News Recaps

Curated news about Florida and Collier County governing bodies, elected officials, and the issues they address

Florida’s 2023 Legislative Session

Florida 2023 legislative session

This post explains significant laws passed in Florida’s 60-day legislative session that ended May 5, and highlights items of interest in next year’s record $117 billion budget.

Florida Government News for December 2022

Florida Government News December 2022

A third special session on insurance, a second DeSantis inaugural address, and a grand jury investigation related to COVID-19 vaccines are among the top government news stories.

Florida Government News for April 2022

April 2022 Florida State News

DeSantis signs congressional map following special session; calls second special session to take up property insurance reform. DeSantis vs. Disney. A new Education Commissioner. Moody wins $600 opioid settlement from Walgreens.

Collier County & Local News for April 2022

Collier County Government News

Millions in rental assistance funds available. Commissioners consider local rental ordinance. City Manager Boodeshwar’s contract approved. Heart Institute debate again postponed. CCPS adopts math and ELA textbooks.

Florida Government News for March 2022

Florida Government News

Legislative session recap: Perception and reality. Unanimity vs. party-line bills. Unfinished business: Condo safety, property insurance reform. Record $112 billion budget. Redistricting update.

Collier County & Local News for March 2022

Collier County March 2022 Local News

Affordable housing development breaks ground on county land under 99-year land lease. Jay Boodheshwar to be Naples’ next City Manager. NCH Heart Institute building height subject of Apr. 6 hearing.

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