Governor Ron DeSantis today announced an inter-faith vaccine event at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, the first faith-based vaccination site with representation from multiple faiths. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Inter-Faith Vaccine Event, New Pilot to Vaccinate Holocaust Survivors
Senator Brodeur Files Legislation to Increase Access to Mental Health Care
State Senator Jason Brodeur (R-Sanford) yesterday filed Senate Bill 1024, Increasing Access to Mental Health Care. [Read more…] about Senator Brodeur Files Legislation to Increase Access to Mental Health Care
Florida Association of Managing Entities Asks Governor DeSantis to Prioritize Mental Health Residential Facilities for COVID-19 Vaccine
The Florida Association of Managing Entities is urging Governor Ron DeSantis to extend COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to mental health residential facilities’ residents and staff. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Managing Entities Asks Governor DeSantis to Prioritize Mental Health Residential Facilities for COVID-19 Vaccine
Meet Two Florida Panhandle State Farm Teacher Assist Winners
40 Teachers … $100,000 dollars!
Teachers in Florida were asked to submit their innovative teaching ideas the week of January 11 for an opportunity to win State Farm ® Teacher Assist grants. [Read more…] about Meet Two Florida Panhandle State Farm Teacher Assist Winners
Senator Brodeur Files Legislation to Investigate Ecological Disaster on Little Wekiva River
State Senator Jason Brodeur (R-Sanford) yesterday filed Senate Bill 976, Study of the Little Wekiva River. [Read more…] about Senator Brodeur Files Legislation to Investigate Ecological Disaster on Little Wekiva River
Report: Ocean protections can help marine life bounce back
Tortugas Ecological Reserve highlighted as an
example of long-term benefits of marine protected areas
Florida’s own Dry Tortugas National Park is an example of ocean protection done right, according to a new report released Thursday by Environment Florida Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group. [Read more…] about Report: Ocean protections can help marine life bounce back
LeadingAge Florida Announces 2021 Legislative Priorities
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, announced its 2021 legislative priorities for senior living and long term care today. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Announces 2021 Legislative Priorities
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Finalization of Federal Grant for Space Coast Improvements
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the final signing of Florida’s $90 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Finalization of Federal Grant for Space Coast Improvements
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $75 Million in Awards to Bolster Florida Communities’ Resilience to Future Storms
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that $75 million has been awarded to 30 communities through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Critical Facility Hardening Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $75 Million in Awards to Bolster Florida Communities’ Resilience to Future Storms
APCIA Thanks House Pandemics & Public Emergencies Committee for Supporting COVID Liability Protections
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 House Bill 7 on Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19 by the House Pandemics & Public Emergencies Committee. [Read more…] about APCIA Thanks House Pandemics & Public Emergencies Committee for Supporting COVID Liability Protections
