State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) filed the Native Language Assessment bill, SB 678, which would allow students with limited English proficiency take state exams in their Native Language. [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo and Rep. Ana Maria Rodriguez file legislation to accurately test student’s abilities regardless of language spoken
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Outdoor Workers Applaud Florida Heat Stress Protection Bills
Advocates for health and safety protections for outdoor workers are applauding Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith (D- Winter Park) and Senator Victor Torres (D- Kissimmee) for the introduction of HB 513 which implements critical workplace protections related to heat stress. [Read more…] about Outdoor Workers Applaud Florida Heat Stress Protection Bills
Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Veterans to Participate in Seventh Annual Paychecks for Patriots Career Fair
Governor Ron DeSantis today proclaimed November 4-15, 2019, as Paychecks for Patriots weeks in Florida. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Encourages Veterans to Participate in Seventh Annual Paychecks for Patriots Career Fair
Governor Ron DeSantis Joins FDOT for Groundbreaking of the Tyndall Flyover
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
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
