The campaign season is in full swing with the largest field of local, state and federal candidates on the ballot in many years. Some of the increase is attributable to the effects of the Fair Districts amendment, which redrew the congressional and Senate districts leading to all seats being open. Judicial, state attorney and public Read more about From the Capitol[…]
Hurricane season officially began on June 1st. Tropical storm Colin, the third-named storm of the season, made landfall on June 6th making most of the central part of the state a soggy mess. Mild to moderate flooding occurred along the west coast but fortunately, the winds were light. It was a clear reminder that hurricane Read more about Hurricane Season[…]
In recognition of Flag Day, the First Flag Act was passed by the Second Continental Congress on this day in 1777. It stated “Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” The Read more about From the Capitol[…]
The Capitol was busy early this year with the 2016 Legislative Session starting on January 12th. Legislation passed in 2015 that directed the members to craft a budget and consider any proposals from January 12th – March 11th this year. They will follow the same schedule in 2018. As a result, many legislators and staffers Read more about From the Capitol[…]
HB 59 Agritourism – This bill prohibits local governments from enforcing regulations that limit agritourism and expands the definition of agritourism. HB 75 Electronic Monitoring Devices – This bill makes it a felony to remove or tamper with an electronic monitoring device required by a court order. HB 91 Severe Injuries Caused by Dogs – Read more about Governor Scott Signs 15 Bills into Law[…]