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Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today joined Florida growers at a Subway restaurant in Tallahassee to highlight a Fresh From Florida-Subway partnership promoting Florida-grown produce. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Highlights Fresh From Florida Partnership with Subway
Embarking on Governor DeSantis’ call-to-action to ensure people with serious mental illness and substance abuse disorders are connected to accessible and appropriate community treatment, Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) Secretary Mary Mayhew announced that federal approval has been granted to allow the Agency to create a housing assistance pilot program as part of the Florida Medicaid program. [Read more…] about AHCA Expanding Mental Health Treatment Services
Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs SB 2, 4, 6 and 8
Representative Bruce Antone, Chairman of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus, joined fellow Democratic lawmakers at the Florida Capitol Wednesday to criticize Republican efforts to subvert the will of Florida voters by imposing onerous court fees on felons seeking to have their voting rights restored. [Read more…] about Florida Legislative Black Caucus Opposes Republicans’ “Onerous Fee Based” Restrictions on Amendment 4
Governor Ron DeSantis, joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis, today spoke at the Captains for Clean Water Skiff Challenge kickoff. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Attends the Captains for Clean Water Skiff Challenge Kickoff
In partnership with the Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence and March For Our Lives, students from across Florida arrived at the state Capitol to voice their opposition to Senate Bill 7030 and House Bill 7093 on Wednesday. [Read more…] about While students ‘Rally in Tally’ to oppose arming teachers, House stalls
Attorney General Ashley Moody today urged the Florida Department of Management Services to look into its vendor, SalesForce, Inc., a company that provided technical support to Backpage.com. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Asks DMS to Evaluate State Contract with Company that Provided Services to Backpage.com
WHAT: In celebration of Earth Month, Environment Florida Research & Policy Center will hold a “Renewable Energy Roundtable” at Florida State University to discuss the technology, infrastructure and policies needed to transition to a society completely powered by renewable sources. [Read more…] about Tallahassee faculty, student leaders to host “Renewable Energy Roundtable”
With the news that Governor Ron DeSantis today signed the official contract granting our state 45 days of 100 percent federal funding to recover from Hurricane Michael, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis issued the following statement: [Read more…] about CFO Patronis Commends President Trump and Governor DeSantis for Steadfastly Supporting the Florida Panhandle
Volunteer Florida and Uber announced that the fourth annual Suits for Session service project will be held on the Second Floor Rotunda at the Florida Capitol on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 9 am to 5 pm (ET). [Read more…] about Volunteer Florida, Uber Announce Fourth Annual Suits For Session Service Project
