The Florida House today passed three extremely oppressive LGBTQ bills that will have serious consequences for fellow Floridians. [Read more…] about Florida House Democrats on Oppressive LGBTQ Bills Passed
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Representative Hunschofsky Unanimously Passes Bill to Ensure Flood-Resilient Infrastructure Investments
Representative Christine Hunschofsky (D-Parkland) sponsored HB 111, which expands the requirements of the Sea Level Rise Impact Projection (SLIP) studies and passed the House Floor unanimously today. [Read more…] about Representative Hunschofsky Unanimously Passes Bill to Ensure Flood-Resilient Infrastructure Investments
Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Southeast Florida Flooding
All dewatering of neighborhoods estimated to be completed today.
The State Emergency Response Team (SERT) remains in communication with areas impacted by devastating flooding [Read more…] about Florida Division of Emergency Management Issues Updates on Southeast Florida Flooding
American Sportfishing Association Urges the Florida Legislature to Support the Rights of Anglers
On April 18, 2023, American Sportfishing Association (ASA) Southeast Fisheries Policy Director Martha Guyas appeared at a press conference on the steps of the old Florida state Capitol [Read more…] about American Sportfishing Association Urges the Florida Legislature to Support the Rights of Anglers
Representative Hart’s Criminal Justice Reform Bills Head to the House Floor
State Representative Dianne Hart (D- Tampa) filed House Bill 779, Ava’s Law, and House Bill 1045, the Certified Peer Specialist programs. [Read more…] about Representative Hart’s Criminal Justice Reform Bills Head to the House Floor
Florida Department of State Holds Third-Party Voter Registration Organizations Accountable for Repeated Violations of Law
Announcement coincides with recent arrests of voter
registration collection agents in Lee and Charlotte Counties
Secretary of State, Cord Byrd, announced today the Office of Election Crimes and Security (OECS) has secured payments of civil fines [Read more…] about Florida Department of State Holds Third-Party Voter Registration Organizations Accountable for Repeated Violations of Law
Right to Fish and Hunt Passes Final Florida House Committee Vote
IOTR leads anglers, hunters, in fight to pass
constitutional amendment in Sunshine State
In response to Florida’s House of Representatives taking steps to protect the rights of anglers and hunters across the state, International Order of T. Roosevelt and T. Roosevelt Action Executive Director Luke Hilgemann issued the following statement [Read more…] about Right to Fish and Hunt Passes Final Florida House Committee Vote
OIR Approves Application to Form as an Authorized Domestic Insurer, Increasing Options for Consumers in Florida’s Property and Casualty Insurance Market
Tailrow Insurance Company enters Florida’s insurance market
following property and casualty insurance legislative reforms
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) has approved Tailrow Insurance Company’s application for the issuance of a permit [Read more…] about OIR Approves Application to Form as an Authorized Domestic Insurer, Increasing Options for Consumers in Florida’s Property and Casualty Insurance Market
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Award of More Than $13.6 Million for Innovative Technologies to Clean Up and Mitigate Harmful Algal Bloom
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the award of more than $13.6 million for innovative technologies and short-term solutions [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Award of More Than $13.6 Million for Innovative Technologies to Clean Up and Mitigate Harmful Algal Bloom
Manatee County man wins $5 million top prize playing the GOLD RUSH LIMITED Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery (Lottery) today announces that Corday Hamilton, 31, of Bradenton claimed a $5 million top prize [Read more…] about Manatee County man wins $5 million top prize playing the GOLD RUSH LIMITED Scratch-Off game
