The Florida Legislature today filed a jurisdictional brief in support of Governor DeSantis’ request for an advisory opinion from the Florida Supreme Court regarding Congressional Redistricting. [Read more…] about Joint Statement: Florida Legislature Stands with Governor DeSantis in Seeking Judicial Opinion
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Senate Budget Invests in Education, Infrastructure, Historic State Reserves
Major investments in public safety and environmental infrastructure,
unprecedented per-student funding, $1 billion toward $15/hour wage
The Florida Senate Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland), today released Senate Proposed Bill 2500, the General Appropriations Act, a proposed state budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, as well as the implementing bill and conforming bills associated with a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year. [Read more…] about Senate Budget Invests in Education, Infrastructure, Historic State Reserves
Florida has an Additional $740.4 Million for Emergency Rental Assistance Available for Families
Florida Department of Children and Families Continues OUR Florida Program
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced today that Florida has received an additional $740.4 million to continue to operate the emergency rental assistance program. [Read more…] about Florida has an Additional $740.4 Million for Emergency Rental Assistance Available for Families
FHCA Praises the Florida Senate for Making Nursing Center Residents a Budget Priority
Senate Proposes $375 Million Medicaid Funding Increase for Nursing Center Care
Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today praised the Florida Senate for recognizing the importance of properly funding the state’s nursing centers. [Read more…] about FHCA Praises the Florida Senate for Making Nursing Center Residents a Budget Priority
Governor Ron DeSantis Calls on Biden Administration to Prioritize Funding for the EAA Reservoir Project
Governor Ron DeSantis was today joined by Senator Marco Rubio, Congressman Brian Mast, Congressman Byron Donalds, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Shawn Hamilton, Chief Resilience Officer (CRO) Wes Brooks, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), and other stakeholders to call on the Biden Administration to allocate the funding necessary to timely advance the federal portion of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir project. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Calls on Biden Administration to Prioritize Funding for the EAA Reservoir Project
Senate Passes Local Business Protection Act, Protecting Businesses from Damaging Local Regulations
Business impact estimate in advance of new local ordinances; process to
seek damages when businesses suffer losses caused by new regulations
The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 620, Local Business Protection Act, and Senate Bill 280, Local Ordinances, both by Senator Travis Hutson (R-St. Augustine). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Local Business Protection Act, Protecting Businesses from Damaging Local Regulations
Longtime Children’s Advocate Doug Sessions Named 2022 Recipient of Chiles Advocacy Award
Douglas Sessions Jr. has been a fierce advocate for Florida’s children and families, exemplified by his quarter century of leadership as President/CEO of The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida. [Read more…] about Longtime Children’s Advocate Doug Sessions Named 2022 Recipient of Chiles Advocacy Award
Emergency Response Coordination in Progress on I-4 Express
New interstate option will be available early 2022
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is in the final stages before opening the managed lanes on Interstate 4 (I-4), known locally as I-4 Express. [Read more…] about Emergency Response Coordination in Progress on I-4 Express
FDLE develops autism awareness training for 911 telecommunicators
FDLE’s Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse (MEPIC) launched a new course for Florida’s 911 telecommunicators to assist in the safe recovery of children with autism who go missing. [Read more…] about FDLE develops autism awareness training for 911 telecommunicators
State Legislators Join Advocates in Call to Address Florida’s High Uninsured Rate
Health care coverage remains a major concern for Floridians in post-pandemic reality
As Florida recovers from the pandemic, health care remains unaffordable for working but low-income Floridians. [Read more…] about State Legislators Join Advocates in Call to Address Florida’s High Uninsured Rate
