Representative Dan Daley (D-Coral Springs) and Senator Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) have filed House Bill 853, and Senate Bill 550, Unlawful Employment Practices. [Read more…] about Representative Dan Daley and Senator Janet Cruz File Legislation to Prohibit Discrimination Against Military Spouses
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Statement from Senator Janet Cruz on Piney Point Lawsuit
Yesterday, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection filed a lawsuit against HRK Holdings, the owner of the Piney Point phosphate plant. [Read more…] about Statement from Senator Janet Cruz on Piney Point Lawsuit
Statement from State Senator Janet Cruz On Governor DeSantis’ Signing Of SB 90
“Governor DeSantis shamefully chose to sign an unnecessary and antidemocratic election bill into law in front of FOX News cameras this morning. [Read more…] about Statement from State Senator Janet Cruz On Governor DeSantis’ Signing Of SB 90
Senators Cruz, Berman: DeSantis Road Show Fails to Provide Elusive Guidance/Safety Guarantees for Worried Parents
As the state’s reopening of brick and mortar schools throughout Florida begins in some districts, state Senators Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) and Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) on Monday called on Governor Ron DeSantis to spend less time on his round-table self-congratulation tour, and more on formulating a plan to keep students safe as the COVID-19 pandemic continues its infection course in The Sunshine State. [Read more…] about Senators Cruz, Berman: DeSantis Road Show Fails to Provide Elusive Guidance/Safety Guarantees for Worried Parents
Senators Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) and Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) call on Agency for Health Care Administration to freeze recent contract award to Deloitte
In a shocking announcement earlier this week, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) announced its intentions to award a contract to Deloitte Consulting, LLC for Enterprise Data Warehouse services pertaining to Florida’s Medicaid program. [Read more…] about Senators Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) and Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) call on Agency for Health Care Administration to freeze recent contract award to Deloitte
Senator Janet Cruz and Representative Dianne “Ms. Dee” Hart Intend to File Legislation to Achieve Police Reform and Additional Oversight on Law Enforcement
In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, as heroic civil demonstrations take place across the state of Florida and the country, Senator Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) and Representative Dianne “Ms. Dee” Hart (D-Tampa) have begun to craft legislation addressing the explicit, systemic, inadequacies in the criminal justice system and policing for Black Americans. [Read more…] about Senator Janet Cruz and Representative Dianne “Ms. Dee” Hart Intend to File Legislation to Achieve Police Reform and Additional Oversight on Law Enforcement
Senator Janet Cruz calls on Governor to close non-essential businesses/issues stay home order statewide
With the number of Covid-19 infections surging and testing data still lagging, state Senator Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) on Tuesday called on Governor Ron DeSantis to close non-essential businesses and issue a stay home order to protect the people of Florida. [Read more…] about Senator Janet Cruz calls on Governor to close non-essential businesses/issues stay home order statewide
Senator Janet Cruz Advances Senate Budget Amendment For Abandoned African-American Cemetery Memorials
As a part of the Florida Senate’s discussion of its proposed budget today, Senator Janet Cruz (D-Tampa), Senate Minority Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville), and Senator Darryl Rouson (D-St. Petersburg) passed an amendment to the Senate General Appropriations Bill (SB 2500) that would set aside $100,000 for memorials to be built at Zion Cemetery & Ridgewood Cemetery in Tampa. [Read more…] about Senator Janet Cruz Advances Senate Budget Amendment For Abandoned African-American Cemetery Memorials
Senator Janet Cruz files legislation addressing bottled water extraction from Florida’s springs
In response to concerns surrounding Nestlé Waters North America’s permit request that would allow the bottled water company to pump 1.152 million gallons of water per day from Ginnie Springs, Senator Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) has filed legislation that would require the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to monitor consumptive use permits for all bottled water companies, ensuring their compliance with state law. [Read more…] about Senator Janet Cruz files legislation addressing bottled water extraction from Florida’s springs
Senator Janet Cruz and Representative Nicholas Duran to Host Press Conference on Insulin Co-Pay Cap Legislation
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Senator Janet Cruz (D-Tampa) & Representative Nicholas Duran (D-Miami) will hold a press conference today at 12:15 pm in support of their legislation, SB 116 and HB 109, to cap co-pays for insulin at $100 a month. [Read more…] about Senator Janet Cruz and Representative Nicholas Duran to Host Press Conference on Insulin Co-Pay Cap Legislation
