#mental-health-diversion

#mental-health-diversion

Protesters gathered Friday at the Hall of Justice in San Francisco to demand justice for two families whose loved ones were killed by an allegedly drunk driver nearly five years ago on New Year's Eve. Troy McAlister is facing vehicular manslaughter charges for the deaths of 27-year-old Hanako Abe and 60-year-old Elizabeth Platt at a SoMa crosswalk. McAlister was on parole and allegedly driving a stolen vehicle at the time. His attorney is pursuing the possibility of diversion.

One of the most significant changes is the elimination of Florida's commercial rental tax, which has been in effect for decades. First enacted in 1968, it added state sales tax to commercial leases, making Florida unique among the states. As of October 1, the tax will disappear, a measure that is expected to save businesses nearly $1.15 billion this fiscal year and more than $1.5 billion next year.