Governor Ron DeSantis today signed CS/CS/SB 426: Firefighters, granting certain benefits to a firefighter upon receiving a diagnosis of cancer. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Firefighter Cancer Benefits Bill
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SunRail Train Activity This Weekend
Grade Crossing Testing
Expect to see SunRail trains running this Sunday, May 5 as part of testing along the Central Florida Rail Corridor (CFRC) from just north of the Lake Mary SunRail Station through the north end of Winter Park. [Read more…] about SunRail Train Activity This Weekend
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Florida Hemp Bill Passage
The Florida Legislature today passed Senate Bill 1020, establishing a state hemp program within the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Florida Hemp Bill Passage
Legislation to Strengthen the State’s Opioid Litigation Headed to the Governor’s Desk
Attorney General Ashley Moody is praising the Florida Legislature for passing a bill that will strengthen the state’s opioid litigation. [Read more…] about Legislation to Strengthen the State’s Opioid Litigation Headed to the Governor’s Desk
Senator Book’s Human Trafficking Bill Revived, Passed in Senate in Significant Legislative Move
A bill by Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) to combat human trafficking appeared to be dead in committee, but was revived and passed on the Senate floor in a significant legislative move. [Read more…] about Senator Book’s Human Trafficking Bill Revived, Passed in Senate in Significant Legislative Move
LeadingAge Florida Lauds Passage of Continuing Care Modernization Bill
Florida continues to lead the nation in its efforts to enhance and protect Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) with passage today by the Florida Legislature of legislation that enhances the regulatory framework for CCRCs in Florida. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Lauds Passage of Continuing Care Modernization Bill
Bill by Senator Book to Combat Hazing Fatalities Heading to Governor’s Desk
An anti-hazing bill known as “Andrew’s Law” in honor of late FSU student Andrew Coffey has passed through the Florida House and Senate and is now heading to Governor DeSantis to be signed into law. [Read more…] about Bill by Senator Book to Combat Hazing Fatalities Heading to Governor’s Desk
Florida PSC Reminds You to Think about Water Use and “Protect the Source”
With its ready availability, it’s easy to become complacent about our water use. National Drinking Water Week, May 5-11, is an opportunity for the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) to remind consumers to heed this year’s theme and “Protect the Source.” [Read more…] about Florida PSC Reminds You to Think about Water Use and “Protect the Source”
Senate passes law undermining Amendment 4
In response to the Florida Senate passing SB 7066 impacting Amendment 4, Patricia Brigham, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida released the following statement: [Read more…] about Senate passes law undermining Amendment 4
Governor Ron DeSantis’ Statement on Passage of Immigration Enforcement Legislation by the Florida Legislature
The Florida Legislature today passed CS/CS/CS/SB 168: Federal Immigration Enforcement. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis’ Statement on Passage of Immigration Enforcement Legislation by the Florida Legislature