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Julie DelegalApril 17, 2016

Jim Kallinger and Dick Batchelor wrote in Context Florida last week that voters should support “Amendment 1,” which seeks to regulate solar energy in Florida. They disclose at the end of the article that they work for “Consumers for Smart Solar.” But voters may not know that “Consumers for Smart Solar” is a bankrolled front […]

Associated PressMarch 29, 2016

Florida Gov. Rick Scott and members of the Cabinet are signing off on a plan to add millions of gallons water to canals at Florida Power & Light’s Turkey Point power plant. The governor and other elected officials approved the plan Tuesday, even though the owner of a nearby business said problems with the canals […]

Kimberly DeFalcoFebruary 13, 2016

At the site of the future Manatee Solar Energy Center in Parrish, Florida Power & Light executives, environmentalists, state and local officials cheered as a groundbreaking ceremony significantly changed the dynamics of solar power in the Sunshine State. At 10:50 a.m. Thursday, FPL President and CEO Eric Silagy and Agricultural Commissioner Adam Putnam flipped the […]

Jim RosicaNovember 11, 2015

Of the groups behind two solar-power constitutional amendments competing to get on the 2016 ballot, one currently has more signatures, but the other now has raised gobs more cash. The utility-backed Consumers for Smart Solar has raised nearly $3.8 million, including $2.3 million in October alone, according to online campaign finance reports. The latest disclosures were due […]

Mitch PerryNovember 6, 2015

The Everglades Coalition, an alliance of more than 50 local, state and national conservation and environmental organizations dedicated to full restoration of America’s Everglades, has endorsed the constitutional amendment being advocated by the group Floridians for Solar Choice. “Water quantity and quality are critical for Everglades restoration, yet the Everglades ecosystem has competing demands for water […]

Drew WilsonOctober 13, 2015

It’s been a six weeks since Lauren Book began her run for termed-out Sen. Eleanor Sobel’s Senate District 33 seat, and her first campaign finance report showed quite the haul. The author and advocate entered the race Sept. 1 with more than $660,000 in committee money on-hand. September saw a $42,000 gain in committee money, […]

Mitch PerryOctober 6, 2015

Floridians for Solar Choice, one of two groups fighting to put a constitutional amendment proposal regarding solar power on the 2016 ballot, received an endorsement Tuesday from the Florida Wildlife Federation, the statewide organization working to protect the Sunshine State’s wildlife for nearly 80 years. “The Florida Wildlife Federation Board of Directors recently voted to support […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 24, 2015

AT&T Florida is the latest major employer to join the Florida Businesses for a Competitive Workforce (FBCW) coalition, which seeks to end statewide LGBT discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Supported by more than 400 Florida businesses, the coalition is working to pass the Florida Competitive Workforce Act during the 2016 Legislative Session. The […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 14, 2015

Fundraising appears to have stalled for the committee backing an amendment making it easier for consumers to buy and sell solar power while donations to its industry-backed rival show no sign of slowing down. Floridians for Solar Choice brought in just $591 for August while it spent more than $135,000. That’s a major drop off […]

Drew WilsonSeptember 14, 2015

Political committees for top Senate Republicans have started to bring in cash again after the trio of sessions kept a lock on fundraising for most of the past five months. Clearwater Sen. Jack Latvala’s political committee, Florida Leadership Committee, brought in the most money last month with a $251,000 performance, though there was still plenty […]

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Julie Delegal: Pro-solar consumers beware: Vote no on Amendment 1

Gov. Rick Scott and Cabinet ok plan to add water to plant canals

FPL breaks ground on new solar power plants

Utility-backed solar amendment rakes in campaign cash

The Everglades Coalition comes out in support of Floridians for Solar Choice amendment

Lauren Book posts blockbuster fundraising numbers in Senate race

Florida Wildlife Federation endorses Floridians for Solar Choice constitutional amendment

AT&T Florida latest major employer to join Florida Businesses for a Competitive Workforce

Fundraising turns gloomy for Floridians for Solar Choice committee

Top Senate Republicans bring in committee cash for August