Florida Humanities Council Announces Grants for Cultural Programming

From the Florida Humanities Council: The Florida Humanities Council is pleased to award $39,100 in Community Project Grants to nine Florida organizations in support of vital humanities programming. In addition to this direct support, each organization presented a cash or in-kind match with their project, bringing an additional $74,586 to the table which will further Read more about Florida Humanities Council Announces Grants for Cultural Programming[…]

From the Capitol

Summertime in Tallahassee usually calls for a slower pace. However, since the Legislature left the Capital City in early May, the Governor’s Office is moving forward with many of his priorities. The Governor has been busy signing legislation, making appointments and gearing up for an early 2020 legislative session. Florida Cabinet For the first time in history, the Read more about From the Capitol[…]

Legislative Issues

TELEHEALTH Senator Gayle Harrell (R-Stuart) is advancing her bill to allow for healthcare services to be delivered via technology, known as telehealth. Meanwhile, Representative Clay Yarborough’s (R-Jacksonville) bill is ready for debate on the House floor. MEDICAID Bills to authorize non-emergency transportation services to Medicaid recipients by transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft are Read more about Legislative Issues[…]

Issues of Interest

APPOINTMENTS RESCINDED Governor DeSantis rescinded 169 appointments made by out-going Governor Scott on February 25th covering a wide range of boards. He had previously rescinded 45 appointments in his first days of office.  MARIJUANA GROWER BANKING Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Patronis has asked the Trump Administration to use its executive power authority to allow banks Read more about Issues of Interest[…]