Governor Rick Scott is realigning his leadership team within his office and the state agencies. Julie Jones was appointed Secretary of the Department of Corrections. She previously served as Executive Director of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Mike Carroll was appointed Secretary of the Department of Children and Families. Carroll has served Read more about Movers & Shakers[…]
HD 64 (Tampa) – The Florida House rejected the results of the general election in HD 64 because there were conflicting legal opinions as to whether or not a write-in candidate had been wrongly withdrawn from the race. Governor Scott called for a special primary election for February 10, 2015 and a special election to Read more about Special Elections[…]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Governor Scott has selected Jim Boxold as the new Secretary of the FDOT. Secretary Ananth Prasad announced his resignation, effective January 2nd, on December 2nd. Boxold served as Prasad’s chief of staff for the past 18 months. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater appointed Michelle Dahnke as Deputy CFO of Read more about Movers & Shakers[…]
2015 LEGISLATIVE BILLS As of January 5, 2015, legislators have filed 204 bills for consideration during the 2015 Legislative Session. Some of the issues under consideration include: A repeal of the provision within the Texting While Driving statute that would make it a secondary offense. The creation of school safety designees who would have the authority Read more about 2015Legislative Bills[…]
LEGISLATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE The Florida Legislature will return to Tallahassee on January 5th for interim committee meetings. These meetings are also scheduled for the weeks of January 20th-23rd, February 2nd-6th, February 9th-13th and February 16th-20th. The 2015 Legislative Session begins on March 3rd and lasts sixty days. Members will decide the 2015-16 fiscal year budget Read more about Legislative meeting schedule[…]