Senator José Javier Rodríguez (D-Miami) filed SB 1592 this week. [Read more…] about Senator Rodriguez files legislation to create the working families tax rebate program
Government
PSC Commission Conference, Hearing on FPL SolarTogether Program Set for Tuesday
The Florida Public Service Commission will hold a Commission Conference on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. [Read more…] about PSC Commission Conference, Hearing on FPL SolarTogether Program Set for Tuesday
Governor Ron DeSantis and Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Participate in Spirit Airlines’ Headquarters Groundbreaking Ceremony
Governor Ron DeSantis today joined Spirit Airlines in the groundbreaking ceremony of their new corporate headquarters. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Participate in Spirit Airlines’ Headquarters Groundbreaking Ceremony
Central Florida Commuter Rail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Jan. 15, 2020
The next meeting of the Central Florida Commuter Rail Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. [Read more…] about Central Florida Commuter Rail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Jan. 15, 2020
Northbound Orange Boulevard to Close for Several Weeks
As Part of Building the Wekiva Parkway
Crews are scheduled early Monday, Jan. 13, between midnight and 5:30 a.m., to close northbound Orange Boulevard from Wayside Drive to State Road (S.R.) 46 as part of building the Wekiva Parkway (S.R. 429). [Read more…] about Northbound Orange Boulevard to Close for Several Weeks
Open House Planned for New Trail on South Palmetto Avenue
Learn more about this segment of the St. Johns River to Sea Loop Trail
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is designing a shared-use path along South Palmetto Avenue from Ridge Boulevard to Beville Road in the cities of South Daytona and Daytona Beach to close a gap in the St. Johns River to Sea Loop trail. [Read more…] about Open House Planned for New Trail on South Palmetto Avenue
Senator Linda Stewart Files Resoultion Defining the Threats of Climate Change
Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) has filed a resolution formally acknowledging the existence of climate change and encouraging the legislature to develop policies to contend with its negative effects. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart Files Resoultion Defining the Threats of Climate Change
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Graduation Rate Climbs to 86.9 Percent
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s 2018-19 graduation rate increased to 86.9 percent, an increase of 0.8 percentage points over last year and a jump of 27.7 percentage points since 2003-04. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Graduation Rate Climbs to 86.9 Percent
Commissioner Nikki Fried: Year One in Review
One year ago today, Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried was sworn in to lead the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried: Year One in Review
Sen. Rodríguez & Rep. Smith file legislation to repeal Florida’s local minimum wage and earned sick time preemption law
SB 1520/HB 6065 would restore local governments’
power to set worker wages and protections
Sen. José Javier Rodríguez (D-Miami) and Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-Orlando) have introduced legislation to restore local governments’ power to set worker wages, benefits, and earned sick time. [Read more…] about Sen. Rodríguez & Rep. Smith file legislation to repeal Florida’s local minimum wage and earned sick time preemption law
