April 24, 2024
Government/Politics & Law
From Gov. Scott's Office: Florida Leaders Applaud Governor Scott's Fight to Protect Florida's Coastline
Yesterday, following Governor Rick Scott's meeting with United States Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, the Department of the Interior announced that Florida's coastline has been removed from consideration for future oil drilling. Last week, Governor Scott requested to immediately meet with Secretary Zinke to discuss his concerns with the federal oil drilling plan and the crucial need to remove Florida from consideration. Here's what Florida leaders are saying:
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Published on 1/11/2018
Gov. Scott Fought to Protect Florida's Coastline
Following Governor Rick Scott's meeting with United States Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, the Department of the Interior announced that Florida's coastline has been removed from consideration for future oil drilling.
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Published on 1/10/2018
Rubio Statement on Trump Administration's Proposal to Consider Offshore Drilling in Eastern Gulf of Mexico
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) released the following statement today after the Interior Department released its draft 2019-2024 National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing:
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Published on 1/4/2018
Nelson vows to fight Trump administration's offshore oil drilling plan
Following is statement from U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) on the Trump administration's plan to open up nearly all federal waters to offshore oil drilling – including the eastern Gulf of Mexico and areas off Florida's Atlantic coast:
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Published on 1/4/2018
Gov. Scott urges north Florida families to prepare for severe cold weather
Today, following a briefing by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), Governor Rick Scott urged Florida residents, visitors and businesses in North Florida to prepare for extreme cold weather conditions, including potential snow, sleet or ice accumulations, as a severe weather system moves into the area tonight.
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Published on 1/3/2018
Juvenile arrests in Florida drop to historic 42-year low
Governor Rick Scott announced that the number of juvenile arrests continued to decline in 2016-2017 according to the latest delinquency report released by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
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Published on 12/29/2017
Proposed opioid funding, reforms circulating through Florida legislature
Several proposals to combat the opioid epidemic are circulating through the Florida House and Senate. They include $50 million in funding for resources, and a three-day limit on prescribed opioids, unless strict conditions are met for a seven-day supply.
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Published on 12/27/2017
SEC Charges Operators of $1.2 Billion Ponzi Scheme Targeting Main Street Investors
According to the SEC's complaint, unsealed today in federal court in Miami, Florida, Robert H. Shapiro and a group of unregistered investment companies called the Woodbridge Group of Companies LLC formerly headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, defrauded more than 8,400 investors in unregistered Woodbridge funds.
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Published on 12/22/2017
Emergency Disaster Aid Package Introduced
House Appropriations Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen today introduced a bill to provide additional emergency assistance for recent hurricanes, wildfires in California, and related agriculture losses.
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Published on 12/19/2017
Florida Reemployment Tax Rate to Remain at its Lowest in 2018 for Third Year in a Row
On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott announced that Florida businesses will continue to pay the lowest possible rate for reemployment taxes next year for the third year in a row. The minimum tax rate will remain at $7.00 per employee in 2018.
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Published on 12/15/2017
Getting schooled on Florida's education bill - HB 7069
The Florida legislature passed HB 7069 last session and Governor Rick Scott signed it into law this summer. In reaction to the bill, school boards across the state joined a lawsuit to block it.
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Published on 12/14/2017
Gov. Scott: Florida stands with victims of sexual harassment
Executive Order Strengthens Sexual Harassment Protections for State Employees
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Published on 12/13/2017
High Court's Contempt for Lawmakers' Authority, Lawsuit Rackets Place Florida atop Latest ‘Judicial Hellholes' List
The American Tort Reform Foundation issued its 2017-2018 Judicial Hellholes® report today, naming courts in Florida, California, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois and Louisiana among the nation's “most unfair” in their handling of civil litigation.
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Published on 12/7/2017
Former U.S. Congresswoman Corrine Brown and Two Others Sentenced to Prison for Fraud Scheme
Former U.S. Congresswoman Corrine Brown was sentenced to five years in prison today in federal court in Jacksonville, Florida for her role in a conspiracy and fraud scheme involving a sham scholarship charity.
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Published on 12/5/2017
Florida ranks near top of business tax climate rankings
State officials in Florida have something to crow about: the Sunshine State ranks among the Tax Foundation's Top 10 states for business tax climate.
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Published on 11/30/2017
Gov. Rick Scott statement on Florida Supreme Court's denial
Please see the statement below regarding the Florida Supreme Court's denial of Governor Scott's motion to disqualify Justice Barbara Pariente from the case of League of Women Voters Florida, et al. v. Rick Scott (SC17-1122). See the decision HERE.
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Published on 11/29/2017
Gov. Scott's 'Securing Florida's Future Budget' includes historic investment to protect Florida's environment
Governor Rick Scott's Securing Florida's Future budget recommends more than $1.7 billion to protect and enhance Florida's environment - a more than $220 millionincrease over the current year.
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Published on 11/15/2017
Gov. Scott releases his 'Securing Florida's Future Budget'
Gov. Scott notes his budget proposals "makes historic investments and cuts taxes."
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Published on 11/14/2017
Gov. Scott Announces $178 Million Investment for Florida's Active Military, Veterans and Their Families
Also supports Proposal that Gives Free Tuition to Families of Fallen First Responders, Law Enforcement & Military
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Published on 11/13/2017
Governor Scott Announces Free Admission to Florida State Parks on Veterans Day
Governor Rick Scott has announced that Florida State Parks will be offering free admission for all families and visitors on Veterans Day, November 11th, to honor all who have served and are currently serving in our U.S. military. Florida State Parks offer year-round discounts on Annual Entrance Passes to those who currently serve or have served in the U.S. military, veterans with service related disabilities and surviving spouses of members of the U.S. military who have fallen in combat.
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Published on 11/10/2017
Gov. Scott Issues Updates on State Action to Assist Puerto Rico
On Thursday, Governor Rick Scott directed the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) to activate the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to Level 2. This means the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) has activated, enhancing coordination between federal, state and local emergency management agencies. Today's activation is in response to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offering Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) to Puerto Rican families in Florida who were displaced by Hurricane Maria.
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Published on 11/10/2017
Florida Insurance Commissioner Approves a 9.5% Decrease to Florida's Workers' Compensation Insurance Rates
Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier has issued a Final Order granting approval to the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) for a statewide overall rate level decrease of 9.5% and premium level decrease of 9.8%.
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Published on 11/10/2017
Senate President Joe Negron's memo to senators on Jack Latvala's removal as Appropriations Chairman
Today, President of the Florida Senate Joe Negron sent the following memo to all the Senate staff:
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Published on 11/6/2017
Sen. Jack Latvala requests leave of absence to defend himself against sexual harassment allegations
Today, state Senator Jack Latvala sent the following letter to Florida Senate President Joe Negron:
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Published on 11/6/2017
Gov. Scott Proposes $180 Million in Tax Cuts for Florida Families
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that he will propose $180 million in tax cuts for Florida families as part of his 2018-2019 recommended budget. The Governor's proposal includes sales tax holidays to help families prepare for the school year and hurricane season, and reductions to many of the fees on driver's licenses.
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Published on 11/6/2017
