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ICYMI: “The Unheralded Truth About Florida’s Workforce”

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“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

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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

Florida Department of Transportation to hold Alternatives Public Workshop for the Broward Commuter Rail (BCR) Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four and Broward County are hosting three Alternatives Public Workshops for the BCR PD&E Study, which runs from Deerfield Beach to Aventura, including six stations, and a new crossing of the New River. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Transportation to hold Alternatives Public Workshop for the Broward Commuter Rail (BCR) Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study

Senator Farmer and Representative Nixon File Legislation to Filter Lead Out of School Drinking Water

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Amid a growing concern for the health and safety of children in public schools across the country, State Senator Gary Farmer (D-Broward) and State Representative Angie Nixon (D-Duval) have filed SB 1648 / HB 1245, legislation to ensure that that drinking water in Florida’s schools is lead-free and meets expert established safety standards. [Read more…] about Senator Farmer and Representative Nixon File Legislation to Filter Lead Out of School Drinking Water

Department of Children and Families reduces child removals by 50 percent in first 45 days in Pinellas and Pasco

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In under two months, Department and Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris and Department leadership have successfully begun transforming the community-based care system in Pinellas and Pasco Counties. [Read more…] about Department of Children and Families reduces child removals by 50 percent in first 45 days in Pinellas and Pasco

Florida National Organization for Women (NOW) announces a forceful statewide campaign to protect reproductive health and rights.

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Leaders for the organization pledge to do “whatever it
takes” to ensure Floridians’ reproductive rights.

Faced with the introduction of a statewide abortion ban bill (H.B. 5) by Florida Representative Grail (R-Vero Beach), Florida NOW President Debbie Deland stated, “Several issues make this bill unconscionable. [Read more…] about Florida National Organization for Women (NOW) announces a forceful statewide campaign to protect reproductive health and rights.

LeadingAge Florida Statement on Financial Accountability and Transparency Bills

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LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, issued a statement following the news conference held by Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith, Senator Audrey Gibson and senior care advocates. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Statement on Financial Accountability and Transparency Bills