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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
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today joined a bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives to wash the Vietnam Veterans Memorial by hand to show respect and gratitude for Vietnam veterans. [Read more…] about Mast Joins Bipartisan Group To Handwash Vietnam Veterans Memorial
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18)’s South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act passed the House Science, Space and Technology Committee on Wednesday. [Read more…] about Mast Bill To Combat Harmful Algal Blooms Advances
