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Rick Scott’s Proposal to Get Cruise Lines Moving After Pandemic Gains Traction on Capitol...
Last month, with the support of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., brought out the “Set Sail Safely Act,” which, according to Scott’s office, “will establish a Maritime Task Force, in coordination with a Private Sector Advisory Committee, to address the health, safety, security, and logistical changes needed to allow for cruise lines and ports to resume operations.”
Floridians Now Have 32 New Specialty License Plates to Choose From
“The bill not only brings meaningful reform to specialty license plates, it will raise millions of dollars for various charities all over Florida,” said Bean. “The signing of the bill is the prized reward of multiple legislative sessions of hard work and careful agreements that finally culminated in unanimous ‘yes’ votes on both the Florida Senate and House floors.
Halsey Besherars Offers Update on Status of DBPR’s Network Systems and Services
"On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, DBPR’s information security infrastructure identified instances of malicious activity on state-owned technology assets."
John Rutherford: Time for Congress to Formally Recognize November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month
“While Lung Cancer Awareness Month has traditionally taken place in November, this legislation in Congress would formally recognize its observance during that month,” Rutherford’s office noted.
Ron DeSantis: Florida Housing Finance Corporation Distributing Coronavirus Relief Fund Assistance
First announced by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the $250 million CRF Program was unveiled to assist Floridians impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with rental and mortgage assistance. Through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), these funds are dedicated to assist tenants living in Florida Housing’s multifamily and special needs developments and other affected homeowners and renters throughout Florida.
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Pushes Proposal to Create National Toll-Free Number for Mental Health Concerns
Mucarsel-Powell, a member of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus, is championing the “Peer Assisted Relief Through Networks of Empathetic Resources and Supports (PARTNERS) Act” which will “provide resources and support to those requiring mental health aid by creating a National Peer Support Warmline under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to address rising mental health concerns.” The bill would ensure people who call the toll free number will be connected to a trained peer who will provide support and resources.
AAA: Gas Prices in Florida Have Dropped for 15 Consecutive Days
AAA expects prices at the pump to continue to drop across Florida.
Enterprise Florida Launches Rural Expansion Toolkit to Help Secure Grants
The Rural Expansion Toolkit consists of grant programs including Consulting Services and Site Preparedness in the Rural Communities, as well as existing Marketing and Training grant opportunities.
Florida Colleges and Universities Seeing Fewer Applicants–And It’s Only Going to Get Worse
An Orlando Sentinel story focused on how Florida remains the only state with a public college and university systems that require potential students to take standardized tests. While that certainly is a factor as to why schools across the state are seeing less applicants, there are other factors at work as well.
Nikki Fried, FDACS Ask Legislature for 46 Percent Less Than Last Year
The FDACS Legislative Budget Request focuses on key Department priorities while taking the looming $5.5 billion revenue shortfall projection caused by the COVID-19 pandemic into account.
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Rick Scott’s Proposal to Get Cruise Lines Moving After Pandemic Gains...
Last month, with the support of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., brought out the “Set Sail Safely Act,” which, according to Scott’s office, “will establish a Maritime Task Force, in coordination with a Private Sector Advisory Committee, to address the health, safety, security, and logistical changes needed to allow for cruise lines and ports to resume operations.”
Floridians Now Have 32 New Specialty License Plates to Choose From
“The bill not only brings meaningful reform to specialty license plates, it will raise millions of dollars for various charities all over Florida,” said Bean. “The signing of the bill is the prized reward of multiple legislative sessions of hard work and careful agreements that finally culminated in unanimous ‘yes’ votes on both the Florida Senate and House floors.
Halsey Besherars Offers Update on Status of DBPR’s Network Systems and...
"On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, DBPR’s information security infrastructure identified instances of malicious activity on state-owned technology assets."
John Rutherford: Time for Congress to Formally Recognize November as Lung...
“While Lung Cancer Awareness Month has traditionally taken place in November, this legislation in Congress would formally recognize its observance during that month,” Rutherford’s office noted.
Ron DeSantis: Florida Housing Finance Corporation Distributing Coronavirus Relief Fund Assistance
First announced by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the $250 million CRF Program was unveiled to assist Floridians impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with rental and mortgage assistance. Through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), these funds are dedicated to assist tenants living in Florida Housing’s multifamily and special needs developments and other affected homeowners and renters throughout Florida.
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Pushes Proposal to Create National Toll-Free Number for Mental...
Mucarsel-Powell, a member of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus, is championing the “Peer Assisted Relief Through Networks of Empathetic Resources and Supports (PARTNERS) Act” which will “provide resources and support to those requiring mental health aid by creating a National Peer Support Warmline under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to address rising mental health concerns.” The bill would ensure people who call the toll free number will be connected to a trained peer who will provide support and resources.