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Balanced State Budget Invests in Education, Infrastructure, Historic State Reserves

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Key investments in public safety, education and environmental infrastructure –
Historic per-student funding, $1 billion toward $15/hour wage

House Bill 5001, the General Appropriations Act, a balanced state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, was finalized this afternoon, beginning the constitutionally required 72-hour cooling off period before a vote on Monday, March 14. [Read more…] about Balanced State Budget Invests in Education, Infrastructure, Historic State Reserves

Staffing Legislation Would Get Nursing Center Residents the Care They Need

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Turning to More Highly-Trained Specialists Will Meet the Evolving Needs of Residents

A recent Tallahassee Democrat guest column by the Florida Health Care Association Chief Executive Officer Emmett Reed highlights the data pointing to the significant changes in the physical and mental health of the nursing center population over the last two decades. [Read more…] about Staffing Legislation Would Get Nursing Center Residents the Care They Need

Mast’s Burn Pit Transparency Act Passes House

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Mast: Burn Pits Are the Agent Orange of My Generation, Action is Needed

U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) secured a win for veterans who face unknown health consequences as a result of burn pit exposure by requiring all potential cases to be tracked by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). [Read more…] about Mast’s Burn Pit Transparency Act Passes House

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Secretary Dane Eagle Announce the Next Phase of the State’s Homeowner Assistance Fund

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Secretary Dane Eagle of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that the Department has launched the state’s next phase of the Homeowner Assistance Fund program, a registration portal for homeowners to begin the first step in determining their eligibility to receive assistance, which went live on February 28, 2022, and can be found at www.FLHomeownerAssistance.org. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Secretary Dane Eagle Announce the Next Phase of the State’s Homeowner Assistance Fund

Representative Campbell Honors Fallen Floridians & Their Families Through Co-Sponsoring of HB 577 & HB 701

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Although Representative Daryl Campbell (D- Fort Lauderdale) is the Florida Legislature’s newest member, he has made it a point to be active and vocal on and off the House floor on key issues. [Read more…] about Representative Campbell Honors Fallen Floridians & Their Families Through Co-Sponsoring of HB 577 & HB 701

Capital Health Plan Proudly Sponsoring 13th Annual Capital City Senior Games

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CHP encourages members to keep healthy and active with Medicare Advantage Plans

The Big Bend’s local trusted health plan, Capital Health Plan (CHP), today announced that it will sponsor and support the 13th Annual Capital City Senior Games, encouraging adults and seniors ages 50 and up to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle. [Read more…] about Capital Health Plan Proudly Sponsoring 13th Annual Capital City Senior Games

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Over $1 Million to Moore Haven for Rural Infrastructure Improvements

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Governor Ron DeSantis today awarded more than $1 million in funding to the City of Moore Haven through two Rural Infrastructure Fund grants to improve and enhance the downtown area and attract new development, creating new jobs and improving the local economy. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Over $1 Million to Moore Haven for Rural Infrastructure Improvements