On behalf of the Senate Democratic Caucus, Senate Democratic Leader Gary Farmer (D-Lighthouse Point) and Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs Chair Lauren Book (D-Plantation) on Wednesday praised news that GOP House Speaker Chris Sprowls had embraced an initiative from the Biden Administration to extend Medicaid coverage for maternity care for a full year to pregnant women. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Gary Farmer, Senator Lauren Book Praise House Speaker Embrace of Medicaid Expansion for Pregnant Women, Urge Senate To Adopt Similar Measure
Government
Bills that Create a Pathway to Careers in Long Term Care Advance
Senate and House Committees Approve Legislation
Making the Personal Care Attendant Program Permanent
The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a light on the need for long-term solutions to help nursing centers attract and retain new talent to meet the needs of Florida’s growing elderly population. [Read more…] about Bills that Create a Pathway to Careers in Long Term Care Advance
Statement from Florida Society of Ophthalmology on Dangerous House Bill 631
“This Bill Waters Down Safety Standards and Puts Patients at Risk.”
Statement by Dr. Sarah Wellik, President of the Florida Society of Ophthalmology: [Read more…] about Statement from Florida Society of Ophthalmology on Dangerous House Bill 631
Equality Florida Calls for an End To Attacks on Trans Youth in the FL Senate
On Tuesday, the Florida Senate Education Committee advanced a bill that would ban transgender children from playing sports in school. [Read more…] about Equality Florida Calls for an End To Attacks on Trans Youth in the FL Senate
Data Privacy Bills Should Not Become Lawsuit Mills
Personal Insurance Federation of Florida: Narrow “Private Cause of Action”
The Florida House Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee today passed House Bill 969 on consumer data privacy. [Read more…] about Data Privacy Bills Should Not Become Lawsuit Mills
AFP Applauds House Professions and Public Health Subcommittee for Approving Telehealth Legislation
Americans for Prosperity-Florida State Director Skylar Zander today issued the following statement after the Professions and Public Health Subcommittee approved House Bill 247, which is sponsored by Rep. Mike Giallombardo and Rep. Tom Fabricio. [Read more…] about AFP Applauds House Professions and Public Health Subcommittee for Approving Telehealth Legislation
Sen. Gruters and Rep. Rodriguez Urgently Call for Modernizing Florida Alimony Laws
Lawmakers Begin Considering Legislation (SB 1922
& HB 1559) to End Permanent Alimony in Florida
Lawmakers in 44 states have enacted legislation to modernize alimony laws. [Read more…] about Sen. Gruters and Rep. Rodriguez Urgently Call for Modernizing Florida Alimony Laws
Broadband bills will not increase access to underserved areas
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
In a recent op-ed published in Florida Politics, Florida Municipal Electric Association’s executive director Amy Zubaly calls attention to proposed legislation (HB 1239 and SB 1592) that would require municipal electric utility customers to subsidize out-of-state, for-profit companies with no promises to deliver broadband to rural, underserved areas. [Read more…] about Broadband bills will not increase access to underserved areas
Governor DeSantis Announces a Proposed $75 Million to Invest in Two New Get There Faster Initiatives
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the expansion and creation of the Get There Faster Initiative, a $75 million dollar investment toward two new initiatives to expand access and enrollment in quality, in demand Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, postsecondary credentials, and work-based learning programs. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis Announces a Proposed $75 Million to Invest in Two New Get There Faster Initiatives
Mast Introduces Three Bills To Protect Treasure Coast From Toxic Discharges
World Water Day Highlights Need To Improve Access To Safe Water
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today introduced three bills that, taken together, will ensure people are notified before discharges happen when blue-green algae is present, prohibit discharges altogether when the water tests above the EPA’s toxicity standard for human contact and mandate that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prioritize public health in their decision making. [Read more…] about Mast Introduces Three Bills To Protect Treasure Coast From Toxic Discharges
