Florida House Democratic leaders issued the following statements in response to Governor DeSantis signing the Special Session bills: [Read more…] about House Democratic Caucus Leadership Reacts to Special Session Bill Signing
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Progress Florida & Florida Watch Statements on the Conclusion of Special Session
The Florida Legislature today concluded Governor Ron DeSantis’ politically motivated special session on vaccine and testing requirements. [Read more…] about Progress Florida & Florida Watch Statements on the Conclusion of Special Session
Mast statement on Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Army Corps’ decision on the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM): [Read more…] about Mast statement on Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual
Representative Michele Rayner Responds to Her Amendment Being Ruled Out During Florida’s Special Session
Representative Michele Rayner (D-St. Petersburg) today filed an amendment to HB 7B, Vaccinations During Public Health Emergencies, to ensure that Florida’s State Health Officer is a qualified and licensed Florida doctor for at least one year. [Read more…] about Representative Michele Rayner Responds to Her Amendment Being Ruled Out During Florida’s Special Session
Senator Lauren Book Files Resolution to Honor Town of Davie for Induction into Elite Preservation Program
Today on the 96th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Davie, Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Plantation) filed Senate Resolution 928 recognizing Davie’s membership into the elite preservation-focused Certified Local Government Program. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files Resolution to Honor Town of Davie for Induction into Elite Preservation Program
$96,000 FANTASY 5® ticket set to expire
The Florida Lottery today announces that a FANTASY 5® top prize-winning ticket worth $96,558.33 remains unclaimed. [Read more…] about $96,000 FANTASY 5® ticket set to expire
Statement from Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Plantation) on GOP Special Session Plan
“‘Floridians deserve freedom — but only if you think like we do.’ [Read more…] about Statement from Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Plantation) on GOP Special Session Plan
Progress Florida & Florida Watch Statements on the Signing of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
President Joe Biden will today sign the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which will direct billions of dollars of much needed funding to Florida to address our state’s critical infrastructure needs. [Read more…] about Progress Florida & Florida Watch Statements on the Signing of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
Do you have information about Samantha Fiddler?
Media availability Wednesday in Tampa
Agents continue to pursue leads in the Samantha Fiddler missing persons case. [Read more…] about Do you have information about Samantha Fiddler?
Senator Annette Taddeo filed Florida State Senate Resolution in support of the Cuban people
In relation to the peaceful demonstrations that started in July and continue today, November 15th, by the Cuban people calling for freedom and an end to an oppressive regime, Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) filed a resolution at the state level — expressing solidarity with the people of Cuba, support of democracy, and an explicit condemnation of the oppressive nature of the Cuban regime against peaceful demonstrators. [Read more…] about Senator Annette Taddeo filed Florida State Senate Resolution in support of the Cuban people
