Tallahassee — The Senate Committee on Rules today unanimously approved two bills, by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence as well as the employees and volunteers of domestic violence shelters.     Senate Bill 70 provides a new criminal offense to further protect the locations of the Department of Childre

Governor proposes a $4 billion investment, which will be leveraged for a total of $7 billion, to expedite projects that will alleviate congestion and prioritize safety AUBURNDALE, Fla. — Today, Governor DeSantis announced the Moving Florida Forward initiative to expedite transportation projects over the next four years. If passed by the legislature

Tallahassee — The Senate Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs today unanimously approved Senate Bill 1526, by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), to help ensure young adults who have aged out of foster care continue to be provided coverage in Medicaid until age 26.     Senate Bill 1526 directs the Department of Children and […] The post L

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Leah Valenti as Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections. Leah Valenti Valenti, of Port Charlotte, is the External Affairs Manager for TECO Peoples Gas. She previously served as the Southwest Florida District Director to Senator Rick Scott and District Director to Congres

Tallahassee — The Florida Senate today approved two bills, by Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami), to heighten protections for victims of domestic violence as well as the employees and domestic violence advocates of domestic violence shelters.     “Today, the Florida Senate voted to stand with survivors of domestic abuse and the heroes working every da