The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today called on firms and other regulated entities to ensure that investor protection obligations are being met during recent price volatility in shares of certain publicly traded companies. [Read more…] about OFR Reminds Regulated Firms of Customer Obligations and Investors About Risks of Stock Price Volatility
Rep. Chip LaMarca of Broward to Carry 2021 Florida House of Representatives School Safety Package
Rep. Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) yesterday presented the 2021 House School Safety Package, HB 7035. [Read more…] about Rep. Chip LaMarca of Broward to Carry 2021 Florida House of Representatives School Safety Package
Statement from Americans for Prosperity, regarding the approval of SB 1014
Statement from Skylar Zander, Florida Director for Americans for Prosperity, regarding the approval of SB 1014 by the Senate Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability:
“Transparency must be the priority and no employee should ever be forced to join or remain in a union without their clear consent. This legislation will benefit workers across the state by ensuring that they get to make the ultimate decisions about the money that comes out of their paycheck. We applaud Chairman Baxley and Chairman Rodrigues for prioritizing the needs of Floridians and working tirelessly to ensure that every union has meaningful buy in and is ultimately accountable to their members.”
Citizens’ Rate Hike Could Stabilize Florida Insurance Market
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In a recent column published by The Capitolist, Steve Pociask, President and CEO of the American Consumer Institute, explains Florida’s private insurance market woes and highlights the benefit of raising rates for Citizens Property Insurance. [Read more…] about Citizens’ Rate Hike Could Stabilize Florida Insurance Market
Professor Cited in Defense of Trans Sports Ban Bill Urges Defeat of HB 1475
Ahead of its first committee hearing on Wednesday, Duke University Law Professor Doriane Coleman, whose research is cited as evidence of the need for a ban on transgender athletes, issued a letter to Florida legislators in opposition to HB 1475, a bill that would universally ban transgender youth from participating in sports. [Read more…] about Professor Cited in Defense of Trans Sports Ban Bill Urges Defeat of HB 1475
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Federal Stimulus Budget Recommendations
Governor Ron DeSantis today sent a letter to Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson and Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Chris Sprowls outlining how to utilize a portion of federal funds the state is expected to receive via the recently signed American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Federal Stimulus Budget Recommendations
Florida Veterans Foundation to Recognize Forward March Ambassadors
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Special Unveiling Ceremony to Include Florida CFO and FDVA Deputy Executive Director
The Florida Veterans Foundation (FVF) will honor individuals committed to serving Florida’s veterans in need on Thursday, March 18, from 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. in the Florida Capitol as part of its Forward March Ambassadors Wall Unveiling Ceremony. [Read more…] about Florida Veterans Foundation to Recognize Forward March Ambassadors
Update from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Regarding COVID-19
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) continues to take all necessary precautions related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Florida. [Read more…] about Update from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Regarding COVID-19
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Alumnae Awarded for Work Restoring Cypress Spring
Five young women from the college take the prize presented by Nestlé Waters
The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and local community partners recently recognized five young female alumnae for their work in designing a more sustainable Cypress Spring. [Read more…] about FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Alumnae Awarded for Work Restoring Cypress Spring
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day Goes Virtual
Every year for more than a decade, hundreds of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families and advocates have gathered at the Florida Capitol on a designated day during the legislative session to shine a spotlight on issues that impact their wellbeing and survival. [Read more…] about Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day Goes Virtual
