Facilitating and encouraging informed voting
in Collier County and throughout Florida
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.
Florida Government News for April 2021 Read More »
Another coronavirus spike? Legislature midway through session. DeSantis signs COVID liability shield. Voting law changes likely.
Florida Government News for March 2021 Read More »
Voting and election reform, limiting the minimum wage increase, honoring Rush Limbaugh. FL Senators Rubio, Scott on Biden’s Cabinet nominees.
Florida Government News for February 2021 Read More »
Our state and local governments have different roles, responsibilities, and authorities for distributing the coronavirus vaccine in Florida.
Government’s Role in Distributing the Coronavirus Vaccine Read More »
Vaccine arrives in Florida. DeSantis bucks CDC recommendations. Fired data scientist’s home raided by state police. Can we trust Florida’s data?
Florida Government News for December 2020 Read More »
Republicans strengthen hold on power going into crucial redistricting year. Structural changes to budget likely. New House and Senate leaders have new ideas.
Florida Government News for November 2020 Read More »
Florida moves to Phase 3 reopening; faces $2.7 billion budget hole due to COVID-19. DeSantis makes another appointment to State Supreme Court.
Florida Government News for September 2020 Read More »
The pandemic continues. Schools reopen. Voting rights restoration decision may not come before November elections.
Florida Government News for July/August 2020 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 »