Foundation thanks legislators
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Sen. Mike Fasano |
The Foundation is grateful for the ongoing support of Sen. Mike Fasano, who chairs the Budget Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations, and Rep. Richard Glorioso, who chairs the Justice Appropriations Subcommittee.
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- Foundation thanks legislators
- Blackwell receives 2011 Medal of Honor Award for a lawyer
- Self receive 2011 Medal of Honor Award for a nonlawyer
- Clearwater affordable housing units saved
- Passion for public interest law drives Summer Fellows
- How Ashlyn got her sparkle back
- Five new directors join the Foundation board
- Leadership institute equips legal aid attorneys to address challenging projects
- Foundation cuts grant, seeks resources to address funding gap
- Speaking of Justice Home page
Fasano and Glorioso each played key roles in securing $1 million in funding for the Florida Access to Civil Legal Assistance Act during this year's legislative session, although the funds were later vetoed by Florida Gov. Rick Scott.
In past years, the state appropriation has been administered by The Florida Bar Foundation
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Rep. Rich Glorioso |
through a competitive application process to support legal aid organizations working to help Floridians facing job loss, bankruptcy, domestic violence and other civil legal matters.