Florida’s economy remains strong. The Senate and House Appropriations committees heard a presentation from state economist Amy Baker in mid-October. The upcoming year’s budget will be even larger than the current year’s $101 billion budget due to the influx of federal coronavirus relief program dollars and increased tax collections. For example, July’s general revenue collections exceeded the Read more about From the Capitol[…]
Although the minimum wage constitutional amendment went into effect in January, some Floridians will see their wage increase as the first bump, as outlined by the amendment, starts October 1st. The minimum wage increases to $10 an hour and will continue rising until it reaches $15/hour by September 30, 2026. Other bills that go into Read more about Laws That Go Into Effect October 1st[…]
Northwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board Appointed were Jerome “Jerry” Pate, Pensacola, owner of Jerry Pate Turf and Irrigation and Jerry Pate Design and a former professional golfer; Anna Upton, Tallahassee, managing member of Anna H. Upton, P.L. and general counsel to The Everglades Foundation; and John Alter, Malone, manager of a family-run tree Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Governor DeSantis Appointments: Florida Building Commission Reappointed were W. Grey Marker II, Fort Lauderdale, CEO of Marker Construction Group; Michael Bourré, Fleming Island, president of Bourré Construction Group and president of the Florida Home Builders; and Paul Jones, Jacksonville, president and CEO of W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc. Florida International University Board of Trustees Appointed Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS The six-month hurricane season began June 1st and forecasters predict between 13-20 named storms. As of this writing, we have already made it to Tropical Storm Claudette, which dumped heavy rain on the Southeast over Father’s Day weekend. SCHOOL RENAMINGS After almost a year of debate, the Duval County School Board voted Read more about Issues of Interest[…]