Department of Corrections Appointed secretary was Mark Inch, a retired United States Army Major General who served as the director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Department of Environmental Protection Reappointed Secretary was Noah Valenstein. He was confirmed by the Cabinet on February 26th. Department of Juvenile Justice Appointed secretary was Simone Marstiller, previously an Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
Governor Rick Scott appointments: Chipola College District Board of Trustees Reappointed was Daniel “Danny” Ryals, Altha, a broker with Danny Ryals Real Estate and the owner of R & R Warehouses. Daytona State College District Board of Trustees Appointed was Sarah Dougherty, Edgewater, co-owner of Dougherty Manufacturing. Florida Keys Community College District Board of Trustees Reappointed were Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
CITRUS In March 2016, following approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam permitted Florida orange growers to spray three anti-bacterial chemicals on their trees in an effort to curb citrus greening. The EPA initially approved the use of the anti-bacterials until December 31st. Early research shows the chemicals are effectively Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
MEDICAL MARIJUANA After the Legislature passed a bill approving the limited use of marijuana for medicinal reasons this spring, the Department of Health has been busy writing the rules to license and regulate it. Two hearings were held in Tallahassee this summer with packed audiences and much public testimony. Former Governor Jeb Bush recently announced Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
Bernie Machen will be retiring in December, after serving 10 years as President of the University of Florida. He previously delayed his December 2013 retirement at the request of Governor Scott and the board of trustees. An 18-member search committee comprised of faculty, board members, scientists, alumni and students has been named. Florida Polytechnic University selected Dr. Read more about Movers & Shakers[…]