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Senate joint resolution 1114 has passed both chambers and now making its way to Gov. DeSantis. The resolution calls for a referendum on whether the public wants to end the Public Campaign Finance Act of 1986, which uses a portion […]

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Gov. DeSantis called on the state Legislature to hold a special session to discuss further sanctions on Iran in response to Iran’s support of Hamas. DeSantis wants to expand the number of industries on Florida’s existing scrutinized companies list and […]

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A Sarasota commissioner has proposed an act to require lobbyist registration for any person hired for the purpose of lobbying. The act is intended to diminish clandestine lobbying done in secret by private individuals. This act will affect anyone paid […]

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U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom of the Southern District of Florida permanently halted a portion of the lobbying ban approved by voters in 2018. The restriction barred public officials from lobbying, on issues of policy, appropriations, or procurement before governmental […]

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The 2023 session of the Florida Legislature adjourned sine die on May 5. Florida lawmakers approved a $117 billion budget that includes $2.7 billion in tax cuts for consumers and businesses, then moved quickly to adjourn their regular session. The […]

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February 10, 2023  •  

Florida Special Session Comes To A Close

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The Florida Legislature has ended its special session today, February 10. Legislators passed bills supporting state control over Disney’s special district, migrant flights, and police election units. The bills will now be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis where it is […]

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The Republican-controlled Florida Legislature will hold a special session this week to deal directly with Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District. Gov. Ron DeSantis previously pushed lawmakers to end the existence of Reedy Creek and in April of 2022, signed […]

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A special election has been set for February 27, to fill the seat recently vacated by former Commissioner Ken Russell. Commissioners had 10 days to appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of Russell’s term but could not find […]

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Gov. Ron DeSantis scheduled a special primary and election to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding who resigned after he was indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements. Harding previously represented House District 24. The […]

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November 9, 2022  •  

Governor DeSantis Reelected

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won his bid for reelection against his Democratic challenger Charlie Crist. DeSantis won by a wide margin with almost 60% of the vote. DeSantis appears to have done well in Miami-Dade County, which has historically voted […]

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Congressman-Elect Maxwell Frost

Florida Democrat Maxwell Frost has won the seat for Florida’s 10th Congressional District. Frost becomes the first member of Generation Z to serve in the United States Congress. Frost defeated his Republican opponent Calvin Wimbish and will succeed the current […]

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to call another special session to address the property insurance industry. The governor is working with lawmakers to schedule the upcoming session. While no confirmed date has been announced, DeSantis indicated lawmakers could convene […]

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October 4, 2022  •  

Florida Congressman Resigns

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Democrat U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch has submitted his resignation, which became effective September 30. Deutch was first elected to Congress in 2010, representing northern Broward County and southern Palm Beach County in what is now Florida’s 23rd  Congressional District. Deutch is leaving to join […]

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The Tallahassee City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 22-O-20 and Resolution 22-R-22, amending certain lobbying provisions. Ordinance No. 22-O-20 repeals the requirement of quarterly compensation reports and requires lobbyists to register individually rather than by firm. Resolution 22-R-22 raises the registration […]

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