Governor Ron DeSantis today signed SB 988 into law, ensuring that visitation will be available to residents in Florida’s long-term care facilities. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Applauds Governor for Signing No Patient Left Alone Act
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State Partners Highlight Importance of Healthy Child Development
DCF Secretary Shevaun Harris and others join in kickoff
event marking April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris was today joined by state leaders and child welfare advocates to highlight the importance of healthy child development and supporting families during the Child Abuse Prevention Month kickoff event at the Historic Florida Capitol. [Read more…] about State Partners Highlight Importance of Healthy Child Development
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity Milestone: More Than 25,000 Floridians Served
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity has now provided family-centered assistance to more than 25,000 Floridians to help them achieve economic sufficiency. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity Milestone: More Than 25,000 Floridians Served
Industry Alert: Money Transmitter License Renewals
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today reminds Money Transmitter Part II licensees with an expiration year of 2022, to complete the renewal process before May 2, 2022, to maintain their active license status. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Money Transmitter License Renewals
FDLE hosts Southwest Border Summit
FDLE Commissioner Rick Swearingen hosted law enforcement leaders from eight southern states to discuss ways to better combat the increased crime coming from the U.S.-Mexico border. [Read more…] about FDLE hosts Southwest Border Summit
New Women in Emergency Management Initiative Launches
“Women in the Field” to Support More Women in the Industry
Brittany Perkins Castillo, CEO of AshBritt, today launched WTFem (Women in the Field of Emergency Management) to encourage more women nationwide to consider a career in emergency management and provide resources to support their careers. [Read more…] about New Women in Emergency Management Initiative Launches
OFR Announces Top Investor Threats for 2022
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today reminds Floridians to be aware of investment scams and top investor threats when making an investment decision. [Read more…] about OFR Announces Top Investor Threats for 2022
Florida Legislative Black Caucus Elects New Leadership Team, Led by Representative Kamia Brown as Chairwoman
On March 7, 2022, the Florida Legislative Black Caucus elected their 2022-2024 leadership team, led by Representative Kamia Brown (D-Ocoee) as their new Chairwoman. [Read more…] about Florida Legislative Black Caucus Elects New Leadership Team, Led by Representative Kamia Brown as Chairwoman
Senate President Wilton Simpson’s Statement on the 2022 Legislative Session
Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) today offered the following statement on the 2022 Legislative Session. [Read more…] about Senate President Wilton Simpson’s Statement on the 2022 Legislative Session
Senate Takes Up Broad-Based Tax Relief for Florida’s Families
Tax Holidays for Gas, Back-To-School, Disaster Preparedness, Freedom Week, Energy Star Appliances, Tools – Tax-Free Baby Diapers, Clothes, Shoes, Books; Property Tax Refunds for Surfside Condo Collapse
The Florida Senate today considered House Bill 7071, Taxation, which delivers $658 million in broad-based tax savings to families across the state, with a focus on long- and short-term sales tax relief. [Read more…] about Senate Takes Up Broad-Based Tax Relief for Florida’s Families
