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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More than $92 Million Available to Local Governments Through the Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus Relief Program

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Governor Ron DeSantis today announced local governments now have the opportunity to apply for the Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Relief Program. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More than $92 Million Available to Local Governments Through the Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus Relief Program

Statement by Stronger Safer Florida Coalition Regarding Governor DeSantis’ Resiliency Efforts in 2021 Budget Recommendations

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“The Stronger Safer Florida coalition commends Governor Ron DeSantis for his efforts to increase Florida’s resiliency and protect our at-risk ecosystems in the 2021-2022 budget proposal. [Read more…] about Statement by Stronger Safer Florida Coalition Regarding Governor DeSantis’ Resiliency Efforts in 2021 Budget Recommendations

Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls and Senate President Wilton Simpson Highlight Proposed Legislation to Increase Technology Transparency in Florida

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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

APCIA Applauds Senate Committee on Banking & Insurance for Passing Senate Bill 76

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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

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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

Statement from Broward-Based Florida Senator Lauren Book on today’s horrific FBI shootings

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“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.