The Florida Behavioral Health Association (FBHA) today was pleased to stand with Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Secretary Mary Mayhew as she announced the new Medicaid Housing Assistance Pilot Program. [Read more…] about New Medicaid Housing Assistance Pilot Program to Support Individuals with Serious Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders
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Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Highlights Success of Trade Mission to Colombia
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez today highlighted her trade mission to Colombia, which took place from November 18-21. [Read more…] about Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Highlights Success of Trade Mission to Colombia
Sen. Taddeo, Rep. Smith, Rep. Driskell File Bill Extending Bright Futures Scholarship to Immigrant Students
SB 188 / HB 693 extends state financial aid awards
to qualified DACA, TPS, and undocumented students
With the impending determination by the U.S. Supreme Court about whether the Trump administration’s rescission of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was lawful, Sen. Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) and Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-Orlando) and primo-cosponsor Rep. Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) have re-introduced legislation to address inequities faced by DACA, TPS, and all undocumented students in Florida’s higher education system. [Read more…] about Sen. Taddeo, Rep. Smith, Rep. Driskell File Bill Extending Bright Futures Scholarship to Immigrant Students
Florida Missing Children’s Day to focus on safety of children
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First Lady Casey DeSantis will join Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Rick Swearingen and law enforcement personnel, public officials and citizens on Friday, November 22 for the 2019 Florida Missing Children’s Day ceremony in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Florida Missing Children’s Day to focus on safety of children
Senator Linda Stewart Files Bill to Combat Lewd Conduct
Legislation that would protect citizens from obscene conduct and improve prosecution of offenders, has been filed by Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando). [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart Files Bill to Combat Lewd Conduct
FDLE arrests Blountstown man for meth possession and providing a false name
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, with the assistance of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, today arrested Christopher D. Williams, 33, of 16888 NW 22nd Street, Blountstown, on one count of possession of methamphetamine within 1,000 feet of a school, one count of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and one count of providing a false name to law enforcement. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Blountstown man for meth possession and providing a false name
Broward Delegation discusses Judicial success in Florida’s 17th Judicial Circuit Court
Senator Gary Farmer re-affirms commitment to affordable housing in Broward
The Broward Legislative Delegation today met with Chief Judge Jack Tuter and Judge Kenneth Gottlieb to discuss ongoing programs and fiscal needs for the 17th Judicial Circuit. [Read more…] about Broward Delegation discusses Judicial success in Florida’s 17th Judicial Circuit Court
Agency Moving Forward with Housing Assistance Pilot Program
The Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Mary Mayhew today announced new details regarding the Housing Assistance Pilot Program. [Read more…] about Agency Moving Forward with Housing Assistance Pilot Program
Traffic Pacing Operations on I-4 near E.E. Williamson Road Scheduled for Nov. 21
Early Morning Slow Rolls Will Allow for Utility Relocation
Traffic pacing operations are scheduled to occur on eastbound and westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) between midnight and 5 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. [Read more…] about Traffic Pacing Operations on I-4 near E.E. Williamson Road Scheduled for Nov. 21
Innovative SunTrax to undergo next phase of construction
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) today announced the second phase of construction for America’s newest autonomous vehicle test facility will begin this fall. [Read more…] about Innovative SunTrax to undergo next phase of construction