Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Davie) and Representative Hillary Cassel (D-Dania Beach) have filed legislation to protect paid family leave for all state employees who give birth, even in cases of stillbirth. [Read more…] about Leader Book, Representative Cassel File Bill Ensuring Paid Leave in Cases of Stillbirth
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Leader Book Files Bill to End “Free Kill” Law
Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Davie) has filed SB 690 to revive bipartisan efforts to end Florida’s so-called “free kill” law, which prevents families from filing medical malpractice lawsuits against doctors or hospitals when the victims are adults. [Read more…] about Leader Book Files Bill to End “Free Kill” Law
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces More Than $63.5 Million in Funding Available for Hurricane Sally Recovery
Local governments in Bay, Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa
Rosa, and Walton Counties can now apply for funding
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that more than $63.5 million is now available to local governments in Bay, Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton counties through three Rebuild Florida Programs. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces More Than $63.5 Million in Funding Available for Hurricane Sally Recovery
Legislation to Expand Florida’s Coral Reefs Reintroduced In Congress
U.S. Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.), Ed Case
(D-Haw.) and Senator Marco Rubio reintroduce the REEF Act
On February 9, 2023, U.S. Representatives María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) and Ed Case (D-Haw.) reintroduced the Reusing Equipment for Environmental Fortification Act (H.R. 950), better known as the REEF Act, in the U.S. House. [Read more…] about Legislation to Expand Florida’s Coral Reefs Reintroduced In Congress
Senator Stewart Files Bill To Guarantee Access To Documents Established By Home Owners Associations
To help create transparency and clear communication in communities with Home Owners Associations (HOA’s), Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) has filed Senate Bill 788 that would require HOA’s to distribute electronic copies of rules and covenants to all residents. [Read more…] about Senator Stewart Files Bill To Guarantee Access To Documents Established By Home Owners Associations
Representative Hart and Senator Jones Refile Ava’s Law
State Representative Dianne Hart (D- Tampa) and Senator Shevrin Jones (D- Miami Gardens) have filed HB 779 and SB 730 respectively. [Read more…] about Representative Hart and Senator Jones Refile Ava’s Law
Florida Department of Transportation Completes Interchange Project at I-4 and C.R. 532 near ChampionsGate
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed the new diverging diamond interchange [Read more…] about Florida Department of Transportation Completes Interchange Project at I-4 and C.R. 532 near ChampionsGate
Representative Rita Harris Hosts Town Hall on Special Session B and the Heart of United Way’s VITA Program
This Friday, February 17th at 7 PM, Representative Rita Harris (D-Orlando), will host a virtual town hall [Read more…] about Representative Rita Harris Hosts Town Hall on Special Session B and the Heart of United Way’s VITA Program
Senator Stewart Files Bill To Require Notice Of Flood Zones To Renters
In a continuation of championing renters’ rights in Florida, Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) has filed a bill that requires current and future renters be notified if their unit is in a flood zone. [Read more…] about Senator Stewart Files Bill To Require Notice Of Flood Zones To Renters
79% of Floridians Say Behavioral Health Needs Best Met by Locally-Based Entities
Behavioral health services have been a priority of Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis and the Legislature in recent years. [Read more…] about 79% of Floridians Say Behavioral Health Needs Best Met by Locally-Based Entities