Some environmentalists are suspicious of Gov. Rick Scott’s decision to seek Cabinet approval Wednesday on the reappointment of Jon Steverson as secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection. They suspect Scott is speeding up the vote in Tallahassee as a way to limit public criticism of Steverson’s proposals to open up state parks to commercial […]
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 […]