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Progress Florida today unveiled its 2020 “People First” Report Card grading lawmakers on many of the most prominent floor votes cast during the 2020 legislative session. [Read more…] about 2020 “People First” Report Card for Florida Lawmakers Released
In a win for underserved and minority-owned small businesses and nonprofits across the nation, today U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced a new $10 billion set-aside in funds through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in order to increase access to the Program for businesses of color, sole proprietors, growers, and other underserved communities. [Read more…] about ABIC applauds Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Congressional Small Business Champions on $10 billion PPP Set-Aside for CDFIs to Reach Underserved and Small Businesses of Color
As hurricane season nears during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, thoughtful preparation is more crucial than ever for long term care facilities, and the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) and its members have been working to prepare storm response plans. [Read more…] about FHCA To Hold Media Roundtable as Care Centers Prepare for Hurricane Season Amid COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today approved Florida’s request to implement the Pandemic EBT program across the state. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried: Florida Receives Approval for Pandemic EBT Program
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 – May 27
Yesterday Black America was once again brought to its knees as we witnessed the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police and the deplorable actions of Amy Cooper, who called the police on a black man who asked her to simply follow park rules and leash her dog. [Read more…] about Florida Legislative Black Caucus addresses recent events regarding injustices of African Americans
In response to the United States surpassing 100,000 deaths from COVID-19, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried today offered the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on U.S. Surpassing 100,000 COVID-19 Deaths
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced federal approval for the implementation of Florida’s Pandemic EBT Program (P-EBT). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Participation in the USDA’s Pandemic EBT Program
By Chris Bryant
Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of the Environment Professor Henry Neal Williams, Ph.D., was awarded a $929,241 National Science Foundation (NSF) Excellence in Research grant. [Read more…] about FAMU Professor Awarded National Science Foundation Excellence in Research Grant
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Grant Conyers as the Liberty County Supervisor of Elections. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Grant Conyers as the Liberty County Supervisor of Elections
