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As Congress prepares another COVID-19 relief package, LeadingAge Florida joined with its national organization in launching a nationwide “Act For Older Adults” campaign to demand that the relief package includes comprehensive measures to safeguard older adults and care workers. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Presses Congress for COVID-19 Relief
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) today reported the emergency suspension of an alcoholic beverage vendor license related to: [Read more…] about Florida DBPR Reports Emergency Suspension of Alcoholic Beverage Vendor License in Orange County
In light of the historic U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council (“PBCHRC”) sent a letter to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis asking him to amend his 2019 Executive Order Reaffirming Commitment to Diversity in Government to specifically include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes.
[Read more…] about PBCHRC renews request for LGBTQ-inclusive Executive Order from Gov. Ron DeSantis
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that since March 15, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has awarded more than $500 million for hurricane recovery to provide additional support to communities responding to COVID-19. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $500 Million Awarded for Hurricane Recovery Since March 15
Democratic State Senators issued a letter today to Governor DeSantis calling for him to apologize for comments he made last week blaming Hispanic farmworkers for the rise in cases of the COVID-19 virus in Florida. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats call on Governor DeSantis to apologize for comments blaming Hispanic farmworkers for rise in COVID-19 cases
Joe Harding today announced he has been endorsed by Larry Cretul, former Speaker of the Florida House and former Marion County Commissioner. [Read more…] about Former Speaker Larry Cretul Endorses Joe Harding
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 22
The Florida Osteopathic Medical Association joins physician groups around the nation in calling for local governments to require mask use in public places. [Read more…] about Florida Osteopathic Medical Association statement on COVID-19 prevention in public
Florida’s housing market in May continued to reflect the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic that shut down businesses and roiled the global economy. [Read more…] about Florida’s May Housing Market Reflects Impact of COVID-19; Also Signs of Recovery
While everyone is at risk during the coronavirus health crisis, those living in long-term care facilities, such as assisted living facilities (ALFs), adult family care homes (AFCHs) and nursing homes, are especially endangered due to their advanced ages and existing medical conditions. [Read more…] about Assisted Living Facilities to Receive Thousands of Boxes of Donated Produce
