When it comes to personal medical decisions, politicians have no business getting between a patient and their doctor. [Read more…] about Progress Florida Denounces Governor For Signing Most Restrictive Abortion Law In State History
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Increased Protections for Unborn Children Signed Into Law
HB 5 prohibits abortion after 15 weeks, expands programs to reduce fetal and infant deaths
House Bill 5, Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality, sponsored in the Senate by Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland), was signed into law today by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. [Read more…] about Increased Protections for Unborn Children Signed Into Law
Florida House Democrats on 15-Week Abortion Ban Law
Floridians’ freedom to make important decisions about their reproductive health care was diminished this morning after the Governor signed House Bill 5, the 15-week abortion ban. [Read more…] about Florida House Democrats on 15-Week Abortion Ban Law
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Strictest Abortion Ban In State History
HB 5 will ban virtually all abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today signed the strictest abortion ban in Florida’s history: a ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, with no exceptions for rape, incest or human trafficking and extremely narrow exceptions for maternal life and health. [Read more…] about Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Strictest Abortion Ban In State History
FDOT to Host a Virtual (Online) Project Information Meeting for a Roadway Improvement Project along State Road (SR) 710/Beeline Highway
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a Virtual Project Information Meeting regarding the proposed roadway improvements along State Road 710/Beeline Highway from Northlake Boulevard to SR 708/Blue Heron Boulevard on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…] about FDOT to Host a Virtual (Online) Project Information Meeting for a Roadway Improvement Project along State Road (SR) 710/Beeline Highway
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Increase Support for Foster Parents and Former Foster Youth
Governor Ron DeSantis today was joined by foster families and legislative leaders to sign Senate Bill 7034, furthering Florida’s support for foster families. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Increase Support for Foster Parents and Former Foster Youth
Mast Introduces Bill to Stop Toxic Discharges, Combat Harmful Algal Blooms
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today introduced legislation, The Northern Estuaries Restoration Plan (NERP), to force the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to take action to address harmful algal blooms and end the toxic discharges that continue to plague the northern estuaries. [Read more…] about Mast Introduces Bill to Stop Toxic Discharges, Combat Harmful Algal Blooms
Senator Taddeo Calls Out Governor DeSantis for Approving an Insurance Company Funded By Communist China
Governor DeSantis’ outright refusal to address the massive housing crisis has forced millions of Floridians to pay excessive rent and home insurance rate hikes. [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo Calls Out Governor DeSantis for Approving an Insurance Company Funded By Communist China
Increased Benefits for Foster Families, Caregivers Who Are Relatives Signed Into Law
SB 7034 increases child care subsidy, expands tuition waiver
Senate Bill 7034, Child Welfare, by the Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs, chaired by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), was signed into law today by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. [Read more…] about Increased Benefits for Foster Families, Caregivers Who Are Relatives Signed Into Law
State Senator Gary Farmer Calls for Special Session to Address Florida’s Property Insurance Crisis
This morning State Senator Gary Farmer joined many of his fellow legislators in sending a request to Secretary of State Laurel Lee for a special session of the Legislature related to property insurance reform. [Read more…] about State Senator Gary Farmer Calls for Special Session to Address Florida’s Property Insurance Crisis
