Senate President Wilton Simpson (R–Trilby) today announced the appointment of Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), Chair of the Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs to the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking. [Read more…] about Senator Ileana Garcia Appointed to the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking
Government
Mast Introduces Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today introduced the bipartisan Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights to cut through red tape, improve transparency and increase accountability for wounded warriors. [Read more…] about Mast Introduces Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights
FDLE gearing up to launch Florida Purple Alert Program
FDLE will begin issuing Purple Alerts in Florida on July 1, 2022. [Read more…] about FDLE gearing up to launch Florida Purple Alert Program
Mast Legislation To Fight Toxic Algal Bloom Signed Into Law
U.S. Representative Brian Mast’s (FL-18) legislation to combat toxic algal blooms, the South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act, was signed into law today. [Read more…] about Mast Legislation To Fight Toxic Algal Bloom Signed Into Law
Upcoming Public Meeting for Washington Street (S.R. 526) Improvements
Meeting will be offered in multiple platforms
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on Washington Street (State Road (S.R.) 526) from Orange Blossom Trail (U.S. 441) to west of Interstate 4 (I-4) in Orlando on Wednesday, June 22, at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for Washington Street (S.R. 526) Improvements
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Partners Highlight the Importance of Fatherhood with New Outreach Initiative
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and partners today announced a new mentoring and outreach initiative aimed at supporting Florida’s fathers. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Partners Highlight the Importance of Fatherhood with New Outreach Initiative
Senator Linda Stewart Calls for Immediate Gas Tax Relief
As the state average for gas nears $5 per gallon, Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) is calling on the governor to tap his executive power to deliver immediate fuel price relief to the people of Florida. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart Calls for Immediate Gas Tax Relief
Democratic Lawmakers React to Call for Special Session on Gun Law Reform
With over 90% of House and Senate Democrats voting ‘yes’ for a special session to address important common-sense gun reforms, there has been no support from their Republican colleagues despite Floridians urging their legislators to act; less than 20% of Republicans participated in the poll, all voting ‘no’ as understood by the Secretary of State. [Read more…] about Democratic Lawmakers React to Call for Special Session on Gun Law Reform
More than 30,000 Floridians Assisted through First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity
Family-centered initiative reaches new milestone
First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced that Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity has now helped more than 30,000 Floridians on their road to economic self-sufficiency. [Read more…] about More than 30,000 Floridians Assisted through First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity
Senator Bobby Powell’s Bill Aiding Retired Law Enforcement K-9’s Signed Into Law
Legislation sponsored by state Senator Bobby Powell (D-West Palm Beach) creating the Care for Retired Law Enforcement Dogs Program was signed into law by the governor today, ensuring that canines that have assisted in protecting public safety throughout Florida will be medically cared for as they are retired from service. [Read more…] about Senator Bobby Powell’s Bill Aiding Retired Law Enforcement K-9’s Signed Into Law
