Mary Ann Etzler, a Florida Guardian ad Litem volunteer and Orlando attorney, will be honored today by Chief Justice Charles T. Canady as the State’s top pro bono attorney. [Read more…] about Chief Justice to present Guardian ad Litem volunteer attorney Mary Ann Etzler with Florida Bar’s highest pro bono award
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House Committee Passes Sweeping Child Welfare Reforms During Children’s Week at Florida Capitol
During the 25th Annual Children’s Week at the Florida Capitol, House lawmakers in the Children, Families & Seniors subcommittee today approved sweeping child welfare reforms via a proposed committee bill. [Read more…] about House Committee Passes Sweeping Child Welfare Reforms During Children’s Week at Florida Capitol
Comprehensive study highlighting predatory practices by pharmacy benefit managers to be released at news conference
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Sen. Gayle Harrell and Rep. Jackie Toledo will be joined by pharmacists from around the state to announce the results of a Florida-specific study on the harmful impact of the pharmacy benefit manager industry on patients and taxpayers. [Read more…] about Comprehensive study highlighting predatory practices by pharmacy benefit managers to be released at news conference
Mast Urges President To Include $250 Million For Everglades Restoration In Budget
Last year, Mast Fought to Secure Historic $200
Million Commitment for Everglades Infrastructure
Increase To $250 Million Would Ensure Army Corps is Operating At Full Capacity Toward
Construction of EAA Southern Storage Reservoir, Other Everglades Restoration Projects
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today requested that President Donald Trump include $250 million in funding for Everglades restoration in his FY2021 budget request. [Read more…] about Mast Urges President To Include $250 Million For Everglades Restoration In Budget
Senator Linda Stewart’s Resolution Defining the Threats of Climate Change Passes First Committee
Senator Linda Stewart’s (D-Orlando) resolution recognizing the imminent threats presented by climate change unanimously passed its first committee stop Monday in Infrastructure and Security. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart’s Resolution Defining the Threats of Climate Change Passes First Committee
Bill to incentivize film production in Florida moves through first committee
Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) on Monday received a unanimous favorable vote on SB 334, Tourist Development Tax, in the Senate committee on Community Affairs. [Read more…] about Bill to incentivize film production in Florida moves through first committee
FHCA Statement on Senate and House Budget Proposals
Statement from FHCA Executive Director Emmett Reed on Senate and House proposed budgets: [Read more…] about FHCA Statement on Senate and House Budget Proposals
Feedback Opportunity for Improvements N. Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17-92)
Learn More About Enhancements to Drainage Infrastructure
Drainage improvements along N. Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17-92) in DeLand is the focus of an open house by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) being held Tuesday, Feb. 4. [Read more…] about Feedback Opportunity for Improvements N. Woodland Boulevard (U.S. 17-92)
Bill Adding Accuracy to Legal Cases Passes First Committee
“Accuracy in Damages” Prevents Attorneys from Inflating Costs in Claims
The Florida Senate Judiciary Committee today passed a bill that will create a new standard for determining medical damages from personal injury or wrongful death cases, better reflecting the true cost of damages and preventing attorneys from inflating them to seek a greater recovery. [Read more…] about Bill Adding Accuracy to Legal Cases Passes First Committee
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis Announced Consumer Protection Bill
Today at a press conference, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis, joined by Senator Tom Wright and Representative Chuck Clemons, highlighted proposed legislation (Senate Bill 1492 and House Bill 1137) aimed at protecting Floridians, especially following a disaster. [Read more…] about Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis Announced Consumer Protection Bill