State Senator Tina Polsky and State Representative Ben Diamond today announced the filing of SB 1586 and HB 1217, respectively, to improve the state’s framework for filling legislative vacancies as well as to streamline and simplify the process by which Floridians may request vote-by-mail ballots. [Read more…] about Sen. Polsky and Rep. Diamond File Bills to Safeguard Legislative Representation and Ensure Access to Vote-By-Mail Ballots for All Floridians
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Representative Slosberg-King and Senator Taddeo File the “Penny Bautista Act” To Ban Cruel Unattended Tethering Of Dogs And Cats
For the second year in a row, Representative Emily Slosberg-King (D-Boca Raton) and Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) have filed legislation making it illegal to tether an unattended domestic cat or dog. [Read more…] about Representative Slosberg-King and Senator Taddeo File the “Penny Bautista Act” To Ban Cruel Unattended Tethering Of Dogs And Cats
POWERBALL® Jackpot Increases To $630 Million Ahead Of Tonight’s Drawing
$448.4 Million Cash Option!
The jackpot for tonight’s POWERBALL® drawing has increased to an estimated $630 million! [Read more…] about POWERBALL® Jackpot Increases To $630 Million Ahead Of Tonight’s Drawing
Statements from House Democratic Representatives on the Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection
One year ago tomorrow, a large crowd spurred on by the former president and lies about the 2020 Election stormed our nation’s Capitol. [Read more…] about Statements from House Democratic Representatives on the Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection
Limited-Time Promotion Gives Players More Chances To Win Every Day
Florida Lottery Introduces New Daily Bonus Play Promotion!
The Florida Lottery (Lottery) today announces the limited-time Daily Bonus Play Promotion. [Read more…] about Limited-Time Promotion Gives Players More Chances To Win Every Day
Representative Tracie Davis Responds to Governor’s Press Conference in Duval County
Following the events that took place at Governor DeSantis’ press conference at the Department of Health in Duval County this morning, Representative Tracie Davis (D-Jacksonville) releases the following statement: [Read more…] about Representative Tracie Davis Responds to Governor’s Press Conference in Duval County
Upcoming Public Meeting for S.R. A1A Safety Improvements
Meeting will be offered in multiple platforms
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on State Road (S.R.) A1A from Milsap Road to Granada Boulevard (S.R. 40) on Wednesday, January 12, at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for S.R. A1A Safety Improvements
SunRail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting January 12, 2022
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will hold a meeting on January 12, 2022, via teleconference. [Read more…] about SunRail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting January 12, 2022
Representatives Nixon & Alexander Denounce Arrest at Governor’s Press Conference in Jacksonville
Following the embarrassing events and cancelation of the Governor’s press conference in Jacksonville today, which resulted in the handcuffing of local civil rights leader Ben Frazier, Representatives Nixon and Alexander issued the following statements: [Read more…] about Representatives Nixon & Alexander Denounce Arrest at Governor’s Press Conference in Jacksonville
Campaign Urges Florida to “Pay Fair” for Direct Support Workers
Disability services are chronically underfunded, and the problem has only been exacerbated by the pandemic. [Read more…] about Campaign Urges Florida to “Pay Fair” for Direct Support Workers