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AshBritt, Best Buddies Create the Buddy Pass to Support Vaccination Experience for Those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Program successfully running at seven vaccination sites in Florida

AshBritt, Inc., a national leader in emergency management operations headquartered in South Florida, has teamed up with Best Buddies in Florida to create the Buddy Pass Program, which offers support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities seeking the COVID-19 vaccine. [Read more…] about AshBritt, Best Buddies Create the Buddy Pass to Support Vaccination Experience for Those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

President Simpson Marks the Conclusion of the 2021 Legislative Session

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Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) today marked the conclusion of the 2021 Legislative Session, joining Governor Ron DeSantis, House Speaker Chris Sprowls (R-Palm Harbor) and other legislators for the traditional Sine Die Ceremony at the Capitol. [Read more…] about President Simpson Marks the Conclusion of the 2021 Legislative Session

In Final Days of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Senate Sends Child Safety Laws to Governor’s Desk

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Two bills by Senator Lauren Book (D-Plantation) which will reform the child welfare system and correct an information gap which leaves youth-serving organizations vulnerable to adults who have sexually abused minors were passed unanimously by the Florida Senate today and will now head to the Governor’s desk for signing into law. [Read more…] about In Final Days of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Senate Sends Child Safety Laws to Governor’s Desk

Balanced State Budget Makes Key Infrastructure Investments, Ensures Significant Reserves as Economy Recovers

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Strategic use of nonrecurring federal funds, bonuses for pandemic first
responders and teachers – Key investments in child welfare, minimum wage

Senate Bill 2500, the General Appropriations Act, a balanced state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, was finalized this afternoon beginning the constitutionally required 72-hour cooling off period before a vote on Friday, April 30, the final day of the 2021 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Balanced State Budget Makes Key Infrastructure Investments, Ensures Significant Reserves as Economy Recovers

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Applauds Florida Legislature for Passing Landmark Legislation to Modernize the State’s Unemployment System

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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Executive Director Dane Eagle, Senate President Pro Tempore Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach), and Representative Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) today released the following joint statement in support of the Florida Legislature for their unanimous passage of CS/CS/HB 1463 to modernize the state’s unemployment system. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Applauds Florida Legislature for Passing Landmark Legislation to Modernize the State’s Unemployment System

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Eleven Consecutive Months of Job Growth, Gaining Nearly 33,000 Private Sector Jobs

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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity today announced Florida has experienced eleven consecutive months of job growth, gaining 32,900 private sector jobs in the month of March 2021. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Eleven Consecutive Months of Job Growth, Gaining Nearly 33,000 Private Sector Jobs

Coalition of Florida Elected Leaders Voices Perils of Energy Preemption Bills

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Mayors, commissioners, other leaders release letter
in opposition to bills restricting local energy decisions

Voicing their opposition to bills that would preempt local energy decisions,  more than two dozen local elected officials today released a letter to Senate President Wilton Simpson and House Speaker Chris Sprowls detailing how such legislation could have negative consequences for communities across Florida. [Read more…] about Coalition of Florida Elected Leaders Voices Perils of Energy Preemption Bills