Register to Vote
The deadline for registering to vote is October 6th! Please go here for more information on how you can register and be eligible to vote in the general election on November 4th.
Tax-Free Holiday
Now is your chance to purchase energy saving appliances. Starting Friday, September 19th, qualifying energy Star and WaterSense products including clothes washers and dryers, refrigerators, freezers, high efficiency toilets and water heaters will be tax-free. The holiday runs through September 21st. Click here for more details and to see a complete listing of tax exempt items.
Movers and Shakers
SENATE PRESIDENT STAFF Incoming Senate President Andy Gardiner (R-Orlando) announced several staff positions in his office, with many from Senate President Don Gaetz’s advisors staying. Reynold Meyer will serve as his chief of staff; Carol Gormley as health policy chief; Lisa Vickers as senior policy advisor; Katie Betta as communications director; George Levesque as general counsel; Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Issues of Interest
FCAT REPLACEMENT The Department of Education is rolling out a new assessment test this year called Florida’s Standards Assessment to replace the FCAT. Sample exams have been available for the past month for public review and comments. While daily visits to the website hit over 1,000, fewer than 30 have actually made comments. Thousands gave feedback Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
Senator Altman Unopposed and Welcome to a New Weatherford
Congratulations to Senator Thad Altman (R-Melbourne) on retaining his seat in the Florida Senate. Senator Altman defeated Republican Monique Miller in the primary election and write-in candidate Lloyd Stanton French of Indian Harbour Beach withdrew from the race on Thursday. And congratulations to Speaker Will Weatherford (R- Wesley Chapel) on the birth of his son, Read more about Senator Altman Unopposed and Welcome to a New Weatherford[…]