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As Congress prepares another COVID-19 relief package, LeadingAge Florida joined with its national organization in launching a nationwide “Act For Older Adults” campaign to demand that the relief package includes comprehensive measures to safeguard older adults and care workers. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Presses Congress for COVID-19 Relief
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) today reported the emergency suspension of an alcoholic beverage vendor license related to: [Read more…] about Florida DBPR Reports Emergency Suspension of Alcoholic Beverage Vendor License in Orange County
In light of the historic U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council (“PBCHRC”) sent a letter to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis asking him to amend his 2019 Executive Order Reaffirming Commitment to Diversity in Government to specifically include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes.
[Read more…] about PBCHRC renews request for LGBTQ-inclusive Executive Order from Gov. Ron DeSantis
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that since March 15, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has awarded more than $500 million for hurricane recovery to provide additional support to communities responding to COVID-19. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $500 Million Awarded for Hurricane Recovery Since March 15
Democratic State Senators issued a letter today to Governor DeSantis calling for him to apologize for comments he made last week blaming Hispanic farmworkers for the rise in cases of the COVID-19 virus in Florida. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats call on Governor DeSantis to apologize for comments blaming Hispanic farmworkers for rise in COVID-19 cases
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 – June 22
Integrity Florida is launching a new anti-corruption website to help Floridians hold government accountable. [Read more…] about Integrity Florida Launches New Website to Counter Corruption
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed SB 580, the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act, into law. [Read more…] about Senator Randolph Bracy Closes Heirs’ Property Loophole in Florida
The Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF) today applauded Governor Ron DeSantis for signing Senate Bill 1606 into law. [Read more…] about PIFF Thanks Governor for Signing Insurance Bill into Law
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed the following bills: [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs 21 Bills
