Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that Florida has been awarded an additional $5.8 million in federal funding through the National Dislocated Worker Grant to provide temporary employment to Floridians affected by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $6 Million in Additional Funding for Disaster Relief Employment Available to Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Michael
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Attorney General Moody Files Action to Stop Deceptive Surrogacy Company
Attorney General Ashley Moody is taking action to shut down a surrogacy company for allegedly deceiving people seeking pregnancy surrogates. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Files Action to Stop Deceptive Surrogacy Company
Senate Passes Legislation to Create New Multi-Use Infrastructure Corridors
SB 7068 establishes new multi-use corridors in
rural areas of regional economic significance
The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill (SB) 7068, creating the Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) Program within the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Legislation to Create New Multi-Use Infrastructure Corridors
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Victory for Florida’s Firefighters in Battle Against Cancer
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis released the following statement today regarding the unanimous passage by the Florida Legislature of legislation that provides cancer coverage benefits for firefighters. [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Victory for Florida’s Firefighters in Battle Against Cancer
Governor Ron DeSantis’ Statement on Passage of AOB Reform by the Florida Legislature
The Florida Legislature today passed CS/CS/HB 7065: Insurance Assignment Agreements, pertaining to Assignment of Benefits (AOB), sending it to Governor DeSantis’ desk. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis’ Statement on Passage of AOB Reform by the Florida Legislature
After Years of Compounding Abuse, Policyholders Gain Protections
Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier issued the following statement following today’s passage of HB 7065, sponsored by Senator Doug Broxson and Representative Bob Rommel, limiting one-way attorney’s fees related to assignment of benefits (AOB) agreements: [Read more…] about After Years of Compounding Abuse, Policyholders Gain Protections
Mast, Meng Urge DHS To Add Israel To Global Entry Program
Addition Would Allow Travelers From Israel To Gain Expedited Entry To The U.S.
U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (FL-18) and Grace Meng (NY-6) today sent a bipartisan letter with 73 other Members of Congress to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan urging him to expand the Global Entry Program to Israel. [Read more…] about Mast, Meng Urge DHS To Add Israel To Global Entry Program
DNC Chair On Historic Castor Win in Tampa
DNC Chair Tom Perez released the below statement following Jane Castor’s historic election as mayor of Tampa, Florida: [Read more…] about DNC Chair On Historic Castor Win in Tampa
Lauren’s Kids Releases New Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Tool
Nonprofit’s “Blueprint for Building Safer, Smarter Families” empowers families to stay safe
Lauren’s Kids, the Florida-based foundation dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse, proudly unveils its latest sexual abuse prevention tool – the “Blueprint for Building Safer, Smarter Families,” a comprehensive activity pack parents can use to teach children in Kindergarten through fifth grade the basics of personal safety, as well as the strategies needed to prevent abuse, all from a place of fun, not fear. [Read more…] about Lauren’s Kids Releases New Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Tool
Florida Alliance for Consumers and Taxpayers Hails Galvano Highways Proposal; Urges Legislature to Approve Visionary Plan
Senate President Bill Galvano’s plan to spur economic development in long-overlooked communities while creating a more efficient daily transportation reality and more effective emergency evacuation network for millions of Floridians is being called “visionary – and a smart investment for state taxpayers,” according to the Florida Alliance for Consumers and Taxpayers (FACT). [Read more…] about Florida Alliance for Consumers and Taxpayers Hails Galvano Highways Proposal; Urges Legislature to Approve Visionary Plan
