The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is holding a Virtual Public Hearing (VPH) for median modifications at US 27 and Lake Mirror Drive and US 27 and Northwood Boulevard in Highlands County. [Read more…] about FDOT Virtual Public Hearing for Median Modifications on US 27 in Highlands County
Government
Items to watch for the upcoming Board of Governors’ meeting
State of the System: Newly elected Board Chair Syd Kitson will make remarks about the State University System’s progress. The speech will outline his priorities and plans for his two-year tenure as chair. [Read more…] about Items to watch for the upcoming Board of Governors’ meeting
Commissioner Nikki Fried, Lawmakers Blast Office of Energy “Power Grab”
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried was today joined by state lawmakers to strongly oppose a House Agriculture and Natural Resource Subcommittee bill, PCB ANR 20-01, which would move the Office of Energy from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried, Lawmakers Blast Office of Energy “Power Grab”
Anti-LGBTQ Bill Moves Forward Despite Opposition From Floridians
Florida Legislators today advanced a bill which would have dangerous effects on local LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections in employment across the state. [Read more…] about Anti-LGBTQ Bill Moves Forward Despite Opposition From Floridians
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez to Hold First Meeting of the Florida Complete Count Committee
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Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez will chair the first meeting of the Florida Complete Count Committee on January 28th. [Read more…] about Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez to Hold First Meeting of the Florida Complete Count Committee
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Civics and Debate Initiative with The Marcus Foundation
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative with The Marcus Foundation for elevating civic knowledge, civic skills and civic disposition for middle and high school students. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Civics and Debate Initiative with The Marcus Foundation
Commissioner Nikki Fried, Lawmakers to Host Press Conference on Energy
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Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and state legislators will host a press conference tomorrow to discuss a proposed committee bill by the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee, PCB ANR 20-01. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried, Lawmakers to Host Press Conference on Energy
Mast, Zeldin Lead Bipartisan Group Urging the UN to Combat Anti-Semitism
U.S. Congressmen Brian Mast (FL-18) and Lee Zeldin (NY-01) today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, urged Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres to implement report recommendations to combat anti-Semitism around the world. [Read more…] about Mast, Zeldin Lead Bipartisan Group Urging the UN to Combat Anti-Semitism
Equality Florida Highlights Attacks on LGBTQ Floridians, Calls On Lawmakers To Pass Statewide Protections
Florida lawmakers triggered a wave of negative national headlines by filing a slate of anti-LGBTQ bills. [Read more…] about Equality Florida Highlights Attacks on LGBTQ Floridians, Calls On Lawmakers To Pass Statewide Protections
PIFF: Insurance priorities address marketplace challenges
Litigation abuse is a challenge as Florida continues hurricane recovery
Florida’s personal lines insurance market is still under stress from lawsuit abuse and hurricane recovery. [Read more…] about PIFF: Insurance priorities address marketplace challenges