The House of Representatives today passed the Fiscal Year 2019 (FY 2019) Defense Appropriations bill by a vote of 359-49. The bill funds the Department of Defense – including operations, readiness activities, equipment modernization, and health and quality-of-life programs for our troops and military families. It also provides funds for several of Congressman Rutherford’s initiatives that are of particular interest to Northeast Florida. [Read more…] about Rutherford Statement on House Passage of FY 2019 Defense Appropriations Bill
Government
Board of Governors presents awards to State University System Legislative Champions
The Board of Governors on Thursday recognized Senate President Joe Negron, House Speaker Richard Corcoran, and House Majority Leader Ray Rodrigues as 2018 State University System Legislative Champions. [Read more…] about Board of Governors presents awards to State University System Legislative Champions
Massive Nationwide Health Care Fraud Takedown
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, the United States Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced a nationwide health care fraud takedown stopping schemes defrauding Medicare and Medicaid out of $2 billion. [Read more…] about Massive Nationwide Health Care Fraud Takedown
GOP blocks Nelson attempt to extend FEMA housing assistance for displaced storm victims
Senate Republicans today blocked an attempt by U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) to have the Senate take up and pass legislation he filed to force FEMA to continue providing temporary housing assistance to hundreds of displaced families who are still unable to return to their homes in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. [Read more…] about GOP blocks Nelson attempt to extend FEMA housing assistance for displaced storm victims
$616 Million for Affordable Housing and Business Assistance Approved for Florida
Following today’s meeting with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Dr. Ben Carson, Governor Rick Scott announced the approval to distribute $616 million to local communities for Florida’s long-term recovery efforts from last year’s hurricane season. [Read more…] about $616 Million for Affordable Housing and Business Assistance Approved for Florida
SunRail Open House Coming to Kissimmee
This Saturday’s Kissimmee Train Tour is a Nighttime Event
SunRail train tours wrap up this weekend with one final open house before new service starts the end of July. It’s happening Saturday, June 30 at the downtown Kissimmee SunRail/Amtrak Station at 320 Pleasant Street. The event goes from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. It’s expected to be another big draw, as the three prior open houses have seen big crowds. [Read more…] about SunRail Open House Coming to Kissimmee
FDLE Agents arrest Deltona sex offender on 14 counts of child pornography
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Orlando Cybercrime unit arrested today David Maurice Nye, 52, of 1068 Eagles Nest Ave., Deltona, on 14 counts of possession of child pornography and two counts of promotion of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE Agents arrest Deltona sex offender on 14 counts of child pornography
Performance funding gets more competitive as universities crowd near the top
Demonstrating the highest level of achievement since performance funding was implemented, the Board of Governors on Wednesday released its latest data. [Read more…] about Performance funding gets more competitive as universities crowd near the top
Gov. Scott: More Florida Schools Earning High Marks
Florida Department of Education releases annual school grades
Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Florida Department of Education has released school grades for the 2017-18 school year. This year’s scores demonstrate continued school improvement. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: More Florida Schools Earning High Marks
Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court “water war” decision: [Read more…] about Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision
