The Clean Waterways Act, sponsored by Senator Debbie Mayfield (Indialantic – R), has passed the Senate Committee on Community Affairs. [Read more…] about The Clean Waterways Act Advances in Florida Senate
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FANA Statement Regarding Florida House Health Quality Subcommittee Passage of HB 607 Related to APRN Autonomous Practice
The Florida House Health Quality Subcommittee today passed HB 607 by Representative Cary Pigman (R-Sebring), related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses autonomous practice. [Read more…] about FANA Statement Regarding Florida House Health Quality Subcommittee Passage of HB 607 Related to APRN Autonomous Practice
Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis Holds Listening Session on Emotional Health Crisis Among First Responders
First Lady Casey DeSantis today held a listening session with Florida’s first responder leaders to discuss the need to provide better emotional support to law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical responders due to the growing crisis of depression, PTSD, and suicide in their ranks. [Read more…] about Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis Holds Listening Session on Emotional Health Crisis Among First Responders
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Craig Cates to the Monroe County Commission
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointment of Craig Cates to the Monroe County Commission. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Craig Cates to the Monroe County Commission
Commissioner Fried, Representative Thompson Call for Groveland Four Exoneration
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, State Representative Geraldine F. Thompson (D-Windermere), State Senator Gary Farmer (D-Fort Lauderdale), Groveland Four family members, and community leaders came together this afternoon for a press conference at the Florida Capitol to renew the call for the exoneration of the Groveland Four. [Read more…] about Commissioner Fried, Representative Thompson Call for Groveland Four Exoneration
Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier Voted NAIC President-Elect
Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier was today voted President-Elect of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), effective January 1, 2020. [Read more…] about Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier Voted NAIC President-Elect
Senator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello File Purple Alert to Assist in the Recovery of Missing Adults
Legislation filed by Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Joe Casello (D-Boynton Beach) would, for the first time in Florida, create a statewide “Purple Alert” system when an adult with a cognitive, developmental or intellectual disability goes missing, and whose disappearance is a credible threat of immediate danger or serious bodily harm to themselves. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello File Purple Alert to Assist in the Recovery of Missing Adults
Sen. Lauren Book Files Bill to End Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse Victims, Grant One-Year “Lookback Window” for Expired Cases
Latest measure in package of bills by Book championing
women’s issues, advocacy for survivors of sexual assault
Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) has filed a bill to grant a one-year “lookback window” for victims of child sexual abuse, advocating for what could be a watershed moment for survivors of sexual assault by allowing cases with an expired statute of limitations to be brought forth for one year. [Read more…] about Sen. Lauren Book Files Bill to End Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse Victims, Grant One-Year “Lookback Window” for Expired Cases
Moss Foundation donates $25,000 for abused, neglected children
The Fort Lauderdale-based MOSS Foundation has generously donated $25,000 to the Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation to help abused, abandoned and neglected children in the state’s dependency system, foundation officials announced Monday. [Read more…] about Moss Foundation donates $25,000 for abused, neglected children
Gingerbread Express Coming to a Station Near You
Special Holiday Event brought to you by Orlando Health
SunRail riders can get a start on the holidays with the Gingerbread Express, sponsored by Orlando Health. [Read more…] about Gingerbread Express Coming to a Station Near You
