The measure would cut funding for Florida’s five water management districts, which are responsible for stopping floods, securing the drinking water supply, preventing toxic algae blooms and overseeing millions of acres of public land. About 30% of the districts’ budgets, on average, come from property taxes.
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Posted inState Government
Democrats want to impeach Uthmeier, but accountability may rest with the voters
Uthmeier, now under fire for his role in the Hope Florida scandal, has previously threatened mayors, county commissioners, and state attorneys with removal from office for failing to meet his legal standards.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Where Florida’s Gun Violence Exacts Its Biggest Toll on Black and Latino Children
An analysis of hospital claims data in Florida found that firearm injuries of children
disproportionately hit families in a handful of ZIP codes, almost all of them in Jacksonville, Orlando,
Miami, or Tampa Bay.
Posted inNews from Our Partners
Ryan Elijah upsets Rep. Cory Mills in U.S. House District 7 primary
In a stunning upset, Republican Rep. Cory Mills lost his primary Tuesday night to Ryan Elijah, a former Fox 35 news anchor who entered the race late.
Posted inElections
Wilton Simpson, Joey Atkins win nominations for Florida agriculture commissioner
Simpson and his affiliated political committees have raised more than $4.8 million this year from outside sources including farmers, ranchers, food distributors, lobbyists and others with business before his department. Atkins has raised $1,685 and loaned his campaign $8,480.
Posted inElections
Debbie Wasserman Schultz wins primary despite Democratic backlash
Debbie Wasserman Schultz now faces Republican nominee Brent Andersen in a contest for one of the safest Democratic congressional seats in Florida.
Posted inEnvironment
Weakened federal heat protection rules leave Florida workers sweating
Florida is the national epicenter for workplace heat injuries — and workers organizing to convince their employers to offer voluntary heat protections.
Posted inHealth
Judges criticize Florida over Medicaid notices that don’t say why coverage ended
The legal clash pits Florida’s health agencies against low-income families represented by advocacy groups over how clearly the government must communicate when ending essential public benefits
Posted inImmigration
Florida officials said ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ was shutting down. Inside, the facility’s fate was far less clear
The future of the taxpayer-funded immigration facility – whose operations were often shrouded in secrecy – may be less settled than the public messaging first indicated.
Posted inEnvironment
Florida on track to flunk Everglades pollution rules
Flunking water quality standards means higher chances of noxious, toxic algae blooms along the coasts