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The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Claude Saint Jean was arrested on charges of organized fraud, investment fraud, and acting in the capacity of a securities dealer without registration. [Read more…] about Tampa Man Arrested for Role in Alleged Affinity Fraud Investment Schemes
In observance of Consumer Protection Week, Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate (ICA) Tasha Carter today launched Demolish Contractor Fraud: Steps to Avoid Falling Victim to address one of the biggest contributors to increased insurance rates – fraud. [Read more…] about Insurance Consumer Advocate Carter Launches Program to Demolish Contractor Fraud
The Senate Committee on Rules today unanimously approved two bills, by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence as well as the employees and volunteers of domestic violence shelters. [Read more…] about Legislation by Senator Ileana Garcia to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence Advances to Senate Floor
Florida Hospital Association President and CEO Mary Mayhew testified today about the COVID-19 fiscal impact on hospitals to the House’s Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee. [Read more…] about Florida Hospital Association President & CEO Testifies to State Lawmakers
Emmett Reed, CEO/executive director of Florida Health Care Association, testified today before the House Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee regarding nursing centers’ extensive COVID-related expenses, federal funding levels received by providers, and the financial impact the pandemic has had on the long term care sector. [Read more…] about Legislature Must Prioritize Residents and Caregivers by Preserving Medicaid Funding for Nursing Center Care
The Senate Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland) today passed Senate Bill 48, Educational Scholarship Programs, by Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R-Hialeah). [Read more…] about Legislation to Expand Eligibility, Maximize Parental Choice in K-12 Scholarship Programs Ready for Senate Floor
The Senate Committee on Rules, chaired by Senator Kathleen Passidomo (R-Naples), today passed Senate Bill 88, Farming Operations, by State Senator Jason Brodeur (R-Sanford). [Read more…] about Legislation to Modernize Right to Farm Protections Heads to Senate Floor
Americans for Prosperity-Florida State Director Skylar Zander today issued the following statement after the Senate Appropriations Committee approved Senate Bill 48, which is sponsored by Senator Manny Diaz Jr. [Read more…] about Americans for Prosperity Applauds Senate Appropriations Committee for Expanding Educational Opportunities for Florida Families
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today joined environmental advocates and the Florida Congressional delegation to request that President Joe Biden include $725 million in funding for Everglades restoration in his FY2022 budget request. [Read more…] about Mast Urges President To Include $725 Million For Everglades Restoration In Budget
The number of courses available to students in FloridaShines’ online course catalog in the 2020-21 academic year doubled those offered in previous years. [Read more…] about Online course offerings double in FloridaShines’ Statewide Catalog
