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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Applauds Florida Legislature for Passing Landmark Legislation to Modernize the State’s Unemployment System

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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Executive Director Dane Eagle, Senate President Pro Tempore Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach), and Representative Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) today released the following joint statement in support of the Florida Legislature for their unanimous passage of CS/CS/HB 1463 to modernize the state’s unemployment system. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Applauds Florida Legislature for Passing Landmark Legislation to Modernize the State’s Unemployment System

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Eleven Consecutive Months of Job Growth, Gaining Nearly 33,000 Private Sector Jobs

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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced Florida has experienced eleven consecutive months of job growth, gaining 32,900 private sector jobs in the month of March 2021. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Eleven Consecutive Months of Job Growth, Gaining Nearly 33,000 Private Sector Jobs

Coalition of Florida Elected Leaders Voices Perils of Energy Preemption Bills

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Mayors, commissioners, other leaders release letter
in opposition to bills restricting local energy decisions

Voicing their opposition to bills that would preempt local energy decisions,  more than two dozen local elected officials today released a letter to Senate President Wilton Simpson and House Speaker Chris Sprowls detailing how such legislation could have negative consequences for communities across Florida. [Read more…] about Coalition of Florida Elected Leaders Voices Perils of Energy Preemption Bills

Senate Unanimously Passes Balanced Budget, Ensures Significant Reserves as Economy Recovers

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Key investments in child welfare, minimum wage – New infrastructure plan mitigates impacts of sea level rise, provides affordable housing options, enhances wastewater programs

The Florida Senate today unanimously passed Senate Bill 2500, the General Appropriations Act, a proposed state budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, and also passed the implementing bill and conforming bills associated with a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year. [Read more…] about Senate Unanimously Passes Balanced Budget, Ensures Significant Reserves as Economy Recovers

27 arrested in Operation No Warning

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Suspects were a major supplier of cocaine in Leon and Gadsden counties

Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents, along with Leon County Sheriff’s Office, Tallahassee Police Department and Florida Highway Patrol, arrested 27 suspects charged with drug crimes, including wide-scale drug trafficking in Leon and Gadsden counties. [Read more…] about 27 arrested in Operation No Warning

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Proposal of $1,000 Bonuses for Florida’s Principals and Teachers

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Governor Ron DeSantis today announced a proposal to provide $1,000 bonuses to public school principals and full-time classroom teachers for grades Pre-K through 12th grade in Florida. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Proposal of $1,000 Bonuses for Florida’s Principals and Teachers

Safe & Healthy Big Bend Deploys Public Service Announcements to Educate Communities on COVID-19

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The Safe & Healthy Big Bend Initiative, a united effort of Big Bend community leaders in local government, health care, education, business, and the faith community, this week launched a series of public service announcements (PSAs) on COVID-19 and its impact on the region. [Read more…] about Safe & Healthy Big Bend Deploys Public Service Announcements to Educate Communities on COVID-19

Survey Explores Higher Levels of Stress Since Start of Pandemic

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“Mind Your Mental Health Florida” Campaign Encourages Floridians to Call 2-1-1

More than half of Floridians have experienced increased stress levels since the start of the pandemic, and a leading organization is encouraging individuals experiencing these challenges to take an important first step to improve their lives. [Read more…] about Survey Explores Higher Levels of Stress Since Start of Pandemic