The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today celebrates America Saves Week by highlighting financial wellness resources to help Floridians save money and build personal wealth. [Read more…] about OFR Celebrates America Saves Week 2023
Government
Senator Berman and Representative Harris File “Reproductive Health Care Protections Act”
Eight months after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortion, Senator Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) and Representative Rita Harris (D-Orlando) filed SB 1076/HB 1033 [Read more…] about Senator Berman and Representative Harris File “Reproductive Health Care Protections Act”
DATA CALL NOTICE: Hurricane Ian Enhanced Catastrophe Reporting
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) is providing notice to insurers to file a 2022 Catastrophe Reporting Form [Read more…] about DATA CALL NOTICE: Hurricane Ian Enhanced Catastrophe Reporting
Representative López Files Pro-Educated Families Bill
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, Representative Johanna López (D-Orlando) filed House Bill 191. [Read more…] about Representative López Files Pro-Educated Families Bill
Senator Victor Torres Condemns Governor DeSantis’ Proposal To End Access To In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students
Appalled by the proposal of legislation that would prohibit undocumented students from accessing in-state tuition, State Senator Victor Torres issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Senator Victor Torres Condemns Governor DeSantis’ Proposal To End Access To In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students
FDOT Offers Free Tolls on I-4 Express this Sunday, February 26
I-4 Express Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is celebrating the one-year anniversary of I-4 Express by offering a day of free tolls this Sunday, February 26. [Read more…] about FDOT Offers Free Tolls on I-4 Express this Sunday, February 26
Statement Regarding FWC Rule to Help Improve Survival of Released Reef Fish
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) yesterday approved a rule [Read more…] about Statement Regarding FWC Rule to Help Improve Survival of Released Reef Fish
FDLE arrests Sarasota man for possession of child sexual abuse material
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Michael Peter Howard, 38, of Sarasota, yesterday and charged him with 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Sarasota man for possession of child sexual abuse material
Sen. Polsky and Rep. Cassel File Bill to Address Mental Health Professional Shortage
State Senator Tina Polsky (D-Boca Raton) and State Representative Hillary Cassel (D-Dania Beach) today respectively filed SB 1102 and HB 1057 to address the critical shortage of mental health professionals in Florida. [Read more…] about Sen. Polsky and Rep. Cassel File Bill to Address Mental Health Professional Shortage
Senator Hutson Files Legislation to Promote Career and Technical Education
Bill highlights Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Grades 6-12
Senator Travis Hutson (R-St. Augustine) today filed SB 240, comprehensive legislation furthering ongoing legislative initiatives that promote career and technical education (CTE) [Read more…] about Senator Hutson Files Legislation to Promote Career and Technical Education