Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) on Thursday took issue with Governor-elect Ron DeSantis’ statements that Amendment 4, which automatically restores ex-felons’ voting rights, needed an act of the legislature in order for voter registrations to commence early next month. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson to Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis: “As a constitutionalist, you should know better.”
Coalition Responds in Opposition to Marjory Stoneman Douglas Safety Commission Vote to Arm Teachers
On the eve of the 6th year anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre, where a gunman equipped with a military-style assault rifle and other weapons took the lives of 20 first grade children and six educational professionals, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Safety Commission (MSD Safety Commission) released its school safety recommendations calling for the arming of teachers. In response to the MSD Safety Commission Report, the Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence issued this statement: [Read more…] about Coalition Responds in Opposition to Marjory Stoneman Douglas Safety Commission Vote to Arm Teachers
New appointments made to USF consolidation task force
The Board of Governors on Thursday appointed Mike Griffin to lead the University of South Florida Consolidation Planning Study and Implementation Task Force, which is developing recommendations to phase out the separate accreditations of USF St. Petersburg and USF Sarasota-Manatee. Griffin replaces Dr. Jonathan Ellen, who resigned as chair. [Read more…] about New appointments made to USF consolidation task force
As the Deadline for Affordable Care Act Marketplace Open Enrollment Nears, Latest Numbers Show Florida Impacted by Federal Cuts
Enrollment impacted by shortened open enrollment period and
minimal publicity – health care advocates remind Floridians to shop
and sign up for coverage by Saturday, December 15th deadline
As the December 15th deadline for Affordable Care Act open enrollment nears, the latest numbers from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) show that Florida and the nation are being impacted by Trump Administration cuts to Affordable Care Act (ACA) Navigators and publicity outreach. [Read more…] about As the Deadline for Affordable Care Act Marketplace Open Enrollment Nears, Latest Numbers Show Florida Impacted by Federal Cuts
Secretary of State Ken Detzner Announces Launch of Florida Rocks! on Florida Music Tours
Secretary of State Ken Detzner and the Florida Department of State today announced the launch of Florida Rocks! on FloridaMusicTours.com. Florida Rocks! highlights the Sunshine State’s place in rock and roll history. [Read more…] about Secretary of State Ken Detzner Announces Launch of Florida Rocks! on Florida Music Tours
Eustis man claims $2 million prize in the WHEEL OF FORTUNE Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that Shawn Gnann, 54, of Eustis, claimed a $2 million top prize in the WHEEL OF FORTUNE Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,600,000.00. [Read more…] about Eustis man claims $2 million prize in the WHEEL OF FORTUNE Scratch-Off game
Florida Legislative Black Caucus Supports Judicial Nominating Commissions Reform
Rep. Bruce Antone, Chair of Florida Legislative
Black Caucus supports move for JNC reform
State Representative Bruce Antone, Chairman of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus, issued the following statement today in support of SB 138 Judicial Nominating Commissions, legislation filed by Senator Perry Thurston to reform Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commission: [Read more…] about Florida Legislative Black Caucus Supports Judicial Nominating Commissions Reform
Governor-elect Ron DeSantis Announces 2019 Inaugural Events
Governor-elect Ron DeSantis and the 2019 Inaugural Committee today announced Inaugural events taking place in the capital city of Tallahassee on January 7 and 8, 2019. [Read more…] about Governor-elect Ron DeSantis Announces 2019 Inaugural Events
Naples Daily News Omits Facts in Errant Reporting of Nursing Home Investigations
Statement from the Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Justin Senior:
“The Naples Daily News again paints a demonstratively false picture of the regulation of the long-term care facilities in Florida. Our Agency remains focused on health outcomes, and the goal of any licensure and regulatory structure is to set high standards, and to drive the regulated facilities toward higher and higher quality. [Read more…] about Naples Daily News Omits Facts in Errant Reporting of Nursing Home Investigations
Nelson delivers farewell address to Senate
After more than four decades of public service, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) delivered his farewell remarks on the Senate floor today. [Read more…] about Nelson delivers farewell address to Senate
