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Representative Duran and Senator Garcia File Care of Students with Epilepsy or Seizure Disorder Legislation

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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

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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

Supreme Court Chief Justice Canady Proclaims November as Legal Professionalism Month in Conjunction with The Florida Bar

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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

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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

FDOT Activates I-95 Managed Lanes Beginning November 13

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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

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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

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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