SB 868, sponsored by Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando), passed favorably by unanimous vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee. [Read more…] about Senate Bill 868 Concerning Sexual Battery upon a Mentally Incapacitated Person Favorably Passes Senate Judiciary
Government
Progress Florida & Florida Watch Statements on the Governor’s State of the State Address
Governor Ron DeSantis today gave the annual State of the State address to kick off the 2022 legislative session. [Read more…] about Progress Florida & Florida Watch Statements on the Governor’s State of the State Address
Florida Planned Parenthood leaders respond to filing of HB 5 abortion ban legislation
This morning, Rep. Erin Grall and Sen. Kelli Stargel filed House Bill 5 and Senate Bill 146 to ban abortion in Florida beyond 15 weeks. [Read more…] about Florida Planned Parenthood leaders respond to filing of HB 5 abortion ban legislation
Senate Democratic Leader Book & House Democratic Leader Jenne Announce 2022 Legislative Priorities
Florida Democrats pledge to fight for Floridians to improve education, bolster the
economy, keep communities safe, protect individual freedoms and keep citizens healthy
Today, at the start of the 2022 Legislative Session, Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book and House Democratic Leader Evan Jenne announced their collective priorities to improve the lives of Floridians through common sense policies focused on the economy, education, safe communities, the health and wellbeing of citizens and the environment. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Book & House Democratic Leader Jenne Announce 2022 Legislative Priorities
Upcoming Public Meeting for Mason Avenue (S.R. 430) Corridor Planning Study
Meeting will be offered in multiple platforms
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on Mason Avenue (State Road (S.R.) 430), from Clyde Morris Boulevard (S.R. 483) to Riverside Drive / North Beach Street on Wednesday, January 19 at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for Mason Avenue (S.R. 430) Corridor Planning Study
President Simpson’s Opening Day Remarks
Following recognition of his family, dignitaries and special guests, President Simpson offered the following remarks, as prepared for delivery: [Read more…] about President Simpson’s Opening Day Remarks
Senate Democratic Candidates Close 2021 with Strong Fundraising
Incumbents and challengers kick off the election year with strong position
Florida Senate Democratic candidates have reported strong fundraising hauls heading into the election year, with contributions from four key races totaling more than $1.15M. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Candidates Close 2021 with Strong Fundraising
Representative Ben Diamond and Senator Jeff Brandes File Legislation to Prevent Environmental Disasters from Phosphogypsum Stacks
In the aftermath of the toxic wastewater leak at Piney Point that allowed for a massive red tide bloom in Tampa Bay this past summer, Representative Ben Diamond (D- St. Petersburg) and Senator Jeff Brandes (R- St. Petersburg) have filed legislation to improve the abatement efforts of imminent hazards caused by phosphogypsum stacks in Florida. [Read more…] about Representative Ben Diamond and Senator Jeff Brandes File Legislation to Prevent Environmental Disasters from Phosphogypsum Stacks
Winners announced from the final Gold Rush Supreme Bonus Play Promotion drawing
41 Lucky Florida Lottery Players Strike Gold with Cash Prizes!
The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces the winners from the final drawing in the Gold Rush Supreme Bonus Play Promotion. [Read more…] about Winners announced from the final Gold Rush Supreme Bonus Play Promotion drawing
Senator Polsky and Representative Skidmore File Pediatric CPR Bill
Winner of Annual Bill-Writing Contest
Senator Tina Polsky (D- Boca Raton) and Representative Kelly Skidmore (D-Boca Raton) filed SB 1506 and HB 1009, which require that hospitals, birth centers, and other state-licensed birthing facilities provide infant/pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) information to parents of newborns prior to discharge. [Read more…] about Senator Polsky and Representative Skidmore File Pediatric CPR Bill
