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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Florida Jobs

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Governor Ron DeSantis today was joined by Florida Speaker Chris Sprowls and Senate President Wilton Simpson to sign legislation that will protect Floridians from losing their jobs due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and protect parents’ rights to make healthcare decisions for students. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Florida Jobs

AshBritt receives largest pre-positioned federal debris management contracts in history with recent awards from Dept. of Defense

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The U.S. Department of Defense has made history by awarding four contracts totaling $1.75 billion to AshBritt, Inc., representing the largest pre-positioned federal debris management contracts value awarded to a single firm. [Read more…] about AshBritt receives largest pre-positioned federal debris management contracts in history with recent awards from Dept. of Defense

Solar advocates call on Orlando leaders to support a fair energy system that benefits everyone

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Nearly 70 solar advocates assembled at the OUC Commission meeting on November 9 to support consumer-friendly policies that would allow Floridians to invest in rooftop solar as an affordable, clean energy solution. [Read more…] about Solar advocates call on Orlando leaders to support a fair energy system that benefits everyone

Rooftop Solar Industry Creates $18.3 Billion in Economic Impact for Florida, Conservatives for Clean Energy Study Finds

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Solar energy serves as catalyst for economic growth and job creation across state

The rooftop solar industry supports sustained economic development throughout Florida and generates $18.3 billion in economic impact, according to a new study issued today by Conservatives for Clean Energy Florida (CCE). [Read more…] about Rooftop Solar Industry Creates $18.3 Billion in Economic Impact for Florida, Conservatives for Clean Energy Study Finds

President Simpson, Speaker Sprowls Announce Legislative Agenda in Partnership with Gov. Ron DeSantis to Keep Florida Free

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House and Senate bills reject one-size-fits-all federal mandates,
protect people, parents and businesses from big government overreach

Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) and House Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-Palm Harbor) today, joined by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, announced the joint “Keep Florida Free” legislative agenda that their respective chambers will pursue during the Florida Legislature’s upcoming special session. [Read more…] about President Simpson, Speaker Sprowls Announce Legislative Agenda in Partnership with Gov. Ron DeSantis to Keep Florida Free

Supreme Court Chief Justice Canady Proclaims November as Legal Professionalism Month in Conjunction with The Florida Bar

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Survey of Florida lawyers indicates professionalism is a leading issue in the field

Chief Justice Charles T. Canady, in conjunction with The Florida Bar, has proclaimed November as Legal Professionalism Month in Florida. [Read more…] about Supreme Court Chief Justice Canady Proclaims November as Legal Professionalism Month in Conjunction with The Florida Bar

Capital Health Plan Helping Uninsured Families in the Big Bend With Individual and Family Plans

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Capital Health Plan to enter the Federal Healthcare Exchange

Capital Health Plan (CHP), is working to lower the number of uninsured area residents by offering new coverage plans focused on those who are currently uninsured, unemployed, between jobs, or self-employed. [Read more…] about Capital Health Plan Helping Uninsured Families in the Big Bend With Individual and Family Plans