House Memorial 505 sponsored by Representative Dan Daley (D- Coral Springs) passed with unanimous bipartisan support on the House Floor. [Read more…] about Representative Dan Daley’s Bipartisan Memorial to Strengthen the Florida National Guard Passes on the House Floor
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State Representative Marie Woodson’s Homeless Youth Bill Passes on House Floor
Yesterday, HB 1577, sponsored by State Representative Marie Woodson (D-Hollywood), passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the Florida House. [Read more…] about State Representative Marie Woodson’s Homeless Youth Bill Passes on House Floor
House Resolution by Representative Morales Recognizing Puerto Rican Heritage Day in Florida Published in House Journal
Florida State Representative Daisy Morales (D-Orlando)‘s House Resolution 8069 was published in the Florida House of Representatives’ journal March 3, 2022 to recognize April 2nd as “Puerto Rican Heritage Day.” [Read more…] about House Resolution by Representative Morales Recognizing Puerto Rican Heritage Day in Florida Published in House Journal
Representative Arrington’s Guidance Services Bill Passes on House Floor
Yesterday, Representative Kristen Arrington (D- Kissimmee) presented CS/HB 229 on the floor of the Florida House of Representatives. [Read more…] about Representative Arrington’s Guidance Services Bill Passes on House Floor
Broward man arrested for retirement theft following FDLE investigation
Following an FDLE investigation, Marc Antolin Vega, 42, of Ft. Lauderdale, was arrested for scheme to defraud and grand theft. [Read more…] about Broward man arrested for retirement theft following FDLE investigation
Leader Jenne on Florida Supreme Court Ruling
Following the Supreme Court of Florida’s facial ruling on the House and Senate state legislative maps, House Democratic Caucus Leader Evan Jenne (D- Hollywood) issued a statement: [Read more…] about Leader Jenne on Florida Supreme Court Ruling
Bill to Allow Educational Opportunities for Disabled Veterans Passes the House
CS/HB 45, by Representative Daisy Morales (D- Orlando) and Representative Christopher Benjamin (D- Miami Gardens), passed on the House Floor today. [Read more…] about Bill to Allow Educational Opportunities for Disabled Veterans Passes the House
Representative Angie Nixon Response to DeSantis Scolding of Students for Wearing Masks
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
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