The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) today thanked Governor Ron DeSantis and its partners in the disability community for their actions to help support persons with disabilities and protect some of our state’s most vulnerable residents and their families during 2020. [Read more…] about APD Supports and Protects Vulnerable Floridians under the Leadership of Governor DeSantis
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AHCA Prioritizes Patient-Centered Health Care System Promoting Accountability and Safety
Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, the Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) has continued to spearhead bold initiatives and build off of the foundation laid for a patient-centered health care system in Florida. [Read more…] about AHCA Prioritizes Patient-Centered Health Care System Promoting Accountability and Safety
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Weekly Reemployment Assistance Update – December 22
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 – December 22
Senator Stewart Files Bill to Regulate 3D-Printed Guns
Responding to a growing concern stemming from advancements in 3D printing, Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) has filed legislation to regulate 3D-printed firearms. [Read more…] about Senator Stewart Files Bill to Regulate 3D-Printed Guns
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 toCoronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Florida. [Read more…] about Update from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Regarding COVID-19
Senator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello File Legislation to Help Assist Seniors to Live Independently
Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Joe Casello (D-Boynton Beach) filed SB 224 & HB 81, which, if enacted, would exempt the sales tax on home improvements that help seniors age in place. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello File Legislation to Help Assist Seniors to Live Independently
Senator Linda Stewart Files Bill to Establish School Parity
Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) recently filed Senate Bill 254, titled Education. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart Files Bill to Establish School Parity
At Mast’s Urging, Congress Delivers Historic Funding For Everglades Restoration
2021 Appropriations Package Passes House, Includes Record-
Setting $250 Million For South Florida Ecosystem Restoration
Increase Would Ensure Army Corps is Operating At Full Capacity Toward Construction
of EAA Southern Storage Reservoir, Other Everglades Restoration Projects
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the FY2021 budget, which includes $250 million in funding for Everglades restoration: [Read more…] about At Mast’s Urging, Congress Delivers Historic Funding For Everglades Restoration
Senator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello File Purple Alert to Assist in the Recovery of Missing Adults
Legislation filed by Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Joe Casello (D-Boynton Beach) would, for the first time in Florida, create a statewide “Purple Alert” system when an adult with a cognitive, developmental or intellectual disability goes missing, and whose disappearance is a credible threat of immediate danger or serious bodily harm to themselves. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello File Purple Alert to Assist in the Recovery of Missing Adults
Traffic Advisory: I-4 Traffic Pacing Operations Scheduled for December 22-23
Motorists should be advised that traffic pacing operations are scheduled to occur on eastbound and westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) between midnight and 5 a.m. the mornings of Tuesday, December 22, and Wednesday, December 23. [Read more…] about Traffic Advisory: I-4 Traffic Pacing Operations Scheduled for December 22-23