In an effort to boost transparency into an unemployment benefits system fraught with delays and little accountability, Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) on Tuesday announced a “Florida Unemployment Benefits Watch” of the number of Floridians still waiting for their benefits to be paid. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Announces Florida Unemployment Benefits Watch
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Commissioner Nikki Fried Urges Farmers to Sign Up for USDA Purchasing Program
Following the USDA’s announcement of $470 million in federal food purchases to occur in June and July, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is urging Florida farmers and ranchers to sign up for the Section 32 purchasing program to sell perishable commodities during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Urges Farmers to Sign Up for USDA Purchasing Program
More than 6,000 Petitions Delivered to Governor DeSantis Urging Veto of Anti-Jobs Vaping Bill
More than 6,000 petitions were delivered to Governor Ron DeSantis urging him to veto Senate Bill 810, a measure that would close small businesses and negatively impact the economy statewide. [Read more…] about More than 6,000 Petitions Delivered to Governor DeSantis Urging Veto of Anti-Jobs Vaping Bill
Temporary Roundabout and Signal Shutoff at Okeechobee Boulevard and Jog Road in Palm Beach County
The intersection of S.R. 704/Okeechobee Boulevard and Jog Road in Palm Beach County will temporarily switch to a one-lane roundabout from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m on May 16 as part of a joint Palm Beach County and FDOT hurricane preparedness exercise. [Read more…] about Temporary Roundabout and Signal Shutoff at Okeechobee Boulevard and Jog Road in Palm Beach County
Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) responds to Governor’s press conference on unemployment
“The Governor needs a gut check! [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) responds to Governor’s press conference on unemployment
Study Reveals Negative Economic Impacts of the Pandemic Response Increased Significantly for Florida’s Tourism Industry
According to a study released today by Destinations Florida, the negative economic impacts of the pandemic response have increased significantly in the last month for Florida’s tourism industry. [Read more…] about Study Reveals Negative Economic Impacts of the Pandemic Response Increased Significantly for Florida’s Tourism Industry
Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference at the Sarasota County Testing Site
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Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference regarding COVID-19 at the Sarasota County Testing Site on Tuesday, May 5th. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Hold Press Conference at the Sarasota County Testing Site
Mast, Bipartisan Group Urge VA To Fix Broken Veterans Pensions System
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today joined a bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to immediately review the current Veterans Pensions and Survivors Pension claims processing system. [Read more…] about Mast, Bipartisan Group Urge VA To Fix Broken Veterans Pensions System
FAMU COVID-19 Testing Site Extends Operation Through May 14
The Florida A&M University-Bond Community Health Center COVID-19 Testing site continues to grow. [Read more…] about FAMU COVID-19 Testing Site Extends Operation Through May 14
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – May 4
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 – May 4