The U.S. House of Representatives today passed U.S. Congressman Brian Mast’s (FL-18) legislation, the Secure Border Communications Act, without any opposition. [Read more…] about Mast Bill To Help Improve Border Security Passes House of Representatives
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“Before You Vote” Statewide-Televised Gubernatorial Debate Final Details Announced; Planned U.S. Senate Debate Cancelled as Candidates Fail to Commit to Participate
Leadership Florida and the Florida Press Association today announced final plans for the October 24 “Decision 2018: Before You Vote” statewide televised gubernatorial debate between Democratic nominee, Mayor Andrew Gillum, and the Republican nominee, Congressman Ron DeSantis—and any other candidate who may qualify under the project’s criteria. [Read more…] about “Before You Vote” Statewide-Televised Gubernatorial Debate Final Details Announced; Planned U.S. Senate Debate Cancelled as Candidates Fail to Commit to Participate
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $11 Million in Grants to Modernize and Improve Florida’s Bus Infrastructure
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will award $366.2 million in grants to improve the safety and reliability of America’s bus systems and enhance mobility for transit riders. [Read more…] about U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $11 Million in Grants to Modernize and Improve Florida’s Bus Infrastructure
Secretary Detzner Recognizes National Voter Registration Day in Florida
Encourages eligible Floridians to register to vote in the upcoming
General Election by the voter registration deadline on October 9
Secretary of State Ken Detzner recognizes today, September 25, as National Voter Registration Day in Florida and reminds Floridians that the deadline for registering to vote in the upcoming General Election is Tuesday, October 9. [Read more…] about Secretary Detzner Recognizes National Voter Registration Day in Florida
DEO Launches Rebuild Florida, providing $616 Million to Help Floridians Repair and Rebuild Homes Damaged by Hurricane Irma
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today launched Rebuild Florida, a long-term recovery effort, which will provide $616 million to help Florida families whose homes were significantly damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Irma repair or rebuild their homes. [Read more…] about DEO Launches Rebuild Florida, providing $616 Million to Help Floridians Repair and Rebuild Homes Damaged by Hurricane Irma
Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2018 Future of Florida Forum to Feature Florida 2030 Research Release, Women’s Hall of Fame and More
Livestream Available for Media at FloridaChamber.com/ForumLive
Join the Florida Chamber Foundation this week, September 26 and 27 in Orlando, for the 2018 Future of Florida Forum, where Florida’s business community will gather elected officials, legislators, and industry leaders to discuss the issues that matter most to Florida’s long-term future. [Read more…] about Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2018 Future of Florida Forum to Feature Florida 2030 Research Release, Women’s Hall of Fame and More
Consumer Satisfaction Remains High in the Florida Medicaid Program
The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) today highlighted high enrollee satisfaction with Florida Medicaid, as shown by the 2018 Adult and Child Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Survey results for the Managed Medical Assistance program, part of the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) program. [Read more…] about Consumer Satisfaction Remains High in the Florida Medicaid Program
Gov. Scott: Nearly $2.2 Million Investment to Expand Mote Marine Laboratory Ozone Systems, Clay Testing Combatting Red Tide
Governor Rick Scott today announced that the State of Florida will direct a $2,178,000 investment to test innovative technologies to mitigate the effects of red tide utilizing specialized clay field experiments and other innovative approaches for controlling and mitigating the impacts of red tide including expansion of Mote Marine Laboratory’s Ozone Treatment System. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: Nearly $2.2 Million Investment to Expand Mote Marine Laboratory Ozone Systems, Clay Testing Combatting Red Tide
FDOT kicks off “Be Rail Smart” rail safety initiative in South Florida
National Rail Safety week is September 23-29
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Four Rail Office is kicking off a rail safety initiative, Be Rail Smart, in conjunction with National Rail Safety week September 23 – 29. The goal of the Be Rail Smart initiative is to reduce the number of incidents on railroad tracks. [Read more…] about FDOT kicks off “Be Rail Smart” rail safety initiative in South Florida
Gov. Scott: FWC Should Create New Red Tide Research Center, Reconvene Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force
Governor Rick Scott today wrote a letter to the commissioners of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) regarding the impacts that naturally-occurring red tide is having on Florida’s Gulf Coast. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: FWC Should Create New Red Tide Research Center, Reconvene Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force
