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The Palm Beach Post today endorsed Dr. Barbara Sharief in the race to represent Florida’s twentieth congressional district, calling her “the best-prepared candidate in the race.” [Read more…] about Dr. Barbara Sharief Endorsed by the Palm Beach Post in FL-20
At the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, today the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) submitted a request to Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, to indefinitely defer all referrals to collection agencies for all non-fraudulent debts owed by claimants for state Reemployment Assistance benefits owed for weeks beginning March 1, 2020, through September 4, 2021. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Directs the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to Request the Indefinite Suspension of Collection on Non-Fraudulent Reemployment Assistance Overpayments
Legislation filed today (SB 436/HB 271) by Representative Joe Casello (D-Boynton Beach) and Senator Lori Berman (D-Delray Beach) would bring Florida in line with 44 other states, closing a large and serious loophole in Florida’s DUI Laws. [Read more…] about Senator Lori Berman and Representative Joe Casello file bill to Close Loophole in Driving While Impaired Statutes
The Republican Caucus of the Florida Senate will meet on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. in the Florida Senate Chamber to officially select Senator Kathleen Passidomo (R-Naples) as the President-Designate for the 2022-2024 Legislative Term. [Read more…] about Senator Kathleen Passidomo to be Named President-Designate for the 2022-2024 Legislative Term
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will temporarily close eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) between South Street and Amelia Street as soon as 11 p.m. October 15 to 5 a.m. October 16. [Read more…] about EB I-4 Through Downtown Closing Overnight October 15
In a recent op-ed published by the Northwest Florida Daily News, former state representative and insurance expert Don Brown warns Floridians that the Biden Administration’s tax proposal will lead to a large tax increase for Florida homeowners in the form of a new “hurricane tax.” [Read more…] about Possible Biden hurricane tax increase looming for Florida homeowners
Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier today issued a statement of support for the dismissal of a lawsuit following the passage of House Bill 747 in 2020. [Read more…] about OIR Issues Statement on the Successful Dismissal of Lawsuit Following the Passage of House Bill 747
The Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC) announced the creation of the Melissa Medley Creativity Award, a memorial recognition established to honor the passion, talent, and inspiration Melissa displayed in the fields of marketing and economic development. [Read more…] about Florida Economic Development Council Announces Establishment of Melissa Medley Creativity Award
Connected Commerce Council (3C) Executive Director Rob Retzlaff made the following statement regarding Sens. Klobuchar’s and Grassley’s legislation aimed at prohibiting conduct by digital platforms “that materially harms competition.” [Read more…] about Statement from Small Business Group Regarding the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, Legislation Creating New Restrictions on Digital Platforms
State Representative Dan Daley (D-Coral Springs) has filed HB 6049 to repeal the NRA-backed restrictions on local governments to enact gun regulations. [Read more…] about Senator Taddeo and Representative Dan Daley Re-File Legislation to Repeal Unconstitutional Gun Regulation Restriction on Local Governments
