Florida Government News for April 2021
DeSantis suspends COVID-19 restrictions; vaccination rate lags the nation. New voting law, others passed as legislative session ends. First state budget to top $100 million awaits signature.
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Posts to encourage and facilitate informed voting and civic participation in Collier County, as well as opinion pieces and commentary.
Collier County & Local News for April 2021
Commissioners move ahead with county-owned golf course. AC Marriott hotel coming to town. Planning Board recommends approval of Bellmar Village.
Collier County & Local News for March 2021
Planning Commission recommends approval of Longwater Village. Golden Gate Golf Course decision likely. COVID-19 financial relief program launched.
Florida Government News for March 2021
Another coronavirus spike? Legislature midway through session. DeSantis signs COVID liability shield. Voting law changes likely.
Collier County & Local News for February 2021
One Naples gets go-ahead. CCPS plans in-person graduations. Development continues in the rural lands. Commissioners choose location for mental health facility.
Florida Government News for February 2021
Voting and election reform, limiting the minimum wage increase, honoring Rush Limbaugh. FL Senators Rubio, Scott on Biden’s Cabinet nominees.
Collier County & Local News for January 2021
Alfie Oakes’ lawsuit challenging mask order denied. Collier high school graduation rate hits record 92.2%. BCC considers changes to Big Cypress Basin boundary, governing board.
Florida Government News for January 2021
COVID-19 liability protection, DeSantis’ “anti-mob” and “free speech” bills among legislative priorities. Sweeping school choice bill proposed.
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Collier County and Local News for December 2020
Collier coronavirus positivity rate in double-digits. Naples Council passes mask order. Collier D.C. reps vote on stimulus and defense bills.