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Overdorf Bill to Toughen Human Trafficking Penalties Clears Committee

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House Bill 219, which would impose a 30-day mandatory minimum
sentence for those convicted of soliciting victims of human trafficking,
passed the House Criminal Justice Committee on Tuesday

State Representative Toby Overdorf today announced that House Bill 219 passed out of the House Criminal Justice Committee. [Read more…] about Overdorf Bill to Toughen Human Trafficking Penalties Clears Committee

FANA Statement Regarding Florida House Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee Passage of HB 821 Related to APRN Autonomous Practice

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The Florida House Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee today passed CS/HB 821 by Representative Cary Pigman (R-Sebring), related to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) autonomous practice. [Read more…] about FANA Statement Regarding Florida House Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee Passage of HB 821 Related to APRN Autonomous Practice

House Memorial Urging Congress to Make Florida Home to U.S. Space Force & U.S. Space Command Passes First House Committee with Unanimous Support

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House Memorial 1281 by Representative Tyler Sirois (R- Cocoa) passed the first of its two committees of reference with unanimous support today. [Read more…] about House Memorial Urging Congress to Make Florida Home to U.S. Space Force & U.S. Space Command Passes First House Committee with Unanimous Support

The Office of Deputy Majority Whip Stan McClain Statement on the Passing of HB 1007 Peer Support for First Responders in Civic Justice Subcommittee

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Representative Stan McClain (R) is proud to announce that his bill, HB 1007, Peer Support for First Responders, passed unanimously in today’s Civil Justice Subcommittee in the Florida House of Representatives. [Read more…] about The Office of Deputy Majority Whip Stan McClain Statement on the Passing of HB 1007 Peer Support for First Responders in Civic Justice Subcommittee

Faith groups will call for bold and unabashed support of abortion rights and reproductive justice

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MEDIA ADVISORY

On March 27, the Florida Interfaith Coalition for Reproductive Health and Justice together with Catholics for Choice will speak out against pending bills that would ban abortion in Florida as early as six weeks and require additional parental involvement in young people’s access to abortion. [Read more…] about Faith groups will call for bold and unabashed support of abortion rights and reproductive justice

Legislators, AARP, FHCA, and LeadingAge Florida to Announce New Coalition for State’s Seniors

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MEDIA ADVISORY

Three of the state’s leading organizations focused on the long-term care of Florida’s large and growing elderly population will hold a press conference on Wednesday, March 27, at 1:00 p.m. in the Capitol to announce a new coalition aimed at placing seniors at the top of the legislative priority list. [Read more…] about Legislators, AARP, FHCA, and LeadingAge Florida to Announce New Coalition for State’s Seniors

First Lady Casey DeSantis Addresses Children’s Week Award Dinner

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First Lady Casey DeSantis, joined today by Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Chad Poppell, addressed the Children’s Week Award Dinner and Reception to help kick off 2019 Children’s Week and recognize Children’s Week partners and non-profit organizations that dedicate their lives to children. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Addresses Children’s Week Award Dinner