State Affairs:
by Briggitte Smith
Chairman, Marion County Republican Executive Committee
The Marion County Republican Executive Committee Legislative Affairs committee traveled to Tallahassee for the special session. We have been sending prior emails regarding the immigration legislation, but below is a new rule to vehicle registration that we learned about during our trip.
New Rule 15C-1.015, FAC – Vehicle Registration Information, rule was established to define a “valid passport” when filing an application to register a motor vehicle; when filing an application for vehicle registration, an individual applicant must provide a valid driver license or identification card issued by this state or another state or a valid passport. For purposes of s. 320.02(2)(a), Florida Statutes, new Rule 15C-1.015, FAC, defines a “valid passport” as: (1) An unexpired passport or passport card issued by the United States government; or (2) An unexpired passport issued by the government of another country with: (a) A stamp or mark affixed by the United States Department of Homeland Security onto the passport to evidence and authorize lawful presence in the United States; or (b) An unexpired I-94, or current permanent resident card, or unexpired immigrant visa, issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security. Continue reading
I had a number of things going on at once. I received several fraudulent attempts on the internet, then I turned them in and my computer got hacked. I click on something and the computer started DONG DONG a siren I think and a voice saying don’t turn your computer off. I push the button on the side of the mac which stopped everything. The silence was deafening, then I let the computer boot back up and the was no email response. My password was breached, I was sent help emails to click on I did not do that. I got really discourage. Turned the computer off and unplugged it. I thought about it all night. Next morning I tried to create a new password and at about 25 or more attempts I made some head way. My computer and email is back. That was Saturday AM
Sunday AM I get a text from the bank that I have my credit card with and it said we think there was fraudulent attempts to use my card. Sure enough there 5 fraudulent attempts. I called the bank it shut down my card and went over the charges with the bank and I said yes or no to the charges. All done over the phone. They said I would get a new card in two business days. They will investigate the fraud. The bank said I won’t lose any money, it might take a little time. My card came in two business days. One week later they said all my money was put back in my account and will report later with information about the hack or breach.
What do you think? Do you think someone is after me? I’ll bet there is, I have been filing complaints and questioning fraudulent people. One of them is doing this and I hope they catch them. I’ll file charges against them.
(Ensuring Government Efficiency)
WHEREAS, state and local governments should be efficient, effective, transparent, and responsive and should be held accountable for achieving these goals; and
WHEREAS, fiscal accountability is necessary to ensure good government and to minimize financial burdens on the taxpayer; and
WHEREAS, all levels of government should continue to work to eliminate unnecessary and inappropriate spending; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has a strong record of responsible fiscal management and stewardship; and
WHEREAS, in addition to balancing the budget each year, my Administration has consistently strived toward streamlining government; and
WHEREAS, for example, the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 “Focus on Florida’s Future” Budget saved Florida taxpayers $3.5 billion; and
WHEREAS, Florida has paid down 41% of the State’s total historic tax-supported debt since 2019; and
WHEREAS, Florida’s debt per capita is estimated to have decreased by 54% from $1,457 in Fiscal Year 2010-2011 to $664 in Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and Continue reading
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