Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran lauded three counties for joining the Guardian Program to protect their students. [Read more…] about Commissioner Corcoran: We Welcome Citrus, Gadsden and St. Johns Counties to the Guardian Program
Government
PSC Commissioner Fay Named a Fortnightly Under Forty Rising Star
Florida Public Service Commissioner Andrew Giles Fay has been named a Public Utilities Fortnightly (PUF) Under Forty Rising Star. [Read more…] about PSC Commissioner Fay Named a Fortnightly Under Forty Rising Star
Governor Signs Modernizations to Surplus Lines Insurance Industry into Law
FSLA Applauds Free-market Changes for Florida’s Risk Takers
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis today signed into law modernizations to the regulatory framework of Florida’s surplus lines insurance industry. [Read more…] about Governor Signs Modernizations to Surplus Lines Insurance Industry into Law
State leaders turn to Florida Chamber Foundation’s Learners to Earners Workforce Summit to help prepare Florida’s talent for jobs of the future
With talent quickly becoming the economic development tool of choice, Florida is in a global talent war for jobs, statewide leaders attending the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Learners to Earners Workforce Summit said today. [Read more…] about State leaders turn to Florida Chamber Foundation’s Learners to Earners Workforce Summit to help prepare Florida’s talent for jobs of the future
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs 11 Bills
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed the following bills:
- CS/HB 7 – Direct Health Care Agreements
- CS/HB 207 – Impact Fees
- CS/HB 213 – Immunization Registry
- CS/CS/CS/HB 301 – Insurance
- CS/CS/HB 453 – Micromobility Devices
- CS/HB 521 – Wetland Mitigation
- HB 549 – Continuing Education for Dentists
- CS/HB 831 – Electronic Prescribing
- CS/HB 7057 – Corrections
- CS/SB 190 – Higher Education
- CS/CS/CS/SB 862 – Lessor Liability Under Special Mobile Equipment Leases
For PDF copies of the transmittal letters, click HERE and HERE.
Broxson Named Champion of Business
Associated Industries of Florida names Senator Doug Broxson
one of its 2019 award-winners for his leadership on AOB reform.
The Office of Senator Doug Broxson today announced that he is one of eight legislators receiving the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) Champion for Business Award this year. [Read more…] about Broxson Named Champion of Business
Trumbull’s Voting Record Earns Perfect Score
Associated Industries of Florida announces that Representative Jay Trumbull is one
of eleven legislators with perfect voting records on business-friendly issues in 2019.
The Office of Representative Jay Trumbull today announced that he is one of eleven legislators whose voting record in the 2019 legislative session earned a perfect score of 100 from Associated Industries of Florida (AIF). [Read more…] about Trumbull’s Voting Record Earns Perfect Score
Senate Democratic Leader echos calls for creation of Statewide Census Count Committee
With potentially billions of federal dollars and proportional Congressional representation on the line, Senate Democratic Leader Audrey Gibson (D-Jacksonville) joined Senate Democrats in calling on the governor to take executive action in time for the 2020 Census. [Read more…] about Senate Democratic Leader echos calls for creation of Statewide Census Count Committee
Attorney General’s Office Accepting Nominees for the 2019 Human Trafficking Summit Awards
Attorney General Ashley Moody today announced that the nomination period for the 2019 Human Trafficking Summit Awards is now open. [Read more…] about Attorney General’s Office Accepting Nominees for the 2019 Human Trafficking Summit Awards
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Plan to Evaluate Security of Elections Systems in Florida and a Total of $5.1 Million for Election Cybersecurity
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that the Florida Department of State (DOS) and Florida’s 67 County Supervisors of Elections will engage in a cooperative cybersecurity initiative ahead of the 2020 election. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Plan to Evaluate Security of Elections Systems in Florida and a Total of $5.1 Million for Election Cybersecurity
