PROTEST LAW After seeking input from the Florida Supreme Court on the meaning of the word “riot,” a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed an injunction related to a 2021 state law aimed at cracking down on violent demonstrations. The decision was reached after the Florida Supreme Court responded to the Read more about Legal Updates[…]
Appointments by Governor DeSantis Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged Appointed were Samantha Ferrin, senior government relations director at Elevance Health; Robert “Bob” Majka, county manager for Bay County; Monica Russell, senior director at KPMG US; and Chris Young, founder and senior partner at Perry & Young Law Firm. Escambia County Board of County Commissioners Appointed was Ashlee Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
The Electoral College, which is how we determine the winner of presidential elections, can be a confusing array of rules and procedures. The Electoral College is composed of 538 members. Each state is allotted one member for each United States Senator (100 total electors) and one member for each of its United States Representatives (435 total electors). The 23rd Read more about The Electoral College, Explained[…]
TRAVELERS WELCOME VISIT FLORIDA is launching a $5.75 million advertising campaign showcasing that Florida is resilient and, more importantly, open to visitors. Locations such as Amelia Island, Islamorada and Pensacola, which were not impacted by the recent hurricanes, will be highlighted in the first phase of the ad campaign. The final phase will market areas of Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
FLORIDA PARKS Governor DeSantis announced the Great Outdoors Initiative on August 19th to expand public access, increase outdoor activities and provide new lodging options across Florida’s state parks. The proposal involved construction of golf courses in nine state parks, disc golf courses, pickleball courts, 350-room hotels (“park lodges”), and cabins. The public reaction was so negative Read more about Issues of Interest[…]