The JEJ Team recently went on a hike near St. Marks as part of the Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition. The Florida Wildlife Corridor is a conservation advocacy organization focused on connecting, protecting and restoring corridors of conserved lands and waters essential for the survival of Florida’s diverse wildlife. Though the hike was a little chilly Read more about Florida Wildlife Corridor[…]
MEDICAL MARIJUANA The Florida Department of Health released proposed rules on January 16th regarding the growing, processing and dispensing of medical marijuana. The DOH had originally suggested using a lottery system to designate the nurseries allowed to grow the plant. After an administrative judge threw out that proposal, the DOH released a new proposed rule where Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY In December, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater announced that since 2001, $900 million in unclaimed property has been returned to its rightful owner. The program currently holds unclaimed property accounts valued at more than $1 billion, which includes funds from dormant accounts in financial institutions, insurance and utility companies, securities and trust holdings. Unclaimed Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
HEALTH CARE EXCHANGE The second enrollment period for HealthCare.gov opened on November 15th. In Florida, fourteen companies offer medical insurance plans. Thus far, approximately one-half of the enrollees are returning customers. The deadline for obtaining coverage effective January 1st was December 15th, but consumers have until February 15th to elect coverage starting at a later Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
GROWTH IN GENERAL REVENUES State economists have updated their general revenue figures in preparation for the 2015 Legislative Session. The figures, last reported in August, estimate an additional $70 million for the coffers. This increase will push the projected surplus to over $400 million. STATE PENSION REFORM House Speaker Steve Crisafulli announced his support to Read more about Issues of Interest[…]