May 6, 2024
Government/Politics & Law
Law firm charts new waters with new climate-change group
Hinshaw & Culbertson have formed a practice group to deal with climate change-related issues.
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Published on 10/26/2017
Gov. Rick Scott leads economic development mssion to Chicago
On Tuesday, Governor Rick Scott announced he will be leading an economic development mission to Chicago this week to share why businesses in Chicago should consider moving their operations to Florida.
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Published on 10/25/2017
Gov. Scott proposes historic investments for Florida's environment
$1.7 billion for Florida's beaches, springs, state parks, Everglades and natural treasures
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Published on 10/23/2017
Appeals Court Upholds Emergency Generator Rule
On Thursday, Governor Rick Scott made the following statement regarding a ruling in the Agency for Health Care Administration's favor from the First District Court of Appeal. The Court denied a major challenge to the Governor's emergency generator rule that requires every nursing home and assisted living facility in Florida to have a working generator and 96 hours of fuel to keep their patients safe during a disaster.
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Published on 10/20/2017
Rubio, Nelson Lead Florida Members in Urging Appropriations Committees to Provide Additional Hurricane Aid
U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) led nearly all members of the Florida congressional delegation in urging the leaders of the Senate and House appropriations committees to provide additional resources for hurricane recovery efforts in Florida.
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Published on 10/9/2017
Twelve defendants in south Florida charged with $20 million in food stamp fraud
Twelve defendants charged federally with collectively receiving over $20 million from USDA by fraudulently trading food stamps for cash
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Published on 10/4/2017
Sen. Bill Nelson files tax-relief bill to help victims of hurricanes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) filed legislation on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, to provide some much needed tax relief to individuals and small businesses hit hardest by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
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Published on 10/4/2017
Attorney General Bondi Issues Subpoenas in Debris-Removal Investigation
On Monday, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued investigative subpoenas to three debris-removal companies in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.
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Published on 10/3/2017
Gov. Scott declares State of Emergency for Hurricane Maria to support Puerto Rico
Today, Governor Rick Scott signed Executive Order 17-259 declaring a State of Emergency in all 67 Florida counties in response to Hurricane Maria's catastrophic impact on Puerto Rico.
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Published on 10/2/2017
Hot water: SeaWorld faces class-action lawsuits and investigations
In June, Orlando-based Sea-World Entertainment disclosed that it has received subpoenas from both the DOJ and the SEC.
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Published on 9/28/2017
Calling the shots: GrayRobinson law firm gives Mayanne Downs full control
GrayRobinson's organizational structure gives Mayanne Downs power that other law firm managing partners lack.
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Published on 9/28/2017
Free legal assistance available for Florida Hurricane Irma survivors
Note: The
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Published on 9/14/2017
Gov. Scott activates Emergency Bridge Loan Program for small businesses damaged by Hurricane Irma
Today, Governor Rick Scott activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by Hurricane Irma.
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Published on 9/14/2017
Federal Family Continues Response and Relief Operations Following Hurricane Irma
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is actively coordinating the efforts of dozens of federal agencies as recovery and relief efforts following Hurricane Irma continue, in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), Puerto Rico, and Florida.
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Published on 9/13/2017
IRS Gives Tax Relief to Victims of Hurricane Irma
Like Harvey, Extension Filers Have Until Jan. 31 to File; Additional Relief Planned
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Published on 9/13/2017
President Trump approves major disaster declaration for Florida
On Sunday, September 10, 2017, just hours after Governor Rick Scott's request, President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration.
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Published on 9/11/2017
Senator Galvano files legislation to expand Bright Futures scholarhips
On Wednesday, Senator Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) filed Senate Bill 4, the Florida Excellence in Higher Education Act of 2018.
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Published on 8/31/2017
NASA Cargo Launches to Space Station Aboard SpaceX Resupply Mission
Experiments seeking a better understanding of Parkinson's disease and the origin of cosmic rays are on their way to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft following Monday's 12:31 p.m. EDT launch.
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Published on 8/15/2017
Avis Budget Agrees to Change Billing Practices for Cashless Toll
The Florida Attorney General's Office obtained a court enforceable settlement agreement with Avis Budget Car Rental System, LLC which owns the Avis, Budget and Payless car rental companies.
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Published on 8/7/2017
Florida Supreme Court warns of scams telling people to appear in court or pay money to courts
The Florida Supreme Court is warning of several widespread email and phone scams that try to trick people by saying they must come to a Florida state court to face charges or must pay money related to a Florida state court action.
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Published on 8/4/2017
Ken Lawson: Partnership Importance and Visit to Miami
Ken Lawson, President & CEO of Visit Florida, writes about a recent trip to Miami.
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Published on 8/3/2017
Florida Job Growth Rate Continues to Outpace the Nation
Florida Leads Largest States in Job Growth
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Published on 8/3/2017
Gov. Scott: New Proposal Will Prohibit Florida from Doing Business with Maduro Regime
Florida Stands with the Venezuelan People Against Upcoming Maduro Controlled Constituent Assembly
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Published on 7/27/2017
Gov. Scott to Propose $30 Million in Pay Raises for State Law Enforcement Agencies
Proposed Funding Would Double Current Year Investment
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Published on 7/27/2017
Report: Homeowners Trapped by Repeated Flooding Under Troubled Flood Insurance Program
The nation's flood insurance program has repeatedly rebuilt some of the most flood-prone properties in the country, unintentionally setting a trap for owners of modest homes who would prefer to move out of harm's way, according to a new national report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
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Published on 7/26/2017
Business Beat - Week of May 3rd
