Florida Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today offered the following remarks (as prepared for delivery) during the opening sitting of the 2020 Legislative Session. [Read more…] about President Galvano’s Opening Day Remarks as Prepared
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Benzene Trust claims $5 million top prize from the $20 MONOPOLY™ JACKPOT Scratch-Off game
The Florida Lottery announces that the Benzene Trust, of Indialantic, claimed a $5 million top prize from the $20 MONOPOLY™ JACKPOT Scratch-Off game at the Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Benzene Trust claims $5 million top prize from the $20 MONOPOLY™ JACKPOT Scratch-Off game
President Galvano Unveils “Resilience” Sculpture at Public Entrance to Senate Gallery
Pecky Cypress Artwork Signifies the Resilient and Enduring Spirit of Floridians
Florida Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today hosted a special recognition ceremony to unveil new artwork outside of the public entrance to the Senate Gallery. [Read more…] about President Galvano Unveils “Resilience” Sculpture at Public Entrance to Senate Gallery
Demotech Announcement Demonstrates Impact of Lawsuit Abuse
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement, attributed to its assistant vice president of state government relations Logan McFaddin, regarding anticipated downgrades of some Demotech-rated Florida insurance companies from A (Exceptional) to S (Substantial) ratings. [Read more…] about Demotech Announcement Demonstrates Impact of Lawsuit Abuse
Mast, Bonamici Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Protect, Restore Coastal Ecosystems
U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (FL-18) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) today introduced the bipartisan Blue Carbon For Our Planet Act. [Read more…] about Mast, Bonamici Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Protect, Restore Coastal Ecosystems
Mast Files Supreme Court Amicus Brief To Support Port St. Lucie Veteran’s Fight For Justice
Supreme Court To Hear Harmony Allen’s Case Regarding Military Rape Loophole
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today filed an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court in support of Port St. Lucie veteran Harmony Allen. [Read more…] about Mast Files Supreme Court Amicus Brief To Support Port St. Lucie Veteran’s Fight For Justice
Senator Randolph Bracy to Address Bill Prohibiting Discrimination Against Natural Black Hair Styles & Textures
As part of a burgeoning national movement toward institutional diversity and cultural awareness, State Senator Randolph Bracy (D-Ocoee) has introduced legislation, SB 566, that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of certain race-associated hair styles and textures, like dreadlocks, twists, and braids. [Read more…] about Senator Randolph Bracy to Address Bill Prohibiting Discrimination Against Natural Black Hair Styles & Textures
Statement from Make it Legal Florida
From Nick Hansen, Chairman, Make it Legal Florida: [Read more…] about Statement from Make it Legal Florida
Senate Democrats propose legislation boosting pay of Florida’s teachers and education support network
Straightforward plan would boost salary competitiveness without onerous bonus gimmicks
Senate Democrats on Monday unveiled a sweeping plan to not only raise the pay of all public school teachers in Florida, but boost the salaries of all those in the state’s public education support staff network. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats propose legislation boosting pay of Florida’s teachers and education support network
For Second Year in a Row Health Care Tops the List of Issues Floridians Want the State Legislature to Act Upon
Poll also highlights voters’ concerns about pocketbook economic issues
A recent poll commissioned by the State Innovation Exchange (SiX) shows Floridians are concerned about health care and other pocketbook economic issues. [Read more…] about For Second Year in a Row Health Care Tops the List of Issues Floridians Want the State Legislature to Act Upon