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Marsy’s Law Statement Regarding Parkland/Nikolas Cruz Pre-trial Hearing and Crime Victims’ Rights

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Statement By:
Jennifer Fennell, Marsy’s Law for Florida Spokesperson

Regarding Parkland/Nikolas Cruz Pre-trial Hearing and Crime Victims’ Rights  

“Marsy’s Law for Florida commends the Broward County State Attorney’s Office and Prosecutor Carolyn McCann for defending the constitutional rights of crime victims during the high-profile pre-trial hearing for Nikolas Cruz who will soon be on trial for the murder of 17 people. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law Statement Regarding Parkland/Nikolas Cruz Pre-trial Hearing and Crime Victims’ Rights

Senator Tina Polsky and Representative Emily Slosberg File Bill Expanding Protections Against Hate Crimes

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Senator Tina Polsky (D-Boca Raton) and Representative Emily Slosberg (D-Boca Raton) filed SB 1208/HB 883 to update Florida statutes addressing hate crimes by allowing government, public and private organizations to be classified as victims of misdeeds motivated by race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. [Read more…] about Senator Tina Polsky and Representative Emily Slosberg File Bill Expanding Protections Against Hate Crimes

State Road (SR) 80/US 98/Southern Boulevard Resurfacing Project Public Information Meeting

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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Four, will conduct a Public Information Meeting for the State Road (SR) 80/US 98/Southern Boulevard Resurfacing Project on Tuesday, December 14, and Wednesday, December 15, 2021. [Read more…] about State Road (SR) 80/US 98/Southern Boulevard Resurfacing Project Public Information Meeting

FHCA Applauds Governor for Increasing Medicaid Funding for Nursing Center Residents in Freedom First Budget

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Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) Chief Executive Officer Emmett Reed applauded Governor Ron DeSantis for prioritizing Florida’s long term caregivers and the residents entrusted to their care in his Freedom First budget recommendations for FY 2022-2023. [Read more…] about FHCA Applauds Governor for Increasing Medicaid Funding for Nursing Center Residents in Freedom First Budget

Insurance Commissioner Altmaier Issues Statement of Support for Governor Ron DeSantis’ FY 2022-2023 Freedom First Budget

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The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) released the following statement today in support of Governor Ron DeSantis’ 2022-2023 budget recommendations: [Read more…] about Insurance Commissioner Altmaier Issues Statement of Support for Governor Ron DeSantis’ FY 2022-2023 Freedom First Budget

Governor DeSantis’ Freedom First Budget Paves The Way To A Brighter Future For Florida’s Students

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The Florida Lottery (Lottery) today commends Governor DeSantis’ Freedom First budget for continuing to support the Lottery’s mission of generating additional funds to enhance education in Florida. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis’ Freedom First Budget Paves The Way To A Brighter Future For Florida’s Students