Governor Ron DeSantis today joined Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Kevin Thibault for a groundbreaking ceremony of the Tyndall Flyover, a new project at Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB) that will improve access and security to the base. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Joins FDOT for Groundbreaking of the Tyndall Flyover
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State Representative Dianne Hart Files Bill to Ensure Fair Treatment of Inmates within Florida Department of Corrections
State Representative Dianne Hart (D- Tampa) recently filed HB 531, aimed at providing modern updates to several existing Florida statutes concerning the Florida Department of Corrections, and eliminating abuse, whether it be physical, mental, or otherwise. [Read more…] about State Representative Dianne Hart Files Bill to Ensure Fair Treatment of Inmates within Florida Department of Corrections
Florida DBPR Orders Emergency Suspension of Professional Engineer License No. 76807
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) today reported the emergency suspension of a professional engineer license related to: [Read more…] about Florida DBPR Orders Emergency Suspension of Professional Engineer License No. 76807
Senator Book and Rep. Mariano File Bipartisan Bill Paving Way for Early Childhood Courts
Senator Lauren Book (D- Plantation) and Representative Amber Mariano (R- Port Richey) have teamed up to file legislation creating a new section of Florida Statutes to support an Early Childhood Court (ECC) program for cases involving children under the age of three. [Read more…] about Senator Book and Rep. Mariano File Bipartisan Bill Paving Way for Early Childhood Courts
Senator Linda Stewart files bill to protect Floridians from mass shootings
Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) has filed legislation to ban the sale of large-capacity magazines, answering the call from nearly three-quarters of Floridians who want the state to do more to curb gun violence. [Read more…] about Senator Linda Stewart files bill to protect Floridians from mass shootings
One Year After Passage, Marsy’s Law for Florida Remains Focused on Rights for Crime Victims
One year ago today, Floridians overwhelmingly voted in favor of Amendment 6, more commonly known as Marsy’s Law for Florida, and enshrined in the state constitution a specific set of clear, enforceable rights and protections for crime victims. [Read more…] about One Year After Passage, Marsy’s Law for Florida Remains Focused on Rights for Crime Victims
PSC Moves Forward With Storm Protection Rules
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today held a public hearing on its proposed storm protection rules at the request of the Office of Public Counsel (OPC). [Read more…] about PSC Moves Forward With Storm Protection Rules
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of Jack Bispham and Seth Weightman to the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board
Florida League of Women Voters Stands Up for Voting Rights This Election Day
The League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL) stood with a number of grassroots organizations this Election Day to support Florida’s Sen. Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) and Rep. Geraldine Thompson (D – Windermere) in their efforts to protect voting rights in Florida. [Read more…] about Florida League of Women Voters Stands Up for Voting Rights This Election Day
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Hector Vila to the Florida Board of Medicine
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the reappointment of Hector Vila to the Florida Board of Medicine. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Hector Vila to the Florida Board of Medicine