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Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today sent a letter to every member of the U.S. House and U.S. Senate, along with key members of Congressional leadership, demanding that they pass Hurricane Michael disaster relief upon their return from recess on April 29. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Sends Letter to Congress: Pass Disaster Relief Now
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of Monica Gordo and Fleur Lobree to the Third District Court of Appeal. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Monica Gordo and Fleur Lobree to the Third District Court of Appeal
Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced five life sentences for a man repeatedly convicted of fraud and taking advantage of Floridians. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Secures Five Life Sentences for Habitual Offender Convicted of Fraud
The Florida Senate today passed SB 7070, K-12 Education. [Read more…] about Senate Passes Legislation to Empower Families, Elevate Neighborhood Public Schools
The Florida House of Representatives today passed a bill that will help ensure Floridians are in charge of the Florida Constitution, not out-of-state billionaire special interests, the Florida Chamber of Commerce said. [Read more…] about Florida House Passes Bill Putting Florida Citizens Back in Charge of Florida’s Constitution
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis sent a letter to Congressional leadership (Leader Mitch McConnell, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Leader Chuck Schumer, Leader Kevin McCarthy) today requesting immediate action on the passage of a Hurricane Michael relief bill to aid in the recovery efforts for the Florida Panhandle. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis to Congress: The Panhandle Desperately Needs Hurricane Michael Relief Funding Now
First Lady Casey DeSantis and Governor Ron DeSantis, along with their children Madison and Mason, welcomed more than 500 children, parents and mentors at the Florida Capitol today during Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis and Governor Ron DeSantis Attend Annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day Event at Florida Capitol with their Children Madison and Mason
State Road (S.R.) 436 between Interstate 4 (I-4) and Cranes Roost Boulevard is closing at midnight through 5 a.m. as soon as April 26. [Read more…] about S.R. 436 between I-4 and Cranes Roost Boulevard Closing at Midnight April 26
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today introduced legislation, called the Hepatitis Exposure Prevention Act (or HEP A), to increase access to the hepatitis A vaccination by directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to administer the vaccine for free in communities designated by the Governor of a state as at risk of a hepatitis A outbreak. [Read more…] about Mast Introduces Legislation To Make Hepatitis A Vaccine Free In At-Risk Areas
Senator Doug Broxson today made the statement below following passage of Senate Bill 122, a committee substitute for House Bill 7065, which passed the House earlier this month. Broxson, who chairs the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee, sponsored the bill, which now heads to Governor Ron DeSantis’s desk. [Read more…] about Broxson Applauds Passage of AOB Reform Bill
