Florida Senate Majority Leader Kathleen Passidomo (R-Naples) today released the following statement regarding the successes of the 2020 Florida Legislative Session. [Read more…] about Statement from Majority Leader Passidomo on 2020 Legislative Session Accomplishments
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Statement by Senate President Bill Galvano on the 2020 Legislative Session
State Budget Invests in Florida’s Teachers, State Employees, Affordable Housing
and Environment, Enhances State Reserves to Prepare for COVID-19 Impacts
Florida Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today released the following series of statements regarding the 2020 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Statement by Senate President Bill Galvano on the 2020 Legislative Session
Florida Department of Transportation’s Turnpike Enterprise Will Process All Vehicles Electronically Through Toll-By-Plate
Temporarily, cash payments not accepted
To help reduce the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and to help keep toll collectors safe, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) will temporarily not accept cash as a form of payment for tolls. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Transportation’s Turnpike Enterprise Will Process All Vehicles Electronically Through Toll-By-Plate
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Urges Impacted Floridians to Begin Unemployment Benefits Process
While Floridians wait for additional federal assistance to aid those financially impacted by the coronavirus, Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson on Wednesday urged Floridians who have suffered job losses to begin filing for unemployment assistance. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson Urges Impacted Floridians to Begin Unemployment Benefits Process
Commissioner Nikki Fried Activates 2-1-1 Call/Text Line for Free Children’s Meals During COVID-19
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today have partnered with 2-1-1 to activate a text line and call center open 24/7, which families can contact to find free meals for children under 18 during the current COVID-19 school closures. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Activates 2-1-1 Call/Text Line for Free Children’s Meals During COVID-19
DCF safeguards clients and employees by closing storefronts
More than 90 percent of customers file for benefits online or by phone
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) today temporarily closed all storefronts and lobbies to safeguard the public and employees from the spread of COVID-19. [Read more…] about DCF safeguards clients and employees by closing storefronts
CFO Patronis: As Health Care Services Become Strained, First Responders Must be Prepared
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis today held a call with the Executive Board of the Florida Fire Chiefs Association to discuss mitigation and containment strategies for COVID-19. [Read more…] about CFO Patronis: As Health Care Services Become Strained, First Responders Must be Prepared
Statement from LeRoy Collins Institute Regarding the Constitutional Revision Commission
“As the 2020 Florida Legislative Session comes to a close, we are heartened that the Constitutional Revision Commission (CRC) will not be abolished, but know our challenges are far from over. [Read more…] about Statement from LeRoy Collins Institute Regarding the Constitutional Revision Commission
OFR Offers Update to State-Chartered Financial Institutions Regarding COVID-19
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today provided an update to Florida’s financial institutions regarding the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). [Read more…] about OFR Offers Update to State-Chartered Financial Institutions Regarding COVID-19
Four Florida School Districts Are Prepared for Distance Learning
Duval, Union, Sumter and Collier will begin implementing distance learning
The Florida Department of Education today praised Duval, Union, Sumter and Collier district leaders for their commitment to implementing distance learning once the districts’ extended spring breaks conclude. [Read more…] about Four Florida School Districts Are Prepared for Distance Learning
