May 18, 2024
Government/Politics & Law
Despite support for Trump's Cuba policies, President's Job Approval Drops in Florida
A new Florida Atlantic University survey finds President Trump's job disapproval increasing 6 points in Florida since their March survey and now his overall job approval stands at 35% approve and 44% disapproval.
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Published on 6/21/2017
Florida unemployment rate drops to 4.3 percent in May
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida's unemployment rate dropped to 4.3 percent in May, the lowest rate since August 2007.
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Published on 6/16/2017
Gov. Scott: Connecticut Leaders Out of Touch with Business
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced he will be leading an economic development mission to Connecticut next week to share why businesses in Connecticut should consider moving their operations to Florida. This follows the recent establishment of the $85 million Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, which will help provide even more reasons for businesses to invest in Florida.
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Published on 6/16/2017
Gov. Scott: Connecticut Leaders Out of Touch with Business
Governor Rick Scott announced he will be leading an economic development mission to Connecticut next week to share why businesses in Connecticut should consider moving their operations to Florida. This follows the recent establishment of the $85 million Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, which will help provide even more reasons for businesses to invest in Florida.
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Published on 6/15/2017
Gov. Scott signs state employee and law enforcement pay raise bill
Today, Governor Rick Scott signed SB 7022 which provides pay raises for Florida's sworn state law enforcement officers, correctional officers and state employees. Governor Scott recommended state law enforcement pay raises in his Fighting for Florida's Future budget earlier this year.
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Published on 6/15/2017
Summary of SB 7022- Public Employees (comprehensive benefits package for Florida employees)
The bill is a comprehensive benefits package for state employees. It includes pay raises, modifications to the Florida Retirement System (FRS), and changes to the State Group Insurance Program.
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Published on 6/14/2017
Gov. Scott Proclaims June 12th as Pulse Remembrance Day in Florida
~Calls for Moment of Silence on Monday to Honor Victims~
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Published on 6/9/2017
NASA's Newest Astronaut Recruits to Conduct Research off the Earth, For the Earth and Deep Space Missions
After receiving a record-breaking number of applications to join an exciting future of space exploration, NASA has selected its largest astronaut class since 2000. Rising to the top of more than 18,300 applicants, NASA chose 12 women and men as the agency's new astronaut candidates.
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Published on 6/8/2017
Senator Bradley to file legislation to expand compassionate use of medical marijuana
Senator Rob Bradley (R-Fleming Island) today stated his intention to file legislation to implement Article X, section 29 of the Florida Constitution, which allows the use of marijuana by patients with debilitating medical conditions. The Senate will consider the bill during this week's Special Session.
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Published on 6/7/2017
Florida Bar Board of Governors selects Joshua E. Doyle as next Executive Director
Doyle to follow Jack Harkness after 37 years of stewardship
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Published on 6/6/2017
Gov. Scott signs legislation to cut $180 million in taxes for Floridians
Governor Rick Scott signed HB 7109, which cuts taxes by $180 million for Florida families and businesses. This brings the total amount of taxes cut since Governor Scott has been in office to more than $6.7 billion.
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Published on 5/25/2017
New DEP Secretary Hailed As Consensus Builder
Conservation groups, Governor Rick Scott and Cabinet members are praising Florida's newest top environmental regulator, Noah Valenstein, as a consensus builder dedicated to public service.
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Published on 5/24/2017
The Villages takes a break from political involvement
In the summer of 2014, the family behind The Villages, the retirement community that straddles three counties in central Florida, came through for Gov. Rick Scott in a big way.
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Published on 5/24/2017
Flight risk: President Trump's visits to Mar-a-Lago shifts air traffic
President Trump's frequent visits to Palm Beach and consequent federal restrictions on general aviation...
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Published on 5/24/2017
Florida achieves lowest unemployment rate in almost a decade
15,000 private sector jobs created in April
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Published on 5/19/2017
FTC and Federal, State and International Partners Announce Major Crackdown on Tech Support Scams
Fraudsters tricked consumers into thinking their computers were infected, then charged them hundreds of dollars for removal of non-existent viruses, malware
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Published on 5/17/2017
Gov. Rick Scott announces Jackie Schutz Zeckman as Chief of Staff
Governor Rick Scott today announced the appointment of Jackie Schutz Zeckman as Chief of Staff of the Governor's Office beginning July 1st.
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Published on 5/16/2017
Florida Governor Rick Scott Signs 11 Bills Into Law
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Tuesday, May 9, 2017, Governor Rick Scott signed the following bills into law.
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Published on 5/10/2017
Gov. Scott: I Won't Stop Fighting for Florida
Today, Governor Rick Scott released the below statement on the conclusion of the Legislative session.
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Published on 5/9/2017
Small business owners' confidence about U.S. economy, own business soars to record highs
-- PNC survey shows 88 percent - highest ever - are optimistic about U.S. economy
-- 94 percent are highly optimistic about the near-term outlook for their own business
-- Nearly 70 percent anticipate positive results from the possibility of tax reform
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Published on 5/5/2017
CEO of Visit Florida makes case why defunding agency will cost Florida thousands of jobs
Ken Lawson, CEO of Visit Florida, makes a case why defunding the agency will cost Florida thousands of jobs. Below is a letter he sent to Florida Trend:
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Published on 4/26/2017
Florida residents pay 6th lowest state taxes; some say burden can be still be lowered
“Florida has the sixth lowest total tax burden at 6.79 percent mostly because the state has no income tax,” WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzalez said. Florida TaxWatch president and chief executive officer Dominic M. Calabro said the low tax burden is a plus for Florida families and businesses.
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Published on 4/21/2017
Florida House, Senate pass rideshare legislation with overwhelming support
Bill will establish uniform standards statewide for ridesharing services
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Published on 4/19/2017
Gov Scott urges Legislature to fund $200 million to help fix Herbert Hoover Dike
Encourages Legislature to pass bill to help Lake Okeechobee
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Published on 4/17/2017
Gainesville small businesses could get boost from tax reform
In June 2016, U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) created a tax-reform initiative that would significantly cut the tax rate on small businesses.
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Published on 4/14/2017
