Senator Victor Torres (D-Orlando) sent the following letter today to the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation, requesting that they delay for at least 6 months their proposed increases to premiums for the MediKids program recipients due to the current economic situation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about Senator Torres Seeks Delay in MediKids Premium Hike Due to Economic Crisis in Florida
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Mast, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Veteran Suicide Prevention Legislation
U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (FL-18) and Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced the bipartisan Solid Start Reporting Act to help prevent veteran suicide. [Read more…] about Mast, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Veteran Suicide Prevention Legislation
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Florida Commission on Human Relations
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of Darrick McGhee, Dawn Hanson, Angela Primiano, Monica Cepero, Libby Farmer and Larry Hart to the Florida Commission on Human Relations. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Six to the Florida Commission on Human Relations
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 to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Florida. [Read more…] about Update from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Regarding COVID-19
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of Alexander Bokor to the Third District Court of Appeal and Joshua Riba to the Sixth Circuit Court. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments
Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC) Meeting July 30, 2020
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC), the SunRail advisory board comprised of elected leaders from the five local funding partners, will host a meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 10 a.m. via teleconference. [Read more…] about Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission (CFCRC) Meeting July 30, 2020
Florida’s Largest Long Term Care Association Applauds Trump Administration for Prioritizing Nation’s Nursing Homes
Additional $5 billion in funding will help facilities protect residents
The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA), representing more than 600 skilled nursing centers and assisted living communities across the state of Florida, applauded the Trump administration for prioritizing the nation’s most vulnerable population as they announced $5 billion in additional Provider Relief Funds that will be allocated to skilled nursing centers across the country. [Read more…] about Florida’s Largest Long Term Care Association Applauds Trump Administration for Prioritizing Nation’s Nursing Homes
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – July 23
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today issued reemployment assistance updates on the Reemployment Assistance (RA) Claims Dashboard. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – July 23
SunRail Traffic Advisory: Westchester Road Closure for Railroad Crossing Work
Drivers in Winter Park need to be aware of an upcoming detour for work at the Westchester Road railroad crossing, between Leith Avenue and Vivian Avenue, which is occurring at 9 p.m., Friday, July 24 until 4 a.m., Monday, July 27. [Read more…] about SunRail Traffic Advisory: Westchester Road Closure for Railroad Crossing Work
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson urges Governor Ron DeSantis to listen to science as Florida’s death toll escalates
As Florida set a new record for the number of deaths from COVID-19 on Wednesday, Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) issues the following statement: [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson urges Governor Ron DeSantis to listen to science as Florida’s death toll escalates