CS/CS/HB 1121, Florida Retirement System, sponsored by Representatives Robin Bartleman (D-Weston) and Representative Josie Tomkow (R-Auburndale), has unanimously passed out of the Florida House of Representatives. [Read more…] about Representatives Bartleman and Tomkow Pass Legislation in Florida House to Allow Florida Retirement System Members to Volunteer without Risk to Retirement Benefits
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Florida Voters Lose Again in Tallahassee
The Florida House today passed SB 7050, yet another in a string of laws designed to make it harder to cast a ballot in Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Voters Lose Again in Tallahassee
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Enhanced Anti-Antisemitism and Anti-BDS Legislation in Israel
Governor Ron DeSantis today visited Israel as part of his international trade mission [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Enhanced Anti-Antisemitism and Anti-BDS Legislation in Israel
Stone crab season closes May 2
Florida’s recreational and commercial stone crab seasons in state and federal waters will close May 2 [Read more…] about Stone crab season closes May 2
PSC Commission Conference Set for Tuesday, May 2
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a Commission Conference on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 [Read more…] about PSC Commission Conference Set for Tuesday, May 2
Representative Woodson’s HB 101 Passes the House Unanimously
On Wednesday, April 26th, Representative Marie Woodson’s (D-Hollywood) HB 101 passed unanimously on the House floor. [Read more…] about Representative Woodson’s HB 101 Passes the House Unanimously
Law enforcement supervisors graduate from Florida Leadership Academy
The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute today announces the graduation of 42 first-line supervisors from the Florida Leadership Academy, Class 53. [Read more…] about Law enforcement supervisors graduate from Florida Leadership Academy
Atlantic red porgy, hogfish, blueline tilefish and grouper seasons reopen May 1
The following species will reopen to recreational harvest May 1 in Florida state and federal waters of the Atlantic [Read more…] about Atlantic red porgy, hogfish, blueline tilefish and grouper seasons reopen May 1
Governor DeSantis Announces Award of $100 Million to Impacted Coastal Communities Through Hurricane Stormwater and Wastewater Assistance Grant Program
Funding will ensure stormwater and wastewater systems are able to be
restored as quickly as possible to protect our communities and our environment
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Shawn Hamilton today announced the award of $100 million in funding [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Announces Award of $100 Million to Impacted Coastal Communities Through Hurricane Stormwater and Wastewater Assistance Grant Program
LeadingAge Florida Applauds House of Representatives for Passage of HB 1573
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, issued a statement following the passage of HB 1573. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Applauds House of Representatives for Passage of HB 1573
