You have to put up with a commercial or two--
The Georgia Legislature has a duty to vindicate the fraud and the honor of the State of Georgia and perform their constitutional duty.--
Listen to Rudy and all the fraudulent acts that transpried--
"Georgia was stolen!"
"10,315 Dead people elected Biden!"
Showing posts with label Legislatures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Legislatures. Show all posts
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Florida House votes down a motion to ban assault weapons
Florida House votes down motion to take up weapons ban with Douglas students present
Final vote was 36-71 on first day of lobbying for students
Read about it...Sunday, January 21, 2018
Quote of the Day -Richard Corcoran
"Last Tuesday marked the beginning of the 2018 legislative session. We got right to work on our conservative legislative agenda.In just the first week, the House passed important bills to:
• Ban ‘sanctuary cities’ and fine elected officials that refuse to enforce immigration law
• Ban legislators from becoming lobbyists for at least 6 years after leaving office – the toughest ban in the nation
• Make Florida’s ethics laws the toughest in the country
In the House we're about less talk and more action. Now we need our State Senate to get on board."
~ Richard Corcoran
Speaker of the Florida House of representatives
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
HB-33 Texting while Driving
HB 33: Texting while Driving
GENERAL BILL by Toledo ; Slosberg ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Ahern ; Altman ; Asencio ; Berman ; Boyd ; Burgess ; Clemons ; Cortes, J. ; Cruz ; Daniels ; Donalds ; Drake ; Duran ; Edwards-Walpole ; Fitzenhagen ; Grant, M. ; Gruters ; Hager ; Harrell ; Harrison ; Jacobs ; Killebrew ; Mariano ; Metz ; Miller, M. ; Moskowitz ; Olszewski ; Payne ; Plasencia ; Raschein ; Russell ; Smith ; Stark ; Stevenson ; Stone ; Watson, C. ; White ; Willhite ; Williams
Texting while Driving; Revises legislative intent; requires law enforcement officer to inform motor vehicle operator of certain rights; prohibits certain actions by such officer; removes requirement that enforcement be accomplished as secondary action.
Effective Date: 7/1/2018
Last Action: 1/9/2018 House - Now in Judiciary Committee. It passed its first hurdle yesterday and now moves on to two more committees. Perhaps this year we will finally have a law against texting while driving. It's way past time for this law.
Bill Text
Monday, January 1, 2018
Sunday, December 31, 2017
Florida Winners and Losers
Winner of the year
Richard Corcoran. "Critics see him as a bully and sanctimonious hypocrite, an utter insider pretending to be a populist. But the wily Florida House speaker from Pasco County has dominated the agenda in Tallahassee like no one since Jeb Bush. He outmaneuvered both the governor and Florida Senate in last year’s legislative session, and there is little reason to doubt he will do so again in 2018 as he raises his profile in advance of a likely gubernatorial run.Losers of the year
The Florida Senate. Three senators — Jack Latvala of Pinellas County,Jeff Clemens of Palm Beach County, the biggest loser of all and Frank Artiles of Miami-Dade — knocked out of office for being pigs of one sort or another. What’s supposed to be the more deliberative body looked more like the Animal House branch."
Read the rest at Tampa Bay Times
Those running for Jeff Clemens' seat
Jeff Clemens gave his District a special present for the New Year and what a shocker it was. He resigned (we won't mention why as everyone already knows why) from his Florida senate seat. I just don't know why he got involved with a total loser who ended up destroying his career. I hope Devon West gets her own little bit of karma in the new year.
SENATE DISTRICT 31
— Vacant because of the resignation of Lake Worth Democrat Jeff Clemens.
— Includes part of Palm Beach County.
— Special primary election Jan. 30.
— Special general election: April 10.
— Registered voters as of October 2016: 305,998
WHO IS RUNNING?
Democrats:
Lori Berman A progressive, first elected on November 16, 2010--she is term limited in 2018 and stepped up to run for Clemen's seat.
Arthur Morrison Who in the hell is he?
will face off in the Democratic primary.
Republicans:
Tami L. Donnally is unopposed in the Republican primary. It's hard to beat a Democrat in this district but her campaign is going well she told me.
A special election for the position of Florida State Senate District 31 has been called for April 10, 2018. A special primary election has been called for January 30, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was December 6, 2017
SENATE DISTRICT 31
— Vacant because of the resignation of Lake Worth Democrat Jeff Clemens.
— Includes part of Palm Beach County.
— Special primary election Jan. 30.
— Special general election: April 10.
— Registered voters as of October 2016: 305,998
WHO IS RUNNING?
Democrats:
Lori Berman A progressive, first elected on November 16, 2010--she is term limited in 2018 and stepped up to run for Clemen's seat.
Arthur Morrison Who in the hell is he?
will face off in the Democratic primary.
Republicans:
Tami L. Donnally is unopposed in the Republican primary. It's hard to beat a Democrat in this district but her campaign is going well she told me.
A special election for the position of Florida State Senate District 31 has been called for April 10, 2018. A special primary election has been called for January 30, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was December 6, 2017
Thursday, December 7, 2017
3 candidates qualify for Jeff Clemens' seat
Democrats, State Rep. Lori Berman of Lantana and Arthur Morrison of West Palm
Beach and Palm Beach County Republican Party's Vice Chair
Tami Donnally have qualified for
the Senate District 31 race that was held by Jeff Clemens.
The last special election for the Florida Legislature in Palm Beach County, in 2009, cost about $1.5 million according to Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher. Jeff, you don't mind me calling you a jerk, do you?
The last special election for the Florida Legislature in Palm Beach County, in 2009, cost about $1.5 million according to Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher. Jeff, you don't mind me calling you a jerk, do you?
Tami Donnally
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Lori Berman runs for vacant Jeff Clemens' seat
Photo taken at Lake Worth City Hall
Lori Berman Tenders Resignation from Florida House to Run for Vacant Senate Post
Read about Lori...Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Another Democrat bites the dust
Well, first Jeff, now Daisy Baez--
Florida Democratic legislators have lost another member to scandal -- on Wednesday, state Rep. Daisy Baez is expected to resign after months of controversy for living outside her district.
Politico Florida wrote Tuesday Baez is rumored to be resigning and pleading guilty to criminal charges of perjury for lying under oath about where she actually lived.
Read more...
I think our commissioners in Lake Worth also should take an oath that they live in this city and the District they represent. When they file, the city clerk's office takes their word for it. We have learned that you can't trust politicians.
Florida Democratic legislators have lost another member to scandal -- on Wednesday, state Rep. Daisy Baez is expected to resign after months of controversy for living outside her district.
Politico Florida wrote Tuesday Baez is rumored to be resigning and pleading guilty to criminal charges of perjury for lying under oath about where she actually lived.
Read more...
I think our commissioners in Lake Worth also should take an oath that they live in this city and the District they represent. When they file, the city clerk's office takes their word for it. We have learned that you can't trust politicians.
Friday, December 16, 2016
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Point of View - Give rather than Take
Robert W. McKnight served in the Florida Senate and House of Representatives, representing South Florida, from 1974-82.
Bob was also a graduate of Lake Worth High School
Point of View
Palm Beach Post
By: Robert McKnight
June 3, 2016
Legislature was public service oriented; should be again
It is a strange feeling to have been a member of the Florida Legislature 40 years ago, and watch the process today. The people involved are really the same: Most are sincere about public service. Most take pride in the representation of their constituents.
But I often hear complaints; e.g. “They don’t reach across the aisle anymore”; and “All of them are mean-spirited.” The criticism seems valid.
So what happened? The process of lawmaking seems to have changed the governance model. The model I worked within was based on characteristics such as respect for colleagues; your word is your bond; always seek bipartisanship; use the expertise of the staff; respect the opinions of lobbyists and the public; obey the rules of the chamber.
These characteristics are in short supply today. It is not the individuals involved but the process, and that starts with the culture of the time. The 1970s and 1980s were a special time in Florida politics. The participants included Gov. Reubin Askew, Senate President Mallory Horne and Gov. Bob Graham.
It was considered an honor to serve in government then. It was generally a theme of give, rather than take and keep all you can.
The 1960 Census and state constitution changes in 1968 forced many of the traditional “Pork Chop Gang” out of office, replaced by urban-oriented legislators.
In the 1980s, changes were introduced to help minorities. Grass-roots organizations formed to demand changes. Then came the Internet, and the checks and balances by the press became diluted. And courts ruled that there were no limits to financial participation in government.
Some might question whether lawmaking has really changed as much as I suggest. Here’s an example: public education.
Public education then: I was in the Senate Appropriations Committee meeting in 1979 when Chairman Harry Johnston interrupted to welcome a visitor — Senate President Phil Lewis. Lewis said he understood the committee had put his name on an appropriation for a school in his district. He asked that his name and the appropriation be removed because they had not gone through the normal process. The removal was made unanimously.
Now: A few years ago, a state university was included in the Senate appropriations bill, without any staff or agency recommendations, at the request of then-Chairman J.D. Alexander. It was to be in his home district. The press illuminated the conflict, but the members and Gov. Rick Scott saw nothing wrong, and approved it.
The individuals involved with the “now” example probably did not see anything wrong with their decisions — based on the current culture. The culture needs to revert back.
ROBERT W. MCKNIGHT
TALLAHASSEE
Point of View
Palm Beach Post
By: Robert McKnight
June 3, 2016
Legislature was public service oriented; should be again
It is a strange feeling to have been a member of the Florida Legislature 40 years ago, and watch the process today. The people involved are really the same: Most are sincere about public service. Most take pride in the representation of their constituents.
But I often hear complaints; e.g. “They don’t reach across the aisle anymore”; and “All of them are mean-spirited.” The criticism seems valid.
So what happened? The process of lawmaking seems to have changed the governance model. The model I worked within was based on characteristics such as respect for colleagues; your word is your bond; always seek bipartisanship; use the expertise of the staff; respect the opinions of lobbyists and the public; obey the rules of the chamber.
These characteristics are in short supply today. It is not the individuals involved but the process, and that starts with the culture of the time. The 1970s and 1980s were a special time in Florida politics. The participants included Gov. Reubin Askew, Senate President Mallory Horne and Gov. Bob Graham.
It was considered an honor to serve in government then. It was generally a theme of give, rather than take and keep all you can.
The 1960 Census and state constitution changes in 1968 forced many of the traditional “Pork Chop Gang” out of office, replaced by urban-oriented legislators.
In the 1980s, changes were introduced to help minorities. Grass-roots organizations formed to demand changes. Then came the Internet, and the checks and balances by the press became diluted. And courts ruled that there were no limits to financial participation in government.
Some might question whether lawmaking has really changed as much as I suggest. Here’s an example: public education.
Public education then: I was in the Senate Appropriations Committee meeting in 1979 when Chairman Harry Johnston interrupted to welcome a visitor — Senate President Phil Lewis. Lewis said he understood the committee had put his name on an appropriation for a school in his district. He asked that his name and the appropriation be removed because they had not gone through the normal process. The removal was made unanimously.
Now: A few years ago, a state university was included in the Senate appropriations bill, without any staff or agency recommendations, at the request of then-Chairman J.D. Alexander. It was to be in his home district. The press illuminated the conflict, but the members and Gov. Rick Scott saw nothing wrong, and approved it.
The individuals involved with the “now” example probably did not see anything wrong with their decisions — based on the current culture. The culture needs to revert back.
ROBERT W. MCKNIGHT
TALLAHASSEE
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Quote of the Day - Dave Aronberg
Comment Up
"The bill aimed at cracking down on advertising practices of Sober Homes ultimately was gutted by the [Florida] house.
The bill would have done some good things but the legislature seemed to think that this was a Palm Beach County issue as opposed to a statewide issue, which is incorrect. It IS a statewide issue. Ground zero just happens to be in Palm Beach County and in Delray Beach in particular."
~ Dave Aronberg
State Attorney
There is a Task Force Advisory Panel that is still being planned and Aronberg hopes that the power of this board will eventually influence the Florida Legislature.
"The bill aimed at cracking down on advertising practices of Sober Homes ultimately was gutted by the [Florida] house.The bill would have done some good things but the legislature seemed to think that this was a Palm Beach County issue as opposed to a statewide issue, which is incorrect. It IS a statewide issue. Ground zero just happens to be in Palm Beach County and in Delray Beach in particular."
~ Dave Aronberg
State Attorney
There is a Task Force Advisory Panel that is still being planned and Aronberg hopes that the power of this board will eventually influence the Florida Legislature.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Environmental Lawsuit can continue says Florida Judge
A Tallahassee judge on Thursday rejected attempts by the Florida
Legislature to dismiss a lawsuit accusing lawmakers of violating the
constitution by misspending $237 million in money in Amendment 1 funds
intended for water and land conservation.
Although the environmental groups--the Florida Wildlife Federation, the St. Johns Riverkeeper, the Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida and the Sierra Club--need to amend their lawsuit, let's hope the people can prevail on this one.
Read about it... on the Tampa bay Times.
Although the environmental groups--the Florida Wildlife Federation, the St. Johns Riverkeeper, the Environmental Confederation of Southwest Florida and the Sierra Club--need to amend their lawsuit, let's hope the people can prevail on this one.
Read about it... on the Tampa bay Times.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Stop Obama's Power Grab
TO: The U.S. House of Representatives, Room H-232 The Capitol, Washington, DC, 20515
Whereas our United States of America is a nation of laws created under the United States Constitution, and…
Whereas it is the House of Representatives’ responsibility — and your sworn duty — to protect that Constitution, and…
Whereas the Founding Fathers were clear that the President of these great United States should never assume control as a King or Dictator, and…
Whereas Barack Hussein Obama has taken the power — without legal or Constitutional justification — to bypass Congress and the courts and to issue Executive Orders that give him limitless powers whenever he sees a “problem” that he believes needs to be solved, and…
Whereas Americans expect their President to be open and honest, and to uphold the U.S. law and our Constitution at all times and never seize power for his own advantage, and…
Whereas the Congress must step in to ensure the power grab is rendered neutral through the passage of legislation and the refusal to fund the policies of these Executive Orders, therefore:
I, the undersigned, demand that the House of Representatives, in its role as defender of the Constitution, immediately pursue remedies to neutralize illegal, immoral and unconstitutional Executive Orders promulgated and signed by President Barack Hussein Obama.
Sign the petition
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Lake Worth commission attend Palm Beach County Day in Tallahassee
Comment Up
Palm Beach County Day, Tallahassee
Well, the City Manager and City Commissioners were scheduled to leave for Tallahassee at 7am this morning in order to rub shoulders with legislators. Their excuse for this excursion is to see if they can get any money for our poor city. What does our lobbyist do? After generations (Lake Worth is only 101 years old) of total road neglect, according to the Vice Mayor, we are in desperation for road and infrastructure repair. He forgets that it was he and this commission that reduced the budget in half for street maintenance. As we found out last night, the least transparent commission in history once again is placing the general obligation bond for infrastructure and roads on the August ballot. And don't forget those poor dirt roads that have never been paved that is "criminal" in the mind of Maxwell.
The only one flying up will be Commissioner McVoy who hasn't spent one dime of his travel budget this past budget cycle going on 5 months now. The rest of the crew, who don't have bosses to report to, will be taking a long seven hour ride. We are to assume that they will be talking about the weather, the scenery and how much gas per mile they will get in that rented van. Talking about city business is verboten--Sunshine Laws you know.
To date, the initial expenses are as follows:
$750 for registration fees
$758 for Bornstein's room and van rental
$$485.30 for Triolo room
$485.30 Maxwell room
$485.30 for Amoroso room
$974.20 for McVoy flight and room
$3,398.10 with more expense sheets to be turned in.
Palm Beach County Day, Tallahassee
Well, the City Manager and City Commissioners were scheduled to leave for Tallahassee at 7am this morning in order to rub shoulders with legislators. Their excuse for this excursion is to see if they can get any money for our poor city. What does our lobbyist do? After generations (Lake Worth is only 101 years old) of total road neglect, according to the Vice Mayor, we are in desperation for road and infrastructure repair. He forgets that it was he and this commission that reduced the budget in half for street maintenance. As we found out last night, the least transparent commission in history once again is placing the general obligation bond for infrastructure and roads on the August ballot. And don't forget those poor dirt roads that have never been paved that is "criminal" in the mind of Maxwell.
The only one flying up will be Commissioner McVoy who hasn't spent one dime of his travel budget this past budget cycle going on 5 months now. The rest of the crew, who don't have bosses to report to, will be taking a long seven hour ride. We are to assume that they will be talking about the weather, the scenery and how much gas per mile they will get in that rented van. Talking about city business is verboten--Sunshine Laws you know.
To date, the initial expenses are as follows:
$750 for registration fees
$758 for Bornstein's room and van rental
$$485.30 for Triolo room
$485.30 Maxwell room
$485.30 for Amoroso room
$974.20 for McVoy flight and room
$3,398.10 with more expense sheets to be turned in.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Protecting the Intent of Amendment 1
As a member of Nature's Watchdog Alliance of Florida, I have reprinted the group's letter to the Florida Senate.
Dear Senators,
Our organization's members supported Amendment 1, which passed with the votes of 75% of those voting.
The purpose of Amendment 1 was to renew state spending on existing water and land conservation programs. Amendment 1 was not intended to fund water supply development projects that further deplete our water resources or to bail out developments that have neglected their own wastewater infrastructure needs. Nor was it intended that these new funds would simply replace other existing funds so that no additional benefits would accrue to these programs. The voters do not deserve to have another Lotto-like shift occur when they knew what they were doing by approving this expanded funding.
Our existing conservation programs have a strong track record of ensuring that our rivers, lakes, streams and natural areas are protected for future generations of Floridians.
Please ensure that Amendment 1 funds go to restoring and protecting water resources, providing access to public lands, and keeping working lands, farms, and forests as part of Florida’s rural landscapes and not to projects that fuel irresponsible growth in Florida's vulnerable natural areas nor simply shift funds around and end up accomplishing nothing new.
Respectfully yours,
Nature's Watchdog Alliance of Florida
By John Hedrick
Dear Senators,
Our organization's members supported Amendment 1, which passed with the votes of 75% of those voting.
The purpose of Amendment 1 was to renew state spending on existing water and land conservation programs. Amendment 1 was not intended to fund water supply development projects that further deplete our water resources or to bail out developments that have neglected their own wastewater infrastructure needs. Nor was it intended that these new funds would simply replace other existing funds so that no additional benefits would accrue to these programs. The voters do not deserve to have another Lotto-like shift occur when they knew what they were doing by approving this expanded funding.
Our existing conservation programs have a strong track record of ensuring that our rivers, lakes, streams and natural areas are protected for future generations of Floridians.
Please ensure that Amendment 1 funds go to restoring and protecting water resources, providing access to public lands, and keeping working lands, farms, and forests as part of Florida’s rural landscapes and not to projects that fuel irresponsible growth in Florida's vulnerable natural areas nor simply shift funds around and end up accomplishing nothing new.
Respectfully yours,
Nature's Watchdog Alliance of Florida
By John Hedrick
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
The Gang of Five and Sunshine Law
Comment Up
Have you ever heard of a "gang bang?" Perhaps a kinder term would be "strength in numbers." But these commissioners are trying to get grant money to fix our roads and are doing everything within their power to do just that.
Vice Mayor Scott Maxwell was asked this question by one of his constituents...why were these commission meetings cancelled right before the March election? His method of operation is to forward the e-mail inquiry on to someone else to answer. In that way, nothing he says is in writing and he can't be held accountable for the explanation and he can't be challenged. The burden has been transferred.
From: Pamela Lopez
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 10:53 AM
To: Scott Maxwell
Subject: RE: Commission meetings March 3 meeting was cancelled due to 4 elected officials plus the City Manager being in Tallahassee during PBC Day to solicit for grant funding.
March 10 work session was cancelled due to the Municipal General Election and the Clerk and Records & Information Manager are required to be present to accept ballots at City Hall after the polls close and I’ll deliver them along with a PBSO escort to the SOE’s Riviera Beach center.
The above poses the question, how many lawyers does it take to screw in a light bulb? Originally it was four commissioners along with the city manager driving in the same car to Tallahassee. And we're to assume that they won't be talking about city business during that long drive in some rented van? Last night it was stated that Christopher McVoy will fly to Tallahassee and Mayor Triolo will be taking her own car. And what happened to Richard Pinsky, our Tallahassee lobbyist?
Registration to attend the event, where you might possibly rub shoulders with your state legislator with a remote chance of getting a grant (as these guys will be talking to hundreds of people), ends today, February 18. The fee is $125 per person with a minimum hotel stay of two nights at $179 a night at The Aloft or $204 a night at the DoubleTree. Palm Beach County Day in Tallahassee begins with registration late in the day on March 3 or from 7:30 to 10:00am on March 4.
Proposed Schedule
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.... Registration at Aloft hotel
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m..Hospitality Suite in W XYZ Lounge at Aloft
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m..Registration at Aloft hotel
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.... Breakfast in W XYZ Lounge at Aloft
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.... Exhibits in the Capitol Rotunda
Noon - 1:30 p.m........... PBC Day Luncheon on 22nd Floor of Capitol
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m..Hospitality Suite in W XYZ Lounge at Aloft
This is a seven hour car ride. The devotion displayed by our commissioners to drive for all that time is to be commended. City Attorney, Glen Torcivia, said it was not a Sunshine law violation just as long as they did not discuss any city business. Of course, they are going up there in order to DISCUSS CITY BUSINESS.
Can you even imagine that they won't be talking about city business? Perception IS reality.
Vice Mayor Scott Maxwell was asked this question by one of his constituents...why were these commission meetings cancelled right before the March election? His method of operation is to forward the e-mail inquiry on to someone else to answer. In that way, nothing he says is in writing and he can't be held accountable for the explanation and he can't be challenged. The burden has been transferred.
From: Pamela Lopez
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 10:53 AM
To: Scott Maxwell
Subject: RE: Commission meetings March 3 meeting was cancelled due to 4 elected officials plus the City Manager being in Tallahassee during PBC Day to solicit for grant funding.
March 10 work session was cancelled due to the Municipal General Election and the Clerk and Records & Information Manager are required to be present to accept ballots at City Hall after the polls close and I’ll deliver them along with a PBSO escort to the SOE’s Riviera Beach center.
The above poses the question, how many lawyers does it take to screw in a light bulb? Originally it was four commissioners along with the city manager driving in the same car to Tallahassee. And we're to assume that they won't be talking about city business during that long drive in some rented van? Last night it was stated that Christopher McVoy will fly to Tallahassee and Mayor Triolo will be taking her own car. And what happened to Richard Pinsky, our Tallahassee lobbyist?
Registration to attend the event, where you might possibly rub shoulders with your state legislator with a remote chance of getting a grant (as these guys will be talking to hundreds of people), ends today, February 18. The fee is $125 per person with a minimum hotel stay of two nights at $179 a night at The Aloft or $204 a night at the DoubleTree. Palm Beach County Day in Tallahassee begins with registration late in the day on March 3 or from 7:30 to 10:00am on March 4.
Proposed Schedule
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.... Registration at Aloft hotel
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m..Hospitality Suite in W XYZ Lounge at Aloft
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m..Registration at Aloft hotel
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.... Breakfast in W XYZ Lounge at Aloft
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.... Exhibits in the Capitol Rotunda
Noon - 1:30 p.m........... PBC Day Luncheon on 22nd Floor of Capitol
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m..Hospitality Suite in W XYZ Lounge at Aloft
This is a seven hour car ride. The devotion displayed by our commissioners to drive for all that time is to be commended. City Attorney, Glen Torcivia, said it was not a Sunshine law violation just as long as they did not discuss any city business. Of course, they are going up there in order to DISCUSS CITY BUSINESS.
Can you even imagine that they won't be talking about city business? Perception IS reality.
Monday, February 9, 2015
Update from Rep. Mark Pafford
HOUSE BUDGET DISCUSSIONS
Rep. Mark Pafford says, "the House committee meetings reached full speed in February, preparing us for the beginning of the regular legislative session.
The only thing lawmakers must do each year – it’s in the state constitution – is pass a balanced budget. Another requirement is for the governor to present a proposed budget 30 days before session starts. Gov. Scott has done so, but now we must get down to the Legislature’s job of writing and passing a spending plan."
Questions have been raised by Rep. Pafford and other members of the House Appropriations Committee regarding details of Rick Scott's plan: what was included to fund education; what was included to fund health care; how he proposes to fund the Florida Water and Land Conservation Amendment that passed with a 75% vote in November.
Rep. Mark Pafford says, "the House committee meetings reached full speed in February, preparing us for the beginning of the regular legislative session.
The only thing lawmakers must do each year – it’s in the state constitution – is pass a balanced budget. Another requirement is for the governor to present a proposed budget 30 days before session starts. Gov. Scott has done so, but now we must get down to the Legislature’s job of writing and passing a spending plan."
Questions have been raised by Rep. Pafford and other members of the House Appropriations Committee regarding details of Rick Scott's plan: what was included to fund education; what was included to fund health care; how he proposes to fund the Florida Water and Land Conservation Amendment that passed with a 75% vote in November.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation hold meeting
The Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation members met today at the Lake Worth Casino and Mayor Triolo gave a speech.
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