As the first week of the 2020 Legislative Session comes to a close, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis highlights important progress on vital legislation aimed at supporting firefighters in their battle to prevent cancer, safeguarding insurance consumers’ DNA data, supporting Florida’s law enforcement community, and cracking down on fraud targeting Florida’s veterans. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Building a Better, Stronger Florida During the 2020 Legislative Session
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Made In Space Corporate Headquarters Relocation from California to Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that Made In Space has decided to relocate their corporate headquarters and satellite manufacturing operations from California to Florida. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Made In Space Corporate Headquarters Relocation from California to Florida
League of Women Voters of Florida Response to Supreme Court of Florida’s Amendment 4 Advisory Opinion
The Florida Legislature must act now to fix their previous
mistakes and comply with the U.S. Constitution.
In response to the Florida Supreme Court advisory opinion on implementation of Amendment 4, the League of Women Voters of Florida President Patricia Brigham offers the following statement: [Read more…] about League of Women Voters of Florida Response to Supreme Court of Florida’s Amendment 4 Advisory Opinion
Florida Supreme Court rules that Amendment 4 requires payment of legal debts to regain voting rights
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that the term “all terms of sentence” in Amendment 4 includes fines, restitution, court costs, and fees. [Read more…] about Florida Supreme Court rules that Amendment 4 requires payment of legal debts to regain voting rights
Civil Rights Activist of Birmingham Children’s Crusade Speaks at UNF’s MLK Scholarship Luncheon
Rev. Gwendolyn Cook Webb, a civil rights activist and minister, will deliver this year’s keynote speech at the University of North Florida’s 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon, Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Adam W. Herbert University Center, Building 43, Grand Banquet Hall, Room 1044. [Read more…] about Civil Rights Activist of Birmingham Children’s Crusade Speaks at UNF’s MLK Scholarship Luncheon
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity CDBG – Mitigation State Action Plan Public Comment Period Closes Monday
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today is reminding Floridians that the 45-day public comment period is closing on Monday, January 20, at 5:00 p.m. for the draft State Action Plan for the $633 million in federal funding available to Florida through the Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity CDBG – Mitigation State Action Plan Public Comment Period Closes Monday
Florida Ports Continue to Innovate with Use of Alternative Fuels
A report released this week by the Florida Ports Council and the Florida Natural Gas Association shows Florida’s seaports and industry partners are investing in innovations to be more efficient and effective, including the implementation of environmentally friendly, less costly, domestically-produced natural gas as an alternative fuel. [Read more…] about Florida Ports Continue to Innovate with Use of Alternative Fuels
Real Estate Leaders in Florida Named to SP200 Power List
Florida Realtors® congratulates several leaders in Florida real estate for being named to the 2020 Swanepoel Power 200 list of the most powerful leaders in residential real estate. [Read more…] about Real Estate Leaders in Florida Named to SP200 Power List
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Legislation to Prohibit Use of DNA Testing by Life Insurance Companies
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement applauding 2020 legislative efforts by Speaker-designate Chris Sprowls and Senator Kelli Stargel to prohibit life insurance companies from using DNA or genetic testing to determine the type and cost of coverage available to consumers. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Legislation to Prohibit Use of DNA Testing by Life Insurance Companies
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Military and Defense Industry Provides $95 Billion Economic Impact
Joint study concludes industries grew by $10 billion
and added more than 100,000 jobs since 2017
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the results of the 2020 Florida Military and Defense Economic Impact Study, which shows that Florida’s military and defense industry has a $95 billion economic impact. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Military and Defense Industry Provides $95 Billion Economic Impact
