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
Government
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
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold a Press Conference in Key Largo
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Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference in Key Largo on Friday, January 22nd. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold a Press Conference in Key Largo
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Eight Consecutive Months of Month-Over-Month Job Growth Lowering Unemployment to 6.1 Percent
From May to December, Florida has gained 748,100 private sector jobs
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced Florida has had eight consecutive months of month-over-month job growth, gaining 21,100 private sector jobs in the month of December. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Eight Consecutive Months of Month-Over-Month Job Growth Lowering Unemployment to 6.1 Percent
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Bruce L. Bartlett as State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit
Governor Ron DeSantis today issued Executive Order 21-12, appointing Bruce L. Bartlett as state attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Bruce L. Bartlett as State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit
Senator Diaz Files Legislation to Expand Eligibility, Maximize Parental Choice in K-12 Scholarship Programs
Legislation streamlines key scholarship programs for students
with unique abilities and students from lower income families
State Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R-Hialeah) today filed Senate Bill 48, Educational Scholarship Programs, which provides for expanded student eligibility and parental choice for K-12 scholarship programs that serve students with unique abilities and students from lower income families. [Read more…] about Senator Diaz Files Legislation to Expand Eligibility, Maximize Parental Choice in K-12 Scholarship Programs
Rep. Chip LaMarca Files Bill to Tackle Climate Change
Bill creates statewide climate change office and task force
This week, Rep. Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) filed HB 315 – Resiliency to set up a statewide climate change office to lead the charge on the impacts of major climate-related issues. [Read more…] about Rep. Chip LaMarca Files Bill to Tackle Climate Change
MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot reaches $970 million
Second Largest Jackpot in the Game’s History!
The MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot has been rolling since September 18, 2020, resulting in an estimated $970 million jackpot for the Friday, January 22 drawing. [Read more…] about MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot reaches $970 million
