Days before the third anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school massacre, Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) today filed a Senate Resolution 1266 to create a “Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Memorial Day” to be observed every year on February 14 honoring the lives lost on that day in 2018 with flags flown half-mast. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files Resolution to Honor February 14 as “Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School Memorial Day”
Statement from Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran on the New CDC Guidelines Regarding Schools
Commissioner Richard Corcoran today released the following statement regarding the expected release of new pandemic related guidance for schools from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: [Read more…] about Statement from Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran on the New CDC Guidelines Regarding Schools
Consumer Alert: CARES Act Forbearance
Section 4022 of the CARES Act provides for special mortgage payment forbearance and foreclosure moratoriums for distressed borrowers affected by COVID-19. [Read more…] about Consumer Alert: CARES Act Forbearance
Chairman Rommel Condemns Political Threats
Rep. Bob Rommel, state legislator for Naples and Chairman of the Regulatory Reform Subcommittee, strongly condemned political threats delivered during public testimony this week.
In a committee meeting this week, during the consideration of HB 219, a lobbyist and former legislator resorted to political threats against the members of the Regulatory Reform Subcommittee should they vote in support of the bill. [Read more…] about Chairman Rommel Condemns Political Threats
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Charlotte County
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the establishment of a COVID-19 vaccination site in the community of Kings Gate in Charlotte County. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Charlotte County
Florida’s Housing Market Wraps Up 2020 With Strong Gains Despite COVID-19
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic challenges, Florida’s housing market wrapped up 2020 with more sales, higher median sale prices and more pending inventory compared to the year before, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. [Read more…] about Florida’s Housing Market Wraps Up 2020 With Strong Gains Despite COVID-19
On Eve of Parkland Anniversary, Senator Lauren Book Files Jaime’s Law Requiring Background Checks on Sales of Ammunition
Days before the third anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school massacre, Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) filed SB 1170, known as “Jaime’s Law,” joining house sponsor Representative Dan Daley (D-Coral Springs) in seeking to require a background check for all purchases of ammunition. [Read more…] about On Eve of Parkland Anniversary, Senator Lauren Book Files Jaime’s Law Requiring Background Checks on Sales of Ammunition
Governor DeSantis, DCF and Child Welfare Advocates Celebrate Florida Foster Family Appreciation Week
Governor Ron DeSantis has proclaimed this week, February 8-12, 2020, as Florida Foster Family Appreciation Week to acknowledge the thousands of foster parents in the state who provide love, care, and support to foster children every day. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis, DCF and Child Welfare Advocates Celebrate Florida Foster Family Appreciation Week
Florida Nursing Centers Ask Legislators to Support Workforce Initiatives Amid Pandemic
Florida’s nursing centers were already facing a workforce shortage prior to COVID, and the pandemic has only exacerbated this crisis. [Read more…] about Florida Nursing Centers Ask Legislators to Support Workforce Initiatives Amid Pandemic
FAMU Alum Promoted to Rear Admiral/Assistant U.S. Surgeon General
Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumnus, Rear Adm. Cedric Guyton was promoted on February 1 to assistant surgeon general in the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS). [Read more…] about FAMU Alum Promoted to Rear Admiral/Assistant U.S. Surgeon General
