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News from June 2023

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Governor DeSantis Signs Six Bills

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 29, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills

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Sen. Rick Scott Continues to Fight for Floridians by Reforming the Broken National Flood Insurance Program

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 22, 2023, Senator Rick Scott announced the reintroduction of three bills to reform the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) which would help lower the cost of flood insurance and ensure the property insurance market better serves Florida families.

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Rubio, Colleagues Oppose DOD Taxpayer Funded Travel to Pride Events

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Jun 30, 2023

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has been using taxpayer dollars to fly service members to Pride events in Washington, D.C.

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Attorney General Moody Leads Coalition Of 16 Attorneys General Demanding Ev Manufacturers Keep Am Radios In New Vehicles To Protect Drivers In Emergency Situations

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Jun 30, 2023

Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading a coalition of 16 attorneys general demanding electric vehicle manufacturers keep AM radio stations in new vehicles to protect drivers in emergency situations.

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Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Florida

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 30, 2023

These Florida political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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862 people die from diseases of the heart in Florida during week ending June 24

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 30, 2023

There were 862 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Florida in the week ending June 24, making up 20.3% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Florida declines from Q1 to Q2

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 30, 2023

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Florida in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $378,718, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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Tax revenue analysis: Florida collects $13.2 billion million in sales and gross receipt in Q1

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 30, 2023

Florida collected $13.2 billion in sales and gross receipt taxes during the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA Purchase Loans in Florida average $378,718 for Q2

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 30, 2023

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Florida in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $378,718, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Attorney General Moody Is Fighting To Take Back Public Postsecondary Education System From Unelected Academics

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Jun 30, 2023

Attorney General Ashley Moody is fighting to take back the postsecondary education system from unelected accrediting agencies and return power to Florida’s citizens.

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Governor DeSantis Signs Ten Bills

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 23, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills

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Governor Ron DeSantis Congratulates the Florida State Guard’s First Graduating Class

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 30, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis congratulates the first graduating class of Florida State Guard soldiers.

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46 people die in Florida with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending June 24

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 29, 2023

There were 46 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending June 24, a 4.5% increase over the previous week.

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Governor DeSantis Signs Eight Bills and Vetoes One Bill

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Jun 29, 2023

On June 28, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills

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69 people die in Florida with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending June 24

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 29, 2023

There were 69 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Florida during the week ending June 24, a 2.8% decrease from the previous week.

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Florida: 24 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending June 10

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 29, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 24 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending June 10.

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Sen. Rick Scott to AG Garland: Hunter Biden’s Sweetheart Deal is Breaking the Trust of Americans in Justice System

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Jun 29, 2023

On June 21, 2023, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland slamming the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) double standard of justice when dealing with President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, compared with both normal Americans and those perceived as his opponents.

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Rubio, Colleagues Celebrate One-year Dobbs Anniversary

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Jun 29, 2023

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade with its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

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Attorney General Moody Announces Shutdown Of A Drug Trafficking Organization Peddling Xylazine And Fentanyl

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Jun 29, 2023

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is set to prosecute 12 defendants of a drug trafficking organization accused of trafficking cocaine, fentanyl, xylazine and amphetamine in the Orlando area.

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863 people die from cancer in Florida during week ending June 24

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jun 29, 2023

There were 863 deaths from cancer reported in Florida in the week ending June 24, making up 20.4% of total deaths by all causes in Florida.