Florida Hospital Association President and CEO Mary Mayhew today applauded Governor Ron DeSantis, Senate President Wilton Simpson and House Speaker Chris Sprowls for a successful 2021 Legislative Session that focused on Florida’s health care future. [Read more…] about Statement From Florida Hospital Association President and CEO Mary Mayhew on the 2021 Legislative Session
Government
Senate Passes Broad-Based Tax Relief Package
Package Includes Back-To-School, Disaster Preparedness, Freedom Week Tax Holidays,
Tax Exemption for Independent Living Items, Expands Tax Credit for Affordable Housing
The Florida Senate today passed House Bill 7061, Taxation, sponsored in the Senate by Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-Miami). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Broad-Based Tax Relief Package
APCIA Urges Governor DeSantis to Protect Florida Drivers from Higher Auto Insurance Costs & Veto Senate Bill 54
Floridians Have Sent More Than 28,000 Letters to Lawmakers Opposing SB 54
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 the passage of Senate Bill 54 (Motor Vehicle Insurance) by the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about APCIA Urges Governor DeSantis to Protect Florida Drivers from Higher Auto Insurance Costs & Veto Senate Bill 54
Legislature Passes Auto Insurance Rate Increase
Personal Insurance Federation of Florida Urges Veto of PIP Repeal
The Florida Legislature today passed a bill that will cause insurance rates to rise for Florida motorists, particularly those who buy the minimum required insurance, according to the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF). [Read more…] about Legislature Passes Auto Insurance Rate Increase
Integrity Florida Press Statement
“Whether you call it Vote by Mail or Absentee Voting, in Florida the election system is Safe and Secure, Tried and True. Florida’s Voting system has been cleaned up (we defeated Democrats attempts at change), so in Florida I encourage all to request a Ballot & Vote by Mail!
#MAGA- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
August 4, 2020″
Ben Wilcox, research director of Integrity Florida, issued the following statement about Senate Bill 90. [Read more…] about Integrity Florida Press Statement
Mast Proposes Policy Changes To Protect Florida’s Waterways
Proposal Calls For End To Chemical Spraying Currently Used To Manage Invasive Plants
Proposal Urges Appropriations Committee To Eliminate Army Corps Funding
Used For Toxic Discharges, Prioritize Funding To Move More Water South
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today proposed three policies to include in this year’s appropriations bill that would help ensure Florida has access to safe and clean water. [Read more…] about Mast Proposes Policy Changes To Protect Florida’s Waterways
Statement from Senator Jason Pizzo on Florida Senate Failing to Protect Individuals Vaccinated from COVID-19 from Discrimination, Firing After Miami School Bars Teachers from Getting Vaxxed
“In Florida, you can get fired for protecting your health. [Read more…] about Statement from Senator Jason Pizzo on Florida Senate Failing to Protect Individuals Vaccinated from COVID-19 from Discrimination, Firing After Miami School Bars Teachers from Getting Vaxxed
Legislation to Modernize Right to Farm Protections Signed Into Law
Senate Bill 88, Farming Operations, by State Senator Jason Brodeur (R-Sanford), was signed into law earlier today by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. [Read more…] about Legislation to Modernize Right to Farm Protections Signed Into Law
Senate Passes Legislation to Improve, Codify Public Safety Practices in Law Enforcement
Legislation incorporates the “Kaia Rolle Act,” prevents arrests of children under 7, makes
necessary reforms to ensure accountability, transparency, and safety in policing practices
The Florida Senate today passed House Bill 7051, Law Enforcement and Correctional Officer Practices. [Read more…] about Senate Passes Legislation to Improve, Codify Public Safety Practices in Law Enforcement
Bipartisan Police Reform Bill Passes Florida Legislature
HB 7051 passed today on the Senate floor. [Read more…] about Bipartisan Police Reform Bill Passes Florida Legislature