Florida Legislature Signs Contract for Gaming Study
(April 16, 2013) The Florida House and Senate announced the joint selection of Spectrum Gaming Group to complete a two-part study of gaming in Florida to assist the Legislature in Read More
Gov. Scott Issues Statement on Day #3 of FAA Furloughs
(April 23, 2013) Today, Governor Rick Scott issued a statement on the continuing furloughing of FAA employees due to sequestration: Governor Scott said, “Today is day three of FAA furloughs. Read More
Small County Takes on Tourism Industry Over Control of Bed Taxes
(Source: The Orlando Sentinel, April 22, 2013) Backed by the president of the state Senate, a small Florida county is challenging the state’s tourism industry over how it can spend Read More
DBPR Applauds Passage of Bill to Increase Efforts of Restaurant Inspections
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) today thanked the House of Representatives for the passage of HB 795, which permits the Department’s Division of Read More
Paid Leave Preemption Bill Advances to 3rd Reading in Senate
(April 25, 2013) Today, Senator David Simmons (R-Altamonte Springs), along with the Florida Senate, advanced the paid leave preemption bill to 3rd reading and defended against a hostile amendment. Passage of Read More