforce shortages, and the pandemic only exacerbated the problem. [Read more…] about Permanent Personal Care Attendants Program Helps Address Chronic Workforce Shortage in Long-Term Care Facilities
A Florida judge has ruled the state’s new law regulating internet speech violates the First Amendment and federal law and should not take effect tomorrow. [Read more…] about Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Blocking Unconstitutional Florida Law
Yesterday Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law HB 241, the so-called “Parent’s Bill of Rights,” sponsored by Representative Erin Grall and Senator Ray Rodrigues. [Read more…] about Equality Florida Responds to Signing of Florida’s “Parent’s Bill of Rights”
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that financial assistance through the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is now available to small businesses, non-profits, and homeowners located in Miami-Dade County impacted by the Surfside condo collapse. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces SBA Disaster Loans are Available for Small Businesses Impacted by the Surfside Condo Collapse in Miami-Dade County
Governor Ron DeSantis should immediately empanel a special task force of experts to examine the tragic Surfside condominium building collapse and recommend reforms intended to ensure that nothing like it ever happens again. [Read more…] about Condo Law Experts Urge Governor to Empanel Special Task Force for Statewide Reforms in Wake of Surfside Building Tragedy
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on State Road (S.R.) 426 from west of S.R. 417 to Eyrie Drive on Thursday, July 8, at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for S.R. 426 Resurfacing
The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized State Senator Gary Farmer with a 2021 Legislative Appreciation Award for his work during the 2021 Legislative Session to protect the Home Rule authority of Florida’s municipalities. [Read more…] about Florida League of Cities Honors Senator Farmer with 2021 Legislative Appreciation Award
The Florida Association of Managing Entities today applauded Governor DeSantis for signing two bills that prioritize mental health in Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Managing Entities Applauds Governor DeSantis for Signing Bills that Prioritize Mental Health in Florida
The Florida Health Care Association will hold a news conference this Thursday to discuss newly signed legislation establishing a permanent Personal Care Attendant Program as a first step toward easing the ongoing workforce shortage in the long term care industry. [Read more…] about Legislators to Join Florida Health Care Association at Press Event Re: PCA Program and Workforce Crisis
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Tuesday evening vetoed a bill that would have increased the cost of auto insurance for millions of Florida motorists. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Puts the Brakes on PIP Repeal
