Florida’s budget forecasts are looking better. Economists estimate that the State will have enough revenue to meet its FY 2012-2013 obligations and to contribute to a reserve fund. Slow State revenue growth is forecasted over the next two years, thanks in part to increasing tax collections and the previous year’s spending cuts. Governor Rick Scott Read more about Budget Briefs[…]
The Senate and House of Representatives will hold its Organizational Session on November 20, 2012 when newly elected members will be sworn into office. In the meantime, the Senate President and House Speaker will be developing their leadership teams. Speaker-Designate Will Weatherford recently announced Representative Seth McKeel (R-Lakeland) as the Appropriations Chairman during his term Read more about Legislative Happenings[…]
Governor Rick Scott recently announced several staff changes in his office. Brian Burgess left his position as Communications Director to head the media relations and communications efforts at the Republican Party of Florida. Melissa Sellers replaced Burgess. Sellers most recently served as the Director of Regional Media for the Republican National Convention in Tampa this Read more about October Movers and Shakers[…]