Representative Eisnaugle Named Distinguished Advocate

June 10, 2009 by Eric Eisnaugle

ORLANDO, FL, June 10, 2009 – The Florida Chamber of Commerce announced yesterday that Representative Eric Eisnaugle received the Distinguished Advocate Award for 2009. The Florida Chamber, Florida’s largest business group, recognized eleven of the 120 members of the Florida House for their efforts to create a jobs-friendly environment in Florida. Representative Eisnaugle, a freshman legislator, received the award because he “championed legislation to lower insurance assessment costs for Floridians and worked to create a program that would encourage small businesses in Florida to develop high-tech products.”

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Education: Florida Increases Per-Student Funding Despite Historic Budget Deficit

May 8, 2009 by Eric Eisnaugle

ORLANDO, FL, May 8, 2009 – Today, Representative Eric Eisnaugle voted to increase per-student funding during the 2009-10 school year. Over the last several months, Florida’s economy has continued to struggle, and as a result, Florida’s budget deficit grew to roughly $6 billion. During that time, Orange County Public Schools was projecting a $240 million deficit and discussed possible budget cuts including closing neighborhood schools and eliminating athletic programs.

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Eisnaugle Passes Orange County Ethics Bill In The Florida House

April 27, 2009 by admin

Legislation implementing recent ethics reforms made by the Orange County Commission passed in the Florida House today. House Bill (HB) 985 brings key enforcement provisions of the ethics reforms into effect by creating a required public records exemption for complaints until probable cause is found.

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