This week, Senator Lori Berman (D-Boca Raton) and Representative Hillary Cassel (D-Dania Beach) filed SB 130/HB 97. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman and Representative Hillary Cassel file “Greyson’s Law” to protect Florida’s children
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SunRail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting January 11, 2023
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will hold a meeting on January 11, 2023. [Read more…] about SunRail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting January 11, 2023
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Encourages Floridians to Participate in the Federal Communications Commission’s National Broadband Map Challenge Process
FCC places priority on challenges to National
Broadband Map received by January 13, 2023
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today encourages Floridians to participate in the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) National Broadband Map challenge process to help verify broadband Internet access data within unserved and underserved areas in Florida. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Encourages Floridians to Participate in the Federal Communications Commission’s National Broadband Map Challenge Process
Representative Hart Refiles Bill Aimed at Reforming Florida’s Criminal Justice System
Representative Dianne Hart (D- Tampa) today refiled a bill to reform Florida’s outdated criminal justice system. [Read more…] about Representative Hart Refiles Bill Aimed at Reforming Florida’s Criminal Justice System
DBPR Celebrates an Increase of Nearly 300,000 Professional Licenses in 2022
DBPR has Expedited the Licensing Process, Increased
Outreach, and Improved Customer Experience
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Secretary Melanie S. Griffin recognized agency achievements, which included internal operational successes, hurricane response accomplishments, and agency education and enforcement. [Read more…] about DBPR Celebrates an Increase of Nearly 300,000 Professional Licenses in 2022
Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book Files Bill to Permanently Eliminate Diaper Sales Tax
Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Davie) has filed legislation to permanently eliminate sales tax on diapers and incontinence products for Florida families [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book Files Bill to Permanently Eliminate Diaper Sales Tax
House Democrats React to DeSantis’ Inauguration Speech
Following Governor DeSantis’ speech aimed more at GOP primary voters than Floridians, members of the Florida House Democratic Caucus issued the following statements: [Read more…] about House Democrats React to DeSantis’ Inauguration Speech
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Highlights Accomplishments of Nation-Leading HAF Program, Serves Approximately 28,500 Households
DEO awards $555 in relief, continues to assist Florida
homeowners through newly available housing counseling services
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today highlights the accomplishments of its nation-leading Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Highlights Accomplishments of Nation-Leading HAF Program, Serves Approximately 28,500 Households
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Celebrates Significant Achievements in 2022
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is proud to celebrate the following accomplishments and initiatives from the past year that reaffirm its place as a standout leader for juvenile justice systems around the country. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Celebrates Significant Achievements in 2022
APD Uses Record Investments in 2022 to Continue to Better Serve Floridians with Disabilities
This year, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) served more than 58,000 Floridians with disabilities, nearly 3,000 more individuals than last year. [Read more…] about APD Uses Record Investments in 2022 to Continue to Better Serve Floridians with Disabilities