Today, as a guest speaker at the University of South Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis scolds students for wearing face masks. [Read more…] about Representative Angie Nixon Response to DeSantis Scolding of Students for Wearing Masks
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Florida Legislature Passes Bill to Accelerate Upgrades to South Florida’s Aging Flood Control System
The Florida Legislature today passed legislation to combat flooding and sea level rise in the South Florida region. [Read more…] about Florida Legislature Passes Bill to Accelerate Upgrades to South Florida’s Aging Flood Control System
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Secretary Dane Eagle Announce the Next Phase of the State’s Homeowner Assistance Fund
Secretary Dane Eagle of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that the Department has launched the state’s next phase of the Homeowner Assistance Fund program, a registration portal for homeowners to begin the first step in determining their eligibility to receive assistance, which went live on February 28, 2022, and can be found at www.FLHomeownerAssistance.org. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Secretary Dane Eagle Announce the Next Phase of the State’s Homeowner Assistance Fund
Progress Florida & Florida Watch Statements on President Biden’s State of the Union
Tonight, President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address to the nation, outlining the tremendous accomplishments of his administration during his first year in office and outlining how they plan to continue to deliver for the American people in the year to come. [Read more…] about Progress Florida & Florida Watch Statements on President Biden’s State of the Union
Florida’s Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book Reacts to President Biden’s State of the Union Address
Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Broward) reacts to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address: [Read more…] about Florida’s Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book Reacts to President Biden’s State of the Union Address
Representative Campbell Honors Fallen Floridians & Their Families Through Co-Sponsoring of HB 577 & HB 701
Although Representative Daryl Campbell (D- Fort Lauderdale) is the Florida Legislature’s newest member, he has made it a point to be active and vocal on and off the House floor on key issues. [Read more…] about Representative Campbell Honors Fallen Floridians & Their Families Through Co-Sponsoring of HB 577 & HB 701
SB 868 Sexual Battery Upon A Mentally Incapacitated Person, Unanimously Passes Senate Floor Vote
SB 868, sponsored by Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando), unanimously passed senate floor vote. [Read more…] about SB 868 Sexual Battery Upon A Mentally Incapacitated Person, Unanimously Passes Senate Floor Vote
Representative Woodson’s HB 131 Passes its Final Committee with Unanimous Support
HB 131, sponsored by Representative Marie Woodson (D-Hollywood), passed yesterday with unanimous bipartisan support in the State Affairs Committee. [Read more…] about Representative Woodson’s HB 131 Passes its Final Committee with Unanimous Support
Upcoming U.S. 17-92 Lane Closure for SunRail Bridge Repairs
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will conduct necessary bridge repairs to the Central Florida Rail Corridor (CFRC) bridge over U.S. 17-92 in Maitland. [Read more…] about Upcoming U.S. 17-92 Lane Closure for SunRail Bridge Repairs
Miya’s Law Passes Final Committee References in Both House and Senate
The Senate Appropriations committee and the House Commerce Committee yesterday passed SB 898/HB 577, known as “Miya’s Law.” [Read more…] about Miya’s Law Passes Final Committee References in Both House and Senate