U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) led 16 other representatives today in introducing the Supplying America Needs Truckers Aged 18 Act, or SANTA 18 Act, which would eliminate unnecessary red tape and restrictions to allow more truckers to keep the supply chain flowing. [Read more…] about Mast Introduces Legislation to Combat Supply Chain Crisis by Cutting Red Tape
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LeadingAge Florida Statement on Legislative Budget Commission Action
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, issued a statement following action taken today by the Joint Legislative Budget Commission to authorize the release of funding to assist nursing homes dealing with staffing and occupancy challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Statement on Legislative Budget Commission Action
FHCA Applauds Governor, Legislature and AHCA for Giving Florida’s Nursing Centers Short-Term Funding Boost
Joint Legislative Budget Commission Approves
$99.5 Million in Temporary Medicaid Funding
Florida Health Care Association released the following statement today following the Joint Legislative Budget Commission’s approval of $99.5 million in short-term financial relief for Florida nursing centers. [Read more…] about FHCA Applauds Governor, Legislature and AHCA for Giving Florida’s Nursing Centers Short-Term Funding Boost
FDOT to Host Hybrid Public Meeting for SR 802/Lake Worth Road Resurfacing Project
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Four, will conduct a Public Meeting for the SR 802/Lake Worth Road from Raulerson Drive to Palm Beach State College Entrance Resurfacing Project, in Palm Beach County. [Read more…] about FDOT to Host Hybrid Public Meeting for SR 802/Lake Worth Road Resurfacing Project
Florida Health Insurance Advisory Board Meeting
MEDIA ADVISORY
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Senator Tom Wright & Representative Dan Daley File Bipartisan Memorial to Urge Congress to Strengthen the Florida National Guard
Senator Tom Wright (R- Port Orange) and Representative Dan Daley (D- Coral Springs) have filed Senate Memorial 826, and House Memorial 505 to urge Congress and the United States National Guard Bureau to increase the force structure allocation of the Florida National Guard. [Read more…] about Senator Tom Wright & Representative Dan Daley File Bipartisan Memorial to Urge Congress to Strengthen the Florida National Guard
FDLE arrests Springhill man for transmission of child sexual abuse material
FDLE today arrested Juan Miguel Garcia Perez, 35, of Spring Hill, on eight counts of transmission of child sexual abuse material. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Springhill man for transmission of child sexual abuse material
Representative Kamia Brown on Guilty Verdict of Markeith Loyd
In response to the verdict of Markeith Loyd, Representative Brown (D- Ocoee) had the following to say: [Read more…] about Representative Kamia Brown on Guilty Verdict of Markeith Loyd
Representative Duran and Senator Garcia File Care of Students with Epilepsy or Seizure Disorder Legislation
Representative Nicholas X. Duran (D-Miami) and Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami) filed legislation, HB 173 and SB 340, to ensure students with epilepsy and seizure disorders receive appropriate care while attending school or school-related functions. [Read more…] about Representative Duran and Senator Garcia File Care of Students with Epilepsy or Seizure Disorder Legislation
Representative Casello and Senator Taddeo Re-File Legislation Aimed at Fighting Abuse of Florida’s Water Supply
Determined to end the exploitation of Floridians by giving away the state’s spring water for free, Representative Joe Casello (D-Palm Beach) and State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) have filed HB 473 and SB 798. [Read more…] about Representative Casello and Senator Taddeo Re-File Legislation Aimed at Fighting Abuse of Florida’s Water Supply