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This week’s episode of Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) MMERI Forum Radio focuses on why cannabis works on the human body and includes a conversation with Glen Penfield discussing his personal journey battling Parkinson’s disease and his use of medical marijuana.
Florida’s housing market experienced positive trends in 3Q 2019, with more closed sales, higher median prices, more pending sales and rising pending inventory, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. [Read more…] about Florida’s Housing Market: Sales, Median Prices, Pending Inventory Up in 3Q 2019
Seeking to reform Florida’s troubled juvenile justice system, Senator Bobby Powell (D-West Palm), Representative Ramon Alexander (D-Tallahassee) and Representative James Bush, III (D-Miami) have filed legislation prioritizing rehabilitating young offenders over discarding them into the adult penal system. [Read more…] about Florida lawmakers file juvenile justice reform legislation
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the establishment of the Governor’s Faith and Community-Based Initiative. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Faith and Community-Based Initiative Under the Direction of Erik Dellenback
Representative Margaret Good (D- Sarasota) and Representative Loranne Ausley (D- Tallahassee) will host a screening of Surviving Lunch on Tuesday, November 12, from 5:50-7:30pm. [Read more…] about Representative Margaret Good and Representative Loranne Ausley Host Exclusive Viewing of Award-Winning Film Surviving Lunch
State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) filed the Native Language Assessment bill, SB 678, which would allow students with limited English proficiency take state exams in their Native Language. [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo and Rep. Ana Maria Rodriguez file legislation to accurately test student’s abilities regardless of language spoken
Advocates for health and safety protections for outdoor workers are applauding Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith (D- Winter Park) and Senator Victor Torres (D- Kissimmee) for the introduction of HB 513 which implements critical workplace protections related to heat stress. [Read more…] about Outdoor Workers Applaud Florida Heat Stress Protection Bills
Governor Ron DeSantis today proclaimed November 4-15, 2019, as Paychecks for Patriots weeks in Florida. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Veterans to Participate in Seventh Annual Paychecks for Patriots Career Fair
Governor Ron DeSantis today joined Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Kevin Thibault for a groundbreaking ceremony of the Tyndall Flyover, a new project at Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB) that will improve access and security to the base. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Joins FDOT for Groundbreaking of the Tyndall Flyover
State Representative Dianne Hart (D- Tampa) recently filed HB 531, aimed at providing modern updates to several existing Florida statutes concerning the Florida Department of Corrections, and eliminating abuse, whether it be physical, mental, or otherwise. [Read more…] about State Representative Dianne Hart Files Bill to Ensure Fair Treatment of Inmates within Florida Department of Corrections
