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Mast To Army Corps Commanding General: Come Look Us In The Eye Before You Poison American Citizens With Toxic Discharges

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Lieutenant General Scott Spellmon Previously Admitted The
Army Corps Knew Water They Were Discharging Was Toxic

U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today sent a letter to Lieutenant General Scott Spellmon, the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, urging him to visit the communities affected by the Army Corps’ toxic discharges from Lake Okeechobee before he authorizes the poisoning of American citizens this summer. [Read more…] about Mast To Army Corps Commanding General: Come Look Us In The Eye Before You Poison American Citizens With Toxic Discharges

State Senator Gary Farmer Calls for the Creation of a Strategic Fuel Reserve in the State of Florida

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As Floridians warily eye fuel deliveries, and with the past experiences of fuel shortages following hurricanes in mind, State Senator Gary Farmer on Thursday called for the creation of a strategic fuel reserve in Florida to prevent future shortfalls and consumer runs on gasoline supplies. [Read more…] about State Senator Gary Farmer Calls for the Creation of a Strategic Fuel Reserve in the State of Florida

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Florida’s ‘Return to Work’ Initiative

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The state of Florida has more than 400,000 available jobs for job seekers

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced Florida’s ‘Return to Work’ initiative. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Florida’s ‘Return to Work’ Initiative

Statement by Stronger Safer Florida Coalition Applauding the Signage of Resiliency Task Force

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“The Stronger Safer Florida Coalition commends the legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis for their efforts to increase Florida’s resiliency and protect our at-risk communities with the passage and signage of the Resilient Florida Grant Program. [Read more…] about Statement by Stronger Safer Florida Coalition Applauding the Signage of Resiliency Task Force

New Law to Improve State’s Resilience to Sea Level Rise Good for Insurance Consumers

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Personal Insurance Federation of Florida Applauds Work to Mitigate Flood Risk

The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) today applauded Governor Ron Desantis for signing Senate Bill 1954, a bill sponsored by Senator Ray Rodrigues (R-Fort Myers), Representative Demi Busatta Cabrera (R-Miami) and championed by House Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-Palm Harbor). [Read more…] about New Law to Improve State’s Resilience to Sea Level Rise Good for Insurance Consumers

More than 100 Elected Officials Announce Support for Transgender Youth, Opposition to Transgender Youth Sports Ban

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Commissioner Nikki Fried, Members of Congress, Mayors, and
State and Local Lawmakers Denounce Transphobic Attack

In response to the Florida Legislature passing the first anti-LGBTQ law in 23 years, a wave of Florida lawmakers have denounced the attack and stood on the side of transgender youth. [Read more…] about More than 100 Elected Officials Announce Support for Transgender Youth, Opposition to Transgender Youth Sports Ban