TALLAHASSEE – Seeking to capitalize on an abundance of freely available energy and dramatically bring down costs for consumers, state Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) on Tuesday announced the filing of legislation establishing the first-ever statewide community solar program. The goal is to create at least 500 MW of community solar generating c
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Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Announce Plans for $205.7 Million Opioid Settlement Agreement
Funding will go to programs that prevent and treat substance abuse, including the CORE Network, and establish the Office of Opioid Recovery DESTIN, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis to announce plans for the $205.7 million from the Opioid Settlement Agreement. These funds will establish the Office of Opioid Recove
Read MoreSenator Lori Berman and Representative Anna V. Eskamani Sponsor Legislation to Keeps Guns Out of the Hands of Domestic Abusers
Tallahassee — Today Senator Lori Berman and Representative Anna V. Eskamani sponsored the Gun Safety for Women Act, legislation that would keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers. According to the National Partnership for Women and Families, the United States is the most dangerous country in the developed world for gun violence against […] T
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Southwest Florida Water Management District
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James Holton, Dustin Rowland, and Robert Stern to the Southwest Florida Water Management District. James Holton Holton, of St. Petersburg, is the President and Owner of JWH Properties, Inc, MHH Enterprises, Inc, and James W. Holton, P.A. He was previously appointed to the
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Broward College District Board of Trustees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cindy Kushner, Alexis Yarbrough, and Mario Zanotti-Cavazzoni and the reappointment of Zachariah “Reggie” Zachariah Jr. to the Broward College District Board of Trustees. Cindy Kushner Kushner, of Fort Lauderdale, is a Partner with Crowe LLP. She is the Chair and Founder o
Read MoreSenator Stewart Files Environmental Legislation
Tallahassee, FL – Senator Linda Stewart (D – Orlando) has filed two bills to reduce plastic pollution in the State of Florida. Senate Bill 506 would require the Department of Environmental Protection to develop a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan to implement statewide. The plan’s major provisions would set recycling goals based on p
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Eleven to the Florida Building Commission
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James Batts, David Compton, Brian Langille, Asael Marrero, Bradley Schiffer, Frederick Schilling Jr., and Stephen Wilcox and the reappointment of Michael Bourré, David John, James Schock, and Brian Swope to the Florida Building Commission. James Batts Batts is the Preside
Read MoreIntroduction of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation Would Benefit Thousands of Floridians
Tallahassee — Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Senator Lori Berman (D-Boynton Beach) and Representative Marie Woodson (D-Hollywood) for working with Komen to introduce legislation that would remove financial barriers to imaging that can rule out breast cancer or confirm the need for a biopsy. In 2023, more t
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Holmes County Housing Authority
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Billy “Eddie” Dixon, Vernon Lewis, Jared White, and Betty Yancey to the Holmes County Housing Authority. Billy “Eddie” Dixon Dixon, of Bonifay, is the Director of Client Success for Culpepper Construction. He is the former Holmes County Superintendent of Schools and is
Read MoreWildlife Corridor Expansion Passes First Senate Committee
Tallahassee — Legislation to expand access to Florida’s iconic Wildlife Corridor, by Senator Jason Brodeur (R-Sanford), today passed the Senate Committee on Transportation. Senate Bill 106, Florida Shared-Use Nonmotorized Trail Network, expands access to Florida’s Wildlife Corridor, connecting the corridor to Florida’s Greenways and Trails System a
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