Governor also announced more than 3,100 recruitment bonuses awarded to new law enforcement officers JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to deliver $1,000 bonuses that reward first responders and recognize them for their dedicated public service. First responders who received checks today inclu
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Governor Ron DeSantis Expands Maternity and Family Leave for State Employees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis expanded maternity and family leave for Florida state employees. The expansion was approved during today’s meeting of the Governor and Cabinet. Eligible state employees can receive paid maternity leave for up to seven weeks and parental leave for two weeks, which can be combined to provide nine weeks
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces Implementation of Florida’s Prescription Drug Reform Act
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and members of the Florida Cabinet approved rules to implement several provisions of the Prescription Drug Reform Act (SB 1550). The rules approved today increase accountability among pharmaceutical middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). As signed by the Governor earlier this year, SB 1
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Black Diamond Co-Founder Jim Walker Rejoins Black Diamond Capital Management as President and Senior Managing Director
STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Black Diamond Capital Management, L.L.C., a privately held alternative asset management firm that specializes in performing and distressed credit, restructurings and business turnarounds, today announced that Jim Walker will rejoin the Black Diamond senior leadership team, which includes Stephen Deckof
Read MoreVirtual Schools Market Size Will Attain USD 20 Billion by 2030 Growing at 5.7% CAGR – Exclusive Report by Zion Market Research
According to Zion Market Research, the global Virtual Schools market size is projected to reach USD 20 billion by 2030 from its value of USD 11 billion in 2022, at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period. NEW YORK, United States, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zion Market Research has published a new […] The post Virtual Schools Market Size Wi
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State Senator Ileana Garcia to Present Ceremonial Check to Community Health of South Florida, INC. for $700,000 That She Worked to Secure During the 2022 Legislative Session
Miami, Florida — On Thursday, July 7, 2022 Senator Ileana Garcia alongside Community Health of South Florida, Inc. (CHI), will be hosting a ceremonial check presentation for $700,000 that she successfully secured during the past legislative season under House Bill 2905. The event celebrates the expanded funding for the South Florida non-profit tha
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News to Use – Vol 156
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS ANNOUNCES GRANTS PROGRAM DEADLINES FOR THE 2016-2017 SPRING CYCLE Schedule of Grant-Specific Workshops Also Available The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs has released guidelines and deadline schedules for the fiscal year 2016-2017 spring cycle of arts and cultural grants programs a
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Umpqua Bank Names Nicole Bascomb-Green Head of Community Lending
Hire advances Umpqua’s commitment to provide financial products and services that address affordable housing and access challenges in its communities Bascomb-Green, real estate and banking leader, recently appointed by Governor Jay Inslee as the new chair of the Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC) LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Sept. 14, 2023 /
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Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Announces Winners of the 2023 Florida Python Challenge®
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez announced the winners of the 2023 Florida Python Challenge®. This year, Florida had 1,050 participants from 35 states and Belgium remove 209 Burmese pythons from South Florida during the 10-day competition created by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and partn
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FDOT Picks Up More Than 100,000 Cubic Yards of Debris Within Two Weeks Following Hurricane Idalia
~FDOT brings relief to Big Bend communities with cut-and-toss, and debris removal~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted state efforts of clearing debris from roads to expedite hurricane recovery. Since landfall, frontline workers at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) utilized rapid response to support relief e
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