Facilitating and encouraging informed voting
in Collier County and throughout Florida
With the Legislature out of session and as a result of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s much-publicized “war on woke,” much of Florida’s public policy news since May was about education.
Florida Government News for May – October 2023 Read More »
The Florida legislature is comprised of a 40-member Senate and a 120-member House of Representatives.
The Legislative Branch of Florida’s: A Primer Post Read More »
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’s 2023 Legislative Session Read More »
This year, in a politicized environment amplified by it being an election year and DeSantis’ national profile, Florida was often in the news.
Florida Government News for May – November 2022 Read More »
The election results clearly show that the majority of Collier County and Florida voters support policies espoused by the far-right side of the Republican Party.
Florida and Collier County Election Results — 2022 Read More »
In this post: an overview of the federal and state government races and candidates that will be on Collier voters’ August primary election ballots.
On the Ballot for Collier Voters — Part 2 Read More »
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.
Florida Government News for April 2022 Read More »
Legislative session recap: Perception and reality. Unanimity vs. party-line bills. Unfinished business: Condo safety, property insurance reform. Record $112 billion budget. Redistricting update.
Florida Government News for March 2022 Read More »
Florida House and Senate redistricting maps approved. Congressional map unresolved as DeSantis threatens veto. Record $100 billion-plus budget and bills to implement leaders’ priorities likely to pass.
Florida Government News for February 2022 Read More »
House, Senate approve state redistricting maps. Congressional map on hold after DeSantis issues his own map and seeks Court review. Republican priority bills move ahead as 2022 legislative session nears half-way point.
Florida Government News for January 2022 Read More »