Why a Bill is Made
This week I had the privilege of being a part of the Governor’s State of the State address where he said goodbye (it’s his last year in office culminating his two term/8 year limit) and …
This week I had the privilege of being a part of the Governor’s State of the State address where he said goodbye (it’s his last year in office culminating his two term/8 year limit) and …
As we enter the New Year, I am reminded of an old saying that “The Only Constant is Change”. What will you change or what will change you? I think many of us have a …
Christmas and the holidays are a time for joy and love and above all, warm feelings of caring. For many people, the holidays mean sharing with others – whether it’s the gift of time or other …
As we get ready to get into the kitchen and enjoy time with family on Thanksgiving this Thursday, I wanted to open this edition with one word – Grateful. This year marks LMA’s 9th anniversary and we have …
The past couple weeks have been tough in the Florida legislature and for that matter, around the country. The media has daily fodder to report the latest scandal in corporate, entertainment, and government …
Dog Days of Summer
We are in the middle of the dog days of summer! For those of you who live in milder climates, we thought we would share with you what that means. A fun factoid: The ancient Romans …
Budget Impasse Clears
Last week, the House and Senate’s work on the single, most important constitutionally mandated task – passage of the budget – stalled. The meltdown started a few weeks ago when the House released its version of their …
| A Puzzling Start to the 2017 Session |
| The Senate President Pro-Tem and Chair of the Banking and Insurance Committee filed a puzzling bill on Friday, March 3, the weekend leading into 2017 Florida legislative session with a proposed comprehensive reform |