FSBA Session Spotlight — October 9-13, 2017

2018 Legislative Session, Advocacy, Budget, Elections, FSBA Session Spotlight, Health, In the News, Legislation, National

This issue of the FSBA Session Spotlight provides information and updates on a variety of issues including hurricane preparedness and response, Legislative Interim Committee Meetings,  legislative special elections and changes to key legislative committees and subcommittees, state budget development, the ongoing work by the Constitution Revision Commission, and federal issues. [toggle title=”Hurricane Preparedness and Response Resources“]…

Florida lawmakers seek $27 billion for hurricane recovery

2018 Legislative Session, Advocacy, Budget, Health, In the News, Legislation, National

A coalition of nearly all Florida lawmakers is pushing for nearly $27 billion in additional hurricane relief money, underscoring the tremendous financial toll this year’s storms have had.  The request covers the gamut, from money for citrus and livestock losses to funds for the Herbert Hoover Dike to the need for schools that could see…