Hot Topics “Day 45” A full slate of House and Senate committees met this week to consider dozens of bills as legislators reached the 45th day of the 60-day legislative session on Tuesday, April 17. With the session winding down, bills not scheduled to be heard by next week will […]
Becker is proud to share that Shareholder Yolanda Cash Jackson has been named one of the 50 most accomplished leaders in government, business, and media by the News Service Florida. This honor recognizes Floridians over the age of 50 who continue to shape the state through their remarkable achievements, leadership, […]
Hot Topics “Governor receives Six Bills” On Friday, April 11, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis was presented with the following six bills: HB 421 – Peer Support for First Responders by Representative Maggard adds law enforcement agency support personnel who are involved in investigating a crime scene or collecting or processing […]
Hot Topics “Halfway Mark” The Florida Legislature has reached the halfway mark, with 30 days complete and 30 more days to go in the 60-day legislative session. As legislators head into the second half of the 2025 session, only 44 bills have passed in one chamber or the other, with […]
Tariffs Come to Town Congress is in session today as Washington reacts to President Trump’s global reciprocal tariffs announced last week. Over the weekend, the Senate passed a repeal of certain Canada-focused tariffs. Still, its future in the House remains uncertain, especially as lawmakers leave town Friday for a two-week […]
