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U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today is urging additional action following an algal bloom outbreak at the Pahokee Marina that tested at 860 parts per billion microcystin, which is over 107 times more toxic than the EPA considers safe for human contact. [Read more…] about Mast Calls For Action Following Algal Bloom Outbreak At Pahokee Marina
University of Tampa Professor of Sociology Ryan Cragun has received a $70,000 grant to better understand the nuanced ways that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as Mormons) think about science. [Read more…] about UT professor receives grant to study how Mormons think about the connection of religion and science
Florida Senate Democrats held a vote today to elevate Senate Democratic Leader-Designate Lauren Book (D-Plantation) to the position of Democratic Leader, effective immediately. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats Bring New Leadership to Caucus
Late Wednesday, House Republican leaders filed an amendment to an unrelated charter schools bill (SB 1028 – Hutson) that would effectively ban trans kids from playing sports with their peers. [Read more…] about Florida Legislators Broker Backroom Deal to Ban Trans Children from Sports
Two bills by Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) which will reform the child welfare system and correct an information gap which leaves youth-serving organizations vulnerable to adults who have sexually abused minors were passed unanimously by the Florida Senate today and will now head to the Governor’s desk for signing into law. [Read more…] about In Final Days of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Senate Sends Child Safety Laws to Governor’s Desk
Statement By Amy Zubaly, Executive Director, Florida Municipal: [Read more…] about FMEA Statement Regarding Passage of HB 1239
A Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)-sponsored team made up of nine Florida A&M University students were crowned champions in the inaugural Project Destined National Pitch Competition for the spring 2021 semester. [Read more…] about FAMU Students Crowned Champion in Project Destined National Pitch Competition
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) today announced a grant from Helios Education Foundation to enhance enrollment opportunities for Florida College System students. [Read more…] about Helios Education Foundation Commits $1.5 Million to FDOE Efforts to Boost Enrollment at Florida College System Institutions
The Florida Veterans Foundation, a nonprofit organization created by the Legislature to assist Florida’s more than 1.5 million veterans, issued the following statement after lawmakers released their FY 2021-22 budget proposal that includes $245,000 in funding to support the Foundation’s COVID-19 crisis hotline. [Read more…] about Florida Veterans Foundation Applaud Lawmakers for Developing Veteran Friendly-Budget
Digitally advanced Florida business, Touchland, a hand-sanitizer brand based out of Miami, shared their story and discussed how they’ve leaned on digital and social platforms to connect consumers with their valuable products. [Read more…] about Digitally Advanced Small Businesses Pull Further Ahead During Pandemic
