TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his proposal to protect Floridians’ digital rights and privacy from Big Tech companies by creating a Digital Bill of Rights that focuses on protecting Floridians’ privacy, protecting minors from online harms, and eliminating unfair censorship. The proposal also bans the use of TikTok and ot
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News to Use – June 16, 2020
FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Quarterly Grant Programs Deadlines Community Grants Program (CG) Graham Winick / [email protected] A quarterly program for non-profit organizations developing community-based cultural programs, projects, and events, such as fairs, parades, neighborhood festivals,
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City Hall, Mandel Public Library to Close in Observance of Presidents Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2023 Contact: Diane G. Papadakos, Director of Communications City of West Palm Beach – Mayor’s Office [email protected] 561-822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771) City Hall, Mandel Public Library to Close in Observance of Presidents Day (WEST PALM BEACH, FL) – West Palm Beach City Hall and the Mandel Public Library will be
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State Representative Ben Diamond and State Senator Lori Berman File Reproductive Health Care Protection Act
Tallahassee — Amid growing uncertainty over the future of abortion access in states across the country, State Representative Ben Diamond (D-St. Petersburg) and State Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) have filed the Reproductive Health Care Protection Act. HB 709 and SB 1036 guarantee a person’s right to access reproductive health care in the Sta
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Signs Three Bills
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: SB 2B – Emergency Response SB 4B – Statewide Prosecutor SB 6B – Transportation of Inspected Unauthorized Aliens Please see the attached transmittal letter. ### Origina...
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May Survey Results – More Financial & Job Losses
Dear Colleagues, Since the beginning of this public health crisis in March, we have been reporting on the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Miami-Dade County’s nonprofit cultural industry on a monthly-basis. We have new, updated results covering March through May. The total financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the arts in Miami-Dade Count
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Tomorrow: Residential Trash/Garbage Pickups for Lakes of Laguna, Jonathon Coves, Foxhall and Charleston Commons locations
February 6, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tomorrow: Residential Trash/Garbage Pickups for Lakes of Laguna, Jonathon Coves, Foxhall and Charleston Commons locations WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The City of West Palm Beach Department of Public Works Sanitation Division (“Sanitation”) regrets it was not able to conduct residential trash/garbage pickups in Lake
Read MoreSenator Ileana Garcia and Representative Adam Botana File Boating Safety Act of 2022
Miami, Fla. — Senator Ileana Garcia (R-Miami) and Representative Adam Botana (R-Bonita Springs) have filed legislation, Senate Bill 606 and House Bill 493, both titled Boating Safety and referenced as the Boating Safety Act of 2022. The legislation aims to provide a comprehensive approach to improve safety along Florida’s waterways for residents an
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Receives One Bills from the Florida Legislature
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 2, 2023, to act on this bill. HB 7B – Intercollegiate Athlete Compensation and Rights ### Originally publis...
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City Commission / CRA Meeting Approvals and Decisions, February 6, 2023
West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Approvals and Decisions WEST PALM BEACH, FL (02-07-23) – Below is a summary of the approvals and decisions made by the City Commission meeting on Monday, February 6, 2023. MAYOR’S OFFICE – Presented a proclamation declaring the week of February 11-17, 2023 as 211 […] T
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