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Today marks the start of Florida’s annual 60-day legislative session. Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried released a video highlighting a number of her top legislative priorities for the 2020 session. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried on 2020 Legislative Priorities
First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced that the theme for Black History Month in February will be “Celebrating Untold Stories and Contributions of African Americans in Florida” and released information regarding the student art and essay contests and Excellence in Education awards. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 2020 Black History Month Theme and Student Contests
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has allocated $380.7 million in federal block grant funding for Florida farmers devastated by Hurricane Michael, including direct relief for timber producers. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces $380 Million in USDA Disaster Relief for Florida
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services launched the Florida Agriculture History Award essay contest. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Launches Florida Agriculture History Award Essay Contest
Progress Florida Education Institute has launched a social media campaign in both English and Spanish to educate Floridians about self-managed abortion using medication. [Read more…] about Statewide campaign launched to educate Floridians about self-managed abortion
Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Mary Mayhew today released the below video recognizing Mental Illness Awareness Week. [Read more…] about Secretary Mayhew Recognizes Mental Illness Awareness Week
Attorney General Ashley Moody today issued a Consumer Alert warning Floridians about potential charity scams exploiting Bahamian-recovery efforts. [Read more…] about Video Consumer Alert: Beware of Bahamas Charity Scams
First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced the theme and student contests for 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month Theme and Student Contests
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) launched the next phase of its statewide education and information campaign about medical marijuana and the impact of unlawful marijuana on Florida’s diverse communities. [Read more…] about FAMU’s Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative Launches Statewide PSA Campaign
The probability of a Florida recession over the next nine months has increased to 34.2 percent, according to Florida Chamber Foundation Chief Economist Dr. Jerry Parrish, in the latest in a series of metrics-based educational videos. [Read more…] about While Chances of a Recession in Florida Are Increasing, Florida’s Economic Diversification Ranking is Also Strengthening
