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Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and continuing economic stressors over the year, Florida’s housing market wrapped up 2021 with more sales, higher median sale prices and more new listings compared to the year before, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. [Read more…] about Florida’s Housing Market: Strong Gains in 2021 Despite Continuing Pandemic
Following HB 5 passing the Professions & Public Health Subcommittee today along a party-line vote, members of the House Democratic Caucus issued the following statements: [Read more…] about House Democrats Respond to HB 5 Passing Committee Today
The Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs, chaired by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), today passed Senate Proposed Bill 7034, Child Welfare. [Read more…] about Legislation to Improve Benefits for Foster Families, Relative Caregivers Passes First Senate Committee
Amid a growing concern for the health and safety of children in public schools across the country, State Senator Gary Farmer (D-Broward) and State Representative Angie Nixon (D-Duval) have filed SB 1648 / HB 1245, legislation to ensure that that drinking water in Florida’s schools is lead-free and meets expert established safety standards. [Read more…] about Senator Farmer and Representative Nixon File Legislation to Filter Lead Out of School Drinking Water
Today is National AMBER Alert Awareness Day and FDLE is highlighting Florida’s seven active AMBER Alert cases. [Read more…] about Today is National AMBER Alert Awareness Day
As Floridians continue to struggle with skyrocketing rent increases, Senator Victor Torres (D- Orlando) and Representative Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) have filed SB 1776/HB 1335 in order to increase housing security for children and working families. [Read more…] about Senator Torres & Representative Nixon File Legislation to Increase Housing Security for Florida’s Children
Following recognition of his family, dignitaries and special guests, President Simpson offered the following remarks, as prepared for delivery: [Read more…] about President Simpson’s Opening Day Remarks
The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today released its priorities for the legislative session that begins tomorrow, with a focus on ensuring that Florida’s elders have access to high-quality care. [Read more…] about Florida Health Care Association Announces 2022 Legislative Priorities
The Florida Senate and Florida House of Representatives will convene for the Opening Day of the 2022 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in the Florida Capitol at 400 S. Monroe St. [Read more…] about Joint Media Advisory: Florida Senate, Florida House Opening Day 2022
Representative Robin Bartleman (D-Weston) and Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R- Doral) filed HB 513 /SB 1326 – Comprehensive Review Study of the Central and Southern Florida Project in advance of the 2022 legislative session. [Read more…] about Representative Bartleman and Senator Rodriguez File Legislation to Expedite Upgrades to South Florida’s Aging Flood Control System Challenged by Sea Level Rise
