We got lucky last weekend with the unnamed storm that never really materialized! But for the all-day rain on Friday, which Collier desperately needed, we escaped the forecasted strong winds and severe flooding. It was a perfect opportunity for all of us to test our hurricane preparedness for future storms of the season. I hope you took advantage of the Disaster Sales Tax Holiday which ended on June 10th.

School’s out so be watchful of our children! Pool safety is an absolute must for parents and caregivers, but especially so during these hot days of summer!

This week our Governor signed into law a couple of bills that I will address in greater detail below: School Safety and Florida’s Military Families.

Representative Bob Rommel
District 106

Governor DeSantis Signs School Safety Bill

Governor Ron DeSantis

On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bill that will require “crisis intervention” training for on-campus officers in an effort to make schools safer in response to the deadly school shootings that took place in Uvalde, Texas.

The bill will make an effort to improve the transparency of a student’s mental health at a school with certain safety and security measures being taken by trained officers.

DeSantis said he believes that be signing this bill, the state is taking effective measures to making children that attend public schools safe.

“Every child needs a safe and secure learning environment,” DeSantis said “By signing HB 1421, we continue to build on the many steps we have taken since 2019 to implement the recommendations of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission, while also making record investments in mental health and school safety.”

According to School Safety bill HB 1421, Here’s what the bill offers:

Requiring the Office of Safe Schools (OSS) to develop a model family reunification plan that guides family reunification when K-12 public schools are closed or unexpectedly evacuated due to natural or manmade disasters, and requiring district school boards and charter school governing boards to adopt a reunification plan.
Requiring that the State Board of Education adopt rules setting requirements for emergency drills including timing, frequency, participation, training, notification, and accommodations, and requiring that law enforcement officers responsible for responding to schools in the event of an assailant emergency be physically present and participate in active assailant drills.
Requiring the Department of Education (DOE) to annually publish school safety and environmental incident reporting data in a uniform, statewide format that is easy to read and understand.
Requiring safe-school officers that are sworn law enforcement officers to complete mental health crisis intervention training, and requiring safe-school officers that are not sworn law enforcement officers to receive training on incident response and de-escalation.
Requiring that school district and local mobile response teams use the same suicide screening tool approved by the DOE.
Requiring that school districts annually certify, beginning July 1, 2023, that at least 80 percent of school personnel received the mandatory youth mental health awareness training.
Requiring the OSS to maintain a directory of public school diversion programs, providing to school districts information on the proper use of the School Safety Awareness Program, including the consequences of knowingly submitting false information, and providing a similar notification to users of the Fortify FL system.
The bill extends the sunset date of the MSD Commission until July 1, 2026, for the purpose of monitoring implementation of school safety legislation, and specifies additional duties. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Education to oversee and enforce school safety and security compliance in the state.
These provisions will go into effect on July 1, 2022.

Governor DeSantis Signs Six Bills Supporting Florida’s Military Families

On June 9th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed six bills to support veterans, military members, and their families in finding employment and educational opportunities in Florida. These pieces of legislation build on funding provided in the Freedom First Budget signed by Governor DeSantis last week to support Florida’s military members and their families.

“Florida is the most military friendly state in the nation, and I am proud to continue that commitment to our military members and their families by signing these pieces of legislation,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Providing military families with the resources they need to receive a high-quality education and find good jobs is the best way that we as a state can show our appreciation for the sacrifices that they make.”

“I’d like to thank the Legislature and Governor DeSantis for all they’ve done for the Soldiers and Airmen of the Florida National Guard,” said Maj. Gen. Jim Eifert, The Adjutant General of Florida. “These bills will go a long way to help our Citizen Soldiers and their spouses have opportunities for meaningful employment. Solid career opportunities lead to a well-rounded and ready force, and a stable home environment prepares our Guardsmen and their families for deployments, to include disaster response.”

“Governor DeSantis continues to deliver on his promise to provide a work-ready, high-quality postsecondary education for our veterans and service-members,” said Senior Chancellor Henry Mack. “Today’s new laws guarantee our state and technical colleges stand ready and equipped to remove all educational barriers for our military families.”

“We’re very appreciative of Governor DeSantis’ unwavering support of Florida’s 1.5 million veterans, their families, and survivors. As a Navy combat deployed veteran, he appreciates the importance of expanding earned benefit eligibility to our active-duty members, our veterans, and their family members,” said retired Marine Corps Major General James S. “Hammer” Hartsell, Executive Director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs. “Working together to offer enhanced educational and workforce opportunities for our nation’s heroes, we’ll ensure Florida continues to be the most sought-after state by veterans in the nation.”

“Governor DeSantis has prioritized Florida’s military communities, and DEO is proud to support his efforts through innovative and dynamic opportunities,” said Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Secretary Dane Eagle. “Projects funded through DEO’s military grant programs promote economic growth and diversification in military communities and enhance the lives of all Floridians.”

The six bills signed by the Governor will support education opportunities for veterans and children of active-duty military as well as expand access to employment opportunities by removing barriers to licensure and postsecondary education requirements. Those bills are:
House Bill (HB) 45 provides educational opportunities for disabled veterans by providing additional assistance to achieve a 100 percent award for tuition and fees.
Senate Bill (SB) 430 reenacts the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children which ensures a smooth transition for children of active-duty military families by enabling seamless school placement, enrollment, records transfers, and verification of graduation requirements.
SB 514 allows state agencies to substitute work experience, including military experience, for postsecondary education to allow veterans to use on the job experience to apply for civilian jobs.
SB 896 will help veterans access jobs in education by allowing their military service to count toward the requirement for a temporary educator certificate under the mentorship of a certified teacher.
SB 562 requires the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to expedite license applications of active-duty military spouses.
SB 438 updates Florida’s definition of Uniformed Service to include the United States Space Force and updates military base names.
The Governor also announced that CareerSource Florida and state workforce agencies will dedicate $20 million in targeted workforce training supports for Florida’s veterans. This funding will focus on high demand industries including aviation, aerospace, and defense.

100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers Have Begun

AAA recently published this article on teenagers and driving. Though many teenagers believe they are immortal, we know that is not true. Our young people are precious and need to remind them of the dangers and risks they face when they get behind the wheel of a car.

Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial start of summer and a dangerous time of year for young drivers. Nationwide, more than 30 percent of deaths involving teen drivers occur during what’s called the “100 Deadliest Days” – a period that runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

For every mile driven, new teen drivers (ages 16-17 years old) are three times more likely to be involved in a deadly crash compared to adults. Now that school is out for summer, these inexperienced teen drivers will have more time to spend on the road. That means more time driving at night and potentially engaging in risky behaviors like speeding, texting, or simply sharing the vehicle with teen passengers. The risk gets even greater when you add more vehicles on the road.

100 Deadliest Days Statistics from 2011 – 2020

Nationwide

Each year an average of 2,063 teen drivers are involved in fatal crashes; 642 of those (31%) occurred during the 100 deadliest days
More than 7,124 people died in teen-related summertime crashes from 2011 to 2020.
That’s more than seven people a day each summer compared to the rest of the year (six people/day).
In Florida
An average of 38 teen drivers are involved in fatal crashes between the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.
Every year, an average total of 160 people are killed in teen driver-related crashes. More than a third of those fatalities (36% or 42 deaths) occur during the 100 deadliest days.
During the past 10 summers, 1,595 people have died in teen driver-related crashes.
Risky Habits for Teen Drivers

Understanding the risks and knowing the facts will prepare both you and your teen for the road ahead:
Driving with teen passengers. Teen drivers’ crash risks multiply when they have teen passengers. Set limits and enforce them.
Driving at night. Night driving is more dangerous due to limited visibility, fatigue, and impaired drivers on the road. This is especially a risky time for teens. Limit the time your novice driver spends behind the wheel at night.
Not wearing a safety belt. Wearing a safety belt greatly reduces the risk of being hurt or killed in a crash. Make a rule: everyone buckles up for every trip.
Speeding. Speed is a leading factor in crashes for teens and adults. Teens need to follow posted speed limits and parents should set a good example and strong rules. Teens should also learn how to adjust their speed based on roadway factors like reduced traction and visibility and varying traffic volumes.
Distracted driving. Teen passengers are the biggest distraction to teen drivers, but cell phones come in second. Many teens admit to interacting with their phone and in-car infotainment systems while behind the wheel despite clear dangers. Make a family rule covering these and other distractions that everyone abides by.
Drowsy driving. Teens have a hard time getting enough sleep and often struggle with drowsiness. Drowsy driving is as dangerous as drunk driving, and teens have the highest risk. Ensure everyone who is behind the wheel has gotten enough sleep.
Impaired driving. Driving impaired from alcohol and other drugs puts everyone at risk. Enforce strict zero tolerance rules with your teen and be a good role model.
AAA Advice for Parents

The single most important thing parents can do to keep their teens safe behind the wheel is to be actively involved in the learning to drive process:
Talk with teens early and often about abstaining from dangerous behavior behind the wheel, such as speeding, impairment and distracted driving.
Teach by example- Maintain appropriate space around your vehicle, adjust your speed to the conditions and minimize risky behavior when you drive.
Establish a parent-teen driving agreement that sets family rules for teen drivers.
Conduct at least 50 hours of supervised practice driving with their teen.
Enroll your teen in both online and in-person driving courses.
Talk with your teens about anticipating other driver’s mistakes and how to adjust their driving to others.
For further information from AAA on teens and safe driving, click here. Thank you to AAA for providing this information.

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It’s mid-May, the roads feel great to travel as many seasonal residents are up north for the summer. Why that seems ideal to leave it all behind, there are some important things to remember as we head into the primary election season. We have to take care that we are registered to vote, if you want to vote by mail, you should submit your information to the Supervisor of elections.

It is important as there has been a lot of adjustments made to voter rolls. Be sure to confirm your absentee voter status, and put in the address you want to receive it, as voter ballots cannot be forwarded.

There is a good selection of candidates to choose from this election cycle. If you want to make sure Florida remains as a great place to live work and play, than you need to vote to ensure our elected officials agree with your values. That can only happen by making your voice heard at the voting booth.

The next two months, the Republican Men’s Club will introduce you to all of the Republican Candidate for our County elections. Come and be informed.

Absentee ballots go out in a couple of months – be ready. For Early Voting, there are new voting locations at Heritage Bay Govt Services Center and South Regional Library.

Important Dates and Deadlines

New Voter Registration/Party Change Deadlines

Primary Election – July 25

General Election – October 11

Vote-by-Mail Ballot Request Deadline

Primary Election – August 13 at 5 pm

General Election – October 29 at 5 pm

Early Voting Dates and Times

Primary Election – August 13-20, 10 am to 6 pm

General Election – October 27-November 5, 9 am to 5 pm

Election Day

Primary Election – August 23, 7 am to 7 pm

General Election – November 8, 7 am to 7 pm

Milton Friedman, in an epic analysis of inflation, concluded correctly that inflation is basically governments increasing their money supply too rapidly. Similar to Einstein’s brilliant, simple formula, E=MC2, Friedman (and before him Irving Price) reduced his analysis to another simple formula, G=PV (G is basically Gross Domestic Product ; P is Price; and V is Velocity (of the money supply). In a stable growing economy, the money supply needs to increase by the annual real percentage of “real” growth of G. (In the interest of “full disclosure” opposing economists have debated this for over 100 years). The rest of the growth in G is due to price increases.

The US money supply has increased by about 40% in the two years since March, 2020 – about when Covid first dominated the headlines. Deducting 3-5% real growth for two years leaves over 30% of built up inflation. Although the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is technically not allowed to fund Federal deficits, it has through “quantitative easing”. Over the past ten years, the Fed has increased its Balance Sheet from about $1 Trillion to $9 Trillion by buying Treasury Securities and Mortgages. In effect, the Fed has funded $8 Trillion of deficit spending and has “hidden” this 30%+ of inflation. The Fed now plans to stop adding to its Balance Sheet even though deficit spending continues.

To reduce interest costs on the former $20 Trillion National Debt that is now over $30 Trillion, the Fed has kept interest rates close to zero for about ten years. This penalizes savers with checking, savings and money market accounts with interest earned near zero. With modest inflation of under 2% until 2020, borrowers pursued “riskier investments”.

The National Debt was about $23 Trillion when the Biden Administration took office and is now about $30 Trillion.

In addition, the Biden Administration took Executive Actions to stop the Keystone Pipeline with Canada; restricted, or “slow walked” drilling new wells on Federal lands; and encouraged lenders to not fund fossil fuel projects.

Worldwide, fossil fuels account for about 80% of all energy consumed. Renewable wind and solar account for about 10% (up from 5% about ten years ago after trillions of dollars of expenditures). The result has been that US oil production declined from about 13 million barrels per day in 2019 and 2020 (with “energy independence” for the first time since the 1960’s and net exports of energy), to about 11 million barrels per day. Since demand was still high, oil from Russia and others with “dirtier” production of oil than the US, was imported to fill the shortfall, but at higher prices.

Very significantly, the International Energy Agency (IEA) issued a large report in 2021 entitled, “The Role of Critical Minerals in Clean Energy”. The Biden Administration forecast demand for key minerals to grow dramatically by 2040 – Lithium (+4200%); Graphite (+2500%); Nickel (+1900%); and even rarer “Rare Earth Minerals” (+700%). Since 2010, the average amount of minerals, such as these, needed for a new unit of power has grown by 50% to bring wind and solar up to 10% of total energy needs.

It takes about 16 years from discovery to first production to mine these (ETM) minerals. The mining projects require high energy intensive transport of massive amounts of rocks and water and subsequent chemical and refining processes. Buried in the report is a statement that , “depending on the location and nature of required future mines, the additional energy for the new ETM mines could wipe out much or most of the emissions saved by driving electric cars”.

The above combination of actions resulted in unleashing inflation in 2021 with ever higher percentage increases for many months (as measured by the Consumer Price Index – CPI). Inflation is the “cruelest tax” because it affects lower and middle income earners so severely. Bloomburg Economics estimates that the 6.5% CPI increase through December, 2021, represents an annual additional cost of $5200 per household. Putin invading Ukraine in February, 2022, adds fuel to the inflationary fires.

So, what are the various estimates of existing inflation? The CPI was at 7.9% in February and 8.5% in March. Another analysis cites 15.1% if calculated the way CPI was calculated in the 1980’s.

Futurist George Gilder cites a project called Truflation. It runs constantly on line to monitor prices on identical line items (i.e, same brand, weight and/or features). (The antiquated method used by the Commerce Department for decades is to send some employees to stores to obtain a percentage sample of list prices of identical items each month.) The Truflation inflation calculations indicate a low of 11.6%; a high of 15.9%; and an average of 13.5%.

A common reaction to inflation by politicians is to impose “price controls”. Price controls have not worked since Hammerabi introduced them in 400 BC. Price controls are similar to a lidded pot of hot water on a burner. Eventually, the lid blows off with bankruptcies or severe shortages.

I had over eight years of experience with price controls as “Price Czar” for Reliance Electric when President Nixon imposed US price controls in 1971. Canada followed suit a few years later. I kept Reliance in compliance because 30-50% of sales were “one-time customized sales” without list prices. For list price changes, Product Managers had historically had list price increases of say 4%, but only “realized” 2% net. I convinced them to limit list price increases to what they could “realize” to leave price increase room for other Product Managers. As historically true, severe shortages in other areas of the economy as well as Steel Industry bankruptcies eventually resulted in the end of price controls.

To end on a positive note, I Bonds are great hedges against inflation. Unlike TIPS (Treasury Inflation Protected Securities), the US Government guarantees “no loss of principal” on I Bonds. The tax deferred interest rate for I Bonds was 7.1% (i.e., another estimate of the 2021 inflation rate) and is now 9.5% in 2022. In addition, future increases in inflation result in higher monthly accruals of interest earned. Also, the current “base rate” of zero may be increased. In the 1980’s, it was a 2-3% base rate plus CPI. I encouraged my Mother to purchase I Bonds as her non-taxdeferred CD’s matured – which benefited her and her heirs.

Individual taxpayers (including tax paying children as well I think) can purchase up to $10,000 of I Bonds per year on the US Treasury web site. By planning ahead for a big tax refund, one can buy up to an additional $5,000 of I Bonds per person with the tax refund.

Bob Moore

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Chairman’s Message

Florida leads the nation by eliminating high-stakes testing

 

Florida has become the first state in the nation to replace high-stakes, delayed testing with real-time student progress monitoring, a far more effective form of gauging student achievement and school accountability.

“While much of the country has struggled to even open schools, Florida’s education leaders are continuing to push ahead and better help students, parents and teachers to close achievement gaps,” Governor DeSantis said. “In three years, we have eliminated Common Core, invested approximately $2 billion to increase teacher pay, focused on literacy and created civic standards that empower our students to become great citizens. By signing this bill, we are setting an example for the nation.”

Regular, child-specific progress monitoring allows for educators to track and receive real-time data reflecting the specific areas where a student may need remedial instruction. This real-time testing is much more useful than the traditional end-of-year Florida Standards Assessment tests that often don’t provide results until months later when adjustments cannot be made to a child’s instruction.

Under the legislation Governor DeSantis signed this week, beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, Florida students will have three short check-ins instead of multi-day, end-of-year, high-stakes tests for English language arts and mathematics. Progress monitoring will benefit students, teachers and parents by providing informed instruction in a timely manner that facilitates instruction tailored to each student’s individual needs.

The new law builds on a list of major achievements in education that Florida has made since 2019:

Florida rose to third in the nation for K-12 education, according to Education Week.
Florida eradicated Common Core and did so by elevating the quality and alignment of learning opportunities through creating Florida’s B.E.S.T. (Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking) Standards.
Marking the last few years as “The Year of the Teacher,” Governor DeSantis elevated Florida to one of the top states in the nation in terms of starting teacher pay by securing approximately $2 billion in pay increases for teachers.
Florida was the first state in the nation to reopen schools in August 2020 and guarantee families had an in-person instructional option five days a week.
“Governor DeSantis’ leadership has been instrumental in many ways. This is just one of those many ways,” said Dr. Tonjua Williams, President, St. Petersburg College. “What he has done has been extremely focused on K-12, because he knew that our K-12 students are our future.”

Read more: https://www.flgov.com/2022/03/15/governor-desantis-signs-groundbreaking-legislation-to-make-florida-a-national-leader-by-eliminating-high-stakes-testing/

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Closing education achievement gaps

 

Earlier this week, Governor DeSantis announced $289 million across Florida for programs that will ensure Florida is continuing to meet the needs of its students, teachers and families while remaining a national leader in closing education achievement gaps and advancing student growth.

The Governor’s announcement came at Hialeah Educational Academy, a school that has dedicated STEM programs and offers certificate programs in fields including law enforcement, nursing and fire rescue. The $289 million includes funding for STEM programs, civics education and after-school and summer learning programs.

“I am proud to announce an additional $289 million for programs that will improve student achievement and close learning gaps,” Governor DeSantis said. “This announcement builds on our accomplishments over the past three years to make Florida a national leader on education, with our focus on civics, early literacy and STEM programs.”

 

Read more: https://www.flgov.com/2022/03/16/governor-ron-desantis-announces-289-million-for-programs-that-close-achievement-gaps-improve-stem-education-and-boost-student-resiliency/

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Florida continues robust economic growth

Governor DeSantis announced that in January, Florida continued to have steady growth and economic stability. In January 2022, Florida’s unemployment rate decreased by 2.5 percentage points over the year to 3.5 percent and continued to remain well below the national rate of 4 percent.

The U.S. Department of Labor data also shows that Florida’s unemployment rate has remained below the national rate for 14 consecutive months.

In January 2022, Florida’s labor force participation total was 10.45 million workers, greater than Florida’s February 2020 pre-pandemic labor force and increasing by 318,000, or 3.1 percent, over the year. Employment opportunities have also increased as Floridians remain confident in finding meaningful employment. There were 8.07 million private sector jobs statewide in January 2022, an increase of 124,700, or 1.6 percent, from February 2020. The state’s total private sector employment increased by 23,900 jobs in January 2022, an increase of 0.3 percent from December.

“Florida’s January 2022 numbers and the U.S. Department of Labor’s updated data for 2021 demonstrate that Florida continues to have a robust economic climate where individual Floridians have opportunities to get ahead – even in the face of inflationary federal policies that are causing the price of virtually everything to spike,” Governor DeSantis said.

Read more: https://www.flgov.com/2022/03/14/governor-desantis-announces-florida-kicked-off-the-year-with-continued-economic-growth/

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Governor lambasts Biden for cuddling up to brutal Maduro regime

Governor DeSantis was joined by Venezuelan Americans in Miami-Dade County to discuss the Biden administration’s unconscionable resumption of high-level diplomatic contact with the brutal Maduro regime in Caracas, and to highlight the failures of the Biden administration’s energy policies which have led to record high gas prices and coddling the world’s worst dictators.

“Many Americans and a lot of Floridians are very angered by the Biden administration‘s recent attempts to legitimize the brutal Maduro regime in Venezuela,” Governor DeSantis said. “This is part of a familiar pattern of the Biden administration thumbing its nose at millions of people here in Florida, just like when it took FARC off the terrorism list and didn’t lift a finger to help the democracy protesters in Cuba. Now, Biden is going hat in hand to legitimize Nicolas Maduro, who is responsible for countless atrocities and has driven Venezuela into the ground.”

“The United States should be energy independent,” he said. “Now we’re in a situation where people are really hurting and rather than acknowledge that their policies have been ineffective, they’re going to Maduro and they’re going to the ayatollahs in Iran. The answer is American energy independence, not propping up Nicolas Maduro.”

Read more: https://www.flgov.com/2022/03/11/governor-desantis-lambasts-biden-administrations-engagement-with-maduro-regime-and-its-destructive-domestic-energy-policies/

Watch the entire roundtable here: https://rumble.com/vx4ad1-expand-american-energy-dont-line-maduros-pockets.html

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$2 million in state aid to tornado ravaged communities

Governor DeSantis announced more than $2 million for communities impacted by the January 16 tornadoes in Southwest Florida. The money will be used to assist Florida families in replacing their mobile homes destroyed by the tornado. Homeowners whose properties sustained damage directly related to the tornado in Southwest Florida may contact their local SHIP office for assistance.

“I am committed to making sure that Floridians have the necessary resources to rebuild following a disaster,” Governor DeSantis said. “Our state agencies continue to work with private, public, and local partners to provide meaningful assistance and ensure these communities have access to resources that aid their recovery efforts.”

Read more: https://www.flgov.com/2022/03/10/governor-desantis-announces-2-million-in-housing-assistance-and-additional-resources-available-for-communities-impacted-by-southwest-florida-tornado/

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Senate passes Senator Rubio’s Daylight Savings bill

The ever unpopular, twice annual clock changing routine is close to being a thing of the past now that the U.S. Senate has passed Senator Rubio’s Sunshine Protection Act of 2021. The bill would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent across the country starting in 2023.

In 2018, the Florida legislature passed year-round DST. However, for Florida’s change to apply, a change in the federal statute is required. Nineteen other states — Alabama, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and Wyoming — have passed similar laws, resolutions or voter initiatives, and dozens more are looking to do so.

Read more: https://www.rubio.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=EAF1F94F-F52F-4D7E-8333-B713F44BCC8D

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Rubio campaign releases “Democrats are a pain in the gas”

 

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpTv5xK6qvQ

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AG Moody warns of deadly new opioid

Attorney General Moody is warning Floridians of a new, deadly synthetic opioid found in Florida called Isotonitazene — commonly referred to as ISO.

ISO is 20 to 100 times stronger than fentanyl — an already incredibly dangerous opioid. Similar to fentanyl, this new synthetic opioid is being mixed with other drugs and appearing in the illicit drug market, possibly in powder or pill form. Often, users have no idea that a lethal synthetic opioid is mixed into a drug until it is too late.

Attorney General Moody is sounding the alarm and asking people to never take an illicit drug because just one pill can kill. In fact, ISO is so strong that it can kill just by coming in contact with someone’s skin or being accidentally inhaled. ISO has already been linked to overdose deaths in Florida.

“For years, we have been warning about the dangers of fentanyl and how just one pill laced with this synthetic opioid can kill,” Attorney General Moody said. “Now, there is a new, deadlier drug being found in Florida.”

Read more: http://www.myfloridalegal.com/newsrel.nsf/newsreleases/A19BD1D4E0D39DFD852588070057E62D

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CFO Jimmy Patronis Highlights “Born Free” Legislative Victories

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis said that the Legislature achieved his top priorities for the 2022 legislative session, including $10 million in funding for Florida’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces and providing tax relief so Floridians can protect their homes and lower their insurance premiums.

“This legislative session, we fought for Florida’s consumers, families, and first responders and won,” CFO Jimmy Patronis said. “While other states crushed their economies and drove out first responders and small businesses, over 800 people a day moved to the great state of Florida because we value opportunity, safety, stability and freedom. These important principles make the Sunshine State the best place to live, work, and raise a family.”

Read more: https://www.myfloridacfo.com/sitePages/newsroom/pressRelease.aspx?id=6139

Social Media Highlights

In Florida, this is the year of the parent. pic.twitter.com/7EAZtKJlCd

— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) March 16, 2022

Cutting off from #Russia was easy, it won’t be nearly as easy to cut off of #China if they go after Taiwan

Right now we depend way too much on China

We have to start making more things here in America pic.twitter.com/b9CwAouTr7

— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) March 15, 2022

For more information about avoiding charity scams, check out our Scams at a Glance: Charity Scams resource by visiting https://t.co/N4sEPkNhu3. pic.twitter.com/CTtIZ2JfK2

— AG Ashley Moody (@AGAshleyMoody) March 15, 2022

Thank You ⁦@JoeBiden⁩! ⁦@Uber⁩ charging customers new fuel fee for rides, delivery. #BidenInflation
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— Jimmy Patronis (@JimmyPatronis) March 13, 2022

When Disney attempts to say Florida is not woke enough, while doing business with the repressive Chinese Communist Party, it’s hard to take them seriously. https://t.co/lI8YNpzAMg

— Jeanette M. Nuñez (@JeanetteNunezFL) March 15, 2022

The Florida measure is backed by 69% of Republicans, 62% of Democrats, and 57% of Independents. There were also no notable differences among whites (63%), blacks (66%), and Latinos (62%) or by age. https://t.co/ofZyG69Jdg

— Florida GOP (@FloridaGOP) March 16, 2022

ANOTHER ONE: The Senate unanimously passed @MarcoRubio’s bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent.☀️⏰😎

— Team Marco (@TeamMarco) March 16, 2022

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