PRIMARY ELECTION Florida held its presidential preference primary election on Tuesday, March 17th. Former Vice President Joe Biden took the delegates for the Democratic Party and President Donald Trump for the Republican Party. ETHICS The House Public Integrity & Ethics Committee has been conducting hearings regarding the operations and pay structure of the Florida Coalition Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
CITRUS INDUSTRY Florida Citrus Mutual Executive Vice President Michael Sparks says the industry, which employs about 50,000 people, is improving. He warns, however, that while Florida is producing more citrus, growers are competing against citrus being brought in by processors from Brazil and Mexico. These multi-year arrangements with other countries were drafted as a result Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
VAPE DETECTORS The Indian County School Board is considering installing vape detectors in school bathrooms. The sensors would be placed in bathrooms and can detect vape smoke. HOME DNA TESTS Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis advised Floridians who may be using a direct-to-consumer DNA test to trace their ancestry that their privacy may be compromised. Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS PUBLIC MEETINGS The Florida Department of Transportation continues to host public meetings regarding the Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES) initiative. Passed by the Legislature and approved by the Governor in May, one project connects the Suncoast Parkway to the Florida Turnpike, another extends the Suncoast Parkway to Jefferson County, and the Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
BILLS IN EFFECT IN 2020 Beginning January 1st, the Florida Highway Patrol began issuing citations, rather than warnings, to drivers violating Florida’s ban on texting while driving. Drivers must also use a hands-free device when using their phones in a school zone or construction area. Additionally, Florida became the twenty-first state to allow on-line notarizations. Read more about Issues of Interest[…]