Florida has some of the weakest drug-impaired driving laws in the nation. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello file bill to Close Loophole in Impaired Driving Statutes
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Representative Marie Woodson and Senator Ileana Garcia File a Bill Requiring the Use of a Smoke Evacuation System During Surgical Procedures
On Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, Representative Marie Woodson (D-Hollywood) filed House Bill 587. [Read more…] about Representative Marie Woodson and Senator Ileana Garcia File a Bill Requiring the Use of a Smoke Evacuation System During Surgical Procedures
Governor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget Makes Significant Investments To Support Florida’s Youth and Families, Ensure Safer Communities
Governor Ron DeSantis this week announced his Framework for Freedom Budget, which will provide an additional $42.6 million in funding to enhance Florida’s juvenile justice system. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget Makes Significant Investments To Support Florida’s Youth and Families, Ensure Safer Communities
Senator Stewart Files Environmental Legislation
Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) has filed two bills to reduce plastic pollution in the State of Florida. [Read more…] about Senator Stewart Files Environmental Legislation
Governor DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget Recommendations Streamline Pathways to Professional Careers and Ensure Public Safety
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Secretary Melanie S. Griffin today commended Governor Ron DeSantis’ budget recommendations [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget Recommendations Streamline Pathways to Professional Careers and Ensure Public Safety
First Awards Through Broadband Opportunity Program Include $1.5 Million For District 40 Residents In The City Of Homestead, The Redlands, And Florida City
During a press conference this morning, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the first set of awards through the Broadband Opportunity Grant Program. [Read more…] about First Awards Through Broadband Opportunity Program Include $1.5 Million For District 40 Residents In The City Of Homestead, The Redlands, And Florida City
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Awards Through Broadband Opportunity Program
More Than $144 Million Awarded to 58 Projects Across 41 Florida Counties
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the first set of awards through the Broadband Opportunity Grant Program to expand access to broadband internet for Florida’s underserved communities. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Awards Through Broadband Opportunity Program
Leader Lauren Book Responds to the Governor’s 2023-2024 Budget Priorities
“While the Governor’s budget is a recommendation and guide to his own priorities as the Executive of our State, passing a balanced budget is the official task of the Florida Legislature each session. [Read more…] about Leader Lauren Book Responds to the Governor’s 2023-2024 Budget Priorities
Leader Driskell on Governor’s Proposed Budget
In response to the governor’s budget proposal, Leader Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) issued the following statement. [Read more…] about Leader Driskell on Governor’s Proposed Budget
FL Sen. Shevrin Jones on College Board Release of AP African American Studies Framework
Florida Senator Shevrin Jones (D-34) today released the following statement on the College Board’s release of the AP African American Studies course framework: [Read more…] about FL Sen. Shevrin Jones on College Board Release of AP African American Studies Framework
