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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterApril 7, 2016

On Everglades Action Day, Gov. Rick Scott took steps to make sure there’s a dedicated funding source to restore the River of Grass. Scott signed a bill (HB 989) into law on Thursday to create an annual dedicated funding source to protect Florida’s environment. The Legacy Florida bill sets aside up to $200 million a […]

Drew WilsonMarch 31, 2016

Republican candidate Rebecca Negron has picked up an endorsement from the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association in her bid for Florida’s 18th Congressional District, her campaign announced Thursday. “The Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association is proud to inform you of its endorsement of your candidacy for U.S. Representative District 18,” PBA President John […]

Drew WilsonMarch 11, 2016

The Everglades Foundation lauded lawmakers Friday for passing a bill that would fund Everglades restoration efforts with up to $200 million a year. HB 989, put forward by incoming Senate President Joe Negron and Republican Rep. Gayle Harrell, would pull the lesser of 25 percent or $200 million from the money collected under the 2014 […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 11, 2016

The state House approved its nearly $80 billion spending plan, despite oppositions from Democrats over a decision to defund Planned Parenthood. The House voted 85-29, largely along party lines, to approve the chamber’s $79.9 billion budget. Among other things, the spending plan sets aside $3.2 billion in reserves, increases per student funding to $7,231 and […]

Drew WilsonFebruary 11, 2016

Vero Beach Republican state Rep. Debbie Mayfield has endorsed Rebecca Negron in Florida’s 18th Congressional District race, Negron’s campaign announced Thursday. “I believe Rebecca Negron is the best candidate in the race for Congressional District 18 to serve our Treasure Coast in Washington,” Mayfield said. “If elected, I know she will work tirelessly on the issues […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 28, 2016

A bill that would fund Everglades restoration efforts with up to $200 million a year cleared the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Thursday with a unanimous vote. “Today we are making great strides toward finishing a task that is important to all Floridians,” committee chairman and Bartow Republican Rep. Ben Albritton said. “By protecting […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 28, 2016

The River of Grass needs a steady flow of funding. That’s the message environmental and conservation activists are hoping to send to lawmakers on Thursday during the annual Everglades Action Day. “The focus this year is a funding mechanism,” said Jason Totoiu, the co-chairman of the Everglades Coalition, which is made up a coalition of […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 28, 2016

The River of Grass needs a steady flow of funding. That’s the message environmental and conservation activists are hoping to send to lawmakers on Thursday during the annual Everglades Action Day. “The focus this year is a funding mechanism,” said Jason Totoiu, the co-chairman of the Everglades Coalition, made up of 61 environmental and conservation […]

Ryan RayJanuary 13, 2016

A bill to “streamline” the process for minors to expunge their criminal records bill passed unanimously in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. A pair of Tampa Bay area Republicans – Rep. Chris Latvala of Clearwater and prime co-sponsor Rep. Chris Sprowls – filed the bill (HB 147) in September. The bill would cut a break to […]

Phil AmmannDecember 17, 2015

Everglades restoration will receive a substantial financial boost, thanks to bills filed by a pair Republican lawmakers Thursday. As first reported by LobbyTools, state Sen. Joe Negron and state Rep. Gayle Harrell, both of Stuart, submitted proposals (HB 989 and SB 1168) that seek to dedicate $200 million a year to Everglades restoration projects. The […]

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Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Rick Scott signs Legacy Florida bill on Everglades Action Day

Rebecca Negron wins Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association endorsement

Everglades Foundation commends lawmakers for final passage of “Legacy Florida” funding

House votes 85-29 to approve its $79.9 billion spending plan

Republican Debbie Mayfield endorses Rebecca Negron for CD18

Everglades restoration bill unanimously passes House committee

On Everglades Action Day, environmental groups to urge lawmakers to set aside money for restoration projects

On Everglades Action Day, environmental groups to urge lawmakers to set aside money for restoration projects

House bill to expunge juvenile records OK’d unanimously by Judiciary panel

Joe Negron, Gayle Harrell file bills to give $200 million boost to Everglades restoration