Noah PranskyMay 28, 2019
10min738
You'd think the six-day upgrade would have been finished by Day 362?
Tag: Environmental Regulation Commission
Noah PranskyMay 28, 2019
Phil AmmannDecember 19, 2016
7min242
On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced 14 appointments to a variety of state boards and commissions. Pinellas County Housing Authority Scott began by reappointing Joseph Triolo and Michael Guju to the Pinellas County Housing Authority. Triolo, 59, of Saint Petersburg, is a program manager for Duke Energy. He is reappointed for a term ending Jan. […]
Diane RobertsAugust 11, 2016
7min563
The streets of Miami and Fort Lauderdale flood on a distressingly regular basis; the drinking water in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties is getting salty; mosquitoes infect you with Zika; toxic algae in our rivers, lakes and seas will give you a hideous rash, attack your nervous system, and impair your liver. Nature has […]
Associated PressJuly 27, 2016
3min546
Despite the objection of environmental groups, state environmental regulators voted Tuesday to approve new standards that will increase the amount of cancer-causing toxins allowed in Florida’s rivers and streams under a plan the state says will protect more Floridians than current standards. The Environmental Regulation Commission voted 3-2 to approve a proposal that would increase […]
Jim RosicaMay 11, 2016
4min378
A former member of the Florida Environmental Regulation Commission said the group doesn’t have “jack” to do. That’s why the commission — charged with reviewing rules to protect the state’s environment — hardly ever meets, the person said. The former commissioner asked not to be named. But a current member explained the body, whose members don’t get paid, always meets when there’s business […]
Jim RosicaMay 11, 2016
4min375
Gov. Rick Scott has tapped his former top environmental lawyer for a spot on the state’s Environmental Regulation Commission. But Craig Varn might not have a lot to do as a member: The commission has cancelled every one of its monthly meetings so far this year. Scott named him to the commission on Tuesday. Varn, 47, was general […]
Phil AmmannOctober 5, 2015
5min209
On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced eleven appointments to a variety of state regulatory boards. Diabetes Advisory Council Scott began by naming four to the Diabetes Advisory Council, which advises the state on diabetes prevention, diagnosis, education, care, treatment, impact, and costs. Dr. Kimberly Reed, 50, of Davie, is a professor at Nova Southeastern University. […]