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Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today sent a letter to Florida’s Congressional delegation members urging their support of a bill in Congress that will address mental healthcare in rural and agricultural communities. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Backs Congress Rural Mental Health Bill
Orlando Science Center and leaders from science centers and museums from around the state are planning to join Orlando Science Center during STEM Day at the Florida Capitol on February 27, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. [Read more…] about Stem Day at the Florida Capitol Inspires Florida’s Future Technology Innovators
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the popular 2020 Gulf red snapper recreational season is set to open June 11 through July 25, with a possible fall reopening if quota is available. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2020 Gulf Red Snapper Season
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the unveiling of the “Salute Our Soldiers” Military Loan Program (SOS) that will be offered to veterans and active duty military personnel throughout the state. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Housing Loan Program for Military and Veterans
Legislation that would improve prosecution of indecent exposure passed through its second committee stop in the Senate today. SB 1018 by Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) passed unanimously through the Senate Judiciary Committee. [Read more…] about Bill to Combat Indecent Exposure Passes Second Senate Committee
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced he is awarding nearly $5 million to the city of Pensacola for infrastructure enhancements to the Pensacola International Airport through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $5 Million Florida Job Growth Grant Fund Award
While colleges and universities continue to reap enormous profits generated by student athletes, the athletes have had little hope of enjoying the fruits of their labor. [Read more…] about Senator Randolph Bracy Advocates Revenue Sharing Model to Compensate Student Athletes
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld an injunction against Florida’s Amendment 4 implementing law, calling the law unconstitutional. [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Amendment 4 Ruling
Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) received unanimous support in the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice yesterday for legislation that would remove the statute of limitations for sexual battery offenses committed against any victim under age 18. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart Receives Unanimous Support for Removing Statute of Limitations for Child Victims of Sexual Battery
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services are accepting nominations for the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award, which has been presented annually since 1994 to recognize environmentally innovative Florida growers and ranchers. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Seeks Nominations for Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award
