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Daniel TilsonMarch 19, 2015

Funny thing about the “will of the people” in Florida. Even when expressed via an overwhelming majority “Yes” vote on a constitutional amendment, the Legislature can and does subvert it. That’s what’s happening with the environmental protections and preservations Floridians thought were a done deal after more than 75 percent of voters joined forces to […]

Associated PressMarch 16, 2015

A bill allowing gun owners without concealed weapon permits to take their guns along during emergency evacuations appears to have a good chance of passing this year. SB 822 will go to the floor of the Florida Senate on Tuesday after getting approval in all three of its required committee stops. A Senate committee killed […]

Guest AuthorMarch 9, 2015

Last week, the Florida Senate and Senate President Andy Gardiner took a significant step on an issue with profound impacts on Florida taxpayers, businesses and, ultimately, our economy. The Senate filed SPB 7044, the “Florida Health Insurance Affordability Exchange” (FHIX), based upon A Healthy Florida Works Plan. This plan was thoughtfully proposed by a bipartisan coalition of business owners, hospitals, community leaders and individuals who […]

Associated PressMarch 3, 2015

The Republican-led Florida Legislature kicked off its annual session Tuesday with the usual pomp, but the celebratory nature was overshadowed by lingering questions about the state budget, tax cuts and health care. The two GOP legislators in charge opened the session by stressing areas on which they plan to work in tandem over the next […]

Associated PressMarch 3, 2015

The Republican-led Florida Legislature kicked off its annual session Tuesday with the usual pomp, but the celebratory nature was overshadowed by lingering questions about the state budget, tax cuts and health care. The two GOP legislators in charge opened the session by stressing areas on which they plan to work in tandem over the next […]

Guest AuthorMarch 1, 2015

This session, the Florida Legislature is making an unprecedented commitment to the stewardship of our natural resources by including the development of a broader water policy as a key priority in the shared House and Senate agenda. To the benefit of all Floridians, leaders starting with Governor Rick Scott, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, House Speaker […]

Guest AuthorMarch 1, 2015

This session, the Florida Legislature is making an unprecedented commitment to the stewardship of our natural resources by including the development of a broader water policy as a key priority in the shared House and Senate agenda. To the benefit of all Floridians, leaders starting with Gov. Rick Scott, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, House Speaker […]

Martin DyckmanFebruary 25, 2015

It is widely acknowledged that the fox should not guard the henhouse. It follows that he shouldn’t hire those who do. That’s a potential problem in the Florida Senate’s comprehensive and well-meant prison bill. (SB 7020) Among other things, it creates a Florida Corrections Commission to monitor what goes on in a prison system becoming […]

Martin DyckmanFebruary 24, 2015

It is widely acknowledged that the fox should not guard the henhouse. It follows that he shouldn’t hire those who do. That’s a potential problem in the Florida Senate’s comprehensive and well-meant prison bill. (SB 7020) Among other things, it creates a Florida Corrections Commission to monitor what goes on in a prison system becoming […]

Ryan RayJanuary 9, 2015

The Associated Industries of Florida’s water policy vehicle, called the H2O Coalition, announced on Thursday the creation of a new website and social media accounts to promulgate their interests and inform the public about the likely upcoming changes in Florida’s environmental regulations from a business perspective. “This session, leaders in Tallahassee are planning to make decisions on […]

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Daniel Tilson: Florida Legislature is subverting our will on Amendment 1, water

Bill on guns, emergency evacuations goes to Senate floor

Tom Feeney: Use 'A Healthy Florida Works' to reform medical coverage

Budget, health care issues cloud Legislature's opening day

Budget, health care issues cloud Legislature’s opening day

Tom Feeney: Setting the Record Straight on the Florida House’s Water Policy

Tom Feeney: Environmentalists unfairly attacking House water policy

Martin Dyckman: Prisons need monitoring, but so does Rick Scott

Martin Dyckman: Prisons need monitoring, but so does Gov. Rick Scott

AIF's H2O coalition launches online media campaign ahead of water policy reforms