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Sen. Charlie Justice urges Charlie Crist to veto pork projects

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Sen. Charlie Justice (D-St. Petersburg) sent a letter to Governor Crist urging his veto of frivolous member projects added to the budget in the waning hours of session. ā€œI write this letter to urge your veto of member projects that made it into the state budget at a time when we are struggling to meet the funding needs for education, healthcare and economic development.ā€ ā€œā€¦newspapers have noted projects totaling well over $40 million. These estimates do not include a line…

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Charlie Crist to veto all special projects in state budget

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From Steve Bousquet: Charlie Crist has already alienated the Republican-controlled Legislature on three fronts, and a fourth emerged Thursday when he said he’s likely to veto dozens of special projects in lawmakers’ districts as part of the $70.4 billion budget. The growing resentment between Crist and lawmakers began when he vetoed a bill re-creating so-called leadership funds ā€” major fundraising machines under the control of a few legislators. Then, driven by strong public opposition, Crist vetoed a teacher tenure and…

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Sen. Eleanor Sobel says Charlie Crist will veto abortion ultrasound bill

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From the Palm Beach Post:Ā Gov. Charlie Crist appears likely to veto a bill requiring women to see ultrasounds before they can get abortions, state Sen. Eleanor Sobel, D-Hollywood, said today. Sobel said she had a brief conversation with Crist as he visited the Seminole reservation for a ceremonial signing of a $1 billion gaming compact. ā€œI think it looks positive for a veto, but itā€™s not over ā€™til he vetoes it,’ ā€ Sobel said. ā€œI actually went up and whispered…

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Kendrick Meek calls on Governor Charlie Crist to veto budget

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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Kendrick Meek released the following statement regarding the budget proposal passed by the Florida Legislature last Friday, calling on Governor CharlieĀ Crist to veto the proposal: “Over the past several months, Governor Crist has been so busy promoting his political ambition, he failed to do his job leading our state. Once again, the Republican legislature has passed a budget that short-changes Florida’s students, teachers and families. During his term, the governor has cut funding for Florida’s public…

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By flooding Governor’s Office with passed legislation, GOP attempts to minimize impact of Charlie Crist’s vetoes

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The Miami Herald is reporting that: As Gov.Ā Charlie Crist boarded a jet and headed to Miami Friday, the Florida Legislature did something it rarely does: it flooded his desk with a boat-load of bills. At least 63 of them at last count. Forcing him — and his staff — to work some big-time overtime to get through them all by they time they must be signed or become law in 15 days. Normally, legislators take their time when sending bills…

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By flooding Governor’s Office with passed legislation, GOP attempts to minimize impact of Charlie Crist’s vetoes

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The Miami Herald is reporting that: As Gov.Ā Charlie Crist boarded a jet and headed to Miami Friday, the Florida Legislature did something it rarely does: it flooded his desk with a boat-load of bills. At least 63 of them at last count. Forcing him — and his staff — to work some big-time overtime to get through them all by the time they must be signed or become law in 15 days. Normally, legislators take their time when sending bills…

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Florida lawmakers conclude contentious and emotionally charged session

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From The Current: Florida lawmakers wrapped up a contentious and emotionally charged session on Friday night, spending hours debating and approving measures on abortion, a proposed constitutional amendment on redistricting, and a comprehensive property insurance bill. The session lurched to a close as the House wrapped up its work shortly before 7 p.m. while the Senate was still debating a nearly $70.4 billion budget. The Senate did not wrap up its work until 8:47 p.m. The final vote on the…

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