On July 1, a number of new laws will take effect in Florida. While not every law affects every Floridian, …
Public Policy
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Tourism funds a significant portion of our state’s budget and contributes to our local economies. It puts 1.4 million people …
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The Florida Competitive Workforce Act holds the most co-sponsors for the 2019 legislative session. House Bill 485/Senate Bill 430 adds …
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It’s week three of 2019’s legislative session. Bills are moving through the process, and committees are working on the budget. …
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Last November, Florida voters added Marsy’s Law into the state constitution to provide crime victims meaningful rights throughout the criminal …
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The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has identified the top 10 most pressing issues legislatures will deal with this …
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Marsy’s Law for Florida, the organization advocating for crime victims’ rights through Amendment 6, recently named four top state leaders …
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The Florida Chamber’s annual Future of Florida Forum once again brought together leaders and activists from across Florida to discuss …
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As Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, I am proud to also serve as State Fire Marshal.
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On Jan. 19, the Florida Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) Declaration of Rights Committee voted in favor of Proposal 96, known …
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Hurricane Irma affected almost every part of Florida in some way. Thousands without power and shortages of fuel and basic …
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Marsy’s Law for Florida, a crime victims’ advocacy group, recently announced they will bring language before the Florida Constitution Revision …
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Voters had high expectations after the 2016 elections when Floridians approved the legalization of medical marijuana by 71 percent. In …
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By voting YES this past August on Amendment 4, Florida voters overwhelmingly voiced their support for solar progress in the …
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Over the next two years, my top priorities are making Florida’s good universities great and stopping harmful discharges from Lake …
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Most of Florida’s new laws went into effect on July 1, Oct. 1 or immediately upon the Governor’s signature. Here …
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There are multiple priorities for the House this session. It started with ethics reform and the passage of the new …
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The Florida Legislature is considering a bill that would bring Florida in line with 30 other states that allow a …
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In spring 2017, the governor, Senate president, House speaker and Florida Supreme Court chief justice will name 36 people to …