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[…]
New Sports Stadium Tax Credits With Major League Soccer awarding franchises to Orlando and Miami, both cities will be looking to secure state incentives. Backers of the teams are seeking $2 million in annual rebates. The 20-year program would provide funding for construction, operations, and maintenance. Speaker Weatherford announced that he was not in favor Read more about Legislative Session 2014: Legislative Issues[…]
After Representative Chris Dorworth’s defeat in the 2012 election, Representative Steve Crisafulli (R-Merritt Island) emerged as the Republican Party leader in the Florida House. The Democrats stripped Representative Darryl Rouson (D- St. Petersburg) of his position as the next Democratic leader, replacing him with Representative Mark Pafford (D- West Palm Beach) at a House Caucus Read more about Fall 2013 – Legislative Leadership Changes[…]
Legislators were in Tallahassee the last week of September and the second in October for their initial interim committee weeks in preparation for the 2014 Legislative Session. These first meetings included presentations by staff and others as follow-ups to previous legislative actions and to provide previews of upcoming issues. Outlined below are some highlights from Read more about Fall 2013 Legislative Updates[…]
Elections Update Mike Hill, founder and president of the Northwest Florida Tea Party and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, won a special election in June to represent Pensacola in House District 2. A special election was held after the passing of State Representative Clay Ford, who served the district from 2007 through 2013. Read more about Late Summer 2013 Elections Update & Cabinet Races[…]