Some bills we are following this Session: FRACKING Bills that would prohibit certain fracking techniques have once again been filed for the Legislature’s consideration. The bills would prohibit “high-pressure well stimulation” and “matrix acidization” for petroleum wells. STATE WORKER RAISES Democratic legislators have filed several bills this session making a salary raise for state workers a Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
Richard “Dick” Stone Former U.S. Senator Dick Stone died on July 28th at the age of 90. A Democrat from Miami-Dade County, Stone served in the Florida Senate from 1967 to 1970 and was elected Secretary of State in 1970. In 1974, he was elected to the U.S. Senate and served until 1980. He was the first Read more about In Memoriam[…]
From the Florida Humanities Council: The Florida Humanities Council is pleased to award $39,100 in Community Project Grants to nine Florida organizations in support of vital humanities programming. In addition to this direct support, each organization presented a cash or in-kind match with their project, bringing an additional $74,586 to the table which will further Read more about Florida Humanities Council Announces Grants for Cultural Programming[…]
Summertime in Tallahassee usually calls for a slower pace. However, since the Legislature left the Capital City in early May, the Governor’s Office is moving forward with many of his priorities. The Governor has been busy signing legislation, making appointments and gearing up for an early 2020 legislative session. Florida Cabinet For the first time in history, the Read more about From the Capitol[…]
Sandy D’Alemberte Former Florida State University president Talbot “Sandy” D’Alemberte died on May 20th at the age of 85. D’Alemberte served as the 12th president of FSU from 1994 to 2003 and as dean of the College of Law from 1984 to 1989. He is credited with establishing the College of Medicine to FSU, which welcomed Read more about In Memoriam[…]