Pro-gun Bills face Florida Senate Judiciary Committee
Historic City News readers are notified that three pro-gun bills have been placed on the agenda for the Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2017.
Category: Government
Rutherford applauds advance of measures to bear arms
In support of the principle that constitutional rights should not stop at state lines, Republican US Congressman John Rutherford, 4th District of Florida, informed local Historic City News reporters that the House Judiciary Committee advanced the Fix NICS Act and the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (HR 38) to the full House for consideration.
Assistance available for agricultural land damaged by Irma
Renee Bodine informed local Historic City News reporters that the application deadline for financial assistance under the special Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is December 28th.
Demand citizen leaders on school board not career politicians
Florida is, without question, the term limits state. Our voters have limited the terms of our governor, attorney general, state legislators, and many other elected office holders.
Local government closures for Thanksgiving holiday
All departments of the St Johns County Board of County Commissioners, St Johns County Administrative offices, and the Pet Center will be closed Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday (and Black Friday!)
Volunteer for Confederate Memorial Advisory Committee
As the Nation’s Oldest City, St. Augustine has a long standing and deep commitment to the accurate telling of the city’s history.
Governor makes public transportation $10.8 billion priority
Governor Rick Scott today announced to local Historic City News reporters that the Florida Department of Transportation will receive a historic $10.8 billion in the recommended FY 2018-2019 “Securing Florida’s Future” budget to keep Florida’s transportation and infrastructure system the best in the nation.
City manager shares his vision of the homeless problem
During the St. Augustine City Commission meeting on Monday evening, November 13th, City Manager John Regan will lead a discussion on the topic of homelessness and panhandling.