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BECKER UPDATE: 2021 Florida Legislative Session, Week #5

04.06.2021
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya Sheals

HEADLINES Budget. The Revenue Estimating Conference will meet on April 6th. It is anticipated that revenue projections will be higher than expected, resulting in an increase in the amount of cash available going into budget negotiations. With respect to the expected $10B in relief money coming to the state from […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

BECKER UPDATE: 2021 Florida Legislative Session, Week #4

03.29.2021
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya Sheals

HEADLINES Budget. This week, the House and Senate released their respective budget proposals for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Both houses of the legislature prioritized resiliency, flood mitigation, and sea level rise-focused projects this year. The House set aside $29.1M for water projects; the Senate set aside $37.5M. Additionally, the House’s […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

BECKER UPDATE: 2021 Florida Legislative Session, Week #3

03.23.2021
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya Sheals

COVID-19. Governor DeSantis announced on Friday that Floridians aged 50 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 22nd, due to the now modest demand for vaccines. The Governor estimates that the state will be on track to open vaccines to all Floridians before May 1st. At this […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

BECKER UPDATE: 2021 Florida Legislative Session, Week #2

03.15.2021
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé K. FuentesYolanda Cash JacksonNicholas G. MatthewsLaToya Sheals

WASHINGTON, D.C. UPDATES COVID-19 On Thursday, March 11, 2021, President Biden signed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus bill known as the American Rescue Plan. This packaged bill contains a wide range of benefits to help Americans still suffering from the pandemic-related collapse of the economy. The measure includes direct payments […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

SPOTLIGHT: LaToya Sheals, Government & Lobbying

03.11.2021
LaToya Sheals

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Becker showcases the inspiration, philosophies, and expertise of the women attorneys and lobbyists who help elevate our firm and client service.  LaToya Sheals is an experienced Government Relations Consultant, regularly investigating and analyzing legislation and developing public policy on issues such as healthcare, education, […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying