Category: Florida Legislative News
Aug 21, 2007
Click on a headline to read the complete story: Â Crist may bet state budget on gambling A deal with the Seminole Tribe could offer relief, he says. TALLAHASSEE – As the political odds increasingly favor Las Vegas-style gambling on …
Aug 21, 2007
The Florida House of Representatives and Senate have released block calendars for the week of August 27-31. Copies of each are attached for your review. A tentative Senate calendar for September 10-11 can be viewed by clicking here. Should you …
Aug 20, 2007
Click on a headline to read the complete story: Â Editorial:Â Back to the cutting room Schools start this week in a state of financial uncertainty. Not only are the budget increases passed by the Legislature in March not what …
Aug 20, 2007
The Florida Property and Casualty Association, Inc. (“FPCAâ€) Auto Division will hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 3:00 pm (EST). The Agenda for this meeting and the Minutes of the prior meeting are attached for your …
Aug 18, 2007
 An exclusively-prepared bulletin for  From the Sun-Sentinel, August 17, 2007 Ask The Governor: Sales tax exemptions may be next on reform list   Q Why didn’t you push the Legislature to repeal the billions of dollars in sales tax …
Aug 17, 2007
TALLAHASSEE – Secretary Walter McNeil of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) announced on July 31, 2007 the appointment of a 25-member “Blueprint Commission” to develop a plan that will reform Florida’s juvenile justice system. The Commission, comprised of …
Aug 17, 2007
Click on a headline to read the complete story: Â Crist taps Kanjian to fill Newell’s commission seat School Board member Bob Kanjian said he was called by Gov. Charlie Crist this afternoon and told he will be appointed to …
Aug 16, 2007
The Florida House of Representatives this week announced the 2007-2008 Council and Committee assignments. A complete listing of those assignments is below, as well as attached for your review. Notably, House Speaker Marco Rubio made the decision not to re-appoint …
Aug 16, 2007
Click on a headline to read the complete story: Â Harm awaits the schools if amendment passes Republicans have promised that if Florida voters approve a property tax-cutting amendment in January, education will not suffer. Next month’s special session to …
Aug 15, 2007
Click on a headline to read the complete story: Â Pembroke Pines renews demand to boost funds for charter schools City demands bigger share of taxes from school district City officials on Wednesday launched a second attempt to force the …