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With the Florida legislative session underway, legislators from the Tampa Bay region will gather for a virtual town hall hosted by the Tampa Bay Climate Alliance on Monday, March 15, at 6:00 p.m. [Read more…] about Town Hall: Tampa Bay legislators discuss environmental & justice legislation
Sixty-four organizations today called on the Florida Legislature to approve a proposal that would make it easier for Florida schools, universities, municipalities, and nonprofits to install solar in order to reap its economic, climate, and educational benefits. [Read more…] about 64 Schools, Universities, and Nonprofits Join in Support of Legislation to Expand Solar Opportunities
Florida Health Care Association today applauded legislators for continuing to advance COVID-19 liability protections for health care providers, an action that underscores the need to protect facilities’ resources to support resident care. [Read more…] about COVID-19 Liability Protections for Health Care Providers Continues to Advance
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) will join 150 of the state’s leading businesses and organizations participating in Enterprise Florida’s 2021 International Trade Expo, a multi-sector virtual showcase. [Read more…] about FAMU’s MMERI to Participate in 2021 Florida International Trade Expo
The Florida Senate Committee on Rules, chaired by Senator Kathleen Passidomo (R-Naples), today passed Senate Bill 72, Liability Protections for COVID-19-Related Claims, by Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg). [Read more…] about COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses and Health Care Providers Ready for Senate Floor
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 Senate Bill 72 (Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19) and Senate Bill 74 (COVID-19 Related Claims Against Healthcare Providers), which passed out of the Senate Committee on Rules. [Read more…] about APCIA Applauds Senate Rules Committee for Passing COVID Liability Protection Bills
The Senate Committee on Rules, chaired by Senator Kathleen Passidomo (R-Naples), today passed Senate Bill 80, Child Welfare, by Senator Jason Brodeur (R-Sanford). Having passed three committees of reference, the bill is now available to be heard on the Senate floor. [Read more…] about Legislation to Increase Protections, Consistency for Children in Out-of-Home Care Ready for Senate Floor
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today released the following statement after opposing H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, which Democrats radically altered in an effort to substantially expand the power of the Attorney General to restrict access to firearms: [Read more…] about Mast Opposes H.R. 8 After Changes To Bill Threaten Rights Of Law Abiding Gun Owners
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recently honored 21 of its public power members for their continued commitment to safe work practices throughout the year 2020. [Read more…] about Florida Municipal Electric Association Announces Annual Safety Awards
FDLE agents arrested four South Florida men, including a father and son, charging them with racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, organized scheme to defraud and multiple counts of extortion. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests four charged with racketeering, extortion
