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Staff ReportsMay 31, 2017

GrayRobinson continues to grow its roster, announcing this week that Rob Shave has joined the firm as its director of government affairs. “Rob brings to the firm years of experience in a wide variety of public policy matters, including water policy, property rights, infrastructure and education-related issues,” said Dean Cannon, the firm’s executive vice president […]

Staff ReportsMay 30, 2017

The House released a county-by-county list of budget line items Tuesday, ranging from a $26.8 million loan for a highway project in Alachua County to $64,820 in adult education money in Washington County. Speaker Richard Corcoran’s office dropped the list without comment, but it followed by four days Florida TaxWatch’s annual list of budgetary “turkeys” […]

Staff ReportsMay 30, 2017

The Florida Wildlife Federation wants the Legislature to meet in special session to pump money into the state’s environmental land-buying program. The organization issued a written statement Tuesday to Gov. Rick Scott, House Speaker Richard Corcoran, and Senate President Joe Negron, arguing the Legislature is under a “clear obligation” to finance Amendment 1, the Florida […]

Staff ReportsMay 30, 2017

Hurricane season begins Thursday. Are you covered? Are you sure? Better take a look at your policy, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater advised Tuesday. “For a better chance of a complication-free claims process, Floridians should carefully review all insurance policies to ensure that proper coverage is in place for their home, car, and belongings,” Atwater’s […]

Staff ReportsMay 30, 2017

Consumer sentiment among Floridians dropped in May for the second month in a row, falling 2.4 points to 93.3 from a revised April reading of 95.7. Among the five components that make up the index, one increased and four decreased. “Most of the pessimism in May stems from perceptions about the current economic conditions,” said […]

Staff ReportsMay 30, 2017

The Florida Retail Federation has issued a reminder that the new disaster preparedness sales-tax holiday begins this week. Right in time for hurricane season, the state will waive sales taxes on purchases of emergency supplies starting at 12:01 p.m. Friday, ending at 11:59 p.m. Sunday. “Thanks to our legislative leaders and Gov. Scott for including […]

Staff ReportsMay 27, 2017

In honor of Memorial Day, Vern Buchanan laid a wreath Friday at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Joining the Sarasota Republican, who represents Florida’s 16th Congressional District, was his wife Sandy. “America must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country,’’ Buchanan said. “Our nation owes […]

Staff ReportsMay 27, 2017

The special election to replace Eric Eisnaugle in the Florida House will take place on Oct. 10, following a special primary election on Aug. 15. Gov. Rick Scott set the schedule in an executive order Friday, as Eisnaugle’s resignation from his District 44 seat took effect. Scott selected Eisnaugle on May 8 to replace former […]

Staff ReportsMay 26, 2017

After the Florida Senate failed to consider several names for confirmation before sine die of the 2017 Regular Session, Gov. Rick Scott announced 11 reappointments Thursday to various boards statewide. Florida Prepaid College Board Ambassador John Rood, 62, of Jacksonville, is the chair of the Vestcor Companies, Inc. He served as United States Ambassador to […]

Staff ReportsMay 26, 2017

The chairman of the Constitution Revision Commission has called a meeting of the full panel in Orlando on June 6 to debate and vote on a package of procedural rules. Carlos Beruff said in a letter to members Friday that the panel’s rules committee had reached consensus in some, but not all, areas. “In light of the […]

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Personnel note: Rob Shave joins GrayRobinson

House releases document listing state budget line items by county

Wildlife Federation seeks special session to finance conservation land purchases

Jeff Atwater offers insurance advice as hurricane season opens

Consumer confidence in Florida drops again in May

Three-day disaster preparedness sales tax holiday begins Friday

Vern Buchanan honors Memorial Day by laying wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

Dates set for special election to replace Eric Eisnaugle in House

Without Senate confirmation, Rick Scott reappoints 11 to state boards

Constitution Revision Commission will debate, vote on rules on June 6