Rubio, Scott Introduce Tax Relief Bill for Florida's Fishing Industry
Submitted by Nancy Smith on May 2, 2019 - 7:54pm
Florida Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott introduced the Fishing Equipment Tax Relief Act on Thursday, legislation that would create excise tax fairness for potable, electronically-aerated bait containers to be the same as the parts used to assemble it. The tax code currently penalizes small businesses that manufacture these bait containers by applying the 3 percent rate if the parts are sold separately, but the 10 percent tax rate if the product is sold assembled.
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At the 11th Hour, House and Senate Agree on a $90 Billion 2019 Budget
Submitted by Nancy Smith on May 1, 2019 - 2:50am
Reaching a $90 billion budget deal late Tuesday night, the House and Senate look likely to finish the 2019 Florida legislative session on its 60th and final scheduled day.
The state Constitution mandates the budget be published and made available to lawmakers 72 hours before a final vote by both chambers can occur.
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Andrew Gillum Will Pay a $5,000 Ethics Fine
Submitted by Nancy Smith on April 24, 2019 - 8:02pm
Andrew Gillum's ethics hearing took months to get under way, but on Wednesday when it was due to begin, it was already done and dusted.
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President Trump's Re-election Campaign Under Way in Seminole County
Submitted by Nancy Smith on April 5, 2019 - 11:07am
President Donald J. Trump's re-election bid is already visible in Florida.
Brad Parscale, Trump’s 2020 campaign manager, will headline the 2019 Seminole GOP’s first Trump Day Dinner May 9 at the Lake Mary Marriott.
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Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss in Florida Opioid Litigation
Submitted by Nancy Smith on April 2, 2019 - 6:49pm
Attorney General Ashley Moody marked another victory in the legal battle to hold the nation’s largest opioid manufacturers, distributors and sellers responsible for their role in the national opioid crisis. Following a hearing in Pasco County Tuesday, Circuit Judge Declan Mansfield denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss the state’s litigation.
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Rubio Expresses Nation's Loss after U.S. Small Business Chief McMahon's Resignation
Submitted by Nancy Smith on March 29, 2019 - 6:08pm
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., chairman of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, released the following statement Friday regarding the announcement that U.S. Small Business Administrator (SBA) Linda McMahon will be stepping down:
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Lenny Curry Powers to Victory in Jax, No Runoff Needed
Submitted by Nancy Smith on March 20, 2019 - 12:52am
Despite a four-candidate field and a bitter race, Mayor Lenny Curry easily won re-election Tuesday. The former chairman of both the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) and the Duval County GOP took 58 percent of the vote, leaving fellow Republican Anne Brosche a distant second with 24 percent.
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Senate President Bill Galvano's Comments on Opening Day of the 2019 Legislature
Submitted by Nancy Smith on March 5, 2019 - 11:12am
Florida Senate President Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, offered the following comments Tuesday as part of his address to the Senate marking the opening day of the 2019 Legislative Session.
“In many ways, when we convene in this hallowed chamber, we are building the future. While this session may only last for two months, the work we do may affect millions of Floridians for years to come.
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DeSantis Touts Florida's Strong Business Climate to New York Financiers
Submitted by Nancy Smith on February 28, 2019 - 9:36pm
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued the following statement Thursday after giving financial leaders assurances that Florida is an attractive landing spot for new business and expansions.
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DeSantis Announces Plan for Prescription Drug Importation Program
Submitted by Nancy Smith on February 20, 2019 - 11:17pm
Gov. Ron DeSantis traveled to The Villages on Wednesday to announce his commitment to create a prescription drug importation program for Florida. The program will offer access to FDA-approved prescription drugs that have been imported from Canada, allowing the drugs to be sold to Floridians at a much lower cost. The governor was joined at the announcement by House Speaker Jose Oliva, Rep. Ray Rodrigues and Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Mary Mayhew.
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