The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) and Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) are excited to announce the recent approval of $502.7 million in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) funding to be distributed to providers. [Read more…] about APD Home and Community-Based Care Providers to Receive $502.7 Million to Benefit Floridians with Disabilities
Soup Du Jour
Increased Protections for Unborn Children Signed Into Law
HB 5 prohibits abortion after 15 weeks, expands programs to reduce fetal and infant deaths
House Bill 5, Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality, sponsored in the Senate by Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland), was signed into law today by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. [Read more…] about Increased Protections for Unborn Children Signed Into Law
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Increase Support for Foster Parents and Former Foster Youth
Governor Ron DeSantis today was joined by foster families and legislative leaders to sign Senate Bill 7034, furthering Florida’s support for foster families. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Increase Support for Foster Parents and Former Foster Youth
Mast Introduces Bill to Stop Toxic Discharges, Combat Harmful Algal Blooms
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today introduced legislation, The Northern Estuaries Restoration Plan (NERP), to force the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to take action to address harmful algal blooms and end the toxic discharges that continue to plague the northern estuaries. [Read more…] about Mast Introduces Bill to Stop Toxic Discharges, Combat Harmful Algal Blooms
Increased Benefits for Foster Families, Caregivers Who Are Relatives Signed Into Law
SB 7034 increases child care subsidy, expands tuition waiver
Senate Bill 7034, Child Welfare, by the Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs, chaired by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), was signed into law today by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. [Read more…] about Increased Benefits for Foster Families, Caregivers Who Are Relatives Signed Into Law
Representative Woodson’s Homeless Youth Bill Signed into Law
House Bill (HB) 1577 – Homeless Youth, sponsored by State Representative Marie Woodson (D-Hollywood), was signed into law by Governor DeSantis earlier this week. [Read more…] about Representative Woodson’s Homeless Youth Bill Signed into Law
LeadingAge Florida Applauds Governor for Signing No Patient Left Alone Act
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed SB 988 into law, ensuring that visitation will be available to residents in Florida’s long-term care facilities. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Applauds Governor for Signing No Patient Left Alone Act
State Partners Highlight Importance of Healthy Child Development
DCF Secretary Shevaun Harris and others join in kickoff
event marking April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris was today joined by state leaders and child welfare advocates to highlight the importance of healthy child development and supporting families during the Child Abuse Prevention Month kickoff event at the Historic Florida Capitol. [Read more…] about State Partners Highlight Importance of Healthy Child Development
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity Milestone: More Than 25,000 Floridians Served
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity has now provided family-centered assistance to more than 25,000 Floridians to help them achieve economic sufficiency. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Hope Florida – A Pathway to Prosperity Milestone: More Than 25,000 Floridians Served
Industry Alert: Money Transmitter License Renewals
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today reminds Money Transmitter Part II licensees with an expiration year of 2022, to complete the renewal process before May 2, 2022, to maintain their active license status. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Money Transmitter License Renewals
