Capitol Update – Week Ending 09/01/2017

Capitol Update is a weekly review of state government.  Topics this week include:

• The Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission sent at least 145 personnel to Texas to help rescue people from Hurricane Harvey flooding.
• The Florida Supreme Court ruled that Governor Rick Scott does have the power to remove capital murder cases from State Attorney Aramis Ayala, who says she won’t pursue the death penalty against anyone.
• The Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles is introducing a new driver license, with a new design and new security features.