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Senator Debbie Mayfield (Indialantic – R) has filed Senate Bill 694 to combat the dangerous rise in e-cigarette use by minors. [Read more…] about Senator Debbie Mayfield Files Legislation to Combat Youth Vaping in Florida
S&P Global Ratings yesterday raised its long-term and underlying (SPUR) ratings on the Florida Board of Governor’s (BOG) university system improvement revenue bonds issued for the Florida State University System to ‘AA+’ from ‘AA.’ [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Applauds Upgraded Bond Rating for State University System
Complete Florida, a state-funded program that helps adults return to college to complete their degrees, is excited to announce a new partnership with Saint Leo University. [Read more…] about Working Together to Create New Opportunities for Adults to Return to College
The Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence released the following statement in support of legislation proposed by Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried earlier this week, which seeks to improve the safety standards for Florida’s concealed weapons licensing program. [Read more…] about Coalition issues statement in support of Commissioner Fried’s proposals to enhance the State’s concealed weapons licensing program
The Board of Governors elected Syd Kitson as the new chair and Brian Lamb as the new vice chair on Wednesday for terms starting January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2021. [Read more…] about Board of Governors elects Syd Kitson as chair and Brian Lamb as vice chair
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced the arrests of six people in Operation SAFE FALL. [Read more…] about Six arrested in Operation SAFE FALL
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried toured Pero Family Farms, a fifth-generation family farm and sustainable producer of fresh seasonal produce such as peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers, some of Florida’s leading seasonal crops. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Tours Farm, Announces $500,000 Food Recovery Grant Legislation
The Board of Governors advanced several important policy initiatives on Wednesday, approving measures to elevate the State University System and enhance student success. [Read more…] about Board of Governors’ Meeting Highlights
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice today awarded Amy Jacob with the Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year Award during a ceremony in Orlando. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Honors Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year
Senator José Javier Rodríguez (D- Miami) and Representative Michael Grieco (D-Miami Beach) are pleased to invite constituents from across the great state of Florida to a press conference on HB 41 and SB 180. [Read more…] about Senator José Javier Rodríguez and Representative Michael Grieco to Host Press Conference on Ending Conversion Therapy
