General Appropriations Act

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Lena Juarez

Governor Rick Scott received the General Appropriations Act today. He has 15 days to decide which of the $77.1 billion budget items he will veto and approve.

Legislative Leaders Work Plan

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Lena Juarez

Our last newsletter outlined the 2014 Work Plan proposals jointly developed by Senate President Don Gaetz (R- Destin) and House Speaker Will Weatherford (R- Wesley Chapel) that highlighted an agenda to address Florida’s most pressing needs. Midway through session, here is the progress on those priorities: EDUCATION Both chambers have passed bills which would revise the Read more about Legislative Leaders Work Plan[…]

Legislative Session 2014: Issues of Interest

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Lena Juarez

Coast to Coast Bike Trail The Coast to Coast connector, a bike trail stretching 275 miles from St. Petersburg on Florida’s Gulf coast to Canaveral National Seashore on the Atlantic Coast, may become a reality this legislative session. While Governor Scott vetoed the funding for this project last year, he has made public comments supporting efforts Read more about Legislative Session 2014: Issues of Interest[…]

Legislative Session 2014: Legislative Issues

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Lena Juarez

New Sports Stadium Tax Credits With Major League Soccer awarding franchises to Orlando and Miami, both cities will be looking to secure state incentives. Backers of the teams are seeking $2 million in annual rebates. The 20-year program would provide funding for construction, operations, and maintenance. Speaker Weatherford announced that he was not in favor Read more about Legislative Session 2014: Legislative Issues[…]

Senate President and House Speaker 2014 Work Plan

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Lena Juarez

Following their success in last year’s session, President Gaetz and Speaker Weatherford recently announced their joint agenda called the 2014 Work Plan Florida to address some of Florida’s most pressing needs. The five point plan includes: (1) economic opportunity through education; (2) a Florida GI Bill; (3) protection of vulnerable Floridians; (4) a $500 million Read more about Senate President and House Speaker 2014 Work Plan[…]