Items of Interest

THRASHER NAMED FSU PRESIDENT After a contentious seven month search, Senator John Thrasher (R-St. Augustine) was selected as the next president of Florida State University on an 11-2 vote of the Board of Trustees. Thrasher was one of four finalists interviewed by the Board and the only finalist without an academic background. He did not enjoy Read more about Items of Interest[…]

Issues of Interest

MEDICAL MARIJUANA After the Legislature passed a bill approving the limited use of marijuana for medicinal reasons this spring, the Department of Health has been busy writing the rules to license and regulate it.  Two hearings were held in Tallahassee this summer with packed audiences and much public testimony. Former Governor Jeb Bush recently announced Read more about Issues of Interest[…]