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
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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
Bill Addressing Roof Repair Scams Passes Last Committee Stop
Personal Insurance Federation of Florida Cheers Passage of SB 1728
The Florida Senate Appropriations Committee this afternoon passed Senate Bill 1728, sponsored by Sen. Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton), which aims to help Florida’s troubled property insurance market. [Read more…] about Bill Addressing Roof Repair Scams Passes Last Committee Stop
APCIA Applauds Florida Senate Appropriations Committee for Advancing SB 1728 to the Floor
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement attributed to its vice president of state government relations Logan McFaddin regarding the passage of Senate Bill 1728, sponsored by Senator Jim Boyd, by the Florida Senate Committee on Appropriations. [Read more…] about APCIA Applauds Florida Senate Appropriations Committee for Advancing SB 1728 to the Floor
State Senator Gary Farmer thanks Congressman Ted Deutch for his dedicated service
State Senator Gary Farmer released the following statement thanking Congressman Ted Deutch after the announcement that he would be retiring from the United States House of Representatives: [Read more…] about State Senator Gary Farmer thanks Congressman Ted Deutch for his dedicated service