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Despite significant advances in technology and lowered costs, along with an abundant source of year-round sunshine, Florida continues to lag behind states such as New Jersey in the move to clean, renewable energy like solar power. Additionally, issues surrounding climate change and sea level rise pose a significant threat to Florida. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman Attending Clean Energy Legislative Academy for Florida’s Future
The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) released the following updates on Behavioral Analysis (BA) services.
[Read more…] about Agency for Health Care Administration Announces Sanctions Against BA Providers
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that his Division of Unclaimed Property returned more than $321 million to Florida residents and businesses, breaking the previously held record set in the program’s 57-year history by more than $8 million. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: $321 Million Back to Florida Residents and Businesses in One Year
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6147, the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. This legislation funds programs that promote small business development, reduce burdensome regulations, protect our environment, improve our parks, increase important safety measures, and combat the opioid crisis. [Read more…] about House Passes FY 2019 Interior and Environment, FY 2019 Financial Services Appropriations Bills
Attorney General Pam Bondi, Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, the Federal Trade Commission, charity regulators and state attorneys general from around the country today announced Operation Donate with Honor.
[Read more…] about League Requests Extended Deadlines for SOEs
Today, Governor Rick Scott urged the legislative commission charged with granting spending authority to approve $340 million in federal funding to aid Florida’s citrus growers. Earlier this year, following months of Governor Scott fighting for critical funding and support for Florida’s citrus industry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $340 million in federal funding to aid the Florida citrus industry’s recovery from Hurricane Irma. Now that a grant for this funding has been approved in an agreement between the USDA and the State of Florida, it will be considered by the Florida Legislative Budget Commission (LBC) tomorrow. The block grant for Florida citrus is part of a more than $2.3 billion federal package approved earlier this year.
The U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General (DOT IG) sent a report to Congress today that found lax management of the National Highway Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) vehicle safety recall process.
[Read more…] about DOT inspector general finds lax management of vehicle safety recall process
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointments of Karen Bowling and Candy Holloway and the appointment of Dr. Theresa Graham to the Florida State College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees.
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointments of Bruce Laishley, Jonathan Martin, and Danny Nix to the Florida Southwestern State College District Board of Trustees.
