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Florida Polytechnic University will offer the state’s first bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity engineering beginning in the fall 2021 semester. [Read more…] about Florida Poly meets industry demands with state’s first bachelor’s in cybersecurity engineering
Ahead of sine die, today Sierra Club Florida sent an out-of-the-ordinary “veto request” letter to Governor Ron DeSantis. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis: Remedy the Legislature’s Failures or Lose All Rights to Claim Any Interest in Protecting Florida’s Environment
The Florida Senate today unanimously passed HB 673, Gail’s Law, by Representative Emily Slosberg (D–Boca Raton) and Senator Linda Stewart (D–Orlando). [Read more…] about Florida Legislature Unanimously Passes Gail’s Law Rape Kit Tracking Bill by Representative Emily Slosberg and Senator Linda Stewart
The Florida Senate today passed six bills by Senator Lauren Book (D- Plantation) which provide protections to children with disabilities in Florida schools, ensures trauma-informed care for sexual assault survivors, promote access to care for elderly Floridians, keep bicyclists safe on roadways, and suspend the licenses of predatory physicians pending the outcome of legal charges. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Passes Lauren Book Bills to Protect Children, the Elderly, and Communities
The Florida Senate today passed House Bill 7045, School Choice, sponsored in the Senate by Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R-Hialeah). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Legislation to Expand School Choice Options for Florida Families
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement, attributed to its assistant vice president of state government relations Logan McFaddin, regarding the passage of Senate Bill 54 (Motor Vehicle Insurance) by the Florida House. [Read more…] about APCIA: Florida House Passes Legislation Likely to Raise Auto Insurance Costs for Florida Drivers
The Florida Health Care Association today applauded Florida lawmakers for passing legislation that will make Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) a permanent part of Florida’s long term care workforce. [Read more…] about FHCA Applauds Legislature for Passing Legislation to Make Personal Care Attendants a Permanent Part of the Long Term Care Workforce
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding alternatives for the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study on State Road (S.R.) 524 from Friday Road (south) to Industry Road in Brevard County on Tuesday, May 4, at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for S.R. 524 PD&E Study
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, issued a statement today following the passage of the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) legislation. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Statement Regarding Personal Care Attendant Legislation
Americans for Prosperity-Florida State Director Skylar Zander today issued the following statement after the Florida Senate passed House Bill 7045, which is sponsored by the Education & Employment Committee, Representative Randy Fine, and Senator Manny Diaz. [Read more…] about Americans for Prosperity Praises Florida Legislature for Expanding Educational Opportunities for Florida’s Families
