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Takeaways from Tallahassee – the “What’s Steve Crisafulli thinking?” edition

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What does Steve Crisafulli really think after the first two weeks of the 2016 Legislative Session? The word used again and again by some of those closest to him describe his frame of mind as “steady.” His leadership is “steady.” His outlook is “steady.” Those familiar with Crisafulli’s thinking say he was especially happy for Andy Gardiner to see the Senate President’s priority legislation signed into law. Crisafulli’s eager to get to the process of building a budget. He doesn’t think there’s much…

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2016 Legislative Food Fights: Water policy, money for Everglades could be hot topics

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Lawmakers may be prepared to pass a massive water bill, but that doesn’t mean the battle over Florida’s water woes is over. State lawmakers are expected to take up the measure — HB 7005 and SB 552 — shortly after the annual 60-day session convenes this week. The measure, years in the making, is likely to pass both chambers. Among other things, the proposal creates the Florida Springs and Aquifer Protection Act; updates and restructures the Northern Everglades and Estuaries…

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