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Staff ReportsSeptember 1, 2017

Senate President Joe Negron on Friday said progress on a southern reservoir outlined in legislation passed this year, addressing South Florida’s water quality, is getting a kick-start. “…The Army Corps of Engineers intends to expedite the federal approval process … The Corps has determined the best option for achieving southern storage is not to seek […]

Peter SchorschAugust 16, 2017

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Peter SchorschAugust 15, 2017

Senate President Joe Negron is shaking up budget-related and other panels, embarking on an aggressive round of leadership changes in advance of the 2018 Legislative Session. Negron appointed new heads of five budget subcommittees, while changing the leaders of committees that oversee policy areas involving the environment, agriculture, utilities and elections. Also, Negron added members […]

Peter SchorschAugust 11, 2017

Halfway between legislative sessions, Florida Senate President Joe Negron is not standing still. There he is joining Gov. Rick Scott at a ceremonial bill signing in the fight against opioid abuse in Palm Beach County July 11, along with Wellington Democrat Matt Willette and a group of Palm Beach County Sheriff deputies. About a week later, both […]

Jim RosicaJuly 5, 2017

Senate President Joe Negron‘s net worth is now over $950,000, according to a financial disclosure filed last week with the Florida Commission on Ethics. Negron’s net worth as of Dec. 31, 2016 was $952,634, his filing shows. That’s up 15 percent from his 2015 reported worth of $828,646. As income, he listed $278,887 from the Gunster […]

Peter SchorschJune 30, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran and Senate President Joe Negron aced the 2017 Legislative Session when it comes to school choice, said an organization founded by former Gov. Jeb Bush. Foundation for Florida’s Future gave both Republican lawmakers an “A+” this year and included both on their “honor roll,” which the group says, “recognizes the legislative […]

Jim RosicaJune 28, 2017

Five months after he quit a law firm job following concerns of conflicts of interest, Senate President Joe Negron has joined the Akerman firm’s West Palm Beach office. The firm announced the move Wednesday in a press release. Negron will be “of counsel,” an arrangement usually meaning an attorney works on a case-to-case basis and not […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 15, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott vetoed a wide-sweeping higher education bill, saying the legislation “impedes the ability of state colleges to meet the needs of the communities and families they serve.” The bill (SB 374) was a top priority for Senate President Joe Negron, who has made improving the State University System a cornerstone of his term […]

Michael MolineJune 8, 2017

Senate President Joe Negron insisted Thursday, for the second time in as many days, that he emphatically was not party to any deal between Gov. Rick Scott and the House over public education spending and economic incentives. Any suggestion otherwise, Negron told reporters following the day’s Senate session, is a “false narrative.” There is evidence, he […]

Staff ReportsJune 7, 2017

Two senators have asked Senate President Joe Negron to support expanding the call for a special session to override two line-item vetoes. Sens. Denise Grimsley and Kelli Stargel sent a letter to Negron on Wednesday asking for his “assistant and support in expanding the call for Special Session 2017-A to include the veto override of […]

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Joe Negron: Army Corps will speed up Lake O work

Sunburn for 8.16.17 – Jack Latvala hits the trail; Jimmy Patronis to consider hitting the trail; Bobby O. wins on the trail; Joe Negron blazes a trail; Bill Montford leaves a trail; Happy trails, Carol Gentry

Joe Negron shuffles Senate leadership ahead of Session

Preparation is key as Joe Negron remains a force heading into 2018 Session

Joe Negron’s personal wealth nears $1 million

Jeb Bush foundation issues legislative grades; aces for Richard Corcoran, Joe Negron

Joe Negron joins Akerman law firm as litigator

Rick Scott vetoes higher education bill, priority for Joe Negron

Joe Negron doubles down: He was not party to any special session deal

Denise Grimsley, Kelli Stargel ask Joe Negron to support veto overrides of 2 budget line items