by Admin | May 25, 2017 | Updates
(TALLAHASSEE, FL) On Wednesday evening, Governor Scott vetoed SB 106, dubbed “Whiskey and Wheaties” by the media. The bill, if passed, would have allowed grocery stores and big box retailers (like Walmart and Target) to sell hard liquor in the same way that they sell...
by Admin | May 15, 2017 | Updates
Right now, sitting on Governor Scott’s desk awaiting signature, is SB 106 which has been dubbed “Whiskey and Wheaties”. This piece of legislation would remove a requirement for hard liquor to be sold in small package stores paving the way for...
by Admin | May 9, 2017 | Updates
It’s a wrap, folks! After 63 days, the Legislature adjourned at 8:52 pm on Monday night after passing the state budget. While there is rampant speculation that Gov. Scott may veto the budget and force a special session of the Legislature, the 98-14 vote in the...
by Admin | May 3, 2017 | Updates
ATTENTION: 16-25 Year Old Students We are bringing Patriot Academy to Florida! June 28-30, 2017 * Florida Capitol * Tallahassee Patriot Academy is an intensive leadership boot camp for young people ages 16-25. Students develop leadership strategies, life purpose...
by Admin | Apr 29, 2017 | Updates
We are headed into the final week of Session, and with that, comes the final push to get the budget (the Legislature’s only constitutionally mandated requirement) and other important legislation passed. While early in the week, it seemed the budget process had...
by Admin | Apr 21, 2017 | Updates
Florida Family Policy Council’s Legislative Insider’s Report 2017 Legislative Session – Week 7 of 9 The Florida House in Session The question on everyone’s mind this week is “Will they or won’t they?”...
