State Senator Jason Brodeur (R-Sanford) today filed Senate Bill 88, Farming Operations. The bill expands protections available under Florida’s Right to Farm Act. [Read more…] about Senator Brodeur Files Legislation to Modernize Right to Farm Protections
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Senator Rodriguez and Representative Gregory File the “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act,” to Update Abortion Ban Threshold
Last week, Florida legislators Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez (R-Doral) and Representative Tommy Gregory (R-Sarasota) filed SB 744 & HB 351, titled the “Florida Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.” [Read more…] about Senator Rodriguez and Representative Gregory File the “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act,” to Update Abortion Ban Threshold
Senator Boyd Files Legislation to Stabilize Florida’s Property Insurance Market
Legislation clarifies coverage for roofs, creates two-year filing period for claims
State Senator Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton), Chair of the Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance, today filed Senate Bill 76, An Act Relating to Residential Property Insurance. [Read more…] about Senator Boyd Files Legislation to Stabilize Florida’s Property Insurance Market
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold a Press Conference in Jacksonville
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Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference in Jacksonville on Monday, January 25th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold a Press Conference in Jacksonville
Governor Ron DeSantis: Florida Putting Seniors First and Leading the Nation in Vaccinations for Those 65+
Governor Ron DeSantis today provided an update on Florida’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts, highlighting steps the state is taking to increase vaccinations and put Florida’s Seniors First. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis: Florida Putting Seniors First and Leading the Nation in Vaccinations for Those 65+
President Simpson Announces 18 New Appointments
Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) today announced 18 appointments to various statewide, regional and national boards and councils. [Read more…] about President Simpson Announces 18 New Appointments
Senator Lauren Book Files Bill to Eliminate “Panic Defense” Attacks on LGBTQIA+ Individuals
Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) this week filed legislation to eliminate the so-called “gay/trans panic defense” from being used in Florida to legally defend assaults and lethal attacks on LGBTQIA+ individuals. [Read more…] about Senator Lauren Book Files Bill to Eliminate “Panic Defense” Attacks on LGBTQIA+ Individuals
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $100 Million in Infrastructure Awards to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Irma
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that nearly $100 million has been awarded to 24 communities impacted by Hurricane Irma through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $100 Million in Infrastructure Awards to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Irma
MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot climbs to $1 billion ahead of tonight’s drawing
Second Largest Jackpot in the Game’s History!
The MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot has been rolling since September 18, 2020, and today increased to an estimated $1 billion jackpot for the Friday, January 22 drawing. [Read more…] about MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot climbs to $1 billion ahead of tonight’s drawing
Florida Approaching 1 Million Seniors Vaccinated
Governor Ron DeSantis joined 100-year-old
WWII veteran Henry Sayler as he received vaccine
Governor Ron DeSantis today joined decorated World War II veteran and centenarian Henry Sayler to witness Sayler receiving his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. [Read more…] about Florida Approaching 1 Million Seniors Vaccinated