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New law allows businesses to challenge local government ordinances impacting profits

New law allows businesses to challenge local government ordinances impacting profits

by Caden DeLisa | Jun 30, 2023

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new measure into law on Thursday night that allows businesses to sue local governments over “unreasonable” ordinances affecting their profits. If a lawsuit is permitted, the local government must stop enforcing the challenged...
DeSantis approves six new laws, including database to aid law enforcement in interactions with disabled individuals

DeSantis approves six new laws, including database to aid law enforcement in interactions with disabled individuals

by Brian Burgess | Jun 29, 2023

Governor Ron DeSantis signed six new bills into law, furthering initiatives around housing, infrastructure, law enforcement, local government regulation, and support for children and families. Two of the signed bills set a framework for law enforcement interaction...
Breakfast bites: Teamsters tossed; DeSantis ranked 22nd; Lib groups push for non-citizens to register voters

Breakfast bites: Teamsters tossed; DeSantis ranked 22nd; Lib groups push for non-citizens to register voters

by Brian Burgess | Jun 29, 2023

Tasty news nuggets to start your day… Teamsters tossed from XPO Logistics in Miami Unionized employees of XPO Logistics employees in Hialeah, Florida, successfully voted to oust Teamsters Local 769 union officials from their workplace earlier this week. The...
DeSantis signs eight bills into law, nixes electric vehicle fleet ownership bill

DeSantis signs eight bills into law, nixes electric vehicle fleet ownership bill

by Brian Burgess | Jun 28, 2023

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs eight bills into law, addressing health care provider accountability, local government, and emergency response. HB 1645 establishes the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority, independent of the City Commission, with board members...
Florida Ports Council signals concern over proposed NOAA rule that would impact seaports

Florida Ports Council signals concern over proposed NOAA rule that would impact seaports

by Caden DeLisa | Jun 28, 2023

The Florida Ports Council is concerned about proposed regulations by the NOAA that could restrict operations at four key seaports in Florida. The regulations aim to protect a newly discovered whale population in the Gulf of Mexico and include a ban on nighttime vessel...
New Florida law implements changes to valuation and acquisition of utility systems

New Florida law implements changes to valuation and acquisition of utility systems

by Caden DeLisa | Jun 27, 2023

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 125 into law, bringing reforms to the valuation and acquisition process of utility systems regulated by the Public Service Commission (PSC). The law establishes a rate base value for acquired utility systems, determined by the...
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