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The Florida House of Representatives today passed CS/CS/HB 451 by Representative Scott Plakon (R-Longwood) related to nonopioid alternatives. [Read more…] about FANA Statement Regarding the Florida House’s Passage of HB 451 Related to Nonopioid Alternatives
The Florida House of Representatives today passed HB 1335 requiring young people to obtain forced parental consent prior to receiving an abortion. [Read more…] about House votes to put Florida’s youth at heightened risk with passage of forced parental consent
Senator Doug Broxson released the statement below following passage of SB 122 in the Senate Rules Committee this afternoon: [Read more…] about Doug Broxson Statement on SB 122
Governor Ron DeSantis today received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until April 24, 2019 to act on this bill.
The Florida House of Representatives today passed CS/CS/CS/HB 821 by Representative Cary Pigman (R-Sebring), related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) autonomous practice. [Read more…] about FANA Statement Regarding the Florida House’s Passage of HB 821 Related to APRN Autonomous Practice
“We applaud Rep. Cary Pigman and the entire Florida House of Representatives for overwhelmingly passing HB 821. [Read more…] about Statement from Susan Lynch, CEO of the Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners On Passage of House Bill 821
Governor Ron DeSantis today delivered remarks at a luncheon commemorating the 58th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs, honoring the veterans and condemning the continued dictatorships in Cuba and Venezuela. The Governor was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez.
“When you look back at the people of brigade 2506, that fought in the Bay of Pigs, they were fighting the good fight against tyranny, communism and oppression,” said Governor DeSantis. “We will not forget the atrocities of the Castro regime and we will not be silent as the Maduro dictatorship continues to subvert the Venezuelan people to starvation and suffering.”
“Today, we honor the lost souls of the Bay of Pigs invasion,” said Lieutenant Governor Nuñez. “This day will always be remembered for the courage and bravery these patriots exemplified for freedom in Cuba, and we remain hopeful that true democracy will soon triumph in the island.”
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation recognizing Interim President Juan Guaidó as the only democratically elected leader who can lead the country forward. The Governor, First Lady and Lieutenant Governor hosted Interim First Lady Fabiana Rosales Guaidó at the Governor’s Mansion recently to show appreciation for the Venezuelan Americans who live in Florida and to stand by the Venezuelan exile community here in Florida
Miami-Dade GOP Chairman Nelson Diaz today released the statement below on the Trump Administration’s Cuba Policy Announcement: [Read more…] about Statement by Miami-Dade GOP Chairman Nelson Diaz on the Trump Administration’s Cuba Policy Announcement Today
Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier issued the following statement following today’s Senate Rules Committee’s vote on SB 122 limiting one-way attorney’s fees in related to assignment of benefits (AOB) agreements: [Read more…] about Commissioner David Altmaier: It’s Time to Protect Consumers and Start Recovering from Years of Compounding Abuse
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis met with firefighters from across Florida this afternoon, including Dwayne McKeaver from Manatee County, to discuss new momentum in the fight for firefighter cancer coverage in our state. [Read more…] about CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis Stands Firm with Florida’s Firefighters in Fight for Cancer Coverage
