Senator Bobby Powell’s reform legislation which would eliminate the direct file of juveniles into the adult justice system is moving closer to final Senate passage. [Read more…] about Senator Powell’s Direct File Bill Unanimously Passes Second Committee Stop
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Oncology Managers of Florida Urges Policymakers to Oppose Drug Importation Proposals
Encourages Florida Policymakers to Consider Alternatives to Rising Out-of-Pocket Costs
With out-of-pocket costs rising for patients, policymakers at the state and federal level are focused on finding solutions to lower costs. [Read more…] about Oncology Managers of Florida Urges Policymakers to Oppose Drug Importation Proposals
Florida House Passes Memorial to Make Florida Home to U.S. Space Force
Sirois to President: “Florida is go for launch”
House Memorial 1281 by Representative Tyler Sirois (R- Cocoa) was passed unanimously today by the Florida House of Representatives. [Read more…] about Florida House Passes Memorial to Make Florida Home to U.S. Space Force
Want Gigabit Service in Your Neighborhood? Local Government Should Help Reduce Barriers to Deploy Technology
Brad Swanson, President & CEO, Florida Internet & Television
Florida continues to grow at a fast pace and our technology is growing even faster. [Read more…] about Want Gigabit Service in Your Neighborhood? Local Government Should Help Reduce Barriers to Deploy Technology
State Road (S.R.) A1A/Dunlawton Avenue Bridge Update
Drivers who use the State Road (S.R.) A1A/Dunlawton Avenue bridge in Port Orange are advised the continuous lane closure and concrete barrier wall on the eastbound side of the bridge will be removed by the end of this week. [Read more…] about State Road (S.R.) A1A/Dunlawton Avenue Bridge Update
Groups Speak Against Bills Blocking Communities from Passing Local Laws
American Heart Association among Florida Groups Asking Legislators to
Oppose State Blocking Local Actions that Promote Community Wellbeing
A diverse group of Florida organizations stood together at the Florida Capitol Wednesday to urge legislators to oppose policies that would remove local governments’ ability to pass laws stronger than the state’s own laws. [Read more…] about Groups Speak Against Bills Blocking Communities from Passing Local Laws
Statement in Support of Closing Lakeland Coal Plant McIntosh Unit 3 and Tripling Solar Commitment
Lakeland Electric’s General Manager yesterday shared with City Commissioners that he is likely to recommend the retirement of the 364MW coal-fired C.D. McIntosh boiler Unit 3 due to rising maintenance costs it as it nears 40 years in operation. [Read more…] about Statement in Support of Closing Lakeland Coal Plant McIntosh Unit 3 and Tripling Solar Commitment
Glades Business and Community Leaders Rally to #SlowTheFlow, Restore Lake Okeechobee & Protect Coastal Estuaries
Earlier today, elected officials, business owners, and North Florida college students originally from the Glades Communities gathered in Waller Park at the Florida Capitol to voice their support for state funding to expedite plans north of Lake Okeechobee to “slow the flow” of the untreated water flowing into Lake Okeechobee and impacting coastal estuaries. [Read more…] about Glades Business and Community Leaders Rally to #SlowTheFlow, Restore Lake Okeechobee & Protect Coastal Estuaries
One Hundred Days Combating the Opioid Crisis, Fighting Fraud, Protecting Seniors, Supporting Law Enforcement and More
Today marks 100 days since Attorney General Ashley Moody swore an oath to serve as the 38th Attorney General of the State of Florida. [Read more…] about One Hundred Days Combating the Opioid Crisis, Fighting Fraud, Protecting Seniors, Supporting Law Enforcement and More
Green Slime Deliveries to Legislature Highlight Need for VISIT FLORIDA Funding
The Florida Association of Destination Marketing Organizations (FADMO) today delivered “green slime” (gooey, green glow-in-the-dark putty) to Florida’s legislators with a clear message— reauthorize and fully fund VISIT FLORIDA. [Read more…] about Green Slime Deliveries to Legislature Highlight Need for VISIT FLORIDA Funding
