Miami

Your community can save money and energy by going solar

Your community can save money and energy by going solar

Residents and small businesses in Miami-Dade County can save money and energy by joining a solar co-op. The Miami-Dade Solar Co-op, organized by Solar United Neighbors (SUN), is an installer-neutral nonprofit organization that will provide information to help you understand solar, as well as a direct line to ask specific questions. The SUN team will […]

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Miami

Observing Memorial Day

Observing Memorial Day

All county offices and Libraries will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, to remember and honor the men and women who lost their lives in military service to our country. Here is more information on County closings and a few Memorial Day weekend activities where you and your family can recognize and enjoy the […]

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Florida

Economic Benefits of a Sustainable Agricultural Revolution

Economic Benefits of a Sustainable Agricultural RevolutionHow important is economic viability for the Future of sustainable Agriculture In light of the mounting issues surrounding food security, environmental degradation, and climate change, agricultural sustainability has become a critical topic of discussion. By improving the efficiency and resilience of agricultural systems, sustainable agriculture practices can help to address these challenges while safeguarding the […]

Miami

Participate in the 23rd FOG Roundtable

Participate in the 23rd FOG Roundtable

The Division of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) is hosting the 23rd FOG Roundtable meeting for restaurant owners and related businesses on Wednesday, May 24 at 10 a.m. The 23rd FOG Roundtable meeting agenda will cover: New County Ordinance requiring disclosures on real estate transactions at properties with FOG generators Coming soon: FOG Engineering training Submittal […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis: “Florida is Sending Help to Texas to Secure the Southern Border”

Governor Ron DeSantis: “Florida is Sending Help to Texas to Secure the Southern Border”

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida stands ready to help defend the southern border and is deploying assets to aid Texas’ border security crisis. Florida has over 1,100 assets and resources available including:   101 Florida Highway Patrol Troopers 200 Florida Department of Law Enforcement Officers, in teams of 40 20 Florida […]

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Florida

Governor DeSantis Receives 62 Bills from the Florida Legislature

Governor Ron DeSantis: “Florida is Sending Help to Texas to Secure the Southern Border”

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 31, 2023, to act on these bills.   SB 1438 – Protection of Children SB 254 – Treatments for Sex Reassignment CS/SB 7026 – Higher Education CS/SB 598 – Higher Educational Facilities Financing CS/SB 290 – […]

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Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Sweeping Legislation to Protect the Innocence of Florida’s Children

Governor Ron DeSantis: “Florida is Sending Help to Texas to Secure the Southern Border”

TAMPA, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Let Kids Be Kids bill package to protect Florida’s children from permanent mutilating surgical procedures, gender identity politics in schools, and attending sexually explicit adult performances. For more information about the bills signed today, click here. Kids-v8 “Florida is proud to lead the way in standing […]

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Florida

Governor DeSantis Signs 21 Bills

Governor Ron DeSantis: “Florida is Sending Help to Texas to Secure the Southern Border”

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: SB 144 – Lactation Spaces CS/SB 196 – Guidance Services on Academic and Career Planning CS/SB 254 – Treatments for Sex Reassignment CS/SB 290 – Public School Student Progression for Students with Disabilities CS/SB 598 – Higher Educational Facilities Financing CS/SB 1272 – Educational Grants […]

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Florida

Senator Taddeo Sends Letter to Department of Justice About Voter Registration Fraud With Support From The Entire Senate Democratic Caucus and 38 Democratic House Members

Senator Taddeo Sends Letter to Department of Justice About Voter Registration Fraud With Support From The Entire Senate Democratic Caucus and 38 Democratic House Members

Today Senator Annette Taddeo announced that she sent a letter to the Department of Justice urging them to investigate the coordinated efforts to unknowingly switch voter registrations across Florida. Senator Taddeo sent a similar letter to Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee on December 3rd of last year when her office received the first call […]

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Florida

STATEMENT: Florida Senator Shevrin Jones, First Openly-LGBTQ Senator in State History, on Final Passage of the Harmful “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Senator Taddeo Sends Letter to Department of Justice About Voter Registration Fraud With Support From The Entire Senate Democratic Caucus and 38 Democratic House Members

Tallahassee — Today, State Senator Shevrin Jones (SD-35), Florida’s first openly-gay State Senator, issued the following statement regarding the final passage of the harmful “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which is headed to the Govnernor’s desk to be signed into law: This bill is another stain on Florida’s history, and history will undoubtedly hold us accountable. […]

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