Statement from Laura Goodhue, Executive Director of the Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates, on the House Professions & Public Health Subcommittee’s passage of the 15-week abortion ban (HB 5): [Read more…] about Planned Parenthood responds to first House vote on abortion ban
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House Democrats Respond to HB 5 Passing Committee Today
Following HB 5 passing the Professions & Public Health Subcommittee today along a party-line vote, members of the House Democratic Caucus issued the following statements: [Read more…] about House Democrats Respond to HB 5 Passing Committee Today
Representatives Bartleman, Bussata Cabrera on Legislation to Expedite Upgrades to South Florida’s Aging Flood Control System Challenged by Sea Level Rise
Earlier today, Representatives Robin Bartleman (D-Weston) and Demi Bussata Cabrera (R-Coral Gables), surrounded by their colleagues and local elected officials from Broward County, held a press on House Bill 513 and Senate Bill 1326: Comprehensive Review Study of the Central and Southern Florida Project. [Read more…] about Representatives Bartleman, Bussata Cabrera on Legislation to Expedite Upgrades to South Florida’s Aging Flood Control System Challenged by Sea Level Rise
Representative Willhite and Senator Audrey Gibson Join to Strengthen Protections for Residents in Nursing Homes
Florida House Representative Matt Willhite (D-Wellington) joins State Senator Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) in strengthening protections for residents living in nursing home facilities. [Read more…] about Representative Willhite and Senator Audrey Gibson Join to Strengthen Protections for Residents in Nursing Homes
Representative Travis McCurdy Partners with Community Organizations for Free COVID-19 Testing
Representative Travaris McCurdy (D-Orlando) will partner with community organizations CONEC Medical and Mt Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church to hold free COVID-19 PCR Testing from Monday, Jan. 18 through Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. [Read more…] about Representative Travis McCurdy Partners with Community Organizations for Free COVID-19 Testing
Required Instruction in the History of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Passes First Committee
Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) today unanimously passed “The Required Instruction in the History of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders” (AAPI) through its first committee of reference. [Read more…] about Required Instruction in the History of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Passes First Committee
Representative McCurdy’s HB 369 Passes Out of Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee
Earlier today, HB 369 passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee. [Read more…] about Representative McCurdy’s HB 369 Passes Out of Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee
Legislation to Improve Benefits for Foster Families, Relative Caregivers Passes First Senate Committee
Enhances benefits for relative caregivers,
increases child care subsidy, expands tuition waiver
The Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs, chaired by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), today passed Senate Proposed Bill 7034, Child Welfare. [Read more…] about Legislation to Improve Benefits for Foster Families, Relative Caregivers Passes First Senate Committee
ICYMI: “The Unheralded Truth About Florida’s Workforce”
“The progress Florida has shown in workforce development over the past few years
may be relatively unheralded, but the effects can’t be overstated.” – Bob Ward
The Tampa Bay Times today published an article, written by Bob Ward, president and CEO of the Florida Council of 100, highlighting the bright future of Florida’s economy and workforce. [Read more…] about ICYMI: “The Unheralded Truth About Florida’s Workforce”
The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators Foundation Will Host Its Annual State of Black Florida Events
The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators Foundation in partnership with the Florida Legislative Black Caucus will host its Annual State of Black Florida Events on January 20-22, 2022 in Tallahassee, Florida. [Read more…] about The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators Foundation Will Host Its Annual State of Black Florida Events