Florida Government News for March 2020
Coronavirus strikes Florida; legislative session wraps; former felon voting lawsuit drags on.
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Curated news and posts about Florida’s legislative, executive and judicial branches of government, its U.S. Senators, and the issues they address
Florida, Collier County Governments Respond to COVID-19
If there was ever a time for voters to consider how their government is doing, it’s during the current coronavirus pandemic.
Local State of Emergency Subject of County Meeting
The Board of Collier County Commissioners will hold an emergency special meeting to discuss COVID-19 and declaration of a local state of emergency Monday at 2 PM in County Commission chambers.
Florida Government News for January 2020
This month in Florida Government news: 2020 legislative session begins; Governor DeSantis remains focused on water quality and Everglades restoration; parental-consent abortion bill likely among the first bills to pass. For these stories and more Florida government news, read on …
Party Affiliation and Florida as a Closed Primary State

Florida is one of just nine “closed primary” states. Here’s what that means, why it is important, and my “unorthodox suggestion” …
Florida Government News for December 2019
This month in Florida Government news: Amendment 4 rights restoration still in the courts; Gov. DeSantis wants high schoolers to take a civics exam; e-Verify battle heating up; Senate President Galvano says toll road funding is on track. For these stories and more news for Florida voters, read on …
Florida Government News for November 2019
This month in Florida government news: Governor Ron DeSantis announces $91.4 billion state budget with higher starting teacher salaries and new teacher bonus program; wants increased regulation of water quality; will name two state Supreme Court justices in January. Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, wins 2022-24 Florida Senate president race.
Florida Government News for October 2019
Gun-violence debate planned for Senate; Blue-Green Algae Task Force recommendations released; DeSantis’ suspension of Broward sheriff affirmed; more…
Florida Government News for September 2019
Gov. DeSantis announces 2020 environmental priorities; state efforts to weaken local control continue; gun safety will again be a legislative priority; and senators introduce “Canadian Snowbirds Act.”
Word of the Week: ERIC
Last month, Governor DeSantis announced that Florida would join ERIC. ERIC (Electronic Registration Information Center) is a non-profit organization whose sole mission is helping states improve the accuracy of their voter rolls and increase access to voter registration for all …