Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the final signing of Florida’s $90 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Finalization of Federal Grant for Space Coast Improvements
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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $75 Million in Awards to Bolster Florida Communities’ Resilience to Future Storms
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that $75 million has been awarded to 30 communities through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Critical Facility Hardening Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $75 Million in Awards to Bolster Florida Communities’ Resilience to Future Storms
APCIA Thanks House Pandemics & Public Emergencies Committee for Supporting COVID Liability Protections
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 House Bill 7 on Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19 by the House Pandemics & Public Emergencies Committee. [Read more…] about APCIA Thanks House Pandemics & Public Emergencies Committee for Supporting COVID Liability Protections
VICTORY: Florida Will Protect LGBTQ Civil Rights
State Civil Rights Enforcement Agency Embraces Bostock Ruling
In a victory for LGBTQ Floridians, the agency that enforces state civil rights law has affirmed that discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal. [Read more…] about VICTORY: Florida Will Protect LGBTQ Civil Rights
Players in Tallahassee and Melbourne take THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 all the way to the bank
The Florida Lottery announces that Jan Shekitka, 70, of Tallahassee, and Raymond Myers, 66, of Melbourne, each claimed $1 million top prizes from THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 Scratch-Off game using secured drop boxes located at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee and the Orlando District Office. [Read more…] about Players in Tallahassee and Melbourne take THE FASTEST ROAD TO $1,000,000 all the way to the bank
FHCA Applauds Senator Jeff Brandes for Sponsoring Senate Bill 74 to Extend COVID-19 Liability Protections to Healthcare Heroes
Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) today filed Senate Bill 74 which extends COVID-19 liability protections to healthcare providers. [Read more…] about FHCA Applauds Senator Jeff Brandes for Sponsoring Senate Bill 74 to Extend COVID-19 Liability Protections to Healthcare Heroes
LeadingAge Florida Statement on COVID-19 Liability Legislation
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, issued the following statement regarding Senate Bill 74, COVID-19-related Claims Against Health Care Providers filed today by Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg). [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Statement on COVID-19 Liability Legislation
Senator Lauren Book Files Bill to Increase Vaccinations in Florida Daycares
The bill would tighten regulation around
vaccination requirements for daycare centers
Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) is again sponsoring legislation to keep kids safe from preventable deadly illnesses, this week filing SB 1022 to provide additional oversight of vaccination requirements for daycare facilities. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files Bill to Increase Vaccinations in Florida Daycares
Senator Ileana Garcia Advances Legislation to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence
Gaining unanimous support in their first committee hearing, Senate Bill 68 and Senate Bill 70 will enhance protections for victims of domestic violence as well as staff and volunteers of domestic violence shelters.
The Senate Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs today unanimously approved two bills, by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence as well as the employees and volunteers of domestic violence shelters. [Read more…] about Senator Ileana Garcia Advances Legislation to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence
Legislation to Expand Eligibility, Maximize Parental Choice in K-12 Scholarship Programs Passes First Senate Committee
Legislation streamlines key scholarship programs for students
with unique abilities and students from lower income families
The Senate Committee on Education, chaired by Senator Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) today passed Senate Bill 48, Educational Scholarship Programs, by Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R-Hialeah). [Read more…] about Legislation to Expand Eligibility, Maximize Parental Choice in K-12 Scholarship Programs Passes First Senate Committee
