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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 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 (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
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
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) continues to take all necessary precautions related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Florida. [Read more…] about Update from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Regarding COVID-19
The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) today reminds those with Money Transmitter Part II licenses with an expiration year of 2021, to complete the renewal process before April 30, 2021, to maintain their active license status. [Read more…] about Industry Alert: Renew Your Money Transmitter License Today!
Northbound and southbound general purpose lanes on I-95 near Pompano Beach are expected to open to vehicular traffic this afternoon at approximately 3 p.m. [Read more…] about S.R. 9/I-95 Reopening Near Pompano Beach
Bills that are drawing universal criticism for seeking to ban transgender kids from playing sports in school may cause Florida to forfeit major sporting events. [Read more…] about FL Legislature Risks Losing NCAA Events By Fast Tracking Trans Sports Bans
The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announced today that it has reached $39 billion in contributions to the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF), just five months after reaching the $38 billion milestone! [Read more…] about The Florida Lottery hits record education contribution
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement, attributed to its assistant vice president of state government relations Logan McFaddin, regarding Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of COVID liability protection legislation (Senate Bill 72) into law. [Read more…] about APCIA Applauds Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for Signing COVID Liability Protection Legislation
