Florida State Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg), today filed Senate Bill 74, COVID-19-related Claims Against Health Care Providers. [Read more…] about Senator Brandes Files Legislation to Provide Strong COVID-19 Liability Protections for Health Care Providers
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Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold a Press Conference in Pahokee
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Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference at Anquan Boldin Stadium on Wednesday, February 3. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold a Press Conference in Pahokee
Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls and Senate President Wilton Simpson Highlight Proposed Legislation to Increase Technology Transparency in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis today was joined by legislative leaders to highlight proposed legislation that would increase technology transparency in Florida, particularly as it relates to “Big Tech” firms like Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, Apple, Amazon, and Google. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls and Senate President Wilton Simpson Highlight Proposed Legislation to Increase Technology Transparency in Florida
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Weekly Reemployment Assistance Update – February 2
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today issued weekly Reemployment Assistance updates. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Weekly Reemployment Assistance Update – February 2
APCIA Applauds Senate Committee on Banking & Insurance for Passing Senate Bill 76
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 76 relating to Residential Property Insurance by the Senate Committee on Banking & Insurance. [Read more…] about APCIA Applauds Senate Committee on Banking & Insurance for Passing Senate Bill 76
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Publix Super Markets to Support Seniors First
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the addition of Nassau, Pasco and Pinellas to the list of counties where Florida Publix pharmacies are administering the COVID-19 vaccine, bringing the total number to 325 in 23 counties. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Publix Super Markets to Support Seniors First
Update from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Regarding COVID-19
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
Statement from Broward-Based Florida Senator Lauren Book on today’s horrific FBI shootings
“Special Agent Dan Alfin and Special Agent Laura Schwartzenberger were heroes among us, making the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty while working to keep children safe from sexual abuse and online exploitation — scourges amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our community will never forget these agents’ bravery. We are safer because of their service.”
Senator Lauren Book represents Broward County/District 32 in the Florida Senate. She is also a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and has dedicated her life to protecting preventing abuse, empowering survivors, and keeping predators at bay.
Senator Linda Stewart and Representative Emily Slosberg File Bills to Create Tracking System for Sexual Assault Evidence Kits
Senator Linda Stewart (D–Orlando) and Representative Emily Slosberg (D–Boca Raton) today filed SB 1002 and HB 673, which would require the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to create and maintain a statewide system for tracking sexual assault evidence kits from the point of collection through the criminal justice process. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart and Representative Emily Slosberg File Bills to Create Tracking System for Sexual Assault Evidence Kits
Governor DeSantis, DEO Applauds U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Issuing Additional Mitigation Funding for Northwest Florida
Governor DeSantis today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) issuance of $46.9 million in additional Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding for communities impacted by Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle. [Read more…] about Governor DeSantis, DEO Applauds U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Issuing Additional Mitigation Funding for Northwest Florida