Legislation sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) to compensate 76-year old Clifford Williams who was imprisoned 43 years for a crime he did not commit will be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee next Tuesday. [Read more…] about Senator Audrey Gibson’s claims bill to compensate man incarcerated 43 years for murder he didn’t commit headed for Senate hearing
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Faith groups hold to legislative prayer breakfast and press conference in support of abortion rights and reproductive justice
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On Tuesday and Wednesday, January 28-29, the Interfaith Coalition for Reproductive Health and Justice and Catholics for Choice will speak out in favor of reproductive health and rights—including access to safe, legal abortion care without stigma or shame. [Read more…] about Faith groups hold to legislative prayer breakfast and press conference in support of abortion rights and reproductive justice
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces an Additional $690,000 to Extend Crisis Counseling in Northwest Florida
First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has secured an additional $690,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to extend Hurricane Michael crisis counseling services in Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson and Washington counties. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces an Additional $690,000 to Extend Crisis Counseling in Northwest Florida
New University of Florida Study Recommends Building Beyond Existing Florida Building Code
A new report released by the University of Florida Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment recommends voluntary building enhancements that would exceed the current requirements of the Florida Building Code. [Read more…] about New University of Florida Study Recommends Building Beyond Existing Florida Building Code
New Report Exposes Need for Florida Tourism Marketing
Destinations Florida, the unifying voice representing Florida’s destination marketing organizations, today released a new report that exposes the need for Florida tourism marketing. [Read more…] about New Report Exposes Need for Florida Tourism Marketing
Governor Ron DeSantis to Participate in Roundtable with United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
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Governor Ron DeSantis will participate in a roundtable discussion with United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday, January 23rd. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Participate in Roundtable with United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators Foundation Will Host Its Annual State of Black Florida Events
The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators in partnership with the Florida Legislative Black Caucus will host their Annual State of Black Florida Events scheduled for January 23-24, 2020 in Tallahassee, Florida. [Read more…] about The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators Foundation Will Host Its Annual State of Black Florida Events
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Forced Parental Consent Bills
With SB 404 before the Florida Senate Committee on Rules at 8:30 AM, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried this morning offered the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Forced Parental Consent Bills
Legislation to Secure Parental Consent for Abortion, Protect Infants Born Alive Advances to the Senate Floor
Legislation enhances penalties for mistreatment of infants born alive during an abortion
Senate Bill 404, Abortion, by Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland), today passed the Senate Committee on Rules. The legislation now advances to the Senate Floor. [Read more…] about Legislation to Secure Parental Consent for Abortion, Protect Infants Born Alive Advances to the Senate Floor
Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces 2020 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced Dr. Jennifer Taylor as the 2020 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces 2020 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
