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In an effort to ensure that the residents of Duval County are counted as the national 2020 Census begins, state Senator Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) on Tuesday announced that she has formed a local “Complete Count Committee” to help in the outreach efforts. [Read more…] about Senator Audrey Gibson launches local “We Count” census committee
Busloads of activists from throughout the state converged on Tallahassee Tuesday and occupied the State Capitol complex as the Senate delayed an aniticipated floor vote on the controversial forced parental consent for abortion bill. [Read more…] about Hundreds of abortion rights activists occupy State Capitol as Senate vote looms on forced parental consent legislation
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has submitted the state’s action plan for the $633 million in first-of-its-kind federal funding for disaster mitigation to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces State Action Plan for $633 Million in Disaster Mitigation Funding
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet today approved two Florida Forever land acquisitions and agreed to acquire a conservation easement that will protect Florida’s fragile natural environments in Manatee, Sarasota and Columbia counties. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Cabinet Approve Two Florida Forever Land Acquisitions and Agree to Acquire a Conservation Easement
Senate President Designate Wilton Simpson and other state leaders today joined Lauren’s Kids Founder and CEO State Senator Lauren Book to kick-off the start of the “42 Hours for 42 Million” advocacy walk at the Florida Capitol. [Read more…] about State Leaders Join Senator Book to Kick Off 42+ Hour Walk for Child Safety
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved an interim storm restoration recovery surcharge allowing Duke Energy Florida, LLC (DEF) to recover costs related to 2019 Hurricane Dorian and Tropical Storm Nestor. [Read more…] about PSC Authorizes Hurricane Surcharge for Duke Energy Florida, LLC
Parents of transgender children and youth advocates and healthcare experts today joined Equality Florida to testify against the harmful impacts of HB 1365 in the Florida House Health Quality Subcommittee. [Read more…] about Families of Transgender Youth Fight Back Against Attacks from Florida Legislature
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried are joining the Federal Trade Commission this week to raise awareness of consumer fraud during Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried: Consumer Tips During Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
The Florida Lottery is excited to introduce three new Fast Play™ games on sale now. [Read more…] about The Florida Lottery introduces three new FAST PLAY™ games
