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Senate Bill 538 passed from the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government on Tuesday, April 9. [Read more…] about Senate Committee Passes Bill to Boost Efficiency of Florida’s Surplus Lines Insurance Industry
Florida Polytechnic University and Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) in Estonia, are joining forces to advance the research and application of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology in Florida and Europe. [Read more…] about Florida Poly and Estonian university TalTech team up on autonomous vehicles
Eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) from Gore Street to State Road (S.R.) 408 is scheduled to close from midnight to 5 a.m. on April 11-14. [Read more…] about Eastbound I-4 in Downtown Orlando Closing Early Morning on April 11-14
On Wednesday the League of Women Voters of Florida stood on the steps of the Historic Capitol with partner organizations denouncing bills currently being heard by the state Legislature that threaten democracy in Florida. [Read more…] about LWV Florida and partners denounce legislative attacks on democracy
As the Florida House of Representatives is slated to take up House Bill 7065 today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis urges House members to vote in favor of this meaningful reform to curb assignment of benefits abuse (AOB). [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Urges Florida House Members to Vote ‘Yes’ on AOB Reform
U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (FL-18) and Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen key protections for fisheries and promote responsible management of forage fish. [Read more…] about Mast, Dingell Introduce Forage Fish Conservation Act to Protect Marine Ecosystem and Fishing Economy
Governor Ron DeSantis today released the following statement recognizing the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Michael’s landfall in Bay County, Florida: [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes Six-Month Anniversary of Hurricane Michael
Governor Ron DeSantis has directed the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to provide an additional extension of debris removal to continue to ensure the residents of Northwest Florida receive the necessary support and assistance as they recover from Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Calls on FDOT to Extend Deadline for Hurricane Michael Debris Removal
In honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), Florida’s historic old capitol building will be lit in purple by Marsy’s Law for Florida. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Lights the Florida Old Capitol Purple in Recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Attorney General Ashley Moody today honored victim advocates and law enforcement officers for extraordinary efforts in assisting and protecting crime victims. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Honors Crime Victim Advocates
