A.G. GancarskiMarch 14, 2019
4min370
This is Scott's first U.S. Senate budget process.
Tag: EvergladesFILE - Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., joined from left by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La. Image via AP.
A.G. GancarskiMarch 14, 2019
Scott PowersMarch 14, 2019
4min581
Florida's leaders made a bipartisan ask for $200 million. Trump offered $70 million.
Ryan NicolFebruary 12, 2019
4min430
The numbers were gathered by the FAU Business and Economics Polling Initiative.
Scott PowersFebruary 12, 2019
3min596
"Unfortunately, federal funding has not kept pace with the state's increased contributions."
Jacob OglesFebruary 9, 2019
3min340
The governor hasn't spoken against court ruling ordering well permit in Everglades.
Ryan NicolJanuary 29, 2019
5min659
DeSantis nominated Chauncey Goss and Ron Bergeron Tuesday.
Drew WilsonNovember 29, 2018
5min573
Citing Florida statute put in place by a law passed two years ago, U.S. Sugar said Thursday that the land acquisition option agreement between the company and the state can now be terminated. The bill, SB 10, mandated the construction of a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee to reduce discharges to the St. Lucie and […]
Scott PowersMarch 26, 2018
2min219
A couple weeks out from his anticipated April 9 announcement about running for the U.S. Senate, Gov. Scott touted budget investments in Florida’s environment and agriculture during a stop Monday at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka. While there he said little about his potential U.S. Senate plans, not commenting the significance of the move […]
Peter SchorschJanuary 19, 20185min288
On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations committee heard a presentation from South Florida Water Management District Executive Director Ernie Marks on the status report of the reservoir project authorized by Senate Bill 10. Following the presentation, Appropriations Chair and Senate Bill 10 sponsor Rob Bradley expressed confidence in the district’s plans. But following the meeting, Senate […]
Danny McAuliffeJanuary 4, 2018
6min346
Audubon Florida announced its legislative priorities on Thursday, but also was happy to see Gov. Rick Scott oppose the U.S. Department of Interior’s possible drilling explorations in the Sunshine State. “We were glad to see Gov. Scott’s response, coming out strongly in opposition to drilling near Florida’s waters,” said Julie Wraithmell, the interim executive director of […]