Information about COVID-19 is changing every day. We wanted to share with you some resources to help you navigate through uncharted waters: The Florida Department of Health has established a COVID-19 Call Center that is available 24/7. The phone number is 1-866-779-6121 and the email is [email protected]. The World Health Organization offers a Q&A on Read more about COVID-19[…]
TELEMARKETERS The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has issued rulings on a case originating in the Middle District of Florida. The cases concerned the unwanted and unsolicited telephone calls we all endure. The Appeals Court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs and opens the door to future litigation against telemarketers. RECREATIONAL POT Read more about Legal Updates[…]
Florida Advisory Council on Climate & Energy Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried launched the Florida Advisory Council on Climate & Energy (FACCE). The committee is made up of energy and climate professionals and will advise the Commissioner and the Office of Energy in the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on modernizing energy and climate Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Of the 3,517 bills filed this Session (including 1,634 proposed House appropriations projects, which are considered bills), only 207 passed both the Senate and House. That is 10 more bills than last year’s total. Here is a recap of some interesting bills that passed and failed this Session. Bills Signed by the Governor As of Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
PRIMARY ELECTION Florida held its presidential preference primary election on Tuesday, March 17th. Former Vice President Joe Biden took the delegates for the Democratic Party and President Donald Trump for the Republican Party. ETHICS The House Public Integrity & Ethics Committee has been conducting hearings regarding the operations and pay structure of the Florida Coalition Read more about Issues of Interest[…]