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Balanced State Budget Makes Key Infrastructure Investments, Ensures Significant Reserves as Economy Recovers

Posted on April 27, 2021

Strategic use of nonrecurring federal funds, bonuses for pandemic first
responders and teachers – Key investments in child welfare, minimum wage

Senate Bill 2500, the General Appropriations Act, a balanced state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, was finalized this afternoon beginning the constitutionally required 72-hour cooling off period before a vote on Friday, April 30, the final day of the 2021 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Balanced State Budget Makes Key Infrastructure Investments, Ensures Significant Reserves as Economy Recovers

Filed Under: Featured, Government Tagged With: Florida Senate

Americans for Prosperity Praises Senate Rules Committee for Approving Bipartisan Law Enforcement Reform

Posted on April 27, 2021

Americans for Prosperity-Florida State Director Skylar Zander today issued the following statement after the Senate Rules Committee approved House Bill 7051, which is sponsored by Rep. Cord Byrd and Rep. Fentrice Driskell. [Read more…] about Americans for Prosperity Praises Senate Rules Committee for Approving Bipartisan Law Enforcement Reform

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: Americans for Prosperity-Florida

Senate Sends Book Bill Closing Massive Loophole in Sex Offender Law to Governor’s Desk

Posted on April 27, 2021

A bill by Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) closing a massive loophole in Florida’s sex offender law was unanimously passed by the Florida Senate today and will now head to the Governor’s desk for signing into law. [Read more…] about Senate Sends Book Bill Closing Massive Loophole in Sex Offender Law to Governor’s Desk

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: Senator Lauren Book

Florida Association of Managing Entities Praises the Legislature for Expanding School Mental Health and Safety Provisions

Posted on April 27, 2021

Florida Association of Managing Entities CEO Natalie K. Kelly today issued the following statement after the Florida Senate approved Senate Bill 590, sponsored by Senator Gayle Harrell. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Managing Entities Praises the Legislature for Expanding School Mental Health and Safety Provisions

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: Florida Association of Managing Entities

Florida Ports Council Issues Statement on $250 Million Infusion of Federal Stimulus for Seaport Relief

Posted on April 27, 2021

Florida Ports Council Vice President of Governmental Affairs Michael Rubin, issued the below statement regarding the Florida Legislature’s plan to infuse $250 million of federal stimulus for seaport relief. [Read more…] about Florida Ports Council Issues Statement on $250 Million Infusion of Federal Stimulus for Seaport Relief

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: florida ports council

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Posted on April 27, 2021

Florida Lottery players today can get a $6 value for just $5 with a new lineup of games offered in the GROUPER® sampler! [Read more…] about Play Florida Favorites At A Value With GROUPER®

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Governor DeSantis: Remedy the Legislature’s Failures or Lose All Rights to Claim Any Interest in Protecting Florida’s Environment

Posted on April 27, 2021

Ahead of sine die, today Sierra Club Florida sent an out-of-the-ordinary “veto request” letter to Governor Ron DeSantis. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis: Remedy the Legislature’s Failures or Lose All Rights to Claim Any Interest in Protecting Florida’s Environment

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: Sierra Club Florida Chapter

Florida Legislature Unanimously Passes Gail’s Law Rape Kit Tracking Bill by Representative Emily Slosberg and Senator Linda Stewart

Posted on April 26, 2021

The Florida Senate today unanimously passed HB 673, Gail’s Law, by Representative Emily Slosberg (D–Boca Raton) and Senator Linda Stewart (D–Orlando). [Read more…] about Florida Legislature Unanimously Passes Gail’s Law Rape Kit Tracking Bill by Representative Emily Slosberg and Senator Linda Stewart

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: Florida Senate

Florida Senate Passes Lauren Book Bills to Protect Children, the Elderly, and Communities

Posted on April 26, 2021

Senator Book passed six bills on the Senate Floor today

The Florida Senate today passed six bills by Senator Lauren Book (D- Plantation) which provide protections to children with disabilities in Florida schools, ensures trauma-informed care for sexual assault survivors, promote access to care for elderly Floridians, keep bicyclists safe on roadways, and suspend the licenses of predatory physicians pending the outcome of legal charges. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Passes Lauren Book Bills to Protect Children, the Elderly, and Communities

Filed Under: Government Tagged With: Senator Lauren Book

Senate Passes Legislation to Expand School Choice Options for Florida Families

Posted on April 26, 2021

HB 7045 expands eligibility, maximizes parental choice in K-12 scholarship programs

The Florida Senate today passed House Bill 7045, School Choice, sponsored in the Senate by Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R-Hialeah). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Legislation to Expand School Choice Options for Florida Families

Filed Under: Education, Featured, Government Tagged With: Florida Senate

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Florida Democratic Party Launches “Defend Our Dems” Program

Tallahassee, FL — Today, the Florida Democratic Party is proud to launch the “Defend Our Dems” program, an … [Read More...] about Florida Democratic Party Launches “Defend Our Dems” Program

House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell, Representatives Kelly Skidmore and Allison Tant Request FLDOE to Release Critical Data

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Earlier today, House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell (D–Tampa), Representative Kelly … [Read More...] about House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell, Representatives Kelly Skidmore and Allison Tant Request FLDOE to Release Critical Data

Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and Pinellas Technical College Host Signing Day Event for Students

  St. Petersburg, Fla. – The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) joined together with Pinellas … [Read More...] about Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and Pinellas Technical College Host Signing Day Event for Students

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