This week, the President discussed childcare and online privacy in the State of the Union, while the Florida Legislature met in a special session to address immigration and various policy issues. The Governor's staff presented the "Framework for Freedom Budget" to committees, and organizations hosted events to introduce legislative members to their issues. Governor DeSantis announced $275 million for resilience projects, hosted a round table on legacy media defamation, and highlighted a $2 billion tax relief plan for Florida families. No major legislation related to child-welfare was filed this week.

Don't miss the Florida Coalition for Children's 2023 "Rally in Tally"! Register at: www.FLChildren.org

Rally in Tally is dedicated to educating our foster youth, families, and child welfare workers on advocating for their needs with Florida’s lawmakers. We want to offer our advocates, especially our youth, the opportunity to meet one-on-one with legislators and share their stories and experiences. As part of the child welfare system, they bring awareness to the issues facing the system each day across the state.