Press Releases

Representative Hudson stands up for the Constitution!

July 1st, 2009 · No Comments

Representative Matt Hudson and two of his Florida House of Representative colleagues Representative Scott Plakon and Representative Ritch Workman have filed House Memorial 19. This Memorial often referred to as the 10th Amendment resolution is an attempt to simply get our Federal elected officials to adhere to their oaths of office. The 10th Amendment says: [...]

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Hudson recognized as County Champion!

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 [...]

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House Bill 701 by Hudson signed into law!

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 [...]

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Representative Matt Hudson Continues To Seek Alternative Fuel Sources For Independence From Foreign Oil

October 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment

  Representative Matt Hudson and other elected officials spent a day last week touring Jatropha fields in South West Florida, in order to learn more about this renewable, sustainable source of fuel.  Working closely with the University of Florida/IFAS (Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences), the tour incorporated several stops including, Buckingham- Orange River Park, [...]

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Representative Matt Hudson to present $135,000 check to Immokalee Sports Park

October 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Representative Matt Hudson will present a check in the amount of $135,000, from the state Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP). The Grant is for the Immokalee Sports Complex. The presentation will take place on Friday, October 3 at 11 a.m. at the facility in Immokalee. On September 11, 2007, the Board of County Commissioners [...]

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Representative Hudson secures Immokalee Farmer’s Market FEMA reconstruction funds

September 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Representative Matt Hudson organized a meeting today with Department of Emergency Management in Tallahassee Florida ensuring the Immokalee Farmer’s Market receives its reconstruction funding. This funding was promised by FEMA to rebuild the damage and destruction caused by the hurricanes in 2004 and 2005. State Farmer’s Markets are the initial incubators for agribusiness within the [...]

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Representative Matt Hudson Continues Civics In School Outreach

May 18th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Representative Matt Hudson (R-Naples) continued his longstanding commitment to bring civics to our schools this week by addressing two classes at Immokalee High School. The importance that our young people will play in the future of Florida can only be enhanced if they understand how Government works and what role they can play in Government.” [...]

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Hudson Moves Measure To End “Marriage Penalty”

April 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment

Representative Hudson was the primary sponsor of House Bill (HB) 647 which repeals the marriage penalty currently paid by spouses who are added to the deed of a home previously owned by their spouse.  “As the law stands, if a Floridian marries a homeowner and adds his or her name to the deed held by [...]

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Representative Hudson Appointed To Budget Conference Committee

April 18th, 2008 · No Comments

State Representative Matt Hudson (R-Naples) was appointed to the House Healthcare Budget Conference by House Speaker Marco Rubio (R-Miami). Conference committees are appointed by the presiding officers of the House and Senate in order to resolve differences in the proposed budgets of each chamber, in order to craft a final budget. “I’m humbled by the [...]

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On Tax Day, Representative Matt Hudson Offers Married Homeowners Relief

April 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Tallahassee, FL – Legislation to eliminate an arcane feature in Florida Law which penalizes Floridians who marry homeowners passed a key house committee today and is headed for a full vote before the Florida House of Representatives. The measure, House Bill 647 by Representative Matt Hudson (R-Naples) would put an end to the practice of [...]

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