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[…]
The Republican and Democratic leaders in the Senate and House for 2015-16 will be as follows: Senate Andy Gardiner (R-Orlando), President Garrett Richter (R-Naples), President Pro Tempore David Simmons (R-Altamonte Springs), Chair of the Committee on Rules Tom Lee (R-Brandon), Chair of the Appropriations Committee Anitere Flores (R-Miami), Chair of the Fiscal Policy Committee Bill Read more about Legislative Leadership[…]
Last month, Administrative Law Judge W. David Watkins struck down the Department of Health’s proposed rule for regulating medical marijuana in the state. The department will not appeal the judge’s decision and will hold another workshop in Orlando on December 30th to try to develop a rule for regulating the industry. DOH’s plan to utilize a lottery process to Read more about Medical Marijuana[…]
Governor Rick Scott is realigning his leadership team within his office and the state agencies. Julie Jones was appointed Secretary of the Department of Corrections. She previously served as Executive Director of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Mike Carroll was appointed Secretary of the Department of Children and Families. Carroll has served Read more about Movers & Shakers[…]
The General Elections are over and the Florida Legislature has started preparing for the 2015 Legislative Session. All state legislators were sworn into office on November 18th. Senate President Andy Gardiner (R-Orlando) and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli (R-Merritt Island) will lead their chambers for the 2015-16 term. They have selected their leadership teams and Gardiner Read more about From the Capitol[…]