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
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Supreme Court Chief Justice Canady Proclaims November as Legal Professionalism Month in Conjunction with The Florida Bar
Survey of Florida lawyers indicates professionalism is a leading issue in the field
Chief Justice Charles T. Canady, in conjunction with The Florida Bar, has proclaimed November as Legal Professionalism Month in Florida. [Read more…] about Supreme Court Chief Justice Canady Proclaims November as Legal Professionalism Month in Conjunction with The Florida Bar
Upcoming Public Meeting for Daytona Beach Area Coalition
Meeting will be offered in multiple platforms
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on Atlantic Avenue (S.R. A1A), East International Speedway Boulevard (U.S. 92), Main Street, Seabreeze Boulevard (S.R. 430), and Oakridge Boulevard (S.R. 430) on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for Daytona Beach Area Coalition
Representative Hart and Senator Jones File Ava’s Law
State Representative Dianne Hart (D-Tampa) and Senator Shevrin Jones (D-Miami Gardens) have filed HB 363 and SB 630 respectively. [Read more…] about Representative Hart and Senator Jones File Ava’s Law
New Holiday-Themed Scratch-Off Games Are Here To ‘Sleigh’ This Holiday Season
Players Can Also Win Prizes from the Bonus Play Getaway Promotion!
The Florida Lottery (Lottery) today introduces the new HOLIDAY WINNINGS family of Scratch-Off games! [Read more…] about New Holiday-Themed Scratch-Off Games Are Here To ‘Sleigh’ This Holiday Season
FDOT Activates I-95 Managed Lanes Beginning November 13
New travel option available from Cypress Creek Road to Glades Road
In a continued effort to enhance mobility throughout the state, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed portions of the northbound and southbound managed lanes project along I-95 from Cypress Creek Road to Glades Road. [Read more…] about FDOT Activates I-95 Managed Lanes Beginning November 13
Senator Linda Stewart and Representative Joy Goff-Marcil File Legislation To Increase Accountability For Voucher Schools
Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) and Representative Joy Goff-Marcil (D-Maitland) filed companion bills SB 532 and HB 429 to increase accountability in voucher schools and hold those schools to the same standards as the state’s traditional public schools. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart and Representative Joy Goff-Marcil File Legislation To Increase Accountability For Voucher Schools
Senator Annette Taddeo and Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith advocate for small businesses through sales tax holiday
In an effort to support small businesses and encourage consumers to shop locally, State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) and Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-Orlando) have filed legislation that would exempt small businesses from collecting sales tax the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 26th, 2022 — this year’s “Small Business Saturday”. [Read more…] about Senator Annette Taddeo and Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith advocate for small businesses through sales tax holiday
Rep. Chip LaMarca: We MUST Increase Health Care Access for Our Kids
Representative Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) filed House Bill 419 (HB 419) that increases access to health care for Florida children who need it most. [Read more…] about Rep. Chip LaMarca: We MUST Increase Health Care Access for Our Kids
Progress Florida & Florida Watch Statements on the Build Back Better Act Framework
President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats yesterday announced they had reached agreement on a framework for the Build Back Better Act. [Read more…] about Progress Florida & Florida Watch Statements on the Build Back Better Act Framework