Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried, a member of the Florida Cabinet, today asked Governor Ron DeSantis to implement a statewide “stay-at-home” order in response to dramatically increasing COVID-19 cases in the state: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried Asking Governor DeSantis for Statewide “Stay at Home” Order
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OFR Issues Consumer Finance Guidance and Extends License Renewal Deadlines Due to COVID-19
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today issued guidance to Florida’s consumer finance businesses and professionals. [Read more…] about OFR Issues Consumer Finance Guidance and Extends License Renewal Deadlines Due to COVID-19
Commissioner Nikki Fried Issues Emergency Orders & Rules During COVID-19
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today issued the following emergency orders and rules related to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Issues Emergency Orders & Rules During COVID-19
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson thanks Florida service providers for aid to struggling Floridians
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) on Friday applauded numerous service providers for quickly responding to her personal appeal asking that disconnections to utilities, cable and telecom services be suspended for Floridians facing job losses stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson thanks Florida service providers for aid to struggling Floridians
Acceptance of New Concealed Weapons License Applications Delayed During COVID-19
To minimize exposure to COVID-19 and help protect visitors and employees, the Governor has recommended state offices be temporarily closed to the public from Thursday, March 19th through Sunday, April 19th. [Read more…] about Acceptance of New Concealed Weapons License Applications Delayed During COVID-19
Florida Department of Education Compiles Resources During Extended Spring Break
Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today unveiled available information and resources for students, parents and school districts during the extended spring break for students as they transition into distance learning. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Compiles Resources During Extended Spring Break
CFO Patronis: We Must Prepare for State Revenue Impacts of COVID-19
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis today sent the following letter to Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Senate President Bill Galvano, and Florida House Speaker Jose Oliva on the need to convene the Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) out of an abundance of caution to better understand the impacts COVID-19 will have on our states finances. [Read more…] about CFO Patronis: We Must Prepare for State Revenue Impacts of COVID-19
Marsy’s Law for Florida Calls on Sheriffs to Notify Victims of Inmates’ Release in Midst of COVID Outbreak
Marsy’s Law for Florida today sent letters to each of Florida’s 67 sheriffs asking them to continue prioritizing their constitutional duty to notify crime victims of the impending release of inmates while taking any measures to address the potential spread of COVID-19. [Read more…] about Marsy’s Law for Florida Calls on Sheriffs to Notify Victims of Inmates’ Release in Midst of COVID Outbreak
Additional Guidance from FDACS Regarding COVID-19
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is today issuing additional guidance regarding COVID-19 for the agriculture industry, consumers, and regulated industries. [Read more…] about Additional Guidance from FDACS Regarding COVID-19
Mast Fights To Help Small Businesses Impacted By Coronavirus
Mast Leads Bipartisan Group Urging Congressional
Leaders To Offer Zero-Interest Loans To Small Businesses
As Congress negotiates the details of a third coronavirus support bill, U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today led a bipartisan group in urging Congressional leaders to provide additional financial relief to small businesses impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) through interest-free loans. [Read more…] about Mast Fights To Help Small Businesses Impacted By Coronavirus