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Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the Civic Literacy Excellence Initiative, a $106 million proposal to make Florida a national leader in civics education. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Civic Literacy Excellence Initiative
Florida Health Care Association today applauded legislators in both the Senate and House for advancing legislation to further strengthen the long term care workforce by making permanent the program that allows Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) to work in Florida’s nursing centers. [Read more…] about Bills that Strengthen Nursing Home Workforce Advance
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today called on firms and other regulated entities to ensure that investor protection obligations are being met during recent price volatility in shares of certain publicly traded companies. [Read more…] about OFR Reminds Regulated Firms of Customer Obligations and Investors About Risks of Stock Price Volatility
Rep. Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) yesterday presented the 2021 House School Safety Package, HB 7035. [Read more…] about Rep. Chip LaMarca of Broward to Carry 2021 Florida House of Representatives School Safety Package
Statement from Skylar Zander, Florida Director for Americans for Prosperity, regarding the approval of SB 1014 by the Senate Committee on Governmental Oversight and Accountability:
“Transparency must be the priority and no employee should ever be forced to join or remain in a union without their clear consent. This legislation will benefit workers across the state by ensuring that they get to make the ultimate decisions about the money that comes out of their paycheck. We applaud Chairman Baxley and Chairman Rodrigues for prioritizing the needs of Floridians and working tirelessly to ensure that every union has meaningful buy in and is ultimately accountable to their members.”
Ahead of its first committee hearing on Wednesday, Duke University Law Professor Doriane Coleman, whose research is cited as evidence of the need for a ban on transgender athletes, issued a letter to Florida legislators in opposition to HB 1475, a bill that would universally ban transgender youth from participating in sports. [Read more…] about Professor Cited in Defense of Trans Sports Ban Bill Urges Defeat of HB 1475
Governor Ron DeSantis today sent a letter to Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson and Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Chris Sprowls outlining how to utilize a portion of federal funds the state is expected to receive via the recently signed American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Federal Stimulus Budget Recommendations
The Florida Veterans Foundation (FVF) will honor individuals committed to serving Florida’s veterans in need on Thursday, March 18, from 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. in the Florida Capitol as part of its Forward March Ambassadors Wall Unveiling Ceremony. [Read more…] about Florida Veterans Foundation to Recognize Forward March Ambassadors
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) continues to take all necessary precautions related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Florida. [Read more…] about Update from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Regarding COVID-19
Elected officials and advocates from the Debt-Free Justice for Children Campaign announced today the introduction of SB 1926 and HB 1391, also known as the Debt-Free Justice for Children Act, sponsored by Senator Audrey Gibson and Representative Tracie Davis. [Read more…] about Florida Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Eliminate Court-Related Fines and Fees on Children
