VOTING If you have not done so already, do not forget to register to vote! The eligibility deadline for the general election is October 9th. Early voting will be underway in the weeks leading up to the election. We suggest you check with your local Supervisor of Election to find out when and where early Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
July 1st marks the day many bills signed into law by Governor Rick Scott go into effect. In addition to the 2018-19 budget and tax package, here is a sampling of new laws: EDUCATION ( HB 7055): Expands the use of voucher-like scholarships to send more public-school students to private schools; allows students who face Read more about New Laws Go Into Effect Sunday[…]
Bills Signed by Governor Scott SCHOOL SAFETY Governor Scott wasted no time signing into law the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. Among other things, the Act raises the minimum age to purchase all firearms to 21; bans the sale or possession of bump stocks; creates a three-day waiting period for the purchase Read more about Legislative Issues[…]