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The Florida Association of Managing Entities today applauded Governor DeSantis for signing two bills that prioritize mental health in Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Managing Entities Applauds Governor DeSantis for Signing Bills that Prioritize Mental Health in Florida
The Florida Health Care Association will hold a news conference this Thursday to discuss newly signed legislation establishing a permanent Personal Care Attendant Program as a first step toward easing the ongoing workforce shortage in the long term care industry. [Read more…] about Legislators to Join Florida Health Care Association at Press Event Re: PCA Program and Workforce Crisis
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Tuesday evening vetoed a bill that would have increased the cost of auto insurance for millions of Florida motorists. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Puts the Brakes on PIP Repeal
Last night, Governor DeSantis closed out the 2020 Legislative Session by signing 94 pieces of legislation, including four key bills sponsored by Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Plantation) reforming the child welfare system, preventing predatory physicians from practicing after being charged with crimes against kids, ushering forth bicycle and pedestrian safety, and ensuring sex abuse survivors are met with trauma-informed responses. [Read more…] about Governor Signs Four Book Bills Protecting Children, Bicyclists, and Sexual Assault Survivors
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law Senate Bill 80, Child Welfare, sponsored by Senator Jason Brodeur (R-Sanford). The legislation increases protections and consistency for children in out-of-home care. [Read more…] about Key Child Welfare Legislation Signed Into Law
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement, attributed to its assistant vice president of state government relations Logan McFaddin, regarding Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoing Senate Bill 54, relating to Motor Vehicle Insurance. [Read more…] about APCIA Thanks and Applauds Governor DeSantis for Vetoing Senate Bill 54, Protecting Florida Drivers from Increased Auto Insurance Costs
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s (DBPR) Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco today conducted the public drawing for quota alcoholic beverage licenses available from the 2020 entry period. [Read more…] about Florida DBPR Releases Results of Annual Quota Alcoholic Beverage License Drawing
Progress Florida and Florida Watch today unveiled the 2021 “People First” Report Card grading lawmakers on many of the most prominent floor votes cast during the 2021 legislative session. [Read more…] about 2021 “People First” Report Card for Florida Lawmakers Released
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today joined XX of his colleagues to urge the Biden Administration to prioritize the safety and security of the nation’s allies in Afghanistan. [Read more…] about Mast Urges Administration To Prioritize Afghan Interpreters
The Florida Legislature today transmitted Senate Bill 54, which would repeal Florida’s existing personal injury protection “no-fault” auto insurance system without needed legal reforms, to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for his consideration. [Read more…] about Legislation to Repeal No-Fault Auto Insurance System Goes to Governor; Floridians Have Sent Almost 37,000 Letters Urging Veto
