American Civil Liberties Union Retiring is Howard Simon as the executive director of ACLU Florida. Simpson has served as the executive director for 21 years and will retire following this November’s elections. Broward College The College’s board of trustees unanimously picked general counsel Gregory Haile to replace outgoing President David Armstrong, who will retire on Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
SPORTS BETTING The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the State of New Jersey regarding states’ ability to allow sports betting. The Court ruled that existing law prohibiting states other than Nevada from permitting sports books unconstitutional. This may open the door for Florida to allow the same. RED LIGHT CAMERAS In a blow Read more about Legal Updates[…]
As we have previously reported, the Constitutional Revision Commission (CRC) met over several months to hash out what constitutional proposals they would be placed on the November ballot. The Commission convenes once every 20 years to examine the Florida Constitution and propose changes for voter consideration. On May 9th, the committee filed its final report, Read more about Constitutional Revision Commission Update […]
U.S. Attorney Selected by President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. attorney in the Middle District of Florida was federal prosecutor Maria Chapa Lopez. She currently serves as interim U.S. attorney in the Middle District, which stretches from Fort Myers to Jacksonville and includes Orlando and Tampa. Her selection by Trump is subject to U.S. Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
TAX HOLIDAY Hurricane season is just around the corner- Already! Forecasters are predicting another busy storm season with a possibility of up to 17 named storms. So mark your calendars! The hurricane preparedness tax-free holiday for stocking up on batteries, tarps, generators and other hurricane items will be June 1st -7th. More details of what Read more about Hurricane Tax Holiday and Recovery Update[…]