Summertime in Tallahassee usually calls for a slower pace. However, since the Legislature left the Capital City in early May, the Governor’s Office is moving forward with many of his priorities. The Governor has been busy signing legislation, making appointments and gearing up for an early 2020 legislative session. Florida Cabinet For the first time in history, the Read more about From the Capitol[…]
Sandy D’Alemberte Former Florida State University president Talbot “Sandy” D’Alemberte died on May 20th at the age of 85. D’Alemberte served as the 12th president of FSU from 1994 to 2003 and as dean of the College of Law from 1984 to 1989. He is credited with establishing the College of Medicine to FSU, which welcomed Read more about In Memoriam[…]
TELEHEALTH Senator Gayle Harrell (R-Stuart) is advancing her bill to allow for healthcare services to be delivered via technology, known as telehealth. Meanwhile, Representative Clay Yarborough’s (R-Jacksonville) bill is ready for debate on the House floor. MEDICAID Bills to authorize non-emergency transportation services to Medicaid recipients by transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft are Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
APPOINTMENTS RESCINDED Governor DeSantis rescinded 169 appointments made by out-going Governor Scott on February 25th covering a wide range of boards. He had previously rescinded 45 appointments in his first days of office. MARIJUANA GROWER BANKING Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Patronis has asked the Trump Administration to use its executive power authority to allow banks Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
CIGARETTE ADDICTION Three separate Florida juries issued verdicts against cigarette manufacturers R.J. Reynolds and Philip Morris. The awards totaled $12 million, $2.5 million and $1 million respectively. SCOOTER LIABILITY Lime, a dockless scooter company, has been sued in state court because of injuries sustained by one of their users. The company instructed users to not ride on Read more about Legal Updates[…]