Today State Senator Gary Farmer called for the State Legislature to override Governor DeSantis’ veto of SB 274 related to juvenile diversion program expunctions. [Read more…] about Senator Farmer Calls for Veto Override on Juvenile Diversion Program Bill
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Mast Offers Amendments to Counter China, Hold Chinese Communist Party Accountable
In a House Foreign Affairs Committee markup of the Ensuring American Global Leadership and Engagement Act, or the EAGLE Act, U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) offered amendments designed to hold the People’s Republic of China (PRC) accountable on the global stage and to ensure that the United States is able to counter its influence. [Read more…] about Mast Offers Amendments to Counter China, Hold Chinese Communist Party Accountable
FDLE arrests Pace man for transmission and possession of child sexual abuse material
FDLE agents, with the assistance of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the North Florida Internet Crime Against Children Task Force, today arrested James Allen Harper, 45, of Pace, on one count of transmission and 20 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Pace man for transmission and possession of child sexual abuse material
Permanent Personal Care Attendants Program Helps Address Chronic Workforce Shortage in Long-Term Care Facilities
Florida’s long-term care facilities have long been challenged by workforce shortages, and the pandemic only exacerbated the problem. [Read more…] about Permanent Personal Care Attendants Program Helps Address Chronic Workforce Shortage in Long-Term Care Facilities
Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Blocking Unconstitutional Florida Law
A Florida judge has ruled the state’s new law regulating internet speech violates the First Amendment and federal law and should not take effect tomorrow. [Read more…] about Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Blocking Unconstitutional Florida Law
Equality Florida Responds to Signing of Florida’s “Parent’s Bill of Rights”
Yesterday Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law HB 241, the so-called “Parent’s Bill of Rights,” sponsored by Representative Erin Grall and Senator Ray Rodrigues. [Read more…] about Equality Florida Responds to Signing of Florida’s “Parent’s Bill of Rights”
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces SBA Disaster Loans are Available for Small Businesses Impacted by the Surfside Condo Collapse in Miami-Dade County
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that financial assistance through the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is now available to small businesses, non-profits, and homeowners located in Miami-Dade County impacted by the Surfside condo collapse. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces SBA Disaster Loans are Available for Small Businesses Impacted by the Surfside Condo Collapse in Miami-Dade County
Condo Law Experts Urge Governor to Empanel Special Task Force for Statewide Reforms in Wake of Surfside Building Tragedy
Governor Ron DeSantis should immediately empanel a special task force of experts to examine the tragic Surfside condominium building collapse and recommend reforms intended to ensure that nothing like it ever happens again. [Read more…] about Condo Law Experts Urge Governor to Empanel Special Task Force for Statewide Reforms in Wake of Surfside Building Tragedy
Upcoming Public Meeting for S.R. 426 Resurfacing
Meeting will be offered in multiple platforms
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on State Road (S.R.) 426 from west of S.R. 417 to Eyrie Drive on Thursday, July 8, at 5:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Upcoming Public Meeting for S.R. 426 Resurfacing
Florida League of Cities Honors Senator Farmer with 2021 Legislative Appreciation Award
The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized State Senator Gary Farmer with a 2021 Legislative Appreciation Award for his work during the 2021 Legislative Session to protect the Home Rule authority of Florida’s municipalities. [Read more…] about Florida League of Cities Honors Senator Farmer with 2021 Legislative Appreciation Award
