On Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, Representative Michele Rayner-Goolsby (D-Saint Petersburg) will be holding a panel discussion at the annual Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival. [Read more…] about Representative Rayner-Goolsby Hosts Discussion at Annual Collard Green Festival
Government
Democratic Legislators on Today’s LBC Meeting
The Legislative Budget Commission (LBC) met today to discuss the 2023-24 budget in preparation for the 2023 Legislative Session. [Read more…] about Democratic Legislators on Today’s LBC Meeting
Monumental Insurance Reform Tackles Lawsuit Abuse
House Bill 837 Includes Reforms for all Lines of Insurance
Comprehensive legislation was today filed in the Florida House to address abusive litigation in Florida. [Read more…] about Monumental Insurance Reform Tackles Lawsuit Abuse
Senator Berman and Representative Harris Introduce Legislation to Observe Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida
Senator Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) and Representative Rita Harris (D-Orlando) filed Senate Bill 832 and House Bill 863 [Read more…] about Senator Berman and Representative Harris Introduce Legislation to Observe Holocaust Remembrance Day in Florida
Senator Stewart Files Bill To Expand Access To Higher Education
In an effort to increase awareness of and access to postsecondary education opportunities, Senator Linda Stewart (D- Orlando) has filed Senate Bill 826 [Read more…] about Senator Stewart Files Bill To Expand Access To Higher Education
Upcoming Public Meeting for Northbound U.S. 1 Improvements
Meeting will be offered in multiple platforms
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on northbound U.S. 1 from Rocky Point Road to Malabar Road (State Road (S.R.) 514) in Malabar [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for Northbound U.S. 1 Improvements
SunRail to Conduct Crossing Upgrades at South Ronald Reagan Boulevard (C.R. 427) Resulting in Temporary Road Closures
Motorists should be aware of an upcoming road closure at the railroad crossing located at South Ronald Reagan Boulevard (County Road (C.R.) 427) near the Longwood SunRail Station from 9 p.m. Friday, February 17 to 5 a.m. Monday, February 20. [Read more…] about SunRail to Conduct Crossing Upgrades at South Ronald Reagan Boulevard (C.R. 427) Resulting in Temporary Road Closures
Leader Book, Representative Cassel File Bill Ensuring Paid Leave in Cases of Stillbirth
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
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
