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The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020, which included a number of provisions Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) helped write to extend benefits and provide additional assistance for veterans. [Read more…] about Mast Provisions To Extend Benefits, Assist Veterans Passed by the House
The actions of Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) agents have been vilified over the past few days regarding the legal search warrant executed at the residence of Ms. Rebekah Jones. [Read more…] about FDLE releases full body camera footage from Rebekah Jones search warrant
This week Senator Lauren Book (D- Plantation) again filed legislation to prohibit seclusion and provide stricter guidelines for the use of physical restraint for students with disabilities in Florida schools. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files Bill to Prohibit Seclusion and Restraints for Students with Disabilities
Nine months after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, 40% of Floridians feel they are worse off financially than before, with money matters and financial wellness one of their top concerns heading into the New Year. [Read more…] about Survey Shows Pandemic Has Hurt Financial Health of 4 in 10 Floridians
AshBritt Environmental, a leading rapid-response disaster recovery, logistics, and environmental services company, today announced that former Florida state Rep. Holly Raschein is joining the company as Director of Government Relations. [Read more…] about AshBritt Environmental Names Former State Rep. Holly Raschein as New Director of Government Relations
2020 will be remembered for making history in the most active Atlantic hurricane season since 2005, when a record-setting 28 storms formed. [Read more…] about Active, Record-Setting 2020 Hurricane Season Closes
The Florida Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Foundation is delighted that New York Times columnist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas Kristof has spotlighted the need for volunteer child advocates in his annual “holiday gift guide” column. [Read more…] about Guardian ad Litem Spotlighted in New York Times’ “Holiday Gift Guide”
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced Florida has had six consecutive months of month-over-month job growth. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Florida Achieves Six Consecutive Months of Month-Over-Month Job Growth
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that more than $60 million is now available to local governments, state agencies, Community Revitalization Agencies, Community Development Districts, and non-profits in communities impacted by Hurricane Michael through the Rebuild Florida Hometown Revitalization Program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $60 Million Available Through the Rebuild Florida Hometown Revitalization Program for Hurricane Michael Recovery
In the grip of the global COVID-19 pandemic and its severe direct and indirect impacts, 2020 has likely been the most difficult year in the lives of most Americans. [Read more…] about America’s Newspapers & Sachs Media Launch Share Gratitude 2020 to Amplify Hope This Holiday Season
