On February 2, 1999 Lena Juárez braved the mostly male-dominated domain of governmental consulting and established JEJ & Associates. For twenty years it has been the mission of JEJ & Associates to provide the highest and most individualized service to its wide range of clients. The privilege has truly been working the halls of our Read more about Happy Anniversary, JEJ![…]
LEGISLATIVE SESSION START The 2019 Florida Legislative Session will begin tomorrow, March 5th, with a scheduled end date of May 3rd. With a new Governor, Lieutenant Governor, new legislative leaders, and new priorities, we can look forward to an interesting and fast-moving Session. Governor Ron DeSantis, and Lieutenant Governor, former State Representative Jeanette Núñez, have launched Read more about From The Capitol[…]
CLIMATE REPORT RELEASED The Fourth National Climate Assessment warns that humans must take action now “to avoid substantial damages to the U.S. economy, environment, and human health and well-being over the coming decades.” The 1,000-page report looks at how climate change is already disrupting life with more hurricanes, wildfires, heat waves and other disasters. Rising Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
Governor Scott Appointments: Board of Optometry Reappointed were John Griffin, Tallahassee, a retired attorney; and Dr. Katie Spear, Pensacola, a practicing optometrist. Broward County Supervisor of Elections Suspended was Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes. Appointed as her replacement was Pete Antonacci, the president and CEO of Enterprise Florida. Commission on Community Service Ten reappointments and one appointment were Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
CRUISE SHIP FALL There have been numerous reports concerning the increase in passenger falls from cruise ships into the ocean. A federal jury has ruled against Royal Caribbean in a case involving a Nebraska family’s lawsuit against the cruise line for such an event. The jury determined there was no liability for the ship’s owners. MORGAN Read more about Legal Updates[…]