Legislation sponsored by State Senator Bobby Powell, Jr. (D-West Palm Beach) and State Representative David Silvers (D-West Palm Beach) boosting vital mental health care for Florida’s youth is now heading to the governor’s desk for signature following unanimous passage in both the Senate and House this week. [Read more…] about Bills to Improve Florida’s Mental Health Treatment and Services Clear House and Senate with Unanimous Support
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Gov. Scott: $29 Million Investment will Continue to Grow Jobs Across Florida
Governor Rick Scott today announced four awards for more than $29 million in funding from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: $29 Million Investment will Continue to Grow Jobs Across Florida
Florida Private-Sector Job Creation Numbers
Gov. Scott: Orlando Created 315,400 New
Private-Sector Jobs Since Dec. 2010
Governor Rick Scott today announced that November 2018 marked 44 consecutive months of the Orlando area having the highest job creation in the state, adding 60,800 new private-sector jobs in the past year, making the total number of new private-sector jobs created in the Orlando area 315,400 since December 2010. [Read more…] about Florida Private-Sector Job Creation Numbers
Community Health Centers provide Florida’s children health services, even without insurance
By Andrew Behrman
President & CEO
Florida Association of Community Health Centers
Floridians recently were surprised to learn that last year the number of children uninsured in our state increased for the first time since tracking began a decade ago. According to a recent report released by Georgetown University’s Center for Children and Families, the share of Florida children without insurance coverage rose from 6.6 percent to 7.3 percent. [Read more…] about Community Health Centers provide Florida’s children health services, even without insurance
Senator Lori Berman Attending Clean Energy Legislative Academy for Florida’s Future
Preparing for Florida’s Energy Future
Despite significant advances in technology and lowered costs, along with an abundant source of year-round sunshine, Florida continues to lag behind states such as New Jersey in the move to clean, renewable energy like solar power. Additionally, issues surrounding climate change and sea level rise pose a significant threat to Florida. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman Attending Clean Energy Legislative Academy for Florida’s Future
Nelson calls for hearing on Florida fuel reserve bill
The Florida Fuel Reserve Bill
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) today urged Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee leaders to hold a hearing on legislation he filed last fall in the wake of Hurricane Irma that would require the federal government to set up fuel reserves on Florida’s east and west coasts that could be used in the event of another major storm hitting the state. [Read more…] about Nelson calls for hearing on Florida fuel reserve bill
Gov. Scott Proclaims June 12 as Pulse Remembrance Day in Florida
Governor Rick Scott today proclaimed June 12th as Pulse Remembrance Day in Florida in recognition of the 49 innocent lives lost in the horrific attack on Pulse Nightclub on June 12th, 2016. Gov. Scott is asking all Florida residents to pause for a moment of silence at 9:00 a.m. and is directing all state flags in Florida to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, June 12th, 2018. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Proclaims June 12 as Pulse Remembrance Day in Florida
Gov. Scott to Make Major Announcement Regarding Florida’s Safe Communities
MEDIA ADVISORY
Tomorrow, May 22nd, Governor Scott will make a major announcement regarding Florida’s safe communities and FDLE’s 2017 unified crime report. In 2016, Florida reached a 46-year low in crime rate.
WHAT: Press Conference
WHEN: 9:00 AM
WHERE: Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
501 E. Bay Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
The Washington Economics Group: Amendment 4 to Result in Positive Economic Impacts For Florida
MEDIA ADVISORY
The Washington Economics Group will announce the findings of an economic study, which affirms that restoring the eligibility to vote for Floridians who have made past mistakes would result in positive economic impacts to Florida taxpayers. Dr. J. Antonio Villamil of The Washington Economics Group, who authored the study, will be available to media to announce the major impacts:
WHO: Dr. J. Antonio Villamil, Senior Advisor, The Washington Economics Group
Jackie Lee, Campaign Manager, Second Chances Campaign
WHEN: Thursday, May 17th at 10:00AM
WHERE: RSVP to press@ffafd.org to receive the call-in information
Amendment 4 restores the eligibility to vote of Floridians with felony convictions only after they complete all terms of their sentence and pay their full debt to society – including parole, probation, and restitution, if imposed by a judge. Those convicted of murder or felony sexual offenses will not be eligible under Amendment 4.
To learn more about the Second Chances Campaign, please visit SecondChancesFL.org.
Pd. pol. adv. paid for by Floridians for a Fair Democracy, Inc.
Gov. Scott Proclaims Monday as Florida’s Celebration of Israel’s 70th Independence Day
Ahead of his planned visit to Israel, Gov. Scott proclaimed Monday as Florida’s Celebration of Israel’s 70th Independence Day, recognizing the close relationship between Israel and Florida. To read the proclamation, click HERE.
As announced on May 4, Governor Rick Scott will travel to Israel for the May 14 opening of the new United States Embassy in Jerusalem. The trip will mark the Governor’s third official visit to Israel. The most recent visit was in December 2017 where the Governor expressed his full support of moving the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. To view video of the Governor at the Western Wall expressing his support, click HERE.
On Sunday, May 13, Governor Scott will attend a dinner with the Friends of Zion Museum honoring the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.
On Monday, May 14, Governor Scott will attend the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. Before the opening, Governor Scott will attend a breakfast hosted by the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America. A more detailed schedule will be released soon.
