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The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 52, Postsecondary Education, by Senator Ray Rodrigues (R-Ft. Myers). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Legislation to Ensure College Tuition Exemptions for Students in DCF Care
The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a light on the need for long-term solutions to help nursing centers attract and retain new talent to meet the needs of Florida’s growing elderly population. [Read more…] about Bills that Create a Pathway to Careers in Long Term Care Advance
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the expansion and creation of the Get There Faster Initiative, a $75 million dollar investment toward two new initiatives to expand access and enrollment in quality, in demand Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, postsecondary credentials, and work-based learning programs. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Announces a Proposed $75 Million to Invest in Two New Get There Faster Initiatives
The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 72, Liability Protections for COVID-19-Related Claims, by Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg). [Read more…] about Senate Passes COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses and Health Care Providers
The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and local community partners recently recognized five young female alumnae for their work in designing a more sustainable Cypress Spring. [Read more…] about FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Alumnae Awarded for Work Restoring Cypress Spring
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced Florida has experienced nine consecutive months of month-over-month job growth, gaining 1,700 private sector jobs in the month of January 2021. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Nine Consecutive Months of Job Growth, Lowering Unemployment Rate to 4.8 Percent
Leaders of local government, health care, education, business and the faith community across the Big Bend today announced the launch of “Safe and Healthy,” a new collaborative educational initiative to provide the latest information about vaccines, overcome vaccine hesitancy, and encourage residents to continue to observe safe protocols to stop the spread of COVID-19, as the community enters the next phase in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. [Read more…] about Big Bend Leaders Launch “Safe and Healthy” to Combat COVID-19
At a time when many students have turned to online learning at home, The Ecology School, a pioneer and leader in environmental education, is teaming up with Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) and its Poland Spring® brand (Poland Spring) to provide new ways to teach and learn about ecology. [Read more…] about The Ecology School and Poland Spring Launch National Online Programs to Expand Ecology Learning
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today reminded investors to be on the lookout for investment schemes pitched through the internet and social media, particularly those involving precious metals, cryptocurrencies, promissory notes and foreign exchange markets. [Read more…] about OFR Announces Top Investor Threats for 2021
Winning submissions from the fifth annual Art in the Capitol Competition today line the Florida Capitol’s second-floor rotunda, showcasing the talent of 22 Florida students from school districts across the state. [Read more…] about Fifth Annual Art in the Capitol Competition Showcases Talent of Florida Students in 360° Virtual Tour
