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State Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) and Representative Geraldine F. Thompson (D – Windermere) will host a press conference to highlight efforts to protect voting rights in Florida. [Read more…] about Rep. Geraldine F. Thompson and Sen. Linda Stewart to hist press conference on elections
Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Anna V. Eskamani (D-Orlando) today re-filed legislation that would keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers, saving countless women and family members from becoming potential victims. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman & Representative Anna V. Eskamani Re-File Legislation to Keeps Guns Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers
On the last day of National Farm to School Month, today the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried released the 2019 Florida Farm to School Annual Report, highlighting the impacts that partnerships between local agricultural producers and schools have on Florida’s economy. [Read more…] about 2019 Florida Farm to School Annual Report: $144 Million Economic Impact
Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced alumna and marketing executive Kristin Harper has been appointed to serve on the FAMU Board of Trustees. [Read more…] about Ohio Marketing Executive Appointed to FAMU Board of Trustees
Motorists will encounter a two-day detour on South Orange Blossom Trail (U.S. 17) at the railroad crossing between Avenue A and Avenue B starting at 5 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 until about 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. [Read more…] about Detour on South Orange Blossom Trail (U.S. 17) at Railroad Crossing
Senator Debbie Mayfield (Indialantic – R) has filed Senate Bill 694 to combat the dangerous rise in e-cigarette use by minors. [Read more…] about Senator Debbie Mayfield Files Legislation to Combat Youth Vaping in Florida
S&P Global Ratings yesterday raised its long-term and underlying (SPUR) ratings on the Florida Board of Governor’s (BOG) university system improvement revenue bonds issued for the Florida State University System to ‘AA+’ from ‘AA.’ [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Applauds Upgraded Bond Rating for State University System
Complete Florida, a state-funded program that helps adults return to college to complete their degrees, is excited to announce a new partnership with Saint Leo University. [Read more…] about Working Together to Create New Opportunities for Adults to Return to College
Progress Florida Education Institute has launched a social media campaign in both English and Spanish to educate Floridians about self-managed abortion using medication. [Read more…] about Statewide campaign launched to educate Floridians about self-managed abortion
The Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence released the following statement in support of legislation proposed by Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried earlier this week, which seeks to improve the safety standards for Florida’s concealed weapons licensing program. [Read more…] about Coalition issues statement in support of Commissioner Fried’s proposals to enhance the State’s concealed weapons licensing program
