State Sen. Tina Polsky and State Rep. Christine Hunschofsky today filed SB 164 and HB 165, respectively, to decriminalize the use of Fentanyl test strips in Florida. [Read more…] about Sen. Polsky and Rep. Hunschofsky File Bills to Decriminalize Fentanyl Test Strips
Government
Statement By Keep Florida Fishing on Executive Order From Governor Ron DeSantis to Protect Florida’s Natural Resources
“Thank you to Governor Ron DeSantis for continuing to prioritize conservation of Florida’s natural resources. [Read more…] about Statement By Keep Florida Fishing on Executive Order From Governor Ron DeSantis to Protect Florida’s Natural Resources
Senator Lori Berman and Representative Ashley Gantt Sponsor Lactation Space Bill
As longtime supporters of women, children, and families, Senator Lori Berman, (D-Boca Raton) and Representative Ashley Gantt (D-Miami) filed joint, common-sense legislation to create a “lactation space” for nursing mothers in all county courthouses. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman and Representative Ashley Gantt Sponsor Lactation Space Bill
Representative Angie Nixon, Wealth Watchers and AFSCME Florida Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at New Town Urban Farm
On Jan. 14, 2023, Representative Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) will be hosting a Day of Service event in partnership with Wealth Watchers, AFSCME Florida and New Town Success Zone honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. [Read more…] about Representative Angie Nixon, Wealth Watchers and AFSCME Florida Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at New Town Urban Farm
Senator Tina Polsky and Representative Dan Daley File ‘Jaime’s Law,’ Requiring Background Checks on Sales of Ammunition
Senator Tina Polsky (D-Boca Raton) and Representative Dan Daley (D-Coral Springs) today filed SB 146 and HB 151, otherwise known as ‘Jaime’s Law,’ for the 2023 Legislative Session. [Read more…] about Senator Tina Polsky and Representative Dan Daley File ‘Jaime’s Law,’ Requiring Background Checks on Sales of Ammunition
Community Listen Sessions Planned for S.R. A1A Resiliency Plan
Sessions offered in Flagler and Volusia counties
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and its partners from the City of Flagler Beach, Flagler County, and Volusia County will hold two Community Listening Sessions [Read more…] about Community Listen Sessions Planned for S.R. A1A Resiliency Plan
Leader Driskell Reacts to Governor Blaming President Biden for Florida’s Border Crisis
Following Governor DeSantis’ announcement today that he is activating the Florida National Guard in response to migrants arriving in South Florida, Leader Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) said the following, [Read more…] about Leader Driskell Reacts to Governor Blaming President Biden for Florida’s Border Crisis
Representative Woodson Files Bill to Expand Homestead Exemptions For First Responders
On Wednesday, January 4, 2023, Representative Marie Woodson (D-Hollywood) filed HB101 – Homestead Exemption for First Responders. [Read more…] about Representative Woodson Files Bill to Expand Homestead Exemptions For First Responders
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Nicole
The Department of Economic Opportunity today highlights Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to Florida businesses and residents whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a result of Hurricane Nicole and are not eligible for regular state or Federal Reemployment Assistance benefits. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Nicole
Democrats Request Lowering of Flags to Honor Rosewood Anniversary
This week marks the 100-year anniversary of the horrific destruction of the majority-Black town of Rosewood in Levy County, a story almost lost to time. [Read more…] about Democrats Request Lowering of Flags to Honor Rosewood Anniversary