It’s time for Massachusetts to seize the title of “Sunshine State” from Florida. No, we’ll never be able to compete with the citrus kings of the south for year-round beach weather. And while we’d all welcome more sunlight this time of year, we’re talking about a different kind of sunshine. March 15-21 is Sunshine Week, […]
Two bills could limit information about large developments – The Gainesville Sun
Two new bills would severely rein in counties’ ability to get information about the impact of the most massive developments — and Alachua County leaders vowed Tuesday to do all in their power to defeat them. Senate Bill 832 and its newly filed counterpart, House Bill 933, target so-called sector plans that governments use to […]
Commission on Ethics the latest to be asked to look at Bailey ouster – Tampa Bay Times
A day after State Attorney Willie Meggs took a pass on investigating the ouster of Gerald Bailey from commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, a Villages resident asked if the Florida Commission on Ethics cared to take a look at what happened. “This is a complaint as to whether it is ethical for Gov. Rick Scott of Florida and the […]