Florida Government News for October 2020
Voting and the elections, the coronavirus, and the M-CORES toll road project were among the top stories in Florida government news in October.
Voting and the elections, the coronavirus, and the M-CORES toll road project were among the top stories in Florida government news in October.
DeSantis vetoes more than $1 billion before signing budget. Coronavirus cases rise after reopening. Court speeds up voting rights appeal.
Closing and re-opening the state; unemployment system fiasco; Amendment 4 trial underway.
Coronavirus strikes Florida; legislative session wraps; former felon voting lawsuit drags on.
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.
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 …
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 …
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.
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.”
Top stories: Florida joins national voter registration database. Judge hearing case on felons’ voting rights asks: is Amendment 4 even constitutional? Governor names state’s …