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The latest news on government activities surrounding BAAA and the industry from our Government Affairs Director, Eric Garduño.

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August 6 Launch of Manatee Rental Assistance Program
Posted In: Advocacy News, Coronavirus (COVID-19), COVID Rental Assistance, Member Content - Login,
Date posted Aug 4

Manatee County is launching the second round of their CARES Act funded Housing Assistance Program that helps households financially impacted by the...

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Hillsborough County Rental Assistance Program Launches
Posted In: Advocacy News, Coronavirus (COVID-19), COVID Rental Assistance, Member Content - Login,
Date posted Aug 3

Hillsborough County has launched a new assistance program funded by the CARES Act that will provide households financially impacted by the COVID...

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NAA Action Alert: Tell Congress to Provide Rental Assistance and Not Another Eviction Moratorium
Posted In: Advocacy News, Member Content - Login,
Date posted Jul 15

Congress needs to hear from you today! Congress is currently considering another relief package for people impacted by the COVID emergency. This...

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Resources on New Requirements Related to Human Trafficking Awareness
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Date posted Jul 14

Pursuant to changes made to Florida Statute Section 509.096, public lodging establishments are required to adhere to new requirements to combat...

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Sarasota County Penalizes Aiding Unlicensed Contractors
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Date posted Jul 9

The Sarasota County Commission voted on July 8, 2020, to impose penalties on any contractor who is licensed in the County who allows an unlicensed...

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Pasco County Approves Plan to Adjust Mobility Fees
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Date posted Jul 8

Last week, on Tuesday, June 30, the Pasco Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a plan that adjusts mobility fee discounts for...

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Governor DeSantis Signs Budget, Provides Funding for SAIL
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Date posted Jun 30

On Tuesday, June 29, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the State budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, authorizing spending of $92.2 billion. With line-item...

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Governor DeSantis signs FAA ESA Legislation
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Date posted Jun 25

Important Legislative Update: Governor Signs FAA's ESA...

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Advisory - Face Covering Orders
Posted In: Advocacy News, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Member Content - Login,
Date posted Jun 24

The following information is a resource based on the best available information and should not be considered comprehensive. It is your company's...

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Hillsborough Commission Votes to Increase Water Fees
Posted In: Advocacy News, Member Content - Login,
Date posted Jun 17

On Wednesday, June 17, the Hillsborough County Commission voted unanimously to increase water system-related user and impact fees. Impact fees for...

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Alert: Renewed Criminal Screening Testing
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Date posted Jun 11

The information included in this post is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. For specific legal advice regarding...

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Joint Statement: Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Posted In: Advocacy News, Community Outreach, Industry News, Membership Engagement,
Date posted Jun 5

The unconscionable death of George Floyd, the latest in a series of injustices, has stunned and angered communities across the globe. Throughout...

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