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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.
Local State of Emergency Subject of County Meeting Read More »
This month in Florida Government news: Parental consent abortion bill heads to governor; appeals court had good news for ex-felons But challenge continues; DOE releases new state standards.
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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
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Florida is one of just nine “closed primary” states. Here’s what that means, why it is important, and my “unorthodox suggestion” …
Party Affiliation and Florida as a Closed Primary State Read More »
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 December 2019 Read More »
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 November 2019 Read More »
Gun-violence debate planned for Senate; Blue-Green Algae Task Force recommendations released; DeSantis’ suspension of Broward sheriff affirmed; more…
Florida Government News for October 2019 Read More »
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.”
Florida Government News for September 2019 Read More »
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
Word of the Week: ERIC Read More »
A TRIM Notice is something that property owners receive from the county’s Property Appraiser each August. It says what next year’s property taxes would
Word of the Week: TRIM Notice Read More »
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