Congress Springs Into Action Lawmakers return to Washington this week as they embrace their Spring agenda and potentially a larger House Republican conference. While House Republicans currently hold a slim majority, this week Florida will hold two special elections to fill two Republican-favored seats vacated by former Representatives Matt Gaetz […]
Hot Topics “2025 Proposed Budget” On Friday, March 28, 2025, both chambers released their proposed budgets for FY 2025-2026. The Senate proposes a $117 billion budget, $1.3 billion less than the current year’s budget. This budget includes a 4% raise for all state employees, a minimum $1,500 increase. It also […]
Q: Can directors of a homeowners’ association get paid for their services? As a board member, I do all the administrative tasks for free and think I should be paid for it. (S.H., via e-mail) A: Section 720.303(12) of the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act prohibits the compensation of officers or […]
For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Condominiums and HOAs may dominate Florida’s shared ownership landscape, but cooperative associations offer a fascinating alternative with their own distinct legal framework and operational quirks. This week, Board-certified community association attorney and Becker shareholder David Rogel joins Take It To The […]
Washington’s March Madness Congress returns to Washington this week following its week-long recess after lawmakers voted to avert a government shutdown. However, the House will briefly depart town this Wednesday so Members can attend the funeral of the late Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), who passed away earlier this month. With […]
