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10 Oct 2017, 11:11 pm
A recent story reports on the Florida governor's statement calling on a state Constitution Revision Commission "to include provisions to protect residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. [read post]
24 Apr 2016, 7:14 pm
The Florida Supreme Court granted a motion to suspend the state’s mandatory 24-hour waiting period for abortions. [read post]
30 Nov 2009, 5:57 pm
In Statewide Grand Jury #19 (SC09-1910), the Florida Supreme Court denied a request by Florida Governor Charlie Crist to impanel a statewide grand jury to investigate "the ongoing harm caused by crimes committed by local and state public officials while acting in their official capacity. [read post]
1 Oct 2010, 11:10 am
Who Floridians elect as their next Governor will determine the type of state Florida will be for generations to come. [read post]
15 Jan 2019, 6:33 am
Washington Blade reports on the governor's action, saying in part:DeWine’s action stands in contrast to the executive order signed by Florida Gov. [read post]
15 Nov 2007, 1:38 am
Say Better Option Exists for Punishing OffenderTALLAHASSEE, Florida, NOV. 14, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Bishops of the Florida Catholic Conference are urging the state's governor to stay the execution scheduled for Thursday of a man convicted of killing an 11-year-old boy.In a statement published today, the bishops urged Governor Charlie Cist to halt the execution of Mark Dean Schwab, noting that more than a dozen stays of execution have been granted since… [read post]
21 Oct 2004, 1:09 pm
The Florida Supreme Court Thursday denied a request by Florida Governor Jeb Bush that it reconsider its decision striking down the law blocking Terri Schiavo's husband from removing the brain-damaged woman's feeding tube. [read post]
14 Jul 2021, 8:57 pm
The Governor Throws A Curve Ball But, in early May, Florida Governor DeSantis threw the cruise industry a curve ball. [read post]
20 May 2023, 8:52 am
If Governor DeSantis signs SB 262 into law, as expected, Florida will become the ninth state of the Union to enact its own comprehensive consumer privacy law. [read post]
26 Sep 2011, 6:00 am
New laws affecting the courts enacted by the Florida legislature in 2011, plus a constitutional amendment to appear on the 2012 ballot, include the following: HJR 7111 (Constitutional Amendment) Selection: Retains judicial nomination commissions but requires for Supreme Court justices only nominees selected by the governor be subject to senate confirmation. [read post]
6 Feb 2009, 3:30 pm
Be sure to check out the calendar for events taking place in your part of the state. [read post]
18 Nov 2018, 10:47 am
Here is its abstract: In 2016, Florida Governor signed House Bill 307 that expanded the State's Right... [read post]
12 Dec 2007, 11:18 am
BeSpacific reports that Governor Crist has announced two new open government initiatives in Florida: A bill of rights for citizens trying to access public records Improving access to state agency contact information on websites. [read post]
17 Mar 2014, 1:24 pm
Florida is the only state that imposes this tax, and we must keep working to make Florida the best place in the world to start and grow a business." [read post]
16 May 2023, 1:01 pm
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Senate Bill (SB) 266, officially prohibiting the state’s public colleges and universities from spending state or federal money on programs or campus activities that advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). [read post]
3 Dec 2013, 9:12 pm
A Florida civil-law notary, also known as a Florida International Notary, is an officer appointed by the Department of State, rather than the governor, who holds the powers traditionally delegated to notaries in civil-law countries. [read post]
11 Feb 2011, 12:06 pm
Governor Voldermort targets the homeless:Last year, agencies that help Florida’s homeless received nearly $7 million in state funding to assist more than 74,000 people.But that money was wiped out of the budget unveiled by Gov. [read post]
17 Nov 2014, 12:20 pm
Our criminal defense lawyers at Whittel & Melton are very pleased to announce that, according to Governor Rick Scott, Florida is on a path to a 44-year crime low. [read post]
13 Jul 2023, 8:47 am
On May 25, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 346 (“SB 346”), which makes substantial changes to Florida construction law regarding prompt payment and retainage requirements on contracts between state and local governments and construction contractors on Florida construction projects for these governmental entities. [read post]
13 Jul 2023, 8:47 am
On May 25, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 346 (“SB 346”), which makes substantial changes to Florida construction law regarding prompt payment and retainage requirements on contracts between state and local governments and construction contractors on Florida construction projects for these governmental entities. [read post]
