July 2nd, 2009 · No Comments
The Colier County Legislative Delegation held a post session wrap up town hall meeting at Edison College on July 1st. The meeting was well attended and provided citizens an opportunity to hear from their Legislators, and to engage them with their concerns. The discussion was lively and at times very direct. “Our form of government was on display and in perfect working order” stated Rep. Hudson. “Government of , by , and for the people makes us the greatest country in the world” remarked Hudson.
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June 29th, 2009 · No Comments
July 1st the tax on a pack of cigarettes goes up one dollar in the state of Florida. Proponents of the measure will say that people who smoke will chose to quit and at the same time the added tax will create additional revenue. The math seems very fuzzy and the outcomes unlikely. Rep. Hudson stands for less taxes and less government and voted against the measure this spring in Tallahassee. Please go to www.tobaccofreeflorida.com for ideas and tools to quit smoking.
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2009/jun/28/time-quit-or-pay-cost-smoke-just-went-again/
June 26th, 2009 · No Comments
The Florida Association of Counties recognized Representative Matt Hudson with the County Champion award Friday June 26, 2009. The award was presented at the annual meeting of the association in Collier County. House Bill 701sponsored, and passed by Rep Hudson in the 2009 Legislative session was a total revamp of the Truth in Millage Notice (TRIM). This notice provides property owners with information relating to their tax bill and various assessments. Making the notice more informative and consumer friendly was a priority for Rep Hudson and the Association…
http://www.fl-counties.com/communications/newsnotes_2009062608.shtml
June 19th, 2009 · 1 Comment
The Economic Development Council of Collier County hosted its annual legislative wrap up where the audience had the opportunity to hear from three members of the Collier delegation. Representative Hudson was introduced to the crowd as a “Bulldog” because of his tenacious spirit and the manner in which he tackles the issues.
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2009/jun/19/legislators-update-collier-business-leaders-latest/
June 18th, 2009 · No Comments
Well it’s finally here the catalyst for growth in this wonderful new community. Publix opened to the cheers of many residents. While obviously bringing much needed convenience this store should serve as a “focal point of the community and become a catalyst for continued growth” stated Hudson. The store will also be very convenient for Rep Hudson on his way back from Immokalee and the East coast.
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2009/jun/18/publix-opens-crowd-ave-maria/
June 14th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Social networking used to be having coffee with someone. Now it’s a whole new ballgame as the internet and smartphones have transformed how we converse. Recently Retro social networking came face to face with today’s social networking ironically in a coffee shop. Jeff Lytle of the Naples News attended and had some interesting insights on the topic and Representative Hudson. Check it out at
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2009/jun/13/jeff-lytle-getting-down-business-social-networking/
June 12th, 2009 · No Comments
Dana Fulker, a recent Hodges University graduate, gave great praise to the Hodges experience. Representative Hudson’s Civics outreach in the schools program was mentioned as a part of the excellent Hodges program. Read more about Dana at http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2009/jun/12/hodges-university-adult-learner-graduates-well-rou/
Congrats Dana! You have a very bright future.
June 12th, 2009 · No Comments
Yesterday in Tallahassee Governor Charlie Crist signed House Bill 701 sponsored by Representative Matt Hudson into law. This new law brings about dramatic changes to property owners notice of assessments and taxes otherwise known as the TRIM notice or Truth in Millage notice. This form has long been very confusing and impractical for property owners. The new form will provide property owners with relevant useful information that will allow them to better understand their property taxes. This new law is yet another example of Representative Hudson’s desire to put common sense in State Government.
June 12th, 2009 · No Comments
Representative Hudson has a Twitter account and he encourages you to follow the campaign. Follow the Representative at MHudson101
This site will soon be integrated to twitter as well!
June 7th, 2009 · No Comments
Answer –The Economy!!
Question–The one thing you are focused on more than anything else this legislative session.
Check out the conversation with the Naples news at http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2009/jun/07/businesses-tout-some-gains-recent-legislative-sess/