“Governor DeSantis shamefully chose to sign an unnecessary and antidemocratic election bill into law in front of FOX News cameras this morning. [Read more…] about Statement from State Senator Janet Cruz On Governor DeSantis’ Signing Of SB 90
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Statement From Florida State Senator Linda Stewart On Governor’s Signing Of Restrictive Voting Bill Into Law
“Our elections system was not broken. [Read more…] about Statement From Florida State Senator Linda Stewart On Governor’s Signing Of Restrictive Voting Bill Into Law
Department of Education Names Pinellas Educator a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
Eisenhower Elementary’s Sarah Ann Painter one of five to vie for top award
The Florida Department of Education today named Sarah Ann Painter, a fifth grade teacher at Eisenhower Elementary School in Pinellas County, as a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year state finalist. [Read more…] about Department of Education Names Pinellas Educator a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
Florida Senate Dems Leader Reacts to DeSantis Voting Bill
Statement from Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book (D-Plantation) and Senator Jason Pizzo (D-Miami) on DeSantis Signing Restrictive Voting Bill into Law: [Read more…] about Florida Senate Dems Leader Reacts to DeSantis Voting Bill
Department of Education Names Sarasota Educator a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
Fruitville Elementary’s Kari Johnson one of five to vie for top award
The Florida Department of Education today named Kari Johnson, a kindergarten teacher at Fruitville Elementary School in Sarasota County, as a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year state finalist. [Read more…] about Department of Education Names Sarasota Educator a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
Commissioner Corcoran Names 2021 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year
This week, Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran named Jennifer Pryor Halter, Principal of Green Cove Springs Junior High School in Clay County, as the 2021 Principal of the Year, and Zemenaye Belda Harris, Assistant Principal of Booker T. Washington Elementary School in Hillsborough County, as the 2021 Florida Assistant Principal of the Year. [Read more…] about Commissioner Corcoran Names 2021 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year
Sumter Educator Named a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
Wildwood Elementary’s Brittany Brown one of five to vie for top award
During a surprise visit to Wildwood Elementary School, the Florida Department of Education today named Brittany Brown, a third and fourth grade English language arts teacher, as a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year state finalist. [Read more…] about Sumter Educator Named a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
Mast Urges Biden To Grant Veterans Access To Pentagon Parking Lot
Biden Administration Is First To Deny Permit For
Memorial Day Tradition In More Than 30 Years
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to reverse his administration’s decision to reject a permit request filed by American Veterans (AMVETS) to use the Pentagon’s parking lot as the staging area for their Rolling To Remember Memorial Day event. [Read more…] about Mast Urges Biden To Grant Veterans Access To Pentagon Parking Lot
Managing Entities Praise Florida Legislature for Prioritizing Behavioral Health Care Services This Session
The Florida Association of Managing Entities today applauded the Florida legislature for prioritizing behavioral health services this legislative session, especially at a time when Floridians are experiencing increased substance use and mental health issues. [Read more…] about Managing Entities Praise Florida Legislature for Prioritizing Behavioral Health Care Services This Session
Volusia Educator Named 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist
Citrus Grove Elementary’s Francisco Garaitonandia one of five to vie for top award
During a surprise visit to Citrus Grove Elementary School, the Florida Department of Education today announced that art teacher Francisco Garaitonandia is a 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year state finalist. [Read more…] about Volusia Educator Named 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Finalist