Federal Nationwide Decisions DEFERRED ACTION for CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of former President Barrack Obama’s policy regarding undocumented immigrants who came in the U.S. under 16 years of age (the “Dreamers”). The court rejected the current administration’s attempt to terminate the program. LGBTQ RIGHTS The Court also ruled that the Read more about Legal Updates[…]
July 1st was the start of the new fiscal year. Over 100 bills went into effect, which were passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor. Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed an unprecedented one billion dollars in projects, including several of his own priorities, in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. To see the 18-page Read more about From the Capitol[…]
The Legislature gathered in Tallahassee for its final week of committee meetings from December 9th – 12th and multiple fundraisers for candidates who have races next November. Thus far, 1,063 bills have been filed and 1,500 appropriation requests have been submitted by members. The 2020 Legislative Session will begin on January 14th and is scheduled Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions Governor DeSantis announced 66 appointments and reappointments to Florida’s judicial nominating commissions. You may view the nominations here. Governor’s Mansion Commission Appointed were Linda Stoch, Palm Beach Gardens, retired owner of Innovative Interiors by Linda; and Danielle Payne, Winter Park, an executive board member of Metro Corral Partners and the founding board member of Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
MIAMI-DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY The Legislature passed a measure that would abolish the Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority and place it under FDOT control. The Authority filed a lawsuit in Leon County challenging the intent of the legislation. The judge had ruled the suit was premature as the bill had not been signed into law. With the Governor Read more about Legal Updates[…]