A new report released by the University of Florida Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment recommends voluntary building enhancements that would exceed the current requirements of the Florida Building Code. [Read more…] about New University of Florida Study Recommends Building Beyond Existing Florida Building Code
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New Report Exposes Need for Florida Tourism Marketing
Destinations Florida, the unifying voice representing Florida’s destination marketing organizations, today released a new report that exposes the need for Florida tourism marketing. [Read more…] about New Report Exposes Need for Florida Tourism Marketing
Governor Ron DeSantis to Participate in Roundtable with United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
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Governor Ron DeSantis will participate in a roundtable discussion with United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday, January 23rd. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Participate in Roundtable with United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators Foundation Will Host Its Annual State of Black Florida Events
The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators in partnership with the Florida Legislative Black Caucus will host their Annual State of Black Florida Events scheduled for January 23-24, 2020 in Tallahassee, Florida. [Read more…] about The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators Foundation Will Host Its Annual State of Black Florida Events
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Forced Parental Consent Bills
With SB 404 before the Florida Senate Committee on Rules at 8:30 AM, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried this morning offered the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Forced Parental Consent Bills
Legislation to Secure Parental Consent for Abortion, Protect Infants Born Alive Advances to the Senate Floor
Legislation enhances penalties for mistreatment of infants born alive during an abortion
Senate Bill 404, Abortion, by Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland), today passed the Senate Committee on Rules. The legislation now advances to the Senate Floor. [Read more…] about Legislation to Secure Parental Consent for Abortion, Protect Infants Born Alive Advances to the Senate Floor
Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces 2020 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced Dr. Jennifer Taylor as the 2020 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces 2020 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
Senator Perry Thurston designated 2022-2024 leader of Senate Democratic Caucus
In a unanimous vote of support, members of the Senate Democratic Caucus on Wednesday designated Broward Democrat, Senator Perry E. Thurston, Jr. as their leader for the 2022-2024 legislative term. [Read more…] about Senator Perry Thurston designated 2022-2024 leader of Senate Democratic Caucus
Bill preventing attorneys from “double dipping” passes first stop
PIFF cheers SB 914 for curbing application of fee multiplier in property cases
The Florida Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance today passed a bill that will prevent attorneys from exploiting an outdated and unnecessary legal tactic to enrich themselves at the expense of insurance consumers. [Read more…] about Bill preventing attorneys from “double dipping” passes first stop
Senator Randolph Bracy Confronts a Dark Part of History and Seeks Closure for the Victims of the 1920 Ocoee Election Day Riots
As the sponsor of the 1920 Ocoee Massacre bills, State Senator Randolph Bracy (D-Ocoee) is proud to announce that both SB 1262 and SB 1264 passed favorably during their first hearing in the Judiciary Committee earlier today. [Read more…] about Senator Randolph Bracy Confronts a Dark Part of History and Seeks Closure for the Victims of the 1920 Ocoee Election Day Riots