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Florida Bar Association

February 1, 2024

Bill to protect city and county attorneys is ready for the floor

Rep. Kristen Arrington The personal identifying information of city and county attorneys and their deputies would be shielded...

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Florida Bar Association

February 1, 2024

Mental health and substance abuse bill clears first Senate panel stop

Sen. Erin Grall It took about six minutes on January 30 for a measure overhauling the state’s mental...

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Florida Bar Association

February 1, 2024

House and Senate budgets project increases in court spending

President Kathleen Passidomo The House and Senate are calling for steep spending cuts in FY 2024-25, but their...

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Florida Bar Association

February 1, 2024

‘Alternate headquarters’ for DCA judges moves in the House

Rep. Patt Maney A measure that would make it easier for district court of appeal judges to establish...

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Florida Bar Association

February 1, 2024

Florida Board of Bar Examiners needs a public member

Members of the public are invited to volunteer on or before Monday, March 25, for one vacancy on...

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