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Senator Powell Joins Senator Torres’ Call for Creation of Statewide Census Complete Count Committee for Florida

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As the sponsor of legislation aimed at creating a Complete Count Committee for the 2020 U.S. Census, state Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. (D-Palm Beach) on Monday joined state Senator Victor Torres (D-Orlando) in his call to have Governor Ron DeSantis create a similar committee through executive order. [Read more…] about Senator Powell Joins Senator Torres’ Call for Creation of Statewide Census Complete Count Committee for Florida

Mast Introduces New Legislation Requiring Army Corps to Prioritize Public Health

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Last Summer, Water Tested 62 Times More Toxic Than Safe For Human Contact

U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today announced the introduction of new legislation requiring the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize public health when making operational decisions regarding Florida’s waterways. [Read more…] about Mast Introduces New Legislation Requiring Army Corps to Prioritize Public Health

Florida’s Premiere Education & Workforce Summit to Host State’s Top Education Leaders

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Apprenticeships, Retaining Florida’s Talent, Jobs of the Future Take Center Stage
Education Commissioner Corcoran to Present Business Recognition Awards

Florida’s premiere education and workforce summit, the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Learners to Earners Workforce Summit, will take place this week, June 18-19 in Orlando. [Read more…] about Florida’s Premiere Education & Workforce Summit to Host State’s Top Education Leaders

Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson: “Governor DeSantis, Republicans Have Officially Turned Their Backs On Florida’s Immigrant Community”

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Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) on Friday released the following statement on Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of the Republican-backed anti-immigrant legislation, SB168: [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson: “Governor DeSantis, Republicans Have Officially Turned Their Backs On Florida’s Immigrant Community”