Earlier today, HB 91 passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the Tourism, Infrastructure, and Energy Subcommittee. [Read more…] about Representative Duran’s HB 91 Passes in Tourism, Infrastructure, and Energy Subcommittee
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Representative Tracie Davis’ HB 159 Passes on House Floor
HB 159 passed today with unanimous bipartisan support on the House Floor during Session. [Read more…] about Representative Tracie Davis’ HB 159 Passes on House Floor
Senator Taddeo Comments On The Rejection of an Exemption For Rape and Incest Cases in SB 146
In response to the rejection of Leader Book’s amendment to SB 146: The Fetal and Infant Mortality Reduction ACT, which would alter the bill to include exceptions to their abortion ban in cases of rape, incest, and human trafficking, Senator Annette Taddeo issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo Comments On The Rejection of an Exemption For Rape and Incest Cases in SB 146
FHCA Praises the Florida Senate for Making Nursing Center Residents a Budget Priority
Senate Proposes $375 Million Medicaid Funding Increase for Nursing Center Care
Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today praised the Florida Senate for recognizing the importance of properly funding the state’s nursing centers. [Read more…] about FHCA Praises the Florida Senate for Making Nursing Center Residents a Budget Priority
Florida Legislature Looks to Improve Adult Guardianship Protections
Florida would join 46 other states if lawmakers pass proposed legislation to adopt the Uniform Adult Guardianship Jurisdiction Act for Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Legislature Looks to Improve Adult Guardianship Protections
Legislation to Increase Protections for Unborn Children Passes First Senate Committee
Prohibits abortion after 15 weeks, expands programs to reduce fetal and infant deaths
The Florida Senate Committee on Health Policy, chaired by Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R-Hialeah), today passed Senate Bill 146, Fetal and Infant Mortality Reduction, by Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland). [Read more…] about Legislation to Increase Protections for Unborn Children Passes First Senate Committee
Doctors and legislative leaders speak out against extreme abortion ban being fast-tracked in Florida Legislature
Doctors who provide abortion services joined legislative leaders at
a press conference then testified at a Senate hearing against SB 146
Senator Lori Berman (D-Boynton Beach) and Representative Anna V. Eskamani (D-Orlando) and other legislative leaders were today joined by doctors who provide abortion services for a press conference (video here). [Read more…] about Doctors and legislative leaders speak out against extreme abortion ban being fast-tracked in Florida Legislature
HB 229 Receives Unanimous Support in the Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee
Earlier today, Representative Kristen Arrington (D- Kissimmee) presented HB 229, an Act to necessitate school boards to require guidance counselors to advise public high school students of all educational opportunities available to them to gain skills that are in demand in the labor market and how to prepare to obtain postsecondary degrees in technical fields. [Read more…] about HB 229 Receives Unanimous Support in the Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee
Gulf County woman scratches and scores a $1 million top prize
The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces that Joanna Causey, 53, of Port Saint Joe, claimed a $1 million top prize from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Gulf County woman scratches and scores a $1 million top prize
Representative Duran’s HB 173 Passes out of Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee
Earlier today, HB 173 passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the Education Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee. [Read more…] about Representative Duran’s HB 173 Passes out of Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee