May 2023 – Page 6 – Capital Outlook

An open letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis

May 5, 2023

Rev. RB Holmes April 24, 2023 Honorable Ron DeSantis Governor, State of Florida Dear Governor DeSantis: I truly pray that this letter finds you and your beloved family in good health and experiencing the peace of God. Governor, the State of Florida is in a crisis and we are witnessing

DeSantis signs major death penalty change

May 5, 2023

Effective immediately after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill, death penalty in Florida no longer needs a unanimous jury decision.Photo special to the Outlook By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill eliminating a requirement for unanimous jury recommendations before judges can impose death sentences. The

Lawmakers look to regulate pharmacy benefit managers

May 5, 2023

CVS Caremark is contracted to administer prescription-drug plan for state employees, according to a House staff analysis.Photo special to the Outlook By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida After the Senate passed its version of the plan last week, the House moved forward with a proposal that would increase regulations on

House passes renter fee proposal

May 5, 2023

Supporters of a proposed renter fee say it would be an option instead of security deposits for landlords and renters.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida In an issue shadowed by soaring rental costs across the state, the House passed a heavily debated bill that could

CDA of Tallahassee Leon County recognized as industry leader at summit

May 5, 2023

A delegation represented the Consolidated Dispatch Agency of Tallahassee Leon County at the recent Motorola Solutions Summit in Orlando.Photo submitted Special to the Outlook The Consolidated Dispatch Agency was recently recognized for accomplishments in several areas and as an industry leader at the annual Motorola Solutions Summit. CDA Director David

Families move into two new homes

May 5, 2023

City of Tallahassee employees helped with the construction of two homes in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.City of Tallahassee photo submitted From raising rafters to laying sod, City of Tallahassee employees have helped build two more homes for local families in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Leaders from both organizations

Environment, vaccination take center stage on Southside

May 5, 2023

Members of a choir that represented Brownville Preparatory Institute leave the stage after performing at the Earth Day Festival.Photo by St. Clair MurraineA steady line formed for COVID-19 vaccination outside the Bethel Mobil Medical Unit.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Two concerning issues – the

Lawsuits pile up against companies that failed to honor DEI pledges after murder of George Floyd

May 5, 2023

Wells Fargo was one of the most egregious among companies that didn’t keep their DEI pledges.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The aftermath of George Floyd’s murder has led to several large corporations facing multiple lawsuits for failing to meet the diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments

Historic Black church gets land returned from NHL Penguins franchise

May 5, 2023

After more than 60 years, the Black Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church will return to its original location.NNPA Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In Pittsburgh’s Hill District, the historic Black Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church will return to its former location. More than 60 years

Family of 16-year-old shot in alleged “wrong house” incident retains attorneys Crump, Merritt

May 5, 2023

Attorneys Ben Crump (left) and Lee Merritt have been hired by the family of Ralph Yarl.Photos submitted By Lauren Victoria BurkeNNPA Newswire Contributor A family is claiming that their 16-year-old son, Ralph Yarl, was shot twice at the front door of a man after appearing at the wrong home as