“Leading a life of public service, Congressman Alcee Hastings has left his beloved state of Florida better than he found it. [Read more…] about Statement from Florida Senator Lauren Book (D-Broward) on the passing of Congressman Alcee Hastings
Government
Florida House Judiciary Committee to Consider Alimony Modernization Legislation
MEDIA ADVISORY
The Florida House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday is scheduled to consider legislation needed to modernize Florida’s obsolete alimony law and make it consistent with the law in 44 other states. [Read more…] about Florida House Judiciary Committee to Consider Alimony Modernization Legislation
SunRail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting April 14, 2021
The Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, April 14, at 2 p.m. via teleconference. [Read more…] about SunRail Technical Advisory Committee Meeting April 14, 2021
Mast, Harrell, Overdorf Urge Army Corps To Permanently End Discharges From Lake Okeechobee To St. Lucie
Army Corps Analysis Found Regulatory Discharges
To St. Lucie Unnecessary For Flood Control
U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18), State Senator Gayle Harrell (FL-25) and State Representative Toby Overdorf (FL-83) today urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to eliminate regulatory discharges from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie as part of the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM). [Read more…] about Mast, Harrell, Overdorf Urge Army Corps To Permanently End Discharges From Lake Okeechobee To St. Lucie
Get “Egg-cited” for four new Scratch-Off games from the Florida Lottery
The Florida Lottery today is excited to debut four new Scratch-Off games! [Read more…] about Get “Egg-cited” for four new Scratch-Off games from the Florida Lottery
Florida Sports Organizations Join Growing Opposition To Anti-Trans Youth Sports Ban
Miami Heat, eSports giant Misfits Gaming, NCAA Decry Discriminatory Legislation
The Miami Heat and the eSport giant Misfits Gaming have joined the growing list of sports leaders and business organizations condemning bans that would prevent transgender children from playing sports in school. [Read more…] about Florida Sports Organizations Join Growing Opposition To Anti-Trans Youth Sports Ban
Florida Ports Council Issues Statement Following House Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Preemption of Seaport Regulations (HB 267)
Florida Ports Council Vice President of Governmental Affairs Michael Rubin, testified today on behalf of Florida’s seaports during the House Local Administration and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee. [Read more…] about Florida Ports Council Issues Statement Following House Local Administration & Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Preemption of Seaport Regulations (HB 267)
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Proposal of $1,000 Bonuses for Florida’s Principals and Teachers
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced a proposal to provide $1,000 bonuses to public school principals and full-time classroom teachers for grades Pre-K through 12th grade in Florida. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Proposal of $1,000 Bonuses for Florida’s Principals and Teachers
Proposals to Repeal Florida’s No-Fault Auto Insurance System Could Increase Costs Up to $876 for 40 Percent of Florida Drivers
Proposals (House Bill 719 and Senate Bill 54) to eliminate Florida’s existing no-fault auto insurance system and replace it with a mandatory bodily injury coverage system are projected to have a significant financial impact on low-income drivers who purchase low coverage limits, according to the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA). [Read more…] about Proposals to Repeal Florida’s No-Fault Auto Insurance System Could Increase Costs Up to $876 for 40 Percent of Florida Drivers
Florida’s big government approach to tackling big tech is not mindful of consumers, small businesses that rely on their tools
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
In a recent opinion piece published in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Steve Pociask, President of the American Consumer Institute, responds to the recent attack on ‘big tech’ by Florida leaders. [Read more…] about Florida’s big government approach to tackling big tech is not mindful of consumers, small businesses that rely on their tools
