Former Senator Lee Weissenborn died May 7th in Palmetto Bay at the age of 88. Weissenborn, who represented Miami-Dade in the Florida House from 1963 to 1967 and Florida Senate from 1967 to 1972, is most notable for sponsoring legislation to move the State Capitol from Tallahassee to Orlando. A champion of civil rights, Weissenborn Read more about In Memoriam[…]
CITRUS In March 2016, following approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam permitted Florida orange growers to spray three anti-bacterial chemicals on their trees in an effort to curb citrus greening. The EPA initially approved the use of the anti-bacterials until December 31st. Early research shows the chemicals are effectively Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
County Health Systems Appointed is Paul Myers as Deputy Secretary for the Department of Health’s County Health Systems, replacing retiring Kim Barnhill. Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida Former House Speaker Steve Crisafulli (R-Merritt Island) will serve a three-year term on the board of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida. Florida Park Service Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
PRICE GOUGING In December, three hotels in the Tampa Bay area were accused by Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office of price gouging during the states of emergency declared for Hurricanes Matthew and Hermine. One of the hotels charged 400 percent more than the average nightly rate. All three complaints seek civil penalties, disgorgement, injunctive relief, Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
MEDICAL MARIJUANA The Department of Health’s Office of Compassionate Use starts a week-long tour on February 6th to gather public input for the rules they will write to govern the use of medical marijuana. To attend one of the hearings, see this schedule. Meanwhile, Senate and House members are introducing bills to either implement Amendment 2, Read more about Issues of Interest[…]