On May 6, 2022, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) posted a Draft State Action Plan and announced the opening of the 30-day public comment period to seek input on the state’s plan to access more than $187 million in federal funding available to assist Florida with Hurricane Sally recovery efforts through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. [Read more…] about DEO Announces Public Comment Period for the State’s Draft Action Plan to Access More Than $187 Million in Disaster Recovery Funding for Hurricane Sally
Government
Mast’s Northern Estuaries Restoration Plan, $100M for Estuary Protection Pass Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
“A Massive Win”: Water Resources Development Act Includes Mast Legislation To Improve
Water Quality, Combat Harmful Algal Blooms, Remove Legacy Nutrients, More
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18) today advanced seven key pieces of legislation to address critical water quality and water infrastructure needs in Florida as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022. [Read more…] about Mast’s Northern Estuaries Restoration Plan, $100M for Estuary Protection Pass Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
FDLE arrests co-conspirator in Operation “NOT for sale by owner” real estate scam
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Kiana Kiara-Alexis Russell, 22, of Loxahatchee on charges of scheme to defraud, money laundering and aggravated white-collar crime. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests co-conspirator in Operation “NOT for sale by owner” real estate scam
Tax Reduction for Uninhabitable Dwellings by Rep. Woodson Included in Taxation Bill
On May 7, 2022, the Governor signed House Bill 7071. [Read more…] about Tax Reduction for Uninhabitable Dwellings by Rep. Woodson Included in Taxation Bill
Trade Association Sues Florida Insurance Commissioner for Allowing Property Insurance Companies to Circumvent State Law
Lawsuit asserts that state regulators approved policy
changes denying statutory rights enacted by the Legislature
With the Florida Legislature preparing to debate property insurance legislation during the upcoming special session, a nonprofit trade association advocating for the rights of homeowners and independent contractor businesses this week sued the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation and two insurance companies. [Read more…] about Trade Association Sues Florida Insurance Commissioner for Allowing Property Insurance Companies to Circumvent State Law
Florida Senate Democrats Call for Secretary of State Confirmation Hearing During Special Session
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Keep Florida Fishing’s Gary Jennings to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
Governor Ron DeSantis has recently announced the appointment of Gary Jennings, Director of Keep Florida Fishing for the American Sportfishing Association, to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Keep Florida Fishing’s Gary Jennings to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
Law Enforcement Safety Idea Sponsored by Rep. Willhite Becomes Law
Last week, SB 1046 – Public Records/Law Enforcement Geolocation Information was signed into law by Governor DeSantis. [Read more…] about Law Enforcement Safety Idea Sponsored by Rep. Willhite Becomes Law
Rallies to take place across Florida in support of abortion rights as Supreme Court prepares to overturn Roe v. Wade
Events part of “Bans Off Our Bodies” protests taking place nationwide
Florida abortion rights activists will hold “Bans Off Our Bodies” rallies in cities across Florida and around the country this weekend. [Read more…] about Rallies to take place across Florida in support of abortion rights as Supreme Court prepares to overturn Roe v. Wade
Statement on the Signing of Cryptocurrency Legislation
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) Commissioner Russell C. Weigel, III, offered the following statement on Governor DeSantis signing Florida House Bill 273 – Money Services Businesses. [Read more…] about Statement on the Signing of Cryptocurrency Legislation