Kaia Rolle was quietly sitting and listening to a school administrator read her a story before two Orlando police officers zip tied and arrested her. [Read more…] about Senator Randolph Bracy Reinforces Why Florida Needs a Minimum Age for Arrest Law
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40 Local Officials Support Office of Energy Under Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried
A group of 40 local mayors, commissioners, and councilmembers today wrote to Florida legislative leaders asking them to leave the state’s Office of Energy under the purview of Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. [Read more…] about 40 Local Officials Support Office of Energy Under Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried
FDLE, LCSO unveils nation’s first automated rapid DNA collection
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Leon County Sheriff’s Office are announcing the nation’s first fully automated Rapid DNA collection process now being used at the Leon County Detention Facility. [Read more…] about FDLE, LCSO unveils nation’s first automated rapid DNA collection
Sen. Book to Bring Auschwitz Survivor to Capitol in Support of Holocaust Education Bill
Bill aims to ensure standard statewide curriculum on the Holocaust.
Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) is bringing Auschwitz concentration camp survivor Magdalen Bader to the Florida Capitol Thursday, February 27, to speak in support of her Holocaust Education bill (SB 1628). [Read more…] about Sen. Book to Bring Auschwitz Survivor to Capitol in Support of Holocaust Education Bill
Black Girls Host Press Conference for 3rd Annual Black Girls Day at the Capitol
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A coalition of Black women and girls will march to the Florida State Capitol on Thursday, February 27th for the 3rd annual Black Girls at the Capitol. [Read more…] about Black Girls Host Press Conference for 3rd Annual Black Girls Day at the Capitol
Statement from Representative Javier Fernandez
In response to disingenuous attacks by his opponent for Senate District 39, Representative Javier Fernandez releases the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement from Representative Javier Fernandez
Rep. Ingoglia (R- Spring Hill) to Host Press Conference Commemorating Passage of “The Clean Waterways Act”
Rep. Ingoglia (R- Spring Hill) to Host Press Conference Commemorating Passage of “The Clean Waterways Act” in Conjunction with Sec. Valenstein, Sen. Mayfield, Reps. Payne and Overdorf Out of State Affairs
“The Clean Waterways Act” Press Conference to follow the State Affairs Committee vote on HB 1363.
Representatives Ingoglia, Payne and Overdorf, along with Senator Mayfield and Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection Secretary Noah Valenstein to speak at a press conference highlighting the groundbreaking work done on environmental issues this Legislative Session with SB 712/HB 1363.
Public Education Campaign Touts Positive Contributions of Florida’s Special Districts
More than 1,700 special districts play an influential role in shaping Florida’s communities, yet a recent survey found that 74% of Floridians don’t know whether they live in a special district (1). [Read more…] about Public Education Campaign Touts Positive Contributions of Florida’s Special Districts
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints David Broskie as Clay County Superintendent of Schools
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of David Broskie as Clay County Superintendent of Schools. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints David Broskie as Clay County Superintendent of Schools
Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces Launch of Florida Advisory Council on Climate & Energy
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today announced the launch of the new Florida Advisory Council on Climate & Energy (FACCE). [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces Launch of Florida Advisory Council on Climate & Energy
