SB 1020, the state hemp legislation was signed into law this evening. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried on Florida Hemp Bill Signed Into Law
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Senator Book Praises Governor DeSantis for Signing ‘Andrew’s Law’ Anti-Hazing Bill
An anti-hazing bill known as “Andrew’s Law” in honor of late FSU student Andrew Coffey has been signed by Governor DeSantis. [Read more…] about Senator Book Praises Governor DeSantis for Signing ‘Andrew’s Law’ Anti-Hazing Bill
Attorney General Moody to Host Mental Health and Criminal Justice Round Table in West Palm Beach
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Attorney General Ashley Moody will host part two of the Attorney General’s Mental Health and Criminal Justice Round Table Summer Series tomorrow, June 26 in West Palm Beach. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody to Host Mental Health and Criminal Justice Round Table in West Palm Beach
Update: Florida Forest Service Battling 32,000-acre #SawgrassFire in Broward County
Wildfire’s smoke not expected to impact I-75 travel along Alligator Alley
The Florida Forest Service is continuing to battle a 32,000-acre wildfire in the eastern Florida Everglades in west-central Broward County. [Read more…] about Update: Florida Forest Service Battling 32,000-acre #SawgrassFire in Broward County
Florida PSC Reports Consumer Renewables Increased by more than 50 Percent Last Year
Customer-owned renewable generation installations increased 57 percent in 2018, according to utility reports filed with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC). [Read more…] about Florida PSC Reports Consumer Renewables Increased by more than 50 Percent Last Year
Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Five Bills from the Florida Legislature
Governor Ron DeSantis today received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Five Bills from the Florida Legislature
Senator Perry Thurston criticizes double speak defending Governor’s judicial meddling
Outraged by the double speak coming from the head of the Supreme Court’s Judicial Nominating Commission defending Governor DeSantis’ meddling in a Brevard County judicial replacement pick, state Senator Perry Thurston (D-Ft. Lauderdale) on Tuesday issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Senator Perry Thurston criticizes double speak defending Governor’s judicial meddling
Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Record Investments for Florida’s Environment
Governor Ron DeSantis today visited Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples to highlight record environmental funding in his Bold Vision for a Brighter Future FY 2019-2020 state budget. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Record Investments for Florida’s Environment
Senator Thurston refiles legislation to curb outsized gubernatorial power in judicial nominees
State Senator Perry Thurston (D-ft. Lauderdale) on Tuesday announced that he has refiled legislation which would dramatically curb the governor’s partisan meddling in judicial appointments in Florida. [Read more…] about Senator Thurston refiles legislation to curb outsized gubernatorial power in judicial nominees
Attorney General Moody’s Statement on Governor DeSantis Signing Bill Supporting the State’s Opioid Litigation
Attorney General Ashley Moody today released the following statement on Governor Ron DeSantis signing HB 1253 into law. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody’s Statement on Governor DeSantis Signing Bill Supporting the State’s Opioid Litigation
