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Aug 15, 17 •
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Florida Senate, Government, Statement Release •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on Statement by President Negron on State General Revenue Forecast
Florida Senate President Joe Negron (R-Stuart) today released the following statement regarding the state’s economic forecast provided at today’s Revenue Estimating Conference. “Today’s modest increase in expected state revenues is an encouraging sign...
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Jun 30, 17 •
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Appointments, Florida Senate, Government •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on Gulf County Resident Jason Shoaf Appointed to Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors
Port St. Joe Native Joins Board Tasked with Economic Recovery, Diversification, and Enhancement of Counties Disproportionately Affected by the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Florida Senate President Joe Negron (R-Stuart) today appointed Jason Shoaf of Port St....
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Jun 16, 17 •
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Endorsements, Political Campaign •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on Rooney Backs Albritton for Florida Senate
Congressman Tom Rooney says Ben Albritton is a dedicated leader who will provide excellent representation for District 26 in the Florida Senate. The Ben Albritton Campaign today announced the endorsement of Congressman Tom Rooney, who represents Florida’s...
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Jun 9, 17 •
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Florida Senate, Homepage Slider, Legislation, Marijuana, Medicinal •
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Comments Off on Senate Passes Legislation to Expand Compassionate Use of Medical Marijuana
Senate Bills Implement Voter-Approved Constitutional Amendment The Florida Senate today passed Senate Bill 8A, Medical Use of Marijuana, and Senate Bill 6A, Public Records/Medical Marijuana Use Registry/Physician Certification for Marijuana and...
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Jun 8, 17 •
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Florida Senate, Government, Marijuana, Medicinal •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on Senator Jeff Brandes files legislation to implement amendment 2
Alternative proposal for medical marijuana offered for consideration by full Senate Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) today filed legislation to implement the medical marijuana constitutional amendment, known as Amendment 2, which passed with over 71%...
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May 25, 17 •
510 Views •
Florida Senate, Homepage Slider, Legislation •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on Broad-Based Tax Relief Package Becomes Law
Back-To-School and Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays, Sales Tax Exemption for Feminine Hygiene Products, Lower Business Rent Tax Florida Governor Rick Scott today signed House Bill (HB) 7109, Taxation. The legislation, sponsored in the Senate by...
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May 9, 17 •
597 Views •
Environment, Government, Homepage Slider, Legislation, Pollution •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on Major Expansion of Southern Water Storage Becomes Law
Governor Scott Signs Plan to Reduce Harmful Discharges from Lake Okeechobee Florida Governor Rick Scott today signed Senate Bill 10, Water Resources, by Senator Rob Bradley (R-Fleming Island). The legislation authorizes a significant increase in southern...
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May 8, 17 •
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Florida Senate, Legislation •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on President Negron Discusses Priority Legislation Passed During the 2017 Legislative Session
Excellence in higher education package, southern water storage expansion, juvenile justice reforms, bills to protect constitutional freedoms As the Florida Senate concludes the 2017 Legislative Session today with the passage of the 2017-18 General...
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May 8, 17 •
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Florida Senate, Government, Taxes •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on The Florida Senate Passes Broad-Based Tax Relief Package
Back-To-School and Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays, Sales Tax Exemption for Feminine Hygiene Products, Lower Business Rent Tax The Florida Senate today passed House Bill (HB) 7109, Taxation, by Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland). This legislation,...
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May 4, 17 •
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Legislation •
Sam Sachs •
Comments Off on Solar Tax Exemption Legislation Passes Unanimously
Bill reduces tax burden on renewable energy properties for 20 years Senate Bill 90, Renewable Energy Source Devices, by Senator Jeff Brandes (R-St. Petersburg) passed the Florida Senate today with unanimous support, following unanimous approval of the Florida...
