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A recent Brennan Center study on the diversity of state supreme courts found that across the country, courts are still failing to seat justices who represent the communities they serve. [Read more…] about New state supreme court study finds Florida, nation failing to reflect diversity of our communities
Four in 10 Floridians are delaying medical procedures due to affordability and high deductibles, and many would prefer to use health care providers who offered ways to avoid crippling medical debt, according to a new statewide survey* released by innovative fintech company Care Cap Plus. [Read more…] about Survey: 4 in 10 Floridians Delay Medical Procedures Due to Affordability, High Deductibles
The City of North Miami Beach and Mayor Anthony F. DeFillipo celebrated the City’s accomplishments and unveiled plans for its prosperous future during Monday evening’s virtual State of the City Address. [Read more…] about North Miami Beach Continues to be a City of Opportunity in Miami-Dade County
Senate Bill 2500, the General Appropriations Act, a balanced state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, was finalized this afternoon beginning the constitutionally required 72-hour cooling off period before a vote on Friday, April 30, the final day of the 2021 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Balanced State Budget Makes Key Infrastructure Investments, Ensures Significant Reserves as Economy Recovers
The Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) is offering a series of videos to help students get all the information they need to prepare, apply, and pay for college. [Read more…] about FLVC offering College 101 video series
Americans for Prosperity-Florida State Director Skylar Zander today issued the following statement after the Senate Rules Committee approved House Bill 7051, which is sponsored by Rep. Cord Byrd and Rep. Fentrice Driskell. [Read more…] about Americans for Prosperity Praises Senate Rules Committee for Approving Bipartisan Law Enforcement Reform
A bill by Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) closing a massive loophole in Florida’s sex offender law was unanimously passed by the Florida Senate today and will now head to the Governor’s desk for signing into law. [Read more…] about Senate Sends Book Bill Closing Massive Loophole in Sex Offender Law to Governor’s Desk
Florida Association of Managing Entities CEO Natalie K. Kelly today issued the following statement after the Florida Senate approved Senate Bill 590, sponsored by Senator Gayle Harrell. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Managing Entities Praises the Legislature for Expanding School Mental Health and Safety Provisions
Florida Ports Council Vice President of Governmental Affairs Michael Rubin, issued the below statement regarding the Florida Legislature’s plan to infuse $250 million of federal stimulus for seaport relief. [Read more…] about Florida Ports Council Issues Statement on $250 Million Infusion of Federal Stimulus for Seaport Relief
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