Governor Ron DeSantis today received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 5, 2020 to act on this bill.
- CS/HB 1087 – Domestic Violence Services
Behavioral Health Managing Entities Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis for Declaring February 27 Florida Suicide Prevention Day
Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death for all Floridians, and to address this issue, Governor Ron DeSantis has proclaimed February 27, 2020, to be Florida Suicide Prevention Day. [Read more…] about Behavioral Health Managing Entities Applaud Governor Ron DeSantis for Declaring February 27 Florida Suicide Prevention Day
Senate Passes Legislation to Safeguard Services for Victims of Domestic Violence
The Florida Senate today unanimously passed HB 1087, Domestic Violence Services, sponsored in the Senate by Senator Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Legislation to Safeguard Services for Victims of Domestic Violence
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 2020 Black History Month Student and Teacher Contest Winners
First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced the Black History Month student contest winners and Excellence in Education Award recipients. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 2020 Black History Month Student and Teacher Contest Winners
Rep. Chip LaMarca Update on Impact of Coronavirus on Port Everglades, Florida Economy
On the heels of the Dow dropping drastically this week, today Representative Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) coordinated a statewide call with the Florida Ports Council and directors from Port Everglades, Port Miami, Port Canaveral, Port Tampa, and Port Jacksonville on the potential economic impact of coronavirus. [Read more…] about Rep. Chip LaMarca Update on Impact of Coronavirus on Port Everglades, Florida Economy
STEM Crusaders Rally at the Capitol
Science Centers, Educators and Industry Leaders Advocate During STEM Day 2020
This Thursday, Orlando Science Center along with a legion of fellow museums, education and industry partners from across the state convene at the Capitol to share how developing a creative approach to STEM learning impacts everyone in Florida from cradle to career. [Read more…] about STEM Crusaders Rally at the Capitol
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $14 Million in Workforce Training Awards for Disaster Recovery Efforts
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced more than $14 million has been awarded to seven organizations through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Workforce Recovery Training Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $14 Million in Workforce Training Awards for Disaster Recovery Efforts
Senator Randolph Bracy Reinforces Why Florida Needs a Minimum Age for Arrest Law
Kaia Rolle was quietly sitting and listening to a school administrator read her a story before two Orlando police officers zip tied and arrested her. [Read more…] about Senator Randolph Bracy Reinforces Why Florida Needs a Minimum Age for Arrest Law
40 Local Officials Support Office of Energy Under Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried
A group of 40 local mayors, commissioners, and councilmembers today wrote to Florida legislative leaders asking them to leave the state’s Office of Energy under the purview of Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. [Read more…] about 40 Local Officials Support Office of Energy Under Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried
FDLE, LCSO unveils nation’s first automated rapid DNA collection
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Leon County Sheriff’s Office are announcing the nation’s first fully automated Rapid DNA collection process now being used at the Leon County Detention Facility. [Read more…] about FDLE, LCSO unveils nation’s first automated rapid DNA collection
