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Kill Destructive Water Bill
The Orlando Sentinel weighs in on the legislation (SB 2080) that would cut out the water management district's Governing Board members in permitting decisions and turn those decisions over to the district's executive directors. If the legislation becomes law, the only way Board members would hear permitting decisions were if the district staff recommended... »
"Friendly Lawns" Bill Not So Friendly to Citizens
After a glowing article about how great Senate Bill 2080 would be for Florida's water resources and Florida friendly lawns, the St. Pete Times has done a 180 on the bill. It seems that Senator J.D. Alexander added an amendment to the bill at the last minute that would require the water management districts'... »
Ben Hill Griffin's Grandkids at it again
Poor Ben Hill Griffin Jr. He may have been one of the most powerful Floridians in modern time before he passed on, but his grandkids seem incapable of getting along. Rumors of run-ins between his granddaughter, former US Representative Katherine Harris and his grandson, State Sen. J. D. Alexander, are legendary. According to one account,... »
Could State Workers See A 5% Pay Cut?
This is one of the latest proposals being tossed about as lawmakers scramble to close a $6 billion deficit. Florida taxpayers could save upward of $304 million if the Legislature cut every state worker's salary by about 5 percent, according to an analysis produced by the state Senate. Senate budget chief J.D. Alexander confirmed Monday that... »
