A.G. GancarskiJanuary 9, 2020
5min482
Defenders of Home Rule gear up for Session.
Tag: League of CitiesGabrielle Russon
A.G. GancarskiJanuary 9, 2020A.G. GancarskiJuly 29, 2019
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Republicans and Democrats unite here.
Guest AuthorAugust 21, 2017
4min367
Sometimes Florida’s cities find themselves at odds with the state Legislature over the principle of home rule. That cherished concept, supported by an overwhelming majority of Florida’s citizens, reflects the view that the closer government is to the people, the more effective, fair and responsive it will be. Over this past year, we have seen […]
Peter SchorschJanuary 11, 2016
4min435
Florida Sunshine Laws, which dictate transparency in government, could be significantly threatened — all with the change of a single word. As reported by Noah Pransky of WTSP, a new bill by Sarasota Republican State Rep. Greg Steube is generating concern among open government advocates, who see it as “legislators trying to further erode citizens’ […]