Florida’s Chief Inspector General to Conduct Nationwide Search for New Citizens Inspector General
Tallahassee, Fla. – Following Governor Rick Scott’s signing of SB 1770 into law, the Governor tasked Chief Inspector General Melinda Miguel with conducting a nationwide search for the new Citizens Inspector General. This bold reform is a key part of the legislation which reforms Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, the state’s largest insurance company and a [...]
Rep. Katie Edwards Urges Congress To Act on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
PLANTATION, Fla. – Representative Katie Edwards (D-Plantation) issued a statement following President Obama’s call today for action in Congress to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws. Her remarks are: “Comprehensive immigration reform is vital to our nation’s security and economy. For too long, bipartisan efforts at meaningful reform have failed at the hands of Washington politicians [...]
Wasserman Schultz asks Gov. Scott to veto bill that supposedly thwarts paid sick leave for workers
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. – Members of Florida’s Federal Congressional Delegation are urging Governor Rick Scott to veto a bill passed by Florida’s legislature that will have a negative impact on Florida’s workers, particularly working families. The legislation would block local governments from adopting mandatory sick time benefits, forcing working parents to choose between taking care [...]
GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT SIGNS 34 BILLS INTO LAW last week; list included
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott signed the following bills into law last week: HB 77 Landlords & Tenants – This bill makes numerous changes to the “Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act” which governs the relationship between landlords and tenants under a residential rental agreement. HB 87 Mortgage Foreclosures – To view the transmittal [...]
Florida Attorney General Bondi Outlines Critical Concerns Over Bank of America’s Possible Non-Compliance with National Mortgage Settlement
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Pam Bondi has outlined critical concerns regarding Bank of America’s possible failure to comply fully with the servicing standards she helped negotiate, which are required by the national mortgage settlement. In a five-page letter that preceded a meeting between the National Monitoring Committee, of which Florida is a member, and the Bank [...]
Governor Scott Highlights $9 Million in Funding for Boys and Girls Clubs in #Davie event
DAVIE, FL—Governor Rick Scott visited The Rick and Rita Case Boys and Girls Club in Davie, Florida this week to highlight $9 million in funding from the Florida Families First Budget for the Florida Alliance of the Boys and Girls Club. Governor Scott said, “Boys and Girls Clubs are a great investment in the future [...]
$880 Million Plan for Everglades Restoration, Cleaner Water In Florida Approved
WEST PALM BEACH – Today, Governor Rick Scott signed into law HB 7065, which provides $32 million, annually, in state funding for the Governor’s $880 million long-term Everglades restoration plan. The $32 million is an historic step forward in restoring America’s Everglades by improving water quality and water flow. The Governor signed the bill as [...]
Florida Attorney General Bondi Hosts 28th Annual National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –Attorney General Pam Bondi will host the 28th Annual National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community from May 29 through May 31 in Orlando. The Florida Attorney General’s Office established the conference in 1986 in order to showcase innovative ideas that encourage crime prevention in the black community. Individuals can register [...]
Florida Governor Scott Signs Bill Banning Texting While Driving
Miami, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott today signed SB 52 at Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School, banning the use of wireless communications devices while driving. Governor Scott said, “As a father and a grandfather, texting while driving is something that concerns me when my loved ones are on the road. The 100 days [...]
Florida Attorney General Bondi asks non-profits impacted by IRS’ admitted targeting of political groups to contact her office
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi issued the following statement regarding the IRS’ admitted targeting of groups seeking tax-exempt status. “The IRS’s discriminatory targeting of groups seeking tax-exempt status is appalling and goes against the most basic American values of free expression and equal treatment under the law. The Justice Department and the FBI have [...]
