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Olivia Babis, Senior Public Policy Analyst, Disability Rights Florida:
“It is claimed that this bill is about valuing the lives of people with disabilities. Then I would pose the question, where is the rest of the bill? [Read more…] about Health care and disability rights groups respond to House passage of abortion ban
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, issued a statement today following action taken during health care budget negotiations where the House accepted the Senate’s offer of no reduction to Medicaid nursing home rates, which represents a change in the House’s previous position of a 2% reduction in nursing home rates. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Statement Regarding Health Care Budget Proposal
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) commends the Florida House of Representatives for passing H.B. 911 Medical Treatment of Animals. [Read more…] about ASPCA Commends Florida House for Passing Bill to Expand Access to Virtual Veterinary Care
Floridians from across the state have sent nearly 12,000 letters to Florida lawmakers this month urging them to oppose House Bill 719 and Senate Bill 54, which would repeal Florida’s existing personal injury protection “no-fault” auto insurance system without needed legal reforms. [Read more…] about Floridians Send Nearly 12,000 Letters Urging Lawmakers to Oppose Legislation to Repeal No-Fault Auto Insurance System
Saturday, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida State Boxing Commission (FSBC) are proud to host the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville for UFC 261. [Read more…] about DBPR and the Florida State Boxing Commission Welcome UFC 261 to Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis today received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Executive Director Dane Eagle, Senate President Pro Tempore Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach), and Representative Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) today released the following joint statement in support of the Florida Legislature for their unanimous passage of CS/CS/HB 1463 to modernize the state’s unemployment system. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Applauds Florida Legislature for Passing Landmark Legislation to Modernize the State’s Unemployment System
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, and the House of Representatives approved House Bill 7035, sponsored by Reps. Chip LaMarca and Christine Hunschofsky. [Read more…] about Florida Association of Managing Entities Praises the Legislature for Expanding School Mental Health and Safety Provisions
U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (FL-18) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) today introduced the bipartisan Blue Carbon For Our Planet Act. [Read more…] about Mast, Bonamici Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Protect, Restore Coastal Ecosystems
The members of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus (FLBC) will continue to keep Mr. George Floyd’s family in prayer during this pivotal moment in history. [Read more…] about The Florida Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement on the Conviction of Derek Chauvin
