Representative Christine Hunschofsky (D-Coconut Creek) yesterday passed the following five bills through their respective committees. [Read more…] about Representative Hunschofsky Successfully Passes Five Bills Out of First and Second Committees
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Sen. Taddeo, Rep. Goff-Marcil and Rep. Thompson Join Voting Rights Activists To Discuss Critical Voting Rights Bills
On Wednesday, January 26 at 12pm, Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami), Representative Geraldine Thompson (D-Orlando) and Representative Joy Goff-Marcil (D-Maitland) joined by voting rights advocates, will hold a press conference at the Florida Capitol to discuss critical voting rights bills (SB1914/HB1353 and SB1836/HB1373) they have introduced to ensure that every eligible voter has their voice heard and their vote counted. [Read more…] about Sen. Taddeo, Rep. Goff-Marcil and Rep. Thompson Join Voting Rights Activists To Discuss Critical Voting Rights Bills
Leader Book Advances Legislation Targeting Cyber Trafficking
SB 1798 Renames “Child Pornography” to “Child Sexual Abuse Material”
Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book introduced and advanced legislation in the Florida Senate Criminal Justice Committee today that aims to curb the growing endemic of “cyber trafficking”, a practice where both real and stolen images are uploaded to the Internet for people to buy, sell, trade, and exploit. [Read more…] about Leader Book Advances Legislation Targeting Cyber Trafficking
Emergency Response Coordination in Progress on I-4 Express
New interstate option will be available early 2022
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is in the final stages before opening the managed lanes on Interstate 4 (I-4), known locally as I-4 Express. [Read more…] about Emergency Response Coordination in Progress on I-4 Express
Representative Duran’s HB 173 Passes in Early Learning & Elementary Education Subcommittee
Earlier today, HB 173 passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the Early Learning & Elementary Education Subcommittee. [Read more…] about Representative Duran’s HB 173 Passes in Early Learning & Elementary Education Subcommittee
With Florida Legislature in Session, New Poll Shows COVID and Pocketbook Issues Top Voters Concerns
Voters prefer policy solutions that provide relief to
workers and families and investments in future
New polling commissioned by the State Innovation Exchange (SiX) shows Florida voters are concerned over the impact of COVID-19 and pocketbook issues. [Read more…] about With Florida Legislature in Session, New Poll Shows COVID and Pocketbook Issues Top Voters Concerns
Representative Fentrice Driskell Champions Education-Forward Policy Agenda for 2022 Legislative Session
As an advocate for stronger public education to ensure a brighter future for our children, Representative Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) is carrying a portfolio of five bills this legislative session that focus on improvements to Florida’s education system. [Read more…] about Representative Fentrice Driskell Champions Education-Forward Policy Agenda for 2022 Legislative Session
Upcoming Public Meeting for Orange Blossom Trail (U.S. 441) Intersection Improvements
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans at the intersection of Orange Blossom Trail (U.S. 441) and Clarcona-Ocoee Road on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for Orange Blossom Trail (U.S. 441) Intersection Improvements
STEM Day At The Florida Capitol Promotes A Future Of Innovation And Prosperity
Orlando Science Center, peer museums and partners like Motorola Solutions
Foundation assemble at the Capitol for a day of advocacy and awareness
Orlando Science Center along with science centers and museums from around the state and partners like the Motorola Solutions Foundation are assembling during STEM Day at the Florida Capitol on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. [Read more…] about STEM Day At The Florida Capitol Promotes A Future Of Innovation And Prosperity
FDOT to Host a Public Meeting for the Lake Worth Road and Lake Osborne Road Roundabout Pedestrian Improvement Project
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a Public Meeting regarding the proposed improvements along State Road (SR) 802/Lake Worth Road from east of south B Street to east of Erie Street, and along Lake Osborne Road from north of Griswold Drive to Cleveland Street. [Read more…] about FDOT to Host a Public Meeting for the Lake Worth Road and Lake Osborne Road Roundabout Pedestrian Improvement Project
