Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that more than $84 million has been awarded to 21 communities impacted by Hurricane Irma through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $84 Million in Awards to Improve Infrastructure in Hurricane Irma-Impacted Communities
Governor Ron DeSantis Joins DEP, FWC and Other Partners to Kickoff 100 Yards of Hope and Announce the Launch of Florida’s Coral Reef Campaign
Governor Ron DeSantis today was joined by Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Noah Valenstein, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Executive Director Eric Sutton and other partners to kickoff 100 Yards of Hope and announce a new initiative to promote awareness and protection of Florida’s Coral Reef ecosystem. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Joins DEP, FWC and Other Partners to Kickoff 100 Yards of Hope and Announce the Launch of Florida’s Coral Reef Campaign
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Florida House as Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Grant Bill Heads to House Floor
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement as one of his top legislative priorities, House Bill 487 the Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant Program, passed the House Commerce Committee today and heads to the House floor. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Florida House as Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Grant Bill Heads to House Floor
Hundreds of abortion rights activists to occupy State Capitol for Senate vote on forced parental consent legislation
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Busloads of activists from throughout the state will converge on the State Capitol Tuesday, February 4, vowing to occupy the building until the full Senate votes on the controversial forced parental consent for abortion bill. [Read more…] about Hundreds of abortion rights activists to occupy State Capitol for Senate vote on forced parental consent legislation
Senate Budget Invests in Florida’s Teachers, State Employees, and Environment, Maintains $3.5 Billion Total Reserves
$825 million investment in teachers and school personnel, $643.6 million
in water quality and protection, $403 million in state employees
The Florida Senate Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Senator Rob Bradley (R-Fleming Island), today released Senate Proposed Bill 2500, the General Appropriations Act, a proposed state budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. [Read more…] about Senate Budget Invests in Florida’s Teachers, State Employees, and Environment, Maintains $3.5 Billion Total Reserves
Board of Governors’ Meeting Highlights
Syd Kitson kicked off his first meeting as chair this week, delivering a powerful State of the System address and leading the Board on a variety of initiatives to enhance university quality and decrease student costs. [Read more…] about Board of Governors’ Meeting Highlights
North Miami Beach Emerges as City of Opportunity in Miami-Dade County
State of the City Address Touts City’s Commitment
to Growth, Investment, and Quality of Life
The City of North Miami Beach and Mayor Anthony F. DeFillipo celebrated the City’s accomplishments and unveiled plans for its prosperous future during Wednesday evening’s State of the City Address at the Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater. [Read more…] about North Miami Beach Emerges as City of Opportunity in Miami-Dade County
New study highlights predatory practices by pharmacy benefit managers that drive up costs for patients, taxpayers
Study analyzing 359 million prescription AHCA drug claims documents widespread abuse
Legislators and advocates for reducing costs and improving access to prescription drugs today hailed a new independent study documenting that Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have pocketed millions of dollars from the Florida Medicaid system – funds that should have been directed toward health care for millions of low-income residents. [Read more…] about New study highlights predatory practices by pharmacy benefit managers that drive up costs for patients, taxpayers
Florida Consumer Action Network op-ed: Florida lawmakers should encourage strengthening our homes
In an opinion piece published by the Palm Beach Post, Florida Consumer Action Network deputy director Bill Newton calls upon the Florida Legislature to consider stronger building codes, especially in Florida’s Panhandle where the building code is far weaker (built to withstand 120 mph winds) than in South Florida where buildings are built for 175 mph winds. [Read more…] about Florida Consumer Action Network op-ed: Florida lawmakers should encourage strengthening our homes
State Leaders to Join Senator Book, Child Abuse Survivors for 42+ Hour Capitol Walk for Child Safety
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42+ hour walk will honor 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse
WHAT: Senator Lauren Book and the Lauren’s Kids foundation are hosting the second annual “42 Hours for 42 Million” advocacy walk at the Florida Capitol February 4-6. [Read more…] about State Leaders to Join Senator Book, Child Abuse Survivors for 42+ Hour Capitol Walk for Child Safety
