THE VILLAGES, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a legislative proposal to reign in unchecked Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and drive transparency among prescription drug prices influenced by Big Pharma. This proposal furthers the Administration’s efforts to lower prescription drug prices and reaffirms the state’s commitment to assist
Read MoreDuring Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and Florida Highway Patrol Host Roundtable to Highlight Human Trafficking and Drug Trafficking Prevention Efforts
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) hosted a roundtable discussion with law enforcement leaders about efforts to combat human trafficking. At the roundtable, law enforcement officers and sheriffs from Citrus, Pasco, Sumter, and Hernando counties joined together to discuss the importance
Read MoreFlorida Launches 2023 Black History Month Student and Educator Contests
~ Student essay contest winners will receive a 2-year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida officially launched the 2023 Black History Month student art and essay contests with the theme of “Celebrating the Achieveme
Read MoreWhat They Are Saying: Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Relief for Prescription Drug Prices, Protects Small Businesses from Pharmaceutical Middlemen
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis was in The Villages to announce a legislative proposal to protect consumers and small businesses and rein in Pharmacy Benefit Managers through accountability in Florida’s drug market. To read the full proposal, click here. Read what Floridians are saying about Governor DeSantis’ efforts to lowe
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the Board of Dentistry
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Ben Assad Mirza and the reappointment of Dr. Christine Bojaxhi and Dr. Thomas McCawley to the Board of Dentistry. Ben Assad Mirza Mirza, of Plantation, is an Attorney with Mirza Healthcare Law Partners. He is a Licensed Attorney with the Florida Bar and the District […]
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Following Weekend Attacks, Senator Berman and Representative Stark Refile Legislation To Expand Florida’s Red Flag Laws
TALLAHASSEE – It’s been a consistent theme echoed by law enforcement: “See something, say something.” But in Florida, if a family member sees something, they’re actually hamstrung from doing anything because of last minute changes to the so-called “Red Flag” legislation prior to it becoming law. Now, as the number of gun-related suicides and mass [
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court. Javier Enriquez, of Miami, to serve as Judge on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court Enriquez has served as a Judge on the Miami-Dade County Court since his appointment by Governor DeSantis in 2021. Previously, he served as
Read MoreSenator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello File Legislation to Help Assist Seniors to Live Independently
Tallahassee — Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Joe Casello (D-Boynton Beach) filed SB 192 & HB 93, which would exempt the sales tax on home improvements that help seniors age in place. The legislation, if enacted, would extend also to others who may need similar care, such as wounded veterans or persons recovering from […
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Further Prohibits Woke ESG Considerations from State Investments
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Trustees of the State Board of Administration (SBA) formally approved measures to protect Florida’s investments from woke environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), ensuring that all investment decisions focus solely on maximizing the highest rate of return. Today’s updates to the Fl
Read MoreSenator Lori Berman and Representative Cindy Polo File Bills to Protect Children in Childcare Facilities
Tallahassee — Seeking to protect the most vulnerable among us and stem the ongoing push to flood the state with more firearms, Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) and Representative Cindy Polo (D-Hialeah) filed legislation to add childcare facilities to the list of public sanctuaries where firearms are prohibited. Concealed firearms and weapons are curren
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