Government

Florida’s Cabinet consists of the governor and three constitutionally elected state executives overseeing several boards and commissions, including clemency hearings.

As former Florida Gov. Reubin Askew said, “They don’t have schools for a governor, so I’m learning the hard way as I go along.”

Elected leaders across the state mourned the loss of trailblazing state Sen. Dorothy Hukill. Her courageous battle with cancer prevented her from traveling to Tallahassee during the 2017 legislative session. However, it never stopped her from representing constituents during treatment and connecting with phone calls and social media.

Commence the yearly trek of lawmakers to Tallahassee. On Tuesday, House and Senate members will gear up for the 2018 Legislative Session with the first of six scheduled committee meeting weeks.

Florida has a new Chief Financial Officer: business owner and former legislator Jimmy Patronis.

Common sense. Seems like these days, we could use a lot more of it. This belief drove an ordinary egg farmer and business owner like me to run for public office in 2012.

Imagine you are part of a select group of Floridians barred from participating in the democratic process. You’re in this exile because of a past mistake, a mistake for which you’ve fully atoned, served time, and paid every dime of every fine and fee.

Florida lawmakers face an uphill battle this upcoming session. Recent forecasts paint a gloomy picture with less money available to meet the state’s critical needs. The Legislature must implement cost savings and government efficiencies. Luckily, a simple solution exists.

State senators have a new place to call home. A renovated Florida Senate Chamber was recently unveiled to much fanfare. This historic renovation was the first major overhaul to the Chamber since its construction in 1978.