State Senator Annette Taddeo will partner with the office of Miami-Dade County District 8 Commissioner Daniella Levin Cava to host a South Miami-Dade Job Fair on Monday, September 24 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Palmetto Golf Course (9300 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL 33157). [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo and Commissioner Levin Cava partner to get South Miami-Dade back to work
Government
Timothy Niermann Named Interim Secretary of Department of Juvenile Justice
Governor Rick Scott today announced Timothy Niermann will become the Secretary of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice on an interim basis. He will be replacing Secretary Christina Daly who is leaving the agency effective August 31, 2018, after serving at DJJ since 2006. [Read more…] about Timothy Niermann Named Interim Secretary of Department of Juvenile Justice
Rebecca Kapusta Named Interim Secretary of Department of Children and Families
Governor Rick Scott today announced Rebecca Kapusta will become the Secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families on an interim basis. She will be replacing Secretary Mike Carroll who is leaving the agency effective September 6, 2018 after serving at DCF since 1990. [Read more…] about Rebecca Kapusta Named Interim Secretary of Department of Children and Families
Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Gov. Scott Appoints Three to Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
Governor Rick Scott today announced the reappointment of Douglas Bournique and the appointment of Robert Lowe, Sr. and Erica Whitfield to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. [Read more…] about Appointments by Governor Rick Scott for Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Senator Annette Taddeo to host extended district office hours on select days
State Senator Annette Taddeo will hold extended district office hours to assist constituents with state agency concerns as well as gather public input on legislative issues on select days throughout the remainder of the calendar year. [Read more…] about Senator Annette Taddeo to host extended district office hours on select days
Nelson honors McCain’s life and legacy
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) took to the Senate floor today to honor the life and legacy of Sen. John McCain.
“And so in that moment you could summarize his courage, his strength, his will to overcome – but here in the Senate we saw a leader who thought that public service was a noble calling, a leader who always tried to do the right thing, who always put the people of his country ahead of himself. An individual who always believed that we, as Americans, can subscribe to a cause greater than ourselves,” Nelson said. “America is certainly going to miss John McCain.” [Read more…] about Nelson honors McCain’s life and legacy
Amendment 6 Removal Emblematic of CRC Issues
In reaction to Judge Karen Gievers ordering the removal of Amendment 6 from the November ballot, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida Patricia Brigham released the following statement: [Read more…] about Amendment 6 Removal Emblematic of CRC Issues
Secretary Detzner Announces Polls Open Statewide on Primary Election Day
Secretary of State Ken Detzner issued the following statement this morning:
“Today is Florida’s Primary Election and I am pleased to report that all polls are open statewide and voters are currently casting ballots in 5,881 precincts. Polls are open until 7 p.m. and voters in line at 7 p.m. will be able to cast a ballot. Division of Elections staff are communicating with each county Supervisor of Elections throughout the day and we stand ready to provide any needed assistance. [Read more…] about Secretary Detzner Announces Polls Open Statewide on Primary Election Day
OIR Receives Annual Workers’ Compensation Rate Filing
The Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) has received the 2019 Florida workers’ compensation rate filing by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), which proposes a statewide average premium decrease of 13.4%. The new rates would become effective January 1, 2019. [Read more…] about OIR Receives Annual Workers’ Compensation Rate Filing
Nelson, Rubio urge Trump administration to protect Florida growers in NAFTA deal
Amid reports that the United States and Mexico have reached a tentative NAFTA deal, U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) urged the Trump administration to protect Florida farmers before finalizing the trade agreement with Mexico. [Read more…] about Nelson, Rubio urge Trump administration to protect Florida growers in NAFTA deal
