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FLORIDA POLITICS
Jason Shoaf's Second Chance Act is Already Saving Lives
"Results from the event prove just how important this newlaw is to the lives of Florida’s student athletes."
WFSU PUBLIC MEDIA
Florida's Second Chance Act Now Requires EKGs forStudent Athletes
“The Second Chance Act is a promise toevery parent in Florida that we will do our best to protect their children,” Shoaf said.
MYPANHANDLE (WMBB)
The Second Chance Act: The Inspiration Behind the Reform
“We realized with Chance’s death that wehad an opportunity to do something, and we didn’t go to Liberty County, thatfootball game that night, thinking that’s our purpose. But quickly as we came home and regrouped, there was our purpose.”
FLORIDA POLITICS
Ahead of 2025 Session, Jason Shoaf Has Wakulla Springs, Recidivism Relief on His Mind
“Among his top priorities forthe 2025 Legislative Session, Shoaf wants to figure out why Wakulla Springs’water quality has been declining, and how to fix it.”
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill Banning Oil Drilling Along Apalachicola River
Shoaf, R-Port St. Joe, wrote the ban bill, which prohibits DEP from issuing apermit within 10 miles of a National Estuarine Research Reserve, or NERR. That covers the final 52 miles of the Apalachicola River.
FLORIDA POLITICS
Gov. DeSantis Kills the Drill, Signing HB 1143 to Protect Apalachicola River Basin
“These ecosystems are alsoincredibly fragile, and we must do everything we can to protect them. I’m notwilling to risk the beauty of our region, our coastal economy or the health of ourenvironment for the exploration of oil. Too much is at stake,” Shoaf said
FLORIDA POLITICS
Jason Shoaf Tallies Wins for Rural Florida, Helped Shift Higher Education Policy
The lawmaker chaired the HouseHigher Education Appropriations Subcommittee this Session, overseeing thebudget for Florida’s colleges and universities. Ultimately, DeSantis signed abudget with $8.4 billion for higher education.
FLORIDA POLITICS
Jason Shoaf Takes Workforce Development, Wakulla Springs Priorities to Legislative Committee Posts
"Adding to that leadership role, Shoaf will also serve on the Budget Committee, formerlyknown as Appropriations, where he will participate in decision-making on statespending for the next fiscal year.”
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY NEWS
FSU Researchers Work to Protect Local Springs
“Wakulla Springs is a North Florida treasure that we must protect,” said State Rep. Jason Shoaf, who represents Wakulla County and the surrounding area. “Iam thrilled that the researchers at FSU are addressing the issues facing thesprings and finding solutions so we can continue to enjoy this natural resource.”
GULF COUNTY NEWS
A Five-Year Journey of Resilience: Community Looks Back on Hurricane Michael
Stuart said thanks to the work of the president of the recovery team’s board, Loretta Costin and contacts in Tallahassee, alongwith State Sen. Corey Simon and State Rep. Jason Shoaf, another $500,000 will be forthcoming in state aid, and with it an opportunity to find families new homes.”
WFSU PUBLIC MEDIA
More Money Flows Into Florida's Ian Response as Recovery Continues From Hurricane Michael
Shoaf says Michael's victims are not forgotten even though the state has suffered anothermajor blow from a powerful hurricane; and when the next big storm is bearingdown on Florida, he says having a plan can be the difference between life and death.”
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