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Crews are scheduled Thursday, Jan. 16, to close both directions of State Road (S.R.) 417 at Interstate 4 (I-4) as part of building the Wekiva Parkway (S.R. 429). [Read more…] about S.R. 417 Nighttime Detours Scheduled at I-4 and International Parkway
Saturday, on the 4th anniversary of the first Women’s March, The Florida Planned Parenthood PAC, alongside local activists and partners, will gather at the State Capitol. [Read more…] about Planned Parenthood PAC to launch electoral campaign on anniversary of Women’s Marches
Following reports of a eight of anti-LGBTQ bills filed earlier this week, several of which were heard in committee meetings today, Commissioner Nikki Fried offered the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried: Anti-LGBTQ Bills are “Legislative Affront to Humanity”
Real estate helps drive Florida’s growth, and figuring out what lies ahead in 2020 is a key question for policymakers, residents and Realtors. [Read more…] about Florida Realtors® 2020 Real Estate Trends: What’s Ahead for Fla. Real Estate?
In an historic move, the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives today announced a Nurse Practitioner of the Day on the Opening Day of Regular Session – and for the first time in 29 years, the medical professional in the spotlight on Opening Day is a woman. [Read more…] about For First Time in History of the Florida House, Speaker Names Nurse Practitioner of the Day
Leaders in Florida today released the results of Economic Benefits of Tort Reform, a rigorous economic study calculating the costs of Florida’s current civil laws in comparison to benchmarks in other states. [Read more…] about Florida Leaders Release Results of Economic Benefits of Tort Reform
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has reached an agreement with Kanter Real Estate LLC., that will allow for the purchase of 20,000 acres of critical wetlands in Water Conservation Area 3 (WCA 3) within the Everglades Protection Area located in Broward County. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Agreement for Acquisition of 20,000 Acres of Critical Everglades Wetlands
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today offered the following statement regarding formal commitments recently made by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to protect American seasonal produce growers from unfair trade practices harming the industry: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on USTR Commitments to Seasonal Produce Protections
Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today announced that Barbara Goldstein has been appointed as the Chair of the Commissioner’s Task Force on Holocaust Education. [Read more…] about Barbara Goldstein Named Chair of Holocaust Task Force
One day before Mike Pence will try to drum up support at a “Latinos for Trump” event in Osceola County, the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) will host a news conference with members of the Latino community to explain why Trump has failed to earn their vote, citing his cruel health care agenda and his inadequate response to Hurricane Maria that devastated Puerto Rico. [Read more…] about One Day Before Pence Visit, FDP to Host “Latinos Against Trump” News Conference in Kissimmee
