The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today is reminding Floridians that the 45-day public comment period is closing on Monday, January 20, at 5:00 p.m. for the draft State Action Plan for the $633 million in federal funding available to Florida through the Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity CDBG – Mitigation State Action Plan Public Comment Period Closes Monday
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Florida Ports Continue to Innovate with Use of Alternative Fuels
A report released this week by the Florida Ports Council and the Florida Natural Gas Association shows Florida’s seaports and industry partners are investing in innovations to be more efficient and effective, including the implementation of environmentally friendly, less costly, domestically-produced natural gas as an alternative fuel. [Read more…] about Florida Ports Continue to Innovate with Use of Alternative Fuels
CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Legislation to Prohibit Use of DNA Testing by Life Insurance Companies
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement applauding 2020 legislative efforts by Speaker-designate Chris Sprowls and Senator Kelli Stargel to prohibit life insurance companies from using DNA or genetic testing to determine the type and cost of coverage available to consumers. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Applauds Legislation to Prohibit Use of DNA Testing by Life Insurance Companies
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Military and Defense Industry Provides $95 Billion Economic Impact
Joint study concludes industries grew by $10 billion
and added more than 100,000 jobs since 2017
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the results of the 2020 Florida Military and Defense Economic Impact Study, which shows that Florida’s military and defense industry has a $95 billion economic impact. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Military and Defense Industry Provides $95 Billion Economic Impact
S.R. 417 Nighttime Detours Scheduled at I-4 and International Parkway
As Part of Building the Wekiva Parkway
Crews are scheduled Thursday, Jan. 16, to close both directions of State Road (S.R.) 417 at Interstate 4 (I-4) as part of building the Wekiva Parkway (S.R. 429). [Read more…] about S.R. 417 Nighttime Detours Scheduled at I-4 and International Parkway
Planned Parenthood PAC to launch electoral campaign on anniversary of Women’s Marches
Saturday, on the 4th anniversary of the first Women’s March, The Florida Planned Parenthood PAC, alongside local activists and partners, will gather at the State Capitol. [Read more…] about Planned Parenthood PAC to launch electoral campaign on anniversary of Women’s Marches
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried: Anti-LGBTQ Bills are “Legislative Affront to Humanity”
Following reports of a eight of anti-LGBTQ bills filed earlier this week, several of which were heard in committee meetings today, Commissioner Nikki Fried offered the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried: Anti-LGBTQ Bills are “Legislative Affront to Humanity”
For First Time in History of the Florida House, Speaker Names Nurse Practitioner of the Day
Expanding the Scope of Practice and Allowing APRNs to Work to the Full Extent of
Their Training Would Substantially Address the ‘Doctor’ Shortage Facing Florida
In an historic move, the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives today announced a Nurse Practitioner of the Day on the Opening Day of Regular Session – and for the first time in 29 years, the medical professional in the spotlight on Opening Day is a woman. [Read more…] about For First Time in History of the Florida House, Speaker Names Nurse Practitioner of the Day
Florida Leaders Release Results of Economic Benefits of Tort Reform
The rigorous study compares Florida’s current tort system against
benchmarks to calculate a cost-to-individual of $719.01 per Floridian.
Leaders in Florida today released the results of Economic Benefits of Tort Reform, a rigorous economic study calculating the costs of Florida’s current civil laws in comparison to benchmarks in other states. [Read more…] about Florida Leaders Release Results of Economic Benefits of Tort Reform
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Agreement for Acquisition of 20,000 Acres of Critical Everglades Wetlands
This purchase would be the largest wetland acquisition in a
decade and will permanently save the land from oil drilling
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has reached an agreement with Kanter Real Estate LLC., that will allow for the purchase of 20,000 acres of critical wetlands in Water Conservation Area 3 (WCA 3) within the Everglades Protection Area located in Broward County. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Agreement for Acquisition of 20,000 Acres of Critical Everglades Wetlands
