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Senate Passes Broad-Based Tax Relief Package
The Florida Senate today passed House Bill 7123, Taxation. [Read more…] about Senate Passes Broad-Based Tax Relief Package
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Three Bills
Governor Ron DeSantis today signed the following bills: [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Three Bills
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Building a Better, Stronger Florida
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis today praised the Florida Legislature for their support of his 2019 legislative priorities, including cancer coverage benefits for firefighters, measures to stop rampant AOB abuse, protections for the Jewish community against anti-Semitism, financial literacy requirements for Florida’s schools, as well as protections for Florida’s law enforcement animals. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Building a Better, Stronger Florida
Attorney General Moody Thanks Florida Legislature for Passing Bills to Protect Floridians
Attorney General Ashley Moody today thanked the Florida Legislature for passing multiple bills to protect Floridians. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Thanks Florida Legislature for Passing Bills to Protect Floridians
Attorney General Moody’s Office Secures Guilty Verdict in Human Trafficking Case
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a guilty verdict against a man on human trafficking charges. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody’s Office Secures Guilty Verdict in Human Trafficking Case
When it Comes to Flooding, Florida’s Risk is Real
All Floridians are subject to flooding – one of the costliest types of disasters
As Floridians are approximately 30 days from the start of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis and Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier are reminding consumers to start preparing now, if they haven’t already. [Read more…] about When it Comes to Flooding, Florida’s Risk is Real
Fallen Officer Road Designations Heading to Governor’s Desk within Transportation Package
Senator Lauren Book’s Amendment Honors Fallen Officers Statewide
HB 385, a bill relating to transportation sponsored by Senator Manny Diaz Jr. (R-Hialeah) and Representative Bryan Avila (R-Miami Springs), today passed through the House and Senate and has moved to Governor DeSantis’s desk for signing. [Read more…] about Fallen Officer Road Designations Heading to Governor’s Desk within Transportation Package
Florida Police Department and Sheriff Start Issuing Victims’ Rights Notification Cards
A recent St. Augustine Record article demonstrates how Amendment 6/Marsy’s Law for Florida is being implemented as intended by a supermajority of voters and is working for crime victims. [Read more…] about Florida Police Department and Sheriff Start Issuing Victims’ Rights Notification Cards
Florida Senate Passes Sober Homes Legislation
The bill is on its way to the Governor’s Desk
The Florida Senate today passed comprehensive legislation (SB 900/HB 369) relating to substance abuse services, including recovery residences (also known as “sober homes”) sending the measure to Governor DeSantis. [Read more…] about Florida Senate Passes Sober Homes Legislation