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 – June 29
Statement from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Regarding the State Budget and iBudget Waiver Funding
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) is pleased by Governor DeSantis’ decision to preserve funding for the iBudget Waiver through the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). [Read more…] about Statement from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Regarding the State Budget and iBudget Waiver Funding
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Five Bills
In addition to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget (HB 5001), Governor Ron DeSantis today signed the following bills: [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Five Bills
Statement by Senate President Bill Galvano on the 2020-21 General Appropriations Act
State Budget Enhances Reserves to Respond to COVID-19 Impacts, Invests in
Florida’s Teachers, State Employees, Affordable Housing and Environment
Senate President Bill Galvano today offered the following statement regarding Governor Ron DeSantis signing House Bill 5001, the 2020-21 General Appropriations Act, Florida’s balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year. [Read more…] about Statement by Senate President Bill Galvano on the 2020-21 General Appropriations Act
Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez Endorsed by the SEIU Florida
In recognition of his career spent standing up for the rights of workers, Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez (D-Miami) has been endorsed by the SEIU Florida. [Read more…] about Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez Endorsed by the SEIU Florida
Albright, Baxley, Amsden endorse Ryan Chamberlin for Congress
Three long-time Marion County business and political leaders cite Chamberlin’s
experience, conservative principles, and ties to Marion County.
The Ryan Chamberlin for Congress Campaign today announced the endorsements of Marion County Tax Collector George Albright, State Senator Dennis Baxley, and former Marion County Commissioner Mike Amsden. [Read more…] about Albright, Baxley, Amsden endorse Ryan Chamberlin for Congress
LeadingAge Florida Lauds Passage of Nursing Home Medicaid Funding Increase in DeSantis Budget
During the 2020 Legislative session, LeadingAge Florida advocated for a Medicaid inflationary increase in nursing home funding to ensure continued access to high-quality care. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Lauds Passage of Nursing Home Medicaid Funding Increase in DeSantis Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed the state budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget
FAME Applauds Governor DeSantis for Preserving Funding for Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services in State Budget
In response to Governor DeSantis signing Florida’s budget that included $3.5 million for the ROAD TO RECOVERY program among other important behavioral health programs, the Florida Association of Managing Entities, who oversee Florida’s behavioral health safety net system, issued the following statement: [Read more…] about FAME Applauds Governor DeSantis for Preserving Funding for Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services in State Budget
FHCA Commends Governor DeSantis for Preserving Nursing Home Funding Increase in State Budget
In response to Governor DeSantis signing Florida’s $92.2 billion budget that included a $105 million Medicaid funding increase for nursing center care, FHCA issued the following statement: [Read more…] about FHCA Commends Governor DeSantis for Preserving Nursing Home Funding Increase in State Budget
