Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today addressed reporters and editors at the annual Florida Associated Press Legislative Preview. [Read more…] about Remarks by Commissioner Fried at Florida Associated Press Day
Informational Open House on Improvements at the John Young Parkway and Pleasant Hill Road Intersection in Osceola County
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is holding an informational open house regarding an interim improvement study of the intersection of John Young Parkway (U.S. 17-92 and State Road 600) and Pleasant Hill Road in Poinciana. [Read more…] about Informational Open House on Improvements at the John Young Parkway and Pleasant Hill Road Intersection in Osceola County
Campaign Urges Funding for Floridians with Disabilities
The iBudget Waiver – Florida’s only public health insurance program for individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities – provides essential and critical services to nearly 35,000 Floridians. [Read more…] about Campaign Urges Funding for Floridians with Disabilities
UNF Ranked in Top Five Colleges for Financial Planning Nationwide
The University of North Florida’s Coggin College of Business ranked No. 5 among the 48 Top-Ranked Colleges for Financial Planning by Wealth Management magazine. [Read more…] about UNF Ranked in Top Five Colleges for Financial Planning Nationwide
Governor Ron DeSantis to Participate in AP Legislative Preview Day
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Governor Ron DeSantis will participate in AP Legislative Preview Day on Tuesday, October 29th, 2019. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis to Participate in AP Legislative Preview Day
CFO Jimmy Patronis Gives Remarks at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Florida Forum
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis today spoke at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Florida Forum on cybersecurity and fraud, our state’s economy, consumer protection measures, and supporting a culture of innovation in Florida. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis Gives Remarks at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Florida Forum
Suddath Appoints Jana Lowenstein as Director of Business Development
Industry veteran will lead Suddath business development in the Midwest
Suddath, a foremost global transportation, relocation and logistics company, today announced the appointment of Jana Lowenstein as director of business development in the Midwestern United States. [Read more…] about Suddath Appoints Jana Lowenstein as Director of Business Development
Items to watch for the upcoming Board of Governors’ meeting
Accountability Plan: The Board will consider approval of its 2019 System Accountability Plan, which compiles data from all 12 institutions to track the System’s progress toward the goals in the Board’s 2025 Strategic Plan. [Read more…] about Items to watch for the upcoming Board of Governors’ meeting
Senator José Javier Rodríguez files gun safety legislation
Continuing his fight for common sense gun safety reforms, Senator José Javier Rodríguez (D-Miami), has filed two gun safety reform proposals ahead of the 2020 session that will greatly enhance public safety in our communities.
If enacted into law, SB 548 would close the online and private sales loopholes by requiring gun purchases go through licensed dealers who would conduct the background check.
Additionally, SB 586 calls for buyers and sellers of firearms to pass a background check by limiting such transactions to concealed carry permit holders.
“We need universal background checks on the sale of firearms,” stated Senator José Javier Rodríguez. “In addition to cosponsoring gun safety reforms proposed by my colleagues, two commonsense bills I have filed would close loopholes in our background checks system and give law enforcement the tools they need to identify someone who fails a background check.”
Senator José Javier Rodríguez is also co-sponsoring these pieces of gun safety legislation:
- SB 134. Preemption of Firearms and Ammunition by Senator Lauren Book
- SB 266, Safe Storage of Loaded Firearms, introduced by Senator Gary Farmer
- SB 270, Sale and Delivery of Firearms, introduced by Senator Gary Farmer
- SB 310, Three-Dimensional Printed Firearms, introduced by Senator Linda Stewart
- SB 398, Concealed Weapons and Firearms, introduced by Senator Lori Berman
- SB 428, Prohibited Places for Weapons and Firearms, introduced by Senator Oscar Braynon
Board of Governors’ Office of Inspector General seeks accreditation status
To enhance accountability and bring its investigative function up to the next level, the Board of Governors’ Office of Inspector General is seeking an accredited status from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation. [Read more…] about Board of Governors’ Office of Inspector General seeks accreditation status
