April 24, 2024
Government/Politics & Law
Gambling in Florida: Don't bet on it
Florida's gaming laws are a mess, but in an election year, with powerful interests on all sides, lawmakers may not try to make comprehensive changes.
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Published on 2/28/2014
Contempt of court: Florida's unruly lawyers
The state's judiciary system steps up its efforts to discourage unprofessional behavior. By the late 1980s, complaints about rude and unprofessional behavior among Florida lawyers had become so frequent that the Florida Bar created a task force to study the problem. After seven years of research, the committee issued a report that described the state of professionalism among lawyers as being in “steep decline.”
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Published on 1/31/2014
Marian Johnson is a political 'guru'
For many candidates, Marian Johnson's offce at the Florida Chamber is the frst stop on the campaign trail. With 50 years of experience in Florida politics, Marian Johnson knows the voter registration statistics and demographics of practically every county in the state. She delights in dissecting polls, scanning the data for insights that can help her “figure out messaging” during campaigns.
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Published on 1/31/2014
Governor Scott announces Carlos Lopez-Cantera as Lieutenant Governor
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that he is appointing Miami-Dade Property Appraiser Carlos Lopez-Cantera as Lieutenant Governor.
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Published on 1/14/2014
Blockbuster law cases with lasting significance
Some of the most significant law cases in Florida in 2013.
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Published on 1/2/2014
A Fixture in Apopka - Florida's longest-serving mayor
John Land, was first elected mayor of Apopka in 1949. He lost an election in 1967 but returned to win in 1970 and has been re-elected continuously since.
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Published on 12/23/2013
Wet Suits: Scuba diving lawyers
David Black was 7 the first time he saw someone pull on a wet suit and jump into the Atlantic Ocean.
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Published on 12/20/2013
Data driven: Brecht Heuchan makes data-crunching software for lobbyists
Brecht Heuchan, a lobbyist and political consultant, has developed a data-mining tool that takes much of the guesswork out of the political money chase. Heuchan's web-based software system, Contribution Link, combines 400,000 publicly available state-level donor records with layers of other demographic, geographic and marketing data to help candidates and their fundraising professionals create strategically targeted fundraising lists.
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Published on 12/17/2013
The Effect of Changes in the National Flood Insurance Program on Florida
Last year, the U.S. Congress passed the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act, which extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for five years and makes changes to the program's major components, including flood insurance, flood hazard mapping, grants, and management of floodplains. [November 2013]
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Published on 11/20/2013
Kitchen is the mission for Florida's top chef
From promoting Florida's bounty abroad to teaching kids about healthy eating, state chef Justin Timineri has a full plate.
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Published on 11/15/2013
PACE setters: Agencies that handle PACE programs in Florida
All of the PACE programs in Florida handle the applications from property owners and determine whether the applicants are eligible.
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Published on 11/4/2013
What the Government Shutdown & Debt Ceiling Crisis Mean to Florida
The general downside of the shutdown and debt ceiling crisis is that it may cause a drop in revenue collections, a risky situation for Florida's upcoming budget projections. [October 2013]
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Published on 10/15/2013
Tax advice for Floridians and businesses
With fewer tax-cut expirations on the horizon, there's less uncertainty. High-wage earners are facing higher taxes.
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Published on 10/2/2013
Developing Story
A 20-year legal battle over a water management district's condition for development is over — sort of.
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Published on 9/24/2013
Florida's ties to Israel
Florida is stepping up efforts to attract Israeli firms.
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Published on 9/17/2013
State Capital: Florida's millionaire lawmakers
The net worth of Florida's wealthiest senators and representatives.
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Published on 9/9/2013
Crime & punishment: Changes at Florida Dept. of Corrections
The Smart Justice movement has spurred criminal justice overhauls in some states, including Georgia. In Florida, reform is happening in fits and starts.
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Published on 8/12/2013
Priorities for Eugene Pettis, new president of the Florida Bar
Eugene Pettis hopes to impart a sense of service through his presidency of the Bar.
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Published on 8/7/2013
Jill S. Schwartz and Associates: Best Small Company - No. 1
Best Small Company employees answer the question, "What do you like best about your company?"
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Published on 7/25/2013
Radey Law Firm: Best Small Company - No. 10
Best Small Company employees answer the question, "What do you like best about your company?"
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Published on 7/25/2013
Suing Florida lawyers
Warren R. Trazenfeld takes other attorneys to task for legal slipups.
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Published on 7/10/2013
Ethics, Sort Of
This year's legislative session produced eight laws dealing with ethics in government...
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Published on 7/4/2013
Venezuela: No changes in fiscal policy
Those who hoped for an end to the late President Hugo Chavez's socialist rule had their hopes dashed in April...
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Published on 7/3/2013
High hopes for Democratic Chairwoman Allison Tant
Florida Democrats are counting on new party Chairwoman Allison Tant to close the fundraising gap.
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Published on 6/13/2013
Senator Mel Martinez speculates on Jeb vs. Rubio
Senator Mel Martinez, Chairman of the Southeast and Latin America, JPMorgan Chase & Co., discusses whether Jeb Bush will go head-to-head with Marco Rubio in the 2016 Republican presidential primary.
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Published on 6/5/2013
