Ray Rodriguez

Usually, Florida leads the state in ambitious reforms of all kinds, except alimony laws.  Yes, unlike 44 other states in the union, Florida has not ruled out perpetual alimony.  However, Rep. Anthony Rodriguez (R-118) hopes to change that by sponsoring HB 1599.

This week, the new Florida Legislature will be entertaining a Republican-backed climate change bill.  State Rep. Chip LaMarca (R-Lighthouse Point) filed t HB 315, HB 315 aims to assemble a statewide task force to combat climate burdens in the state of Florida.  This task force will be named, 'The Office of Resiliency' with nine members within the executive branch.