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In a victory for LGBTQ Floridians, the agency that enforces state civil rights law has affirmed that discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal. [Read more…] about VICTORY: Florida Will Protect LGBTQ Civil Rights
The Florida Lottery announces that Jan Shekitka, 70, of Tallahassee, and Raymond Myers, 66, of Melbourne, each claimed $1 million top prizes from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game using secured drop boxes located at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee and the Orlando District Office. [Read more…] about Players in Tallahassee and Melbourne take THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 all the way to the bank
Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) today filed Senate Bill 74 which extends COVID-19 liability protections to healthcare providers. [Read more…] about FHCA Applauds Senator Jeff Brandes for Sponsoring Senate Bill 74 to Extend COVID-19 Liability Protections to Healthcare Heroes
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, issued the following statement regarding Senate Bill 74, COVID-19-related Claims Against Health Care Providers filed today by Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg). [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Statement on COVID-19 Liability Legislation
Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) is again sponsoring legislation to keep kids safe from preventable deadly illnesses, this week filing SB 1022 to provide additional oversight of vaccination requirements for daycare facilities. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files Bill to Increase Vaccinations in Florida Daycares
The Senate Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs 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 Senator Ileana Garcia Advances Legislation to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence
The Senate Committee on Education, chaired by Senator Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) 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 Passes First Senate Committee
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced local governments now have the opportunity to apply for the Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Relief Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More than $92 Million Available to Local Governments Through the Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus Relief Program
“The Stronger Safer Florida coalition commends Governor Ron DeSantis for his efforts to increase Florida’s resiliency and protect our at-risk ecosystems in the 2021-2022 budget proposal. [Read more…] about Statement by Stronger Safer Florida Coalition Regarding Governor DeSantis’ Resiliency Efforts in 2021 Budget Recommendations
Florida State Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg), today filed Senate Bill 74, COVID-19-related Claims Against Health Care Providers. [Read more…] about Senator Brandes Files Legislation to Provide Strong COVID-19 Liability Protections for Health Care Providers
