Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) this week filed legislation to prevent families from being charged sales tax when purchasing diapers and adult incontinence undergarments. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files Bill to Exempt Diapers from Sales Tax
Senate Advances Bill to Ensure College Tuition Exemptions for Students in DCF Care
Legislation increases access to dual enrollment, creates
framework to reward exceptional university staff
The Florida Senate Committee on Education, chaired by Senator Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota), today passed Senate Bill 52, Postsecondary Education, by Senator Ray Rodrigues (R-Ft. Myers). [Read more…] about Senate Advances Bill to Ensure College Tuition Exemptions for Students in DCF Care
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Vero Beach
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Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference at Publix Super Market at Treasure Coast Plaza on Tuesday, January 26. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference in Vero Beach
APCIA Applauds Senate Judiciary Committee for Supporting Important 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 Senate Bill 72 on Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19 by the Senate Judiciary Committee. [Read more…] about APCIA Applauds Senate Judiciary Committee for Supporting Important COVID Liability Protections
Six Florida players become POWERBALL® millionaires over the weekend
The Florida Lottery is excited to announce that Florida had six winning tickets worth $1 million to $2 million from the Saturday, January 23 POWERBALL® drawing! [Read more…] about Six Florida players become POWERBALL® millionaires over the weekend
FHCA Joins Governor DeSantis to Highlight Long Term Care Vaccinations
FHCA Executive Director Emmett Reed today joined Governor Ron DeSantis in a press conference in Jacksonville to discuss vaccinations in our state’s long term care facilities. [Read more…] about FHCA Joins Governor DeSantis to Highlight Long Term Care Vaccinations
Senator Brodeur Files Legislation to Modernize Right to Farm Protections
State Senator Jason Brodeur (R-Sanford) today filed Senate Bill 88, Farming Operations. The bill expands protections available under Florida’s Right to Farm Act. [Read more…] about Senator Brodeur Files Legislation to Modernize Right to Farm Protections
Senator Rodriguez and Representative Gregory File the “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act,” to Update Abortion Ban Threshold
Last week, Florida legislators Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-Doral) and Representative Tommy Gregory (R-Sarasota) filed SB 744 & HB 351, titled the “Florida Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.” [Read more…] about Senator Rodriguez and Representative Gregory File the “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act,” to Update Abortion Ban Threshold
Senator Boyd Files Legislation to Stabilize Florida’s Property Insurance Market
Legislation clarifies coverage for roofs, creates two-year filing period for claims
State Senator Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton), Chair of the Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance, today filed Senate Bill 76, An Act Relating to Residential Property Insurance. [Read more…] about Senator Boyd Files Legislation to Stabilize Florida’s Property Insurance Market
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold a Press Conference in Jacksonville
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Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference in Jacksonville on Monday, January 25th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold a Press Conference in Jacksonville
