MARIJUANA The Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014 establishes the conditions under which low-THC marijuana may be grown, distributed, prescribed and used by medical patients experiencing certain symptoms and conditions. This type of medical marijuana will be available on January 1, 2015. TAX FREE SHOPPING DAYS There are two more tax-free shopping periods in 2014. Read more about Bills Signed Into Law By Governor Scott[…]
Bernie Machen will be retiring in December, after serving 10 years as President of the University of Florida. He previously delayed his December 2013 retirement at the request of Governor Scott and the board of trustees. An 18-member search committee comprised of faculty, board members, scientists, alumni and students has been named. Florida Polytechnic University selected Dr. Read more about Movers & Shakers[…]
Our last newsletter outlined the 2014 Work Plan proposals jointly developed by Senate President Don Gaetz (R- Destin) and House Speaker Will Weatherford (R- Wesley Chapel) that highlighted an agenda to address Florida’s most pressing needs. Midway through session, here is the progress on those priorities: EDUCATION Both chambers have passed bills which would revise the Read more about Legislative Leaders Work Plan[…]
Coast to Coast Bike Trail The Coast to Coast connector, a bike trail stretching 275 miles from St. Petersburg on Florida’s Gulf coast to Canaveral National Seashore on the Atlantic Coast, may become a reality this legislative session. While Governor Scott vetoed the funding for this project last year, he has made public comments supporting efforts Read more about Legislative Session 2014: Issues of Interest[…]
Following their success in last year’s session, President Gaetz and Speaker Weatherford recently announced their joint agenda called the 2014 Work Plan Florida to address some of Florida’s most pressing needs. The five point plan includes: (1) economic opportunity through education; (2) a Florida GI Bill; (3) protection of vulnerable Floridians; (4) a $500 million Read more about Senate President and House Speaker 2014 Work Plan[…]