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The U.S. House of Representatives will tomorrow debate and vote on the Water Resources Development Act of 2020, which includes several provisions written by Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) to protect clean water in Florida. [Read more…] about House of Representatives To Vote On Mast Legislation To Reduce Toxic Discharges
The Florida Department of Transportation is beginning intersection improvements on SR 64 at Greyhawk Boulevard/Pope Road in Manatee County. [Read more…] about FDOT Announces Construction at State Road 64 and Greyhawk Boulevard/Pope Road in Manatee County
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced more than $5 million in grant funding will be awarded to the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) as part of Florida’s continued efforts to protect water quality and the Sunshine State’s natural resources. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights $5.2 Million in Lake Okeechobee Water Quality Research Grants
As recognition of his support for full equality for all Floridians, Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez (D-Miami) has been endorsed by the SAVE Action PAC. [Read more…] about Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez Endorsed by SAVE Action PAC
Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a roundtable discussion regarding COVID-19 at AdventHealth Orlando on Tuesday, July 28th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Roundtable Regarding COVID-19 in Orlando
Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis joined President Donald Trump at the White House for the President’s signing of a historic executive order to lower the cost of prescription drugs. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis’ Efforts Lead to Historic Executive Order from President Donald Trump to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs
SEIU Local 1991 President Martha Baker and healthcare professionals today hosted a press conference demanding Gov. Ron DeSantis issue a statewide mask mandate. [Read more…] about Jackson Health Care Union SEIU 1991 Calls on Gov. Ron DeSantis to Issue Statewide Mask Requirement
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today issued reemployment assistance updates on the Reemployment Assistance (RA) Claims Dashboard. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – July 27
Florida is home to more than 5.5 million residents age 60 and older and as the number of cases of COVID-19 increases in Florida, so does the associated risk for increased behavioral health issues such as anxiety and depression, especially as many of Florida’s older residents choose to remain safer at home and live with the effects of social isolation. [Read more…] about Area Agency on Aging, Elder Care Services and Department of Elder Affairs Emphasizes Importance of Addressing Mental Health Effects of COVID on Florida’s Seniors
Florida A&M University expresses its condolences to the families suffering from the recent deadly and senseless acts of violence whether they occur in a church parking lot or at a service station. [Read more…] about FAMU Issues Statement Regarding Recent Tallahassee Incidents
