Representative Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) responds to bomb threats at HBCUs across the nation. [Read more…] about Representative Fentrice Driskell Responds to HBCU Bomb Threats Nationwide
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Mast, Members of Florida Delegation Call On Biden To Fund EAA Reservoir
No Funding For EAA Reservoir Was Allocated As
Part Of “Once In A Generation” Infrastructure Bill
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today led 12 of his Florida colleagues in calling on President Joe Biden to fund the EAA Reservoir, which is the most important Everglades restoration project because it will allow more water to flow south and drastically reduce toxic discharges to the estuaries. [Read more…] about Mast, Members of Florida Delegation Call On Biden To Fund EAA Reservoir
Representative Valdés’ HB 1407 Passes Post-Secondary Education & Lifelong Learning Subcommittee
Earlier today, HB 1407, sponsored by Representative Susan L. Valdés (D- Tampa), passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the Post-Secondary Education & Lifelong Learning Subcommittee. [Read more…] about Representative Valdés’ HB 1407 Passes Post-Secondary Education & Lifelong Learning Subcommittee
Florida has an Additional $740.4 Million for Emergency Rental Assistance Available for Families
Florida Department of Children and Families Continues OUR Florida Program
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced today that Florida has received an additional $740.4 million to continue to operate the emergency rental assistance program. [Read more…] about Florida has an Additional $740.4 Million for Emergency Rental Assistance Available for Families
Representative Duran’s HB 91 Passes in Tourism, Infrastructure, and Energy Subcommittee
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
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
