Florida Association of Managing Entities CEO Natalie K. Kelly issued the following statement on Governor Ron DeSantis’ approval of a state budget that includes $126 million in recurring revenue for behavioral health services. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Managing Entities Applauds Governor for Prioritizing Behavioral Health in Budget
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State Representative Allison Tant on the Veto of Critical Funds for Floridians
“I was disappointed to see the $1,000,000 in funds for America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend on the Governor’s veto list. [Read more…] about State Representative Allison Tant on the Veto of Critical Funds for Floridians
House Democrats Respond to Budget Signing
The governor is today signing Florida’s record-breaking $109.9 billion state budget. [Read more…] about House Democrats Respond to Budget Signing
Representative Geller Calls for Special Session to Make Florida Safer
In response to recent mass shootings across the country, as well as the seemingly endless gun violence epidemic in Florida communities, Representative Joseph Geller (D-Aventura) is calling for a special session to address the problem claiming thousands of lives every year in the Sunshine State. [Read more…] about Representative Geller Calls for Special Session to Make Florida Safer
Senator Lori Berman and Representative Kelly Skidmore to Refile Risk Protection Order Bill
Following the horrific tragedies in Uvalde, TX and Buffalo, NY, Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Kelly Skidmore (D-Boca Raton) recommit to filing joint legislation strengthening Florida’s Risk Protection Order (RPO) laws. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman and Representative Kelly Skidmore to Refile Risk Protection Order Bill
FDLE arrests police officer for manslaughter
Following an FDLE investigation, Joshua Payne, 29, of Winter Park, was arrested for manslaughter. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests police officer for manslaughter
Florida Health Centers Challenge 15-Week Abortion Ban in State Court
Providers and litigators to hold press call at 3 p.m. ET on June 1,
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Florida abortion providers and health centers filed a lawsuit bringing a state constitutional challenge earlier today to House Bill 5, a ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy that threatens to put doctors in jail for providing essential care beyond that point. [Read more…] about Florida Health Centers Challenge 15-Week Abortion Ban in State Court
Delray Beach Man Sentenced to Five Years for Role in Securities and Real Estate Investment Scams
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today announced that Owayne Anthony Bradbery was sentenced to five years in state prison to be followed by ten years of probation for his role in stock and real estate investment scams. [Read more…] about Delray Beach Man Sentenced to Five Years for Role in Securities and Real Estate Investment Scams
DEO Announces Public Comment Period for the State’s Draft Action Plan to Access More Than $187 Million in Disaster Recovery Funding for Hurricane Sally
On May 6, 2022, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) posted a Draft State Action Plan and announced the opening of the 30-day public comment period to seek input on the state’s plan to access more than $187 million in federal funding available to assist Florida with Hurricane Sally recovery efforts through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. [Read more…] about DEO Announces Public Comment Period for the State’s Draft Action Plan to Access More Than $187 Million in Disaster Recovery Funding for Hurricane Sally
Mast’s Northern Estuaries Restoration Plan, $100M for Estuary Protection Pass Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
“A Massive Win”: Water Resources Development Act Includes Mast Legislation To Improve
Water Quality, Combat Harmful Algal Blooms, Remove Legacy Nutrients, More
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today advanced seven key pieces of legislation to address critical water quality and water infrastructure needs in Florida as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022. [Read more…] about Mast’s Northern Estuaries Restoration Plan, $100M for Estuary Protection Pass Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
