Governor Rick Scott made the following statement today regarding an all-terrain vehicle crash that took the life of Miami-Dade Police Officer Jermaine Brown. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Statement on the Passing of Miami-Dade Police Officer Jermaine Brown
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Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson to Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis: “As a constitutionalist, you should know better.”
Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) on Thursday took issue with Governor-elect Ron DeSantis’ statements that Amendment 4, which automatically restores ex-felons’ voting rights, needed an act of the legislature in order for voter registrations to commence early next month. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson to Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis: “As a constitutionalist, you should know better.”
As the Deadline for Affordable Care Act Marketplace Open Enrollment Nears, Latest Numbers Show Florida Impacted by Federal Cuts
Enrollment impacted by shortened open enrollment period and
minimal publicity – health care advocates remind Floridians to shop
and sign up for coverage by Saturday, December 15th deadline
As the December 15th deadline for Affordable Care Act open enrollment nears, the latest numbers from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) show that Florida and the nation are being impacted by Trump Administration cuts to Affordable Care Act (ACA) Navigators and publicity outreach. [Read more…] about As the Deadline for Affordable Care Act Marketplace Open Enrollment Nears, Latest Numbers Show Florida Impacted by Federal Cuts
Secretary of State Ken Detzner Announces Launch of Florida Rocks! on Florida Music Tours
Secretary of State Ken Detzner and the Florida Department of State today announced the launch of Florida Rocks! on FloridaMusicTours.com. Florida Rocks! highlights the Sunshine State’s place in rock and roll history. [Read more…] about Secretary of State Ken Detzner Announces Launch of Florida Rocks! on Florida Music Tours
Florida Legislative Black Caucus Supports Judicial Nominating Commissions Reform
Rep. Bruce Antone, Chair of Florida Legislative
Black Caucus supports move for JNC reform
State Representative Bruce Antone, Chairman of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus, issued the following statement today in support of SB 138 Judicial Nominating Commissions, legislation filed by Senator Perry Thurston to reform Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commission: [Read more…] about Florida Legislative Black Caucus Supports Judicial Nominating Commissions Reform
Naples Daily News Omits Facts in Errant Reporting of Nursing Home Investigations
Statement from the Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Justin Senior:
“The Naples Daily News again paints a demonstratively false picture of the regulation of the long-term care facilities in Florida. Our Agency remains focused on health outcomes, and the goal of any licensure and regulatory structure is to set high standards, and to drive the regulated facilities toward higher and higher quality. [Read more…] about Naples Daily News Omits Facts in Errant Reporting of Nursing Home Investigations
Nelson delivers farewell address to Senate
After more than four decades of public service, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) delivered his farewell remarks on the Senate floor today. [Read more…] about Nelson delivers farewell address to Senate
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Citizens Rate Hike a Sad Result of Deceptive AOB Practice
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement regarding the vote by the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors to increase rates by an average of 8.3 percent statewide. CFO Patronis has two appointees on the Board and appoints the Chair. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Citizens Rate Hike a Sad Result of Deceptive AOB Practice
Coalition Calls on Governor-elect and Legislature for Election Reforms
The 2018 election revealed many serious deficiencies in Florida’s elections process. Improperly designed ballots, broken voting machines, too few early voting days, a continuing failure to provide adequate minority language access to election materials and assistance at the polls for voters with limited English proficiency, improper denial of vote-by-mail ballots, polling locations illegally secured in gated communities, long lines at polling locations, and unfounded allegations of fraud were some of the most troubling problems. These voter suppression tactics disproportionately impact racial and language minorities, the elderly, and student voters. [Read more…] about Coalition Calls on Governor-elect and Legislature for Election Reforms
Gov. Scott Participates in CAMACOL’s 33rd Annual Holiday Food Basket Drive
Governor Rick Scott today participated in a holiday food basket drive hosted by The Latin Chamber of Commerce of the United States (CAMACOL). This is the 33rd year CAMACOL has hosted this event to provide families in need with ingredients for a holiday meal. Governor Scott has attended the event six of the last seven years. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Participates in CAMACOL’s 33rd Annual Holiday Food Basket Drive
