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U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today submitted his public comment to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as part of the scoping process for the re-write of the Lake Okeechobee Regulation Schedule (LORS), which dictates when and in what volumes the Army Corps discharges water from Lake Okeechobee to the coasts. [Read more…] about Mast To Army Corps: “LORS Has Been A Total And Absolute Disaster”
The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) today announced modifications and a new schedule for the proposed changes for behavior analysis services covered under the Florida Medicaid program. [Read more…] about AHCA Updates Proposed Behavior Analysis Changes
The Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (FABA) today commended the state Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) for clarifying the implementation of Medicaid-covered behavior analysis services after hearing feedback from Association leaders, numerous behavior analysis providers, and the parents of children who benefit from these important services. [Read more…] about Florida Association for Behavior Analysis Commends State for Listening to Feedback from Providers, Parents of Children with Autism
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) today officially upgraded Hurricane Michael to a Category 5 storm. [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Hurricane Michael Category 5 Upgrade
Governor Ron DeSantis today extended best wishes to Floridians for Passover and Easter. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Extends Best Wishes to Floridians for Passover and Easter
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement regarding the recent announcement by NOAA’s National Hurricane Center officially upgrading Hurricane Michael to a Category 5 storm. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Statement on Upgrade of Hurricane Michael to Category 5 Storm
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that Florida’s private-sector businesses created 208,100 jobs over the year and 12,600 jobs in March. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Businesses Create More Than 200,000 Jobs Over the Year
The St. Petersburg City Council unanimously passed a plan late last night to fulfill the city’s commitment to achieve 100 percent renewable energy by 2035. [Read more…] about St. Pete approves roadmap to 100 percent renewable energy
The American Heart Association is speaking out against the state overreach found in House Bill 1299, a bill supported by tobacco companies and other corporate interests, which blocks local governments from doing more to protect the well-being of their communities. [Read more…] about American Heart Association Opposes Bill Preventing Local Tobacco Control
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the reappointment of Ashley Coone to the Board of Trustees of Florida Gulf Coast University. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Ashley Coone to the Board of Trustees of Florida Gulf Coast University
