Florida News Straight From the Source
In the wake of the Florida House of Representatives passing a 15-week abortion ban in the dead of night, a new Planned Parenthood Action Fund advertising campaign tells Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Florida Senate allies: “STOP ATTACKING OUR RIGHTS.” [Read more…] about In $100,000 Ad Campaign, Planned Parenthood Action Fund Tells Florida Gov. “Stop Attacking our Rights”
On Wednesday, State Representative Dianne Hart’s Parole Eligibility bill (HB 169) passed out of the Judiciary Committee. [Read more…] about Representative Hart’s Parole Bill Passes Unanimously Out of its Final Committee Stop
The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 7034, Child Welfare, by the Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs, chaired by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Increased Benefits for Foster Families, Caregivers Who Are Relatives
The Department of Children and Families (Department) today announced that more than $1 billion in rental and utility assistance has been distributed through the OUR Florida program, helping nearly 185,000 households. [Read more…] about More Than $1 Billion in Rental and Utility Assistance Distributed through Our Florida Program to Nearly 185,000 Households
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today celebrated America Saves Week by highlighting financial wellness resources to help Floridians secure their financial future. [Read more…] about OFR Celebrates America Saves Week
Governor Ron DeSantis today awarded more than $1 million in funding to the City of Moore Haven through two Rural Infrastructure Fund grants to improve and enhance the downtown area and attract new development, creating new jobs and improving the local economy. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Over $1 Million to Moore Haven for Rural Infrastructure Improvements
Following his appointment confirmation, Dr. Joseph Ladapo has been confirmed by the Senate as the Surgeon General of Florida. [Read more…] about House Democrats Respond to Dr. Ladapo’s Confirmation in the Senate
Earlier today, HB 91 passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the Commerce Committee. [Read more…] about Representative Nicholas X. Duran’s HB 91 Passes in Commerce Committee
House Democrats mounted a furious opposition to the Don’t Say Gay (HB 1557) and Stop WOKE (HB 7) bills during floor debate today. [Read more…] about House Democrats Lead Fierce Defense of LGBTQ Lives During Floor Session on Don’t Say Gay, Stop WOKE Bills
The Congressional Hispanic Institute (CHCI)’s longtime supporter State Farm once again renewed its commitment to the organization and its mission of developing the next generation of Latino leaders. [Read more…] about State Farm awards a $275,000 grant to The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
