In a continuation of her campaign for the protection of Florida’s natural resources, Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) has filed two bills to preserve and maintain Florida’s land and water resources. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart files bills for responsible stewardship of Florida’s natural resources
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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces More Than $63.5 Million in Funding Available for Hurricane Sally Recovery
Local governments in Bay, Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa
Rosa, and Walton Counties can now apply for funding
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that more than $63.5 million is now available to local governments in Bay, Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton counties through three Rebuild Florida Programs. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces More Than $63.5 Million in Funding Available for Hurricane Sally Recovery
Respected Attorney, Advocate Steve Uhlfelder Passes Away
Steve Uhlfelder, 76, one of the most respected and accomplished attorneys and lobbyists in modern Florida history, died early this morning after a long and courageous struggle with Parkinson’s Disease and some other health issues. [Read more…] about Respected Attorney, Advocate Steve Uhlfelder Passes Away
Leader Book Files Bill Closing Legal Loophole in Fight Against Human Trafficking
Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Davie) has filed a bill to close a legal loophole in the fight against human trafficking [Read more…] about Leader Book Files Bill Closing Legal Loophole in Fight Against Human Trafficking
LeadingAge Florida Announces 2023 Legislative Priorities
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, announced its 2023 legislative priorities for senior living and long-term care today. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Announces 2023 Legislative Priorities
Wildlife Corridor Expansion Passes First Senate Committee
Bill connects Corridor to SUN Trail Network and trail towns across Florida’s Heartland
Legislation to expand access to Florida’s iconic Wildlife Corridor, by Senator Jason Brodeur (R-Sanford), today passed the Senate Committee on Transportation. [Read more…] about Wildlife Corridor Expansion Passes First Senate Committee
Enterprise Florida Board of Directors Confirms Laura DiBella as President and CEO
The Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) Board of Directors today unanimously voted to approve Laura DiBella as the new President and CEO of Enterprise Florida. [Read more…] about Enterprise Florida Board of Directors Confirms Laura DiBella as President and CEO
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Awards Through Broadband Opportunity Program
More Than $144 Million Awarded to 58 Projects Across 41 Florida Counties
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the first set of awards through the Broadband Opportunity Grant Program to expand access to broadband internet for Florida’s underserved communities. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Awards Through Broadband Opportunity Program
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Commends Governor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget for Historic Investments in Economic Growth and Prosperity for Floridians, Businesses, and Rural Communities
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today commends Governor Ron DeSantis for proposing historic investments to support economic growth and prosperity for Floridians, businesses, and rural communities in his Fiscal Year 2023-24 Framework for Freedom Budget. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Commends Governor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget for Historic Investments in Economic Growth and Prosperity for Floridians, Businesses, and Rural Communities
Florida House Democrats Respond to Permitless Carry Proposal
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Immediately following the Speaker’s press conference, announcing the expansion of permit-less carry, Florida House Democrats provided the following responses. [Read more…] about Florida House Democrats Respond to Permitless Carry Proposal
