FDLE Commissioner Rick Swearingen hosted law enforcement leaders from eight southern states to discuss ways to better combat the increased crime coming from the U.S.-Mexico border. [Read more…] about FDLE hosts Southwest Border Summit
Soup Du Jour
New Women in Emergency Management Initiative Launches
“Women in the Field” to Support More Women in the Industry
Brittany Perkins Castillo, CEO of AshBritt, today launched WTFem (Women in the Field of Emergency Management) to encourage more women nationwide to consider a career in emergency management and provide resources to support their careers. [Read more…] about New Women in Emergency Management Initiative Launches
OFR Announces Top Investor Threats for 2022
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today reminds Floridians to be aware of investment scams and top investor threats when making an investment decision. [Read more…] about OFR Announces Top Investor Threats for 2022
Florida Legislative Black Caucus Elects New Leadership Team, Led by Representative Kamia Brown as Chairwoman
On March 7, 2022, the Florida Legislative Black Caucus elected their 2022-2024 leadership team, led by Representative Kamia Brown (D-Ocoee) as their new Chairwoman. [Read more…] about Florida Legislative Black Caucus Elects New Leadership Team, Led by Representative Kamia Brown as Chairwoman
Senate President Wilton Simpson’s Statement on the 2022 Legislative Session
Florida Senate President Wilton Simpson (R-Trilby) today offered the following statement on the 2022 Legislative Session. [Read more…] about Senate President Wilton Simpson’s Statement on the 2022 Legislative Session
Senate Takes Up Broad-Based Tax Relief for Florida’s Families
Tax Holidays for Gas, Back-To-School, Disaster Preparedness, Freedom Week, Energy Star Appliances, Tools – Tax-Free Baby Diapers, Clothes, Shoes, Books; Property Tax Refunds for Surfside Condo Collapse
The Florida Senate today considered House Bill 7071, Taxation, which delivers $658 million in broad-based tax savings to families across the state, with a focus on long- and short-term sales tax relief. [Read more…] about Senate Takes Up Broad-Based Tax Relief for Florida’s Families
Balanced State Budget Invests in Education, Infrastructure, Historic State Reserves
Key investments in public safety, education and environmental infrastructure –
Historic per-student funding, $1 billion toward $15/hour wage
House Bill 5001, 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 Monday, March 14. [Read more…] about Balanced State Budget Invests in Education, Infrastructure, Historic State Reserves
Industry Alert: Cybersecurity Resources
Strong cybersecurity measures are critically important and vulnerabilities present risks to businesses and their infrastructure. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Cybersecurity Resources
Veteran Suicide Prevention Legislation Passes the Florida House
The Florida House today unanimously passed Senate Bill 1712, the Veteran Suicide Prevention Training Pilot Program, sponsored by State Senator Danny Burgess (R-Zephyrhills) and State Representative Ben Diamond (D-St. Petersburg). [Read more…] about Veteran Suicide Prevention Legislation Passes the Florida House
Florida House Passes Bill Requiring Greater Transparency from State on Medicaid Managed Care Plan Data
HB 855 would require the Agency for Health Care Administration to report data broken down by race, ethnicity, and other demographics-a key strategy to addressing treatment disparities. [Read more…] about Florida House Passes Bill Requiring Greater Transparency from State on Medicaid Managed Care Plan Data
